https://careers.journalists.org Latest Online News Association Career Center Jobs Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:41:02 Z https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15447852/digital-breaking-news-reporter-and-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15447852/digital-breaking-news-reporter-and-producer Dallas, Texas, The Texas Newsroom is seeking a digital breaking news reporter/producer to tell critical statewide stories on multiple digital platforms to audiences across the Lone Star State. The Texas Newsroom is the landmark regional news collaboration of public radio stations across the state and NPR. It includes KERA in Dallas/Fort Worth, KUT in Austin, Houston Public Media and Texas Public Radio in San Antonio. This person will be employed by KERA in Dallas but can live anywhere in the state. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply.   Position summary: This is a new, full-time position focused on telling the most important Texas stories of the day to digital audiences across the state. The reporter/producer will write and curate quick-turn breaking news stories based on original reporting and on reporting from partner stations. Assignments may range from writing a breaking news story on a key Texas Supreme Court ruling to pulling together a sweeping story on how debates over mask mandates are playing out in schools around the state. The ideal candidate knows how to spot a great statewide story, write clearly and quickly, infuse breaking stories with context that matters to audiences and prioritize sourcing that reflects the diversity of Texas. This is a highly collaborative position that involves working closely with editors and reporters at multiple public radio stations.   Writing and reporting skills are essential. Radio experience is not required, but the ideal candidate will be willing to learn. Essential qualifications: We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills and experiences. If you do not meet every position qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be the right candidate for the job, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself. Proven ability to write news stories on tight deadlines that are clear, compelling and accurate. Sound news judgment and the ability to conceptualize strong statewide stories. A deep understanding of journalistic ethics. Passion for serving diverse audiences and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in sourcing. A track record of working collaboratively. Knowledge of Associated Press style. Willingness to experiment with different storytelling styles and digital formats. Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of Texas issues, history, cultures, geography and politics. Experience monitoring online trends using Google Trends, CrowdTangle or other platforms. Experience with data journalism or reporting using open records. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas.   How to apply: Complete the application on KERA’s employment page and attach a resume. Include a cover letter summarizing how you’d approach this position, as well as links to 3-5 examples of your best digital stories.     KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:06:17 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381231/ksl-tv-digital-content-producer-full-time https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381231/ksl-tv-digital-content-producer-full-time Salt Lake City, Utah, WHO WE ARE: Bonneville International is an integrated media company, providing content, advertising and digital marketing solutions across 22 radio stations in Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, Sacramento and Salt Lake City, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake.  As a leader in broadcasting and advertising for over 50 years, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families across our markets.  We're proud of our history, and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!   POSITION PURPOSE: The digital producer is responsible for writing and reporting breaking and developing news stories on ksltv.com, KSL-TV’s OTT app and social media. Must have excellent news judgment, a sense of what's important to KSL viewers and Utahns in general, and the ability to report and write news stories accurately, clearly and quickly.   THE BONNEVILLE EXPERIENCE: Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, supporting our communities and collaboration Excellent benefits such as a 401k with matching, with no waiting period 100% employer-funded retirement account, immediately 100% vested High value health care plans at low prices (Medical, Dental, Disability, FSA, Vision) We strive to build up, connect, inform and celebrate the communities we work in on and off the air   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The digital producer will have a comprehensive knowledge of reporting, sourcing, transparency and journalism ethics, as well as a mastery of spelling, punctuation, grammar and AP Style. Will also be detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize and comfortably multitask under tight deadlines. Will create and post breaking news on all digital platforms. The applicant must be able to integrate digital content with broadcast coverage and communicate effectively with the assignment desk, show producers and on-air reporters. The candidate must be comfortable with technology, as he or she will manage video live streams and also create, edit and post video clips from newscasts and other raw feeds. Experience with non-linear video editing and web publishing systems is preferred. Familiarity and comfort with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are required, and the candidate should understand how social media is an asset to a news organization. The digital producer will be responsible for posting engaging stories to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and respond to commenters.   QUALIFICATIONS 2-5 years' experience in a newsroom, especially on a digital platform or in local television news, is strongly preferred. 4 year degree in journalism, communications or related field required.   REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Possess excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and consistently meet deadlines. Highly familiar with the benefits and shortcomings of all types of media including, but not limited to “heritage” media as well as all types of current and emerging social and digital media. A high level of proficiency with computers, software and new technologies. Ability to organize, analyze and interpret statistical data and draw conclusions from finding and follow-through. Ability to work with moderate supervision, confidential information and be a self-starter. Capable and willing to resolve unexpected problems and be flexible to perform unscheduled assignments.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.   To learn more about how our local media matters and to join our growing team, visit: https://deseretmanagement.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BonSaltLake   As a media company, we are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients that we serve.  A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities, and we believe that empowering all our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration. Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.   Apply here: https://deseretmanagement.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BonSaltLake/job/SLC-Triad-Center/KSL-TV-Digital-Content-Producer--Full-Time-_R3803 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:40:37 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939792/digital-content-strategist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939792/digital-content-strategist Spokane, Washington, Department: Web and Digital Communications Hours per Week: 40 Months per Year: 12 Job Summary: This position is the primary copywriter and content strategist on the University's web management team, within the central Marketing and Communications department. This role creates and manages digital content that engages visitors and supports user journeys across our public website, (gonzaga.edu), intranet (myGU), blogs, and other digital channels. This role blends excellent planning, copywriting, storytelling, editing and web publishing skills with an understanding of user needs and University objectives to produce engaging, effective digital experiences. This position will produce many different types of online (and, sometimes, offline) content, including news and feature stories, landing pages, degrees and programs content, messages from University leadership, blogs, email campaigns, online ads, video scripts, podcasts, and emergency communications. This position uses web analytics, search engine optimization ( SEO ) and others tools to report on and understand how our content, campaigns, and sites are performing, while also providing strategic recommendations for improvement. The right person for this role will be experienced in and passionate about the digital space, an experienced writer, comfortable transforming academic writing into compelling web content, and deft at applying brand voice and tone to all content. The ability to collaborate with partners across the University others and guide great online experience through the interplay of text, graphics, and interactivity is also important. As part of a Marketing & Communications department focused on finding solutions, a customer-service orientation is vital. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Three years' experience writing for the web and other online channels – or ability to show a strong portfolio demonstrating web, social media, and online content and copywriting work. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and grammar skills. Ability to adapt writing for different audiences (such as students and families, faculty, donors and alumni) and media (websites, blogs, social media, email, etc.) while maintaining consistent brand voice. Ability to transform academic and/or technical content and concepts into engaging content appropriate for various web audiences. Ability to choose appropriate photos and images to accompany web content and resize, crop, lightly edit, and optimize them for web use. Ability to independently manage a large quantity and variety of tasks or projects, complete them on time and/or proactively communicate status. Understanding of basic HTML and CSS and the ability to do simple content formatting and troubleshooting. Experience publishing and managing content across multiple online channels, including public websites, blogs, intranets, and social media. Experience with search engine optimization ( SEO ), including understanding of best practices and the ability to apply them to web content. Strong knowledge of web design paradigms, including the ability to conceptualize pages and guide the creation of interactive content, features, and graphics that utilize various types of content. 1-3 years experience with web analytics and reporting, including managing accounts, properties and views, creating goals and funnels, determining relevant metrics for various types of projects and producing reports. Three years experience using web content management systems ( CMS ) to produce and publish content. Experience working with modular web content and defining and applying hierarchies, taxonomies, tags, and metadata to content. Experience creating and managing and editorial calendars for websites, blogs, social media, and/or other marketing channels. Experience creating content standards and style guides. Ability to consult and train partners with a wide range of web writing and publishing experience on web writing and content production best practices and workflows. Ability to learn and operate the University's emergency communication system(s) and accurately publish or send communications while under stress during emergencies or other times when urgent messages must be distributed to campus community and other stakeholders. This includes the ability to think clearly and act quickly and precisely in stressful situations, and, depending on the nature and timing of the emergency may require working remotely, on weekends or holidays, or during any time of the day or night. Experience with web analytics and reporting, including the ability to create and track goals and campaigns with campaign; create basic reports, analyze results; and make strategic recommendations for improvement. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 02:55:30 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15359552/weekend-news-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15359552/weekend-news-editor Portland, Oregon, Join OPB as our first Weekend News Editor! You’ll serve as OPB’s primary eyes on breaking news and developing news stories on Saturdays and Sundays and do general assignment reporting and fill in for other editors on Thursday and Fridays. For additional information and application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page . OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:35:29 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466596/news-editor-politics https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15466596/news-editor-politics Portland, Oregon, OPB is hiring a leader for our politics and government team. This news editor is responsible for assigning and editing stories for reporters for the radio and web, planning and leading coverage of elections and breaking news on government and politics beats. The editor serves as executive producer of the weekly podcast OPB Politics Now and serves as a member of OPB’s news editing team. Daily duties include editing newscast items, radio and digital features and longer-term investigations and projects. For additional information and application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page . OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:34:57 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14534787/video-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14534787/video-producer New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range:   Position Summary Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) seeks a video producer/videographer with experience in communicating medical and health stories to the news media and the general public to create high-quality video and Web content that spotlights the Medical Center's activities, employees and leadership. Reporting to the senior director of strategic communications, the successful candidate will work closely with faculty and others to promote Columbia's academic initiatives, research breakthroughs, intellectual expertise, major initiatives, breaking news, special events and leadership messages. The video producer will also support every facet of video production, including writing/editing/creating graphic slates within video, create and manage all written and visual content for video publishing on social platforms and maintain a current understanding of the updates on digital landscape of live-streaming and video recording. The video producer is responsible for operating video cameras, production, and lighting equipment, and maintaining an inventory of ongoing video productions and b-roll assets.  The video producer will identify, write, and produce video stories about both basic science and clinical research by CUMC faculty as part of CUMC's editorial and media relations team. The successful candidate should be proficient at interpreting science, medical, and health news and determining the best strategy to convey that news to the news media and public, as well as to medical center faculty and staff. They will possess strong journalistic judgment and skills. A key responsibility of the position is the interviewing of faculty physician/scientists to obtain story ideas and produce videos or other materials that accurately and effectively convey their research and findings, as well as producing videos showcasing CUIMC to a range of audiences (potential and current students, staff and the general public). They should be able to produce video for use across social media platforms and they should be an exceptional video editor.  Responsibilities The Video Producer collaborates with communications colleagues from across the university as well as deans, department chairs, and faculty members to proactively develop strategic long­-term video plans. The incumbent attends selected university events. Occasionally, these events take place in the evenings and on weekends. Occasionally, this also includes event coverage. The video producer contributes ideas and engages with their teammates in an ongoing effort to improve and strengthen the office's professional environment. They work closely with their multimedia teammates across CUMC and the university and supports well­ coordinated outreach that enhances the university's visibility. The video producer should also be comfortable with some basic photography needs, such as headshots, and be able to serve as the department point person for large scale productions involving an outside vendor.  They will work closely with colleagues to promote and adhere to uniform branded elements. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience. Minimum 6-8 years of experience working in film/video production. The ability to edit and capture high-quality video with HDSLR and professional video cameras. Proficiency in a range of video-related software, including but not limited to, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, Premiere, After Effects, Pro Tools, and Photoshop. Advanced knowledge of web video distribution for social media platforms. Ability to write and edit descriptions and on-screen captions for video content. Advanced experience with distributing web video across social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Must be team-oriented and preferably have experience working in mission- or research-driven institutions, such as higher-education, foundations, hospitals, or museums. