Nomad Editions, a New York City-based publisher of magazines for mobile devices, seeks a full-time copy editor. The position entails copy editing, proofreading, some fact-checking, and developing and maintaining production schedules. Applicants should have experience copy editing and some familiarity with digital content management systems.
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Teach Journalism in Germany next summer
I'm looking for a teaching assistant or co-instructor for a journalism study abroad course I'm teaching next summer.
The 3-week course is being offered through a New York City area university and will take place in Germany from approximately late May to mid June 2012. Students will learn about (and practice) travel writing and foreign correspondence. You will give lectures, work with students one-on-one and provide feedback.
In addition, you will need to meet with the students and me at least a couple times in Spring 2012. So, you should live in the New York City area or be within commuting distance.
Fluency in German is an absolute must - please do not apply unless you speak German fluently. You must have at least a bachelor's degree and some experience in journalism.
Preference given to candidates who have spent time in Germany, have multimedia skills (including shooting and editing video and digital photography) have teaching experience and/or have travel writing or foreign correspondence experience.
The position pays well. In addition to receiving a salary, the TA/co-instructor will have all expenses covered, including airfare and accommodations in Germany.
Section Editor / Manager
IBT is looking for bright and passionate journalism-trained individuals to head up and grow special-interest sections of our international newspaper. We are seeking editors for the Travel, Art & Design, Fashion, Health, Autos, Education, Forex, Commodities, Luxury and Books sections.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable in an entrepreneurial/startup environment and have experience producing breaking and enterprising stories and be familiar with the web.
This start-up position will favor journalists with a mind to aggressively develop and grow the reach of their section.
Strong initiative is required, with a desire and passion to help build the best global newspaper in the world.
The editor / section manager will be responsible for shaping the online experience for the assigned section, determining news priorities his/her self and, later a team of reporters, and understand how to present that information in ways that enlighten busy readers.
The main metric of success will be traffic growth and the candidate will be allowed to use his/her own articles, contributors’ content, social media, SEO, distribution channels, and other means to grow his/her readership base.
The job requires strong news judgment, a deep understanding of the business world, and strong reporting skills.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Duties:
- Grow the section and its traffic from a start-up to a national and worldwide-reaching newspaper
- Produce coverage of the top stories in your section
- Maintain and Update the section
- Reach traffic goals
Qualifications :
- Preferred two years experience at a major news organization
- Journalism Education
- Experience with web publishing, editing, writing
- Knowledge of online distribution methods, SEO, Social Media
- Comfortable with a digital-only newsroom
Reporter
Portfolio Media, Inc. is seeking a full-time Reporter to cover breaking news about litigation, law and policy for our daily online news service. Reporters will cover a wide array of practices, including employment law, environmental law, intellectual property law and securities law, in industries such as energy, financial services, health-care, media and technology. On a typical day, reporters will file four stories, including updates on court cases and other news of interest to business lawyers. All candidates would be trained to cover legal topics, and no legal degree or experience is required. However, work experience as a reporter and strong reporting, writing and analytical abilities are required to succeed in this job.
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
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
· Experience in meeting daily deadlines
What We Offer:
· Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, 401(k) and other perks
· Professional yet casual work environment conveniently located in Union Square
Interested? Please read carefully:
· Qualified candidates will be asked to take a writing and reporting test electronically
· No special scheduling or relocation considerations will be given to candidates outside the metropolitan area
· No phone calls please
Deputy Web Editor
Deputy Web Editor - The American Lawyer.com
The American Lawyer is a prize-winning monthly magazine that reports on the business of the major law firms in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. The American Lawyer’s daily legal blog, The Am Law Daily, is looking for a Deputy Web Editor. The Daily reports several original stories a day on the world¹s biggest law firms. We cover the lawyers, their firms and their work from deals to bankruptcy, to partner compensation and lateral moves.
This editor will help provide strategic direction for the site. He/she will work very closely with the executive editor of the site, its two dedicated reporters and The American’s Lawyer’s print team. The editor will also help conceive and line edit blog posts, which vary from breaking news to commentary to analysis.
This editor should be a seasoned business editor with daily online experience. A familiarity with law firms or legal issues is a plus, but not required.
Requirements Include:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have demonstrated multi-media/platform experience.
• Five years of experience as a business journalist; experience with legal affairs desirable.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity and high comfort level with technology.
• Must be highly detail oriented & organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Must have high energy, sharp editorial judgment, and a good eye for design.
• Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and contribute to an overall collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems and blogging platforms is desirable.
