SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

Reuters seeks
1. Financial Markets reporter, Los Angeles
2. Bond Reporter, New York
3. Energy Markets Reporter, New York
4. Editor (company coverage) and Editor (multimedia planning), New York

Reuters is looking for a top-notch reporter to cover U.S. fuel markets from our Los Angeles bureau at a time in which the refining sector is getting battered by weak recessionary demand and a raft of government policy initiatives that could reshape energy consumption in the world’s top oil user. The winning candidate will join a team of journalists in bureaus across the country, looking at everything from refinery fires and maintenance plans, to volatile gasoline and heating oil prices, to shifting trends in demand, regulation and investment. The U.S. fuel beat is among the most active and important in the global energy space. The reporter will need to know how to cultivate deep sources on trading floors, at refineries, and in corporate and government offices and mine them for the kind of breaking news and analysis on which our specialist energy clients rely. The winning candidate will also need to have a knack for teamwork and may be required to chip in on other general West Coast duties like power plant operations and Northwest hydro levels, general and political coverage from the bureau, and market handoffs to Asia. Applicants should have a bachelors degree and 5 years experience at a major news organization. They should also have a minimum of two years experience covering energy and a track record in breaking news. Finally, good source cultivation is key. All interested parties should apply online at: https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=415641

Thomson Reuters is looking for a dynamic news editor and manager to drive its coverage of companies’ news in the United States, Canada and Latin America. He / She will be leading teams of reporters covering everything from bankruptcies to M&A deals, earnings, new tech products, and financial crimes. In recent months that has meant General Motors, Madoff, Merck-Schering Plough and Steve Jobs. Applicants must have a very competitive streak - we don’t intend to be No.2 on major stories - and a track record of heading teams that build strong sources, break stories and can quickly provide smart analysis of spot news developments. Candidates should also be known as a good manager who provides the ideas, enthusiasm and management skills needed to bring out the best in a team. It is also important that the person appointed is keen on working in all multimedia formats, including video, blogs, and chatrooms, and be able to work cooperatively cross asset classes and geographies. The person taking this position will be the deputy to the regional editor for companies and will help him run a team of 130 journalists across the Americas. The job entails spot news planning, driving exclusive news coverage, directly managing several other editors in charge, managing several teams, including the legal and restructuring teams, and directing longer-term projects. He / She will also ensure that they are organized for events next day/next week/next month and will be responsible for coordinating with editors across the globe and other asset classes. They will have a key role in helping to drive overall strategy and establishing new ways of distributing news and new news formats. It is required that all applicants have at least 7 years experience with a major news organization and a background in financial news. He / She must have great news judgment, writing and editing skills, enough of a background in building
sources and breaking news to direct reporters effectively. You must be a smart thinker with the ability to quickly see where a story is likely to head next, have a strong record in motivating teams and getting the best out of them, be flexible and be prepared to push new story formats and ideas and be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills. A background in multimedia production is desirable as is knowledge of financial accounting and editorial technology. A degree or equivalent work experience is a must.

Thomson Reuters is looking for someone to provide strong leadership, learning opportunities and a culture of ethical behavior and innovation. The Editor will provide direction to staff communicate priorities including reduction of low value content. They will positively promote business initiates (eg. 2012 and Lynx rollout) and support staff who have difficulty with the uncertainty of change. The Editor will encourage staff to generate practical solutions to problems and he/she will represent Reuters News and Thomson Reuters and raise the brand for internal and external audiences. Finally, they will be responsible for reallocating resources in response to changing news coverage and other business needs in consultation with stakeholders. Please apply online at: https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=401241

Thomson Reuters LPC is seeking to hire an aggressive reporter to cover the secondary high-yield bond and loan markets. The job entails writing quick hitting real-time stories on secondary trades, distressed trading, loan buybacks and loan amendments and their impact on trading levels for loanconnector.com and the Reuters wire. The job also entails writing trend pieces and feature articles on the secondary loan and high yield bond markets for Thomson Reuters LPC’s flag ship publication Gold Sheets. The selected candidate will write breaking news on trading levels on high yield bonds and leveraged loans, cover amendments, including and loan and bond buybacks and their impact on trading levels as well as loan portfolio sales and potential CLO liquidations. S/he will also assist team members in writing daily market wrap-ups. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, a minimum two year debt market reporting experience, a record of breaking news, a record of making key sources and contacts, financial reporting /analysis background, the proven ability to write complex material in a clear, concise and compelling language, multimedia/online experience, weekly publication experience and the ability to work with others. Please apply online at: https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=365900

Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced journalist with a deep understanding of financial markets and data to develop and maintain the daily and long-range editorial agenda for a new multimedia service for financial professionals. The Planning Editor will collaborate with Reuters News, counterparts on the Assignment Desk in New York, London and Hong Kong, and business divisions across Thomson Reuters Markets to identify and prioritize news events and story opportunities for coverage by the Multimedia team. Additionally, this person will identify opportunities to enhance stories with research and analysis derived from Thomson Reuters’ products. Applicants should have at least five years of experience at a news organization serving financial markets professionals and prior editorial experience is preferred. You must be able to identify story angles and market opportunities that will capture the attention of professional investors and traders, must be detail oriented, able to plan and maintain a global calendar and respond to market movements and events. Experience in buy or sell side research or financial markets’ certifications such as CMT, CFA, are pluses. Please apply online at: https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=412521

Thomson Reuters is looking for an Energy Markets Columnist who, on a day to day basis, will have a dual role: to react quickly to breaking news events and major data and to produce agenda-setting columns. Markets demand a stream of new ideas - the successful candidates may not always be proven right, but they should never be dull. The ideal candidate would have the combined skills of an analyst, an economist and a journalist and in-depth knowledge across the energy or agricultural markets. He or she will work closely with the U.S. editors for commodities and energy as well as market reporters and bureaus around the world, sharing ideas to help support best-in-class news coverage as well as a unique and potent personal file of exclusive expert analysis and opinion. Applicants should have ten years or more covering financial markets as an analyst, economist or journalist with expert knowledge on the energy or agricultural markets. Candidates should have a strong, established network of contacts in commodities markets and a keen, in-depth understanding of the Chinese commodities trade and industry stories. He/she should also be able to write quickly and fluently and express complex ideas clearly. An understanding of macro-economics, the politics of commodity producer countries, other financial markets and resource company strategies is a beneficial. Applicants must have a strong grasp of charting and spreadsheets. He/She must also be able to communicate clearly on television and develop a persona via blogs and chat rooms. Finally an eagerness to work as part of a news team in a demanding fast-paced environment is advantageous. Please apply online at: https://toc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=403921

The Center for Public Integrity is seeking a project director to lead our ongoing investigative coverage of the financial crisis and its fallout, both in Washington and nationwide. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the financial markets, the Fed, the Treasury Department, and the financial regulatory agencies, along with investigative chops, a reservoir of reliable sources, and an impressive resume of successful investigative journalism projects on business and finance. Clear writing and strong people skills also a must. Competitive salary and collegial atmosphere. Come join us at the forefront of non-profit investigative journalism. In the past six months, The Center for Public Integrity has won awards from IRE, the Overseas Press Club, Sigma Delta Chi, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and Society of Environmental Journalists, and others. The Center’s ground-breaking Who’s Behind the Financial Meltdown? project represents the best example of how we work and our pursuit of journalistic excellence. The salary is negotiable and the job comes with an excellent benefits package. No phone calls, please. All interested applicants should send resumes to financeproject@publicintegrity.org

The CIR is a non-profit journalism organization in the country devoted to producing original investigative reporting, and hiring for the following:

1. California Editorial Director. Target start date is July 1. Submit cover letter, resume, 3-5 clips or urls of your work to cirjobs@cironline.org by May 29. Put the word Editorial Director in the subject line.
2. Multimedia Producer. Target start date is summer. Please submit a cover letter by May 29 , resume, 3-5 examples of your work to cirjobs@cironline.org. Put the words Web Producer in the subject line. Applications also can be mailed to CIR at 2927 Newbury St., Suite A,Berkeley, CA, 94703.
3. Reporters. Target start date is summer. Please submit a cover letter as an attached Word document by May 29 explaining why you want to be part of this team and which position you are applying for, a resume, 3-5 clips or urls of your work to cirjobs@cironline.org. Put the word Reporter in the subject line.
4. Web Strategy Director. Target start date is July 1. Please submit a cover letter as an attached Word document by May 29 explaining why you want to be part of this team, resume, and urls of your work to cirjobs@cironline.org. Put the words Director of Web Strategy in the subject line.

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
The Center for Investigative Reporting is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Editorial Director to lead a small but dynamic team of journalists for a new reporting initiative to produce in-depth multimedia journalism on issues of critical importance to California. Responsibilities: Hire and lead the editorial operation, including day-to-management and hands-on editing; Develop, conceptualize, and manage stories from start to finish; Work collaboratively to select, prioritize and assign work with the Executive Director of CIR and the Project Director; Serve as editor for other CIR reporting staff when they are working on California focused stories; Play a key role in creating, developing and managing the California project website, working with the Director of Web Strategy and others; Help manage the collaborative relationships with other media, universities and public policy institutes. We want candidates who: Have at least a decade of experience reporting, editing and managing award-winning high impact, in-depth and investigative projects, preferably in California; Are exceptional leaders, communicators and managers; Are able to define, articulate and implement an editorial vision; Excel at generating powerful story ideas; Are creative line editors with strong story telling and writing skills; Have experience using data, creating databases to track source information and making the data accessible to the public on the internet; Are excited at the prospect of working in a challenging, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; Are comfortable with multimedia storytelling, embrace media innovation and the search for new models for sustaining in depth reporting and new ways of engaging audiences. This position reports directly to Robert Rosenthal, the Executive Director of CIR.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
The Center for Investigative Reporting is seeking a creative, agile, and innovative multimedia producer for a new reporting initiative to produce in-depth multimedia journalism on issues of critical importance to California. We are seeking a high-energy producer to create cohesive, appealing multimedia story packages. Successful candidates will be committed to multimedia storytelling excellence and comfortable taking the lead in developing new ways to engage local audiences while making sure content and design meet the standards for quality journalism and web usability. The ideal candidate will have new media journalism background, preferably at least two years experience producing a variety of media packages with text, audio, video, still images, graphics and data. Necessary skills include HTML; general multimedia software and audio editing tools including ProTools, Flash, Photoshop, iMovie, Audacity/Audition/Soundedit, and FinalCut; general text editors (spreadsheets, FTP, etc.) and the ability to write clean, appealing copy. The producer also will be responsible for updating the CIR and California websites, creating graphics for stories, writing headlines and blurbs, updating CIR’s blog; and will contribute to and help shape CIR’s web marketing strategies, including sending out story alerts, tending to social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), link exchanges, updating video sites (YouTube, iTunes, Blip.tv), and other promotional strategies.

REPORTERS
The Center for Investigative Reporting is seeking a small but dynamic team of journalists for a new reporting initiative to produce in-depth multimedia journalism on issues of critical importance to California. We are seeking collaborative, passionate journalists with strong storytelling abilities and track records of producing compelling, creative, original, high impact stories of broad significance. Applicants should be self-starters, with a deep knowledge of California issues, local and state governments, budgets, public policy, government databases and public records. We plan to hire 5-6 full time journalists with a range of experience, from those with three or more years of to those with at least 10 years experience. While we will prioritize those who have worked in multiple mediums, all applicants should have print experience and proven writing skills. Most of the positions will be located in Sacramento and the Bay Area; others will be in Southern California or the Central Valley. Each reporter should have significant expertise in at least one of the following: California budgets, political reform, and money in politics; Education reporting, one with a focus on K 12 and one with higher education, specifically community colleges; Computer assisted reporting; Multimedia reporting.