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as a team member. Self-motivated and work effectively under deadline pressure while coordinating multiple tasks Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:55:11 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15491092/news-editor-city-ottawa https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15491092/news-editor-city-ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, The Opportunity: The Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Sun newsroom has an immediate opening for digital journalism leader to help set the news agenda in the nation’s capital. Responsibilities: Oversee the afternoon news operation; ensuring the team is on track to lead the market in breaking news. Assign news and feature stories and work with reporters on developing them. Edit news and feature stories to the highest editorial standards. Help develop and execute the newsroom’s newsletter and digital engagement strategies. Final sign-off and approval of the print products. This position involves working one weekend day (Sunday) and afternoons/evenings, for the most part, although schedules may change. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cv and examples of their work We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Capabilities: you possess some or all of the following skills: Strong communicator. If anything, you over communicate. Leadership. You lead via collaboration and influence, manage conflict gracefully. This may be your first management position, but you’ve a track record of leading others. Creativity. You’re able to envision the next-day story, find the quirky angle or enterprising feature, think of something we should be explaining. Passion for innovative digital storytelling. Entrepreneurship. You’re constantly coming up with the new ideas to engage readers, whether it’s a social Q&A or a new newsletter. Strong headline and display copy writing skills. Experience in a daily newsroom is necessary. Bonus points if you know Ottawa well. Knowledge of French is an asset, but not a requirement. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:01:36 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14957725/supervising-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14957725/supervising-producer 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. KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public. KUOW believes attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission to create and serve a more informed public. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Supervising Producer to manage editorial process and produce local news segments for broadcast in KUOW daily news magazines.  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES •Coaches and directs production team to deliver segments on a daily basis. •Seeks out new voices to appear on air, develops local sources. •Conceptualizes and plans long-term and special coverage. •Edits Producer and Host content for broadcast as assigned. •Develops pitches and researches topics. •Pre-interviews and books guests, provides hosts with background research. •Writes host introductions and interview questions. •First-responder in breaking news situations that my require evening and weekend work. •Gathers sound, conducts interviews in the field as assigned. •Directs or call-screens live program segments as assigned. •Interacts with audience via social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook. •May develop and write online posts and broadcast spots of program content. •Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Position reports to the Director of New Content and Innovation. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision team of three producers on The Record, along with interns and volunteers. Requirements include: •Bachelor's degree and three years of professional broadcast journalism experience of increasing responsibility, with background in talk programming and radio production. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements. •Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to write and produce effectively under deadline. •Demonstrated high productivity and knowledge of professional broadcast and journalistic standards and practices. •Knowledge of current events and Northwest issues. •Demonstrated news judgment and ability to prioritize coverage. •Ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to professionally represent the station •Familiarity with and appreciation of public radio programming. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. 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 may include Work 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. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:25:42 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381628/managing-producer-think-out-loud https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381628/managing-producer-think-out-loud Portland, Oregon, OPB is hiring a Managing Producer for our daily news and discussion program, “Think Out Loud ® ” who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production on both broadcast and on-demand platforms. For additional information and application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page . OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:34:14 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15453500/dow-jones-news-fund-summer-internship-program https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15453500/dow-jones-news-fund-summer-internship-program Nationwide, The Dow Jones News Fund seeks college students for paid, summer internships with media organizations across the country. Interns attend one-week training programs before reporting to work in paid internships at top media companies for 10 to 12 weeks. Weekly salaries start at $525. Interns who are enrolled full-time or graduates with federal loans are eligible for $1,500 scholarships. In the application, you will be asked to indicate which training programs/internship positions interest you. You may select more than one. Your choices: Business Reporting : Sharpen your reporting skills next summer telling the stories of entrepreneurs, mergers and acquisitions, workers and labor unions, tech startups, Black-owned businesses, stocks and bonds, cryptocurrency, real estate and so much more. Spend a week learning all there is to know about the business beat from the best in the business. Data Journalism : Spend next summer asking tough