SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the School of
Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS) at Rutgers, the
State University of New Jersey, anticipates a faculty position for a
scholar who will teach in a new school-wide initiative in Global Media and
Democracy.

The department invites applications in the following areas: global media
and journalism; global and local cultures; participatory democracy,
publics and politics; social movements; media diversity; and media
decision-making and management.

Positions are tenure-track teaching and research faculty appointments at
the assistant professor level, with the possibility of associate or full
professor hires. PhD required.

To apply, submit: Letter of application, CV, up to three publications and
names of three references, preferably as an email attachment to
MediaSearch@scils.rutgers.edu or MEDIA SEARCH, SCILS Dean’s office,
Rutgers University, 4 Huntington Street, NJ 08901-1071. For additional
information contact John Pavlik, jpavlik@scils.rutgers.edu. Search open
until positions filled. For information about SCILS and Rutgers:
www.scils.rutgers.edu. Rutgers is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.

The Local Sports Desk that serves The Record and Herald News is seeking a local sports reporter. Candidates must have at least one year of daily newspaper experience, or equivalent, and a knowledge of and interest in North Jersey sports. Reporters are expected to develop news sources and feature ideas on their beats. The ability to deal with strict deadlines is essential. Experience with multimedia is a plus. Candidates must be able to work nights and weekends; hours will vary. If interested, apply to Rob Tanenbaum. (His e-mail is tanenbaum@northjersey.com.)

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an opening for a commercial real estate reporter. The beat includes some of the nation’s prime retail properties, with developers, landlords and builders divvying up the most expensive real estate in the country. The reporter must write stories that are essential to the local business community, staying on top of industry trends, hot regions, and changing market conditions. Also, the reporter will be expected to break news on local property sales, leasing activity and development agreements.

Candidates should have at least five to seven years of daily reporting experience, including preferably three years as a real estate writer.

If you are interested, send a resume, a cover letter outlining why you want the job, and your five best work samples to: Douglas Clancy, assistant managing editor, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Dow Jones Newswires
Assistant Editor to work on Technology and Alternative Energy Newsletter
Location: New Jersey
Dow Jones & Co. requires an assistant editor to work on clean technology and alternative energy newsletters for the Jersey City, NJ bureau. The position entails taking over running of one daily newsletter and working on new products in the same area of coverage. The job requires working with reporters on stories, organizing other content and making decisions about news priorities. Applicants should have a background in editing business news, a broad familiarity with financial markets and experience of working to deadlines. To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.dj.com/careers. Job ID# 106064 EOE

Dow Jones Newswires
Latin America Reporter
Location: New Jersey
Dow Jones Newswires seeks a reporter to cover Latin American issues from its Harborside headquarters in Jersey City. The job entails reporting on issues of sovereign and corporate debt, equities and currencies affecting Latin America, and occasional coverage of emerging Asia, Europe and Africa. Experience reporting on emerging market countries and financial markets is desirable, as is the ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese. The position is located in Jersey City, NJ, right across the river from downtown Manhattan. To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.dj.com/careers The job ID# is 105657.

Dow Jones Newswires
Editor to join its equity markets team
Location: New Jersey
Dow Jones Newswires is seeking an editor to join its equity markets team and mine publishable scoops and intelligence from the world of blogs. The successful candidate will be aggressive, self directed and interested in blogs and their proprietors, but must also possess the news judgment and high standards needed to separate the mean spirited and the overly speculative from the insightful and the useful. The editor’s main responsibility will be funneling short, spirited and well-written items into “Market Talk” - effectively Dow Jones Newswires’ running blog on corporate and market developments. There will also be the opportunity to write about developments at prominent blogs and trends in blogging. The position is based in Jersey City. Send expressions of interest to Andrew Dowell, deputy managing editor for equities, at Andrew.dowell@dowjones.com

Multi-Media Producer
The New York Times Syndicate is seeking a multi-media editor/producer to
join its team of journalists. The role will evolve to meet demands of the
changing marketplace for content. The successful candidate will be
someone with a strong background in the technology of digital media and a
minimum of two years experience in creating digital media assets — video,
blogs, slide shows, online journalism, etc. At the same time, he or she
will have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of journalism: accuracy,
fairness, and strong language skills, high ethical and journalistic
standards. As a project leader, working within the existing Syndicate
team, the editor will develop multi-media extensions of existing print
features and create new multi-media features that may have no print
component.

Candidates should contact Will Gonzalez, sales director, video and online,
New York Times News Services Division, willg@nytimes.com, phone
212-556-5102.

