SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

DC, Editor/copy editor, Opinion, Senior/seniorish, Very seniorSeptember 22, 2009 8:29 pm

The Post’s Outlook section is in the market for a new deputy editor. The
ideal candidate will be passionate about ideas and debates on politics,
foreign policy, science, business, race and culture; eager to dial up the
world’s top thinkers, writers and artists and mold their work into snappy
essays, narratives and graphics; and obsessed with driving the Washington
conversation — in print and online — in new and unexpected directions.
Experience in a range of media, whether Web or radio or magazine or
television, is a big plus. Top-notch editing skills and a collegial,
team-first attitude are a must.

Outlook occupies a unique perch in Post journalism. We meld reporting,
commentary and narrative, and work with contributors inside and outside
the newsroom. The deputy editor is a full partner in leading,
conceptualizing and editing Outlook on a weekly basis. We are casting a
wide net for this position. Candidates should be ready to offer a critique
of Outlook as well fully-formed ideas for pieces and features and writers
that could appear in Outlook in the weeks and months ahead. (Tip over some
sacred cows and you’ll get our attention fast.) Anyone interested should
contact Carlos Lozada - lozadac@washpost.com or
Peter Perl - perlp@washpost.com by October 1.

Carlos Lozada
Outlook Editor

September 22, 2009

Business, DC, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorish, Nonprofits, Nonprofit/educational, DirectorAugust 15, 2009 8:51 pm

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

TV, Science/health, DC, NYC, Atlanta, Senior/seniorishApril 14, 2009 1:55 pm

Director, Medical Unit / Health Coverage. Location: Atlanta

Qualifications: 7-10 years of newsroom/unit management. Excellent
management and leadership skills. Experience as producer, copy editor or
similar. Thorough understanding of network programming, production and
editorial new flow. Degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or similar.
Strong leadership skills, experienced management skills, excellent
communication skills. Skilled at building relationships, working through
problems, analyzing situations, multitasking, determining priorities and
finding solutions in high-pressure situations. Ability to interact with
senior level colleagues and executives. Thorough understanding of the
business side of network management, including marketing, promotions,
public relations, human resources, network distribution and ad sales.

Duties: The Director of Health Coverage serves as primary NewsGroup
contact for health/medical newsgathering, interacting regularly with
CNN, HLN, CNNI, .com, CNNE, etc. He/she oversees field shoots, event
coverage and network guest bookings for medical coverage. The director
determines the direction of news health coverage for the networks.
He/she coordinates medical editorial content as cleared by the Row, S&P
and legal department. He/she also oversee breaking news presentation.
The director is responsible for the on-air look of segments, the quality
of health reporting and on-air performance of health correspondents.
Other duties include staff supervision of approximately 25, day-to-day
oversight of medical programming for Atlanta-based shows, resource
supervision, programming development initiatives and special projects.

Please use the following link to apply:

http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/search_jobdetail.html?partnerid=391&siteid=36&AReq= 105838BR&Codes=SAJA

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Senior Executive Producer, Special Events Location: Atlanta, DC or New York

Qualifications: 10 years extensive news gathering and field production
experience: Must be able to take on logistical requirements for major
remotes in the U.S. and overseas: setting up and managing remote
workspaces and control rooms.
5 years tape/package/graphics production experience. Script approval
experience

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, iNews. 5 years supervision and
management experience

Duties: Propose, analyze, and determine network core coverage and
production approach to major planned news events. Determine the
editorial, coverage, logistical, and production needs of CNN, CNNi,
CNNE, CNN HLN and CNN.com, and how best to accommodate their
requirements and desires, given limited resources. Responsible for
supervising coverage, which includes coordinating editorial, production
and coverage needs of the Newsgroup during the event. Act as senior
editorial voice of the department during coverage.

* Produce live remotes to air. Determine/arrange staffing required for
event at remote locations. Manage the assigned staff in all relevant
locations during the event.

Determine/order transmission, telephone, data facilities for events for
all newsgroup entities.

* Responsible for leadership and management of the Special Events team
including assessing performance against established goals, scheduling
for event coverage and oversight of daily responsibilities.

* Represent CNN in Network Pool planning calls with department/project
members. Cast votes on issues of pool policy and pool scope, including
on issues relating to coverage, logistical, production and budgets.

* Assist in determining project budgets and bill-backs. Assist in
formulating and creating the department coverage and operating/ capital
budget requests for annual review.

Please use the following link to apply:

http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/search_jobdetail.html?partnerid=391&siteid=36&AReq= 111891BR&Codes=SAJA

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Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal
Opportunity Employers.

Communications, DC, Senior/seniorish, NonprofitsJuly 25, 2008 6:13 pm

Founded in 1993, Women for Women International provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources needed to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. WfWI has distributed millions of dollars in aid and micro-credit loans and has provided its multi-faceted core program of direct aid, emotional support, rights and leadership education, job skills training and small business development to thousands of women worldwide. WfWI works with socially-excluded women in eight countries around the world, and is currently enjoying rapid growth and expansion as we scale-up to encompass a new level of efficacy globally.

Positions/Application Procedure
1. Director of Communications: Please apply by sending CV and cover letter to humanresources@ womenforwomen. org and ratalla@womenforwom en.org on or before August 15th, 2008

2. Communications Officer Please submit three writing samples (press release, article, speech, briefing paper, etc,) 2-3 pages each and cover letter via e-mail (preferred), fax or regular mail to:

ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES
Women for Women International
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20008
Fax: 202.737-7709
*E-mail: To: humanresources@ womenforwomen. org
CC: lthompson@womenforw omen.org
Application deadline: August 15th, 2008

3. Writer
Please submit three writing samples (press release, article, speech,
briefing paper, etc,) 2-3 pages each and cover letter via e-mail
(preferred), fax or regular mail to:

ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES
Women for Women International
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20008
Fax: 202.737-7709
*E-mail: To: humanresources@ womenforwomen. org
CC: lthompson@womenforw omen.org

4. Director of Policy and Advocacy Please apply by sending CV and cover letter to humanresources@ womenforwomen. org and ratalla@womenforwom en.org on or before August
15th, 2008

POSITION DETAILS
Director of Communications
Reporting to the U.S. Executive Director, a seasoned Communications Director will design and execute a sophisticated communications plan that will help amplify the voices of the socially-excluded women we serve in eight countries globally. We are looking for an experienced, resourceful and innovative individual with strong leadership skills, advanced oral and
written communication abilities, a highly strategic thinker to build
on the organization’ s success and identify new opportunities for
positioning and further growth. Communications initiatives include:
media/press and stakeholder outreach, publications production, with a special emphasis on leveraging information on WfWI program and policy initiatives to appropriate and diverse agents of change.

Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- A degree in journalism or communications
- Solid relationships with reporters at the national level and strong
networking skills
- Experience with public policy at the national level, and preferably
at an international level
- A strong interest in international women’s issues, including war,
economic development, health and human rights
- Experience in a policy-oriented environment, preferably in hard news arena
- Experience with sophisticated publication production (reports,
policy position papers, etc.)
- Experience in working with online media outlets and the blogging
community is a plus
- Professional public relations and communications experience is desirable

Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to advance creative approaches to increase media exposure in
soft media and hard news media, in print, broadcast and online
- At least 10 years of experience in communications, preferably a
combination of experience in a news organization as well as a
not-for-profit organization
- Thorough knowledge of the media community
- Experience in creating and implementing overall communications
strategies, with ability for strategic analysis and planning
- Ability to work in a large institution, coordinating communications
efforts across departments and across the organization globally
- Excellent writing skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines,
ability to accurately summarize public policy research; strong
organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to speak to multiple audiences, synthesizing complex
issues in both written and oral forms
- Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience
- Ability to produce in a fast-paced, diverse and fluid environment

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
I. Communications Strategy and Marketing/Branding Collaboration:
Help plan and execute a global WfWI communications strategy, with
emphasis on issues affecting socially excluded women globally. Oversee design and publication of WfWI special reports, policy
position papers and education/outreach material. Represent WfWI in a variety of community outreach activities, meetings, and public forums; speak to groups and individuals regarding WfWI’s activities and mission. Working with Communications and Marketing Directors, develop marketing collateral, drafting and editing brochures, press releases, media advisories, event announcements, pitch letters, fact sheets and other press materials as needed.

II. Media Relations:
Develop and manage an annual media calendar that supports the annual communications strategy. Develop WfWI’s presence in the news media, in addition to soft media, in consultation with U.K. and country offices. Monitor news in a timely fashion andposition key staff members to comment.

III. Other Communications and Outreach Activities:
Serve as the point of contact on communications matters, especially
organization- wide activities and publications such as the “Stronger
Women, Stronger Nations” reports series. Identify opportunities for WfWI policy experts to develop op-eds, policy briefs, letters to the editors, etc.; assist in drafting these written materials as necessary. Engage external stakeholders, including academic community,
policymakers and key government officials via multiple communications tactics.

Communications Officer
The Communications Officer will report to the Director of
Communications, working closely with Marketing, Policy and Advocacy staff and the U.S. Executive Director. The primary purpose of the position is to help devise and implement effective media,
communications, and publications strategies for WfWI.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Under direction of the Communications Director, help develop and
implement media, communications, and publications strategy and
tactics, in collaboration with Policy and Advocacy staff
* Act as the first point of contact for media inquiries, and
coordinate interdepartmental requests for media and communications
support
* Identify opportunities for media-based advocacy on issues of concern to WfWI
* Handle media requests and develop media opportunities for senior staff
* Draft strategic pitches, press releases and media advisories,
organize press conferences and other press events, and assist with
press placement
* Maintain an extensive database record of media contacts (domestic
and international) and develop and maintain relations with key
journalists on the range of issues of concern to WfwI
* In cooperation with policy and advocacy staff, assist in refining
publication concepts and revising early drafts of publications and
other printed materials
* Generate and review content in WfWI’s publications and website

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s Degree required
* 5 years of media experience as a journalist or communications professional
* Familiarity with global women’s issues, particularly in
conflict/post conflict, such as health, education, poverty and
violence against women; relevant education in public
policy/communicatio ns/journalism a plus
* Contacts in U.S. media, particularly on relevant issues
* Excellent written and verbal skills in English as well as editing
experience; additional languages a plus
* Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively with
people from diverse cultures
* High level of self-motivation, initiative, and creativity
* Knowledge and a passion for social and gender justice
* Commitment to working as a member of an interdepartmental team in a
fast paced yet fluid working environment

To Apply:
Please submit three writing samples (press release, article, speech,
briefing paper, etc,) 2-3 pages each and cover letter via e-mail
(preferred), fax or regular mail to:

ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES
Women for Women International
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20008
Fax: 202.737-7709
*E-mail: To: humanresources@ womenforwomen. org
CC: lthompson@womenforw omen.org

NO CALLS, PLEASE. Application deadline: August 15th, 2008

Writer
The Writer will report to the Director of Communications, working
closely with Marketing, Policy and Advocacy staff and the U.S.
Executive Director. The primary purpose of the position is to generate web content, newsletters, report language, organizational materials and reports and cross-departmental editorial support.

Responsibilities will include:
· In cooperation with policy and advocacy staff, assist in drafting
and revising early drafts of publications and other printed materials
· Generate and review content in WfWI’s publications and website
· Writing, editing and managing content and production of newsletter
· Providing content as needed for story pitches, press releases and
other materials
· Drafting, reviewing and providing input on media outreach materials, as needed
· Drafting, editing and producing annual reports, organizational
brochures and other marketing materials
· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
· 7-10 years of professional writing experience in an academic, think
tank, public policy and/or NGO setting, with a focus on promoting
action-oriented research, philanthropy or social causes, particularly
in the international sphere
· In-depth knowledge and nuanced understanding of economic, social and
political issues that affect women’s lives before, during and after
conflict
· Outstanding writing, editing, and research skills
· Knowledge of publishing software; Graphic experience a plus
· Affinity for the mission of WfWI as demonstrated through a
combination of work experience, education and volunteerism.
· Education: Bachelor (BA, BS etc.) in political science,
international affairs, international development, gender or conflict
studies related field required. Master’s or PhD preferred.
· Creativity, confidence and the ability to collaborate and succeed in
a dynamic international organization.

Anticipated start date is as soon as possible. Applicants will be
screened on an ongoing basis and prompt submission is strongly
encouraged.

Director of Policy and Advocacy
This individual will be a key actor in developing a strategic advocacy
agenda based on sophisticated legislative analysis and know-how. The position requires a leader with Congressional or political campaign experience; a person who is strategically minded, with creativity and comfort developing and leading your own initiatives; and someone with excellent people skills. This is a senior position. This is a collaborative post; the incumbent will work in
close coordination with the U.S. Executive Director and other
departments, with particularly close contact with our Global Programs department as we develop the initiative.