questions, digging into government records and building interactive data visualizations that reveal untold stories. At the DJNF data journalism program, interns refine skills like making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, learning computer-assisted reporting and analyzing and cleaning data. Digital Media : Learn how to flex your digital skills next summer. This program covers a little bit of everything—from creating engaging visual and audio content to analyzing web traffic and social media, to learning the latest storytelling techniques--to make sure you are ready to jump into a rapidly evolving media ecosystem. Multiplatform Editing : If you love language and are passionate about fact-checking, grammar and spelling, you have a future in editing. Editors assess copy for accuracy, completeness, tone and style, write headlines and design pages. During the training, interns hone their visual design, headline writing and SEO skills, strengthen their news judgment and publish high quality content on deadline.  Application Deadline: November 5, 2021 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS FOR APPLICATION Please have these documents ready to attach before starting the application: Résumé Unofficial transcript. (For graduate students, attach your undergraduate transcript) A 500-word essay:  Tell us about a time you learned a life lesson the hard way Samples of your work. Please attach 3-5 clips of stories you wrote or links to digital content you produced. For data journalism you may attach code you have written or a data visualization you created; editors can provide headlines, page designs or social media posts. Please note you must combine your work samples into one PDF or Word document. ELIGIBILITY College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who are enrolled in school full-time as of Nov. 5, 2021, are eligible to apply. This includes December graduates.  U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are also eligible. Former professionals (those who have worked full-time on staff as a journalist for a year or more) in the U.S. or abroad are not eligible. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:51:59 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381284/audio-editor-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15381284/audio-editor-producer San Francisco, California, MISSION:   Climate One is the premier platform for the conversation about climate disruption. Through our podcast, national radio show, and live convenings for thought leaders and concerned members  of the public, we create opportunities for dialogue, exchange, and reflection that deepen  understanding and catalyze solutions.  POSITION OVERVIEW:   We’re looking for a dynamic, experienced audio editor who will help craft the sound of our weekly podcast and radio show for a global audience who cares deeply about climate and justice issues. We want someone who knows how to make compelling audio and who will bring new ideas for fostering insightful conversations and engaging storytelling to our team, particularly as we deepen our coverage of how climate chaos intersects with social and economic justice.  The Audio Editor & Producer helps develop weekly programs in collaboration with the Climate  One team and works in tandem with our existing Audio Editor/Producer. Once the interviews are recorded, the Audio Editor & Producers are responsible for scripting, audio editing and sound design. In addition, the Audio Editor & Producer may contribute to researching, reporting and booking guests for the program. Climate One is based in San Francisco at The Commonwealth Club of California, a non-profit  and non-partisan public forum. Audio Editor & Producer applicants can be based anywhere and  are expected to travel (at the Club’s expense) to work in San Francisco a few times per year to build team cohesion.  Status: Salaried, Exempt  Schedule: Full time.  Salary/Compensation: $55,000 to $72,000.  Full health, dental, and vision benefits, and 401K plan with 4% employer match.   VISION:   We envision a world where a clear-eyed awareness of the climate crisis shapes decisions  ranging from personal behavior to public policy and where the full spectrum of humanity’s  wisdom, talent, and expertise is marshaled toward the wellbeing of all life on Earth.  Inclusion is the key to our success: We’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential and diverse voices are not just heard, but are influential. We are seeking a motivated and talented producer who will  help shape the most important conversation of our time, and help us lift up underrepresented voices. We do not expect the most qualified applicant to have prior experience in all aspects of the job; we provide mentorship and guidance to help our team members grow. RESPONSIBILITIES:   Audio Editing:  Perform weekly audio technical and content editing of interviews and full program Produce setup pieces with archival sound and guest interviews  Produce weekly radio promos  Production:  Collaborate with producers on developing episode topics, guests and structure  Draft scripts for billboard, show intro, and host copy  Ensure that audio quality meets NPR standards  Ensure audio editing processes and deadlines are met Support web content publishing QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred High standards as a skilled, meticulous audio editor Minimum of two years experience in broadcast journalism, podcast production, and/or other audio editing preferred Experience editing interviews for continuity, accuracy and time with excellent attention to detail Substantive knowledge preferred of climate-related issues, such as food, energy, water, transportation, urban development, clean technology, and climate justice Lived experience with climate justice issues a plus REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   Excellent written communications  Experience working effectively independently with limited direction, as well as with  others as part of a team Ability to work as part of a production team producing radio interviews and writing scripts Ability to collaborate with freelance journalists as well as staff Ability to work well under pressure while juggling different programs on varied  schedules Required technical skills: Proficient using ProTools, Audition or equivalent audio editing software; knowledge of Google Drive and content management systems Experience with video editing tools and iZotope audio tools a plus TO APPLY :   Interested candidates should submit a single PDF attachment that includes the following:  A cover letter including links to two audio samples (please specify your role in producing them)  Your resume  A writing sample specific to podcast or radio (such as a script)  Please send application to brad@climateone.org with the subject line “Audio Editor & Producer.”  