Dow Jones Newswires
Latin America Reporter

Dow Jones Newswires seeks a reporter to cover Latin American issues from
its Harborside headquarters in Jersey City. The job entails reporting on
issues of sovereign and corporate debt, equities and currencies affecting
Latin America, and occasional coverage of emerging Asia, Europe and
Africa. Experience reporting on emerging market countries and financial
markets is desirable, as is the ability to speak Spanish and/or
Portuguese. The position is located in Jersey City, NJ, right across the
river from downtown Manhattan. To apply, please visit our careers page at:
http://www.dj.com/careers or send your resume to as1698@columbia.edu.

Graphic Artist: We’re seeking a multi-talented graphic artist to tackle a wide range of projects, from designing news and features pages to creating info-graphics and dynamic images. From concept to completion, you’ll have the opportunity to do it all. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a great group of artists and editors. We’re looking for someone who can think beyond the norm, and way outside the box, to come up with fresh ideas. We want an artist with great news judgment and the skills to bring it all together in a visually appealing package that will stop a reader in his tracks. Is that you? Can you think quickly on your feet? Be collaborative? Handle the pace? If it is, send a cover letter, resume and your six best work samples to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Knowledge of Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator are a must; it’s a big plus if you can also work in Flash and/or Lightwave.

Business Reporter: The Record is seeking a writer to cover the health care industry in North Jersey. We’ve shifted away from big, out-of-area pharmaceutical companies while broadening the beat to include all aspects of the business of health care. We still cover billion-dollar companies — Barr Labs, the second-largest generic drug maker, Quest Diagnostics, the biggest U.S. drug testing company, and Medco, the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager, to name a few — but have expanded the beat to include scores of for-profit health-related companies and associated professions. Rather than strictly company coverage, however, we’re seeking a reporter who can find the trends, issues and controversies in this dynamic sector. The ideal candidate will come with a long list of story ideas and at least five years of daily newspaper experience to deliver breaking news, daily and Sunday centerpieces and A1 stories. If you are interested, send a cover letter, resume and your six best clips to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601see Business Editor Bill Donnellon.

Some background about our newspaper: The Record is a family-owned, medium-sized newspaper located in North Jersey, just 15 miles away from Times Square in Manhattan and a short drive from the Jersey shore and the mountains in Pennsylvania and New York. It has won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best daily newspaper in 10 of the past 15 years, including three of the past four years .

Dow Jones Newswires
Reporter to cover mortgage bond market
Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an energetic and enterprising reporter for its real-time coverage of the mortgage bond market, which has been at the heart of the current subprime crisis. The position would primarily focus on mortgage bonds that are guaranteed by quasi-government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but would also involve reporting on riskier bonds created by leading Wall Street banks. This position is integral to our ongoing subprime/credit crisis coverage and requires a self-motivated reporter who can dig into complex transactions to tell a story that has ramifications for global financial markets. Experience covering financial news is required, and covering mortgage-specific developments, a plus. Interested candidates should send their resumes and their three best clips to news editor Agnes Crane at agnes.crane@dowjones.com.

Dow Jones Newswires
Financial Reporter (Washington DC)
Dow Jones Newswires seeks an experienced financial reporter for the Washington, DC bureau. The position involves breaking economic news, coverage of economic indicators, the Treasury Department and other assignments as needed. The reporter will work closely with a variety of Washington bureau beat writers.To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.dj.com/careers. Job ID# 106070 EOE

Dow Jones Newswires
Assistant Editor to work on Technology and Alternative Energy Newsletter
Dow Jones & Co. requires an assistant editor to work on clean technology and alternative energy newsletters for the Jersey City, NJ bureau. The position entails taking over running of one daily newsletter and working on new products in the same area of coverage. The job requires working with reporters on stories, organizing other content and making decisions about news priorities. Applicants should have a background in editing business news, a broad familiarity with financial markets and experience of working to deadlines. To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.dj.com/careers. Job ID# 106064 EOE

Dow Jones Newswires
Latin America Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires seeks a reporter to cover Latin American issues from its Harborside headquarters in Jersey City. The job entails reporting on issues of sovereign and corporate debt, equities and currencies affecting Latin America, and occasional coverage of emerging Asia, Europe and Africa. Experience reporting on emerging market countries and financial markets is desirable, as is the ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese. The position is located in Jersey City, NJ, right across the river from downtown Manhattan. To apply, please visit our careers page at: http://www.dj.com/careers

Dow Jones Newswires
Hedge Fund Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires seeks a reporter to cover the fast-moving and high-profile hedge fund beat. Responsibilities include uncovering news of hedge fund performance; identifying and analyzing trends in the industry before they gain broad currency; and crafting profiles of individuals, firms and investment strategies. The successful candidate will be a competitive reporter and solid writer, able to dig out tough to find facts and build them into compelling stories. Experience covering hedge funds is a plus, but not a necessity. The position is based in Jersey City. Send cover letter, resume and 5-8 clips to Andrew Dowell, deputy managing editor for North American equities, at Andrew.dowell@dowjones.com.

