Womenworking.com is one of the premier sites for professional women and seeking a full-time writer/editor. Prefer tri-state New York resident--this is not a virtual job. Responsibilities include writing and editing content for the website and newsletters, expanding the reach of the website and our member network through social media and marketing liaisons and managing interns. Qualifications: experienced writer/editor, individuals versed in social media/marketing, and people skills. Prefer two to three years of formal work experience, including writing/editing copy. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel are required, HTML and knowledge of YouTube a plus. Salary: $40,000 with experience.

UPSTATE NEW YORK INNOVATION TRAIL
Position Summary:
The Innovation Trail Multimedia Reporter is a beat reporter focusing on innovation and technology and their impact on the upstate New York economy. The reporter will produce balanced and engaging audio, visual, online and new media news content intended for broadcast, online, and on-demand audiences. The reporter will produce content specific to the Innovation Trail community on behalf of his/her partner station and will also contribute to collaborative reporting and engagement activities with other LJC reporters and stations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
-Conduct regular research to understand the issues and terminology associated with the innovation economy;
-Cultivate diverse sources including under-represented segments of the population;
-Produce multimedia, multiplatform content including, feature reports, enterprise reports, news spots, blogs entries and extensive on-air and on-line content;
-Contribute to roundtable discussions, broadcast and multimedia talk shows, interviews and community engagement discussions of the issue;
-Assist in training/mentoring of interns and other staff.

Qualifications and Education Required:
-Two to five years on-air broadcast news experience preferred.
-Knowledge of new media production techniques, as well as radio production.
-Authoritative, conversational on-air delivery.
-Solid news judgment and ability to perform without supervision.
-Experience in reporting/producing technology/science based stories highly desirable.
-College degree (Journalism) preferred.
-Ability to work under extreme deadline pressure.

The selected individual will be a Research Foundation of SUNY employee. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or sex, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Who are we looking for?
Journalists who want to do serious, high-quality, non-partisan but eyes-open work. Journalists who are highly analytical, who write with clarity and precision, and who produce stories that are deeply probing without being wonky. Journalists who take the time to research, who believe that context is important, and who ask hard questions. And hard follow-up questions.

What kind of environment do we provide?
That of a financially stable not-for-profit employer. An environment where excellence is demanded and seriousness rewarded. A home for thoughtful writers and thoughtful readers, operating at a fast but sustainable pace.

When?
These positions are available immediately.

Who are we looking for?
Journalists who want to do serious, high-quality, non-partisan but eyes-open work. Journalists who are highly analytical, who write with clarity and precision, and who produce stories that are deeply probing without being wonky. Journalists who take the time to research, who believe that context is important, and who ask hard questions. And hard follow-up questions.

What kind of environment do we provide?
That of a financially stable not-for-profit employer. An environment where excellence is demanded and seriousness rewarded. A home for thoughtful writers and thoughtful readers, operating at a fast but sustainable pace.

When?
These positions are available immediately.

We seek an accomplished journalist/writer to provide timely, smartly written analyses and summaries
of the most important legal news stories of the day, from court rulings and government enforcement
actions to high-profile litigation. The successful candidate must have excellent news judgment,
familiarity and deep interest in legal subjects, and the ability to write about often-complex issues in a
clear, concise, and sophisticated manner.
This is not an entry-level position. To be considered, you must provide a writing sample, preferably
with a legally analytical, but conversational tone, with your application. Please also provide a cover
letter with your salary expectations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide smart, compelling summaries and analyses of important and interesting legal news
stories.

Add voice, context, and analytical insight to breaking news stories.

Work with editors to determine the range and scope of coverage areas and the frequency and
means of delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Training in law or legal journalism strongly preferred.

At least three years prior experience writing about law or related topics.

Experience with aggregation, legal blogging or other conversationally analytical writing a plus.

Ability to comprehend and write smartly about a range of topics of interest to the legal
community.

Familiarity with web-based publishing platforms and multi-media preferred.

Demonstrated ability to meet challenging deadlines.

Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

We are looking for a bright, motivated, excited business writer to join our team. We write about small business from unique perspectives..profiles, the psychology of business ownership, the how-to's of starting a business. Writer must be able to turn out 2-3 short stories a day and MUST be social media savvy or at least open to getting a quick education. We are also looking for freelancers.

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

Dow Jones seeks a Technology Reporter in New York for its new careers website, FINS.com, to focus on writing about careers, people, and news in the technology industry. This individual will be expected to break news on employment trends, people moves and hiring among the largest technology companies, including Google, Facebook, Apple, IBM, etc. He/she will also be expected to cover opportunities for employment among technology startups and be responsible for a daily column. A minimum of three years business reporting experience is preferred. The successful applicant will be energetic, imaginative, deeply interested in technology business news and trends and capable of building sources on a beat. Familiarity with Web publishing systems and social media tools a must.

Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum of three years of business reporting experience
-Experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
-Comfort working in a Web environment

Dow Jones seeks a Reporter in New York for its new careers website to focus on writing about careers, people, and industry news. This individual will be expected to break news on employment trends, people moves and hiring among large companies. He/she will also be expected to cover opportunities for employment among smaller companies and be responsible for a daily column. A minimum of two years business reporting experience is preferred. The successful applicant will be energetic, imaginative, deeply interested in news and trends and capable of building sources on a beat. Familiarity with Web publishing systems and social media tools a must.

Qualifications:
-Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum of two years of business reporting experience
-Experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
-Comfort working in a Web environment

Soundcheck, hosted by John Schaefer, is WNYC’s daily talk show about music. Covering all musical genres, Soundcheck celebrates the musical passions of performers, composers, and critics as well as the public radio audience. Listeners enjoy intimate conversations with and live performances by leading artists from New York and around the globe. The show also strives to bring listeners up to date on the latest music industry news, trends and ideas, and it offers listeners a voice with frequent call-in segments.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Propose ideas to Senior Producer and team for both idea-driven segments and artist interviews.
• Assist with booking guests for programs on a daily basis
• Contribute to background research as assigned and provide host with appropriate, thorough and accurate support material for broadcast
• Write accurate, clear and lively scripts for host
• Timely meet all project deadlines to ensure smooth workflow
• Edit and prepare audio for broadcast using Pro Tools and DAVID software
• Assist with directing daily program as needed, produce rundown for host and operations staff, screen calls and questions
• Work with digital media department to develop online program content that complements and expands the reach of the regular daily on-air radio program; write corresponding web copy as needed
• Comply with New York Public Radio and 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; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of three years journalism experience, preferably in public radio or new media
• Experience in producing daily news or talk content required
• Extensive research skills required
• Demonstrated ability to write creative, clear, accurate copy on tight deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness
• Deep knowledge of multiple musical genres and broad knowledge of the arts required
• Demonstrated familiarity and knowledge about current events, news, history, geography and civic issues of New York City and its vicinity
• Digital audio editing experience; Pro Tools and DAVID required
• Ability to coordinate program team's calendar and work flow
• Requires the intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with other programming staff, executives at New York Public Radio, colleagues, sources and guests
• Ability to establish and sustain a wide variety of community and industry relationships that are essential to the show's success
• Team player and effective collaborator
• Experience working with live-audience programs preferred
• 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

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.

To Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “Assoc Prod, Soundcheck” and your last name in the subject line.

New York Public Radio must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no third-party submissions.

Due to the high volume of submissions, we are able to respond only to the candidates selected for interview. We appreciate your interest in employment with New York Public Radio.

New York Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.