SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

Dart Centre Australasia will provide expense-paid fellowships to senior journalists and editors who want to apply knowledge of emotional trauma to improving coverage of violent events. Fellows will attend a five day seminar programme in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 12-16, 2009, featuring briefings by leading experts in the trauma field and discussions with colleagues about covering tragedy and violence. The fellowship covers all travel and ground expenses while attending the program. Insurance, visa applications and related costs, however, are the responsibility of the applicant. Fellowships are open to print, broadcast and online reporters, photographers, editors and producers with at least five years’ full-time journalism experience. Applicants must come from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Japan, Indonesia or Thailand. Applicants must possess a strong command of the English language as all presentations will be made in English. Applications must be submitted jointly by one editor and one senior journalist from a single news organisation.

Submit application form, resume, letter of interest, two work samples and two letters of recommendation by August 17th.

Dow Jones seeks a Copy Editor for APAC Newswires.
Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a Copy Editor to join its NewsPlus team, which compiles the
Web-based front page for Dow Jones Newswires. The successful candidate will join a group of Web
editors who choose the best breaking news and analysis stories from across Dow Jones and present
them in summary form for busy traders and financial advisors. This copy editor will work on various
specialty NewsPlus pages, each targeting different customer groups, and will be integral in making
the pages relevant, timely and indispensable to those customers. The editor will work with text, video,
audio and graphics. He/She will be based somewhere in the Asia-Pacific region.
Candidates must have sharp news judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly and with
minimal supervision. Previous Web, audio, video and graphic design skills, as well as any experience
editing business or finance content is preferred. We want a candidate who is highly self-motivated and
sincerely interested in a career in financial journalism and Internet publishing.
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.
To apply, please visit www.dowjones.com/careers and search for job ID 250560

Dow Jones seeks a Money Editor for Singapore Newswires.
Dow Jones Newswires is seeking an experienced editor to help run Asia-Pacific coverage of debt,
forex, economic and policy/political news. The Singapore-based position, part of a three-person
management team, involves proactive news planning, working with bureaus and reporters to identify
and develop story ideas and editing updates and features.
The successful candidate will have deep and broad experience with FX or debt, or both, and the
ability to transform rough copy on deadline and as well as guide the reporting and writing of more
involved features from their inception. Market reporting experience and a strong knowledge of Asian
economies are preferred; knowledge of derivatives and of an Asian language would be pluses.
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.
To apply, please visit www.dowjones.com/careers and search for job ID 250684.

CNN International is looking for a show producer to work out of the
Hong Kong Production Center. The producer will be responsible for
conceptualizing, lining up and taking to air a daily program focusing
on the day’s major news and business news stories. He or she will work
closely with CNN’s planning producers, assignment editors,
correspondents, anchors, writers and copy editors. The candidate
should demonstrate an ability to take the day’s news and produce
interesting television which connects with CNN viewers. A minimum of
five years experience in broadcast journalism and with previous
experience producing original, creative and lively newscasts is
required.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send in
your application to Amy Chan, Human Resources Manager amy.chan@cnn.com

INVESTMENT BANKING REPORTERS (To be based in London/Mumbai/China/Singapore)

The successful candidates will work with editors, columnists and other reporters around the world to analyze all aspects of investment banking – trends in the industry, top executives, public and private companies – and offer insight gained from following the industry.

Graduates with an MBA or finance/economics-related MSc are welcome to apply.

They should be at ease with securities analysis and company valuation. An interest in journalism and comfort with technology and the Web – Excel, RSS feeds, blogs, networking sites – 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 resume, three short and compelling feature ideas and three examples of their best written work – published work, analysis, reports, to:

Email: jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com

Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a reporter to cover investment banking activity in Asia, focusing on equity deals such as M&As and IPOs.

The position, to be based in Hong Kong, will require a highly motivated journalist who is able to generate scoops on deals across the region and enjoys working in a high-profile, competitive beat. The role also involves writing analytical stories and ground-breaking features on key trends on the M&A front and the equities capital markets, tracking people’s movement in the industry and assisting other reporters in the region in covering deals in their own markets.

Experience covering the financial services industry or M&As is desirable while a proven ability to break news, generate story ideas and work as part of a team will be a plus.

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com .

Dow Jones Newswires seeks a finance reporter in Kuala Lumpur, a Commodities reporter in Singapore, and a bond reporter and technology reporter in Tokyo. To apply, contact jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com. Details below:

KUALA LUMPUR

Islamic Finance Reporter - The Asia-Pacific money team is looking for a
reporter, to be based in Kuala Lumpur to spearhead coverage of the
region’s Islamic financial markets.