WEB STRATEGY DIRECTOR
The Center for Investigative Reporting is seeking a Director of Web Strategy & Technology for a new reporting initiative to produce in-depth multimedia journalism on issues of critical importance to California. The successful applicant will be an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader, able to champion, articulate and implement an innovative digital media strategy; help craft a new business model to drive revenue growth and sustain in depth journalism; and tap new technologies to make data accessible and understandable. He or she will be the thought leader and driver for CIR’s digital strategy and will insure that CIR advances its mission on multiple platforms, growing audience and embracing innovation, beginning with the California reporting project. The position will manage technology and web staff and contractors, and oversee CIR’s technology needs, including technology platforms, networking needs, social networking, traffic-building initiatives, and traffic monitoring and reporting. Preferred candidates: have news or consumer focused website development and online product development experience, including multimedia production management, have a track record of creative thinking and innovation in storytelling, ideally including multimedia storytelling, have deep knowledge and experience with digital media and digital media culture, social networking, audience engagement and collaboration tools, cutting edge technology and new platforms, embrace media innovation around new business models for supporting and sustaining in-depth reporting, the presentation of long form reporting and new ways of engaging audiences and storytelling, are exceptional leaders, communicators and managers of technology and web teams, are excited at the prospect of working in a challenging, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, have proven ability to deliver results in production oriented environments, have outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities, and ability to troubleshoot and provide feedback, guidance and solutions. This position reports directly to Robert Rosenthal, the Executive Director of CIR.

For either post, please contact Michelle.White@turner.com.

Director, Medical Unit / Health Coverage. Location: Atlanta
The Director of Health Coverage serves as primary NewsGroup contact for health/medical newsgathering, interacting regularly with CNN, HLN, CNNI, .com, CNNE, etc. He/she oversees field shoots, event coverage and network guest bookings for medical coverage. The director determines the direction of news health coverage for the networks. He/she coordinates medical editorial content as cleared by the Row, S&P and legal department. He/she also oversee breaking news presentation. The director is responsible for the on-air look of segments, the quality of health reporting and on-air performance of health correspondents. Other duties include staff supervision of approximately 25, day-to-day oversight of medical programming for Atlanta-based shows, resource supervision, programming development initiatives and special projects. Qualifications 7-10 years of newsroom/unit management. Excellent management and leadership skills. Experience as producer, copy editor or similar. Thorough understanding of network programming, production and editorial new flow. Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or similar. Strong leadership skills, experienced management skills, excellent communication skills. Skilled at building relationships, working through problems, analyzing situations, multitasking, determining priorities and finding solutions in high-pressure situations. Ability to interact with senior level colleagues and executives. Thorough understanding of the business side of network management, including marketing, promotions, public relations, human resources, network distribution and ad sales.

Senior Executive Producer, Special Events Location: Atlanta, DC or New York
Duties: Propose, analyze, and determine network core coverage and production approach to major planned news events. Determine the editorial, coverage, logistical, and production needs of CNN, CNNi, CNNE, CNN HLN and CNN.com, and how best to accommodate their requirements and desires, given limited resources. Responsible for supervising coverage, which includes coordinating editorial, production and coverage needs of the Newsgroup during the event. Act as senior editorial voice of the department during coverage. Produce live remotes to air. Determine/arrange staffing required for event at remote locations. Manage the assigned staff in all relevant locations during the event. Determine/order transmission, telephone, data facilities for events for all newsgroup entities. Represent CNN in Network Pool planning calls with department/project members. Assist in determining project budgets and bill-backs. Qualifications: 10 years extensive news gathering and field production experience: Must be able to take on logistical requirements for major remotes in the U.S. and overseas: setting up and managing remote workspaces and control rooms. 5 years tape/package/graphics production experience. Script approval experience. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, iNews. 5 years supervision and management experience

WFCR News Director

Staff Associate

Public Radio Station, Amherst, Massachusetts

WFCR-FM, public radio for western New England, licensed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, seeks a News Director for a growing news department with an established record of excellence. If you have exceptional management skills and a solid background as a reporter or program host, we have a wonderful opportunity for you to join a fast-growing radio station that aspires to be among the nation’s top public broadcasters. WFCR ranks in the top 18 public radio stations for market share nationally and currently serves almost 200,000 listeners per week.

The News Director will lead a staff of five reporters, providing management and editorial oversight for the department; produce the daily news program Morning Edition, report, host and produce other programs; participate in station planning as part of the senior management team; and participate in on-air fundraising. WFCR produces daily news and feature reports and occasional documentaries, and plans to add additional interview and public affairs programming.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years experience in radio journalism and production, preferably in public radio. Excellent supervisory and management experience, with an ability to work as part of a management team. Ability to research, write, edit, produce and broadcast high-quality news and feature material. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel and work hours outside the normal business day.

WFCR is located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, a region renowned for distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic and cultural life. Amherst is quintessentially New England with easy access to major metropolitan centers of the Northeast.

Salary and benefits are competitive for medium-market public radio stations; hiring salary range $42,300 - $52,900. (For exceptional candidates, consideration may be given for salary offer up to $58,200.)

Send cover letter, resume and air check to Search R31854, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.The aircheck should include examples of feature reporting and newscast or hosting experience. Review of applications will begin January 19, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

BUREAU CHIEF (based in Bangkok, Thailand)

Dow Jones seeks a bureau chief to manage the business in Thailand and Vietnam. The suitable candidate will direct news coverage, and supervise staff in the two bureaus.

We welcome those with at least seven years’ experience in reporting, preferably including some editing experience and managing experience. Basic Thai language ability is desirable.

Dow Jones Newswires offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading financial and business news companies.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to:

Email: jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com

WPBF TV25, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach seeks the following

1. Nonlinear Editor. Send resume/DVD video to Steve Boyer, Acting News Director, WPBF TV, 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, or attach a WMV file to sboyer@wpbf.com.
2. Assignment Editor. Send resume to sboyer@wpbf.com
3. Reporter. Send resume and five of your most recent stories with LIVE shots and aircheck of recent reporting Steve Boyer, WPBF News 25, 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or sboyer@wpbf.com
4. News Photographer, Send tape and resume to Steven Boyer, WPBF TV, 3970 RCA BLVD, Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or sboyer@wpbf.com.
5. Creative Services Director (production role). Send resume, reel and your marketing philosophy to Caroline Taplett, WPBF, 3970 RCA Blvd. Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
6. Account Executive, Send resume to Ryan Rothstein, 3970 RCA Blvd. Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 or rrothstein@hearst.com

Position details:
NONLINEAR EDITOR
a knowledgeable and proficient nonlinear news editor. A passion for local news and the ability to craft engaging news stories is a must.

Account Executive
2-5 years broadcast sales experience. Qualified applicants must have strong presentation, negotiation and written communication skills. Our team has a commitment to customer service and new business development. We will encourage your creativity and enthusiasm for servicing an existing account list while striving to increase revenue/share and developing new business and station web sales. College degree or equivalent work experience required. Knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel, ratings and programming preferred.

Assignment Editor
The right candidate is aggressive, creative, organized and ready to work in the highly competitive West Palm Beach, FL news market. Applicant must have at least two years experience on the news desk, possess excellent communication skills and impeccable news judgment. Applicant must be hyper-competitive, motivated, and a strong leader. Responsibilities include: assigning crews, making beat calls, and working with producers and news managers to develop story ideas. College degree preferred.

REPORTER
An exciting opportunity for a reporter who is passionate about our business to join our news team. Must be a compelling storyteller and an excellent writer with superior LIVE reporting skills.

NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER:
Candidates should have professional broadcast news photography and non-linear editing experience. News photographer must have valid driver’s license and ability to be trained and certified as an ENG vehicle operator.

Creative Services Director
an aggressive, creative, driven Creative Services Director, looking to make a difference in a terrific mid-sized Southern market. Strategic thinker who has experience producing compelling, research-driven spots that express a brand on air and on-line. A hands on manager who knows news, works well with others and wants to have fun beating strong competitors. The main focus of the position is to conceive, produce and execute news promotions and campaigns. Off-line editing skills required. Lead three person staff. Top of the line editing equipment, great opportunity for upward mobility and strong compensation package. History and creativity with website promotion a plus.

· Lead three-person department and serve as part of the GM’s Department Head team.

· Key Partner in managing the News relationship. Help validate the station positioning through Image and Topical promotion.

· Build the Marketing Plan from research data and careful monitoring of ratings demographic trends.

· Think strategically while planning promotion and marketing efforts for upcoming quarters.

· Create, write and produce promotional spots and campaigns.

· Occasionally edit on Avid non-linear gear.

· Ability to creatively place news/programming promos to take full advantage of on-air opportunities.

· Help organize, lead and publicize community events in the market.

News Director - WIS News 10, Columbia, SC’s #1 station for over 50 years, seeks a News Director who has a successful track record of leading aggressive news coverage. Strong leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and a passion for news are a must. Responsibilities include goal setting, staff management, budget and expense administration, and responsible stewardship of technical resources. Must be able to provide strategic direction for day-to-day news coverage, breaking news, and major stories on air as well as on our high-traffic website, while consistently communicating and protecting the brand image. Successful candidate should exhibit a track record of working with Sales and Promotion on a variety of special projects. Background should include 3-5 years of significant experience in television newsroom management, and the energy and talent to juggle 7 newscasts a day. Send your resume and salary requirement to: VP/General Manager, WIS, PO Box 367, Columbia, SC 29202 or e-mail gsullivan@wistv.com. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/H/V. An employment application may be downloaded from the WIS website and mailed with resume (http://wistv.com).
All employment practices of WIS Television shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Personnel decisions and actions shall not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin/ancestry or disability.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDIOS AND PROJECTS
WNYC FM & AM are America’s most listened to public radio stations, heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation’s most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself.

In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues.
WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations’ cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Responsible for managing engineering department maintenance engineers as well as staff engineers, per diem workers and contractors involved with technical projects, repairs and improvements within the WNYC Radio plant.
· Works with the director of engineering in the administration, planning, prioritizing and implementation of all projects relating to the technical aspects of WNYC facilities. Supervises engineers, per diem engineers, outside contractors etc., assigned to project work
· Oversees the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and attendant record-keeping of WNYC Radio audio plant including all broadcast/recording/ performance studios and control room equipment
· Maintains a proactive relationship with the facilities manager for coordination of telephones, HVAC and other physical plant concerns within the facility
· Maintains a proactive relationship with the director of IT to assure the proper operation of all computer related equipment used in the broadcast facility
· Manages the engineering maintenance shop including supervising and assigning work to staff, setting goals & priorities, and evaluating employees
· Researches designs, implements and trains personnel in new and existing equipment/technology/procedures
· Generates operational/technical guides, standards and procedures, for equipment operators and the maintenance shop
· Participates in engineering department leadership meetings, provides technical expertise, input and progress reports
· Provides backup to director of engineering in the operation and maintenance of WNYC AM & FM’s transmitter facilities
· Work on other special projects and duties as needed

Qualifications:
· Requires minimum five years progressively responsible broadcast engineering experience including component level trouble shooting and repair;
· Previous supervisory experience required
· A degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering or a related field required; B.S.E.E. degree preferred; SBE certification highly desirable.
· Must be able to successfully problem-solve and multi-task under pressure of live broadcast
· Requires ability to handle competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Strong interpersonal skills and communication required
· Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, read, and lift equipment as necessary - required
· Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, and to be on-call for emergencies

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “Assistant Director, SP”.

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Station News Director
White River Broadcasting (News Talk 1010 WCSI, Indiana Country 101.5 WKKG, Classic Hits 104.9 The River and Indiana’s Rock Station Y106) is searching for an experienced News Director to manage the on-air and on-line news presence of our four station group. If you understand the importance of fast and reliable information delivered in multi-media formats to listeners via the airwaves and the web, we want to talk to you. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits including 401(k), excellent work environment and exceptional community. E-mail resume and news samples to John Foster, Director of Programming at jfoster@wcsiradio.com. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Nnew full time job opportunities at WNYC New York Public Radio.

