https://careers.journalists.org Latest Online News Association Career Center Jobs Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:24:42 Z https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15533888/audience-specialist-and-evening-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15533888/audience-specialist-and-evening-editor Indianapolis, Indiana, A perfect role for a producer or reporter who wants to make the leap to editing and strategy, the audience specialist and evening editor fulfills two crucial roles in the Pulitzer Prize-winning IndyStar newsroom, part of the USA TODAY Network. Their primary responsibility is helping create strategies and tactics that help draw in new readers, convert existing readers to subscribers, and keep subscribers coming back for more. Just as importantly, they’ll be key in communicating these strategies (and the analytics that support them) to the newsroom. Daily duties include heading up our newsroom SEO efforts, identifying keywords that we can own, both in the moment and in evergreens, working on high-end social media strategy including TikTok, subscriber groups and more. While the bulk of the role involves obsessing over audience and analytics, this person will also be responsible for handling evening editing of breaking news, including working with the evening breaking news reporter to identify stories of interest. Some editing of other reporters may occur due to late meetings, speeches, etc. While the balance or these two duties depends on the news of the day, we expect that overall about 20% of the role will be dedicated to editing, with the other 80% of the time spent on audience work.   Duties Lead IndyStar’s SEO strategy, working collaboratively with the Midwest Digital Optimization Team. This includes identifying areas where we can create content that will rank well, in addition to optimizing past content for maximum performance. Communicate analytics wins and room for improvement across the newsroom Assist in setting overall strategy on social media platforms, including facilitating Facebook Groups, working on TikTok and Facebook Live strategies, etc. Work with the evening reporter to identify, cover and edit breaking news, using our Public Safety Plan as a guide Some digital planning duties, including selecting the morning’s most important stories to help us win the day Other editing duties as coverage needs dictate Other duties as assigned Bachelor’s degree At least two years post-college working in a newsroom or in marketing Experience in breaking news Ability to work independently, including directing a reporter’s activities Comfortable understanding, explaining and acting on a variety of analytics, including traffic, conversions, loyalty and more Experience with SEO and/or social media strategy A strong understanding of journalism ethics and the ability to balance business needs with public good A passion for planning and organization Sound news judgement Knowledge of AP Style This position works evening hours, roughly 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday – Friday. Some later evenings and weekends may be required. This role requires a valid driver license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle record check & drug screen (for driving roles only). Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:18:17 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15396026/audience-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15396026/audience-editor San Antonio, Texas, Audience Editor WHO WE ARE The San Antonio Report is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization that is member-supported. We cover all that is best about the city: its personalities, neighborhoods, businesses, culture, cuisine, arts and entertainment. We tackle its problems and challenges, too, and spotlight innovative solutions. The San Antonio Report began in 2012 as the Rivard Report, a blog created by a husband-and-wife team that has grown into a thriving online news enterprise with a staff of 22 talented, passionate journalists and nonprofit professionals. Our work, which includes a year-round calendar of civic engagement events, is all about San Antonio and the surrounding communities.   POSITION SUMMARY The San Antonio Report is seeking an editor to pitch and edit stories while also spearheading the creation, growth, and evolution of the San Antonio Report’s suite of newsletters. In this newsroom-based position, the ideal candidate will edit daily stories; write punchy, SEO-rich headlines; and then use those same skills to create a voice in newsletters as the lead writer. This editor will work with the Audience Growth Director and other newsroom stakeholders to execute a clear strategy for the flagship newsletter that is informed by news judgment, audience insights, and analytics. This editor also will oversee the San Antonio Report’s social media presence across various platforms. We have an efficient and energetic work culture that embraces the spirit of strong journalism. While we want to be first, we care more about being right and telling stories that provide the reader with a deeper knowledge of the subject or the event. This position reports to the managing editor.   POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:   Editing news, feature stories for content, style, and grammar; Crafting strong attention-grabbing headlines, utilizing the best SEO practices, and adding the right related links to keep readers engaged; Understanding and interpreting analytics tools such as Parse.ly and Google Analytics to understand the needs of our audience and report on campaign performance for all newsletters; Write, curate, and/or oversee a daily newsletter, a weekly roundup newsletter, and a periodic evening newsletter that create a habit-forming experience with compelling stories, standing features, and elements of audience interaction; Oversee the look and function of the San Antonio Report website, keeping it up to date and appealing; Oversee the San Antonio Report's social media presence, using those platforms to explore opportunities for engagement; Coordinate training and access to third-party tools, such as Mailchimp; Collaborate with other members of the Report’s audience team, including other editorial and business team members.    SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:   This is a mid-level position that requires at least three years of experience in editing and curating content online for a news organization with proven examples of success; In-depth understanding of analytics tools, Mailchimp, Wordpress block editor, social media publishing tools, audience trends, and content shaping to best appeal to a San Antonio Report reader; Excellent editorial judgment; Strong writing, copy editing, line editing, headline, summary and photo cutline writing, and organizational skills; Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style; Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision-maker; Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills; Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly; Comfortable adapting to changes in the evolving industry and thrives under pressure; Self-motivated, competitive spirit and assertive personality with the ability to balance multiple competing projects and priorities; Strong social skills, able to work with writers and editors to present their content in the best way; Schedule flexibility to include night and occasional weekend work; Spanish fluency is a plus.   EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.   This is a full-time, exempt position and is based in San Antonio, TX.  Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and skill set. Some of the benefits employees enjoy are 20 days of personal time off, nine paid holidays, health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave. We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the people and communities we serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.  Application details: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2021. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, re?sume? and list of three references to apply@sareport.org and include “Audience Editor” in the email subject line.  Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:33:59 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372653/head-of-audience-development https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372653/head-of-audience-development New York, New York, Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the publisher of the US news website  www.theguardian.com/us , the Guardian and Observer newspapers and  www.theguardian.com  website in the UK. We're a highly regarded global news brand, owned by the Scott Trust — an arrangement that guarantees its independent voice in perpetuity. Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US, is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise. We are now looking for a  Head of Audience Development  to join our New York team.  Department:  Editorial Reports to:  Editor in Chief / Deputy Editor (Strategy) Normal location:  New York, NY Terms:  Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild position    The role The Guardian US seeks a collaborative, strategic and insightful leader to oversee our US audience team. The Guardian has experienced significant growth in the US and currently draws more than 50 million monthly unique visitors in America, and more than 170 million unique visitors around the world. We are looking to hire an experienced digital audience specialist with exceptional editorial judgement to build on this growth trajectory by pursuing responsible, engaged reach and finding new audiences for our journalism. This is a hands-on and highly-collaborative role that involves optimizing content and working with colleagues to build a data-informed culture throughout the newsroom.  We're particularly interested in candidates with experience and ideas that will help us diversify our audiences culturally and geographically and increase our reach among underserved communities in the US, supporting our work to create journalism and build a readership that is representative of America. This will be a core focus for the candidate and others on the team. The Guardian US is an independent, digital edition of the Guardian, but we share content with Guardian newsrooms around the world. The US audience team works closely with colleagues in the UK and Australia.   Key responsibilities  Find a wide, diverse audience for Guardian US journalism with a particular emphasis on search Manage and develop a small US audience team Oversee the digital optimization of our journalism, share expertise and work with editorial staff to spread best practices across the organization Devise and implement strategies that foster an engaged, loyal readership and grow our reach in a responsible, sustainable way  Support a culture of data-informed behaviour in the US newsroom Present and contextualize data on reach and engagement to newsroom and individual editors Identify trending stories that may present opportunities for commissioning Work with audience teams in the UK and Australia to constantly refine best practice and build the widest, most relevant global audience for all of the Guardian’s journalism Help manage relationships with platform and third-party contacts and share knowledge with the US newsroom and wider organization Work with reader revenue and marketing teams, providing insights and ideas for events, campaigns and other growth strategies Key skills & experience  At least five years’ experience working closely in or with a news team Deep understanding of audience development, distribution strategies, and search engine optimization Up-to-date knowledge of social media platforms, off-platform distribution, and internet culture  Strong writing skills and editorial judgement  Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach; the ability to build bridges across the newsroom  Experience making data-informed editorial decisions Strategy, insight and attitude are more important than any one individual skill. If you’re not sure if you have all the right skills, but you think you have the right approach, please apply   All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter as one document. All candidates must have the right to work and live in the United States and be located in, or prepared to relocate to, the Greater New York City Area. Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin or citizenship. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at the Guardian. We aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:29:55 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406322/data-science-analyst-audience-analytics https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406322/data-science-analyst-audience-analytics Washington, D.C., Washington, DC (Pew Research Center) The  Data Science Analyst  will play an important role in helping the organization measure the reach and impact of Center research and outreach efforts. They will manage the implementation of multiple analytics data sources and pipelines across Pew Research Center's digital properties and social media channels, build tools for analyzing and presenting data, and produce periodic and ad hoc reports measuring digital performance across multiple channels for stakeholders across the organization including the Center executive team, governing board and outside funders. They will play an important role in our efforts at leveraging data to measure audience behavior, digital product performance, and to inform new product development and the digital strategy of the Center. This position reports to the Director of Digital Strategy and works closely with the other members of the digital team (UX, design, video, web development and product) as well as data labs, communications, research and editorial. Responsibilities Utilize a variety of scripting and statistical analysis tools (Python, R, etc.) to combine data from multiple sources, interpret data, identify trends and measure results against stated objectives Build tools to streamline the production of weekly, monthly and quarterly digital performance reports for management, editorial and research stakeholders based on data from multiple sources (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, LinkedIn, CrowdTangle, YouTube, MailChimp, SEMRush, Buffer, Bit.ly etc.) Perform ad hoc analysis as requested Collaborate with our DevOps engineers to design a data warehouse of historic publishing analytics data Work with web developers to manage on-page analytics code and implement advanced tracking and segmentation for content using JavaScript and Google Tag Manager. Collaborate with UX and digital staff to design and implement A/B and multivariate testing frameworks to quantify the effects of product design, information architecture, navigation and marketing campaign choices on user behavior, engagement, and retention Work with communications to capture and measure the impact of media coverage, presentations, etc. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor's Degree 3 to 5 years' experience working with Google Analytics or other digital analytics programs Experience accessing data via APIs, and ability to combine analytics data from multiple sources (Google Analytics, Facebook, Parse.ly, MailChimp, etc.) Skill Requirements Intermediate to advanced knowledge of industry-standard web analytics software, preferably Google Analytics Experience working with analytics data from multiple digital sources (Website, Twitter, Facebook, E-mail fulfilment, CRM, etc.) Knowledge of R, Python and/or other data manipulation and statistical analysis tools and with managing code using Git Strong customer service orientation and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Location: This position is based in Washington, DC. During the current period of Covid-19 related restrictions, this position may start as a remote position, with an eventual transition to onsite by January 4, 2022. The Center operates in a hybrid model, meaning that starting no later than January, staff will be expected to work in the office at least 2 days/week, and can work from home up to 3 days/week. Although this position can work remotely until January, Pew Research Center can only employ candidates in the following states- California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin. Application Procedure: Only application including both a  RESUME and COVER LETTER  will be considered complete. Please include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. FLSA Status: Exempt Total Rewards In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center's employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes: Affordable, comprehensive health, dental and vision plans Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal and family leave Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year. A robust wellness program that includes an annual allowance. EEO: Pew Research Center make s employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity , and w e encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/PdQ2YPiB2bj1CnplupjEQ PI146558006 Yearly Salary Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:49:06 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14740248/communications-content-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14740248/communications-content-specialist Chicago, Illinois, Location: Hyde Park Campus Job Description: Reporting to the director of communications, develop, create, and execute brand-relevant content across multiple platforms, consistent with PMEâ™s communications strategy. Primary focus will be research and education news. Write compelling, factually accurate, and grammatically clean long-form and short-form copy, as well as effective headlines, taglines, and calls to action. Produce visual assets â“ photography and/or video â“ that can be utilized across multiple channels, including web, social media, e-newsletters, print, etc. Create relationships with key stakeholders, faculty, and departmental leadership to develop stories for external and internal audiences, and serve as the PME representative at bi-weekly University science communicator meetings. Develop and execute content for annual/quarterly PME reports and efficiently route content through the approvals process. Support the digital communications editor as needed with content for social media channels and internal newsletter and assist with creation of deanâ™s communications and crisis communications and manage the editorial calendar for PMEâ™s channels. Develop strategies to repurpose content to maximize its value, including working collaboratively across the University and with affiliated national laboratories to amplify PME-generated content through their channels. Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view. Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelorâ™s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field Experience: Five to seven years professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field Experience working in higher education or non-profit experience Technical Skills or Knowledge Familiarity with photography and photo editing software Familiarity with videography and video editing software Knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite Familiarity with content management systems, specifically Drupal Preferred Competencies Excellent writing, editing, time management, organizational, interviewing, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail. Experience in science journalism or communications, with a focus on translating technical research to a general audience. Demonstrated expertise in developing user-focused content that follows brand, voice, tone, and visual guidelines. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and other digital communications platforms including SEO best practices, and proven photography and videography skill. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, and with individuals at all levels of an organization. Application Documents Resume (required)  Cover letter (required)  Writing sample - science or engineering content preferred (required)  List of 3 references (required)  Sample of graphic or digital art â“ image or video content (preferred)    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:46:27 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15413053/digital-communications-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15413053/digital-communications-specialist Chicago, Illinois, Summary: The American Institute of Steel Construction is looking for a content strategist and web specialist to join our communications team. This exceptional writer will work collaboratively to present compelling stories to strengthen AISC’s brand and further establish AISC as the thought leader of structural steel design and construction. This person will work closely with AISC’s Web Manager but will focus more on writing and strategic projects than technical ones. She/he/they will join a small team that focuses on telling the dynamic stories of America’s fabricated structural steel industry, with the goal of increasing market share. The Digital Communications Specialist must work out of AISC’s Chicago headquarters at least three days a week. Duties and responsibilities include the following: Draft compelling web copy Collaborate with other departments to develop content Curate and write the weekly Bulletin newsletter Create news articles for and manage ads on modernsteel.com Update content on the AISC website as needed. This includes supporting users and modifying content as requested by stakeholders as well as taking the initiative to propose suggestions for improvements. Oversee and execute strategic updates to aisc.org and other AISC websites. These may include new concepts for existing portions of these websites as well as working collaboratively with other departments to create new sections. Advocate for users (UI/UX) Compile, analyze, and share metrics on a regular basis to facilitate insightful, data-driven decisions. Be a data evangelist and proactively suggest ways to implement what we learn. Manage and improve SEO Coordinate all AISC award programs Write the monthly staff newsletter Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Exceptional writing and editing skills Strategic approach to storytelling, regardless of platform Insatiable curiosity and a knack for learning concepts and tools quickly Must enjoy working as part of a team Ability to take direction, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take initiative Strong organizational skills Ability to interact professionally with members, leadership, general public, and staff Creative approaches to execution Excellent eye for detail Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or similar preferred. Demonstrated ability to write expressive, engaging, and clean content Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and experience with content strategy Experience in digital communications Intermediate to advanced knowledge of web content best practices Experience with the following desired: Google Workspaces, JotForm, dataviz tools, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics All applicants must upload the following: Resume Engaging cover letter Document that contains:  A link to a portfolio of his/her/their writing for one or more web audiences (preferably published or for a client, but content for a personal brand is also acceptable) A link to a website he/she/they think demonstrates extraordinary online storytelling with a few sentences about what makes it so effective Excellent benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; and more. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:57:50 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14928992/marketing-specialist-graduate-programs https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14928992/marketing-specialist-graduate-programs Fairfax, Virginia, Department: College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Web Announcement: Marketing Specialist, Graduate Programs The George Mason University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHSS ) invites applications for a Graduate Programs Marketing Specialist to join our team. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHSS ): The College of Humanities and Social Sciences ( CHSS ) is a hub of intellectual dynamism and diversity, a locus of local and global civic engagement, and an access point to educational excellence for individuals of all backgrounds. Whether students are beginning their college-level education with us, transfer here to finish their undergraduate degree, or come to Mason at a later point in their life's journey either to finish an undergraduate degree or pursue advanced research training, re-skilling or up-skilling, CHSS student take part in a strong liberal arts tradition of broad and integrative learning that is supported by award-winning faculty and acclaimed academic departments. Responsibilities: The CHSS Graduate Programs Marketing Specialist promotes CHSS graduate programs with a focus on increasing graduate enrollments by producing, implementing, and managing strategic communications and marketing campaigns. Working with the graduate academic affairs team, the marketing specialist will collaborate with faculty and staff in CHSS departments to create annual marketing plans for their graduate degrees and certificates, to raise awareness about CHSS faculty expertise and research, and to create and maintain the brand identity for CHSS . The marketing specialist also manages the college's digital ad campaigns, develops digital ad content and social media marketing content, and leverages college events to raise awareness of our programs. The Marketing Specialist reports to the college's Assistant Dean for Strategic Communications and Marketing, and collaborates regularly with the CHSS web team, the CHSS Undergraduate Admissions and Advancement teams, and program directors and coordinators across the college, as well as meeting with marketing professionals across campus to share best practices and creative a collaborative community among Mason's diverse marketing professionals. Required Qualifications: BA in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a Liberal Arts field (with strong social marketing experience), or equivalent training/experience in Marketing, Communication, English, or related area; Demonstrated experience (3-5 years preferred) in a marketing or related position, such as digital marketing or online communication; Fluency in tools for email marketing such as Salesforce, or other CRM platforms; Understanding of digital and content marketing practices, including digital, video, and social media marketing; Professional demeanor with strong and effective written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with high-level professionals; Strong creative and organizational skills; Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively; Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Teams or Asana to manage marketing projects and collaboration. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an academic environment and/or marketing higher education is preferred, but not required; Experience with content creation tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator, In-Design, Canva and/or video editing a plus. Salary: Low to upper $50's; Commensurate with education and experience. Location: Fairfax, VA Mason Ad Statement: Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:38:57 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14947939/enrollment-marketing-email-specialist-and-writer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14947939/enrollment-marketing-email-specialist-and-writer Boston, Massachusetts, Description Suffolk University is excited to announce a career opportunity as the Enrollment Marketing Email Specialist and Writer in the Division of Communications! Suffolk's Division of Communications, including its Offices of Marketing & Communications (OMC) and Public Affairs (OPA), consists of storytellers, professional strategists, writers, designers, and multimedia producers offering a depth of expertise in a variety of media. We tell the university's story across a range of audiences and media, producing everything from news and feature pieces to long and short-form videos, collateral and advertising, and web and social media content. Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Director of Enrollment Marketing, the Enrollment Marketing Email Specialist and Writer is responsible for coordinating enrollment communication email and SMS plans for multiple populations throughout the enrollment cycle, from recruitment to admission to financial aid through new student transition/orientation. The Enrollment Marketing Email Specialist and Writer must know how to create email campaigns-handling everything from planning and writing to analysis and reporting. Primary/Principal Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Marketing on the development of digital or email marketing and communication strategy * Collaborate with the Office of Admission on the distribution of email and SMS communications * Write and develop email marketing and SMS communications for all audiences (prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, applicants, accepted students, enrolling students, etc.) in partnership with creative team and campus partners * Ensure regular communication and collaboration with stakeholders and editorial colleagues in the Division of Communications to compile relevant content for marketing copy * Build and maintain content/asset libraries for re-use in future email campaigns * Create reports on data activity for marketing email and SMS campaigns and monitor the effectiveness of campaigns by assessing analytics * Review and provide analysis on various data activity from the CRM (Slate) * Understand drip campaign strategy and A/B testing to optimize email campaigns and programs Requirements/Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, journalism, English, or a related field * Excellent writing skills * Two+ years of professional marketing or admission experience with an emphasis on digital strategy and email communication * Knowledge of email industry best practices including contact strategies, targeting and segmentation, A/B testing, and analytics * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Proficiency with MS Office products, CRM system functionality, and email communication software - preferably Slate * Experience or familiarity with HTML editing a plus * Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can prioritize independently and manage multiple tasks at once Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:09:12 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466102/social-media-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466102/social-media-manager NA,, The Marshall Project, a Pulitzer prize-winning nonprofit newsroom covering the US criminal justice system, is seeking a social media manager to help oversee our twitter, facebook and instagram accounts on a temporary basis. Primary responsibilities include: Manage The Marshall Project’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This involves working with our editorial team on producing all the copy for each account, and ensuring that we have a lively and engaging daily feed of content. Work with reporters and editors to create social language for investigative stories. Create engagement strategies pegged to specific stories. Create visual graphics from templates for Instagram. Write sharp, search and social friendly headlines.   This position requires: Strong writing and editing skills with keen attention to detail. Familiarity with user experience and SEO content strategies Knowledge of SocialFlow and Later for daily social production This is a temporary position requiring a commitment of 20 - 30 hours per week. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:16:47 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15491087/assistant-director-communications-digital-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15491087/assistant-director-communications-digital-editor Charlottesville, Virginia, Job Title:                                 Assistant Director, Editorial (“Digital Editor”) Full-time/Part-time:                Full-time FLSA Status:                            Exempt Supervisor:                               Managing Editor Date Prepared:                         May 19, 2021   GENERAL SUMMARY: This person rides point on editorial digital operations with hands-on content management responsibilities while providing a broad range of departmental support. The position requires digital editorial and presentation skills, news judgment and understanding of the Virginia Magazine audience, reporting and writing ability, detail-oriented project management and organizational skills, astute and attentive customer-service skills and, in all things, professionalism. The University of Virginia Alumni Association seeks to attract and retain a diverse work force and encourages members of historically underrepresented groups to apply. We're an equal opportunity employer.   SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Oversee the digital components of Virginia Magazine storytelling, from ideation to execution, including identifying opportunities for digital exclusives and offering ways to adapt and enhance content elements from the print edition Track and analyze audience engagement metrics Work with the creative team, identifying necessary pieces of art for digital presentations Work with the marketing department to promote Virginia Magazine content through social media and other digital channels Work with the managing editor to plan, budget, and produce the monthly VIRGINIA MAGAZINE e-newsletters using online best practices Manage, curate, and regularly refresh the uvamagazine.org website Maintain the Articles Database, including subject-matter tagging, be able to work within the Virginia Magazine CMS Prepare the Letters, Class Notes and In Memoriam sections of the magazine Offer story ideas and otherwise contribute to editorial planning Contribute original content to Virginia Magazine, such as Class Notes and In Memoriam sidebars, New & Noteworthy reviews, and pieces for other magazine departments Serve as the Communications Department’s frontline customer service representative, including handling queries and complaints Assist with magazine production, including prepress proofing Such other duties as assigned and as the position evolves   EXPERIENCE: Experience in a publishing environment strongly preferred Good working knowledge of the University of Virginia Must have proven deadline experience Must have proven customer service experience Experience with content management systems and archival databases   SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS: Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Adobe software (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional) Must be adept at learning new software and new platforms and systems   SUPERVISION: None   ABILITIES:  Deep understanding of digital journalism best practices and the curiosity to keep abreast of emerging trends Superior news judgment and sense of audience Reader-first journalism sensibilities and ethics Demonstrable newswriting, feature writing, and news judgment skills Good communication and writing skills Organizational skills, the ability to managing multiple projects each with a series of internal deadlines Must be committed to providing excellent customer service   CONTACTS: Va. Alumni and their families Va. Alumni Association staff Va. faculty and staff   ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: A highly collaborative and collegial creative department of hard-working, dedicated professionals   The UVA Alumni Association has a generous total rewards package that includes flexible work options and a 10% contribution to retirement! Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:59:40 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406807/features-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406807/features-editor Seattle, Washington, The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is looking for an experienced  Features Producer  to join our Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom. As part of our Features team, you will be asked to address digital production duties of all features content, including but not limited to food and drink, arts and entertainment, travel, outdoors and culture. You’re tasked with using digital analytics to advise on coverage and presentation strategy, while also using metrics, social media tools and any other relevant digital platforms to help the features team best serve its existing audience, find ways to reach and engage new audiences and keep us up to date on industry best practices. The Seattle Times is an award-winning newsroom with a history of producing groundbreaking journalism for a broad regional audience. Independently owned by the local Blethen family for more than 120 years, The Times has won 11 Pulitzer Prizes, the most recent in 2020. It is considered a leader among major metropolitan newsrooms, producing rapid-fire breaking news, deep and richly told narrative and explanatory stories, high-impact investigative reporting, and powerful, gripping visual journalism. Please note : while this job will work remotely for now, this position will report into our Seattle office regularly once normal operation resumes.  