The position will entail coverage of the Shariah-compliant banking
sector, Islamic bond markets and Islamic equity financing and will
therefore require the reporter to work closely with correspondents
around the region covering the parallel conventional beats and to be
flexible on a day-to-day basis.

As this is a new position in the region, applicants will need to be self
starters, willing to get quickly up to speed with an exciting sector of
the financial world that is growing at twice the speed of the
conventional market but that also faces a number of regulatory and other
stiff challenges. It will also be a position that the successful
candidate can help to shape and which should add to the the prominence
that the highly popular Dow Jones Islamic Indexes has already carved in
the sector.

SINGAPORE

Commodities Reporter - Dow Jones Newswires has an opening for a regional
commodities reporter, to be based in Singapore. The job involves working
closely with more than a dozen commodities reporters in the Asia-Pacific
region and leading the coverage of soft commodities, as well as
government policy affecting the sector.

This is a fast-paced and demanding job, but also one that offers ample
opportunity for quick career advancement. The successful candidate will
have plenty of scope to travel around the region to produce a rich
basket of breaking stories, enterprise reporting and incisive market
coverage.

You’ll need to be a seasoned reporter with excellent writing skills,
preferably with previous commodities experience. Proficiency in Asian
languages is not compulsory, but will be an advantage.

TOKYO

Forex/Bond Reporter - Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an
English-language reporter in its Tokyo bureau to cover the foreign
exchange and bond markets and Japanese economic policy. The job will
involve writing market comments, reporting on news conferences by
government and central bank officials, covering economic indicators,
cultivating market and official sources, and working on enterprise copy
such as features and interviews. Fluency in Japanese and English is
required, and journalism experience is preferred. Experience working in
the financial markets would be a plus.

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Reporter - Dow Jones Newswires is
looking for an experienced journalist to cover Asia’s technology, media
and telecoms (TMT) beat as a regional reporter. The position, to be
based in Tokyo, entails tracking regional trends in the TMT industries
and writing insightful and analytical features and technology columns
pertaining to the semiconductor and flat-panel display industries and
other tech topics. The successful candidate will also be required to
contribute to corporate coverage of Japan’s major technology and telecom
firms, such as Sony Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and
Toshiba Corp. The position may also entail some travel to cover major
technology conferences throughout Asia.

The reporter will work closely with the TMT news editor and other
reporters and editors in different regions to cover breaking news and
other news events that have implications for the global technology
industry. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience
covering the TMT sector and will be able to generate enterprise story
ideas with little supervision. Spoken and written Japanese is preferred
but isn’t mandatory. Expected start date for the job is some time around
October.

Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an experienced journalist to cover Asia’s technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) beat as a regional reporter. The position, to be based in Tokyo, entails tracking regional trends in the TMT industries and writing insightful and analytical features and technology columns pertaining to the semiconductor and flat-panel display industries and other tech topics. The successful candidate will contribute to corporate coverage of Japan’s major technology and telecom firms, such as Sony, Matsushita Electric and Toshiba. The position also might entail travel to cover major technology conferences throughout Asia.

The reporter will work closely with the TMT news editor and other reporters and editors in different regions to cover breaking news and other news events that have implications for the global technology industry. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience covering the TMT sector and will be able to generate enterprise story ideas with little supervision. Spoken and written Japanese is preferred but isn’t mandatory. Expected start date for the job is some time around October.

Please email resume and cover letter to Japan Bureau Chief Ken McCallum at ken.mccallum@dowjones.com, phone number +81 3 5255 2929 and Asia Pacific TMT News Editor Yun-Hee Kim, at yun-hee.kim@dowjones.com, phone number +852-2832 2330.

The International Herald Tribune has two openings on its business copy desk in Hong Kong. Please note that these are NOT intended as overseas postings for U.S.-based employees, and The Times will not offer relocation or expatriate benefits to any of its copy editors who might apply. “Nevertheless, we want to make you aware of what’s going on at the I.H.T.,” Alan Flippen writes in an e-mail, “in the spirit of newsroom integration and in case you know anyone from outside the company who might be a good fit for these jobs.”
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Len Apcar, lapcar@iht.com. Read on for the qualifications.
The International Herald Tribune is looking for experienced copy editors to work in Hong Kong for its expanding Asian edition. You will work with a team of dedicated, hard-working editors and correspondents from The New York Times-Herald Tribune family to offer our readers a well-edited, must-read newspaper six mornings a week and a 24-hour Web report. We expect you to know how to smooth copy, write inviting heads and make solid news judgments about international developments. We value energetic professionals who want the challenge of living abroad and are excited by the Asia story.
We have permanent positions immediately available and invite candidates to apply for a one-week tryout. Experience in Asia and business journalism a plus. Interested? Send your resumes to: asiaresumes@iht.com.

