Gawker Wanted: Denton Signing Off As Managing Editor

After eight successful (there’s a graph if you don’t believe us) months Nick Denton is stepping down as managing editor at Gawker. Think you’re up for the job? Here’s what he’s looking for:

My permanent replacement needs to be plugged into both society gossip and mass culture. (I only faked it, in both regards; I have still never watched a full episode of The Hills.) Above all, the successful candidate will have tabloid-grade news judgment and competitive drive.