New York (CNNMoney) — The richest company in the world is in the market for some journalists.
Apple has posted the type of job opening you would expect to see from leading news outlets, but not necessarily a tech giant.
“The Apple News team is looking for passionate, knowledgeable editors to help identify and deliver the best in breaking national, global, and local news,” the posting late last week said.
The editor will work on the company’s forthcoming news app, which was unveiled earlier this month.
The app, which is simply called “News,” will boast partnerships with almost 20 high-profile media organizations, including Condé Nast and CNN. News will be available on iPhones and iPads in the fall.
It’s yet more evidence of Silicon Valley’s interest in the news business, a development that excites some and dismays others.
Last month, Facebook announced a partnership that will allow nine news organizations to publish directly onto the social media platform.
Apple’s job posting is pretty standard. The editors will assist app users to “find the best and most timely coverage of major news events, while also managing select categories based on their areas of professional expertise.”
Qualified candidates will have a “Bachelors degree in journalism, communication, or a related field” — though a Masters degree is preferred — and at least five years of newsroom experience. The position is based in northern California.
This story was first published on CNN.com, “Apple is hiring journalists.”
