Engagement Editor

Spectrum is looking for an Engagement Editor who will help us reach and involve our audience effectively.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although we are also read by many non-scientists. The site has won multiple awards for writing, multimedia and art.

You love talking to scientists and engaging them in conversations about our news, both offline and on. You can persuade them to present webinars and write opinion pieces. You have a clear understanding of social-media strategy and site analytics.

As Engagement Editor, you will embed yourself among autism researchers and be the first to know about trends and advances. You will commission opinion pieces from scientists, seek out editorial partnerships with other publications, select articles for syndication, and shape the presentation of Spectrum content across social media and other channels. You will also plan live events and support the marketing and engagement team's overall efforts.

Experience in journalism is required. An academic science background and experience in neuroscience, genomics or a related field are a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to help shape the conversation in one of the most exciting fields in science.

Bring at least three years of experience and an unerring grasp of journalism trends. We offer a generous salary and truly excellent benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Engage with the scientific community online and off, and be the first to know about trends and advances.
Promote Spectrum content on social media, and implement a social-media strategy.
Commission opinion pieces, plan webinars and roundtables, and produce live events.
Syndicate Spectrum articles.
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelor's degree

Experience
At least three years of journalism experience, social-media skills and impeccable news judgment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit a resume and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/k5RljGSDpNO1khxzjuOopA

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News Editor

Pensions & Investments is looking for an online news editor to work across online and print content, including daily news, features, special reports and weekly newsletters. At P&I, we cover public and private-sector retirement plans, endowments and foundations, as well as the money managers that put those institutional dollars to work by investing in a variety of asset classes, from stocks and bonds, to real estate, private equity and hedge funds, to name just a few.

The news editor has day-to-day responsibility for setting the news agenda for P&I Daily – our emailed daily newsletter — and pionline.com by monitoring news wires and serving as point person for enterprise news generated by our reporting team. The news editor also assigns and edits stories for the print publication and serves as a member of the leadership team.

Position may be in New York OR Chicago.

Reporter

Pensions & Investments, Crain Communications’ international newspaper of money management, is seeking a reporter to join our team. This journalist will report and produce editorial content on federal legislative and regulatory issues facing some of the largest money managers and investors in the world for P&I print and digital publications. Such content includes, but is not limited to, breaking news articles, news analysis, news features and enterprise reporting, along with some video and social media posts.

We offer a creative and exciting workplace that values innovation and prioritizes in-depth, analytical reporting and narrative writing. The position will give the successful candidates an opportunity to break stories in the hotly competitive institutional investing space and serve our core audience of industry professionals.

This job will also include coverage of the investors (corporate and public pension funds, endowments, foundations and more) in a specific geographic region of the U.S.

Qualified applicants must be able to tell stories that dig deep into trends affecting institutional investing in the U.S. The position is based in Washington, DC.

ETF Reporter

Pensions & Investments, Crain Communications’ international newspaper of money management, is seeking an ETF reporter to join our team. The journalist will report and produce editorial content for our new P&I ETF Exchange, a news, data and analytics site devoted to tracking and analyzing how and why U.S. institutional investors are incorporating exchange-traded funds into their portfolios, as well as the business strategies of ETF managers. Such content includes, but is not limited to, breaking news articles, news analysis, news features and enterprise reporting that may also appear in our biweekly newspaper.

We offer a creative and exciting work environment that values innovation and prioritizes in-depth, analytical reporting and narrative writing. The position will give the successful candidates an opportunity to break stories in the hotly competitive institutional investing space and serve our core audience of industry professionals.

Qualified applicants must be able to tell stories that dig deep into trends affecting institutional ETF and index investing in the U.S. The position can be remote.