Financial reporter - Dow Jones Newswires, the leading international financial news service, seeks an energetic and experienced reporter to join our Vietnam bureau to cover the stock market, economy, and foreign investment. Applicants should be fluent in English and Vietnamese, self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to develop sources and break news.

To apply, please email to: jobs.asiapac@dowjones.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Himal Southasian [www.himalmag.com] is looking for a person who seeks to build a career as a Desk
Editor. The position’s responsibilities include supporting the editorial team in all aspects of the
monthly magazine’s production, from editorial communications to research and image selection, to
overseeing factchecking and proofing. However, the primary skill required is the ability to edit
‘full-length’ articles of the kind carried in review magazines such as Himal. Applicants will need
to have the ability to turn around full-length article drafts, on a wide range of topics, according
to the magazine’s in-house style. Besides foolproof competence in English-language editing,
applicants must have a strong grounding in the social sciences and a keen understanding of
Southasian history, economics, culture and geopolitics. Above all, they should appreciate the role
of the desk editor in the world of magazine journalism.

Work experience: Substantial editing, reporting, research and writing in mainstream media, though
work with academic journals is also relevant.

The position is based in Kathmandu. Salary will be commensurate with experience and energy.

Application process: Send CV and cover letter to editorial@himalmag.com

DEADLINE: May 30, 2008

The Associated Press is seeking a full-time business writer based in Mumbai, India, to cover
India’s dynamic business scene. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in
financial journalism, have a strong news sense and be able to work independently. We are
looking for journalists who are self-starters and can produce fast, clear copy on spot news
about companies, markets and macro-economic news as well as well-written, compelling features
about India’s business landscape and changing society. Must be willing to start by mid-May.
Interested applicants please email cover letter, CV and 5 clips to mjfoster@ap.org and
tsullivan@ap.org.

Off The Record Research LLC, an international asset management research firm
has an immediate opening for a full time Associate Editor based in Shanghai,
China. The person’s primary responsibility will be to work closely with and
support the Firm’s Asia Senior International Editor. Interpersonal skills,
cultural sensitivity, the ability to managing on going research projects and
identifying new story ideas on an ongoing basis are several key success
factor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required are understanding of market
research methods and approaches, understanding of financial reporting
business practices and stock market basics, communication skills
(presenting, written, etc), ability to work as a team with respective group
members, able to generate and mathematically manipulate grids and OTR data,
understanding of issues that are likely to have potential critical impact on
the companies being researched.
Work is home office based. Minimum qualifications are Bachelor’s degree
(Master’s preferred) in business/marketing or related disciplines and/or 2-3
years working experience in market research

Fees are competitive. Must be fluent Mandarin speaker. Send resume and clips
to: resumes@otaotr.com www.otaotr.com

Dow Jones Newswires (www.djnewswires.com), a unit of Dow Jones &
Company, is a leading supplier of real-time global economic, corporate
and resources news to financial professionals across five assets
classes: equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities and
energy. It has a network of 21 news bureaus in the Asia-Pacific region.

TOKYO - Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an experienced reporter to
join its Tokyo bureau. The precise details of the position will be
determined in part by the qualities and experience the successful
candidate brings to the job, but ideally the candidate would have
experience covering fixed income and monetary policy or the equities
market. The ability to read Japanese financial news, a good analytical
mind and strong writing skills are required. Experience living and
working in Japan would be highly desirable.

To apply, please email to: Julie.Koh@dowjones.com. Only short-listed
candidates will be notified.

MADRID (Oct 30) - The Madrid Newswires bureau is looking for an
experienced reporter to cover equity news- primarily media and
telecommunications. The position requires fluent Spanish.
Some knowledge about the subject areas to be covered would be a plus.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can file fast and
accurate spot news, as well as conceive and execute compelling
enterprise copy. A team player is a must. If interested, send CV,
cover letter and clips to Santiago Perez, Madrid bureau chief, at
santiago.perez@dowjones.com.