Policy and Advocacy Director schedule of duties:
• Assist in developing Women for Women International’ s policy
positions
• Supervise drafting of policy related publications, working closely with the Director of
Communications to disseminate them;
• Build and strengthen relationships with Congressional and assorted international organizations’ staff
• Develop and manage operations of Washington, D.C. Policy and
Advocacy department and maintain regular communication with the U.S. Executive Director;
• Hire, manage and supervise Washington D.C. policy and advocacy
staff, fellows, interns and volunteers;
· Disseminate policy-related materials to WfWI shareholders,
constituents and advocates
• Under supervision of U.S. Executive Director, conduct trainings and presentations on behalf of WfWI at national conferences, events, and congressional meetings and briefings
• Build and strengthen partnerships with other organizations and
agencies to generate consensus on messaging and promote action on targeted issues; identify opportunities (forums, media outlets, etc.) to advance common advocacy agendas;
• Working with the Director of Communications, provide editorial
review and input on global issues to WfWI materials and documents
(e.g. publications, web site, speeches, policy statements, etc.);
• Coordinate financial management for global advocacy projects,
including budget preparation, allocating and tracking of expenses, and reporting;
• Represent WfWI in national and local coalitions, and at Washington, D.C. events

Required Qualifications
• Ideally both Congressional and NGO experience
• Ideally at least 10 years of experience in global
advocacy/communicat ions in a non-profit international organization.
• Familiarity with the international women’s community and issues,
including multilateral agencies, Congressional initiatives and actors,
donors and international NGOs.
• Strong values-based leadership skills, with the ability to work well
with the members of the management team.
• Experience working in a complex, high-performing organization.
• Track record of successful mentoring, supervision and development of staff.
• Well-honed strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the
ability to be flexible and adaptable and revise strategies as
necessary.
• Comfortable and productive in a fluid work environment.
• Law or Masters Degree in Public Policy, International Affairs,
Gender or related field preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of women’s issues and/or social justice issues
with experience in policy advocacy, community organizing and coalition
building.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and demonstrated
experience serving as a senior-level representative at a nonprofit
organization, think tank, or political office
• Experience recruiting and working with people of diverse cultural
backgrounds.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with financial management, including budgeting, is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Editor/copy editor, Fellowships, Senior/seniorishMay 19, 2008 7:14 pm

Company: Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Job Title: Senior Editor
Description: The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is now accepting applications for the position of TURNING WHEEL SENIOR EDITOR.
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a nationwide 30 year-old dharma-based social justice organization. We engage in coalition building, dharma-based education and training, and compassionate action.
A leading component of BPF’s communication approach is Turning Wheel, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Now in its 20th year of printing, the journal integrates social justice, including human rights issues with Buddha’s teachings of compassion and wisdom. Turning Wheel won the 2001 Utne award for general excellence among independent magazines.

General description of position: BPF is seeking a highly motivated senior editor to conceptualize, plan and execute the magazine. The senior editor will work closely with the managing editor, membership coordinators, administrative and executive directors to manage and oversee the growth of the journal. The senior editor manages a staff of one, in addition to freelancers and consultants. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, position.

Overall Responsibilities:
*Build relationships with authors and other magazines in the Buddhist/activist world, and solicits authors to write articles for TW. He/she needs to be thinking at least several issues in advance to seek out articles and content related to the themes of the issues, and responsive to current events.
*Coordinate the editorial process: leading initial story idea meetings, approving pitches, assigning and editing stories, working with executive director on the Buddhist perspective, reviewing and approving final pages and proofs.
*Build the BPF TW editorial committee, and with the managing editor, make use of this as a resource for creative ideas and volunteer work. The senior editor usually facilitates bi-monthly meetings of the TW editorial committee, though this can be shared with the managing editor.
*Oversee creation of multimedia components for www.turningwheeljournal.com and develop web-based content in relationship to TW.
*Develop a plan to increase the nationwide visibility of the magazine and BPF.
*Coordinate with executive director on external media work.
*Plan and supervise marketing activities with consultants and executive director.
*Support organizational fundraising efforts with support in writing appeals and TW content for proposals.

Specific Responsibilities:
*Choose and edit themes, shaping the issue with support from the TW Editorial Committee, soliciting manuscripts, working with writers on revisions, major editing, fact checking, and working with columnists.
*Write one editorial for each issue, as well as occasional articles.
*Provide feedback on cover design and layout.
*Produce magazine (including formatting) with Managing Editor, layout consultant and printer.
*Oversee work of consultants (proofreader, designer, etc).
*Correspondence (answering email and phone messages, responding to submissions, getting permissions to reprint articles, etc.).
*Approve payments of freelancers and consultants working on the magazine.
*Plan and maintain the journal’s budget.
*Prepare media products (press releases, news stories, as necessary, including reporting, writing and editing).

Additional duties include staff meetings and assistance with BPF events.

Qualifications:
*At least 5 years experience in social justice journalism as an editor. Additional experience as a reporter is a plus.
*Moderate to extensive practice in the Dharma including knowledge of Buddhist concepts, various practice traditions, history and current conditions affecting Buddhist communities in America and Asia.
*Familiarity with progressive Buddhist social change practices and landscapes, particularly in conflicts occurring in Buddhist Asian countries, peace or non-violent movements, incarceration (mainly youth), and related fields (ecology, poverty, immigration education, health care, etc.).
*Exceptional in editing and producing written and oral communication skills.
*Proven managerial skills, ability to supervise teams and individuals.
*Demonstrated ability to coordinate team to meet frequent deadlines.
*Familiarity with new media, including video and Web 2.0.
*Knowledge of InDesign CS3 is a plus.
*Ability to deal directly and constructively with conflict.
*Ability to deal with staff transitions and restructure of an organization.
*Innovative and creative thinker.

Compensation:
This is a full time position with a moderate salary. We offer a benefits package including health insurance, pension, generous vacations and flexible leaves for meditation retreats.

TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (non-academic, not to exceed 5 pages total) to: hr@bpf.org Applications will be reviewed as they are received. BPF is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2008

California, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorishMay 14, 2008 6:44 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Reporter
Date Written/revised: May 2008
Grade Level: KC
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Senior Editor
Department: American Public Media, Marketplace
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Position Summary:
The Senior Reporter will work in Los Angeles with Marketplace Producers and Editors to identify subjects for series, daily pieces and individual segments for all Marketplace shows and platforms. S/he may also fill-in as a substitute host.

Position Responsibility:
Report, write and produce national news spots and features on tight deadline
Guides coverage of a beat/area of expertise/broad variety of assignments - break stories
Deliver stories reflecting program writing style, pace.
Work with news editors to generate ideas for program.
Produce or assist in producing special programming, as assigned.
Operate production and studio equipment and facilities.
Assist other reporters, producers and editors with information.
Provide “live” reports and host 2-ways at expert level
Train and be available for substitute hosting for Morning Report.
Assemble, edit and mix stories for air
· Maintains a wide variety of sources; initiate PIJ involvement, including meetings and other events
· Produces for website with writing and photography (supplying additional audio, visual material, related Web resources)
· Serve as lead on special projects/series

Required Education and Experience
BA degree or equivalent experience
Seven or more years experience in journalism, reporting and editing. Most experience should be at national level. Potential to train as fill-in host.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Fully developed on-air and writing style compatible with Marketplace style
Wide and deep knowledge of Marketplace areas of coverage, developed source network
Capacity to deliver quick turn-around reporting
Capacity to do live reports and host two-ways at expert level
Demonstrated reporting and production skills
Superlative oral and written skills with ability to deliver originality in writing
Proven interviewing techniques
Ability to work with editors, reporters and operations staff to coordinate show content and to produce special programming
Ability to maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of balance and fairness
Potential to train as a fill-in host
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Compelling story teller
· Ability to deliver sophisticated analytical reporting
· Able to tackle very difficult projects and assignments
· Depth of knowledge and experience within a specialization and breath in terms of general industry knowledge
· Ability to bring complicated ideas to air with little need for direction from Editor
· Able to set fresh directions in stories - think outside the box
· Skill in creative use of sound, writing and story telling
· Ability to develop mastery of all recording and production equipment and techniques
· Able to manage multiple assignments of short and long duration

Preferred Skills and Experience:
· Radio reporting experience
· National reporting experience
· Digital production expertise

Reporting To This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical Demands:
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
Required to move about in the community
Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
Working Conditions:
Moderate noise level
Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Magazines, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorishApril 20, 2008 12:53 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Editor – American Salon
LOCATION: New York City

JOB SUMMARY:
American Salon magazine, a trade magazine for the professional beauty industry, is looking for a talented and experienced senior editor to join its team. This is a writing-intensive position with additional responsibilities including editing, working with industry experts and attending industry events. Candidates should have significant beauty-related writing, editing and publishing experience, plus creativity, energy and a passion for beauty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Research and identify major news and product trends the magazine should address, and develop story ideas based on constant field contact (on phone and in person). • Write front-of-book articles, product features, news stories, and articles for special supplements and our quarterly makeup magazine, American Beauty, as needed. • Edit the news sections of the magazine, assigning some stories to be written by the editorial assistant and intern.

• Edit manuscripts as assigned by managing editor; edit/proofread designed pages and prepress proofs. • Cut stories to fit and enter editorial changes in InDesign layouts as needed. • Request images and/or products to be photographed to run with stories. • Meet and have contact with beauty industry professionals, salon owners, advertisers and public relations representatives to learn about new products and trends. • Attend trade shows, fashion shows, conferences, media events, etc.; some travel may be required. • Work with interns and freelance writers as necessary. • Participate in planning meetings prior to production of each issue; includes pitching story ideas and brainstorming editorial focus for special supplements. • Perform additional duties as assigned by the editor-in-chief and managing editor.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Candidates must have exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, organizational, project management and interpersonal skills. In addition, the individual must have a working knowledge of Mac computers and Microsoft Word and InDesign software.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year college degree required, preferably in English or journalism.
• First-rate published clips and a minimum of three to five years’ experience in beauty-related writing, editing and publishing are needed, as well as established contacts in the field. • The candidate should have an endless supply of story ideas and passion for the beauty industry and products.

Please send salary requirements with cover letter, resume, and samples to jobs@questex.com.

Magazines, Sports, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorishMarch 28, 2008 3:08 am

Please apply at www.timeinc.com to job# 97545
(Note: you MUST apply through the web site to be considered)

Sports Ilustrated Kids seeks a Senior Editor to join its team. Candidate
should have strong line-editing skills, a wealth of fresh ideas, and the
energy and know-how to bring ideas to life in the pages of our magazine.
Expertise and/or experience covering a variety of sports ‹ especially major
league baseball ‹ is a must. The position will be responsible for assigning
and editing stories for our monthly magazine as well as collaborating with
the art, photo and production departments to create best-in-class features
and profiles for readers ages 8 to 15. The position also will be responsible
for managing SI Kids book projects. We are looking for a great ideas person
who has relationships with writers, strong organizational skills, the
ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and a passion for all things
sports and kids-related.

Online, NYC, Senior/seniorishMarch 15, 2008 2:24 pm

Senior Writer, InternetNews.com
Jupitermedia Corp has an opening for a senior level writer in the New York
City bureau of internetnews.com.

Successful candidates must have/be:
. Daily news writing experience
. 3+ years experience covering information technology for an enterprise
audience
. A determined reporter who knows how to break news, and meet daily
deadlines
. Excellent writing and reporting skills and likes a fast-paced work
environment
. Prepared to represent internetnews.com at corporate events and travel to
conferences

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to: 23 Old Kings Hwy
South, Darien, CT 06820. Fax 203.656.2359 or email:
editorialcareers@jupitermedia.com. (We prefer text format or resume in body
of e-mail.)

Jupitermedia Corporation is a leading global provider of original
information, images and research for information technology, business and
creative professionals. The JupiterWeb online media division of Jupitermedia
operates four distinct online networks: internet.com and EarthWeb.com for IT
and business professionals; DevX.com for developers; and Graphics.com for
creative professionals. The division properties include more than 150 Web
sites and over 150 e-mail newsletters that are viewed by over 20 million
users and generate over 300 million page views monthly.

