ARABIC FLUENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

POSITION: News Writer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: News writers are responsible for writing scripts for news broadcasts. Ability to translate material from English into Arabic, monitor English and Arabic news feed. Develop and write new stories in classical Arabic with clarity, accuracy and balance.

POSITION: Sports Anchor
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Sports Anchor responsible for providing clear and concise reports after gathering and verifying factual information through interviews, observations, and research. Must be able to report on all aspects of sporting events. Ability to write clear and concise business news stories and communicate, translate from English to classic Arabic.

POSITION: Associate Producer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Associate Producer assists in all areas of production, from pre-production through post-production of news programs, package elements, live events, and features. Undertake routine production tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and asset sourcing to support production projects. Must have excellent Arabic, English written and verbal communication skills.

POSITION: News Anchor
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Presenting the news in a fair, balanced and concise manner. Must demonstrate strong news judgment. Must have 3-5 years news anchoring experience. Excellent Arabic writing skills. Clear pronunciation in Modern Standard Arabic, strong understanding of English desired.

POSITION: Producer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Producers are responsible for the creative development, production, content quality of assigned programs; constructing fresh, informative, creative, compelling newscasts, summaries, updates and assigned special event coverage, ensuring balanced content consist with the mission goals of the company. Must demonstrate strong news judgment; ensure journalistic standards of fairness, accuracy and relevancy. Excellent Arabic writing skills

POSITION: Correspondent
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The correspondent is first and foremost a storyteller responsible for providing clear and concise reports after gathering and verifying factual information through interviews, observations, and research. Demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills. College degree in Journalism or a related field preferred. 2-3 year previous experience as an on-camera correspondent

POSITION: Quality Control Editor
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Review radio newscasts broadcast from Virginia and Dubai to prioritize the interviews based on their importance before translating them into English. Check newscasts to identify political and cultural sensitivities as well as syntax and contextual and typographical errors and suggest corrections.

POSITION: Assignment Editor
PRIMARY FUNCTION: AE manages assignments, deals with logistics, responsible for newsgathering and disseminating news assignments to correspondents in the United States and overseas. Ability to communicate and translate from English to classic Arabic. Good knowledge of the geography of the 22+ Arab speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

POSITION: Guest Producer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ability to reach out and cultivate a large talented, informed network of contacts who can address relevant topics on air in a professional manner. Ability to create a story and guest ideas, pitches them to other staff members like the executive producer and the host/anchor and secures the guests appearance.

POSITION: Production Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Production Assistants provide support to Producers and Senior Producers in most stages of pre-production and news production. Responsibilities include, technical, creative and administrative tasks from logistical organization to booking live feeds, making sure the news production process runs smoothly. Ability to read and write classic Arabic

POSITION: Sr. Broadcast Designer

PRIMARY FUNCTION: : Responsible for collaborating with the creative team on conceptualizing, developing, and executing high quality broadcast design that creates competitive advantage for the network. A degree in Fine Arts, motion graphics, design, multimedia, or equivalent education or experience is sought. Qualified candidates who are bi-lingual in reading, writing and speaking Modern Standard Arabic are preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required.

POSITION: Log Scheduler
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ability to perform daily entries, communicate with various departments and create daily log packets. Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail and flexible.

POSITION: On-Air Promotion Producer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Conceptualize, create, coordinate and execute production of promos, image ID and campaigns as assigned in accordance with the strategic planning of the On-Air Promotion Department. Bachelors Degree (Major in related area beneficial). Two to three years experience in a Creative Services/On-Air Promotions department

POSITION: Radio Broadcaster
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ability to generate story ideas, plans, researches and drafts original broadcast-quality news scripts for assigned stories ensuring accuracy, balance and objectivity; broadcasts the news and other programs in a balanced, accurate and objective manner. Skilled reader, adept to ad-libbing during breaking news and ability to handle on-air problem. Clear pronunciation in Modern Standard Arabic, strong understanding of English desired. Bachelors Degree in journalism or broadcast journalism (preferred). 3-5 years news broadcasting experience.

POSITION: News Writer - Radio
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Write news scripts for radio broadcast for assigned stream. The incumbent translates material from English into Arabic ensuring that scripts conform to the Networks standards to provide balanced, accurate, objective news and information. Bachelors degree (Journalism or Broadcast Journalism is preferred) 3 years professional writing experience (experience writing international news preferred) Bi-lingual in verbal and written Classic Arabic and English

POSITION: Radio Correspondent

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for providing clear and concise reports after gathering and verifying factual information through interviews, observations, and research. The incumbent organizes all material, determines the emphasis and writes story or stories to fit the standard. Must have strong news judgment and organizational skills.

POSITION: Web Writer

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Translate and edit the news. All news, features, interviews, photos and actualities must be well organized, grammatically accurate, timely, balanced and of the highest professional standards. Mastery of Arabic and English and ability to write for the Web effectively in Arabic. Thorough practical knowledge of Arabic grammar is evident in drafting and editing.

POSITION: Web Editor

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Help select, write and edit news stories for website that are of interest to a Pan-Arab audience and meet the editorial standards. Ability to translate English to Arabic.