The India Today Group (www.indiatodaygroup.com) has recently
appointed Anil Srivatsa as Chief Operating Officer of its Radio
Today, FM radio division. As head of this exciting new venture of
seven FM stations to launch initially in Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta,
he seeks to build a staff to spearhead and work in content creation,
audio imaging, programming and marketing that would be based in those
three cities. Anil is looking for fresh perspectives and those with
creative outlets. Radio experience per se is not required, but you
must understand the medium. This is a great stage for an adventure in
India~Rs growing economy and a blank canvas for those?who want to
give wings to their creative juices through the FM radio medium. If
you are interested in exploring a career in India, e-mail your resume
to him at vatsacom@gmail.com

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Training Editor/Writing Coach, Reuters Bangalore, India

Reuters is looking for a dynamic and experienced journalist to join its rapidly expanding Bangalore newsroom as an editorial trainer and writing coach. This is a creative and challenging job requiring proven expertise as an equities reporter, an aptitude for collaborative learning and a talent for coaching.

The successful candidate will combine a track record of superior equities coverage, preferably in the United States, with an ability to inspire excellence through individual example and team work. She or he will balance creative instructional design in the classroom with hands-on collaboration in the newsroom to guide on-the-job learning.

The training editor will design and deliver learning strategies to meet the evolving needs of the Bangalore newsroom, consulting with members of the editorial learning team to ensure training activities are aligned with global initiatives. The trainer/coach will also liaise closely with Reuters Asia editorial training manager to create learning projects of regional and international scope.
The role offers ample opportunities for growth as a journalist and innovation as a coach/trainer. The ideal candidate would relish the opportunity to nurture talent and develop his/her own leadership skills through mentoring, networking and consulting.

Qualifications:

At least three years’ experience covering equities in the United States or another major centre
Must have:

Excellent writing and sub-editing skills
Advanced soft skills (listening, presenting, networking, performance management)
Good news judgment in equities and cross-asset stories
Strong organisational abilities
Proven dedication to quality and innovation
Willingness to master the full potential of Reuters products for news

Nice to have:

Previous teaching and/or mentoring experience
Previous eLearning experience

For more information, please contact: Abi Sekimitsu at abi.sekimitsu@reuters.com or +91 80 4135 5845 or Anne Senior at anne.senior@reuters.com or +65 9620 4752.

Reuters is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified employees will be given consideration for all job openings without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status or sexual orientation

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LONDON (Sept 11) - Dow Jones Newswires seeks a news editor to manage
coverage of financial services companies in Europe, Middle East and
Africa. Reporting to the equities managing editor Gren Manuel, the
successful candidate will lead coverage of banks and insurers as well
as hedge funds and private equity.

This is a big patch with some very lively stories.

Candidates need to show a track record of successfully managing
coverage at a real-time news service. It’s expected that the
applicant will have at least ten years of journalism experience.

For more details please contact Managing Editor for EMEA Equities
Gren Manuel at +44 (0) 207-842-9279. Email applications including a
resume to recruit001@dowjones.com with FINANCIAL SERVICES EDITOR in
the subject line. The deadline is Sept. 26.

Dow Jones Newswires is looking for experienced reporters and
researchers to cover financial and economic news in China. The
positions could be in Beijing or Shanghai. Knowledge of China’s
economic and financial markets situation and outlook a must. Fluency
in English and Mandarin a must. Familiarity with real-time newswire
routine a plus. Only candidates who have experience, language fluency
and show enthusiasm and dedication for chasing stories in one of the
world?s most widely-watched economies will make the grade. Only
experienced candidates need apply. Please send cover letter and
resume on why you think you fit the position to either China Bureau
Chief J.R. Wu based in Beijing or China Deputy
Bureau Chief Jane Lee based in Shanghai jane.lee@dowjones.com.

Australia’s overseas television service, ABC Asia Pacific, is looking for a journalist in New Delhi with television experience and the capacity to provide reports in English for both News and Current Affairs. ABC Asia Pacific is currently available to 10.2 million homes and more than 200,000 hotel rooms in 41 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The service is still young and the take-up rate in many countries is impressive. The service has a broad range of general programming.

ABC Asia Pacific news bulletins are compiled in Melbourne specifically for a regional audience with stories from ABC bureaus in Australia and overseas and from the agencies, APTV and Reuters.

In addition, the service has several Current Affairs programmes -
i.e. Asia Focus (also seen on the domestic service) and, for the
past two years, The Editors. Recently the Australian Government
renewed ABC Asia Pacific~Rs contract for a further five years and
consequently the service is planning to expand both its News and
Current Affairs output. It plans more news bulletins, including more
frequent updates, and a new Current Affairs programme, tailored for
the Asia Pacific. Hence the need for an extra correspondent in India
to work out the ABC’s New Delhi Bureau. We are looking at employing
a local journalist with on-air television experience, a high level
of journalistic and television presentation skills and the capacity
to report and analyse in English events and issues in South Asia
objectively for a wider audience. Camera operating skills are also
an asset. Replies to - David Ransom ABC Asia Pacific Tel 612
83334875 Mobile 61404726657 email: ransom.david@abc.net.au

Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is a growing charitable
organization that harnesses the power of the media to combat human
rights abuses. By building the capacity of the media to report
effectively on human rights issues, JHR’s work pressures abusers to
stop and empowers victims to fight back.