TV, Radio, NYC, TV Producer, Radio anchor, TV desk/production asst, Senior/seniorish, DirectorDecember 4, 2007 10:34 pm

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

Newspapers, Florida, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorishOctober 15, 2007 10:21 pm

Education Reporter - The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is seeking an experienced journalist to fill the demanding position of Education Reporter. This reporter will be part of a two-person team covering K-12 education in Broward County, a highly diverse and large school district. It is essential that this person have at least five years of daily newspaper experience with significant time covering a demanding beat. Ideally, this person also will be able to interview in Spanish or Creole and have computer assisted reporting skills.
The primary focus of this job is to watchdog one of our biggest local governments and to enterprise hard-hitting coverage on trends and issues of importance to taxpayers, parents and students.
This reporter should have versatile reporting and writing skills. He or she should be adept at turning trend pieces, breaking new ground, and keeping the paper out front on the latest education issues. A premium will be placed on aggressive reporting on pocketbook issues, innovative approaches to the beat, and engaging storytelling.
This reporter also will file reports to the Internet Edition and to other media affiliated with the Sun-Sentinel.
This position must be filled quickly so interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and 8-10 writing samples to Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or to kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com.

Editorial Board - A multi-faceted position in a dynamic, high-energy environment is open on the Editorial Board of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The basic duty required is writing editorials with a focus on local issues, especially political coverage, in advance of the 2008 election year. Experience in editing and/or page design is a plus, as is demonstrated know-how in multimedia presentations.
This Board position will be asked to file items for a blog, The Slant, and be able to keep pace with technology and its impact on how we disseminate opinions in new media. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Editorial Page Editor Antonio Fins, afins@sun-sentinel.com.

TV, DC, TV production/editing, TV Producer, Senior/seniorish 9:59 pm

OPERATIONS has an opening for a SENIOR ANALYST.
This position is responsible for day-to-day
operational analysis and special projects for
Hard News. This is a cross-functional position
which touches all parts of hard news programs and
other areas of ABC News. Daily responsibilities
will include, but are not limited to: Identifying
and helping implement process improvements by
reviewing processes and the use of technology to
meet the changing needs of the business; Special
Projects involving financial analysis and
operational support; Presentations surrounding
recommendations to senior management. The right
candidate for this position will be a
self-starter who is a fast learner and
facilitator with good interpersonal skills.
Please send all resumes to Renu Thomas, Executive
Director, Operations.

The WASHINGTON BUREAU has an opening for a
FREELANCE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, Office of the
Bureau Chief, Washington News Bureau. This
position will provide administrative assistance
to bureau management: handle correspondence,
answer phones, maintain files, order office
supplies, serve as a liaison to other bureau
departments and broadcasts. Knowledge of current
events, computer proficiency and good writing
skills required. Some broadcast experience
helpful but not essential. THIS IS A TEMPORARY
POSITION. Please send resumes to Jane Aylor,
Director, Bureau Operations.

EARLY MORNING NEWS has an opening for a BROADCAST
PRODUCER
. Candidates must have extensive newscast
producing experience. Responsibilities include
managing all aspects of show production,
including writing, line producing and video
production. Qualified candidates should also have
excellent control room skills. Great writing is a
must, along the ability to lead a team and work
well under extreme deadline pressure. Please send
resumes to Nancy Han, Executive Producer, Early
Morning News.

Andrew Humphrey
Meteorologist & Reporter
WDIV-TV
550 West Lafayette Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 222-0557 (Direct)
(313) 222-0592 (Fax)

TV, Florida, TV reporter, TV Producer, TV tape editor, Graphics/design, Senior/seniorish, TV assignment editor, Director 9:48 pm

WFLA-TV

Job Postings
Title: Account Executive

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

Title: Graphic Designer

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

Title: Inventory Control Coordinator - 2 positions

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

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

Title: Political Auditor

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

Title: Business Analyst/Trainer

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

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

Title: Video Editor

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

Title: Reporter

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

Title: News Associate Producer

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

Title: News Producer

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

Title: Director/Technical Director

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

Title: Administrative Assistant

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

ctojobs@wfla.com

Title: General Manager, CTO

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

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

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

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

Business, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorish, Languages, International reportingSeptember 29, 2007 4:07 pm

Forbes Arabia
Editor-in-Chief

We are seeking an editor-in-chief for our monthly Arabic language edition which is based in Dubai, and published by our Saudi partner. The position requires fluency in Arabic, extensive experience as a writer and editor, knowledge of business, and familiarity with both U.S. and Arabic media. The editor will be responsible for setting the direction of the magazine, shaping stories, and hiring and training staff. For more information, please contact Zina Moukheiber at zmoukheiber@forbes.com.

Online, Business, Editor/copy editor, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorish 3:58 pm

The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is looking to hire a Web Managing Editor and an Assistant Web Managing Editor/Reporter for its site www.BusinessJournalism.org . A description and link to both jobs is below.

This is an exciting opportunity at a rapidly-growing, fast-paced and technologically-advanced site for business journalists. Business journalism experience and Web skills are essential.

Web Managing Editor
Postion No. 12520
Reynolds Center at the Cronkite School
Arizona State University
Tempe campus

You can view and apply for this job at:
https://ep.oasis.asu.edu/psp/asuepprd/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_ASUSAPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=12520&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Assistant Managing Editor/Reporter
Position No. 12525
Reynolds Center at the Cronkite School
Arizona State University
Tempe campus

You can view and apply for this job at:
https://ep.oasis.asu.edu/psp/asuepprd/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_ASUSAPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=12525&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

Radio, Business, NYC, Senior/seniorish, DirectorSeptember 10, 2007 12:14 am

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

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

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

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

Qualifications:

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

(Preferred)

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

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

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

Wires, Communications, NYC, Senior/seniorish 12:11 am

GLOBAL HEAD OF EDITORIAL COMMUNICATIONS

LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05OCT07

JOB DESCRIPTION - Role and Responsibilities

WANTED: A news junkie with strong marketing skills and a proven track record of working well within a large international company and its many internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will design and implement a communications strategy for editorial that underlines the uniqueness of Reuters news. This person must network effectively with the internal and external corporate communications community and be a resource for editorial staff on communications and message.

The successful candidate will also prioritize the handling of news marketing materials and update them as needed and be a point person for editorial for sales and product owners.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS - Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of international marketing experience and be able to creatively lead the charge on communicating about news and work with the business divisions and sales on behalf of editorial to help get the message out effectively. Other languages are a plus.
Applicants can go online on the Reuters website and apply for this job posting

Online, DC, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Multiple jobs, Senior/seniorish, Designer, New Jersey, DirectorSeptember 9, 2007 6:22 pm

Current MSNBC.com job postings as of
All MSNBC positions are also posted on our website job board:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3303596/>

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.
>

Radio, Atlanta, Multiple jobs, Radio reporter, Radio producer/editor, Senior/seniorish 6:05 pm

Job Title: Senior Journalist
Department: Radio
Summary:

Senior Journalist is responsible for overseeing the news department assignment desk and reporting on local stories. The individual selected will work with the News Director to build the station’s assignment desk and help plan and implement policies for covering local spot news. The individual will assist by reviewing all incoming requests and assign stories according to the set policies of the assignment desk as well as report on stories they develop.

Accountabilities:
Develop story ideas for local spot news coverage.
Report on local stories as generated through the assignment desk or as dictated in the marketplace.
Assists in developing and implementation of policy and procedures for the assignment desk.
Plan, develop and implement news department’s coverage of spot news.
Report local spot news stories to staff, freelancers and interns.
Provide editorial guidance and oversight to news staff on spot news coverage, content and production.
Serve as the liaison between the station and NPR, PRI, APM and other news outlets to develop local spot news story ideas for broadcast within national newsmagazines and news programs.
Oversee the editorial content of spot news and the assignment process to ensure station’s local news coverage meets the highest standard of quality and editorial accuracy in accord with national standards.
Oversee the spot news for daily newscasts, news inserts and special features for local and national broadcast.
Provide training as needed to news staff, freelancers, and interns on editing, story development, interviewing, content and production techniques.
Participate in fund drives and other special fundraising activities.
Some news related appearances on behalf of the radio and TV station may be required.
Works on deadlines.
Other duties as assigned by station management.

Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years proven experience in a newsroom (extensive news gathering, writing and anchoring/reporting).
Must have demonstrated experience in developing and producing both short and long form news content.
Must be able to handle a variety of activities, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills as well as skills in news writing, editing, interviewing, production, communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have excellent knowledge of NPR’s newsmagazine clocks and how best to utilize local news breaks to ensure local and national sound and quality uniformity.
Spanish speaking a plus
Substantial environmental research/study or reporting also a plus.
Must be proficient in digital editing (Cool Edit or Adobe Audition preferred) and be able to train others in its use.
Must have experience with the news gathering process and story development in a large market.
Must be able to run an air control board and fill in as host on news shifts when needed.
Must be able to set up a production studio and engineer two-way interviews.
Must have good to excellent working knowledge of public radio news..

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets journals, books and newspapers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply basic mathematical equations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collects data/information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level and unleveled surface for periodic periods through out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required filing documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Exposure to outside elements during course of work to be expected to perform essential functions.

Submit: Resume and CD/Audio Tape containing air-checks and or news stories to
Human Resources
Public Broadcasting Atlanta
740 Bismark Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Email: hr@pba.org
Fax: 678-553-3026

Job Title: Producer/Journalist
Department: Radio
Summary:

This is a professional position serving as a journalist and producer for WABE 90.1FM. This position will primarily be expected to assists in the preparation of scripts, arranging guests and assuring the overall accuracy and interest of the programming and also requires solid experience in producing NPR style, in-depth, local feature stories and interviews as well as reporting and crafting informative reports of local and state news. As a producer, responsibilities include but are not limited to generating news ideas, present enriching stories and an ability to respond to news emergencies.

Accountabilities:

Works under the direction of supervisors to research, write, and produce local spot news, features, pre-interviews guests, conducts live-air interviews.
Arranges interviews and edits for broadcast.
Generates creative programming ideas.
Gathers audio for show as needed.
Serves as WABE reporter for local and national news programs, presenting local news and feature reports in the public radio style.
Works in cooperation with the news department to compile stories and live, on-air presentation of local content for news programs. This will be a combination of in-studio production, interviewing (some live), coverage of special news assignments as directed, working with technical equipment related to broadcasting, participating in mandatory on-air fundraising.
Serves on behalf of the station as a spokesperson and or representative at assigned station events or other community related forums.
Hosting on-air during news programs may be required, and air shifts will vary depending on needs of the station and station management. Air shifts may include, but not be limited to weekday drive time, weekday evenings, holidays and weekends. Some limited news related appearances on behalf of the radio and TV station may also be required.
Works on deadlines.
Other duties as assigned by Station Management.

Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree
Must have experience with a background and proven track record in news gathering, anchoring/reporting, writing/scripting as well as proven editing, interviewing and production skills.
Must have demonstrated experience in developing and producing both short and long form news content. (Ability to use desktop editing, studio production equipment, and reporter field it).
Must be able to set up a production studio and engineer two-way interviews.
Must have excellent and proven ability to edit in the multi-track mode of Cool Edit Pro or Adobe Audition and able to train others on its use.
Must be able to quickly encode and deliver high quality MPEG files
Must be proficient in knowledge of microphone polarization patterns.
Must be proficient in the use and handling of audio compact flash recorders and moving recorded product into automation system.
Must develop understanding of NPR’s newsmagazine clocks and how best to utilize local news breaks to ensure local and national sound and quality uniformity.
Must be able to handle a variety of activities, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Must be able to run an air control board and fill in as host on news shifts when needed.
Contributes to fundraising activities as directed by management.
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are a must in this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets journals, books and newspapers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply basic mathematical equations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collects data/information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level and unleveled surface for periodic periods through out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required filing documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Exposure to outside elements during course of work to be expected to perform essential functions.

Submit: Resume and CD/Audio Tape containing air-checks and or news stories to
Human Resources
Public Broadcasting Atlanta
740 Bismark Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Email: hr@pba.org
Fax: 678-553-3026

TV, Online, Communications, DC, Management, Multiple jobs, Senior/seniorish, TV online/webAugust 26, 2007 10:31 pm

PBS
POSITION TITLE: Director, Content Management
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Regular/Full-time
SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of the general audience content team in the coordination of PBS’s Internet-based and digital content and services with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as part of a dynamic team of journalistic professionals committed to maintaining and supporting high quality editorial and innovative news, features and multimedia on the PBS.org Web site and on new and emerging platforms;
Lead development of content across a wide variety of genres including news and public affairs, science and technology, history, arts and culture, home improvement and more, serving as a key editorial lead and decision-maker in the overall content commissioning process;
Provide editorial oversight including day-to-day management of workflow and assignments and the direct coordination of participants, activities and communications;
Provide strategic and tactical new media leadership on special high-profile projects such as the framing and planning around PBS’s 2008 Election coverage;
Cultivate and manage relationships with both content producers and the PBS station community, providing information and consulting services as needed to strengthen the user experience system-wide;
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings. Anticipates their impact and application to new and existing services;
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and success of projects, measuring actual results against desired outcomes, mission intentions and fundraising goals;
Perform other duties as required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum 6-8 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, Editorial and Web production experience, Multi-media management experience.