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCER / PROJECT MANAGER, WNYC.ORG
Digital Media Producer/Project Manager is responsible for managing Web projects and incoming digital production requests for wnyc.org.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Manage production of all incoming digital media production requests; prioritize and assign to appropriate team members
· Manage projects for continued evolution of WNYC’s Content Management System; in collaboration with Senior Programmer and production team, develop requirements, establish time frames, test and complete project (or phases) on schedule
· Manage projects related to continued development of WNYC.org website features and redesign
· Manage and coordinate online aspects of WNYC Membership Drives and various membership campaigns
· Responsible for coordinating quality assurance and user testing for Interactive projects
· Manage relations and communications with all WNYC CMS users, serving as main contact
· Responsible for keeping Digital Director informed and up to date on status of all digital media projects
· Manage underwriting department’s online inventory
· Collaborate with listener services to help answer listener feedback, improve web content and usability
· Assist with daily production of the website as needed
· Assist with ongoing development, analysis and strategy to improve web services at WNYC
· Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape such as: design, content, community, user interfaces, information architecture of public broadcasting and other media and news and information websites

Qualifications:
· Requires minimum of two years professional experience as a project manager for a Web site; media experience strongly preferred; previous project management experience required
· Bachelor’s degree required
· Requires ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and to navigate demands of associates with competing needs
· Excellent communication, diplomacy and collaborative skills required
· Requires prior experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external contacts; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Requires proven ability to meet deadlines with acute attention to detail; manage several projects concurrently; build timelines, produce task lists and write technical requirements
· Familiarity with project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Base Camp, Ticketing software required
· Requires ability to deliver results in a transitional environment and deal effectively with ambiguity and change
· Familiarity with DART/DoubleClick ad management software required
· Strong Internet design and production skills using HTML, CSS, Javascript, Photoshop required
· Requires strong writing and copy editing skills
· Must be able to read, write, speak, use a telephone, personal computer, and other office equipment and work in an office environment
· Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, and to be on-call for emergencies required

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “Producer/Project Manager”

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, THE FISHKO FILES
Since 1999, Sara Fishko has been producing personal essays on music, art, culture and media. Fishko’s pieces provide an insightful and accessible look into culture by mixing colorful sound, intimate interviews and thoughtful commentary. The comprehensive archive examines everything from obscure figures in film history to the masterpieces of the greatest classical composers.

ABOUT THE POSITION
WNYC Radio seeks an Associate Producer for The Fishko Files.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Work with producer and host in all aspects of production of regular series The Fishko Files, longer-format special programs, and pilot productions
· Assist with editorial research including online sources, archival research, and pre-interviews of potential sources
· Logistical support including contacting sources and arranging interviews
· Audio production to prepare material for mixing sessions including recording interviews, transfer and editing, duplication, and archiving; prepare podcast
· Assist with preparation of editorial material (audio, text, photographs) for online use
· Organizational support including production schedules, completion of necessary paperwork and documentation, and cataloguing of materials necessary to productions
· Assist with writing background materials for host and with editing material for broadcast
· Suggest programming ideas for consideration
· Work on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
· Bachelors Degree or satisfactory equivalent required
· Requires minimum three years prior professional experience in media or research-driven environment; previous journalism, print and/or broadcast preferred
· Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills required
· Ability to work independently to develop ideas and sources
· Requires familiarity with journalism issues and radio production
· Excellent verbal and written communication required
· Sound organizational skills, with great attention to detail required
· Extensive research skills required
· Ability to meet objectives under deadline pressure required
· Digital audio editing experience required; ProTools experience preferred
· Radio listener (public and commercial) preferred
· Passion for arts, culture, and appreciation of music preferred
· Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read - required
· Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; must be available to work overtime as needed

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “AP FISHKO,” in the subject line.

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING
This position provides leadership, direction and coordination for WNYC’s individual giving fundraising appeals and activities focusing on donors at $1,000 and higher. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, but working closely with the President, Senior Staff and Board of Trustees, the Director of Individual Giving is responsible for ensuring that an enthusiastic, team-oriented, well-coordinated development effort generates support from individual donors for the station and ensures a sound future for WNYC.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Manage overall individual giving efforts for annual operations, creating long-range and short term plans which result in meeting a current income goal from this sector of approximately $2.5 million annually and in identifying strategies that lead to increases in future years.
· Oversee management and growth of Producers Circle membership program (donors at the $1,000-$25,000 levels) focusing on maximizing revenue, increasing retention and renewal percentages, and creating new acquisition opportunities.
· Work closely with Membership department to coordinate messaging, direct mail and update strategies, and to ensure accurate financial tracking and donor information management.
· Direct major donor identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, working in partnership with the President, senior staff, and the Board of Trustees.
· Monitor and track Trustee giving.
· Plan tactics and solicitation strategies for major donor prospects and trustee giving in cooperation with the Capital Campaign team.
· Working in collaboration with Special Events team, conceive and direct the implementation of compelling events designed to cultivate donor interest and relationships with the station.
· Manage a staff of two, ensure that all work cooperatively toward shared goals, communicate well, embrace the importance of WNYC’s mission and programs, and can passionately and articulately convey the station’s message to donors.
· Institute measurable goals and objectives so that team member works together productively and innovatively.
· Provide decision-making and oversight for special projects fundraising efforts as needed.
· Establish strong relationships and lines of communication with programming staff, working together to create accurate and informative messaging, increased donor awareness of key initiatives, and engaging donor cultivation events.
· Administer the Resource Development Committee of the Board of Trustees to enhance the station’s leadership development and fundraising activities.

Qualifications:
* 7-10 years of fundraising development experience required
* Strong experience with individual donors required
* Bachelor’s degree required
* Strong oral and written communication skills required
* Strong social skills; experience working with board members and donors required
* Leadership experience in supervising staff required
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
* Knowledge of Team Approach or other fundraising software required
* Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at one time in fast-paced environment required
* Strong work ethic required
* Commitment to WNYC mission and ability to articulate it required
* Major Gifts experience preferred
* Knowledge of the New York region philanthropic community preferred
* WNYC listener preferred
· Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read required
* Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; must be available to work overtime as needed

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “DIRECTOR INDIVIDUAL GIVING,” in the subject line.

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ABOUT WNYC RADIO
WNYC FM & AM are America’s most listened to public radio stations, heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation’s most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself.

In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues.
WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations’ cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

Job Title: Director / Technical Director / News9
Location: Albany, New York

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and/or technical direct live and recorded segments with team discretion of final news production process.
Operate and maintain working knowledge of production equipment such as SONY switcher, DEKO character generator, remote controlled cameras, audio board, still store, DV videotape machines, computers and various automation systems.
Prioritize workload based on communication with producers.
Review final on-air product to assure high quality, notify producers of any potential editorial problems.
Communicate any technical issues effectively to Sr. Director and Operations Manager.
Provide Cross-Training when needed.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors and customers.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum college degree or technical school training preferred. Two or more years television Technical Directing combo experience preferred, preferably non-linear editing, linear tape editing a plus. Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules as well as overtime when called for by operational need. Demonstrates self-motivation and able to perform effectively and independently in a multi-tasking environment. Must be detail oriented and produce work with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to express ideas in a clear, concise and organized manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to think through a problem, analyze and break it down into parts to resolve or come up with a logical solution. Ability to be watchful, anticipate and act quickly with good judgment. Experience with computerized automation and news systems preferred.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

To apply please submit resume and cover letter to the Time Warner website at; www.timewarner.jobs : Requisition: 95893BR

NEWSPAPER DESIGN DIRECTOR
amNewYork is looking to hire a design director who will bring creativity, innovation and energy to the paper. If you do not have at least 5 years’ experience working at a newspaper or a magazine laying out EDITORIAL CONTENT please to not apply.
The director is responsible for the visual presentation, design management, creative direction and brand stewardship of the paper. Candidates must have top-notch technical and managerial skills and be adept at marrying editorial content with design. The design director reports to the editor in chief of amNewYork and supervises three designers.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom, designing and helping other staffers produce a visually-gripping newspaper – from up-front news pages to back-of-the-book feature sections.
In addition to keeping pace with the demands of the (Monday-Friday) daily, this candidate should continually be working on improving the overall look and feel of the paper. Candidates should have innovative ideas for keeping the paper fresh and for integrating the print product with our Web site, amNY.com. Creative design of Web icons, blog postings and user-generated content are some of the director’s duties.
The director also is responsible for the quality of the production and printing process. Candidates must be expert in QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and be able to teach others these programs.
The director also must be a flexible, fast-thinking multi-tasker, who will work Sunday-Thursday, from about noon until 8 p.m. or so.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee production/design of news pages, feature sections and special sections. Daily hands-on layout and design of the front page and some inside pages. Supervise two designers. Preserve, promote and enhance the amNew York brand. Oversee print quality/reproduction. Work with the online staff to coordinate art/design issues. PDF/prepress, Quark/Photoshop/Illustrator troubleshooting. Photo/graphics editing, selection and color correction.
REQUIRMENTS: At least 5 years’ experience working at a newspaper, wire service or news magazine. At least 2 years’ management experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic arts. Journalism training is a plus. Familiarity with New York City also is a plus.
Competitive salary and benefits. Please email your resume and samples of your work to: diane.goldie@newsday.com. No phone calls please.

REPORTER
amNewYork is looking to hire an energetic, self-starter who can break news and thrive in a fast-paced workplace.
The candidate must have 3-4 years experience working at a daily newspaper or wire service covering crime, courts, transportation, education or government news. This person must be able to write daily stories on deadline and also produce longer, cover stories and projects. The candidate also must feed breaking stories to the online staff and contribute to amNY.com’s blogs and multimedia efforts.

Duties:
•Write clear, accurate, well-crafted news and feature stories on deadline.
• Develop and initiate projects including in-depth features, investigative reports and analytical pieces.
• Make arrangements for photos, videos, graphics and other supplemental publication material for the paper and Web site.

Requirements/Qualifications:
• 3-4 years experience working at a daily newspaper or wire service covering hard news.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
•Ability to break news, cultivate sources and generate sharp stories ideas.
• Familiarity with New York City.
• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
• Ability to use and understand a broad base of information systems, including news wires, data banks of governmental agencies and private organizations, and various other research materials.
• Knowledge of Quark, PhotoShop, video shooting and editing skills a plus.

FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR NEEDED

The Indo-American Arts Council in New York City seeks a high energy, organized, team playing Film Festival Director for its Eighth Annual MIAAC Film Festival November 5-9, 2008. Knowledge and understanding of the film industry, programming & film festival circuit essential. Familiarity with the Indian Independent, Diaspora, Alternate & Arthouse film industry a definite bonus.

Please email resume, 3 references and letter of application to aroon@iaac.us by January 15, 2008.

The MIAAC film festival will celebrate its Eighth Annual Film Festival of Indian Independent and Diaspora Films November 5-9, 2008 in New York City. Our festivals attract large, loyal audiences of both South Asian as well as mainstream American film buffs. The festival schedule includes film screenings, post-screening discussions, networking parties, script link mentoring sessions, panel discussions, awards and much more.

For further information on the IAAC and the MIAAC Film Festival, please visit www.iaac.us.

Aroon Shivdasani, Executive Director,
Indo-American Arts Council Inc.
146West 29th St, Suite 7R3,
New York, NY 100001
Phone: 212 594 3685 Email: aroon@iaac.us
Web: www.iaac.us