JHR has an immediate opening for an expert trainer to be based in
Accra, Ghana. The successful candidate will work in partnership
with one other expert trainer to organize and conduct human rights
reporting workshops for journalists around the country. Frequent
travel to different regions of the country is required. The six
month position will start late July or early August (specific start
date is somewhat flexible).

Skills:
-knowledge of and ability to teach journalism topics including
ethics and basic reporting skills
-knowledge of human rights issues in West Africa
-excellent facilitation skills including ability to actively engage
workshop participants
-strong organizational skills combined with flexibility
-knowledge of a Ghanaian language preferred
-must be a Canadian citizen but may currently be living overseas

Experience:
-significant journalism experience
-background in either print, radio or television with a working
knowledge of all three mediums
-experience teaching or facilitating
-significant experience living and working in a cross-cultural
environment
-advanced degree in journalism or human rights preferred
-experience living and working in Ghana or other West African
country preferred

Airfare (if not already in Ghana) and visa will be covered. A
$1500CDN monthly stipend is provided to cover rent, food, health
insurance, etc.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications
will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is
hired.

Send applications to:
Nikki Whaites
International Programs Director
Email: nikki@jhr.ca
fax: 416.413.1832

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The Paris bureau of the Dow Jones Newswires seeks a spot news chief
to manage its daily news flow. Candidates must have a few years
experience as a business reporter in a real time environment. Fluent
in French, he or she must have a good understanding of companies,
preferably French, and of the major trends in the country’s economy.
Managing a team of three spot news reporters, the successful
candidate must be able to file accurate, fast headlines and sharply
focussed spot stories on companies and markets. Send CV and clips to
Paris Bureau Chief Pierre Briancon at pierre.briancon@dowjones.com.

Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a Milan-based correspondent to
cover Italian telecommunications and media companies. The successful
applicant must have fluent Italian, at least two years of journalism
experience and a track record of breaking news. The position requires
the ability to develop sources deeply and broadly within companies
and the investment community. It also demands calm under pressure,
multi-tasking, accurate reporting and crisp writing. Please contact
Italy Bureau Chief Jennifer Clark at 39 02 58 21 99 04 or send CV,
clips and cover letter to jennifer.clark@dowjones.com

Dow Jones Newswires requires a reporter in Johannesburg to run a
one-person bureau covering South Africa. The job requires a proven
self-starter and experienced news-breaker with the temperament and
stamina to work alone to cover major stories. We seek someone with
the skills to source broadly and deeply within companies, the
government and other organizations; and to use these contacts to
generate scoops and compelling enterprise stories. If interested,
send your CV, clips and a cover letter to Art Mooradian, Senior News
Editor, at art.mooradian@dowjones.com.

The Stockholm bureau is looking for a versatile,
self-starting reporter to join its spot news desk. The
successful candidate must be a team player and be able
to handle spot news from around the Nordic region
quickly and accurately. This is also an opportunity
for the reporter to cover some specific companies for
news features and enterprise stories. Applicants will
be expected to have firm command of at least one
Scandinavian language and at least one year of
reporting or financial industry experience. A
demonstrated ability to conceive and deliver original
stories would be a plus. Please contact Nordics Bureau
Chief Terry Roth at +46 8 5451 3090 and send a CV plus
electronic clippings to terence.roth@dowjones.com. The
deadline is April 30. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

FOREIGN/MILITARY CORRESPONDENT, Okinawa, Japan: Want to be a foreign
correspondent? Can you handle covering everything from presidential visits
to international affairs to the GI sweating it out in Iraq or Afghanistan?
Want to report and write about exotic and fascinating cultures around Asia?
Join Pacific Stars and Stripes, the indenpendent daily newspaper published
for the U.S. military overseas, serving readers in Japan, South Korea, Guam,
Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and more. You’ll report on everyone
from four-star generals to the most junior troops in the field. Working out
of our Okinawa bureau, this position will play an important role in covering
the ongoing U.S. military transformation wordwide. Your beat covering the
military community will span from cops to the courthouse, the mayor to the
public works department. Travel to worlwide hotspots is required. U.S.
citizenship, a valid driver’s license, experience reporting and writing for
a daily newspaper and basic news photography skills are required. Full-time,
limited tenure 13-month position. Salary $35,000 to $45,000 and excellent
benefits. Send resume by March 15 by e-mail in MSWord or ASCII format to
jobs-pss@stripes.osd.mil or FAX: 011-81-3-3403-5493.