What we're looking for: BA/BS in Journalism; 2 years of paid, full time reporting experience or relevant graduate degree; demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills; interest in business and legal issues. Must be able to start on or before September 1, 2010.

Preferences (one or more would be desirable): Graduate degree; experience in news reporting (AP Style); experience in covering legal and regulatory affairs; experience in covering business news, and experience in meeting daily deadlines.

What we offer: $38,000 - $42,000 base plus bonus eligibility (commensurate with education and experience).
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, 401(k) and other perks. Professional yet casual work environment conveniently located in Union Square.

We're looking for a consultant to serve as production editor. Responsibilities may include:

• Posting stories to the website through our Drupal-based content management system.
• Copy editing and fact checking online stories before publication.
• Writing headlines and display type, selecting and cropping photos, deciding story placement, and otherwise ensuring the quality and timeliness of our homepage and other key aspects of onearth.org.
• Editing and production of audio slideshows, videos, photo galleries, and other multimedia features, and promoting onearth.org content through social media.
• Other responsibilities as appropriate.

Requirements:
• Knowledge of web standards and tools including HTML/CSS, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro or other video editing software. Familiarity with both Mac and PC preferred.
• Experience using a content management system for production of a news website or blog.
• Excellent news judgment, editing skills, attention to detail, knowledge of AP style, and demonstrated interest in science and environmental reporting.
• Flexible hours and ability to work remotely while also being able to visit our midtown Manhattan offices occasionally for meetings with editors.

Compensation:
This consultancy will be based on an hourly wage. Hours may vary between approximately 50 and 100 hours a month based on a quarterly production schedule. As a consultant, you will not receive NRDC employee benefits, and you will be responsible for your own tax withholdings. NRDC will not supply you with any equipment.

The Associate Producer will be responsible for writing 8 of the show's daily 16 live newscasts. The newscasts are usually between 90 seconds and 2 minutes in length and they are spread out- around one every 15 minutes-across the 4 hours we are live on air each morning. The job requires strong news-writing, in a live newsroom situation, experience. The successful candidate will have several years experience writing newscasts in a busy newsroom environment. The hire will be trained in The Takeaway's news hub and become a part of a small team. The hours are 4:00am to 10:00am daily (weekdays only). The job also includes pulling tape (audio) from various sources to include in the newscasts. We will show you how to do this as part of your training.

All members of the morning show team are expected to be self-starters and to keep up with a wide variety of news sources; be able to think and act quickly; and thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven work environment.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Writing strong news content quickly and efficiently for newscasts against the clock
• Monitoring and staying aware across latest news sources including AP and the show's two main editorial partners, The New York Times & BBC, and all other relevant sources
• Content needs to be of top journalistic standards: accuracy, fairness and balance
• Responsible for pulling tape (audio) for newscasts. That audio will come from a variety of sources
• Working with staff maintaining quality assurance of all morning newscasts
• Collaborate with morning show team to ensure and develop style and voice of show
• Comply with all WNYC/WQXR show policies and guidelines
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years writing newscasts in a busy newsroom setting, working against the clock to meet tight deadlines
• Bachelor's Degree required; journalism experience strongly preferred
• Must have strong news judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
• Excellent critical thinking skills that demonstrate independent judgment and decision-making
• Must have excellent writing and copyediting skills and be able to produce well-written, publication-ready copy
• Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at once
• Ability to work collaboratively and serve multiple constituencies in a dynamic newsroom environment
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds
• Requires the intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with the other Takeaway staff, executives at WNYC, colleagues, vendors and guests as needed

Corporate Counsel/corpcounsel.com is looking for a Staff Reporter.

Responsibilities/Requirements:
• Must have 3-5 years business reporting experience; demonstrated record of writing daily web stories; law degree useful but not necessary.
• Comfort with financial statements and SEC filings a plus.
• Duties include filing regularly for our daily web operation and monthly for our print magazine. Occasional web production duties, too.
• To be clear our subject matter is the work and issues facing lawyers who work in-house as corporate counsel for companies. Not many substantive issues in the law fail to cross their desks; they are lawyers and managers and clients. Complicated, important jobs that require sophisticated reporting.
• This is a full-time position with benefits in our Manhattan office

Duties/Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the creation of editorial programs by developing pitches and researching story ideas
- Manages editorial content to consistent tone and voice that speaks to our consumer audience and segments.
- Manages content franchises to regular production schedules
- Writes and edits content on an as-needed basis
- Ensures the accuracy of AOL Travel content through rigorous fact-checking
- Publishes editorial content on the site
- Integrates social media and SEO best practices to grow audience and increase audience engagement
- Participates in regular editorial / team meetings
- Monitors performance of content against key metrics to continually optimize content and consumer experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 4-6 years of writing and editing experience with a strong consumer editorial background online or in magazines and newspapers
- Travel experience: A strong feel for travel and a demonstrated interest in the subject. Previous experience working within a related industry position a plus
- Editorial experience: Able to juggle multiple tasks and work in a deadline-driven environment
- Technical ability: Strong understanding of web technologies, including publishing and content management systems, HTML and Photoshop. And, the ability to learn new tools quickly
- Excellent communication skills: Written and verbal
- Familiarity with Social Media and SEO best practices
- Strong attention to detail and focus on quality standards