> Senior Director, Strategy & Operations
> Development - MTV Networks
>
> New York
>
> Job Code: 777-1-1020071437-15
>
> Job Description: Responsible for building and
> maintaining partnerships with technology,
> service, and content providers in order to
> support the operational / functional
> requirements of the Music Group’s digital
> businesses. . Track success of initiatives and
> make recommendations for new growth or cost
> savings opportunities. . Identify, analyze,
> negotiate, structure, and close strategic
> partnerships, distribution deals, and licensing
> arrangements. . Work closely with Ad Sales,
> Tech, Finance, Business Affairs and Marketing
> in order to execute and implement deals. .
> Compile competitive analysis and industry
> research to support new initiatives. . Reports
> to VP, Strategy and Operations, Music Group
> Digital
>
> Requirements: Minimum 5+ years work experience
> in the digital media, interactive
> entertainment, or music industries,
> specifically within the areas of business
> development, distribution, and licensing. . MBA
> . Proven expertise in competitive, strategic,
> and financial analysis. . Strong PowerPoint,
> Excel, financial analysis, negotiation and
> presentation skills. . Strong business and
> personal ethics. . Applicable progressive
> experience in a strategy/business development
> may be considered in lieu of education.
>
>
>
>
>
> Broadcast, Journalism & Media Positions
>
> On-Air Personality - Clear Channel Radio
> Seattle
>
> Seattle, WA
>
> Job Description: Familiarity with Active Rock
> music formats . Must have knowledge of the
> Tacoma/Seattle local music scene . Good
> organizational and time management skills .
> Experience with computer automation . Ability
> to work without direct supervision .
> Responsible, Reliable and takes direction well
> . Ability to work evenings, overnight and
> weekends
>
> How to Apply Send cover letter, resume and
> application to: Clear Channel Radio Seattle c/o
> Human Resources 351 Elliott Ave West, Suite 300
> Seattle, WA 98119 All resumes MUST be
> accompanied by an application. For an
> application contact 206-494-2000, email
> SeattleRadioJobs@ClearChannel.com, or by
> downloading at kube93.com, kjram.com and
> 957kjrfm.com.
>
>
>
> TV Promo/Marketing Creative Director/Sr. Writer
> Producer - Studio City
>
> Location: New York-NY
>
> We need an inventive and daringly creative
> strategic planner for a national daily
> televised show. Become a part of the dynamic
> team at Studio City® working on the promotion
> of some of America’s highest rated TV shows:
> Live with Regis & Kelly, American Idol Rewind,
> The Tyra Show, Ellen, International Fight
> League, According To Jim, That 70’s Show, and
> South Park as well as promos for NBC, ABC, CBS,
> FOX, plus theatrical trailers, gaming spots,
> and much more!
>
> Our spots are seen by tens of millions of
> viewers each day so we’re only looking for the
> best. See our web site: studiocity.com to
> review our demo reel and learn more about us.
>
> If you can craft a spot that will reach out and
> grab a viewer by the throat, if you constantly
> strive to raise the creative bar, if you¹re up
> on the latest video effects, graphics, and
> music …. if you live and breath national
> television promotion, we want to hear from you
> now.
>
> Job Requirements: The right candidate must be
> confident with working directly with high
> profile talent and be able demonstrate solid
> marketing executive interaction. You must have
> a proven track record of successful, innovative
> and contemporary on-air marketing experience.
> This job is not for the faint of heart and a
> successful candidate will possess deep
> resources of creative talent, resolve,
> diplomacy, with a desire to write and produce,
> along with your creative team in NY and LA, the
> best TV on-air marketing in the country.
>
> Send your demo reel with your resume via US
> Mail or e-mail.
>
> PLEASE… No phone calls regarding this
> position accepted.
>
> Please contact Studio City: Attn: Mel Blaney -
> Exec VP - Creative Director Position via:
>
> 3330 Cahuenga Blvd. Suite 500 - Los Angeles CA
> 90068
>
>
>
> Producer - WHAM-TV
>
> Rochester, NY
>
> Job Requirements: Writing news stories and
> contacting news sources. Producing newscast
> rundowns. Making editorial decisions. Directing
> news crews. Timing newscasts and communicating
> newscast directions to news and production
> staff. Special projects and assignment editing
> as needed.
>
> Education Requirements: One-year broadcast
> experience and a college degree preferred.
> Knowledge of Broadcast Journalism. Knowledge of
> ENG, SNG, electronic graphics, and newsroom
> computers. Ability to work with others.
> Creativity, people skills, and a positive, can
> do attitude are needed. Valid driver license.
> Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be
> able to lift 5-10 lbs.
>
> Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k,
> EAP, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Please send
> resume to Human Resources-News, WHAM-TV, PO Box
> 20555, Rochester, NY 14602-0555, or email:
> staffing@13wham.com
>
Writer/Producer , On Air (Marketing) - The
> Learning Channel/Discovery Communications
>
> Los Angeles, CA
>
> PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH A RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE
> FOR THIS POSITION***
>
> Position Summary: Conceive, write and produce
> television and radio campaigns for TLC
> Marketing that maintain a consistent brand and
> messaging.
>
> Responsibilities: Conceive, write and produce
> television promotion campaigns and radio spots.
> Manage relationships with outside talent,
> production companies and post production
> facilities on a per project basis. Participate
> in producing marketing support materials for
> internal needs. Collaborate on print and
> internet cross promotion.
>
> Requirements: Three-six years of On-Air
> promotion experience as a writer/producer for a
> national broadcast or cable network or related
> agency experience. * Bachelor’s degree in
> related field. * Highly conceptual thinking and
> writing skills. Must be a good storyteller. *
> Strong Knowledge of promo editorial process
> from beginning to end. * Interpersonal,
> motivational, people management and time
> management skills a necessity. * Ability to
> juggle several projects at one time often under
> tight deadlines. * Understanding of Avid/Final
> Cut editing and post-production, HD knowledge a
> plus. Full grasp of industry practices a must.
> * Keen sense of graphic design composition,
> music and sound design. * Ability to direct
> shoots if needed, participate in casting,
> location, wardrobe selection and art direction.
> * Must have the legal right to work in the
> United States.
>
> Associate Director - ESPN, Inc
>
> Bristol, CT
>
> Job Code: 1200653
>
> - ESPN Studio Directing -
>
> In this Bristol, CT based role, you will
> operate under the close and direct supervision
> of the daily Director of International and
> Domestic television productions, and assist
> with the timing & assembly of the show, as well
> as the preparation of assigned elements for the
> show (including graphics, pre-production and
> pre-recorded segments).
>
> Specific responsibilities include: Assisting
> the Director in the execution of live
> television productions from the control room by
> “calling the shots” to the production and
> technical crew involved * Ensuring video
> portions of assigned shows are cued/fed *
> Updating/organizing stillstore images for
> assigned shows * Coordinating video and
> graphics with the flow of the show (graphics
> often in Spanish). * Coordinating remote feeds,
> both domestic and international * Ensuring that
> specific shots are fed to the show correctly
> and on time * Tracking video cut sheets,
> indicating time, audio elements & graphic needs
> * Before assigned productions: coordinating the
> show with the control room and assigned Master
> Control Operators * Handling other related
> special projects as assigned
>
> To qualify, you must be bilingual
> (Spanish/English), possess 3-5 years of
> production experience or preferably network
> equivalent, and a thorough understanding of
> television production. Clear, concise and
> comprehensive verbal communication skills and
> the ability to think quickly in a pressure
> situation will be expected. Hard working,
> detail oriented, passionate about production,
> interested in technical areas and continually
> willing to offer creative ideas is essential.
> College degree preferred.
>
> For immediate consideration, please apply
> online at:
>
http://www.joinourteam.espn.com/joinourteam/home.html,
> reference JOB ID # 124363 and create a Profile.
> No phone calls please. Only qualified
> applicants will be contacted at this time.
> Relocation assistance available. ESPN is an
> EOE/AAE
>

Position Description:
Director, School of Journalism
Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California

The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California seeks a director to lead its accredited School of Journalism.

The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission of journalism and recognizes that the changing media and societal landscape calls for forward-thinking, innovative, ethics-based education in both public relations and journalism. She or he must be committed to the professions, to the training of the next generation of practitioners, and to the value and use of scholarly work relevant to both fields.

The candidate should have a distinguished professional background as well as a familiarity with the academic community. He or she should be a national leader among journalism professionals and educators, eager to take advantage of recent technological developments to build an innovative, cutting-edge curriculum. He or she will have the vision, creativity and leadership necessary to maintain a journalism education program that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing industry.

A successful applicant must be able to inspire, lead and manage journalism and public relations practitioners and those who write about the practice of journalism from various perspectives. Working with the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and the director of USC Annenberg’s School of Communication, the candidate should be a team player able to engage colleagues throughout the university, successfully operating at the highest international and interdisciplinary levels.

Specific Responsibilities
Reporting to the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication, the director of the School of Journalism is a tenured position with responsibility for:
• Developing, in conjunction with the faculty and the dean, the School’s evolving mission, goals and long-range strategic plans.
• Providing leadership in academic and professional communities; helping to lead public and scholarly debate on the future of journalism and public relations; promoting and participating in teaching and scholarly research.
• Leading recruitment of new faculty; providing academic leadership and professional development opportunities to faculty; assigning appropriate administrative roles
to faculty.
• Developing and managing the School of Journalism’s budget; maintaining and updating the journalism school’s courses and curriculum; preparing reports necessary for the university and national accrediting agencies.

Traits and Characteristics
The director will have exceptional verbal and written skills, substantial experience working successfully under pressure in a complex environment, and the proven ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with many constituencies. The ideal candidate will be a nationally celebrated journalist with outstanding achievements as a scholar, experience in academic life and an impressive record as an institution-building administrator.

While most candidates have more experience in either professional or academic life, all candidates should have some experience in both. Candidates will have a strong vision for the future of journalism and public relations education as well as for the challenges and opportunities created by the new technology, the role of the school in a multicultural community and global society, and the special part that can be played by USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism. All candidates should have the professional and/or academic credentials and stature to be eligible for tenure as a full professor at USC.

Education and Compensation
An advanced degree is preferred. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience. Relocation assistance may be available.

Application
Submit curriculum vitae or resume and a letters of interest to:

Professor Joe Saltzman
e-mail: saltzman@usc.edu
USC Annenberg School for Communication
3502 Watt Way
Los Angeles, California 90089-0281
FAX: (213) 740-3772

Application review begins November 1, 2007.
The University of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a leading private research university. Founded in 1880 and elected to membership in the Association of American Universities in 1969, USC is among the top dozen universities in the United States in funded research. Named College of the Year 2000 by Time Magazine/Princeton Review for its involvement with neighboring communities, USC has grown dramatically in the past decade. This is thanks to vigorous leadership, a series of major gifts, its location in an urban center on the Pacific Rim, and the unique interdisciplinary opportunities made possible by combining the strengths of its College of Letters, Arts & Sciences and outstanding professional schools in business, engineering, journalism, law, medicine and other fields.

About the USC Annenberg School for Communication
Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, the USC Annenberg School for Communication is among the nation’s leading institutions devoted to the study of journalism, communication and public relations, and their impact on politics, culture and society. With an enrollment of more than 1,900 graduate and undergraduate students, USC Annenberg offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations.

About the School of Journalism
Founded in 1927 and joined with the Annenberg School for Communication in 1994, USC Annenberg’s School of Journalism provides training in the theory and practice of journalism and public relations. In addition to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism and public relations, USC Annenberg is home to a number of research centers and professional education programs covering topics ranging from digital media integration to arts journalism to strategic public relations.

WFLA-TV

Job Postings
Title: Account Executive

Description: Develop new and incremental revenue by adding new clients and incremental revenue through convergence.
Skills: The talents to be a successful marketing oriented salesperson. An understanding of customer focused selling. Please e-mail resume to advertisingjobs@wfla.com

Title: Graphic Designer

Description: The graphic designer position requires a highly creative and motivated person. This position will require a high level of skill and proficiency in computer graphic design and animation. Proven track record in television graphic design and the ability to coordinate projects with little supervision a must. Skill in a multi-media environment a plus. The job requires a somewhat flexible schedule for working occasional weekend and night assignments
Skills: Must have good technical skills, excellent communication skills and demonstrate a strong sense of conceptualization and design. Candidate must be able to take charge of multiple projects, work smoothly with other designers, producers and directors and be a positive force within the Marketing Department. Qualified applicants need to send your non-returnable tape and resume to: WFLA-TV HR Dept.- 202 S. Parker Street, Tampa, Fl 33606

Title: Inventory Control Coordinator - 2 positions

Description: Prepare 7 logs per week. Maintain traffic instructions files. Process all traffic instructions. Meet company jobs standard/skills for items on attached list.