Major media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
Experience with film or television production, video production management, or the creation of online/broadband video offerings a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of multimedia publishing including knowledge of HTML and web editing software;
Online publishing experience;
Familiarity with Flash, RSS, downloadable and streaming media;
Familiarity with and major interest in Web 2.0 practices, social media tools, community services, social networking, wikis, and shareable widgets.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:

Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Proven leadership experience and evolved team development skills;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS
POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Content & Video
DEPARTMENT: Interactive
STATUS: Regular/Full-time
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:

The position will play an integral role in the definition and execution of PBS’s digital video experience to bring a wide variety of award-winning programming to a whole new audience.
This position will also be responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of PBS’s Internet-based content and services for a general (adult) audience, with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America. As part of the content team, the content manager is accountable for ensuring the editorial quality and integrity of PBS.org and the program-specific content it delivers over the Internet. Support overall PBS goals related to TV tune-in, loyalty, and audience retention and expansion through program promotion, site maintenance, and participation in related strategic planning.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development of video strategy:

Evaluate the large number of streaming video requests and work with producers to create the best video offering on pbs.org and station sites;
Characterize our video offerings, keeping track, helping pitch and frame new video products or services.
Content management:

Manage relationships with external producers at PBS member stations and independent production companies;
Lead internal, cross-disciplinary teams to support site updates and launches;
Evaluate content proposals and budgets, as well as site content prior to launch;
Lead and participate in team and department projects, especially those tied to the development of general audience content and services for the PBS.org homepage and site “shell”;
Research and generate new business ideas and strategies for a dedicated digital service back to stations;
Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience in web product management, the creation of online/broadband video offerings, film or television production or video production management is required;
A minimum of 4-7 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, experience writing and editing materials for publication online or in print; Editorial and Web production experience;
Media industry experience strongly preferred. Experience with membership organizations a plus;
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Fluent in Web 2.0 practices including knowledge of downloadable and streaming media (podcasting, Web steaming, online video, etc);
Familiar with video formats including FLV (Flash Video), Windows Media Video, RealMedia, Quicktime, DivX, etc.
Familiar with nonlinear editing systems, video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Avid), compression technologies.
Must have a thorough understanding of television, video and/or video production.
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:

Proven ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Proven time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS

POSITION TITLE: Content Manager, PBS Interactive
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Full-time/Regular
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for maximizing the quality and impact of PBS’s Internet-based content and services for a general (adult) audience, with the intention of helping PBS deliver on its vision of being the most trusted, valued and supported media organization in America. As part of the content team, the content manager is accountable for ensuring the editorial quality and integrity of PBS.org and the program-specific content it delivers over the Internet. Support overall PBS goals related to TV tune-in, loyalty, and audience retention and expansion through program promotion, site maintenance, and participation in related strategic planning.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage relationships with external producers at PBS member stations and independent production companies;
Collaborate with external producers, serving as their main point of contact at PBS Interactive throughout the site development process;
Lead internal, cross-disciplinary teams to support site updates and launches, including sharing content plans, gathering feedback, identifying and finding solutions to problems (such as lack of compliance with PBS development specifications and/or necessary evolution of those specifications) and managing schedules;
Evaluate site content prior to launch to ensure compliance with PBS Editorial Standards, when necessary authority has been established;
Evaluate content proposals and budgets, recommending green-lighting decisions and investment levels to the Director;
Lead and participate in team and department projects, especially those tied to the development of general audience content and services for the PBS.org homepage and site “shell”;
Collaborate with PBS Communications and Brand Management and Promotion staff to help optimize exposure for PBS.org content;
Orient new producers to PBS.org policies and processes;
Participate in quality assurance testing and review of sites;
Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 4-7 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, experience writing and editing materials for publication online or in print; Editorial and Web production experience;
Media industry experience strongly preferred. Experience with membership organizations a plus;
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field of study;
Experience working as a Web producer, content developer, writer, editor, or a related field.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc;
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations;
Strong background in writing and editing;
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation;
Ability to quickly learn about emerging content distribution technologies and suggest applications for PBS content.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:

Superior organizational skills and attention to details;
Ability to manage expectations of multiple constituencies;
Resourceful, self-directed, and flexible team player;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a command of grammar and spelling;
Creative thinker and problem solver;
Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Excellent relationship and project management skills, particularly with third-party content producers/contributors working at a distance;
Tactfulness when responding to questions, concerns, or requests;
Capable of meeting aggressive deadlines;
Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS
POSITION TITLE: Director, PBS Engage
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Full-time/Project
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:

Provide for the strategic and tactical leadership in the planning and execution of PBS’s social media initiatives (PBS Engage). This includes, but is not limited to ensuring the successful integration of social media into the overall PBS.org environment; cultivating and managing relationships with PBS stations and stakeholders, including the Social Media Advisory Board; facilitating communication between the production team, PBS staff, and PBS’s national producers; and for ensuring that the social media strategies and initiatives are aligned with PBS’s overall editorial and technical standards for interactive content.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the process of tools development and rollout of social media tools to PBS stations, including the evaluation of community software vendors and hiring/contracting with necessary vendors.
Consult with PBS Engage production team on editorial relationship between pre-populated and user-generated content. Create a framework/strategy that could potentially be adopted and utilized within other national program sites on PBS.org.
Facilitate the integration of social media tools into existing, relevant, signature PBS.org program Web sites, working with outside producers and other PBS staff members.
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings particularly related but not limited to social media. Anticipate their impact and envision application to new and existing services in the public media realm.
Work with PBS Interactive web analytics staff and the production team to develop meaningful metrics for PBS Engage site usage and monitor progress.
Ensure the alignment of overall editorial and technical approaches to online community and user-generated content policies for PBS Engage and PBS Interactive as a whole.
Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum 6-8 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, web production, or multi-media management.
Must have experience applying emerging media technologies, trends and innovations in the new media marketplace.
Major media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content a plus.
Experience with film or television production, video production management, or the creation of online/broadband video offerings a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong understanding of applications facilitating user engagement and contribution/sharing of user-generated content.
Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Ability to quickly learn about emerging content distribution technologies and suggest applications for PBS’s social media strategy.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
Strong background in writing and editing.
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:

Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Proven leadership experience and evolved team development skills;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.

PBS
POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives
DEPARTMENT: PBS Interactive
STATUS: Project (through 1/2009)
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director, PBS Interactive
JOB OBJECTIVE:

Play an integral role in the framing, planning and execution of PBS’s 2008 Election coverage. Includes but not limited to providing editorial oversight and management of online and new platform efforts, cultivating and managing relationships with content producers, PBS station community, consultants, contractors and potential high profile partners such as National Public Radio (NPR).
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Propose, conceptualize, plan and implement new and innovative ideas for PBS and member station online election coverage;
Facilitate the integration of PBS Elections coverage, promotion and features into existing, relevant, signature PBS.org program Web sites, working with outside producers and other PBS staff members;
Ensure the alignment of overall editorial and technical approaches to online community and user-generated content policies for PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives and PBS Interactive as a whole;
Maintain continuously current knowledge of emerging media technologies, trends and competitive offerings particularly related but not limited to the political/election/civic participation space. Anticipate their impact and envision application to new and existing services in the public media realm;
Collaborate with PBS Interactive, Communications, and Brand Management and Promotion staff to help optimize exposure for PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives content;
Evaluate and assess PBS Interactive Elections Initiatives;
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum 4-7 years combined experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Managing the development of online content, Editorial and Web production experience, Multi-media management experience.
Media industry experience and journalistic background strongly preferred.
Must have experience applying emerging media technologies, trends and innovations in the new media marketplace.
Experience teaching or managing the creation of educational online content, media literacy tools, or civic engagement materials a plus.
Experience with or exposure to film, television, or broadband/multi-platform video production a plus.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:

A Bachelor’s degree.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Online publishing skills, including content creation, HTML scripting, multimedia publishing, online content layout and organization, etc.
Strong understanding of applications facilitating user engagement and contribution/sharing of user-generated content.
Strong understanding of the Web – its strengths and limitations.
Strong background in writing and editing.
Must be familiar with Web 2.0 practices, social media tools and online community services.
Understanding of the core functionalities of Flash, RSS, and downloadable and streaming media as they relate to content presentation.
OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS:

Solid editorial judgment and content analysis skills and ability to clearly communicate content criteria and decisions;
Creative thinker who is not afraid to take risks;
Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment;
Attention to detail and pride in high-quality execution of work;
Enthusiastic and energetic team player who is excited about the possibilities afforded by new technologies;
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with others;
Ability to develop plans, capture and analyze data, summarize findings and implement initiatives;
Fan of PBS who is passionate about public media programming.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TV, Online, NYC, TV Producer, Senior/seniorish, TV online/web 10:11 pm

Sr. Video Producer- Podcasts
Publication or Company- MSNBC.com
Industry- Online/New Media

Benefits-401K, Bonuses, Dental, Health, Profit-Sharing

Job Duration- Full Time

Job Location- New York, NY USA

Job Requirements- 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.

About Our Company
MSNBC.com delivers a fuller spectrum of news. Drawing
on its award-winning original journalism, NBC News
heritage, trusted sources and Microsoft’s advanced
technologies, the site presents compelling, diverse
and visually-engaging stories on the consumer’s
platform of choice. Based in Redmond, WA, msnbc.com is
a joint venture of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and NBC
Universal (NYSE: GE).

Contact
Human Resources

Email Address
jobs@msnbc.com

Address
One Microsoft Way, Bldg. 25
Redmond, WA 98052 USA

Special Instructions
To apply for positions on our team, respond by email
to jobs@msnbc.com.

Radio, Senior/seniorishAugust 9, 2007 1:28 pm

Program Director – Saga’s Legendary WSNY, Columbus
A great programmer has a balance of left and right brain – science and art. Is that you? Experienced AC Programmer needed to lead one of America’s great AC stations. Apply to Steven Goldstein, Executive Vice President, Saga Communications. E-mail package to WSNYPDSearch@sagacom.com. EOE.

Jody Wigton
Executive Secretary/Office Mgr/EEO Officer

The Columbus Radio Group
4401 Carriage Hill Lane
Columbus OH 43220
614-451-2191 PH
614-451-4171 FX

Academic, Senior/seniorish, University/collegeAugust 3, 2007 1:35 pm

Investigative Reporters and Editors seeks a dynamic individual to oversee a nonprofit journalism organization of 4,500 members and 12 full-time staff members, and to serve as a faculty member at the Missouri School of Journalism.
IRE is considered the top organization in providing practical, hands-on training to journalists throughout the world - particularly in the use of new technological tools and techniques. IRE conducts more than 50 seminars a year and provides research and government databases to hundreds of news organizations.

Qualifications
— Experience as a journalist of respected professional reputation and demonstrated achievement, with solid credentials in investigative reporting in print, broadcast, magazines, books, documentaries or multimedia.
— Managerial and supervisory experience.
— Experience in the nonprofit sector and in fund-raising will be considered significant pluses.
— An entrepreneurial and enterprising spirit, creativity to help the organization grow internationally and on the Web, and flexibility to work with a rapidly changing media industry.
— Experience in computer-assisted reporting will be considered a plus.
— Experience in teaching investigative journalism will be considered a plus. Evidence of potential teaching excellence is necessary. The executive director will be expected to teach an investigative reporting class each semester at the university

Responsibilities:
— Oversee the maintenance and growth of IRE’s renowned professional programs, publications and Web site. Also oversee the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, a joint program of IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism
— Manage 12 full-time staffers and more than a dozen part-time workers and students
— Plan and supervise financial matters, including IRE’s $1.4 million budget, the organization’s annual and long-term fund-raising campaigns, and its $3 million-plus endowment fund.
— Report to a 13-member elected board.
— Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
— Hold a faculty appointment in the Missouri School of Journalism, pending approval by the Dean and faculty. The post can range from a professional-track assistant professor to full professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
Compensation: Salary to be negotiated, commensurate with experience and in the context of a medium-sized Midwestern college town. Compensation also includes a generous benefits package.

Appointment begins: Jan. 1, 2008.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Aug. 15, 2007. Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please see instructions at www.ire.org/execdir.

Minorities, women and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. IRE and the University of Missouri are committed to cultural diversity, and it is expected that the successful candidate will share this commitment. MU and IRE are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.

