Job Opportunities at ClariNet

• Managing Editor
• Part-Time Assistant Editor
• PR/IR Manager
• Network News Customer Service Administrator/Representative
• Customer Service Engineer

ClariNet, publishers of the ClariNet e.News, the Internet's first and largest electronic news publication -- 1.2 million paid subscribers, tripling annually -- seeks an experienced manager to lead its editorial department. Our editorial staff needs a leader to manage our growth challenges, direct editorial operations, and ensure that many new project goals are met.

The editorial department is responsible for the human element in what we publish. A primary task is classification of wire service news from several disparate sources into subject classifications by adding critical editorial judgement to the results of highly automated, online classification tools. The needs of real-time news updating make this a time-critical operation.

In addition, editors maintain our broad online documentation of products, revise 'scripts' to guide the automated part of our classification process, regularly review and evaluate new content for our electronic news mix, design Web presentation and organization of our news to meet ever-evolving user needs, and maintain active correspondence with readers at a volume, appropriate to the interactive nature of online news. The department will continue to be responsible for processing the news as we move into more complicated layouts into HTML and other formats.

The managing editor's responsibilities will include supervising a staff of 6 plus hiring and training additional staff to meet the operating plan needs, leading the editorial decision-making process, project planning and scheduling for the department's projects, working with other department heads on strategic and operating issues, representing the editorial position in new product planning with the publisher and president, and setting editorial standards and policies in the very dynamic world of online journalism.

Key requirements for this position include editorial management experience, ideally in a technology-oriented, high growth environment. Publications, print or broadcast news, or online media background is preferred.. Internet-savvy managers are especially urged to apply.

Compensation includes salary, benefits and stock option plan participation in our high growth, pre-public Internet company.

ClariNet is an equal-opportunity employer working under an affirmative action plan.

Please send resumes to hr@clari.net (ASCII only please, no PostScript or word processing files); please put "Managing Editor" in the subject. Alternatively, you can fax them to +1 408 296 1668, or send them via postal mail to:

Please, do not phone.

ClariNet Communications Corporation, publishers of the ClariNet e.News electronic newspaper (with over 1,000,000 subscribers), seeks two assistant editors. The primary duty is to read incoming news articles from ClariNet wire services and place them into the appropriate e.News newsgroup. In addition, the employee will be expected to perform basic copy editing on the articles, ensuring that they are free of major errors. Other editorial duties may be assigned.

There are two positions open for different time slots: Sunday through Thursday, 7 to 11 p.m., and Monday through Friday, 5 to 9 a.m. (We can make arrangements to conform with class schedules or other commitments.) Please let us know which of the shifts you are interested in.

WE CANNOT CONSIDER THOSE LIVING OUTSIDE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. We're quite near Lawrence Expressway and I-280 in San Jose, and are accessible via public transit from downtown San Jose. This is NOT a telecommuting position.

Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of USENET, and be familiar with a text editor available under Unix. Familiarity with the e.News, trn, and one of vi, pico or jove are advantages.

We need someone who can get up to speed quickly; the candidate should be a fast reader and be able to rapidly analyze each story.

Pay will be $8.50 per hour. We encourage students to apply.

If interested, please send your ASCII resume to hr@clarinet.com. (No PostScript or word processing files, please.) Please mention "Part Time Assistant Editor". Alternatively, fax your resume to 408-296-1668, or send postal mail to 4880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 206, San Jose CA 95129, Attn: PT Editor. Thank you.

ClariNet Communications is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

ClariNet has an immediate opening for an experienced PR and IR Manager. This is a high-level public relations position reporting to the VP of Marketing.

Job responsibilities include: helping to develop PR/IR strategies, tracking press on ClariNet and competitors, developing regular and close dialog with the Internet and popular press, and investor relations. The PR Manager will also be responsible for selecting and managing any outside investor relations and PR services.

There is also an opportunity to do some work on marketing collaterals.

Requirements:

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of five years of PR and IR experience with at least one year in on-line or Internet services.
• You must be highly organized and structured and capable of independent work. This is an individual contribution position.
• You must have strong follow up skills.
• Prefer PC user, but Mac or Unix OK also.
• Must have good working knowledge of the Internet.

Internet press contacts are plus but not a requirement.

ClariNet Communications is the first and largest Internet newspaper, delivering news to over 1,200,000 paid subscribers daily. We operate in a challenging, dynamic environment. Our company growth is explosive, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to grow with us and develop a world class PR department over time. Attractive compensation package includes stock incentives in our pre-public company.

Please send resumes to hr@clari.net (ASCII, HTML, or MS Word files only please, no PostScript please). Be sure to put "PR Manager" in the subject. Or fax resume to +1 408 296 1668, or send it via postal mail to:

Please, do not phone.

ClariNet Communications is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

ClariNet has an opening for an Internet news (USENET) customer service representative and administrator. This is a junior position, and is probably ideal for a recent graduate with experience administering USENET news. The qualified candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Enjoys working with the public
• Excellent english language skills
• Prior experience as a customer service representative or technical support specialist
• Experience maintaining and/or administering USENET news services (C-News, NNTP, etc.)
• AS in CS/EE or equivalent experience required

ClariNet Communications is the nations largest Internet newspaper, shipping news to over 1,000,000 people daily. We operate in a challenging, dynamic environment. Our company growth is explosive, and the right candidate will be able to suppport a large and demanding customer base. The salary will be commeasurate with experience.

Work will be performed at ClariNet's offices in western San Jose. We cannot consider those living outside of northern California.

Please send resumes to hr@clari.net (ASCII only please, no PostScript or word processing files); please put "Network News Customer Service Administrator" in the subject. Alternatively, you can fax them to +1 408 296 1668, or send them via postal mail to:

ClariNet Communications is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Customer Service Engineer

ClariNet Communications Corp., publisher of the ClariNet e.News electronic newspaper distributed on the Internet, seeks personable, articulate well-rounded individuals to support and set up new customers with the ClariNet e.News. ClariNet sells subscriptions to Corporations, Colleges and Service Provider operations.

ClariNet markets its electronic newspaper product (the first and largest on the Internet) directly through the Internet, using email and telephone.

ClariNet's offices are located in San Jose near Lawrence Expressway and I-280.

Applicants should be PC computer-literate and adept at using email, USENET newsgroups and have an interest to learn nntp, uucp and other feed mechanisms for distributing information on the Internet. Candidates should also have excellent telephone communications skills and the ability to explain technical issues.

Salary will be an hourly rate plus commission with on target in the range of $12 to $14 per hour.

Your primary function will be to set up potential customers with the ClariNet e.News feed, explain the technical aspects of receiving the ClariNet e.News and assist in the sales process.

Duties will include:

• checking on the feeds that customers are receiving.
• automating the administrative processes at ClariNet ensuring billing and other records are up to date.
• helping with set up and demonstrations at Trade Shows.
• helping with technical issues at customer and prospect sites - explaining the nature of the ClariNet e.News to potential customers.
• ensuring that Sales is an efficiently running department with the tools and capabilities to maximize our selling potential.

Please send resumes to hr@clari.net (ASCII only please, no PostScript or word processing files); please put "Customer Service Engineer" in the subject. Alternatively, you can fax them to 408-296-1668, or send them via postal mail to:

ClariNet Communications Corp.
4880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 206
San Jose, CA 95129-1034

Please do not phone

ClariNet Communications is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.