Skills: Analytical ability-able to identify problems, gather relevant data and note possible cause of problem. Clerical skills - Operate computer, copier and other office equipment, type accurate copy from rough drafts devise and access different filing systems, and maintain attention to detail. Communication skills - listen effectively, respond clearly and directly, prepare clear and concise written reports or records and explain information to others. Please e-mail resume to ctojobs@wfla.com

Title: Political Auditor

Description: The Political Audit person will be responsible for reviewing all MGBG station lowest unit rate reports on a weekly basis to determine if there are any discrepancies in LUC calculation of potential rebated to legally qualified candidates airing schedules during primary, special, and general election windows.
Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and traffic system software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, quick understanding of alpha and numeric fields, very detailed orientated and broadcast industry back ground preferred. ctojobs@wfla.com

Title: Business Analyst/Trainer

Description: Developing and implementing a daily training schedule that institutes best practices in sales operations, enhances inventory management and providing solutions to stations on non-technical issues of sales operational/sales software.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to plan in extensive detail, with management experience preferred in TV broadcast sales, or traffic. ctojobs@wfla.com

Title: Video Editor

Description: Job consists of editing voice-overs and packages for live newscasts using non-linear editing software. Responsibilities also include monitoring newscasts, archiving and cataloging video elements.
Skills: Non-linear editing experience preferred. Must be detailed oriented and able to work under strong deadline pressure. newsjobs@wfla.com

Title: Reporter

Description: Cover, write and produce news stories. Develop contacts and leads to generate enterprise story ideas. Research and verify facts. Seek out and interview news makers.
Skills: Strong writing and storytelling skills. Strong on camera and live reporting ability. Five years experience as on-air reporter. Computer literate. newsjobs@wfla.com

Title: News Associate Producer

Description: Assist in the production of newscasts. Write stories for newscasts. Rip and sort scripts, and run teleprompter if needed.
Skills: College preferred. Knowledge of Computer. Producer background and TV experience preferred. newsjobs@wfla.com

Title: News Producer

Description: Research, write and produce newscasts. Must be creative with great writing skills with a clear vision on what makes a newscast relevant to the community. Must be able to handle lots of breaking news while staying calm under pressure. Need to have a flair for production values.
Skills: Prefer College degree, at least 3 years experience on-line producing and good computer skills. Strong people and communication skills necessary. newsjobs@wfla.com

Title: Director/Technical Director

Description: Responsible for directing and switching fast-paced, complex newscasts and locally produced programs; news cut-ins; and conducting pre & post production sessions.
Skills: Requires minimum of 1-2 years experience as Director/Technical Director. Experience with Grass Valley Kayak & 4000 switchers, Krystal DVE & GVG Ignite system preferable. Familiarity with Sony 900/9100 editor non-linear editing system; ENPS News system; GVG NewsQ Pro playback system, Adobe Premiere, Chyron Duet and Pinnacle Deko graphics system would be helpful. Knowledge of all aspects of television production is a must, including live on-air & locally produced programs. Requires flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. operationsjobs@wfla.com

Title: Administrative Assistant

Description: Responsible for general office correspondence, answer the phone, filing, managing the TRANS/Act common client file, preparing weekly, monthly reports, booking travel, order office supplies, and all other general office duties.
Skills: Must have a broadcast background and prefer a minimum of 1-year experience working in a television traffic department. Effective oral, written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, mathematical proficiency plus the ability to perform under pressure and adhere to deadlines. Demonstrate the initiative to perform tasks completely, effectively, accurately, and with a minimal amount of supervision. Must have knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and the ability to learn other software systems. Needs to be able to work quickly and accurately with names, numbers, and symbols.

ctojobs@wfla.com

Title: General Manager, CTO

Description: Manage the installation, maintenance and integrity of the centralized broadcast television traffic system. Manage the training, system capabilities, development and implementation of policies, processes and procedures of the traffic system at CTO and client station levels.
Skills: Must have the ability to manage and negotiate with outside vendors as well as implement and manage large software installations. Excellent oral and written communication skills - report writing/creating. Computer skills must include significant knowledge of broadcast traffic systems, rep interface, automation systems, sales service systems, MSWord, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced Excel. Must be well organized and able to delegate. Ability to consistently implement policies and procedures, training programs, manage change and lead committees. Must have the ability to make presentations and travel. Send resume to MGBG HR 111 North 4th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

If not specified, please send resume and cover letter to WFLA News Channel 8, Attn: Human Resources, 202 South Parker Street, Tampa, FL. 33606, fax to (813) 275-8895, or e-mail to hr@wfla.com. An application must be completed through www.mediageneral.com. (Please no attachments or phone calls).

Drug testing and background check are prerequisite for employment. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

EOE M/F/V/D Revised 10/2/2007

News Director

News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn is looking for the right individual to handle general management of all aspects of the business, including, but not limited to, administration of personnel, budgets, facilities management, planning, marketing, editorial direction and control. Also, responsibility for positioning the product for advertising sales. Specific responsibilities include overseeing the programming and editorial direction of the channel, the development of and supervising adherence to budgets and forecasts, determining operational policies and overseeing implementation of operational, network and company policies, recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising direct reports and other staff as appropriate, determining equipment and facility needs and overseeing purchases and working with management to maximize ad sales revenue. Position requires ten years in journalism, including five in television news with a reputation for quality demonstrated through awards or honors. A track record in managing high pressure newsroom environment. Bachelor`s degree or equivalent experience required. All-news format experience preferred and extensive industry/technical knowledge. Must have excellent ability to develop operational plans as well as to develop and manage budgets. Experience in programming, production, and ad sales preferred. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, multi-tasking, leadership, communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. To submit your resume, please visit www.cablevision.jobs and search for ReqID 4565BR. Cablevision is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

News Director. KDAF CW33 is seeking a dynamic leader, with a proven track record, to head our News Department. This individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, manage the day-to-day operations of the news department, personnel management, financial management, budgeting, and work with other departments to achieve station’s goals. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years news senior management experience in broadcast journalism and newscast production as well as a keen eye for local news. Degree in journalism preferred. Job Code: ND-001. Submit resume to Human Resources, 8001 John Carpenter Fwy., Dallas TX. 75247. EOE and Drug Free Workplace. No phone calls please.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

WNYC FM & AM are America’s most listened to public radio stations, heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation’s most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself.

In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues.
WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations’ cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

Reporting to the CFO, the hands-on Director will manage the daily activities of the finance department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Oversee all accounting and financial functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, general ledger, compliance, and internal and external reporting.
· Responsible for budgeting and forecasting process including the preparation and consolidation of 30 departmental budgets in collaboration with internal managers and external production partners.
· Partner with all department heads to provide financial support and direction and to maintain fiscal oversight.
· Work closely with revenue generating departments including Membership, Development, and Underwriting to ensure accuracy of data, target tracking, and variance analysis.
· Create financial reports for senior management team and board committee meetings and analyze financial performance against objectives and budget.
· Manage annual audit and ensure accurate and prompt issuance of financial statements and filing of state and federal tax returns.
· Manage internal audit function to ensure timeliness and completeness of departmental reviews and implementation of best practices and corrective policies and procedures.
· Responsible for regulatory reporting compliance to Federal and State agencies.
· Monitor cash flow and debt covenant compliance.
· Prepare financial models for ad-hoc projects.
· Manage and/or establish relationships with key partners such as audit and tax advisors, software providers, banks, major vendors, etc. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization.
· Establish/expand accounting polices surrounding the build-out and move to new facilities in summer 2007.
· Manage and develop personnel in the finance department. Able to pick up the tasks of direct reports as needed.

Qualifications:

(Required)
* Certified Public Accountant
* Expert in Microsoft Excel
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects at one time
* Minimum 7-10 years public and private accounting experience

(Preferred)

* Big Four background
* Five years non-profit experience
* Proficient in Great Plains modules and FRx report writing software

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online at www.wnyc.org/jobs. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Current MSNBC.com job postings as of
All MSNBC positions are also posted on our website job board:
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EDITORIAL OPENINGS

Director, Site UI (Redmond) Ready to lead the UI design of the web’s top news site? Show us the big
> picture, but also the blueprints for getting there by balancing your
> visual brilliance with your inner information architect. As the Director
> of Site UI, you will manage a new team that creates everything from the
> homepage layout to page designs for original features, right down to the
> smallest detail. Work with our developers, news graphics team and the
> rest of the editorial department to build the most visually compelling,
> best packaged journalism on the web. To achieve this, you must advocate
> for and provide standards-based XHTML/CSS markup written for maximum
> flexibility. You must also be a natural leader who can collaborate
> across departments, champion change, inspire a team to reach the highest
> standards, enforce strict deadlines and see this job as the
> extraordinary opportunity it is.
>
> Media experience is a big plus, but markup mastery is a must. Preferred
> candidates will have 7+ years experience working in a key role on a
> large multi-faceted site, and 3+ years strong management skills leading
> a team. Persuade us with an online portfolio demonstrating visually and
> functionally effective page designs. This position is located in the
> Seattle-area.
>
> Designer, Site UI (Redmond)
> Ready to take the UI design of the web’s top news site to the next
> level? Bring both sides of your brain together into designs that are as
> effective as they are beautiful. As a Site UI Designer, you will
> conceive and help build everything from the homepage layout to page
> designs for original features, right down to the smallest detail.
> Working with our developers, news graphics team and the rest of the
> editorial department, you will play a key role in creating the most
> visually compelling, best packaged journalism on the web. To achieve
> this, you must practice standards-based XHTML/CSS markup written for
> maximum flexibility. You must also be a team player who can contribute
> fresh ideas, collaborate across departments to get them done, offer
> user-focused solutions to complex problems, understand content flow and
> workflow within a publishing system–all while meeting deadlines.
>
> Media experience is a big plus, but markup expertise is a must, as is at
> least two years design work in online editorial sites. The bigger the
> sites you’ve worked on and the more years of web experience, the better.
> Persuade us with an online portfolio demonstrating visually and
> functionally effective page designs that you mocked up and marked up.
> This position is located in the Seattle-area.

Editor/Producer (Nightly News) (NYC)
> Primarily responsibility for working closely with msnbc.com and Nightly
> News colleagues to innovate, plan and execute production of Web content
> for msnbc.com on a daily basis. Manage the Daily Nightly blog.
> Creating high-impact editorial content and facilitating, where
> appropriate, direct contributions to nightly.msnbc.com by NBC News
> personnel will be the hallmarks of success for this position. Key
> objectives include recognizing and capitalizing on the best editorial
> opportunities, educating Nightly.msnbc.com contributors on the most
> impactful ways to grow and engage their audience, engender loyalty and
> enhance the journalistic reputations of msnbc.com and Nightly News.
> This position will work closely with other Web and TV producers, with
> design, media and interactive departments, and with editors in other
> sections.
>
> Requires 3-5 years of journalism experience, preferably at a
> high-profile multimedia news organization; general news background; at
> least 1 year of experience in producing content for the Web; strong
> writing and editing skills; familiarity with broadcast-news operations,
> standards and priorities are desired. This position is located in our
> New York City, NY office.
>
> Editor/Producer, Weekend Co-Productions (NYC and NJ)
> MSNBC.com is looking for an Editor/Producer to manage and execute on
> editorial collaborations with Weekend TODAY, Weekend Nightly News, Meet
> the Press and Dateline in conjunction with other msnbc.com producers.
> Ensure editorial content related to NBC and MSNBC-TV over weekends is
> compelling, journalistically sound and adequately promoted on msnbc.com;
> manage on-air “tags” for msnbc.com content; update show fronts for
> weekend programs; originate editorial concepts and work creatively with
> TV producers to enhance viewer/user experience, site traffic and video
> streams of weekend video content; collaborate with other co-producers on
> key editorial and promotional projects. Edit and write copy, including
> creating compelling and accurate headlines, captions and teases;
> organize and maintain user experience; notify cover editors of material
> that rises to front-page status. Must demonstrate excellent editorial
> sense and news judgment, show skill at collaboration and managing
> interpersonal relationships and make smart decisions in a fast-paced
> environment. Stand-out candidates will come armed with innovative ideas
> for how to increase viewer engagement with online content and build
> loyalty to TV properties, and understand how to follow up to execute on
> the best opportunities.
>
> Requires a BA/BS degree, and/or equivalent experience in journalism; 3-5
> years experience with major media operations. Experience with on-line
> publishing and television production strongly preferred. Must be
> team-oriented yet self-sufficient, working with other msnbc.com and NBC
> personnel, but also able to manage situations independently —
> particularly over lightly-staffed weekend days. Keen news judgment and
> awareness of what stories appeal to online users and TV viewers.
> Outstanding organization and time-management skills, editing, writing
> and content-presentation skills, a knack for project management,
> idea-generation and follow up, facility with desktop computer
> applications (such as MSWord, Outlook, iNews), reliability, punctuality,
> attention to detail, flexibility and multitasking. Prefer online
> publishing tools experience, understanding of the capabilities of the
> internet, and understanding of multimedia. This position is located in
> NYC and NJ.
>
> Interactive Editor (Redmond)
> Are you skilled in telling stories through innovation with user
> experience design, interface design and web programming? Work directly
> with the Web’s most experienced writers, editors, media producers and
> designers to create engaging, interactive and information-packed
> applications for all sections of the site. Produce interactive and
> multimedia packages for special projects as well as daily and breaking
> news. Build templates for new presentation formats, site-wide features
> and editorial tools. Provide input on design aesthetics and usability
> of interactive content. You are detail-minded, yet able to focus on the
> big picture; you enjoy conceiving a project idea, pitching it to a team,
> and seeing it through production and launch.
>
> Requires 2+ years experience with a top-tier online news organization
> and 2+ years of hands-on experience with Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator,
> media editing packages, and other web development tools. Requires
> expert-level programming skills with ActionScript (OOP preferred); an
> advanced knowledge of other web programming technologies including
> XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript and AJAX; usability and user interface
> design sensibilities; experience with content management systems;
> demonstrated news judgment; ability to multi-task and work within a
> team-based, collaborative environment. Experience in broadcast or print
> a plus. May be required to work weekends or extended shifts.
>
> Please include a link to an online portfolio with your resume.
>
> This position is located in our Redmond, WA facility.
>
> Rewrite Editor, News (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com is looking for a desk editor to help our mass media online
> news site win at daily national and international breaking news. Work
> with journalists who thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently
> beat the competition.
>
> Candidates need strong rewrite skills to combine news from various
> sources to create a broad, in-depth look at the top stories of the day.
> Applicants also must bring interactivity to daily stories, so a working
> knowledge of interactive storytelling is required.
>
> This position also involves managing the MSNBC.com homepage, and sharp
> editing and headline writing skills are a must.
>
> Candidates need three or more years of desk or rewrite experience at a
> major news organization. At least one year of breaking-news and online
> experience is preferred. This position is in the Seattle area.
>
> Senior Editor, News (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com is looking for an editor to help lead one of the largest
> online news sites in the world in breaking news and daily interactive
> storytelling. In this senior position, work with experienced writers,
> editors and media producers who are creating a culture of innovation in
> a competitive news environment.
>
> You must have broad knowledge of national and international affairs to
> help writers see the big picture and move the top stories of the day
> beyond cursory wires with context and depth. This job will involve
> bringing interactivity to daily stories, so online experience is
> strongly preferred. At the very least, candidates must have a working
> knowledge of how interactive storytelling can be used to add depth and
> context to print stories. Collaboration and a passion for breaking news
> are key to success in this job.
>
> This position requires five or more years of editing experience at a
> top-tier news organization, and at least three years of experience
> working in breaking news. At least one year of online experience
> preferred. This position is located in the Seattle area.
>
> Senior Writer/Editor, Politics (Washington, DC)
> MSNBC.com is looking for an editor to edit and publish stories for our
> political section, create and compile multimedia elements, laison with
> partners and contributors, help plan coverage, and contribute ideas to
> improve site.
>
> The candidate will need to juggle multiple editorial tasks in a
> fast-paced environment, work closely with the MSNBC.com bureaus, and
> demonstrate a keen understanding of politics and the 2008 campaigns. The
> candidate must have consummate copyediting and headline writing skills
> and be able to react quickly to breaking news. The position involves
> compiling stories from NBC News, wire services, and several other
> content providers. In addition, the job requires a great deal of
> collaboration with colleagues and partners, including the National
> Journal and NBC News. The candidate should bring an eye toward
> interactivity and multimedia, thus online experience is strongly
> preferred. At the very least, candidates must have a working knowledge
> of interactive storytelling, how it can be used to add depth and context
> to a print story, and how to present it in a compelling format for
> users. At least 5 years editing experience at a top news organization is
> required. Television production experience is a plus. This position is
> located in Washington, DC.