Radio, NYC, Senior/seniorishJuly 19, 2007 10:31 pm

DIGITAL LEADER

WNYC FM & AM are America’s most listened to public radio stations, heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation’s most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself. In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues.
WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations’ cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

WNYC is seeking a Digital Leader to work with Vice President of Marketing to develop a strategic plan that lays the foundation for long-term growth of WNYC as a multi-platform digital content provider. Incumbent will create a framework to fully integrate WNYC brand and content across all digital platforms, including station/show websites, new broadband content, podcasting, satellite radio, internet radio, HD radio, and mobile casting. Also, lead business development in exploration and negotiation for web activity, including mobile phone providers and working with Development Department to raise philanthropic funds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Direct and oversee ongoing strategic planning for all of WNYC’s digital initiatives.
· Oversee day-to-day operations of wnyc.org, WNYC on-demand products, HD radio distribution, and broadband platform.
· Execute deals necessary for online vision, i.e., generate licenses, alliances, partnerships and investments to acquire content, form community, enable commerce
· Focus on company-level and multi-platform relationships
· Syndicate online content
· Create reciprocal links
· Strike strategic, pre-emptive relationships
· Negotiate innovative cross-marketing relationships with entities that have access to WNYC’s audience; leverage WNYC’s content to get exposure to partner’s markets
· Create cross-platform content and marketing programs for WNYC’s talent, coordinating all touch points across WNYC
· Manage digital media staff
· Work with Director of Online to create and implement websites and other digital offerings for new WNYC Radio program launches
· Work with other public radio program distributors on programs to drive traffic, on-demand usage and underwriting revenues for each of WNYC Radio’s nationally distributed programs.
· In consultation with the Senior Producer of WNYC’s Performance Space, develop and execute programs to build online and live participation at WNYC Performance Space events
· Work with Director of Marketing and Director of Online to develop and execute plans to drive traffic to wnyc.org, grow e-newsletter database, and build online streaming and podcasting usage through viral marketing, search engine marketing, partnership marketing, and guerilla promotions
· Develop programs to support membership and underwriting initiatives
· Keep abreast of new technologies and business models to be able to evaluate their relevance to WNYC’s vision
· Develop networking channels by fostering relationships within the media, convergence and cultural communities
· Act as primary advocate for all digital initiatives for WNYC – encourage organization to become more educated and enthusiastic about digital technology
· Advise programming, underwriting, membership about new technology and online community trends that will help serve and build the WNYC audience
· Set goals and revenue and expense budget on an annual basis; manage both goals and budget throughout the year, including annual and interim performance reviews
· Work as an integral part of WNYC’s management team and assume a leadership position within WNYC, throughout the public radio community, and with the media community in New York and nationally
· Build and develop effective relationships with WNYC’s directors and staff and manage interdepartmental projects as assigned

Qualifications:
· 5-8 years experience in developing cross-platform business deals and community elements for high-profile internet sites, media properties or technology companies.
· Multi-platform marketing experience required.
· Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work with enthusiasm and effectiveness at all levels of the organization,
· Demonstrated portfolio of business development success required
· Experienced manager of financial, operational and creative elements of projects required
· Proven technical expertise required
· Bachelor’s degree required

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online at www.wnyc.org/jobs. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.
Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Wires, NYC, Senior/seniorishJuly 7, 2007 9:47 pm

The ACoB works as part of management in a newly created territory that
combines upstate New York and New York City to help direct marketing and
administration, news and human resources. The territory has more than 70
newspapers and 165 broadcasters and is the largest in the nation in
terms of revenue.
Working with the chief of bureau, the assistant chief will have a key
role in coordinating AP operations in this new territory. He or she will
assume control of operations in the bureau chief’s absence.
The assistant chief must have or develop a thorough knowledge of AP’s
products and services for print, online and broadcast and successfully
market them to newspapers, as well as identify new markets. The
assistant must learn and become comfortable in negotiating and closing
successful deals, as well as gather marketing intelligence in a diverse
territory that includes the nation’s largest newspapers and significant
group owners such as GateHouse and Ottaway. The job requires handling AP
newspaper and broadcast state organizations and related events such as
workshops and contests.

The assistant chief will work at the New York City bureau at AP
headquarters and will represent AP at industry events, newspaper
offices, universities and broadcast stations. The assistant chief is
expected to contribute to AP’s mission outside of the territory.
The assistant chief of bureau will help direct a combined staff of
approximately 60, including five correspondencies and the Albany
statehouse. The assistant will help oversee personnel matters, including
recruiting and hiring, disciplinary issues, annual appraisals and
staff training. He or she will assist with budget preparation and
compliance, scheduling and payroll. The assistant chief will assist in
addressing AP’s corporate emphasis on diversity.

The CoB and ACoB will coordinate the news operations reporting to the
two news editors — one based in Albany and one based in New York City.
Included in this will be exploring the possible reorganization of
workflow, practices and deployment of staff to best leverage resources
to cover the combined territory on all platforms for AP’s global
audience.

QUALIFICATIONS
In conjunction with the CoB and two news editors, the assistant chief
helps conceive, draft and monitor progress on strategic news goals. He
or she will also play a central role in preparing for coverage of
elections and calling races.
Must have demonstrated excellence as a leader in news, with the ability
to lead by example — both daily and during major news events. The
successful candidate must be a motivator, passionate about and able to
articulate the AP’s core mission, values and goals to staff and
customers.
The ACoB must have excellent management skills. He or she must be able
work accurately under deadline, motivate and develop staff and
efficiently handle administrative tasks. He or she must be able to learn
to understand the marketplace and be a successful negotiator, who helps
executes successful deals. He or she should have strong verbal and
written communication skills.

The assistant is expected to gain the experience and knowledge necessary
to move up to a larger leadership role within the AP within a relatively
short time.
Travel, including some extended trips to Albany and upstate New York, is
required to perform duties of the assistant chief.

For consideration, please visit
https://careers.ap.org/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-2643&ERFormID=newj
oblist&ERFormCode=any.

AP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Radio, California, Radio producer/editor, Senior/seniorishJune 22, 2007 5:57 pm

The Pacifica Foundation (Pacifica), the oldest network of non- commercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Executive Director. Founded in 1946, Pacifica provides alternative, community-based, free speech, listener- sponsored radio without any corporate underwriting. Pacifica owns and operates five FM radio stations including WBAI in New York City, WPFW in Washington, DC, KPFT in Houston, Texas, KPFK in Southern
California, and KPFA in Northern California. Pacifica distributes news, public affairs, music and other programs to non-commercial radio stations, schools, colleges, universities, and individuals throughout the United States and abroad. Pacifica also has over 125 community radio station affiliates.
With an annual budget of over 18 million dollars, 173 paid staff, and over 1,000 unpaid staff and volunteers, Pacifica encourages and provides outlets for the creative skills and energies of its staff and the communities it serves while seeking to enhance the cultural welfare of the areas in which it operates. The Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Directors comprised of individuals who support Pacifica’s mission of peace, social justice and progressive social change.

The Executive Director is responsible for all day-to-day management activities of the Foundation including the hiring, firing and supervising of national office and managerial staff; implementing

Board policy and by-laws; overseeing fundraising and development activities; supervising production and distribution of national programming; working with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain fiscal and physical integrity; complying with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and FCC rules and regulations and State and Federal laws and requirements. It is the job of the Executive Director to ensure that the Foundation is managed in a fiscally and socially responsible fashion that complies with its mission. The Executive Director will also be responsible for navigating the institution through major technological changes and responding to political and financial challenges.

The Executive Director reports to the collective body of the 22 member Pacifica Foundation Board of Directors. The Executive Director is selected, supervised, and discharged by the Board and is subject to the Board’s annual evaluation.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Executive management skills (e.g., financial/program planning, managerial expertise, human relations/resources);
Broadcasting industry skills and experience including programming, distribution, marketing and fundraising;
Ability to work cooperatively with the Board of Directors, staff and station management;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
The ability to provide visionary leadership in a diverse, multi-cultural, and intellectually charged environment;
A personal commitment to peace, economic and social justice; and
Experience working in a volunteer-driven, grassroots, social change institution, preferably in the field of radio broadcast media.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

The ideal candidate will possess a college degree and/or at least 10 years of relevant radio broadcast experience, including experience as a 501(c) (3) non-profit manager, or similar position, two years preferably as a General Manager of a non-commercial radio broadcasting station or similar position.

SALARY RANGE: Starting salary $80,000, negotiable depending on experience

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Phil Osegueda
The Pacifica Foundation
1925 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
via e-mail: gratephil gmail.com

Editor/copy editor, Philly, Senior/seniorish 5:53 pm

POSITION: Editor in Chief for The Next American City magazine
Position Type: Full-time, permanent staff position
Position Location: Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Start Date: August/September 2007

Position Summary:
The Next American City is a non-profit magazine for and by the next generation of urban thinkers, leaders and activists. We offer a fresh perspective on the people, projects and policies that are shaping the future of America’s cities and suburbs. In five years, The Next American City has grown from a few urban professionals with an idea into a magazine with a national presence. The magazine and other related initiatives focus on socially and environmentally sustainable approaches to economic growth.
We are seeking an Editor in Chief with vision, enthusiasm, management abilities and a grasp of urban affairs to grow our magazine.
The position demands strong leadership and excellent editing and interpersonal skills. The EIC will have an active role as the public face of the magazine and will be the sole full-time editorial staff. He/she will work closely with magazine staff to redevelop The Next American City’s online presence, and to plan and produce online content. Where possible, the EIC will work with writers and volunteers, to develop, pitch and place op-eds based on magazine content in major newspapers and on radio.

Responsibilities
— Develop and manage departmental budget, editorial calendar and long-term editorial plan.
— Manage paid and volunteer editorial staff, freelancers and interns to write, edit, fact check, coordinate and produce all magazine content.
— Provide overall editorial planning and execution ensuring accuracy and clarity of content.
— Solicit pitches and interact with writers to produce high-quality manuscripts to deadline and within a small editorial budget.
— Collaborate with Art Director in the development of content design to ensure consistency and appropriateness of magazine’s design.
— Oversee house style guide and ensure adherence to house style by all freelancers.
— Work with business staff to provide input and support for The Next American City’s related initiatives and projects and coordinate in-house content for magazine.
— Coordinate with business staff on marketing and promotion of magazine and Web site.

Required Experience
— Professional print journalism experience.
— B.A. or greater in English or related field.
— Proven background in effective team leadership and management, budgeting, project management, multi-tasking, organization.
— Demonstrated track record in high-quality editing, rewriting, and writing for a broad, popular audience.
— Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe InDesign 2 is essential.
— Knowledge of urban issues, planning, and related fields necessary.

Compensation: Current position salary is in the mid-40s and we expect a similar salary range for the successful candidate. Comprehensive medical/dental/vision and holiday/vacation packages.

To Apply: Email a cover letter, resume, clips and salary requirements to jobs@americancity.org or to Michelle Kuly, Publisher, The Next American City,PO Box 42627, Philadelphia, PA 19101. No calls please. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 30th.

Seth A. Brown
Evin Development LLC
212-222-9906 w
646-295-5534 m

Academic, Senior/seniorishJune 8, 2007 3:41 pm

The United States Studies Centre, appointment of Chair in US Media
*Key appointment
*Major contributor to international debate
*Leading academic and opinion maker sought

The United States Studies Centre is an exciting joint initiative of the University of Sydney and the American Australian Association (AAA) with financial support from the Australian Government. Reflecting the significant relationship between the two countries, the Centre will conduct academic and policy oriented research, and make a major contribution to the public debate in Australia on US-related issues.
The Centre’s academic program is organised in three major strands – Power and Democracy; Wealth Creation and Rights Protection; and American Thinking.
The Centre now seeks to appoint a leading academic or practitioner to a Chair in US Media.
The Chair will be a critical appointment to lead and manage the American Thinking strand, which concentrates on American social, cultural and media studies.
The successful applicant will have a strong record of achievement in their field, superior management skills and proven entrepreneurial flair. They will be expected to:

*provide academic and administrative leadership;
*foster research and interdisciplinary collaboration;
*acquire research funding; and
*contribute to the Centre’s public engagement.

The position will lead academic programs at masters and doctoral levels.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding international reputation as a practitioner or in teaching and research in one of the following areas of US Media Studies: print media, journalism, film, new media, media institutions, the political economy of American media and film and popular culture. Applicants who have had professional experience in any aspect of the US Media are encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion and an information book (including selection criteria) please contact Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Executive Search (BSP), the consultants assisting the University:
Ann Mossop
+61 2 9460 4501; email ann@bspes.com

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The position is in the first instance for a period of up to five years and may be renewable subject to continuing funding.