Job opening
Part-time web producer/www.northjersey.com (The Record, Bergen County, NJ)
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an opening for a part-time web producer. The producer is an all-around journalist who applies technical skills and a nose for news to update northjersey.com, the Web site for The Record, with compelling content. You will publish articles, write headlines, choose photos and layer pieces with Web-only tools – links to further information, for example. You also will create photo galleries and add audio, video and interactive elements. HTML, PhotoShop and writing/editing skills will be tested. Additional technical skills such as CSS, XML, DHTML, Flash, Freehand and Illustrator are a plus. Hours and days are variable. If interested, send a resume and links to work samples to RecruitDNG@northjersey.com by Jan. 18. Please write “Part-time producer” in the subject field.

The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

Job opening/Deputy Business Editor/The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) has an immediate opening for an
experienced assignment editor to join its business desk. This editor will
assist the business editor and another deputy in planning and editing the
seven-day-a-week business section and the Sunday real estate
section. Duties include assigning and editing breaking news and enterprise
and weekly reports focusing on North Jersey’s major industry sectors. We’re
seeking a well-organized pro with superior time-management skills and the
ability to juggle many tasks. Ability to work quickly and accurately to
meet multiple deadlines is essential. Candidates should have at least five
to seven years of daily experience, including at least three years as an
assignment editor.

If you’re interested, send a cover letter on why you want the job, samples
of your best work and a résumé to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing
Editor, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Some background about our newspaper and company: The Record is
family-owned, medium-sized newspaper located in North Jersey, just 15 miles
away from Times Square in Manhattan and a short drive from the shore and
the mountains. It has won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s
best daily newspaper in 10 of the past 15 years, including three of the
past four years. Our company owns another daily newspaper - the Herald News
- as well as some 48 weeklies and 12 magazines.

The Associated Press seeks an aggressive reporter to cover government
corruption and immigration issues in New Jersey.

After orientation to AP operations in the state, would be part of the
team covering corruption, immigration and other top news in the region
through accurate, aggressive and thorough reporting, strong and
compelling writing and precise editing.

In the past five years, more than 100 New Jersey elected officials have
been convicted of betraying the public’s trust, and AP is seeking a
reporter to complement existing staffing on this beat. The successful
candidate will excel at investigative and accountability journalism, and
have a record of aggressive and successful source-building and using
documents and public records to break news.

This reporter also would devote time to delving into issues arising from
immigration in New Jersey. As the nation’s most ethnically and racially
diverse state, New Jersey is dealing with a host of immigration issues
ranging from health care, housing, law enforcement and education to
resident’s responses to diverse communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Language skills (especially Spanish), an ability to explain complex
issues and understanding of all facets of city, county, state and
federal government will be necessary. The ability to file stories
quickly and cleanly, to juggle multiple priorities and to work as part
of a team also is essential. This position is based in Trenton, the
state capital, but will require frequent travel to pursue the corruption
and immigration beats in all parts of the state.

To apply, please visit https://careers.ap.org/viewjob.html?erjob=5466.

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Job opening/Deputy Business Editor/The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) has an immediate opening for an experienced assignment editor to join its business desk. This editor will assist the business editor and another deputy in planning and editing the seven-day-a-week business section and the Sunday real estate section. Duties include assigning and editing breaking news and enterprise and weekly reports focusing on North Jersey’s major industry sectors. We’re seeking a well-organized pro with superior time-management skills and the ability to juggle many tasks. Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet multiple deadlines is essential. Candidates should have at least five to seven years of daily experience, including at least three years as an assignment editor.

If you’re interested, send a cover letter on why you want the job, samples of your best work and a résumé to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Some background about our newspaper and company: The Record is family-owned, medium-sized newspaper located in North Jersey, just 15 miles away from Times Square in Manhattan and a short drive from the shore and the mountains. It has won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best daily newspaper in 10 of the past 15 years, including three of the past four years. Our company owns another daily newspaper - the Herald News - as well as some 48 weeklies and 12 magazines.