Writer/Editor, Health (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com is seeking a writer and editor to join our expanding Health
> section. This position calls for a unique blend of journalism skills.
> This person is responsible for reporting and writing breaking news
> health stories, quick consumer-reaction pieces, spot analysis, in-depth
> features and special reports for the Web. This reporter must stay on top
> of upcoming health news from journals, medical meetings, government
> organizations and generate story ideas that help differentiate the site
> from competitors. This person must go beyond writing text pieces and
> help develop quizzes, explanatory graphics and other interactive ways of
> conveying health information. This also includes interacting with
> readers and telling their stories.
>
> These reporting/writing duties will be balanced with editing and
> production responsibilities, including handling wire shifts, copy
> editing, doing rewrites, producing the health section fronts and writing
> compelling headlines.
>
> The job requires 5+ years of journalism experience, including at least 3
> years covering health issues for a major publication, and a BA/BS degree
> or equivalent. Candidates must be deeply sourced in the health and
> medical research beat and brimming with fresh ideas. Experience with
> online publishing is strongly preferred. Excellent news judgment,
> outstanding reporting and writing, detail-oriented copy editing (to AP
> style) and creative headlining skills needed. Other necessary abilities:
> Multitasking, managing projects, collaborating across teams, meeting
> quick deadlines, time management and computer proficiency (must be able
> to quickly master an online publishing system). The position is located
> in the Seattle area.
>
> Please include five clips along with resume.
>
> Video Editor (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced
> Video Editor to help refine and grow our online video programming. We
> seek an individual who can collaborate with internal teams and our
> parent companies to increase the quantity and improve the quality of our
> daily video content and presentation; and implement strategies within
> MSNBC.com pages and video player to grow audience and engagement. This
> team member will support all sections of MSNBC.com to provide compelling
> video content and collaborate with broadcast and cable news staffs to
> help their best content flow onto our site. Proven news judgment, high
> ethical standards and good interpersonal skills are required. The ideal
> candidate will have a broad knowledge of and curiosity about national,international and cultural events of all kinds and show a superior eye
> for spotting interesting video. Writing and verbal communication,
> team-work, organization and work-ethic are essential qualities for a
> successful candidate. An entrepreneurial, innovative spirit and passion
> for digital media are highly desirable.
>
> A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other
> discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is
> required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may
> be considered. Minimum two years experience producing/editing/promoting
> video on the Web, including daily collaboration with established
> broadcast or cable entities is essential. A further background in
> broadcast production is preferred.
>
> Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic
> environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while
> managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a
> collaborative team orientation. This position is located in our Redmond,
> WA facility.
>
> Video Editor/Producer, TODAY show (NYC)
> MSNBC.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced
> Video Producer to help refine and grow our online programming of Today
> Show video content. We seek an individual who can collaborate with
> internal teams and our parent companies to increase the quantity and
> improve the quality of our daily video content and presentation; and
> implement strategies within MSNBC.com pages and video player to grow
> audience and engagement. This team member will support Todayshow.com
> producers, the MSN home page, and numerous other internal clients for
> news, entertainment, health and feature stories, to provide compelling
> video clips and collaborate with Today show broadcast staff to help
> their best content flow onto our site, whether it made the broadcast or
> not. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and good interpersonal
> skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of
> and curiosity about national, international and cultural events of all
> kinds and show a superior eye for spotting interesting video. Writing
> and verbal communication, team-work, organization and work-ethic are
> essential qualities for a successful candidate. An entrepreneurial,
> innovative spirit and passion for digital media are highly desirable.
>
> A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other
> discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is
> required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may
> be considered. Minimum two years experience producing/editing/promoting
> video on the Web, including daily collaboration with established
> broadcast or cable entities is essential. A further background in
> broadcast production is preferred.
>
> Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic
> environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while
> managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a
> collaborative team orientation.
>
> Must be willing to work the early hours necessitated by a show that
> starts at 7 a.m. ET. This position is located in our New York City, NY
> facility.
>
> Senior Video Producer/Editor (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced
> Senior Video Producer/Editor to help refine and grow our online video
> programming. We seek a leader for our 5-person West Coast video team, a
> player-coach who is ready to collaborate with internal teams and our
> parent companies to increase the quantity and improve the quality of our
> daily video content and presentation; and implement strategies within
> MSNBC.com pages and video player to grow audience and engagement.
>
> This producer will lead the daily efforts of the West Coast video team
> in the Redmond, Washington headquarters of MSNBC.com. The five-person
> team is focused on rapidly choosing, encoding, producing and programming
> the best available news video for MSNBC.com. The right leader for this
> team will work hard, nurture the self-reliant, can-do spirit of the team
> by example, and effectively manage up to the director of video (based in
> New York City) and outward to the rest of the Redmond newsroom as an
> evangelist for video storytelling online.
>
> Like all Senior Video Producers, this team member will be required to
> work some daily desk shifts as a producer and editor, performing all
> functions of the team to provide compelling video content to our vast
> online audience. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and good
> interpersonal skills are required. The ideal candidate will have a broad
> knowledge of and curiosity about national, international and cultural
> events of all kinds and show a superior eye for spotting interesting
> video. Writing and verbal communication, team-work, organization and
> work-ethic are essential qualities for a successful candidate. An
> entrepreneurial, innovative spirit and passion for digital media are
> highly desirable.
>
> A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other
> disciplines emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is
> required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may
> be considered. Minimum five years experience producing/editing/promoting
> video on the Web, including daily collaboration with established
> broadcast or cable entities is essential. A portfolio reel of field
> production will also be required and reviewed as part of the application
> process.
>
> Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic
> environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while
> managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a
> collaborative team orientation.
>
> Senior Video Producer, Originals (NYC)
> MSNBC.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced
> Senior Video Producer to help refine and grow our online video
> programming. We seek an individual who can collaborate with internal
> teams and our parent companies to increase the quantity and improve the
> quality of our daily video content and presentation; and implement
> strategies within MSNBC.com pages and video player to grow audience and
> engagement.
>
> Project-ownership duties of this position will include editorial and
> production leadership of MSNBC.COM original video efforts, including
> collaboration with vendors, NBC News staff, software engineering, video
> engineering, and ad operations teams to maximize the efficient
> production of high-value original video productions for MSNBC.com’s
> audience. Experience derived from the daily desk duties below will help
> this producer find maximum efficiencies between existing video
> production and original video efforts, including but not limited to
> workflow sharing, cross-promotion and sharing of content, and
> coproductions with NBC News broadcast and Cable units.
>
> Like all Senior Video Producers, this team member will also be required
> to work some daily desk shifts, supporting all sections of MSNBC.com to
> provide compelling video content and collaborate with broadcast and
> cable news staffs to help their best content flow onto our site. Proven
> news judgment, high ethical standards and good interpersonal skills are
> required. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of and
> curiousity about national, international and cultural events of all
> kinds and show a superior eye for spotting interesting video. Writing
> and verbal communication, team-work, organization and work-ethic are
> essential qualities for a successful candidate. An entrepreneurial,
> innovative spirit and passion for digital media are highly desirable.
>
> A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other
> discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is
> required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may
> be considered. Minimum five years experience
> writing/producing/editing/promoting video on the Web, including daily
> collaboration with established broadcast or cable entities is essential.
> A portfolio reel will also be required and reviewed as part of the
> application process..
>
> Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic
> environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while
> managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a
> collaborative team orientation. This position is located in our New York
> City, NY location.
>
> Senior Video Producer, Podcasts (NYC)
> MSNBC.com, the No. 1 online news site, is looking for an experienced
> Senior Video Producer to help refine and grow our online video
> programming. We seek an individual who can collaborate with internal
> teams and our parent companies to increase the quantity and improve the
> quality of our daily video content and presentation; and implement
> strategies within MSNBC.com pages and video player to grow audience and
> engagement.
>
> Project-ownership duties of this position will include:
>
> 1. Editorial leadership of MSNBC.com’s podcast/downloadable video
> product, including collaboration with development, video engineering,
> and ad operations teams to maximize the efficient production of
> high-value podcasts for MSNBC.com’s audience.
>
> 2. Primary field photography liaison between MSNBC.com and NBC News.
> Responsibilities include: Photograph, edit, file and publish video
> stories for MSNBC.com. Maintain regular contact with other MSNBC.com and
> NBC News field reporting and operations staff to share best practices
> around storytelling techniques, gear and logistics.
>
> Like all Senior Video Producers, this team member will also be required
> to work some daily desk shifts, supporting all sections of MSNBC.com to
> provide compelling video content and collaborate with broadcast and
> cable news staffs to help their best content flow onto our site. Proven
> news judgment, high ethical standards and good interpersonal skills are
> required. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of and
> curiousity about national, international and cultural events of all
> kinds and show a superior eye for spotting interesting video. Writing
> and verbal communication, team-work, organization and work-ethic are
> essential qualities for a successful candidate. An entrepreneurial,
> innovative spirit and passion for digital media are highly desirable.
>
> A BA degree, particularly in Journalism, History, English, Film or other
> discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, is
> required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience and education may
> be considered. Minimum five years experience producing/editing/promoting
> video on the Web, including daily collaboration with established
> broadcast or cable entities is essential. A portfolio reel of field
> production will also be required and reviewed as part of the application
> process..
>
> Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, often hectic
> environment. Must be able to be flexible and meet deadlines while
> managing multiple projects. Must be self-motivated while maintaining a
> collaborative team orientation. This position is located in our New York
> City, NY facility.
>
>
>
> TECHNOLOGY OPENINGS
>
> Ad Operations Program Manager (Redmond)
>
> MSNBC.com is seeking an Ad Operations Program Manager to manage and
> enable ad product implementation, script and maintain sponsorships ad
> units, create and manage ad product specs. This person will also work
> with MSN ad ops and Technical Account Managers to ensure proper ad and
> campaign creative execution. They will provide technical support for ad
> issues and problems, resolving them quickly. This person will also be
> responsible for communicating all ad product information and processes
> to key stakeholders; work as tech liaison to ad vendors; act as product
> expert on the content publishing system as it relates to ad and sales
> operations. They will provide top notch customer service to both
> internal and external partners and create processes and escalation paths
> to resolve any issues or customer d-sat. Working within the Technology
> Product Services Team, this person will proactively indentify areas of
> operational optimization and improvement. The position will manage one
> direct report. Basic understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and XML is a
> significant plus.
>
> Requires a BA/BS; expertise & experience with ad serving systems and
> content publishing required; knowledge of MSN AdExpert system preferred;
> knowledge of sales and account management preferred; At least 2 years
> experience in the online media industry. Management experience is
> preferred.
>
> Associate Systems Engineer (Redmond)
> As an Associate Systems Engineer on MSNBC’s Infrastructure Operations
> Team you will be Tier 2 internal server/systems support. Your primary
> focus is to keep the internal infrastructure running in good health at
> all times, our goal is 99.99% availability.
>