Responsibilities Curating, maintaining and producing the Features sections of the seattletimes.com homepage. Sending news alerts for features stories, including email, desktop and mobile push notifications. Curating, compiling and sending any relevant newsletters Posting Seattle Times features content to social media and engaging with readers. Monitoring trends and readership analytics in real time and use trends to advise and help the Features team craft publication, content and engagement strategy on a regular basis. Providing accurate and timely news updates during breaking news. Endorsing and supporting efforts to provide inclusive coverage to reach many audiences. Spearheading and executing varied audience engagement initiatives under the direction of features editors. Creatively build out in-depth stories or projects for presentation on the website. Considering and suggesting ways to include voices from under-represented communities. Stay on top of stories trending on social or other digital media and advise features team on coverage strategy. Staying on top of industry digital best practices and advising features team on how to continue to innovate. Working closely with all departments across the newsroom on story planning and promotion. Participating in discussions of newsroom digital and social media strategies. Strategizing and implementing the adoption of digital best practices across the newsroom. Training features staffers in digital best practices and digital logistics on an as-needed basis. Any other story editing, freelance management or occasional reporting duties as assigned by features editors. Qualifications We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.   If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives in your Cover Letter. Experience : At least two years of professional experience preferred in a related position, such as web producer, engagement specialist, social media producer or related role. Education : Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication or a related field, or equivalent experience. Previous professional experience working in digital news media. Solid news judgment Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends on occasion when deemed a coverage necessity.  Interest and some working knowledge of features department topics including but not limited to: arts and entertainment, food and drink, travel, outdoors and popular culture. Familiarity with tools for web publishing and analytics, such as WordPress or Chartbeat. Expertise in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and other social media. Native-level fluency with the web, social-media savvy and a deep understanding of how people consume information on multiple devices and platforms. Strong knowledge of AP style, news judgment and journalistic ethics. Reporting or copy-editing background or experience is a bonus. Schedule Will require some nights and weekend shifts. Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, Seattle Times Media Solutions combines cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you’ll find work that matters. Resume and attachments over 10 MB per file cannot be accepted. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:53:38 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15394837/website-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15394837/website-editor Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Looking for a digital editing position in online journalism that develop your love of writing SEO-driven headlines, website design, content strategy and audience engagement at a media organization dedicated to community journalism that mixes urgency, depth and aggregation?  LNP|LancasterOnline in Lancaster County, Pa., is looking for entry-level website producer and editor who loves the adrenaline of breaking news and the excitement of combing through real-time traffic and subscription metrics and analytics. This journalist is the tip of the spear in an aggressive subscription-based revenue strategy, with opportunity for aggregation, push alerts, newsletter curation and social media deployment.   In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, preserve confidentially of all business information and data, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, respect the work environment and keep it as environmentally friendly as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  Reliable attendance and punctuality are also required.  The employee is also expected to perform other related duties, special projects and functions as required from time to time.         Qualifications: ·         Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, mass communications or related field is required, with a proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems, producing digital and print content, preferred.  ·         May be required to meet AP writing style, depending on the publication.  ·         Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.  ·         Team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment.    Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:29:11 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15400002/newsroom-success-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15400002/newsroom-success-manager Arlington, Virginia, The American Press Institute seeks to hire a Newsroom Success Manager to join our team that runs Metrics for News , an innovative custom analytics program that helps publishers practice audience-centered journalism by better understanding their audiences and what drives engagement. Our team helps publishers create smarter, more data-driven content strategies that align with their editorial mission and support their business goals.  This role is an integral part of a close-knit team that runs Metrics for News. It involves monitoring and ensuring the success of our partner newsrooms and helping the newsrooms use data to discover journalism and business insights about audience engagement. It also involves customizing and delivering training for newsroom staff as well as facilitating cohorts of newsrooms that work on similar audience-related challenges. The person in this job helps to share best practices and lessons from newsrooms by writing about success stories from our partners that will be shared publicly. Our team also recently launched a program for source diversity tracking called Source Matters, which integrates with Metrics for News, and this person may pursue opportunities to support newsrooms in serving more-diverse audiences by diversifying their sources and coverage. This job is well suited for someone who likes to learn about audiences and how to better serve them, dig into analytics to discover what works and what doesn’t, and train journalists on how to use data to inform editorial decisions, support business strategies and larger organizational goals. It’s also an excellent role for people who enjoy developing resources to support newsroom content strategies, writing public reports about how analytics can transform a beat/team/newsroom, and speaking publicly about how newsrooms can use data to support their editorial priorities and mission. This role is highly consultative and collaborative. You will work with reporters, editors, audience and analytics teams at newsrooms big and small across the country. You will help them focus on their audiences through analytics and community surveys. You will train teams to discover what works and what doesn’t in their journalism, helping them navigate their analytics and consulting on content strategy. If you like developing strategy, learning about audiences and empowering newsrooms to think differently, this job is for you.  The Newsroom Success Manager will report to the Director of Metrics for News and will have high visibility with the executive team. Ideal candidates for this job must be collaborative, excellent communicators and creative team players and excel at keeping track of multiple projects and meeting deadlines.   The key functions and responsibilities of this job include: Be the primary point of contact with partner news organizations for consulting and data analysis. Lead and customize training programs for participating partners.  Lead and develop future coaching cohorts with the Metrics for News team for newsrooms working on similar challenges.  Train partner news organizations on how to analyze Metrics for News data to spot significant insights into what kinds of news readers are most engaged with. Develop training resources to support newsroom efforts in content strategy and audience engagement. Execute online surveys of people who live in partner news organizations’ local communities. Analyze community survey results to spot significant themes. Write public reports with the Metrics for News team to summarize the lessons and transformations produced by news organizations who use our program. Willingness and ability to travel to visit partner news organizations for training and consulting, when and if it is safe to do so. Employment details We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. We also know there are excellent candidates who might not have all the skills and experience that we have outlined. If that describes you, please apply and tell us about yourself and share your ideas for this role. You may be the ideal candidate. This is a full-time position with a salary between $65,000 and $80,000 commensurate with skills and experience, and the following benefits: 20 days of paid time off, plus major holidays (9 per year) Medical, dental and vision benefits 401(k) plan with a generous matching policy Medical and/or dependent flexible spending plan Paid parental leave available Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term insurance policies Pre-tax mass transit plan Professional development opportunities (for example, conference attendance or stipends for course enrollment) API’s main office is located in Arlington, VA. Candidates may work remotely, or from API’s office if they live in or are willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C., area. Remote candidates should be willing to travel to the API main office for occasional meetings — typically trips of 2-3 days every 6-8 weeks — once it is thoroughly safe for employees to return to the physical office. To apply : Email a resume, a letter explaining your qualifications and desire for this role, and any relevant samples of writing or research, to jobs@pressinstitute.org. Please mention “API newsroom success manager” in the subject line so we can direct your application to the right people.   Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. About the American Press Institute The American Press Institute advances an innovative and sustainable news industry by helping publishers understand and engage audiences, grow revenue, improve public-service journalism, and succeed at organizational change. The American Press Institute is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization affiliated with the News Media Alliance. It works with and draws on the best ideas from anyone working in news publishing and journalism and anyone interested in its mission of making journalism sustainable. Skills desired Candidates for this job should have: Professional experience directing or shaping content strategies, as an editor, audience development role, or other related roles in news organizations. This person should understand news judgment, beat reporting, journalism principles, and the full scope of editorial decision-making factors beyond just audience data. Familiarity with audience analytics programs for publishers, such as Metrics for News, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, etc. Familiarity with audience engagement work, such as how to reach new audiences and how to analyze audience data to develop insights for news coverage. Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, with the ability to separate meaningful signals and patterns from data, and to put data insights in context with other human and business factors that influence decisions. Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to present sometimes complex information in a clear and engaging way. Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with partners and colleagues. Organizational skills to manage several projects at a time. Familiarity with a cohort coaching experience (leading a group of people or organizations in a shared process) is desired but not required. Experience expected Minimum 5 years experience in relevant fields of journalism, analytics or change management Experience in analytical roles analyzing data to extract insights and recommending actions Experience conducting workshop-style in-person or online training Experience constructing and analyzing surveys (particularly using Survey Monkey) is a plus Experience working in a news organization is required Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:24:31 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372773/production-coordinator https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372773/production-coordinator New York, New York, Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the publisher of the US news website  www.theguardian.com/us , the Guardian and Observer newspapers and  www.theguardian.com  website in the UK. We're a highly regarded global news brand, owned by the Scott Trust — an arrangement that guarantees its independent voice in perpetuity. Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US, is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise. Department:  Editorial.   Reports to:  Head of Visuals and Interactives (US), Central Production manager (UK). Normal location:  New York, NY (currently working remotely) Terms and conditions:  Full-time, permanent, News Media Guild. Five day week with occasional weekend work.  Purpose of role Working closely with visual and section editors, the production coordinator will support the delivery of digital journalism across the Guardian US website and provide expert help and first-line support on our digital tools. Key responsibilities  Manage daily flow of production requests and queries from editorial and project teams across the Guardian’s global production offices. Troubleshoot technical problems that impact on editorial production; escalate these when necessary; and to manage communication about production issues across the organisation. Assist and advise on digital best practices across the Guardian's platforms, supporting production desks internationally in upholding editorial standards. Work closely with product and engineering teams to help improve the production system and editorial tools. Complete local production tasks for Guardian US as directed by Guardian US editors. For example, support the visuals team with uploading images, photo research and creating composite images. Assist each global news desk with production tasks associated with major breaking news stories. Assist with the creation of visual materials including videos, podcasts, quizzes, galleries, polls, competitions, charts, cartoons, graphics, maps and bespoke multimedia pieces.  Assist with quality assurance and testing of Guardian interactive projects, including page weighting, bugs and general user experience. Run areas of the network not assigned to individual teams, and to edit section fronts at times when the section editors are not available. Assist with the packaging and arrangement of Guardian stories and features. Coordinate the correct tagging of content on theguardian.com. Curate the Guardian’s premium content series. Rspond to concerns from the readers' editor, the legal team, managing editors and the syndication department. Process takedowns and corrections in a timely and transparent manner, and to maintain the integrity of the Guardian's digital archive. Advise on the production of advertising features and sponsored material, and to liaise between commercial and editorial departments so as to ensure consistent best practice. Work with IT departments and third parties to diagnose and respond to technical issues. Assist with the creation and delivery of Guardian newsletters, social media content and other off-platform material. Provide production training for production personnel and to maintain user documentation on tools, the front end and external platforms. Represent the Central Production team and build effective working relationships with colleagues globally. Key contacts  Central production manager, editorial management teams, head of visuals and data for Guardian US, reader's editors, legal teams, and other editorial and technical teams. Knowledge & experience Journalistic experience and/or production experience for a media organisation Demonstrable enthusiasm for and interest in web journalism and editorial production Understanding and enthusiasm for The Guardian’s editorial values Experience of working in a changing and pressurised environment Knowledge of web production and design Experience with digital content management systems Skills & behaviours Delivery focussed and ability to find creative solutions to problems Able to remain calm working under pressure and to tight deadlines Able to do routine work consistently and efficiently Efficient, organised and good at managing priorities Excellent attention to detail Computer skills, including CMS. Web design skills desirable Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, with an ability to build effective working relationships with people at all levels and in multiple time zones Ability to give feedback to senior members of staff Organised, tactful, able to work on own and as part of a team     All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter as one document. All candidates must have the right to work and live in the United States and be located, or prepared to relocate to the Greater New York City Area.       Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin or citizenship. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at the Guardian. We aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:27:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381118/engagement-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381118/engagement-editor St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis Public Radio is seeking a sharp and creative journalist to be the primary eyes, ears and voice of the STLPR newsroom online as our Engagement Editor. This is an amazing opportunity to take the wheel of a trusted local news brand and lead the newsroom’s engagement with our community. The Engagement Editor position calls for lots of experimentation and collaboration with our reporters and editors, as this is the ethos of our newsroom’s digital team in general. You’ll join a group that prizes creativity and pushes itself to experiment and innovate. The job also includes executing our current engagement strategies and developing new ones as the social media landscape evolves. A great candidate will be familiar with metrics tools and comfortable making quick, independent decisions based on both quantitative and qualitative factors. We know numbers help us understand our successes and failures, but they aren’t the whole story when it comes to engagement. Building our audience in communities — particularly communities of color — that St. Louis Public Radio hasn't served well historically. Good judgment and journalistic ethics are also paramount in this position since you are the newsroom’s front-line ambassador to the community. People won’t always agree with our coverage, and you’ll often hear about it first. It’s imperative that we listen and stay accountable to our audience. The Engagement Editor will be expected to get out from behind their desk to connect in person with both existing STLPR fans and those unfamiliar with us through listening sessions, community forums and station events. Most of the newsroom is working remotely now, and you will too, until St. Louis Public Radio determines how we can all work safely at the station headquarters. Even after we’ve moved back to the office, working remotely part-time is possible in this role. The Engagement Editor job is not a management position. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary voice of the STLPR newsroom on social media, including sharing our journalism and responding to audience members. Develop and execute the newsroom’s online engagement strategy. Collaborate with reporters and editors on stories and lead engagement plans for large reporting projects. Generate opportunities for in-person audience engagement. Coach reporters, producers and editors on how to use social media tools more effectively for reporting and for amplifying the work of STLPR. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Social media management experience; Solid journalistic and personal judgment; 3+ years of professional experience in a daily news organization; A sharp eye for spotting trends in social media; A creative mind; A collaborative spirit. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of professional experience managing social media for a news organization is highly desirable. Comparable experience managing social media outside of journalism will be considered. A demonstrated personal interest in social media and innovative approaches to journalism and community engagement. Proficient in forms of visual communication, such as video, photography or design. Familiarity with the St. Louis region is helpful but not required. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:33:02 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372784/senior-political-reporter https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15372784/senior-political-reporter Washington, D.C., Guardian News & Media (GNM) is the publisher of the US news website  www.theguardian.com/us , the Guardian and Observer newspapers and  www.theguardian.com  website in the UK. We're a highly regarded global news brand, owned by the Scott Trust — an arrangement that guarantees its independent voice in perpetuity. Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US, is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise.   Title:  Senior political reporter Reports to:  Head of News  Terms:  Permanent, full-time, News Media Guild position Location:  Washington DC     The Guardian’s Washington DC bureau expertly covers American politics for a global audience, through urgent news, impactful features, enterprise coverage and investigative reporting, focusing on the Guardian’s editorial priorities of power and equity.  Donald Trump may not be in office but American politics remains a compelling and vital issue for communities and audiences in the US and across the world. The Democratic party is split between left and centrists and the Republicans have embraced Trumpism and an anti-Democratic agenda. Meanwhile, US institutions look increasingly outdated and unable to meet the challenge of a changing America. Our political coverage seeks to make these themes relatable to the widest possible audience while also reporting on the American communities that government policies impact, listening to the voices of people too often kept out of the conversation. This is a senior political reporting role based in Washington DC. It will include extensive reporting for the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential election as well as wider coverage of US politics for an international audience.  It includes daily news, analysis, occasional liveblogging, news features, interviews, multimedia material and work for non-news sections as required.  