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 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 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.

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.

Reporter for Corporate Real Estate Group
Responsibilities:
• Provide breaking news, daily articles and features on the commercial real estate markets for the web. Focus especially on the Northeast area.
• Responsible for generating increased traffic utilizing SEO best practices;
• Adhere to performance expectations for web content;
• Edit copy and input daily articles into online content management system
• Edit copy and provide periodic articles for digital newsletter and monthly print publication
• Cover press conferences and meetings (Expand digital content with Twitter feeds, photos)
• Conduct in-person and telephone interviews with sources
• Represent company at industry functions and networking events;
• Develop relationships with the appropriate contacts and firms in the market
• Work with the Real Estate Group editorial, creative services, conference, sales and marketing staff on long-term projects and initiatives
• Help out during magazine production cycles with page proofing as necessary.

Requirements:
• Minimum two years reporting/journalism experience
• Must understand digital content, SEO applications, integration of digital/print/in-person content
• Must be able to write clearly, engagingly and authoritatively—and on a deadline
• Must be able to establish and nurture relationships with key contacts in the commercial real estate, business community and local political communities
• Must be able to produce and present news on a multimedia platform
• Must be versatile and work as a team player

Reporter - to cover Law Technology News
Law Technology News, (www.lawtechnologynews.com) with a circulation of 43,000, is an award-winning bimonthly (6 times annually) magazine and daily website that cover how technology helps the legal profession better serve its clients. We offer news, features, and columns, as well as a daily email alert, webinars, podcasts, blogs, and more.

Our goal is to explain legal technology in plain English, and demystify it for our readers, who represent the full bandwidth of the legal profession: from IT directors at major firms to general counsel in law departments, to solo practitioners, to technology consultants, to vendors.

We’ve been honored for editorial and design excellence by American Business Media; the American Society of Business Publications Editors; the Trade Association Business Publications International; and others.

The reporter position involves reporting and writing about legal technology trends, new products and services, people and deals. The reporter may contribute to our "Technology on Trial" column, a case study about how technology was used in a real-life trial, and our Green Law column about how the legal profession is adopting energy-saving protocols.

The ideal candidate has at least a year of experience reporting on technology topics, though candidates with other reporting experience and a demonstrated interest in technology and its business uses will be considered. An understanding of the legal community is also an advantage. Our staff is small and collaborative, and our pace is quick, so the successful candidate will be a self-starter. A foundation in journalism fundamentals is essential, as is the ability to multi-task and perform under very tight deadlines, with minimal supervision. There is some potential for travel to technology events. Experience with Microsoft Word is essential; experience with inCopy, KV and/or inDesign, and Web content management systems and e-newsletters are plusses. It's a great position for someone interested in learning about producing a magazine and website.

Law Firm Reporter
The New York Law Journal is seeking a Law Firm Reporter. This reporter will have the opportunity to cover the legal profession as it responds to economic, technological and global challenges. The ideal reporter for this position will be interested in and familiar with the economics of the legal profession (hourly bills, contingent fees, lockstep and performance-based pay, etc.), differences among major practice areas (litigation, M & A, bankruptcy, private equity, intellectual property, etc.), hiring practices and major concepts of legal ethics (conflicts, privilege, etc.). The reporter must understand the pecking order of New York law firms and how their status correlates with client lists and practice strengths. The reporter must be able to interpret trends in law firm business, including the effects of the current economic downturn on the entire legal market in New York, including firms, government, the non- profit sector and law schools. This reporter will also keep track of developments in the economics mid-size law firms.

The law firm reporter is also be responsible for finding and following litigation involving lawyers or law firms as plaintiffs or defendants, and report on attorney disciplinary proceedings. A talent for writing decisions on a myriad of legal topics and covering live civil and criminal court proceedings is essential.

The beat requires an aggressive reporter accustomed to daily deadlines. Competition mainly comes from the top newspapers in the country, the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal as well as a growing host of blogs.
College and several years experience required. Law degree a plus.

New York Law Journal – General Assignment Legal Reporter

Responsibilities:
• Review decisions from state and federal courts and report on decisions of interest.
• Develop sources among judges, lawyers, court administration, bar groups, law firms, law schools and government agencies and report news and developments in the legal profession.
• Develop an understanding of the legal issues involved in real estate and corporate transactions.
• Keep an eye out for attorneys with who are the next generation of bar leaders.
• Write profiles of attorneys handling challenging cases, who have developed new and interesting practices, who have made a difference in the profession, etc.
• Keep an eye on pro bono.
• Work with the NYLJ reporting staff on longer term projects and features.
• The reporter must be able to cover breaking news for the web, and provide longer form stories with context for the daily paper; as well as find and report longer term features.
• Persons seeking this position should understand the special relationship between the New York Law Journal and the state and federal courts and the legal community. While we pride ourselves on our aggressive and sophisticated reporting, we also take pride in our professionalism, our fair and balanced reporting, and the fact that we treat our sources with respect. This reporter is the face of the Law Journal on Long Island and must be willing to adhere to our high journalistic and professional standards

Requirements:
• College degree and several years of daily newspaper reporting with emphasis on legal reporting a must.
• Law degree is preferable.
• The ideal candidate must be able to maintain relationships with court personnel, develop sources, doggedly track down information, write clearly and file on deadline

Why You Are Awesome:
o You have a strong understanding of content and the digital landscape.
o You can represent the company to artists, advertisers and partners.
o You are comfortable managing editors, interns and freelance writers.
o You can produce content from press releases, photos and videos.
Being Awesome Together:
o You will be in charge of setting the tone for the site and working on the editorial plan from week to week
o You will collaborate with a worldwide team (including FatCap.org in French), and find support from all 4 corners of the globe.
o You will cover street-art and graffiti events: exhibitions, festivals, corporate events, etc.
o You will manage the relationship with our community (first and foremost the artists), helping to build a one-to-one relationship with our top 200-premium artists worldwide
Being Awesome Together:
o You will be in charge of setting the tone for the site and working on the editorial plan from week to week
o You will collaborate with a worldwide team (including FatCap.org in French), and find support from all 4 corners of the globe.
o You will cover street-art and graffiti events: exhibitions, festivals, corporate events, etc.
o You will manage the relationship with our community (first and foremost the artists), helping to build a one-to-one relationship with our top 200-premium artists worldwide
The Necessities
o Strong writing, oral and interpersonal skills
o Organized, you know how to deal with deadlines
o Proven ability to manage a team of writers.
o Natural self-starter, to work independently and remotely
o A passion (and ideally a real gift) for writing
o An interest in the arts, especially the urban kind
o Deep knowledge of web publishing
The Extras
o Take the lead on new business development and partnerships that help build our brand
o Proficient in photography and / or video producing and editing
o Comfortable and creative using our Twitter, Facebook, & Marketing Newsletter platforms.
o Collaborate with our other agencies for advertising opportunities
o Live in the greater New York Area with ability to travel preferred

PolicyMic.com is seeking an experienced online news and opinions editor to join our New York City-based start-up team. PolicyMic is our generation’s online platform for political opinion and debate that is revolutionizing online journalism. We aim to become the first mainstream political media site to meaningfully engage young people in discussion while bridging the left-right partisan divide. Our platform is driven by a crowd sourced game-like system that allows users to write political opinion pieces and develop an audience of their peers.