Social Media Editor - Online News (Part Time)

The Daily Beast is looking for a part-time Social Media Editor with Online News experience to join our team. The position reports directly to the Director of Social Media and requires collaborating across teams, including editorial and marketing, to grow our presence and impact on the company’s social media channels. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in politics, entertainment, and breaking news—and, of course, has a strong social game.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Write engaging copy to amplify our exclusive stories across social media platforms
- Monitor traffic and growth using data tools including Google Analytics and CrowdTangle
- Help promote membership across all platforms
- Promote our top podcasts, including “The New Abnormal,” “Fever Dreams.” and “The Last Laugh.”
- Provide headline suggestions for the newsroom to maximize SEO and social reach.
-Inform partner platforms of key stories
-Create captivating Instagram posts that tease our best content
-Work with reporters to craft enticing Twitter threads that break-down our top stories
-Reach out to new and diverse audiences
-Strategize to help reach both traffic and brand building goals
-Conceive, build, and supervise Beast communities on social platforms

Qualifications:

-Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant social media and news experience
-Strong communication, editorial, and analytical skills
-The ability to work in a fast-paced news environment—taking initiative, receiving constructive feedback, and working with minimal supervision.
-Excellent news judgment and nose for breaking stories and trends on social
-Understanding of pressing topics for diverse cultures, communities, and racial and ethnic identities.
-Location is flexible
-Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Why work for us?

The Daily Beast is a globally recognized publication at IAC HQ in pristine Chelsea in New York City. Being part of IAC, we are able to provide you some of the best benefits. We offer discretionary vacation, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, stocked kitchens with snacks and drinks, and excuses to celebrate all the time! Work for us and work for something spectacular!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Reporter

The Chief, a weekly print publication and website covering labor and work issues, public- and private-sector unions, government and law enforcement, is seeking a beat reporter whose responsibilities will be determined based on their interests and our needs.

We’re looking for an eager, collaborative colleague who can come up with compelling story ideas, and then report and write them well. They should have the temperament and confidence to engage with often recalcitrant city and state officials and PIOs, as well as union leaders and their cohorts.

We are under new ownership and have just redesigned the paper and are now turning our attention to polishing the website. We are also broadening our scope to cover the world of work and labor generally, further opening up possibilities for stories.

Candidates must be vaccinated and live in the city. We are back in our Tribeca offices and will continue to work from there a few times a week, as conditions permit.

Business & Markets Reporter

Observer is looking for a reporter to cover money and markets. We’re seeking someone with a comprehensive knowledge of the global economy, Wall Street and finance, but who also is deeply curious about all things money, from DAOs to hedge funds to SPACs to the latest in fintech. This reporter will know about the stories everyone else is writing, but will understand where to find the stories no one else is writing.

At its core, this beat will be about power and the powerful, and understanding how money shapes the world we live in. We’re looking for a reporter who can see both the big picture and the connections that link companies to markets to investors to economies, but embraces the details. We’re looking for stories that go past the headlines and reveal bigger truths about how capitalism works today.

We’re looking for a reporter with

* At least four years of experience reporting about finance or related experience

* A facility with writing both breaking news and longer enterprise stories

* Fluid and authoritative writing

* The ability to develop sources and break news

* A comfort with data and experience building their own charts

* An eagerness to find and pitch story ideas daily

* Interest in contributing to or writing a newsletter

*High journalistic standards, attention to detail, and the skeptical heart of a fact-checker.

Our headquarters are in New York City, but we will consider remote candidates who live in the United States.

Researcher (Staff Writer, NYU’s First Amendment Watch)

Full-time, New York City

Please apply via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/101750

First Amendment Watch (FAW), a publication of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU, is seeking a staff writer with strong social media skills to contribute to the growth of our website. FAW covers news of the many conflicts involving freedom of speech and press and also presents original legal and historical analysis. It also produces original teaching materials on free speech for college and university courses. FAW receives foundation funding and NYU support for its operations.