Grassroots Research, a division of RCM Global Investors in San Francisco is
currently looking to build their team of freelance reporters in Asia,
specifically, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand. Grassroots
Research commissions projects to our global network of freelance reporters
that will assist our internal asset-management professionals. As our website
states, “The staff at Grassroots Research listens every day to the concerns
and unanswered questions that RCM portfolio managers and analysts express
about company- or industry-specific issues, and then form those concerns and
questions into projects to be completed by freelance reporters around the
world”.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please take the time to review our
websites and email me at michele.rumfola@rcm.com. You can find specific
information about Grassroots at www.grassrootsresearch.com or on on the main
RCM website under San Francisco/research at www.rcm.com

The Wall Street Journal Online in Brussels has an opening for an
interactive news reader

Position Description:

Under supervision, creates and prepares news and other content from
various wire services, the Journal, and other services; writes
headlines and summaries, incorporates graphics and links into
stories, and handles general editing and production work. May also
contribute to the Online Journal’s enterprise infographics, an
endeavor that involves researching, reporting and editing.

Position Requirements:

Candidates must have journalism experience beyond the college level,
strong news judgment and enthusiasm for business news.

If interested, please contact Jones Hayden at jones.hayden@wsj.com

http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/globalvoices/2005/12/02/global-voices-seeks-managing-editor

Global Voices is growing fast! We are now looking to hire a full-time Managing Editor.

THE JOB: This person will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day content flow on the Global Voices blog, run regular online editorial meetings, manage the work of our rapidly expanding international team of Regional Editors and volunteer contributors, and coordinate daily with editors from our news media collaborators and partners. He or she will also help steer the future of Global Voices into non-text media, other languages, and help to innovate and implement new technologies and tools. As Global Voices is a virtual organization, the Managing Editor would not be expected to relocate. However, he or she needs regular access to high-speed internet connectivity and will be expected to travel. Salary and other compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience. Start date: as soon as possible in 2006.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Our ideal candidate has solid experience in blogging and online citizens’ media and at least some experience with professional news media. He or she has the ability to work independently and responsibly with only remote supervision. Solid English-language writing and editing skills are a must. Programming/HTML knowledge not required but strong familiarity with the use of online social media tools (blogging platforms, aggregators, use of RSS feeds, and tagging) is important. He or she must be a diplomatic team player, capable of communicating effectively with bloggers as well as news reporters and editors, who enjoys pioneering uncharted territory. Ideally he/she will have the ability to read and write well in at least one language other than English and working knowledge of other languages. Preference given to candidates from outside the United States and Western Europe.

Interested candidates please send CV and Letter of Interest explaining why you’d be a good candidate for the job to: GVJobs AT gmail DOT com.

Johnston Press Chair in Digital Journalism
Individual professorial contract

This is an outstanding opportunity to inform digital developments at one of the UK’s leading regional newspaper groups, and make a major contribution to research and the body of knowledge in this emerging field.

Johnston Press is funding a Chair at the Department of Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, to investigate emerging digital applications that will be key to the future of both the company and the journalism industry at large. Much of the research will be applied and will focus on new approaches and methods for content acquisition, production and dissemination.

The fruits of this partnership will be relevant, accessible and forward-looking analysis as well as materials for academic publication, curriculum development, knowledge transfer and further research.

You will have extensive experience of cutting-edge research and development in digital applications for factual content creation and dissemination, particularly within the field of journalism, both within the UK and/or internationally.

For informal discussions, please contact Mike Ward, the Head of Journalism, on 01772 894731.

Reference Number 511A-25-11
Closing Date: 6 January 2006 at 4pm.

See the following at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/other/hr/jobs/external.htm#511
* job description
* Additional Information for applicants
* Application Form
* Guidance Notes (which should be referred to before completing the application form)

AFX News, the English-language financial newswire service of Agence
France-Presse, seeks a trainee/entry-level journalist for its Paris
bureau, starting immediately. Candidates must be able to write in
English at a native-language level, as well as read and speak French.
Please send a cover letter and CV to michael.strauss@afxnews.com

CORRESPONDENT (INDONESIA/MALAYSIA)
You will be based in Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur to produce and present reports on
political, social and economic issues for Channel NewsAsia.