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of channel subject matter, multi-media communications, the online industry, the market and the audience
• Creates channel editorial strategy, including documentation and guidelines
• Understands our consumer audience and segments. Develops a tone and voice that speaks directly to each of these audiences.
• Oversees the ideation, planning, development, quality standards and creation of editorial programs
• Builds, develops and manages team and extended staff of writers and editors
• Grows audience and increases audience engagement with the site, integrating SEO and social media best practices
• Serves as a channel evangelist. Actively participates in press, industry and internal opportunities to drive awareness and knowledge about the channel's vision
• Monitors performance of content against key metrics to continually optimize content and consumer experience
• Maximizes editorial efficiency by developing programs that drive revenue and managing to content budget

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 7-10 years of writing and editing experience with a strong consumer editorial background online or in magazines and newspapers
• Travel experience: Must have a strong feel for the Travel industry, including previous experience working within a related industry position. Large network of freelance and industry contacts
• Editorial vision, creativity and energy: Takes a leadership role in developing the site's focus
• Technical ability: Strong understanding of web technologies, including publishing and content management systems, HTML and Photoshop. And, the ability to learn new tools quickly
• Excellent communication skills: Written and verbal. Ability to serve as a travel expert to the news media
• Goal-oriented: Demonstrates initiative and provides solutions. Juggles multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Measures performance and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Previous experience working in organizations where matrix inter-dependence is required, navigating cross-functional relationships collaboratively and efficiently

Co-producers WNYC and PRI - in collaboration with the BBC World Service, The New York Times, and WGBH Boston television and radio—are reinvigorating morning drive. The Takeaway is a multi-platform morning drive news program that is creating a new model for news reporting in public broadcasting. The show is rooted in the values public radio is best known for—highly credible journalism, depth and context—but breaks out from the medium's conventionally packaged sound by delivering national and international news and cultural stories through a conversational and unprecedented personality-driven format. The Takeaway features live conversation, reporters in locations around the world, a cast of regular contributors, audience interaction, a website and distributed content, including video.

The Takeaway began airing on public radio stations across America in April 2008, with the mission to host and reflect the American conversation - bringing together diverse perspectives and voices through the connection of local, national and international news. During this time, the show has expanded from two to four hours live on-air to provide live content for other time zones. The enterprise builds on public radio's morning success with content and strategies that will bring new audiences to public radio and public service media online.

A Web-savvy journalist/editor/blogger that specializes in hard news of interest to Black Americans. An abiding fascination with and deep knowledge of the political, economic and cultural affairs of African-Americans.

The ability to identify and then plan strategic, continuing coverage of key stories and issues affecting Black America. A diligent reporter; an impeccable writer; and a good copy editor. A high level of web skills. You can maintain a blog CMS (WordPress) and know how to do rudimentary photo resizing, audio and video editing.

Qualifications:
A minimum of 4 years of professional journalism experience. At least 2 of those at a digital and multimedia company. Possess 4 years experience working on professional websites.

Experience with marketing and distributing content over the web. At least 2 years hands-on WordPress experience.

Established in the year 2000, the WNYC Archives are New York Public Radio's physical link to the station's rich and storied past. Managed by the Director of Archives--an archivist and audio preservation specialist--the department provides a central repository for thousands of recordings, photographs, memorabilia, and institutional records. Among its holdings are more than 50,000 recordings in a variety of formats, from early lacquer and acetate discs to reel-to-reel tape, DBX 700, F1 Beta, DAT, MD and CD formats. Video materials are a new and growing component of the collection and are currently stored on a variety of formats. In addition, NYPR's recent acquisition of WQXR includes the WQXR archives of audio, paper and photo materials.

The Assistant Archivist position is a two-year, full-time National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funded position with a projected start date of September 1, 2010. It will focus on the digital reformatting of older analog materials on lacquer disc and tape (1938-1970). All reformatted items are to be cataloged using a PBCore metadata schema with an eye to exporting all entries as MARC records. The Assistant Archivists will work closely with the Senior Archivist, Archivist and Web Content Producer and will be expected to meet series of production deadlines involving preservation-quality transfers of historical audio materials.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reformat & digitize audio materials on an ongoing basis
• Organize, catalog and re-house historical sound collections
• Comply with all NYPR and department policies and guidelines
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; this position requires the person to be able to lift or handle equipment up to 50 pounds
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong audio engineering background and experience
• At least two years professional archives experience or equivalent
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of current archival preservation and conservation practices
• Knowledge of digital audio and video formats and storage issues
• Knowledge of PBCore, MARC 21, AACR2 and LCSH
• Familiarity with ProTools or similar software packages for recording, editing and mixing audio preferred.
• Knowledge of standard desktop software applications
• Requires the intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with the other archive staff, station employees, colleagues, industry representatives and cultural partners (as needed) - required
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds - required
• Familiarity with NYPR programs preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with audio recordings preferred
• Web writing experience, a plus
• Interest in New York City history and classical music preferred

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and AFTRA.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.