Job Description:
Dow Jones Newswires has an opening on the Treasurys desk at its offices in Jersey City. The position entails a broad range of coverage that includes writing about the U.S. government bond market on a daily basis, covering regional Federal Reserve presidents and other finance officials, as well as writing up data releases. The reporter will also contribute to our regular columns on the bond markets, and write about market regulation and the fixed income industry in general. Prior experience writing about the Treasurys market welcome, but not a must. Language skills a plus. Candidates should send their resumes and clips to anusha.shrivastava@dowjones.com.

Job openings in Local Sports at The Record (Bergen County, NJ) and the Herald News

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has openings in local sports for a full-time reporter and a one-year, full-time intern. Both these positions cover scholastic sports for The Record and its sister newspaper, the Herald News.

The jobs are:

Local Sports Reporter - Applicants must be organized, self-directed and able to write on tight deadlines, develop news sources and features as well as quality enterprise reporting. Knowledge of North Jersey sports is preferred along with interest and experience in multimedia tasks such as blogs, podcasts and video features. Three or more years of daily reporting experience required. Send a résumé, cover letter and your five best clips to Rob Tanenbaum, Assignment Editor/Local Sports/, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Local Sports Reporter Intern - The successful candidate will cover events, develop features and enterprise and participate in multimedia tasks such as blogs, podcasts and video features. Send a résumé, cover letter and your five best clips to: Rob Tanenbaum, Assignment Editor/Local Sports/, The Record, 150 River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Some background about our newspapers: The Record is family-owned, medium-sized newspaper located in North Jersey, just 15 miles away from Times Square in Manhattan and a short drive from the shore and the mountains. It has won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best large daily newspaper in 10 of the past 15 years, including three of the past four years, for circulation 60,000 and over. The Herald News, also part of North Jersey Media Group, has won the NJPA’s general excellence award four times in the last five years as best the daily newspaper for circulation 60,000 and under.

Current MSNBC.com job postings as of
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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.
>

The Home News Tribune, a daily newspaper in East Brunswick, NJ, is interviewing candidates for reporter positions. Three years of daily newspaper experience is preferable but not required. The Home News Tribune is also reviewing candidates for editing positions that may be available in the near future because of an internal reorganization. In both cases, knowledge of South Asian culture and languages is a plus.

Web site: http://www.thnt.com/
Contact: Chuck Paolino, executive editor, cpaolino -at- thnt.com

Graphic Artist/Designer

The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) has an immediate opening for a talented graphic artist/designer. We’re seeking a multi-talented graphic artist/designer with creative vision and the ability to do it all, from designing pages for both news and features to doing info-graphics to creating dynamic images. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. We’re looking for someone who can think beyond the norm, and way outside the box, to come up with fresh ideas. We want an artist with great news judgment and the skills to bring it all together in a visually appealing package that will stop a reader in his tracks. Candidates should have three to five years of daily experience, or equivalent.

Deputy Business Editor

We’re seeking an experienced editor to join The Record’s business team. This editor will assist the business editor and another deputy in planning and editing the seven-day-a-week business section and the Sunday real estate section. Duties include assigning and editing breaking news and enterprise and weekly reports focusing on North Jersey’s major industry sectors. We’re seeking a well-organized pro with superior time-management skills and the ability to juggle many tasks. Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet multiple deadlines is essential. Candidates should have at least five to seven years of daily experience, including at least three years as an editor.

Copy/Layout Editor (Sports)

The Record’s sports department is seeking a full-time copy/layout editor. We’re looking for a talented journalist with strong copy editing, layout and headline skills. Candidates should have a minimum of five years experience working for a daily sports section.

If you’re interested in any of these positions, send a cover letter on why you want the job, samples of your best work and a résumé to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 150 River. St., Hackensack, NJ 07601. Or, if you’re attending the AAJA convention in Miami, you can see us at booth #314

Features Reporter - The Herald News seeks a writer/reporter to cover its entertainment beat. You’ll write profiles and narrative-style features, as well as cover breaking news. Excellent reporting, strong writing, creative flair and great ideas are a must; ditto for interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must have a minimum of one-year daily newspaper experience. If interested, send a résumé, cover letter and your best five clips to Mary Jane Fine, Features Editor, Herald News, 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, West Paterson, NJ 07424. Or you can e-mail them to fine@northjersey.com.

Sports Reporter - The Herald News seeks a reporter to cover women’s/girls’ sports. The sports reporter provides game coverage, writes features and generates enterprise story ideas. Fast, comprehensive breaking news is very important, but we also value enterprise and make it a priority. Candidates should have at least two years of daily reporting experience. Send résumé, salary requirement and no more than five of your best clips to Jerry Smith, Sports Editor, Herald News, 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, West Paterson, N.J. 07424, or e-mail smithj@northjersey.com .