Staff writer is a full-time contract position with NYU employee benefits. It is grant-funded for one year from the start of the job, with the possibility of an extension based on performance and additional foundation funding. The job is based at the Carter Journalism Institute at 20 Cooper Square, New York, N.Y. Excellent research and writing skills, analytical ability, and an entrepreneurial mind-set are required. Strong familiarity with First Amendment issues is an advantage, as is a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Project management of the First Amendment Watch website.
Research and write posts for First Amendment Watch as well as a newsletter on current cases and controversies.
Conduct extensive outreach to professors, universities, and other parties who are candidates to use FAW’s materials.
Presentation of First Amendment Watch research and other materials through vigorous social media outreach.
Presentation of First Amendment Watch research, blog posts, teaching guides, and other materials at public conferences.
Presentation of First Amendment Watch work in multimedia, including podcasts, videos, and live streaming.
Research contemporary First Amendment issues, utilizing primary and secondary source material such as court opinions and law review articles.
Research historical documents associated with the freedoms of speech and press from America’s founding period forward to the present day.
Research and write about decisions of state and federal courts pertaining to the First Amendment.
Collaboration with other organizations that work on First Amendment issues, including work on common documents and events.
Propose and initiate new editorial projects and partnerships that further the mission of First Amendment Watch.
Plan events, including panel discussions and conferences.

To apply, go to this link https://apply.interfolio.com/101750 and include:

A customized cover letter describing your qualifications for this position and why it interests you. Applications with form letters will be disregarded.
An explanation of how you will use social media to engage and recruit new followers, and how you plan to disseminate First Amendment Watch’s news and educational materials via social media.
Your resume.
Three samples of your work.

U.S. correspondent

Contribute to the establishment of the SCMP’s US coverage as essential for anyone looking for insight into the US-China bilateral relationship. Bolster SCMP coverage as an essential source for understanding the US-China relationship in all its complexity.  Deliver the best coverage for a global audience through our print and online editions.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Generate deeply reported, insightful stories on the US-China relationship.
  • Leverage your knowledge and network to produce signature stories that make us indispensable for policymakers, business and think tanks in understanding the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st century.
  • Be able to multitask, balancing breaking news coverage, quick features and longer, analytical pieces.
  • Able to work independently and also be a good team player , generating ideas, supporting colleagues and delivering fully reported, accurate copy on deadline.
  • Have the ability to take criticism and work well with supervisors.
  • Deliver exclusive reports.
  • Become intimately familiar with information channels among government agencies that set and carry out policy relating to China and the Asia-Pacific region. Anticipate news and important reports.
  • Build trusted sources and build a rapport with government officials and respected analysts.
  • Stay on top of the news and competition areas we cover, show an ability to put seemingly disparate developments together for work that stands out.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above with at least 5 years of experience in journalism.
  • Proven track record in breaking news with strong news judgement and skill in real-time online reporting environments.
  • Strong team player, creative, collegial, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines on a day-to-day basis.
  • Excellent English writing skills; Mandarin reading and speaking skills a plus

 

 

 

Social Media Strategist, Parenting

Bustle Digital Group is seeking a full-time Social Media Strategist to join our Parenting team, working specifically on Scary Mommy and Romper.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, capable of juggling many tasks, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The Social Media Strategist will work closely with the Scary Mommy and Romper editorial teams — as well as with both brands’ Social Media Managers — and own both brands’ day-to-day social posting across various platforms, most specifically Facebook and Twitter. Other responsibilities will include regular data analysis, creative ideation and execution on social franchises/series, and continuing to develop both brands’ identities on social media.

Applicants should have a passion for parenting content and be up-to-speed on current issues impacting young parents. The candidate should be fluent in all major social platforms (specifically Facebook and Twitter); and possess strong communication skills. A great work ethic, ability to take initiative, and a deep understanding of Romper and Scary Mommy’s voice is a must.

Responsibilities:
+ Manage day-to-day posting for Romper and Scary Mommy on Facebook and Twitter
+ Help develop Romper and Scary Mommy’s social strategies
+ Regularly pitch new, innovative social concepts and ideas
+ Help with strategy and execution of digital issues and covers
+ Use analytics tools to track growth across social channels and inform overall strategy.

Requirements:
+ 1+ years experience working in social media, specifically for a digital publisher
+ Ability to write snappy, smart social copy
+ Thorough understanding of Romper and Scary Mommy’s voice and coverage areas
+ Ability to identify trending topics, emerging trends, and on-brand influencers
+ Knowledge of social analytics tools
+ Excellent organizational skills
+ Willingness to take direction and alter workflow with a sense of urgency
+ Exceptional communication skills