Application deadline: September 30, 2021.  Inclusion and respect are core values of Climate One from The Commonwealth Club. We are  a small team that enjoys working together and is treated fairly. We are an Equal Employment  Opportunity employer that is keen to further diversify our workforce and we encourage individuals of color, LGBTQ and women to apply.  Thank you in advance for your interest in Climate One. Due to the volume of applicants,  only candidates who will be invited to interview will be contacted. Position is open until filled. (Revised 8/10/21) Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:11:23 -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/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. Sat, 25 Sep 2021 03:49:17 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15448116/supervising-producer-editor-komu-tv-nbc-and-assistant-professional-practice-professor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15448116/supervising-producer-editor-komu-tv-nbc-and-assistant-professional-practice-professor Columbia, Missouri, Supervising Producer/Editor, KOMU-TV (NBC), and Assistant Professional Practice Professor, University of Missouri School of Journalism   Job Description   The University of Missouri School of Journalism and KOMU 8 News are looking for a dynamic individual with expertise, vision and energy to serve as a news producer and editor of our on-air and digital journalism at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri-owned and operated commercial television station. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, renewable, 12-month faculty appointment. The anticipated start date for the position is Nov. 1, 2021.   This position involves guiding and overseeing daily story development, guiding and overseeing the building of newscasts, and editing reporter and producer content on deadline. The successful candidate must be able to lead change and collaborate with faculty, staff and students across newsrooms and platforms throughout the Missouri School of Journalism. Our news outlets serve Mid-Missouri and share content from our large statehouse operation with journalism outlets across the state. In addition to KOMU-TV, our media holdings include a community newspaper (The Columbia Missourian), a city magazine (Vox), and NPR member station (KBIA-FM) and a digital statewide business publication (Missouri Business Alert).   Since 1953, journalism students have obtained hands-on experience at KOMU-TV utilizing the Missouri Method. This learning-by-doing experience in community newsrooms continues to be the gold standard for training journalists. More than two-thirds of the nation's television newsrooms recruit at the School of Journalism and KOMU-TV annually. In addition, many national news organizations and networks also hire our graduates.   In addition to overseeing coverage and serving as a lab instructor in reporting classes, news producers/editors teach journalism classes in the Journalism School.   The right candidate will have writing, editing, producing and supervisory skills, teaching or training experience and an enthusiasm for working with aspiring journalists. This faculty member will work with students. Specific newsroom assignments will be "supervising producer'' — overseeing production of daily newscasts; and serving as "Tiger Chair'' — the editor who edits and approves scripts and coaches students in story development and assembly. Under University policy, the teaching load for professional practice faculty is four traditional courses a semester or the equivalent mix of traditional (classroom) and clinical (newsroom) teaching.   The news producer/editor will: Serve as supervising producer, overseeing production of designated daily newscasts Serve as "Tiger Chair," coaching student journalists through story development and assembly, and editing and approving scripts and video Coordinate all aspects of ensuring quality news content and production in daily newscasts and across digital and streaming platforms Work with student journalists on storytelling, writing, producing, investigative process, news judgment, ethics and principles of journalism. Manage a staff of student reporters, plus graduate and undergraduate student workers focusing on reporting, news judgment and ethical decision-making. Plan and supervise necessary travel Teach a journalism class each semester Work with community members and leaders to build relationships and ensure inclusive coverage. Hold a faculty appointment at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Work with the news editors, digital editors and students at other Missouri School of Journalism news platforms to create quality converged coverage. Other duties as assigned   This position will require working nights and some weekends, and work hours will vary depending on news coverage and production needs, which will be determined in consultation with the KOMU-TV News Director.   Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in reporting, producing, writing and managing staff in a digital journalism environment. A bachelor's degree.   The committee is also interested in candidates who bring: The ethical judgment and skill to teach young journalists how to make tough calls on their feet. A proven track record of producing quality news coverage. Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills. A deep, applied understanding of how to use visual and audio journalism, digital video, and social media to enhance journalistic storytelling. The ability to juggle a vibrant daily newsroom's many needs with ambitious, long-term projects. A track record as a collegial collaborator in a newsroom without silos.   