Online, Florida, Senior/seniorishJune 4, 2007 2:25 pm

Online Visuals Producer - The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is seeking a journalist to join our multimedia newsroom in this newly created position. Recognized nationally for our print visuals and online graphics, we’re looking for someone who can help bring that success to video and multimedia at Sun-Sentinel.com. The ideal candidate will be experienced in video newsgathering and storytelling, and be able to develop skills in photographers and reporters.
He/she will be responsible for the execution and programming of video, photography and multimedia on our site, our relationship with our TV partners, and the oversight of our five-member multimedia staff.
We’re looking for someone with at least five years of experience in visual production, including deadline experience. Experience in television news is highly valued. Previous management experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience with AVID, Final Cut Pro or equivalent system is required. Photoshop and Flash experience are a plus.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and a demo reel of no more than five work samples of different content and styles of presentation. Samples should be emailed as zip files, easily found on web pages or mailed on CD/DVD. Please send to: Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or to kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com.
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Sun-Sentinel.com cover South Florida, a highly competitive media environment and a region with some of the country’s most exciting news events. Sun-Sentinel is part of Tribune Co., which has newspaper, online and television news operations in markets around the country including Chicago, Los Angeles and New York.

Weeklies, Arts, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorish, NYC-area (nearby-ish)May 29, 2007 10:22 pm

EDITOR / BOOKS & THE ARTS

The Nation, the national weekly magazine of politics and culture, seeks
an Editor of its Books & the Arts section. Candidate must have vision,
experience, commissioning skills, administrative abilities and a grasp
of currents in global and U.S. politics, history, contemporary fiction,
media, music, visual arts, and both high and popular culture. The
position demands excellent editing skills. MINORITIES STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Please send resume, clips and a brief cover letter with salary
requirements to LitEditor@thenation.com or to Peggy Suttle, The Nation,
33 Irving Place, 8th Fl, New York, NY 10003. No calls please.

TV, Online, Business, DC, NYC, California, Editor/copy editor, Videographer, TV reporter, TV Producer, Multiple jobs, Graphics/design, TV desk/production asst, Senior/seniorishMay 21, 2007 11:53 am

THE DESK: Producer

EARLY SHOW: Supervising Producer; Producer; two Associate Producers;
two Jr. Associate Producers; Broadcast Associate, Administrative Assistant

EVENING NEWS: Producer, Production Secretary

UP TO THE MINUTE: 4.03(g) WGA/IBEW Hyphenate

LOS ANGELES BUREAU: 4.03(g) Cameraperson, Early Show Associate Producer

WASHINGTON BUREAU: 4.03(g) Technician

60 MINUTES: Associate Producer, Broadcast Associate

ELECTION & SURVEY: per diem Associate Producer (July 2007 - November 2008)

OPERATIONS: 4.03(g) Maintenance Technician; Hard News Center
Scheduling Administrator; Studio Operations and Facility Scheduling
Administrator, 4.03g Editor;
Graphic Artist; Early Show Graphic Artist

NEWSPATH: NY: Senior Producer; two Associate Producers; Manager,
Technical Operations; Broadcast Associate

Washington: Correspondent

Seattle or Los Angeles: Associate Producer

RADIO: Newswriter

EXECUTIVE: Executive Assistant to two Senior Vice Presidents

ARCHIVES: per diem Tape Librarian

ACCOUNTING: Director of Controls & Compliance

FINANCIAL PLANNING: Senior Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: NY: Regional Coordinator

CBSNews.com: Business Section Editor, Health Section Editor, Junior
Software Developer

The Department Head or Executive Producer is the contact

TV, Business, Philly, Senior/seniorishMay 18, 2007 10:28 pm

Job Purpose: Director is responsible for the financial performance and operations of NBC 10 Philadelphia.

Job Responsibilities:

* Duties for the Director include financial controllership and reporting for the combined entities.
* The finance director is responsible for leading the strategic planning process and its tactical implementation (i.e. Session II and Operating Plan).
* Provides analysis and recommendations to business team to drive stations’ goals.
* Finance responsibilities include capital spending, accounting policies, B/S, I/S and CF preparation.
* Create and review contracts including leases, trade deals, programming and local partnerships.
* Work closely with GMs to find financial solutions to meet strategic goals.
* Create an environment that lives integrity and GE values.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance is required
* Minimum 7 years of prior finance leadership experience in accounting and/or financial management. This includes:
*Preparing financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts and variance analysis
* Supervising and leading a team of finance managers and/or individual contributors
* Prior relevant experience working in Excel and PowerPoint.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through online to be considered (note job#: 595629)
* Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired

* Solid communication skills
* Ability to clearly convey policy change and finance initiatives
* Strategic & Tactical Skills: Ability in setting clear, achievable, measurable goals for both the short term and the long term financial forecasts
* Communication & Facilitation Skills: Ability in facilitating business and finance initiatives through the organization, including meetings for financial planning/reviews and business goals
* Problem Solving Skills: Ability to coordinate with the senior leadership team to work through operational and finance issues.
* Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
* Working knowledge of Peoplesoft a Plus

GE Financial Management Program Grad, GE Experienced Financial Leadership Program Grad, GE Audit Staff experience or MBA preferred

Radio, NYC, Management, Senior/seniorishMay 11, 2007 1:14 pm

WNYC seeks a Director, Leadership Circle to create and steward the WNYC Leadership Circle - a group of donors giving $250-$999 annually. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to inaugurate this special donor program and also steward our Sustaining members who are committed to ongoing monthly contribution. The candidate will be responsible for donor cultivation and events; strategy for upgrade, renewal, additional gift appeals, lapsed member reinstatement, and personalized acknowledgments; and other special initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Plan strategy, coordinate and implement all Leadership Circle and Sustainer initiatives to meet Membership Department budgetary goals
· Use donor giving history and database for planning strategy for upgrade and cultivation initiatives.
· Manage personalized acknowledgements
· Plan cultivation events and benefit fulfillment from conceptualization through implementation
· Work with Senior Membership Director, Direct Marketing Director, Director On-Air and online fundraising to develop coordinated creative strategy and production plan
· Work with designers, copywriters, and producers to develop the unique brand for these giving circles
· Work with Development staff to coordinate stewardship and strategy including acknowledgment and benefits; work with the Development department on joint fulfillment of station tours and events, etc.
· Prepare and analyze campaign results to determine future strategy
· Work with Senior Director, Membership to develop annual budget and any re-forecasts necessary throughout the fiscal year; monitor program expenses
· Work with entire WNYC program hosts, senior staff, and consultants to research and develop campaign strategies and program benefits
· Work with Listener Services and Gift Processing departments to ensure excellent customer service
· Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
· Knowledge of Team Approach or other fundraising software
· Organized and strategic approach to fundraising
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at one time
· WNYC listener, preferred

Qualifications:
· Five years fundraising, required
· Bachelor’s degree, required

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online by at www.wnyc.org/jobs. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy. Resumes received without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.

Radio, California, Radio producer/editor, Senior/seniorishMarch 6, 2007 12:34 am

Company: American Public Media-Marketplace
Job Title: Editor, Marketplace
Job #: 220-07
Reason for Opening: Replacement

To apply, go to http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/careers/ and click on the Job Openings link. Click on the Editor, Marketplace job opening 220-07 to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter. In addition to completing the online application, email a resume and cover letter to cajobs@scpr.org.
Company/Program Information:
Award-winning Marketplace is public radio’s daily magazine of business and economics. Airing weekday mornings and evenings, it boasts the largest audience for any business program in the U.S. on radio, cable or network television.
To check out information about the program, go to: http://marketplace.publicradio.org/.

Job Title: Editor
Grade Level: IC
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Managing Editor, Marketplace
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Summary:
The editor will commission, edit, and produce commentary material for Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report and Marketplace Money. In this role, the editor will be responsible for bringing compelling, diverse, and fun voices to the Marketplace programs. This Editor oversees other segments and editorial relationships. The Editor also fills in for other editors and editorial staff members on all three programs.
Position Responsibility:
* Identify and deliver to programs compelling commentary voices reflecting a wide range of perspectives and diverse backgrounds
* Responsible for regular segments such as “Conversations from the Corner Office”
* Develop and maintain relationships with other editorial outlets
* Cultivate, train and edit freelancers
* Fill in for other editors and editorial staff
* Write the daily financial summary (“The Numbers”) in rotation with other editorial staff
* Work within a team environment, responding to the needs of all Marketplace programs
* Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
* 4-6 years of editorial experience

Required Skills and Experience:
* Able to create relationships with internal and external reporters and freelancers
* Well-established depth of reporting skills; and an understanding of the need for interpretative reporting on often complex and many-layered issues
* Outstanding knowledge of an experience in broadcast journalism
* Superior abilities in creating story ideas, writing, editing, and producing and reporting programs and program elements
* Ability to deliver material to national-quality programs on deadline
* Sound critical judgment skills and the ability to make decisions regarding credibility, personality and value of material to the program
* Breadth in terms of general industry knowledge is required.
* Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job

Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Well-established contacts and knowledge of the broadcast journalism community
* Background in business, finance and the economy is helpful. An understanding and empathy of societal issues that revolve around money
* Ability to operate remote and on-site recording equipment, editing audio, and prepare all elements of program in ready-for-broadcast form

Magazines, California, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorishFebruary 18, 2007 11:29 pm

Managing Editor for India Currents

Responsible for the entire editorial content of the magazine,
including the two print editions and one online edition.

Content: Plan the editorial content for each issue. Assign stories to
columnists and freelance writers. Review freelance submissions. Edit
articles.

Conceptualize the cover design and work with the graphic designer on
inside page layout.

Calendars of Events: Supervise the calendar editor, who compiles,
edits, and typesets the calendars of cultural, spiritual, and yoga
events for both the Northern California and Southern California
editions.

Other Tasks: Interface with other media to share editorial content.
Coordinate the annual Katha fiction contest. Communicate with the
editorial board for editorials and editorial advice.

Applications used: Word, Excel, InDesign. Knowledge of Frontpage or
Dreamweaver a plus.

Seeking candidates with a strong background in writing and journalism
and an interest in working with South Asian community organizations
in California.

India Currents is a monthly magazine about the Indian-American
experience. It is published from San Jose, Calif., in two
editions–one for Northern California and one for Southern
California. The circulation is about 33,000. India Currents has been
in publication since 1987.

Full-time position at our office in north San Jose. Send your resume
to: publisher[at]indiacurrents.com

TV, Atlanta, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorish, Very seniorDecember 19, 2006 6:54 pm

Executive Editor - Wires & Row, CNN Row
This very senior position within the CNN newsroom requires a broad world
view, exceptional news judgment, writing, editing and diplomatic skills.
This Executive Editor must possess a thorough understanding of
journalism ethics, libel and fair use law. He or she must be a natural
leader, but be willing to work within a very collegial structure.
Applicants should have at least ten years experience, including both
field newsgathering and news production. Copy-editing and reporter
script supervision experience is a must.

The Executive Editor is responsible for day-to-day management of the
Row, CNN’s correspondent script approval and vetting operation, and The
CNN Wire, the company’s internal system for distributing editorial
information. The Executive Editor coordinates closely with all the CNN
networks’ program producers and the domestic and international
assignment desks to ensure consistency in our reporting content.

The Executive Editor sets priorities for the Row team and help provide
editorial leadership for the network. Working with the Executive
Producers on the Row team, the Executive Editor will supervise and
engage in the checking of scripts for clarity, story-telling, balance,
compliance with CNN standards and legal requirements.
Working with the shift-leaders, copy-editors and writers, the Executive
Editor will ensure the quality of the offerings from the CNN Wire, help
set priorities on which stories the wires team covers, and advocate for
the CNN Wire clients within the unit.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal
Opportunity Employers.

Overseas, Business, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorishDecember 13, 2006 1:33 pm

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.

Newspapers, California, Non-top 35 market, Editor/copy editor, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorish, Very seniorNovember 5, 2006 12:17 pm

The Pulitzer-Prize winning Point Reyes Light needs a Managing Editor
who is excessively capable of leading the editorial department on a
day-to-day basis. But most importantly, the Managing Editor should
have a brain whose synaptic firing could power a favela slum, and
whose creative generation is perpetual and fun.

I want an Managing Editor who will approach his job like the editor
of the New York Times Week in Review section, or the front of the
book of Harper’s or the Atlantic. I am seeking a Mandarin who could
edit the Economist and write Talk of the Town pieces on the side.

In addition to creatively managing, the applicant should also be able
to report and write opinion pieces.

I need someone brilliant and fun who can start right away.

Please email a cover letter, resume and ten of your best clips to:
jobs@ptreyeslight.com.

o o o o o

A reporting position is being offered at the Pulitzer Prize-winning
Point Reyes Light, located in Marin County, CA., north of San
Francisco. The newspaper is looking for a literary journalist who
plans on becoming the next Orwell, Kapuscinski or Didion.

