Los Angeles Streetsblog (la.streetsblog.org) is hiring a writer who will contribute a  weekly column that covers transportation and livability issues in Santa Monica.

Your expected qualities:

• Knowledge of progressive urban planning and transportation policy


• Familiarity with Santa Monica city government

Stories will cover, specific to the city of Santa Monica:

• New transportation projects


• Political and community leaders in the area


• Transit-oriented development


• Open space and parks


• Other issues that impact the public health and access to public space

This is for a freelance contractor, publishing at least once a week. Funding is secure for at least one year. Depending on Streetsblog raising additional funding, there is some possibility for extending and/or expanding the position.

Anyone interested should contact Damien Newton at damien@streetsblog.org. All applications should include a letter of interest and two writing samples. Applications due by Close of Business on February 7.