Key responsibilities Report on one of the most electric political environments in recent history for both a national and international audience To work across news, news features, interviews and analysis Work with other correspondents, both in the US and elsewhere, on joint reporting projects Write or record for the Guardian across text, audio and film Identify themes and topics that can distinguish Guardian political journalism from the standard horserace reporting Write regular news features and occasional longer-form pieces that bring the context and characters of US politics to life for a global audience To report from, and beyond, DC to record the real life impact of politics on people across the country Break news and bring in exclusive stories on US political coverage and international news with US angles Work with the Guardian US news desk (NY) and the Washington bureau chief to identify and develop the best possible angles and stories Skills & experience Excellent writing, communication and research skills Track record of shaping original stories and having strong contacts Resourceful, tenacious and proactive Speed and accuracy Team player Flexible and adaptable All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter as one document. All candidates must have the right to work and live in the United States and be located, or prepared to relocate, to the Washington DC area.        Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin or citizenship. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) at the Guardian. We aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:28:13 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15396056/crosscut-social-media-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15396056/crosscut-social-media-editor Seattle, Washington, The Crosscut Social Media Editor works across social media platforms and with Crosscut staff to expand our reach and deepen our connection with our audiences. We measure that through loyal readership and growing our base of supporters and members. This role supports organizational efforts to expand our reach across the Pacific Northwest, foster and drive civic engagement and inspire a smarter world.   Salary Range : $60,000-$65,000 Benefits information can be found  here Seattle, Temporarily remote in WA State Apply Here KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  I.  Big Picture Responsibilities   Execute a social media strategy built around growing loyal readership.  Use data analytics tools to guide your decisions and be able to communicate them to others. Know when to tweak strategy based on industry changes or changing user behaviors.  Iterate, improve upon and manage social media strategy for long term projects, including written series, video series and podcasts.  Work closely with editors, reporters, our podcast producer and our videographers and offer insights at early stages of projects for audience engagement opportunities.  Identify and establish “voice” for various projects, people and products. Work with the Newsletter Editor and Audience Engagement Manager to bring continuity across platforms.  Pitch and experiment with different kinds of social media storytelling to meet audiences where they are. II. Daily Duties and Responsibilities  Execute the social media strategy with daily posts on our core platforms. Iterate, improving upon and managing social media content calendars. Attend daily editorial meetings and acting on social media opportunities.  Attend beat pitch meetings and finding early opportunities to collaborate with newsroom staff in creative ways that put our readers, listeners and viewers first.  Meet with individual journalists to help them reach their intended audiences per story and for their beats. Help to write SEO and social headlines and decks for upcoming stories. Using Hearken, Typeform and other third-party tools that help us engage, inform and communicate with our audiences.  Help the newsroom bring DE&I into every facet of our reporting and publishing processes. III. Cascade Public Media Team’s Responsibilities Support the events team with virtual and in-person events, including Crosscut Festival, an annual event to celebrate big ideas and complex issues.  Collaborate and coordinate with the marketing team to cross-promote relevant KCTS 9 and Crosscut programming. Support the sponsorship’s team by ensuring branding for sponsorships is fulfilled for podcasts, articles and video series.   Bring a level of knowledge and influence across organization regarding emerging technologies as tools to amplify stories, enhance engagement and drive conversion. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 2+ years of running full-time social accounts for a news publisher or brand that publishes regular article-type content (newsroom, blogs, newsletters, etc.). An understanding of journalistic practices, particularly as they relate to accuracy, transparency, bias and avoiding harm. A journalism degree is not required but you must be able to adhere to the  Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics  in every facet of the job. Understanding of (or enthusiasm to learn) about conversion funnels to guide users from being one-time visitors to loyal readers and supporters. Extremely deadline conscious. A planner who understands that risks should be carefully calculated.  Deep knowledge of social media data analytics, SEO and Google Analytics. Expertise in other data analytics tools is a plus.  A focus on DE&I and a dedication to helping our newsroom reach and amplify voices that are historically underrepresented and/or misrepresented in the media. Familiarity and commitment to building public trust in news using Hearken and other audience-first outreach tools and tactics.  Ability to manage short and long-term projects in an environment with shifting deadlines. Strong collaboration and communication skills, plus desire to work with industry tools including Slack, Trello and Google platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of AP style, impeccable grammar and copy editing skills. Experience creating audio, video and visual content for social is preferred. Ability to work in a hybrid and remote work environment.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time. Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time. Cascade Public Media is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:29:52 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14627448/communications-events-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14627448/communications-events-manager Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua. The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Public Information Specialist. At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Establishes long range goals, objectives, and strategies and assumes a leadership role in initiating and implementing DGH programs in marketing and communication, events, alumni, and the intranet. Market news stories to the media (with UW News and UW Medicine news teams) with the goal of gaining the widest possible favorable exposure for the University. Manage the strategic development and implementation of goals and outcomes of the Department of Global Health (DGH) communications and events (internal and external) strategy, alumni strategy, and intranet. Primary responsibility for Department: •communication and events decision-making, including planning and directing the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the Department's programs, accomplishments, and point of view, and information designed for internal DGH audiences, including the DGH intranet. •alumni strategy, including planning and directing alumni communication channels and tools, and activities. DGH bridges the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and this position works regularly with both Schools. In addition, DGH is a model for interdisciplinary partnerships and works across campus, including with the Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, Law, Engineering; the College of Built Environments; the College of the Environment; and the Departments of Anthropology, Bioengineering, Communication, and Epidemiology. This position thus works across campus – and with the wider global health community beyond UW – to build awareness and support for the Department of Global Health, including communicating achievements of its 26 affiliated Centers/Programs/Initiatives, faculty, staff, and students and leveraging communications to contribute toward DGH’s mission to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy and planning: •This position works independently and has primary decision-making authority for guiding and directing the Department’s communication and events strategy and messaging, DGH’s intranet, and DGH’s alumni program; and primary responsibility for DGH’s communication impacts. •Develop, revise and update strategy (including evaluation metrics) and work plans for communications, events, alumni engagement and the DGH intranet to align with the strategic goals of the Department and ensure smooth implementation and monitoring/ evaluation of the events strategy and work plan. •Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for DGH, the University of Washington and the UW brand, and provide support for others to incorporate UW branding into their communications. •Partner with Communication Director of the School of Public Health and UW Medicine Media Relations and strategic communications teams to confirm information and elevate global health stories, news, and other information. •Participate in regular meetings of external partner organizations Supervision: •Provide direction, supervision, and oversight to communications staff, student assistant and consultants for DGH communications, events, alumni program and intranet. •Review and provide guidance to communications staff regarding social media priorities and content, and development and upkeep of the photo database. •Collaborate with communications staff, faculty, and DGH staff to    -  identify strategic events highlighting DGH priority areas;    -  communicate alumni opportunities and develop activities;    -  identify and disseminate news stories and profiles highlighting the breadth and depth of the Department’s various research areas;    -  identify strategic priority channels and tools to promote internal communications – including intranet and newsletters. Content development and dissemination: •Lead efforts to effectively and efficiently collect and disseminate key communications within and beyond the department. •Work closely with the Web Specialist and Academic Program staff to ensure the website is meeting the needs of prospective students, current students, and other audiences. •Monitor and manage website and faculty databases, and communicate any issues or bugs to the web specialist. •Work with Advancement staff to provide content for donor-related materials. •Prepare, finalize, review, approve and disseminate the DGH annual report and other materials (fact sheets, flyers, ads, etc.), incorporating feedback from leadership and in partnership with a graphic designer. •Further develop the format, and review and provide edits for e-newsletters aimed at various audiences. Department communications: •Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure internal communications and other Departmental needs are addressed, including intranet development and implementation. •Draft communications for the Chair and others including talking points and letters. •Provide guidance and support for any high concern communications using established guidelines, procedures. •Build relationships with 26 affiliated DGH programs and centers to elevate their achievements and news. •Provide resources and support to program staff regarding websites, design, printed materials, university resources, and Department standards. Events – Strategic Management: •Identify and oversee strategic, high-quality DGH events and evaluate according to strategy metrics. Alumni Program Strategic Management: •Lead efforts to increase alumni participation in two focus areas - opportunities for current DGH students and participation in Husky Giving – and evaluate according to strategy metrics. •Oversee alumni-related events, channels and databases REQUIREMENTS: •Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, international relations/development, or related field. •4-5 years of related communications and management experience, with strong experience in developing and implementing communication strategies on social issues aimed at various target audiences. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED EXPERIENCE •Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, international relations/development, or related field. •Experience working in global health communication, including marketing and outreach, advocacy, and communication capacity development, both in the U.S. and internationally. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: •Periodically available for phone calls/meetings in the early morning and late evenings to accommodate worldwide time differences •Deadline-driven environment, occasionally requiring extended hours Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:27:41 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15413189/reporter https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15413189/reporter Seattle, Washington, The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is seeking a driven general assignment  Night Reporter . This job focuses on breaking news and particularly includes coverage of crime and criminal legal systems issues, with the expectation of additional enterprise and features coverage. The Reporter also must be flexible and eager to handle general assignments and breaking news duties such as traffic, weather, accidents, obituaries, demonstrations, live updates and reporting on the coronavirus pandemic. Schedule This is a 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift with occasional weekend and holiday day or evening shifts.  Responsibilities Have experience covering a wide range of topics, including crime, law enforcement, government and politics, and human interest features, with the ability to quickly come up to speed on unfamiliar subjects. Work with the criminal justice editor to make quick decisions to prioritize news needs, deciding what stories to pursue and then report and write them quickly while being fair, balanced and accurate. Write clear, focused and well-organized stories. Handle a variety of subjects and story-telling approaches. Be inclusive in coverage, developing a range of sources and story ideas that fairly represent the rich cultural diversity of our region. Have a knack for identifying stories readers in the Seattle area will be interested in by using social media, callouts, audience analytics and other tools. Experience filing public records requests and using social media and crowd sourcing to provide color and clarity to news as its happening.    Be able to work in high-pressure situations when big news hits and deadlines are tight. Be willing to experiment, try new story topics and formats, and evaluate and learn from the outcomes of those experiments, always with an eye toward reaching audiences and driving subscriptions. Work with colleagues in Photo, Graphics/Interactives and the Digital Audience Team to coordinate visuals and digital assets for stories. Aside from quick-strike news, work on enterprise and accountability stories that educate, enlighten, inspire, delight, offer perspective; stories people see themselves in; stories people want to share and discuss; and stories that hold the powerful accountable and shed light on injustices and wrongdoing. Help other reporters as needed. Qualifications We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom, and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.  If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives. Experience : At least two years’ experience working as a reporter for a newsgathering organization. Education : Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience. Requires excellent grammar and language skills, and familiarity with digital news production, social media and analytics. Must be able to analyze facts and make judgments about relevance, newsworthiness, fairness, etc., under pressure and on deadline.  Must have the ability to write clearly, accurately and creatively on multiple platforms. Must have the ability to write stories using Methode, WordPress or other content management systems used by the newsroom. Must have experience using smartphones, tablets or other Web-enabled devices to monitor news, file stories from the field, and cover breaking news. Requires social media skills, including the ability to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other emerging social networks. Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at The Seattle Times, regardless of platform. This position requires a criminal background check and drug screen for controlled substances (including marijuana). As a union-represented position, you will also be required to join a union and pay membership dues. Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, Seattle Times Media Solutions combines cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you’ll find work that matters. Resume and attachments over 10 MB per file cannot be accepted. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:03:12 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406408/digital-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406408/digital-editor Anderson, Indiana, Are you a natural with social media? Do you love to make website presentations shine? Are you a trained journalist with sound news judgment and a good eye for editing? If you answer "yes" to all three questions, The Herald Bulletin in Anderson, Indiana, has the ideal job for you. We're looking to add to our talented staff a Digital Editor to: ? Engage the community on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ? Keep our website dynamic and up-to-date. ? Work with staff to enhance our digital content through the presentation of videos, photo galleries, interactive graphics, podcasts and alternative content formats. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute your editing and journalism skills to our award-winning five-days-a-week print product. We're an ambitious, community-centered news organization that was chosen as Indiana's best daily newspaper in 2019. Robust digital content, engagement and presence are keys to our continued excellence and improvement. Come join our team! Send letter of interest, resume and portfolio links to the editor, scott.underwood@heraldbulletin.com . Journalism training and experience. Savvy with social media and digital content. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:13:32 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15395943/editor-and-writer-credit-cards-and-loans https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15395943/editor-and-writer-credit-cards-and-loans Washington, D.C., In this position, you will use your editing and writing skills to help readers choose the best credit card or loan for them. You’ll be responsible for editing and updating credit card and lender profiles; core guides on topics like debt consolidation loans, student loans, mortgages, rewards credit cards and balance transfer credit cards; and other content to support our credit cards and loans personal finance products. In addition, you’ll be reporting and writing quick hit pieces about trends in the credit cards and loans industry. By employing journalistic judgement and search engine optimization best practices, you’ll also have the opportunity to help guide our coverage in this area. Are you up to the challenge? You should be a nimble editor and writer who is skilled at juggling several assignments at once. You should feel comfortable editing for flow, consistency, tone, audience, brevity, accuracy and SEO. Producing error-free work should be a priority. Responsibilities in this role include fact checking and testing pages associated with our lists. Teamwork should be one of your strengths. This position involves working closely with an enthusiastic, highly collaborative team of editors in a fast-paced digital environment. You should definitely have: 2-4 years of professional editing experience at a media company Strong copy editing skills Strong writing skills Experience employing SEO best practices Experience analyzing data and incorporating data into content Ability to edit content for multiple projects simultaneously Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines Experience editing in a content management system Expertise and prior experience using AP style Excellent communication and organization skills Ability to identify opportunities to improve content and better engage our audience Ability to collaborate with multiple teams Journalism or related degree or equivalent experience It would be nice if you had: Experience with project management Experience covering personal finance, credit cards or loans Experience using Google Docs and Sheets Familiarity with SEMRush Experience with traffic analytics tools To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. About us: U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities. What its like to work for us: Talent is our best asset! We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers. We offer: An entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity. Opportunities for staff to grow professionally. Competitive benefits, including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement and training. A collaborative work environment – fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers. Other Job Info: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that we will not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:27:46 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406425/web-design-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406425/web-design-manager OAKLAND,, EdSource is seeking a digital manager with design skills, technical ability and an interest in journalism to join an award-winning team and lead the daily operations of EdSource.org. The Web Design Manager will support reporters and collaborate with EdSource editors to ensure web content and graphics are published across multiple platforms with integrity and precision. The Web Design Manager role is interdisciplinary and collaborative, encompassing website management and content administration along with visual design and software production. It will involve close partnership with editors and reporters, as well as data, photo, video and audience engagement specialists. The position will provide ample opportunities for a visual storyteller who knows how to marry new media skills with important journalism. Attention to detail in all things production and distribution is a must. The successful candidate will be driven to hone technical skills, stay abreast of best practices in online news and be passionate about advancing EdSource’s digital presence across all platforms. Experience with web development, interactive graphics and data journalism is preferred. While this role involves working in partnership with editorial staff to tell amazing digital stories, a core responsibility of the position is to ensure that EdSource’s online presence is stable, robust and uninterrupted. The Web Design Manager must be comfortable working on deadline, responding rapidly to web requests, managing vendors and being proactive in offering support to colleagues. Founded in 1977, EdSource is a highly respected independent, nonprofit organization with a long track record of reporting on important education issues. While its primary focus is on California, EdSource covers issues within a national context. The Web Design Manager will join an influential and growing organization recognized as one of the most authoritative sources of education reporting in a state with the nation’s largest system of public education. General Responsibilities Collaborate with editors, reporters and contractors to create and support the creation of web projects, including interactive data visualizations, comprehensive databases and full-fledged news apps. Ensure EdSource.org is regularly updated and content feels fresh, including reviewing the home page on a daily basis and ensuring the site’s taxonomy (e.g., topics and tags) is optimal. Develop and experiment with new and different ways to tell stories online, including multimedia and mixed-media. Help manage media library and ensure fresh, high-quality images to illustrate stories. Directly assist in the production, editing and layout of content, ensuring all HTML is standards compliant. Ensure the integrity of design across platforms and device formats through publication and distribution, troubleshooting CSS display issues. Manage EdSource’s WordPress CMS, including user administration, ensuring system is up-to-date, and offering proactive and rapid-response website