You should be a dynamic individual with at least 5 years’ of working
experience and have a good voice and clear diction. You should possess a
good University Degree, preferably in Political Science/International
Affairs/Economics, and an intimate knowledge and understanding of history,
culture, social and political issues affecting Indonesia/Malaysia and the
Southeast Asia region. Spoken fluency and understanding of Bahasa
Indonesia/Bahasa Malaysia is essential. Nationals or former nationals of
these countries preferred.

Experience in business reporting and broadcast journalism will be an added
advantage. You must be able to communicate well and possess a good command
of the English language, both written and oral. A good grasp of business and
financial issues is crucial. You must be prepared to work long and irregular
hours and travel within Indonesia/Malaysia and abroad on assignments.

To find out more or apply for this position, contact:
- Mr Walter Fernandez, Executive Editor, Foreign Desk:
walter@mediacorpnews.com

Please email your application indicating position applied for on the subject
heading to the respective email address by 23 November 2005.

ABOUT CHANNEL NEWSASIA:

Established in March 1999, Channel NewsAsia is an Asian TV News channel that
provides news and information on global developments with Asian
perspectives. Channel NewsAsia brings viewers not only the latest news but
also the stories behind the headlines. Headquartered in Singapore, Channel
NewsAsia reports from the major Asian and key Western cities, including New
York, Washington D.C, London and Moscow.

In September 2000, it launched its international feed, Channel NewsAsia
(International), with a satellite footprint stretching from the Middle East,
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia to Australia. Channel NewsAsia
is now viewed in more than 15 million homes and hotels in 20 territories
across Asia. Its programming is Pan-Asian in content and style, going beyond
the headlines to analyse key developments. It aims to be the channel of
choice for Asian professionals.

www.channelnewsasia.com

Resident Journalism Advisor
Islamabad, Pakistan

Internews® Network is an international non-profit that works to improve access to information for people around the world by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews’ programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities.
Internews Network is seeking a Resident Advisor to oversee and conduct radio and television journalism training programs, provide expert advice and guidance in radio news and television production, and provide managerial and development support to the Pakistani project and staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

* Organize and conduct hands-on trainings in both basic and investigative radio journalism.
* Organize and conduct hands-on training of television journalists for a film-based TV program focused on human rights and the rule of law.
* Oversee training program at Peshawar University, including management of two Internews staff at the Peshawar office and maintenance of university relationships.
* Oversee the production of radio programs Qabailuna (for listener groups in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan) Da Nan Khabara (produced by students), and Hawa Aur Doonya (women’s program), both aired on the Internews-built campus radio.
* Create and manage listener groups in tribal areas and oversee distribution of radio programs to the groups.
* Direct geographic expansion of radio and television partnerships in coordination with the Pakistan Country Director.
* Oversee plans for short-term visiting journalism consultants and supervise those visits.
* Continue to expand Internews Pakistan’s library of training material, to include generating original material.
* Assist the women’s production unit and program known as Meri Awaz Suno.as follows: plan/coordinate the installation of studio equipment; oversee program coverage, editing and distribution, providing regular feedback to journalists; recommend performance improvements for Meri Awaz Suno, Peshawar University, and partner radio stations; and assist with the planning for long-term financial independence/self sustainability of Meri Awaz Suno
* Strategize and coordinate on-going efforts to raise public awareness of the project as well as project partners.
* Manage training sections of the budget and report to the Country Director and Senior Accountant.
* Assist the CD with direct representation of Internews’ work to funders, partners and aid organizations working in or associated with the media sector in Pakistan.

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least six years of experience in news journalism and news production
* Proven training or mentoring abilities
* Extensive radio news and television broadcasting experience
* Knowledge of radio and television equipment and broadcast technology
* Experience working within the format of a grant funded program
* Relevant university degree
* Experience working in region desirable

TO APPLY
Interested qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to INjobs@internews.org, placing “RA, Pakistan” in the subject line.

Further details about this position and the mission and operations of Internews Network are available at www.internews.org.

The posting can also be found at DJ.com Asian Careers link
http://www.dowjones.com/Careers/International/Asia.htm.

Dow Jones Newswires (www.djnewswires.com), a unit of Dow Jones &
Company, is a leading supplier of real-time global economic, corporate
and resources news to financial professionals across five assets
classes: equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities and
energy. It has a network of 22 news bureaus in the Asia-Pacific region.
We are looking for outstanding individuals to apply for the following
positions:

WELLINGTON - Bureau Chief, New Zealand
Dow Jones Newswires is looking for someone to take the post of bureau
chief, New Zealand, a job that involves managing our three-person team
in Wellington and a stringer in Auckland. The successful candidate
should have a solid background in the financial newswires business, with
a demonstrated ability to oversee coverage of the equities, forex and
debt markets. A solid track record of enterprise work - news scoops and
innovative features - is desirable. The candidate should be calm under
pressure and have good people skills.

