The Research & Investigation Team straddles the worlds of scholarship and politics: we aspire to the rigor of academia, and data determines the positions we take, but we are also mindful of the political landscape and keenly aware of the conversations driving state and federal legislation. We deploy evidence strategically to advance evidence-based measures that will save lives.

Policy Contributors will support various projects undertaken by the Research & Investigations team, whether drawing on data related to gun violence, press coverage and criminal records related to individual gun homicide incidents, or data generated through internal analyses and investigations.

Responsibilities:

Track shootings reported on by the press in a selection of states and conduct follow-up research with public databases, public records requests, and law enforcement contacts
Draw on public or internal databases to answer basic questions about gun violence and crime
Provide both substantive and administrative support for the conduct and dissemination of ongoing research projects and investigations

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in public-policy and/or political advocacy
Comfort in a fast-moving environment
Scrupulous attention to detail
A self-starter, willing to take the initiative on projects
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a fast-paced, high-intensity environment

Responsible for shooting video and sound bites and conducting interviews in the field, working both alone and with a reporter. Fills in on Assignment Desk as-needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Shoots b-roll and conducts interviews
•Reports relevant information back to station from scene of news events
•Assists Reporters with gathering b-roll and interviews
•Assists Reporters and Truck Operators during live shots and live events
•Checks equipment and notifies ENG of equipment problems
•Makes sure tapes or P2 cards are properly labeled before being ingested
•Enters information into Planning Grid and researches stories for Assignment Desk
•Trains interns/new hires in the field

REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be able to drive to story locations (must have valid Driver’s License)
•Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
•Must be able to work shifts as needed in a 24/7 newsroom including overnights, weekends, and holidays

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred
•One year of experience working in news preferred.

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

Looper is a pop-culture site looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals to join our team of freelance writers. Writers will pitch, research, and write articles for Looper.com, a growing pop culture site covering the realms of movies, television, and entertainment.

Writer duties include conceiving of engaging articles and pitching them to our editorial team, then researching and writing each article with a tight turnaround time. Ideal writers have strong verbal and written communication skills, a solid understanding of pop culture, and a solid portfolio of previously published works (online, in print, or both). We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and willing to learn. This position is work from home.

Looper offers competitive per-word rates and pays for accepted submissions, regardless of publication. Compensation will be based on previous experience and rates can be increased based on performance.

Pro Journo and The Economist Events are looking for a student interested in fintech to report at the Buttonwood Gathering in NYC on October 20th, 2015.

For the conference, the student will publish 2-3 stories around the theme, "Young Tech, Young Money", which looks at talent on Wall Street. Stories will be published on projourno.org, and one of them will also be published on economistinsights.com. There's also a chance that the story will be published as part of an in-house advertorial in The Economist.

The program is led by two editors: a NY-based Deputy Editor from The Economist's Content Solutions Unit and a London-based reporter at Global Trade Review.

Please apply by 8/15 at this link: http://bit.ly/WSbuttonwood

Are you interested in yoga, intentional living, and wellness? Want to be a part of a fast-growing media team and have the opportunity to be a content decision-maker?

Wanderlust Media is looking for a self-motivated and self-starting journalism student to be an autonomous editor of user-generated content (UGC) for Yoganonymous.com. Yoganonymous is the premiere yoga lifestyle millennial site, an all-inclusive place for the voices of yoga and wellness enthusiasts to be heard.

You’ll be responsible for curating UGC coming in to the site’s backend, and seeing at least 10 pieces / week through to publication. You’ll also be responsible to share these on social media, and work closely with the Wanderlust Media Managing Editor regarding analytics to determine what works and what doesn’t. You’ll have the opportunity to decide what’s good UGC (invaluable skills if you’re interested in becoming an editor at a magazine, newspaper, or website), gain experience in both the editorial and engagement sides of content, and have control over your own hours.

The position is remote, but you’ll meet with Yoganonymous CEO and/or the Managing Editor of Wanderlust in-office every other week to touch base. You’ll also work closely with the Managing Editor of Yoganonymous, based off-site. Wanderlust Media HQ is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

This is a paid position. We’re estimating that the gig shouldn’t take you more than 10 hours / week. If it’s a great fit, it could roll into a full-time position as the company continues to grow.

