Florida–Reporting/Research position with Sun Sentinel
Computer-Assisted Reporting Specialist - The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is seeking an aggressive, skilled Computer-Assisted Reporting specialist to work with reporters and editors throughout the newsroom on CAR dailies and projects. The specialist will work as part of a CAR team on database acquisition and analysis, mapping, training of newsroom staff and development of intranet Web pages for use by reporters. At the Sun-Sentinel, CAR has been an important part of the newsroom for more than 18 years. Our CAR staff works closely with reporters and editors on news stories, from the initial planning stages to the end product. CAR specialists frequently receive bylines. The ideal candidate will be fluent with Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL and ArcGIS and have at least two years experience in CAR work. Web development skills considered a plus. Interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples by Aug. 29 to Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor, 200 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com.