> Your operations responsibilities will include; assist in maintaining all
> production and test labs; responsible for managing windows
> Infrastructure servers such as Exchange, WINS, WSUS, IIS, SQL, RRAS, TS,
> File Servers, etc. as well as MSNBC’s large Photo database system;
> reporting on Server Uptime, ISA, Exchange, storage usage, etc.; support
> and upgrade critical systems and processes; as well as additional
> responsibilities. Your Engineering responsibilities will include short
> term Tactical projects that have an immediate benefit to the team and
> company. Examples: redesigning and consolidate existing systems and
> processes using state of the art redundant hardware and software;
> auditing for deficiencies in systems / processes, making them more
> efficient and reliable with the goal of decreasing TCO and increasing
> availability. As an ASE at MSNBC you will have the chance to learn, and
> support all areas of the internal production Windows Server and lab
> infrastructure systems…… We do it all!
>
> Requires Technical College certificate\degree, MCSE or 2-4 years of
> equivalent IT experience.
>
> Director of Platform Technology and Solutions (Redmond)
> We’re looking for an extraordinary professional to lead a top-notch team
> of technology professionals working on the core, strategic technology
> platform for the company. Your mission will be to develop and lead a
> talented and motivated team of architects and a product development
> organization to deliver the next-generation on-line news experience to
> millions of viewers worldwide.
>
> The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product strategy
> and product development, and have a deep understanding of all parts of
> the technology engineering lifecycle from conception through retirement
> from service. You must be equally comfortable working with technology
> experts, creative media superstars, sales and marketing executives and
> product management leaders and be able to rapidly integrate diverse
> perspectives into a compelling technology strategy and execution plan
> for the team. Experience with start-up entrepreneurial technology
> business ventures, patents and intellectual property management, and new
> product technology incubation is a must, and experience in developing,
> managing, and selling web publishing systems is a must.
>
> You’ll report directly to the Vice-President of Technology for MSNBC,
> and help grow and develop our leadership and managerial capability at
> all levels by setting an extraordinary leadership example and by
> demonstrating your passion for coaching and mentoring.
>
> Primary Responsibilities
>
> 1. Creation of the best, most flexible, multimedia-rich, on-line
> news publishing platform in the industry.
>
> 2. Fostering the incubation and commercialization of the new
> technologies and ideas generated within MSNBC that will disrupt and
> transform the on-line news industry to our advantage.
>
> 3. Construction of a world-class engineering team and environment
> to support MSNBC technology business groups, and the release and
> operations teams on a world-wide scale.
>
> 4. Systematic evolution and communication of a comprehensive
> technology vision and strategy for MSNBC.
>
> 5. Driving technology integration, architectural excellence, reuse
> and cross-team collaboration around engineering practices and processes.
>
>
> Experience Requirements
>
> 1. Previous experience managing high-level technical staff
>
> 2. Previous experience managing staff of at least 15 people
>
> 3. Previous experience of delivery on a strategic technology
> roadmap (e.g. software development, processes, services)
>
> 4. Previous experience in strategy planning, market assessment and
> competitive analysis
>
> IT Manager (Redmond)
> The most popular and exciting online news organization is looking for an
> IT manager who is passionate about technology and can help drive a
> rapidly growing business to the next level in terms of productivity and
> creative solutions for our ever changing business needs. This person
> must have a level of customer service that is second to none as this
> fast pace and stimulating environment will require nothing less.
>
> This person will lead 3 very talented internal IT groups by providing a
> clear vision/direction for the team and making sure that it aligns with
> the Technology group and Company objectives. Additionally, part of this
> person’s responsibility will be to coach and mentor an enthusiastic and
> young management team.
>
> The IT manager will oversee the following 3 teams: Infrastructure
> Systems, Networking, and the Service desk. Their responsibilities
> include support of Exchange servers, ISA servers, and internal feeds
> systems, providing end user support for our internal publishing
> application, MS Office products, email, and partner support, technical
> communication to the company, Network infrastructure such as Cisco
> routers, switches, firewalls and intrusion detection systems just to
> name a few.
>
> The desired candidate would have 7+ years of IT experience including at
> least 2 years of leading managers. If you’re seeking a challenging but
> fun IT management position, and you have the above mentioned
> requirements, send us your resume for an extraordinary opportunity to
> work with one of the most innovative news organizations on the internet.
>
>
> Lead Program Manager, Platform (Redmond)
> Do you have a passion for people and leveraging technology to creatively
> solve hard problems in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the
> experience and skills to provide team leadership in providing solutions
> to these challenges? If so, then the MSNBC.com Platform Team is the
> place for you.
>
> We architect, design , build, test and release solutions that are
> directly targeted at solving critical issues that help maintain
> MSNBC.com as the top-rated internet news site in the world. Our mission
> is two-fold; first, provide cutting edge content authoring and
> publishing tools in support of our internal editorial customers. Second,
> drive the scalability, extensibility, security, and performance of the
> MSNBC.com platform. Our Platform Tactical Team is chartered with
> executing on projects that deal with live site issues and shorter term,
> tactical timelines.
>
> We are looking for a seasoned Lead Program Manager with strong people
> leadership and management skills to lead a team of program manager,
> developers, and testers. Responsibilities include driving a variety of
> tactical engineering projects, including: writing specifications and
> designs, creating and managing schedules, communicating and coordinating
> regularly with team members and management, and managing relationships
> with other groups internal and external to the team. You will build
> relationships, be a strong driver in setting team & program goals,
> define success criteria, prioritize, and cross-group partner to meet
> both short and long-term program needs. You will own the Platform
> Tactical Engineering project portfolio, articulate a strong vision, and
> inspire others to achieve it.
>
> The successful candidate will have a BA/BS in a technical discipline
> plus 5-7 years of combined experience in software development and/or
> program management. You must have strong people and project management
> skills, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to deal with
> ambiguity/conflicting objectives and a strong drive for results. You’ll
> be intimately aware of Software Development Lifecycles and be able to
> assess risk and make tradeoffs to achieve goals. The ability to
> communicate effectively with management staff in a variety of situations
> (structured, unstructured, presentations, meetings, etc…) is a must.
> Understanding of highly scalable internet based systems and a
> familiarity in shared development with ASP.NET, C#, Web services and
> Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc) is a plus.
>
> Our team is an exciting place to work - everyone collaborates, we have
> fun every week, and thinking big and taking risks is a part of our
> culture. If this sounds like the place for you, what are you waiting
> for? Contact us today.
>
> Program Manager (Redmond)
> The MSNBC.com Platform Services team is looking for a solid technical
> release PM with strong project management skills, extensive experience
> working with offshore and international teams that will also have
> operations responsibilities. You will be focused on the technical (code
> and operational) aspects of running a production website in addition to
> the functional and feature demands of editorial partners and customers.
> You will work closely with the Development team, and other groups within
> MSNBC.com and MSN. This requires a solid understanding of .NET
> architecture and .NET CLR. You must be able to articulate development
> and operational requirements and discuss specific aspects of the
> platform with internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with
> Web Operations, Development, and Test, one of the key objectives of this
> role is to understand, drive necessary efforts focused on site
> performance, stability and security problems.
>
> Responsibilities and focus areas for this coming year include: Ability
> to drive, communicate and obtain results on the complex technical
> aspects of MSNBC.com publishing platform (e.g. Rendering, Feeds).
> Working closely with Dev, Test and WebOps, you will be accountable for
> site performance related areas (page weight, IIS, core rendering
> services, storage, XSL/HTML/CSS/JS, etc.), stability and security. Drive
> the MSNBC.com SWAT team to address live site emergencies whenever it is
> called into action. You will also facilitate and drive a site release
> agility initiative and performance testing enhancement related effort
> and, time permitting, write specification and project manage projects
> within the Product Services team. You will be accountable for
> coordinating cross-group activities to achieve effectiveness in
> described focus areas and responsibilities.
>
> Skills and experience required include: 5 years experience in managing
> production web sites; extensive experience working with offshore and
> international teams, strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and
> the ability to work effectively across groups; advanced experience in
> project management (schedules, risks, change control, Product Studio and
> MS Project, etc.) and in program management (innovating, articulating
> other’s ideas into plans, specs, usability, shipping features, working
> well with Development, strong technical background, strong negotiation
> skills, customer passion); advanced knowledge of IIS (4.0 and up),
> Windows Server (NT 4.0 and up), CMS/ BroadVision / Vignette or some
> large publishing platform; solid knowledge of ASP and ASP.NET, SQL and
> .NET architecture and CLR; A BA/BS or MS degree in computer science,
> Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience required.
>
> Software Development Engineer, Platform (Redmond)
> Do you have a passion for people and leveraging technology to creatively
> solve hard problems in a fast-paced environment? Do you have the
> experience and development skills to work with a team of developers,
> program managers and testers to deliver solutions to these challenges?
> If so, then the MSNBC Platform Team is the place for you.
>
> We architect, design, build, test, and release solutions that are
> directly targeted at solving critical issues that help make MSNBC.com
> the top-rated internet news site in the world. We are seeking a highly
> motivated, first-class Software Developer responsible for the platform
> which supports the entire website looking to solve the problems of
> tomorrow around scalability, extensibility, security, and performance.
>
> Primary responsibility is to design and develop quality projects and
> processes in an n-tier environment. This includes creating and reviewing
> functional and design specifications, writing and reviewing C# and SQL
> code, working closely with program managers, testers, and other business
> teams, debug and analyze software code, troubleshoot and resolve issues
> relating to production systems. Through your strong drive for
> simplicity, ability to see clearly, hands-on-technical approach, and
> strong technical leadership skills you will play a major role in shaping
> the future of the MSNBC publishing platform.
>
> Requirements include a strong sense of customer empathy, awesome SQL
> database architectural and development skills, advanced C# programming
> skills and knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, excellent
> creativity, outstanding written and verbal skills, and an exceptional
> ability to communicate effectively with partners inside and outside of
> MSNBC. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual
> who can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle
> priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome
> obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals.
> Position requires working knowledge of highly scalable internet based
> systems and experience in shared development with ASP.NET, C#, Web
> services and Internet Protocols (Soap/XML etc) such as HTML/DHTML/CSS,
> SQL, IIS, XML/XSL/XSLT, and scripting languages (ASP.NET, VBScript,
> Jscript). The ability to communicate effectively with program management
> and other staff in a variety of situations (structured, unstructured,
> presentations, meetings, etc…) is a must. Strong ship discipline, a BS
> degree in computer science or related program, and over six years
> experience in software development required.
>
> Our team is an exciting place to work - we collaborate, we have fun
> every week, and thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture.
> If this sounds like the place for you, what are you waiting for? Contact
> us today.
>
> Software Development Engineer, Site Dev (Redmond)
> You know, we had a prepared speech ready to tell you how great this job
> is, but instead, we’re going to tear that speech up and just speak from
> the heart.
>
> (Sound of prepared speech being torn up.)
>
> Here’s the bottom line: We’re looking for software developer who’s two
> things:
>
> 1) A brilliant software engineering mind who can’t be contained in just
> one technology. Your war stories include adventures in C#, SQL,
> XML/XSL/XSLT, ASP.NET and some stuff they haven’t even created acronyms
> for yet. Whatever it took to get the job done. You’ve had it with the
> dull, siloed, bureaucratic existence in huge corporations, but you
> really don’t want to go work for a startup where chaotic 100-hour weeks
> are the norm and every bug is treated like a company-wide panic attack
> that threatens to imperil the next round of funding.
>
> 2) You’re a news junkie. Some have even called you a “problem news
> junkie.”
>
> If that sparks your interest, keep reading. MSNBC.com is a company of
> about 180 employees dedicated to delivering the Web’s leading news site
> and helping define the future of journalism in the process. According to
> our internal figures, we serve approximately a billion page views a
> month. That’s “billion” with a “b.” Though we’re the 10-year-old
> brainchild of corporate parents Microsoft and NBC Universal, we have a
> distinct culture all our own. At MSNBC.com, you get a profit sharing
> program, but also a life.
>
> But enough about us. Let’s talk about you.
>
> As an MSNBC.com Software Development Engineer, your primary