Application Materials Please visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ to access the online application system. Reference job ID 38314.  Upload (a) a letter of application that describes your interest in teaching, your teaching philosophy, and your thoughts about teaching television journalism; (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) the names and contact information for three references, and (d) a one-page diversity statement that specifically addresses how you would engage with a diverse student population with regards to teaching, research, mentoring, and advising.   Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at  http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer, and is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:42:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406502/digital-planner https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15406502/digital-planner Chicago, Illinois,   Crain's Chicago Business a growing and dynamic business publication owned by Crain Communications Inc., is seeking a Digital Planner to lead the implementation of advertising packages, manage client interactions and ensure our advertisers are provided with a high level of post-sale service. In this role you will be an integral part of a cross-functional Crain's Chicago Business business team. You will regularly collaborate with sales representatives, internal marketers, advertisers and ad-ops and your work will directly impact the bottom line in a key area of our business.   Responsibilities Actively monitor and manage digital advertising inventory, trafficking instructions and year-to-date reports Primary liaison between client and sales person to analyze, troubleshoot and optimize campaigns Work closely with corporate ad operations, Digital GM, Associate Publisher and the marketing staff to ensure all digital assets for large ad packages are executed correctly Oversee all campaign reporting efforts, with a close watch over white-glove clients Continually deliver proactive recommendations for better and more effective delivery Assist in setting up new product offerings and forecast future inventory Assist local sales reps with RFPs, sales proposals, screen shots, confirmation of campaign delivery and reporting Assist with creative collection when necessary Manage digital trades Attend sales meetings and occasionally sales calls Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications or business Minimum of 2 years experience in digital advertising account management for a B2B publisher Comprehensive understanding of campaign management and advertising performance metrics Experience working within the OpenAdStream and DFP advertising management system Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Strong communication, detail, multi-tasking and problem solving Experience working with multiple complex and multi-channel advertising programs     Preferences Outgoing and assertive personality, ability to work with people of all levels and authority Working knowledge of Rich Media, HTML, Javascript Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet deadlines, have professional demeanor and previous experience with customer contact require Proven customer service experience with excellent telephone and email skills Team player with collaborative spirit Ability to understand and articulate asset problems to internal and external partners Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:07:31 -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/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/14787893/project-manager-institute-for-digital-innovation-idia https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14787893/project-manager-institute-for-digital-innovation-idia Fairfax, Virginia, Department: Office of Research Web Announcement: Project Manager, Institute for Digital InnovAtion ( IDIA ) The George Mason University, Institute for Digital InnovAtion invites applications for the Project Manager position. 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 Institute for Digital InnovAtion ( IDIA ): IDIA aims to engage researchers, innovators, and scholars of the Mason community with other organizations and businesses to shape our digital society's future while promoting equality, well-being, security, and prosperity. IDIA works with a community of several hundred faculty members from various technical and non-technical backgrounds. While the focus is on building strong external partnerships with GovCon, private sector, schools, and colleges to amplify Mason's research impact, we offer opportunities such as roundtables and seed funding for multidisciplinary ideation. The IDIA advisory committee is comprised of representatives from all colleges and schools at Mason. IDIA will be headquartered at the Arlington campus. Three main thrusts of IDIA : Technologies: Inventing new algorithms, digital techniques, and technologies; Systems: Developing and deploying computing systems to advance fields as diverse as finance, education, built infrastructure, science, economics, agriculture, health, transportation, entertainment, national security, and social justice; Digital Society: Engaging in critical reflection that examines the implications of digital innovation to ensure that innovators are sensitive to designing and innovating responsibly and that key stakeholders – including users, innovators, policy-makers, and the public at large – are informed about technology's social, ethical, political, and economic impacts. About the Position: IDIA invites project managers who are collaborative, strategic, and insightful with a proven track record of successful initiatives to apply for this exciting position. Reporting to IDIA's Executive Director, the Project Manager will work on various project activities such as background research, convening meetings, drafting communications, and managing the website and social media content. The Project Manager will primarily manage projects that