The Light has an institutional reputation that far exceeds its size.
It is a mighty-mite of a paper. This year, the newspaper was
purchased by Columbia Journalism School graduate Robert Plotkin, who
is now serving as editor and publisher. You will be allowed to
produce your best work. It will not be degraded out of concern for
advertisers or illiterates. Exemplary stories and photographs will be
submitted for the full panoply of awards. You will be encouraged to
win the Light another Pulitzer.

Applicants should be experienced newspaper or magazine writers. A
graduate degree in journalism from Columbia, NYU, Medill, Berkeley or
Missouri will be favorably considered. Please send an email a cover
letter and ten clips.

Send to: jobs@ptreyeslight.com

Best,
Robert Plotkin
Editor/Publisher
Point Reyes Light

Online, Sports, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorish, NYC-area (nearby-ish)September 20, 2006 7:22 pm

Please tell ‘em SAJA sent you!

Sr. Editor - News desk
Based in Bristol , CT
ESPN.com senior news editor is one of the leaders of the ESPN New
Media news gathering operation in Bristol, working with rest of
ESPN’s news-gathering operations to produce consistent, up-to-date,
comprehensive news coverage. The Senior Editor will help prioritize
how ESPN.com covers news on a daily basis - making daily, hourly,
split-second decisions - and help evaluate, edit and determine news
placement on ESPN.com ?The Senior Editor also works in concert with
sports channels editors on breaking news stories on individual sport
pages, plus works in concert with the ESPN television news desk. The
Senior Editor attends daily news budget meetings, assists with
scheduling (along with other news senior editors), and deals with
personnel issues and other matters involving Bristol-based news desk.

Senior Editor is a non-managing job, responsible for creating,
developing and managing the content of ESPN.com’s site. The Senior
Editor is responsible for creating, developing and managing the
content of online editorial sites, typically for one or more major
sports / features / news / league pages. In many cases the Senior
Editor is the page / beat editor / event editor in charge of a major
page or aspect of ESPN.com or the web pages of one or major sports
enhancing, editorial content, and typically is Accountable for
editing major page(s) of ESPN.com; accountable for the content and
style of a major section / sport / feature / news page; is recognized
as a distinguished content editor who functions primarily as an
individual contributor, typically with the help of a small permanent
or freelance staff responsible for more complex assignments such as
one or more sports pages with a large scope, high profile or major
impact; updates and refreshes the content of assigned site pages
throughout the day. Leads the determination of or determines the
experience of users of the site, particularly on assigned pages.
Coordinates the gathering of content and determine coverage for an
assigned page; works to expand assigned page(s) and makes coverage
more comprehensive. Using content from ESPN’s networks and other sources, writes content or works with writers / freelancers to create content for assigned sports page(s); may lead a small staff of freelancers

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Typically 5- to 8-years of editorial and reporting experience, preferably at the national level, and is recognized as an editorial and subject matter specialist with good competence in writing, editing and reporting
· Has advanced ability to follow and shape stories at all stages of development
· Strong English grammar and excellent organizational skills;
· Has advanced news journalism experience and keen news judgment; understands sports from a journalistic point of view and may have originally come from a print background
· Has a good appreciation of popular culture, e.g., “what’s cool” and contributes to an understanding of the tastes of ESPN’s viewers
· Has a good understanding of the market positioning and strategies of assigned major sport(s) / events
· Familiarity with most major internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet;
· Has a advanced understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software
· Strong understanding of some or all major sports, as well as a working knowledge of athletes, coaches, league operations and the like.
· Bachelors degree or higher required in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Send resume to henry.x.markosian.-ND@espn.com

Radio, NYC, Senior/seniorishAugust 26, 2006 1:37 pm

http://www.wbai.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=9009&Itemid=0

TITLE: INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER (Job Code 0806iGMI)

STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME

SITE: WBAI-PACIFICA RADIO

REPORTS TO: PACIFICA FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$65,000

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 - 5PM

CORPORATION: The Pacifica Foundation is a non-profit agency providing educational and media services. Mission: To establish a Foundation organized and operated exclusively for education purposes no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any member of the Foundation. Corporation services are provided in Berkeley and North Hollywood, CA, Washington, D.C., Houston, TX and New York, NY. Pacifica is an established 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

DEFINITION: The General Manager will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. The General Manager is responsible and accountable for overall administration, personnel, programming, financing, technical operations and public relations of the station. Working with the staff, the Local Station Board and the community, the General Manager is responsible for monitoring and guiding the station. This is a full-time, exempt position. The General Manager serves at will and in accordance with the Pacifica by-laws.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain the fiscal the integrity of the station through membership/fundraising activities, budget management, and compliance with Pacifica National Board and Pacifica National Office policies and practices.
2. Ensure program content complies with all necessary state and Federal laws, regulations and requirements as well as Pacifica programming policies and requirements.
3. Supervise program director and communicate programming goals and initiatives.
4. Ensure completion of and compliance with necessary public file reports, annual CPB Station Activity Surveys, FCC license renewal applications, EEO mandates, charity registration with state Attorney General, OSHA regulations, or other necessary state and Federal filing.
5. Attend Pacific National Board meetings four times a year.
6. Serve as a non-voting member of the station’s LSB, attending once per month as an ex-officio member.
7. Supervise all station staff, paid/unpaid.
8. Follow all Pacific procedures, and state and Federal laws, regarding employment processing, recruitment and selection, hiring, termination, and other personnel actions, and follow the Pacifica Foundation employment handbook and union contract.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

9. In collaboration with CFO, the ED, prepare station’s annual budget and present to the LSB and PNB

10. Prepare station budget and reports for revenue and expense oversight and ensure that station’s maintain a balanced budget and/or within Board and National Office guidelines.

11. Ensure transmitter function and compliance with all necessary local, state and Federal laws and regulations.

12. Ensure maintenance of physical plant in conjunction with Chief Engineer and/or Operations Manager.

13. In coordination with a Program Director, present an annual program report to the Executive Director, Local Station Board, and Pacifica National Board in line with Pacifica’s mission, PNB policies and National Office priorities and/or goals.

14. Establish, maintain and review programming goals and services in line with Pacifica’s mission and goals.

15. Oversee technical broadcast operations and program content, delivery, format and schedule.

16. To select a regular Program Director from a pool of candidates presented by the station’s Local Station Board.

17. Work with Local Elections Supervisor on implementing Pacifica governance election procedures and policies. Communicate and enforce Fair Campaign Provisions to staff. Provide office facilities to Local Elections Supervisor

18. Report to the PNB quarterly on the status of diversity of station staffing, programming and audience (data permitting) within the radio station areas.

19. Attend trade union contract negotiations, handle grievance process, and manage union employees.

20. Ensure that public safety measures are in place at the station for all staff, members of the general public, and visitors.

21. Represent the station and Pacifica at public forums. Handle media relations for the station

22. Broadcast monthly report to listeners with at least half the scheduled time allotted for call-ins.

23. Devise, with the Development Director a strategy and plan for fundraising in and outside the station.

24. Maintain a website for the station.

25. Maintain publication of programming schedules on the stations websites and in other appropriate venues.

26. Maintain publication of appropriate and network information, including those required by law (i.e., EEO) or by policy.

27. Other duties as assigned

Job descriptions are subject to change without notice based on the needs of Agency/Program.

Education: Degree in broadcasting, business or similar experience. Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5-years of related actual job experience, preferably in public broadcasting.

Skills and Abilities: Emphasis on communication skills (written and oral); management skills (e.g., planning, motivating, organizing, innovating, etc.); and industry skills (programming, marketing, fund raising, etc.) Must be detailed oriented.

Other Skills: Ability to manage multiple changing priorities. Requires critical thinking and ability to support people with difficult challenges. Requires good judgment.

The Pacifica Foundation IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pacifica Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin,

Ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Send resume and letter of interest to:

WBAI- Interim General Manager Search

Job Code 0806iGM

PO Box 400

New York, NY 10272

E-mail: wbaigmsearch@yahoo.com

RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPT 1, 2006 – 5 P.M.

Thank you.

Joyce Jones
www.wbai.org

Online, Science/health, Editor/copy editor, Philly, Senior/seniorishAugust 24, 2006 10:18 pm

The Scientist is a popular monthly international print and web magazine of the life sciences, based in Philadelphia. Following a period of growth and with ambitious plans for the future, we are looking for a Senior Editor to be in charge of our website.

The ideal Senior Editor candidate will have a significant background in the life sciences, and at least 3-5 years’ experience as an editor at a journalism organization. We also prefer experience working on the Web creating dynamic and interactive features.

The position will be based in our Philadelphia offices. Telecommuting will be considered, but is not our first choice because the staff that will help the Senior Editor develop the site will be in Philadelphia. For more information on The Scientist, please see our website (www.the-scientist.com).

Please send a resume and an indication of salary requirements to ANE@the-scientist.com, or The Scientist, 400 Market Street, Suite 1250, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Attn: Editorial Search.

Academic, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorish, Nonprofit/educationalAugust 15, 2006 6:50 pm

Director, Case Studies Development - The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism a $1.25 million grant to establish the Knight Case Studies Initiative to promote journalism leadership. We now seek a Director, Case Studies Development. Designed for classroom instructional use, case studies illustrate real-life decision making by publishers, executive editors and senior correspondents focusing on the editorial, ethical and economic aspects of the decision-making process. The Director, in addition to writing cases, will work with technology and media specialists to design the format for case presentation and work with the faculty to integrate case studies into the curriculum. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience in newsroom management, or the development and writing of case studies, required.

For more detailed position specifications and to apply follow the link to http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=101468

For more information about the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism follow the link to http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/

Radio, California, Radio producer/editor, Northern Calif, Senior/seniorishAugust 3, 2006 6:51 pm

KALW-FM, San Francisco, California
KALW, a public radio station heard throughout the Bay Area, seeks a
Senior Producer for our daily call-in program Your Call.? The show
reflects the progressive politics of the Bay Area and engages
listeners in conversations about current events, arts, media, and
everyday life, with attention to the ways people can get involved and
make change. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in
broadcast news or public affairs, excellent radio writing and editing
skills, sharp news judgment, and creative ideas about bringing
listeners into discussions that matter. For a full job description
and application information, e-mail General Manager Matt Martin at
mmartin3@muse.sfusd.edu.

Online, Business, DC, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorishJuly 21, 2006 7:31 pm

AOL’s Money & Finance web site is looking for a Senior Editor/Program
Manager who can help contribute to the most exciting online money
destination on the Web. The ideal applicant will have 5-10 years
experience as an editor/producer of investing, business and/or
personal finance content for a major Web site. The successful
candidate will work with the leading finance sites on the Internet to
select stories to feature on various high-traffic pages of AOL
including http://www.aol.com and http://money.aol.com; write
headlines and associated text/links; and on the biggest stories,
create industry-leading ‘packages’ with photo galleries, polls and
other interactive features. He or she will also manage large resource
areas of editorial and tools in subjects such as Investing. Only a
limited amount of original content creation is part of this job. A
passion for providing personal finance information to our audience is
desired. A willingness to jump in and get the job done are key.
Position Requirements & Skills: — Working knowledge of HTML and
other key Web technologies — Real interest and some subject matter
expertise in investing, business, consumer and personal finance
editorial — 5-10 years experience as an online editor/producer —
Strong views on what is engaging and compelling (photo, text, video,
etc) and what is not. — Demonstrated short-form/Web writing skills.
— Demonstrated excellence in building interactive packages around
stories — Very good with deadlines and details — Experience in
project management, partner relations — Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment — Self-starter who is proactive, enthusiastic
and works well with others This job can be based in our Dulles, VA or
New York City offices. Please send resume and cover letter to
jbhjamie@aol.com

Wires, Business, NYC, Graphics/design, Senior/seniorish, Designer, NYC-area (nearby-ish)July 10, 2006 11:37 am

Several openings below…

The Associated Press seeks a Chief of Bureau for New York State, based in Albany.

The COB provides leadership and management of news, marketing and administrative operations in New York state, a territory that excludes New York City and Long Island. The COB leads staff in producing a multimedia report that is essential to AP subscribers both in the region and globally. The COB will be responsible for sales and marketing, and building business with 49 newspaper members and 165 broadcast members.

The COB will work with the regional vice president, regional news and photo directors and local news and photo managers to establish goals for improving news coverage, producing revenue and preserving AP’s relationships with its member owners. This person frequently works with New York City COB to coordinate coverage relevant to both bureaus. The COB will be responsible for contributing to AP business operations beyond borders, and be a creative thinker in product development and identifying business outside of the territory.