> responsibility will be to design and develop advanced features and
> functionality in a multi-tier Web environment. Duties include creating
> and reviewing functional and design specifications, writing and
> reviewing C#, XSL and SQL code, debugging and analyzing code,
> troubleshooting and resolving issues related to site features, and
> working closely with program managers, testers, and other business teams
> in the process.
>
> You’ll need to apply advanced C# programming skills, excellent
> XML/XSL/XSLT skills, and solid SQL database architectural and
> development skills. Additionally, you’ll need working knowledge of
> highly scalable internet-based systems and experience in shared
> development with ASP.NET, Web services, Internet Protocols (Soap/XML
> etc), HTML/DHTML/CSS, IIS, and scripting languages (VBScript, Jscript).
> To demonstrate your experience in programming for Web environments,
> please provide specific URLs that showcase high-traffic sites and
> projects you’ve worked on.
>
> You’ll also need to be creative. Really. We have a company-wide
> brainstorming alias and people from all disciplines contribute and
> debate innovative ideas as we determine what to build next. You’ll also
> need a firm grasp of what we like to call “the basics”: knowledge of the
> Software Development Lifecycle, strong ship discipline, outstanding
> written and verbal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively
> with partners inside and outside of MSNBC without baffling or enraging
> them. You also need to be exceptionally self-motivated, because we’re
> really just too small to hire professional motivators who do nothing all
> day but stand behind you barking encouragement while you’re trying to
> code.
>
> A BS degree in computer science or related program is preferred, but if
> you can make the case that you’ve amassed an equivalent level of
> knowledge from your personal school of real-world experience and hard
> knocks (see also: Bill Gates), hey, make your pitch.
>
> We should warn you, however, that this place is pretty intense. This is
> the news business, after all. History live. Some days you get to work on
> what you planned. Some days you get Hurricane Katrina. You’ll need to be
> able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle
> priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome
> obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals.
> No one said driving the future of news was going to be easy. That’s why
> we try to have a little fun during the downtimes and even the busy
> times.
>
> At MSNBC.com, thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If
> that’s the kind of challenge you’re looking for, contact us today.
>
> Software Development Engineer in Test, Site Dev (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com is a company of about 180 employees dedicated to delivering
> the Web’s leading news site and helping define the future of journalism
> in the process. According to our internal figures, we serve
> approximately a billion page views a month. That’s “billion” with a “b.”
> That’s a lot of page views, which is why over the course of our 10-year
> history, we’ve learned first hand how incredibly valuable a first-rate
> tester is to our ability to get the news (and all the features we build
> around the news) delivered successfully.
>
> Which is where you come in. Especially if this sounds a lot like you:
>
> * You can take a complex feature on a complex Web site and simply
> “own it” in terms of ensuring it doesn’t make release without you first
> finding all relevant bugs and quality issues by whatever means
> necessary.
> * You can handle the full range of testing activities, from
> test-plan-driven “eyes on the screen” functional testing to more complex
> tasks like writing automation and conducting performance and security
> testing.
> * You’re a first-class software engineer, and boast most - if not
> all - of the following in your coder’s toolkit: C#, XML/XSL, ASP.NET,
> Jscript, HTML/XHTML/CSS and SQL.
> * Your approach to testing is to make the practice ever more
> proactive and efficient. In other words, you strive to involve testing
> “upstream” so it’s not the dumping ground for others’ bad decisions.
> You’re also constantly using automation to make was once complex,
> simple; and what was once time-consuming, blazingly fast.
> * You’re able to work in a fast paced environment where you may
> need to work within compacted timeframes and still achieve high levels
> of quality.
> * You’re knowledgeable about release processes and comfortable
> shepherding projects all the way from code-complete to their release on
> the live site (working with our release team).
> * Your experience includes high-traffic Web sites, and your resume
> has the URLs to prove it.
> * You’re into the news. If you’re up on current events, news media
> industry trends, and the role journalism plays in the ongoing evolution
> or our democracy, that’s a huge plus.
>
> You’ll also need to be creative. Really. We have a company-wide
> brainstorming alias and people from all disciplines contribute and
> debate innovative ideas as we determine what to build next. You’ll also
> need a firm grasp of what we like to call “the basics”: knowledge of the
> Software Development Lifecycle, strong ship discipline, outstanding
> written and verbal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively
> with partners inside and outside of MSNBC without baffling or enraging
> them. You also need to be exceptionally self-motivated, because we’re
> really just too small to hire professional motivators who do nothing all
> day but stand behind you barking encouragement while you’re trying to
> debug code.
>
> A BS degree in computer science or related field is preferred, but if
> you can make the case that you’ve amassed an equivalent level of
> knowledge from your personal school of real-world experience and hard
> knocks (see also: Bill Gates), hey, make your pitch.
>
> Though we’re the brainchild of corporate parents Microsoft and NBC
> Universal, at MSNBC.com we have a distinct culture all our own. Here,
> you get a profit sharing program, but also a life. We should warn you,
> however, that this place can get pretty intense. This is the news
> business, after all. History live. Some days you get to work on what you
> planned. Some days you get Hurricane Katrina. You’ll need to be able to
> thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle priorities and
> resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome obstacles, and
> assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals. No one said
> driving the future of news was going to be easy. That’s why we try to
> have a little fun during the downtimes and even the busy times.
>
> At MSNBC.com, thinking big and taking risks is a part of our culture. If
> that’s the kind of challenge you’re looking for, contact us today.
>
> Software Development Engineer, Tactical (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com, the award-winning news site widely recognized as the best on
> the Internet, is looking for an experienced SDE to join a team of
> developers, program managers and testers to deliver projects within our
> Tactical Development team. Our mission: execute quick-turn Sales,
> Marketing, and other opportunistic projects that support MSNBC reach and
> revenue goals. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy
> working on short-cycle projects (2-4 months) that have significant
> impact on user experience and the company’s bottom line? If the answer
> is yes, then this is the position for you!
>
> Primary responsibilities include designing and developing quality
> solutions in an n-tier environment drawing on a broad set of development
> skills. Requirements include a strong sense of customer empathy, 5 years
> of web and software development experience, including superior
> HTML/DHTML/CSS knowledge with a solid understanding of browser
> differences in page rendering, advanced XML/XSL/XSLT knowledge, a
> minimum of 3 years experience in shared development with C#, ASP.NET,
> Web Services, SOAP, and other Internet Protocols, and solid SQL database
> development skills.
>
> Also required is knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle,
> excellent creativity, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the
> ability to communicate effectively with partners inside and outside of
> MSNBC. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual
> who can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment, juggle
> priorities and resources with ease, improvise and adapt to overcome
> obstacles, and assess risk and make trade-offs to achieve project goals.
> The ability to communicate effectively with program management and other
> staff in a variety of situations (structured, unstructured, meetings,
> etc…) is a must. A BS degree in computer science or related program is
> required. This position is located in the Seattle area.
>
> Software Development Engineer in Test, Tactical (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com, the award-winning news site widely recognized as the best on
> the Internet, is looking for an experienced SDET candidate to join a
> team of developers, program managers and testers to deliver projects
> within our Tactical Development team. Our mission: execute quick-turn
> Sales, Marketing, and other opportunistic projects that support MSNBC
> reach and revenue goals. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and
> enjoy working on short-cycle projects (2-4 months) that have significant
> impact on user experience and the company’s bottom line? If the answer
> is yes, then this is the position for you!
>
> Primary responsibility is to ensure the quality of projects and
> processes delivered in an n-tier environment. This includes reviewing
> functional and design specifications, creating test strategy
> documentation, articulating and implementing test cases, identifying and
> managing defects, working closely with developers to analyze and debug
> assorted code (C#, Jscript, ASP.NET, XML/XSL, etc.), driving broad
> testing efforts such as performance or security testing, developing
> automated tools / test code where needed and managing signoff criteria
> and product development process improvements.
>
> Candidates must enjoy the challenges of working on multiple projects in
> a fast-paced environment, and proactively remove obstacles and take on
> new challenges. A strong aptitude for testing web product development,
> good communication, collaboration, and technical skill are essential.
> Position requires a strong aptitude for testing web product development,
> familiarity with multiple browser types and configurations, and a solid
> understanding of web and XML technologies such as HTML/DHTML/CSS/XSLT,
> scripting languages, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and IIS with fluency in one
> programming language. A minimum of a BS degree in computer science or
> related program and two years experience in a software development
> related field required. This position is located in the Seattle area.
>
> Technical Account Manager (Redmond)
> Are you the type of person that loves working with partners on projects
> at both the technical and business level, balancing a variety of short
> to long term software development projects, and triaging day-to-day
> partner requests all at once to help both businesses thrive!? If so, we
> might just have the job for you:
>
> MSNBC.com is seeking a dynamic Technical Account Manager to manage and
> develop a premier partner relationship. You will be the critical link
> for the organization of all partner projects built on the MSNBC.com
> publishing platform; assessing the technical feasibility for new
> projects in collaboration with engineering and stakeholders; managing
> the project calendar and resourcing, ensuring sufficient resources are
> applied to projects and milestones; communicating project expectations
> and ensure project timeliness; generating project status reports; acting
> as first point of contact for all partner related projects; managing
> contractors and additional resources as necessary; and providing
> creative and technical direction for new projects. You must be a
> creative, self motivated, dynamic, quality conscious, detailed project
> leader with a track record of effective decision making, people
> management, problem solving skills, with extremely strong verbal and
> written communication skills. You also must have the desire to forge
> successful long-term partnerships and possess the ability to handle
> uncertainty, ambiguity and the unique demands of the web space/time.
> Travel from Redmond to New York on a quarterly basis is necessary.
>
> The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science (or
> related technical major), a minimum of 4 years experience in platform
> and web site development. Experience in external partner account
> management is preferred, experience in the online media industry a
> definite plus.
>
> FINANCE OPENING
>
> Business Analyst (Redmond)
> MSNBC.com is looking for a Business Analyst to provide financial
> reporting and analysis based on revenue projections, data, and market
> input. Additional responsibilities include tracking sales
> commissions/bonus plans; working with product management to provide
> necessary business data that will guide decision making; providing
> support for the Controller and finance department; putting together
> financial analysis and trends on a quarterly basis for each revenue
> product; helping sales and business development scope out new
> opportunities by providing finance support and due diligence; provide
> back up support for Controller in finance and accounting duties.
>
> Requires a BA in Accounting, or equivalent experience; 3+ years
> experience in accounting and or financial analysis. Must have great
> attention to detail; ability to provide business context and analysis
> based on data; strong customer service attitude and aptitude; strong
> knowledge of finance; strong communication and interpersonal skills and
> ability to work collaboratively on projects. This position is located in
> our Redmond, WA facility.
>
> MARKETING OPENING
>
> Marketing Director (Redmond)
> Msnbc.com, the leader in online news averaging 30 million users/month,
> seeks a Marketing Director based at its headquarters in Redmond,
> Washington. This newly created role will be responsible for all
> msnbc.com advertising-marketing/sales enablement and consumer research.
> Specific duties will include building an advertising sales support
> function within the Marketing department using existing resources to
> translate research and branding into powerful sales tools. Will work
> closely with the Marketing VP on all trade marketing efforts.
> Additionally, the Marketing Director will lead the Marketing Research
> team and become a research ambassador both internally and externally.
> Must be a strong evangelist in consumer-centric marketing and ensure
> tight alignment between marketing strategy and overall business goals.
> Track record of success within advertising sales, consumer research
> and/or news media very strongly preferred.
>
> College education required, ideally in Business, Marketing/Advertising,
> Journalism, Statistics. MBA strongly preferred.
>
> Requires 7+ years in marketing/advertising, research, and/or media
> industry. Direct experience in online news or TV news industry a
> significant plus.
>
> MSNBC values diversity in its work place and is committed to equal
> opportunity.
>