On-line Editorial Assistant III
Duties & Responsibilities:
Harvard Magazine seeks an energetic candidate with strong writing and analytical skills and demonstrated experience in online publishing and Web content production to manage editorial processes for production, maintenance, and marketing of its website. The magazine is an editorially independent, bimonthly magazine that keeps alumni connected to each other and their university by reporting on alumni affairs, Harvard's challenges and opportunities, and the intellectual life of the University. We are a small staff, open to creative ideas and eager to make our website more dynamic and provide a richer online experience for our readers.
The position's responsibilities include managing production of online issues of the magazine; managing production of multimedia Web Extra content that accompanies and complements the print issues; writing engaging copy for and overseeing production of e-mail newsletters and other promotional vehicles-and expanding the array of such vehicles; managing the magazine's social media presence; and performing website production and maintenance tasks. In addition to these production-oriented responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be responsible for reporting and writing stories, principally for online publication. The online editorial associate will need to think strategically, suggesting new ideas for connection and integration between print and Web products, and between the magazine's website and others. This is an entry-level position; the ideal candidate would have one or two years of experience, or relevant internships.
Basic Qualifications:
High School degree required with 2 years of experience, or relevant internships. Must have strong writing and editorial skills. Must have demonstrated experience working with web publishing and web content production. Applicants must submit three writing samples along with application.
Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred; demonstrated news judgment, news writing ability, ability to produce on deadline; strong knowledge of Web writing style; demonstrated proficiency in creating content and marketing language for websites and social media; experience at one or more websites or publications with an online presence; previous work with a Web content management system, and experience with multimedia production and social media in a work setting, are pluses but not requirements; familiarity with Harvard a plus; familiarity with universities or higher-education institutions and their alumni a plus. May be ocassional night and weekend work.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may apply online at http://www.employment.harvard.edu/. Please refer to req # 23455BR.
Associate Editor
Editor wanted for quarterly b2b trade publication focusing on global home textile industry. Content also includes contract/hospitality sectors.
Responsibilities include:
• Write for the internationally circulated trade publication, Fabrics & Furnishings International
• Paginate and design magazine with Art Director
• Photograph products and industry professionals at trade shows in Europe, Asia and North America
• Maintain back-end operations of company website including editorial updates, graphic design and site layout
• Oversee global team of correspondents including deadline management and copy-editing
Perks include traveling the world and working from home. J-school graduates and/or 1 year journalism experience essential. Thanks for your interest.
Junior Staff Reporter - The American Lawyer
Junior Staff Reporter
The American Lawyer is a prize-winning monthly magazine that reports on the business of the major law firms in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. We are looking for a Junior Staff Reporter for its print publication and Web site.
Responsibilities Include:
• Reporting and writing stories for the print and online editions of The American Lawyer.
• Developing sources, gathering news, and supporting stories in other areas of the magazine and on the web.
• Establishing and broadening a base industry contacts.
• Identifying and acting on story opportunities.
Requirements Include:
• Bachelors Degree in Journalism, English or related field of study.
• Three years of legal and/or business journalism experience.
• Ability to develop ongoing source relationships.
• Strong reporting and writing skills.
• Good interviewing skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong nose for news.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Web Editor - The American Lawyer
Web Editor
The American Lawyer is a prize-winning monthly magazine that reports on the business of the major law firms in the United States and, increasingly, around the world.
We are looking for a Web Editor its Web site.
The Web Editor will be responsible for assigning and editing daily online content, both breaking news and commentary, for the Web and daily newsletters, as well as coordinating with other Web sites in the company and the monthly print magazine. The web editor should have a thorough understanding of the importance of The American Lawyer brand to its influential, thought-leading consumers.
Requirements Include:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have demonstrated multi-media/platform experience.
• Five years of experience as a business journalist; experience with legal affairs desirable.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity and high comfort level with technology.
• Must be highly detail oriented & organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Must have high energy, sharp editorial judgment, and a good eye for design.
• Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and contribute to an overall collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems and blogging platforms is desirable.
Financial Reporter, Healthcare Industry
The Deal LLC has an opportunity for an innovative financial journalist to help lead our healthcare coverage. You will provide daily reporting on breaking news and industry trends within the healthcare beat. You may also develop some enterprise features for The Deal magazine and videos.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to own a high-profile beat and develop experience across all media platforms.
Qualifications:
Strong writing skills.
Minimum of 2 years reporting experience in financial arena
Financial and healthcare writing experience with contacts preferred
Ability to develop solid contacts
Able to analyze current dealmaking events for potential impacts
Able to work under pressure of multiple daily deadlines
We offer a competitive base salary plus full benefits.