maintenance, as needed. Be the primary resource for EdSource’s large and custom WordPress setup, administering and assisting with templates, dashboards, custom fields and scripts while fixing bugs. Oversee vendor accounts, including web hosting, digital products, and procurement of electronics and technology. Create professional-quality graphics for marketing purposes, as well as mockups for new site features or templates. Provide support and training to staff, as needed and ensure that website functionality and tools are well documented. Collect data and provide reports and analysis related to traffic, website trends, web server analytics, Google analytics and social networking media usage. Troubleshoot display problems and server issues. Required skills and experience Strong design fundamentals in page layout, typography, and graphics; must be able to create visuals that have a clean and professional aesthetic using the Adobe suite. Proficient with WordPress administration, including content authoring, user roles, taxonomies, plugins, templating systems and media management. Experience with HTML / CSS, and CMS architecture. At minimum, basic competence in at least one programming language, ideally JavaScript or PHP, and a willingness to learn more. Strong written communication skills, with excellent spelling and grammar. Ability to make technical or design topics clear to non-technical colleagues and create documentation. Self-starter and self-motivated leader with excellent time management skills. Preferred skills and experience Experience working in a newsroom. Experience customizing WordPress using PHP/MySQL. Ability to work with data for investigative journalism, using SQL, R or other programming languages and/or dataviz tools and platforms. Some experience with web server administration, back-end architecture and Unix. While the Web Design Manager will collaborate with many staff based in California, this role’s location is flexible and can be remote. To apply, send a resume, a cover letter that includes links to past projects and your online portfolio, GitHub and social media account profiles to  jobs@edsource.org . Please include the job title in subject line. EdSource is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds, all races, colors, origins, ancestries, creeds, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, veteran statuses, sexual orientations, and marital statuses are strongly encouraged to apply. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:14:12 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15525523/assistant-digital-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15525523/assistant-digital-editor Austin, Texas, The Assistant Digital Editor will support the newsroom by leading the process of creating stories on multiple platforms and deepening our connection with the communities we serve now, as well as emerging audiences. A team player comfortable making quick decisions, the Assistant Digital Editor is responsible for proactively handling breaking news during the morning shift, assigning stories, editing web content and updating the homepage regularly. ---- Job Details: Responsibilities Works collaboratively with the morning newscast team to ensure comprehensive and diverse news coverage on all of KUT's platforms. Edits digital content with adherence to KUT standards of accuracy, fairness, and balance. Actively incorporates diverse perspectives and voices into the editorial process. Workshops headlines for accuracy and SEO. Actively participates in news meetings by showing up with story ideas and suggestions for coverage with an audience-centric perspective. Identifies blind spots in our coverage and suggests ways to mitigate them. Monitors wires, Twitter and other outlets for breaking news. Assigns stories and writes posts as needed. Updates the homepage and other digital platforms regularly with fresh content. Pulls stories from NPR, The Associated Press and other Texas member stations for use on KUT's website and social media channels. Works with digital editor to coach reporters on writing, storytelling and digital skills. Helps to develop staff and assist in career growth. Helps edit audio content as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.  5+ years of professional experience producing content for a news website.  Ability to work independently during off hours with little supervision. Strong verbal, writing, editing and online production skills.  Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work well under pressure.  Solid news judgment.  Knowledge of AP style. Familiarity with content management systems. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.   Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of professional experience producing content for a news website. Experience in a public radio newsroom.  Experience producing and editing newsletters.  Experience producing and editing photos, video and audio elements. Experience gathering and analyzing analytics.  Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and Audition).  Spanish language skills. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:43:31 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466136/editorial-director-resolve-magazine https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466136/editorial-director-resolve-magazine Austin, Texas, We are looking for an experienced editor to lead resolve magazine and content production for findhelp.org . We are seeking someone who has the skills and temperament to run the team and publication day-to-day—assign and edit stories, manage a team of writers and editors, scan the horizon for coverage priorities, come up with headlines that drive traffic and engagement—and to shape the publication so it builds and engages with core audiences, while working closely with the marketing team to produce campaigns and key creative.     Key Responsibilities Set and implement broad editorial vision, run daily assignment and production priorities, manage the editorial calendar, publication schedule and annual budget. Lead story development process: conceptualize, assign, report, produce and edit pieces  Strategize and create ambitious editorial projects and packages for both editorial and brand-building initiatives Manage and direct resolve team and freelance contributors, guiding them to develop their talents and pushing for excellence in every piece produced Devise and implement strategies that foster engaged audiences for resolve across all platforms Partner with Marketing, Research and PR teams to develop content that builds brand equity in key topics and aligns with business goals Key Qualifications 5+ years of editorial and content production experience Strong management skills, with proven track record of leading teams Strong communication skills, proficiency writing engaging headlines  Ability to multitask and excel under pressure. Excellent editorial judgment, with demonstrated ability to bring sharp angles to stories  Deep understanding of audience development, distribution strategies, and search engine optimization Familiarity with or interest to learn more about social care, public policy, poverty, community social work, data-sourced storytelling desirable   This role reports to the VP of Marketing and serves as part of Aunt Bertha’s marketing leadership team.   At Aunt Bertha, we’re committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs. Aunt Bertha is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are building a company whose employees understand our users, through their own lived experiences. This means we strive to hire employees that are diverse by race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran status and socio-economic upbringing. Cover Letter Requirements: In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following questions:  What appeals to you about working at resolve / findhelp.org?  What’s your approach to editing and producing a magazine?  What’s your approach to building and engaging audiences? What kind of pieces/angles do you want to pursue?  Feel free to go longer than you usually do on the cover letter — we’d love to get a sense of how you think, write, and edit. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:23:04 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14516915/science-communications-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14516915/science-communications-manager New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience   Position Summary Columbia's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists to transform our understanding of the brain and mind. We are conducting pioneering research into how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers. From effective treatments for disorders like Alzheimer's and autism to advances in fields as fundamental as computer science, the arts, economics, and social policy, the potential impact for humanity is staggering. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Science Communications Manager drives public understanding of neuroscience and digital engagement to promote the extraordinary research at the Zuckerman Institute. The incumbent will develop compelling news and feature stories and other content to explain complex science with clarity, veracity and editorial sophistication for a science-curious public. The successful candidate will have a breadth of experience using digital strategies and media relations to engage non-expert audiences and bring creativity, innovation and energy to the role. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented science writer/reporter with a demonstrated ability and desire to engage the media and online audiences. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Identify, write and promote dynamic print, web and newsletter content to explore and explain the work of Zuckerman Institute scientists and programming. Craft and execute tailored communications and media relations strategies to amplify the work of the Institute. Draft and edit news releases, press materials, talking points and other content for a range of internal and external audiences. Pitch and report incisive stories that are timely and relevant to non-experts. Manage social media accounts and promote shareable, authentic content, incorporating SEO expertise and strong editorial judgment. Cultivate relationships with reporters and pitch stories to the media. Proactively identify publicity opportunities to earn coverage in influential media outlets. Curate and manage the website, bringing an imaginative and strategic vision to maximize our impact on various digital platforms. The development of quantitative and qualitative strategies to assess targeted audience growth and engagement will be an important aspect of the position. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with Columbia faculty (including Nobel laureates), administration and colleagues across different departments and the university. Engage public information officers from partner institutions to amplify and coordinate media and promotion efforts. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of related experience is required.   Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in the sciences preferred/advanced degree in science journalism or three-to five-years experience (in-depth understanding of neuroscience will be essential for these candidates). Experience working as at a research institution or university preferred. The ability to frame stories and issues for the press and a sophisticated understanding of science as it relates to contemporary issues and debates. Experience with Drupal or related content management systems; experience using Google analytics to track viewership and as a basis to inform digital strategy is preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other digital and design programs preferred. Exceptional attention to editorial detail. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork. Must be flexible, organized, and capable of performing multiple tasks. The successful candidate must be flexible in nature, have a sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization. Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality. Other Requirements Please attach two (2) writing samples to the application. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:55:45 -0400