This manager determines use of resources and staffing in a territory with 20 editorial staffers in Albany and correspondencies in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The COB helps to recruit, train, direct, motivate and evaluate managerial, editorial and administrative support personnel. This person works toward AP’s goal of a diverse staff. This person also plans and administers budget.

The successful candidate shall have demonstrated excellence as a leader in news, with the ability to lead by example — both daily and during major news events. The successful candidate must be a motivator, passionate about and able to articulate the AP’s core mission, values and goals to staff and customers.

A candidate must be a self-starter and efficient in time management, comfortable and confident in sales and marketing, with the ability to negotiate and produce favorable outcomes. This person must be able to recognize and act on opportunities to improve and enhance bureau news and business operations. A candidate should have five years of supervisory experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or AP bureau.

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

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The Associated Press seeks an Interactive Artist for AP Digital in New York City.

The interactive artist will be responsible for creating interactive graphics and gathering elements for use in award-winning multimedia presentations distributed online. This artist will develop new presentations and uses for AP’s audio, photo, text and video content, while guiding the development and coordination of breaking news coverage and large enterprise projects on deadline. The artist will work with editors, reporters, and photographers based in New York and around the world.

Key responsibilities include:

* Creation of Flash-based interactive graphics

* Gathering photos, audio, video and text for multimedia presentations

* Designing layouts and graphical presentations

* Supervision of planning for multimedia efforts, especially in breaking news situations

* Train other journalists to use/implement multimedia techniques

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required

* Minimum of two years creating multimedia in a team-based newsroom environment

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

* Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills required

* Must be able to work effectively on an independent basis and in a team environment

* Must be detailed oriented and able to handle multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines

* Exceptional experience writing and working with Flash ActionScript

* Experience taking photos and shooting video

* Ability to edit photos, video and audio

* Exceptional design and illustration skills

* Experience working with ArcView or 3D animation software a plus

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

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The Associated Press seeks artists for its Business News department in New York City.

These artists produce graphics for a new financial and data content product that AP is developing for newspapers and their Web sites. The new product, called Money & Markets, will replace or supplement traditional newspaper stock tables. Content will be pegged to breaking financial, economic and company news. Content will make heavy use of explanatory graphics. The goal of Money & Markets will be to inform readers about markets news and trends and help them make investment decisions. Artists would work closely with other departments, including multimedia, and join in developing a cross-platform standard for sharing complex art and media files.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of the financial markets and the economy. Experience producing business and financial graphics is a plus. Applicants must be critical thinkers who can produce graphics coverage of financial news that is explanatory and analytical. Candidates should have tested news judgment, an objective understanding of the news, a strong sense of design and a deep understanding of math, statistics and economic reports. Applicants must have good communication and people skills, especially the ability to communicate with reporters who are often on deadline and under pressure. A candidate must be a self-starter and a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Deep knowledge of Illustrator/FreeHand is required. Experience with 3D applications such as Cinema4D/Maya or with mapping software such as ArcGIS is a serious plus.

Candidates must have at least three years of successful experience working in a graphics department creating deadline graphics.

For consideration, e-mail a cover letter, resume and work samples to moneymarkets@apjobs.org. AP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wires, Business, NYC, Editor/copy editor, Senior/seniorishJuly 6, 2006 10:57 pm

The Associated Press seeks a News Editor for its Business News
department.

AP is developing a financial data and content product, Money & Markets,
for newspapers and their Web sites. The new product will replace or
supplement traditional newspaper stock tables. The Money & Markets news
editor will lead an experienced team of reporters and artists, producing
content pegged to breaking financial, economic and company news. Content
will be explanatory and analytical and will use graphics heavily. The
team will work in close coordination with the AP’s existing business and
financial reporting staff. The goal of Money & Markets will be to inform
readers about markets news and trends and help them make investment
decisions. This is an opportunity to take a new product and refine it,
and to have broad impact on newspapers and their Web sites.

The Money & Markets Editor must have deep knowledge of the financial
markets and the economy. Candidates must be critical thinkers who can
anticipate news that will affect the markets and direct coverage of
breaking news that is explanatory and analytical. Applicants must be
able to identify market trends and develop “story graphics” that explore
investor themes of broad interest to readers. This person must be an
outstanding editor and should have a reputation as a wordsmith. He or
she must be able to do as much as needed — or as little — to make copy
clear, concise and accurate. This person must ensure at all times that
copy is insightful and includes context and perspective. Must have
experience assigning and editing graphics. The ideal candidate must be a
strong leader/manager. This person must be able to inspire reporters and
artists and be a good teacher. He or she must have good communication
and people skills. An applicant must be a team player, must be able to
multitask and be able to coordinate tasks involving multiple
departments. The Money & Markets editor must be a self-starter who is
creative and has entrepreneurial skills.

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

Texas, Editor/copy editor, Reporter/writer, Senior/seniorish, DesignerJune 26, 2006 3:57 pm

Several openings at the Houston Chronicle

Art/Design Editor, The Houston Chronicle, TX. The web design editor manages all aspects of design and visual storytelling on our website chron.com. Responsibilities include page design, daily graphic and multimedia production, online projects and supervising editorial artists. In addition, the design editor will work in product development with vendors and the site’s technology team. REQUIREMENTS: Experience in web design, multimedia production, people and project management. A thorough understanding of web design and experience with Flash, Javascript, CSS and multimedia editing applications. Bachelor’s degree required. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Senior Reporter, The Houston Chronicle, TX. The Editorial Business department has an opening for a senior reporter to break news and develop enterprise in Houston and metroplex areas. Responsibilities include developing a list of diverse sources and producing stories covering business, government, police, human interest, growth, youth issues, and other news on the beat. REQUIREMENTS: Five years daily newspaper experience and a college degree. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Metro City Editor, The Houston Chronicle, TX. This position works closely with city desk reporters and assistant city desk editors to generate story ideas and assign stories for daily and Sunday editions. The assistant editor’s primary responsibility is to meet deadlines each day with well-written staff stories. The editor works with reporters to improve writing and story organization as well as coordinates coverage with wire editors and arranges for supplemental material to accompany staff stories. REQUIREMENTS: Five years of daily newspaper experience and a college degree. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

National Editor, The Houston Chronicle, TX. This position involves working with editors to generate story ideas and assign stories for daily and Sunday editions. The assistant editor’s primary responsibility is to meet deadlines each day with well-written staff stories. The editor also works with reporters to improve writing as well as coordinates coverage with wire editors and arranges for supplemental material. REQUIREMENTS: Five years experience as a reporter, editor or copy editor and a college degree. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Senior Copy Editor, The Houston Chronicle, TX. The Business News department is seeking an aggressive news copy editor with metro copy editing experience to slot, edit and design pages in a newly redesigned news section. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate should have editing clips that show an eagerness to challenge content and ensure accuracy. Experience in management, story assignment and rewrite are preferred. Spanish translation skills are a big plus. For Business desk, knowledge of finance preferred. College degree required. Please send resumes via e-mail to News Editor at: jan.jordan@chron.com.

General Assignment Reporter, The Houston Chronicle, TX. There is an opening for a general assignment reporter in the metro section. Responsibilities include covering a variety of news assignments. Expected to develop enterprising stories as well as cover breaking news. REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least five years of daily newspaper experience. College degree preferred. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Features Reporter, The Houston Chronicle, TX. We are seeking a reporter with the desire to tell relevant, meaningful stories about the people and events that shape a diverse group of communities. This position requires leadership ability, familiarity with current state and national issues that may affect the communities that are covered, a willingness to be mentored and a genuine passion for making a difference through reporting. REQUIREMENTS: Sound news judgment; demonstrated commitment to accuracy, fairness and professional ethics; five years daily newspaper experience, college degree required. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Senior Reporter, The Houston Chronicle, TX. In this position, you will cover energy and chemical businesses working toward building a national caliber business section. We seek someone who cares and writes about real issues that affect our lives. REQUIRMENTS: five years of reporting experience preferred, experience covering energy preferred and college degree required. To apply send a cover letter and resume with position title to The Houston Chronicle / 801 Texas Avenue / Employment – 8 th Floor / Houston, Texas 77002. Or e-mail to hr@chron.com. Fax: 713-362-2621.

Online, Business, Editor/copy editor, Reporter/writer, Midwest, Senior/seniorish 3:54 pm

Several openings at Detroit Free Press

To apply, contact Joe Grimm, Recruiting and Development Editor, Detroit Free Press, 600 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48266. Email: jpgrimm@freepress.com. Visit also http://www.freep.com/jobspage for more info. Tell him SAJA sent you!

Multimedia News Editor

Multimedia Producer

Business Editor

Auto Editor

Higher Education Reporter

Sports Copy Editor

TV, TV Producer, Northwest, Senior/seniorish, Very seniorJune 14, 2006 10:34 am

KIROTV.com

KIRO-TV Employment Opportunities

UPDATED: 3:16 pm PDT June 8, 2006

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
KIRO-TV has an immediate opening for a Full-time technical director. Two years minimum experience switching fast-paced newscasts. Proficiency with Grass Valley 3000/4000 and Krystal DVE is a must. A qualified candidate will be able to work closely with newscast directors, producers and production staff on daily newscasts, preproduction and other programming. Applicants must be familiar with entire production process and be able to communicate clearly with technical staff. Position requires occasional fill in for vacation relief/sick calls at other times. Directing, studio camera, and other technical experience a plus. Depending on experience and skills, this individual may assist in other KIRO departments.

PART-TIME NEWS ASSISTANT
This position assists producers and writers with ensuring the newscast gets on the air smoothly. General responsibilities include: coordinating satellite feeds and feedtapes, printing, ripping and separating scripts, and operation of the teleprompter for live newscasts. Applicants must have a positive, professional attitude. Some broadcast experience is preferred.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
The KIRO Business Development Account Executive is enthusiastically focused on customer needs and customer success, while continuously striving to generate new revenue. KIRO offers an array of multi-media resources, such as kirotv.com and SeattleInsider.com and promotional opportunities to be developed for customer marketing programs. A proven track record of success creating and maintaining new customers is a must. Knowledge and experience selling airtime in conjunction with Internet and/or media is preferred. Candidate will be skilled at creating & delivering presentations in front of large groups and on-on-one with key decision-makers and will have excellent organizational/planning skills. Candidate must be proficient with the computer - Excel, PowerPoint, as well as the Internet. College degree with minimum two years related experience preferably in media sales or related business.

WRITER/PRODUCER
KIRO 7, Seattle’s CBS affiliate, is looking for a topical and image writer/producer. If you have what it takes to write and produce compelling promos in the 12th largest market, we would like to talk with you. Minimum three years experience. Non-linear editing a plus. Send tape and resume to Human Resources for consideration.

MORNING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
KIRO is looking for a Morning Executive Producer who can lead a team to success. Must have stellar producing skills and even better people skills. You must know how to execute a plan with great detail. Looking for a leader, not just a manager. Will oversee large staff and be responsible for overall show content, producing, and branding. Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and five years producing experience. Two years news management experience is required. Send tape and resume to Michele Morin. No phone calls please.

Send all resumes to:

KIRO TV
Attn: Human Resources
2807 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

KIRO-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the FCC’s EEO regulations, any organization that regularly distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers or refers job seekers to employers may request that it be provided notice of KIRO-TV job vacancies as they occur. If your organization would like to be notified of such vacancies, please contact Human Resources at KIRO-TV, 2807 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 or hr@kirotv.com. Each organization that wishes to be given notice of job vacancies must provide its name, mailing address, telephone number, and contact person, and identify the category or categories of vacancies of which it requests notice. (An organization may request notice of all vacancies).

Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required upon employment.

Magazines, Business, NYC, Trade publications, Senior/seniorishJune 13, 2006 8:22 pm

Retail Traffic, the leading business magazine covering
the retail real estate industry, is seeking a managing
editor. Retail Traffic is a 35-year-old franchise that
serves the top professionals in retail-related
commercial real estate. Our readers are investors,
developers, retailers, builders and architects.

The Managing Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief to
determine content, assign stories and follow up with freelancers and
staff writers. The ME works with the art director to prepare the
magazine for printing and is responsible for the flow of copy and art
for the magazine. The growing RT brand also includes a weekly
e-newsletter and Web site. The position involves both writing and
editing and, with the EIC, shaping the overall development of the RT
franchise.

Applicants should have excellent business journalism
skills. Also, must possess or quickly develop
expertise in commercial real estate, real estate
finance and retail. Will have proven organizational
and communications skills and excellent writing and
editing skills. 5+years in business journalism.
Proficiency in Word and Quark/InDesign/InCopy.

Send cover letter, salary requirements and resume to
EIC Dave Bodamer at dbodamer@prismb2b.com.