HONG KONG - Copy Editor
Dow Jones Newswires Global Desk is looking for a copy editor to join the
Hong Kong team full-time in January. The job involves editing money and
corporate news from the Greater China region, including Taiwan. The
successful candidate should have a track record of working quickly and
accurately under pressure in a real-time news environment. We’re looking
for someone able to edit aggressively, reworking and rewriting copy when
needed.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and writing samples if any
(maximum 5 clips) to Julie Koh, HR Officer; e-Mail:
julie.koh@dowjones.com; Fax: +65-6225-3379.

**Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.**

McKinsey is seeking two copy editors to copyedit and furnish abstracts for
internal publications. Minimum of 2-3 years’ copyediting experience at an
English-language publication, excellent editorial judgment and language
skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint required. Background in business
journalism a plus. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Both
positions are located in Delhi but report to the copy desk in the New York
office. Please e-mail a resume and brief cover letter to
Lucia_Rahilly@mckinsey.com.

[feel free to saja@columbia.edu for our files]

Short-term Journalism Training Assignments in Vietnam

Internews Network is an international non-profit that works to improve
access to information for people around the world by fostering
independent media and promoting open communications policies. Internews’
programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access
to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to make their
voices heard and to participate effectively in their communities.

Internews Network currently has two urgent, short-term journalism
training assignments available in Vietnam:

Radio Journalism Trainer
The Radio Journalism Trainer will focus on radio journalism and features
production for local journalists, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS reporting
and health journalism. Candidates should have experince using digital
recording and editing equipment and Cool Edit Pro software.

Print Journalism Trainer, Vietnam
The Print Journalism Trainer will focus on print journalism and features
writing for local journalists, with an emphasis onHIV/AIDS reporting and
health journalism.

Experience in Vietnam and/or in the South East Asia context is
preferred.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV/resume to
INjobs@internews.org, placing “Vietnam Trainers” in the subject line.
EOE

Dow Jones Newswires (www.djnewswires.com), a unit of Dow Jones & Company, is a leading supplier of real-time global economic, corporate and resources news to financial professionals across five assets classes: equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities and energy. It has a network of 22 news bureaus in the Asia-Pacific region. We are looking for outstanding individuals to apply for the following positions:

HONG KONG

* Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an Investment Banking Reporter to be based in Hong Kong. The precise details of the job will be determined in part by the qualities and talents the successful candidate brings to the post and in part by market developments, but the primary focus of the beat will be IPOs and the corporate funding pipeline - equity and debt. Experience covering one or more of these areas is essential. Mandarin ability and experience working in Hong Kong would be a plus. We’re looking for someone who is energetic, persistent and competitive, with a proven ability to develop and work sources.

SINGAPORE

* The Singapore branch of the Global Desk is looking for an Assistant News Editor for the equities desk. The ANE manages a team that edits equities copy filed by reporters in 11 Asian bureaus. The position requires excellent news judgment, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate must have extensive editing experience and strong people skills. This is a high profile role in DJ’s Asia-Pacific operations and is ideal for someone who likes working in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.

* Singapore DJN is looking for two Copy Editors to work on our new Commentary Plus service, the latest web-based product from Dow Jones Newswires. One of the roles will carry the responsibility for ensuring that key content - text, charts and tables - is appropriately displayed on the website. The job may include some editing and writing of summaries, but the main task will be to use a web publishing application to put content generated in Word or NewsStation into an Internet format. This is a great opportunity to be part of DJN’s continued drive into Internet publishing.

SEOUL

* Dow Jones Newswires is seeking an experienced and energetic journalist to manage our 7-person team in Seoul as Bureau Chief. The ideal candidate will have worked at a financial wire for at least three years, with experience covering both equities and money subjects. Requirements include good people skills, strong news judgment and an ability to produce good enterprise work such as scoops and features. Experience living in South Korea and an ability to speak Korean would be highly valuable.

TOKYO

* Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a Copy Editor for its Tokyo bureau. Applicants should have strong Japanese reading skills, native English speaking proficiency and an interest in financial markets.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and writing samples if any (maximum 5 clips) to Julie Koh, HR Officer; e-Mail: julie.koh@dowjones.com; Fax: +65-6225-3379. **Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.**