connect the university, faculty, and students with key stakeholders such as companies, local, state, and federal agencies. These projects are the core of the institute as they enable Mason faculty and students to collaborate externally, enhancing the university's research and scholarship portfolio. Responsibilities: Oversee and manage projects and initiatives related to the institute; Use project management tools for task/time/resource management; Ensure the accuracy, coordination, and prioritization of projects; Evaluate data and prepare reports as required on various topics; Manage timeliness of all assigned projects, ensuring quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction; Convene meetings as needed to gather requirements for projects; Regularly report project status; Draft communications and manage the content of the IDIA website, monthly newsletters, quarterly magazines, annual reports, and social media channels; Work with the graphic designer to ensure the accuracy of the information and the quality of design; Provide analysis of web and social media content performance by generating bi-weekly and monthly reports; Manage networking events/conferences as assigned; Work with RII and other members of the team to ensure that IDIA events are well-conceived, managed, and executed; Track the expenditure and maintain the budget; Track and record KPI metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Required Qualifications: Masters degree in a discipline relevant to the work of IDIA ; 7+ years of experience using project management tools for task/time/resource management; Must have strong, demonstrated writing skills and ability to proofread and edit content; Experience in website platforms such as Word Press, multimedia, and graphic design; Broad knowledge of computing disciplines; Experience in technology-enriched research programs; Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism; Must have excellent organizational skills, with the proven ability to independently juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with the research development lifecycle; Experience working with a research support team; Experience working with federal grants; Experience in a large dispersed university environment. Additional Desired Competencies: Exceptional emotional intelligence and initiative, with a demonstrated capacity for creative, human-centered problem-solving; Demonstrated skills in managing and working with external personnel in a team environment. Salary: Salary 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 “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Equity Statement: George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:33:20 -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/15453329/assistant-managing-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15453329/assistant-managing-editor Detroit, Michigan, Assistant Managing Editor Crain’s Detroit Business seeks an assistant managing editor. The right candidate will have strong digital editing skills, a track record of overseeing big stories and comfort in shifting between daily breaking news and a weekly print edition. This editor will manage a high-producing team of reporters, assigning and editing breaking stories and enterprise with a premium on scoops and news our business audience can’t get elsewhere. We’re looking for leaders who are collaborative, flexible and eager to innovate as we navigate a hybrid work environment. Duties Assigning and editing stories for news-oriented business publication; publishing copy to Web, mobile app and email newsletter platforms; and some social media posting. Working with reporters to recognize and develop breaking news and deep enterprise that gets results. Managing special projects as assigned. Maintaining weekly and longer-term coverage plans and story budgets. Coordinating staff reporters, freelancers, photographers and digital producers to appropriately package stories for maximum impact. Basic   Qualifications Needed: Bachelor’s degree. At least 5 years of journalism experience, including reporting, editing, headline writing, and publishing to web in a deadline-driven newsroom. Experience managing staff and freelancers.  Strong macro-level editing skills: context, structure, pacing; and micro-level editing skills: facts, aesthetics, tone, voice, clarity. Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for the big picture and an ear for fine details. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to work out of Detroit newsroom as needed, currently several days per week. Occasional night and weekend work, typically done remotely, is required. Online portfolio or links to recent and relevant work. Preferences: Past editorial management experience and business journalism experience.  Experience in both print and digital formats a plus. Ability to think outside of the box and offer new ideas. Proficiency in social media Comfort with occasional speaking appearances at Crain’s events or in other media. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Brand Overview: Since 1985,  Crain's Detroit Business  has been the premier source of local business news and information for the Detroit’s area's influential business executives.  Crain’s Detroit Business  is a full-service communications company – connecting affluent and influential decision makers by providing insights, analysis and opinion needed to navigate Detroit’s business landscape. We are constantly innovating to solve your business problems – from both inside and outside our newsroom. Our integrated approach - across print, digital, in-person event and custom content platforms - aligns powerful content with a powerful audience. www.crainsdetroit.com @crainsdetroit Crain Overview: Crain Communications  has been at the forefront of the publishing industry for more than a century. As a privately held company, we maintain a personal responsibility for elevating our work to be the best it can be. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:46:30 -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/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/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