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Last activity: 24.04.2026
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AlterNet, one of the largest online independent news publications in the US, with 6 million monthly unique visitors, is looking to hire for 3 roles: email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

1. Managing Editor/Features editor:

A talented and experienced (2+ years) editor with experience in the key areas of managing editor work and in assigning features.

We need an energetic, savvy news junkie who can work fast, is very comfortable with technology, writes strong clear headlines, and who has working relationships with other writers.

To join our core team and assist in the production of feature-length essays and reported articles for our high-volume operation -- we publish 150-175 articles a week. Strong knowledge and contacts with other publications is a plus. We are looking for editors who can also write on the spot, and have backgrounds in issues tied to social change, economics or consumer stories.

In your cover letter, tell us about 2 stories you would produce or write for AlterNet that you'd like to see published immediately.

Save us all some time if you do not meet the requirements or have the appropriate experience. You must live in the New York area. Office work (Union Sq) with some telecommute.

2. Editorial Assistant:--CMS management, front page management + some social media coordination--Content production: Entering articles into our online content management system (Drupal), with careful attention to formatting issues and image selection. You must live in the New York area. Office work (Union Sq) with some telecommute.

3. Freelance writers: AlterNet is always searching for new writing talent -- freelancers with backgrounds in reporting and producing compelling articles on cultural and political issues that have a national appeal.

We seek diversity among our editorial staff and freelancers and are an equal opportunity employer.
Likes
898.43K
Followers
786
Website visits
2M /mo.
Mentions
66

Overview

Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1998

Mentions in press and media 66

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Aug 25, 2025Too MAGA For MAGA: Ryan Walters Preps For Criminal Defense, Gets Shunned By Linda McMahonThe volume of stories about Ryan Walters, State Superintendent of Oklahoma, seems to be increasing. Walters is a Christian Nationalist by name, though the first of those words goes against all of what I learned about Christianity as a Catho...
Apr 1, 2025The Lawless Evil Of Denying Due ProcessThe U.S. government just demonstrated exactly why due process matters. In what should be a shocking admission, the Trump administration revealed in court that it had made a bit of an oopsie (they call it an “administrative error”) — one tha...
Nov 29, 2024Tesla Owners Clap Back: Anti-Musk Stickers Take Over Amid Backlash Against Elon's PoliticsBy Jose Enrico Nov 29 2024, 09:20 AM EST Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard
Nov 21, 2024OpenAI случайно удалила потенциальные доказательства в иске NY Times об авторских правахЮристы The New York Times и Daily News, которые подали в суд на OpenAI за то, что она якобы копировала их работы для обучения своих моделей ИИ без разрешения, говорят, что инженеры OpenAI случайно удалили данные, потенциально имеющие отноше...
Nov 13, 2024Judge: Just Because AI Trains On Your Publication, Doesn’t Mean It Infringes On Your CopyrightI get that a lot of people don’t like the big AI companies and how they scrape the web. But these copyright lawsuits being filed against them are absolute garbage. And you want that to be the case, because if it goes the other way, it will ...
Nov 9, 2024The Legal Landscape of AI and Copyright: A Shifting TerrainIn a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law is a battleground. Recent developments, particularly the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, illuminate ...
Nov 7, 2024OpenAI’s data scraping wins big as Raw Story’s copyright lawsuit dismissed by NY courtJoin our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The Southern District of New York has dismissed a copyright violation lawsuit brought by Raw Story Media, Inc. an...
Jul 3, 2024The Battle for Copyright: CIR Takes on Tech GiantsThe Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This legal battle highlights the clash between traditional copyright laws and the evolving l...
Jun 28, 2024Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright InfringementBy Inno Flores Published Jun 28, 2024 11:03PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard Share on Pocket In today's digital world, the intersection of creativity, ownership, and technology is...
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FAQ about AlterNet

When was AlterNet founded?

AlterNet was founded in 1998.

What has the press written about AlterNet?

Parsers VC has collected 66 articles mentioning AlterNet, among them “Too MAGA For MAGA: Ryan Walters Preps For Criminal Defense, Gets Shunned By Linda McMahon” (Aug 25, 2025) and “The Lawless Evil Of Denying Due Process” (Apr 1, 2025).

Is AlterNet still active?

Yes, AlterNet is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 24, 2026.