About the Herald News: The Herald News is located about 15 miles from Times Square in gritty, newsy Passaic County. It is part of North Jersey Media Group, a family-owned company consisting of two dailies (the other is The Record of Bergen County) and approximately 48 weeklies and 12 monthly magazines, all in northern New Jersey. In four of the past five years, the Herald News has won the New Jersey Press Association’s “general excellence award” as the best daily newspaper for circulation 60,000 and under.

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an opening for an Assistant
Managing Editor/Editorial Page Editor.

Major duties are:

· Leading a department of nine, including a deputy, several
editorial writers and columnists and a cartoonist, and providing
appropriate feedback that improves their skills and upholds the
highest journalistic standards.

· Setting the agenda for public discourse in North Jersey as
well as New Jersey by providing readers, through our editorial pages,
with the insight and information they need to make reasoned and sound
decisions.

· Ensuring that our editorial pages reflect diverse viewpoints,
take contrary arguments into account, promote lively expression of
opinion and foster understanding and the public good.

· Heading the newsroom’s Ethics Committee and convene it, as
necessary, to consider journalistic questions and to keep our Ethics
Policy up-to-date.

· Advising the editor as part of his management team.
· Meeting and communicating with the public and community and
government leaders.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record leading
newspaper editorial pages and an editorial/opinion page staff. We
are looking for someone who is innovative, strident about their work,
willing to stick out his or her neck and savvy about multimedia and
new ways of engaging the public and drawing in readers or viewers, no
matter what the platform.

Some background about our newspaper:

The Record, with a circulation of about 150,000 daily and 200,000
Sunday, is family-owned and located in North Jersey, just 15 miles
away from the heart of Times Square in Manhattan and a short drive
from the shore and the mountains. It has won the “General Excellence
Award” as New Jersey’s best daily newspaper nine of the past 13
years. Just recently, the newspaper won the 2005 “IRE Medal,” the
highest honor bestowed by the Investigative Reporters and Editors for
investigative reporting.

If you have the above qualifications, send a cover letter outlining
why you are interested in the position, a resume, and samples of your
best work and/or projects to: Frank Scandale, Editor, The Record, 150
River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Job Opening: Transportation Writer/The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) The
Record, winner of the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best
daily newspaper for the past three years, has an opening for a
transportation writer. Candidates should have at least five to seven
years of daily newspaper experience.
Transportation is one of the highest profile beats at the paper, with
stories that frequently land on A-1 both daily and Sunday. We’re looking
for a reporter who can turn around overnights and weekend stories
quickly, as well as juggle multiple stories at a time.
The writer must be able to handle the rough and tumble of Trenton and
Washington politics as well as features and profiles. Specifically, the
beat includes coverage of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,
the Federal Aviation Administration, the state DOT, NJ Transit, the
state Motor Vehicle Inspection program, Newark Liberty International and
Teterboro airports and the PATH system.
The Record, with a circulation of about 150,000 daily and 200,000
Sunday, is family-owned and located in North Jersey, just minutes from
New York City and a short drive from the shore and the mountains. It has
won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best daily nine of
the past 13 years.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing why they want
the position, a resume, and five best writing samples to: Douglas
Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 150 River St.,
Hackensack, N.J. 07601.

The Associated Press seeks an aggressive and versatile government
reporter in Trenton, N.J.

We expect this reporter to use the Statehouse as a jumping-off point for
hard-hitting and engaging enterprise reporting that will play to readers
far beyond the state’s borders. The successful candidate also will be a
go-to reporter for major breaking news in the region, prepared to jump
on the big story at a moment’s notice.

This newsperson will cover all facets of New Jersey state government and
politics, including annual sessions of the state Legislature, with a
focus on:

* Breaking news, putting AP out in front, consistently, on major stories
involving state government.

* Cutting through government process to translate dry bureaucracy into
meaningful, interesting stories that explain how government action, or
inaction, affects real people.

* Seizing opportunities to dig deep into issues to produce timely,
investigative stories about state government and state politicians.

The ability to juggle daily stories, weekenders and long-term enterprise
is a must. The ideal candidate should have experience covering
government and be able to work well as part of a team. Candidate should
have sophistication in writing under deadline and the ability to think
and work across media. Applicants should have a minimum of 18 months of
daily deadline news experience.

For consideration, e-mail a cover letter, resume and clips to
Trenton@apjobs.org. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.

BIZ INDIA is looking for Central New Jersey-based freelance writers, a
photographer and a graphic designer.

Contact the undersigned after emailing your resume and / or samples to
KBalani@BizIndia.net