Hosts are paid to pitch, write, record (in-house studios) and edit packages intended for same day delivery to the client.
Currently looking for...
1.) Hosts with an authentic British accent (freelance)
2.) Hosts with an authentic Australian accent (freelance)
3.) Hosts who speak Arabic (fluent) (freelance)
4.) Hosts who speak Spanish (fluent) (freelance)
5.) Hosts who speak French (fluent) (freelance)
6.) American hosts with an emphasis on sports and pop culture (full time)

Midtown Manhattan financial service firm specializing in business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support looking for journalism graduate student for paid contributor position.

Responsibilities include:
· Writing up a weekly newsletter about relevant forensic accounting news
· Assist in coordinating marketing and public relations projects,
· Write/create marketing/communication collateral,
· Maintain/update internet presence; i.e. website, blog, electronic newsletter, and social networking facilities, and

Required Qualifications:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Detailed oriented,
· Fast adaptation to the language used within the financial sector of accounting
· Initiate knowledge of Microsoft Office, and
· Limited supervision in a fast paced work environment

Availability & Compensation:
· 15-25 hours per week availability requested,
· Position available immediately
· Compensation - Open

Required Qualifications:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Detailed oriented,
· Fast adaptation to the language used within the financial sector of accounting
· Initiate knowledge of Microsoft Office, and
· Limited supervision in a fast paced work environment

BlackBook Magazine (bbook.com) is looking for 2 contributors to write breaking news blog posts related to pop culture, art, TV, movies, fashion, and travel. The writer will work either a morning (8:30 - noon) or afternoon shift (noon - 3:30) and will be responsible for 3-4 blog posts each day.

Our offices are based in New York City but you will work remotely. You should have sharp writing skills and a knack for pop culture.

Contributors are unpaid. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a fast-paced journalism career and you will get writing clips to your name.

Institutional Investor magazine is looking for financial writers to join its freelance editorial team. Writers will be responsible for pitching and writing timely and engaging articles and slideshows for institutionalinvestor.com’s global audience of analysts, hedge fund managers, registered investment advisers, CIOs and other asset managers and investors. Institutional Investor prides itself on quality reporting and expects its writers to meet a certain standard of quality and write from a perspective that is relevant and deemed useful for its audience.

We are looking for writers based all over the world. Interested candidates should have a thorough understanding of and interest in any or all of the following areas: equities, fixed income, hedge funds, alternatives, ETFs, banking, emerging markets, foreign exchange, trading, endowments/foundations, monetary policy, private wealth, pensions and sovereign wealth funds. Please submit a minimum of three published clips on any of the above relevant topics with your application.

Key Responsibilities
• Conceptualize and produce smart content — covering asset management, investing and capital markets — for Institutional Investor’s website.
• Optimize content for search engines by incorporating SEO best practices into your writing.
• Promote content via social media and leverage its influence to deepen audience engagement and create loyalty and affinity for your coverage.
• Stay abreast of the latest financial news and analysis and understand how it impacts II’s audience.

Desired Skills & Experience
• At least five years of experience writing and reporting on complex financial topics, like asset management and capital markets.
• A broad knowledge of global events and how they impact the financial industry.
• A solid understanding of financial markets and an innate interest in finance.
• Exemplary language skills and storytelling ability.
• Strong sense of what makes a good web story and how to deliver it with impact.
• High degree of personal initiative and creativity.
• Strong knowledge of SEO.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism and/or Finance.
• A strong Twitter following is a plus.

Report and write stories for an exciting new digital media site that covers the emerging community capital and crowdfinance field. Contributors will produce stories and profiles about innovative new financial startups; social entrepreneurship; new ways of investing locally; leveling the playing field for women and minority entrepreneurs; crowdfunding developments; the entrepreneurial ecosystem (ie. accelerators and incubators); and other topics. You will work with an experienced editor to shape and craft stories. Knowledge of crowdfunding, financial tech and small business/entrepreneurship is helpful but not required. We are more interested in curiosity, good journalism skills and a passion for bringing important stories to light.