Climate & Energy Reporter

The Observer is looking for a reporter to cover the business of climate change and energy. We’re looking for someone with a passion for the subject and a clear-eyed appreciation of its complexity. The right candidate will understand the science behind global warming, the business of fossil fuels, and the markets for carbon emissions.

This beat will cover everything from the fights over solar subsidies in California to the SEC’s climate reporting requirements to Saudi Aramco’s market cap. It will also explore the science and business behind the race to build better batteries, develop sustainable agriculture and mitigate rising oceans.

We want a reporter who can put the news in context, connect the dots and has an appetite for covering one of the biggest stories of this generation (or of any generation).

Ideally this reporter will have:

*At least two years of experience reporting about climate and/or energy or have 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.

Labor & Management Reporter

The Observer is looking for a reporter to cover labor and management. This beat will cover work, workers, and what working means in 2022 and beyond. It will also examine the roles of employers and companies, and the changing dynamics between managers and those they manage.

The right candidate will be at home writing about labor organizing at Amazon and Starbucks, the Great Resignation and its myriad causes, the fight over raising the minimum wage, parental leave policies, the gender pay gap, and corporate governance practices. If you are interested in the future of commuting, pet insurance as a benefit, European board diversity quotas, strategies for getting a raise, the rise in employee activism, and the best (and worst) ways to reward employees in an IPO, this job is for you.

Ideally this reporter will have:

*At least two years of experience reporting about work, labor or management or have 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.

Human Connections Reporter

Montclair Local is seeking a full-time reporter for its Human Connections beat.

The Human Connections reporter’s job is to seek out stories that start with people, not institutions and meeting schedules — but will often involve discussions of how structures and systems are (or aren’t) serving the needs of Montclair’s diverse community.

The reporter focuses on the struggles, triumphs, solutions, artistic expression and culture of Montclair. The reporter’s job is not to give voice to the voiceless — but to turn an ear toward those whose voices can and must be amplified, in the service of reflecting a complex and varied community equitably.

We’re a small operation, so the reporter must also need to be nimble and flexible enough to jump into breaking news at any time, and may carve out other beats that are explored with an approach that incorporates the priorities described above.

To date, that’s involved significant reporting on arts and business — Montclair has a vibrant community of locally owned businesses, key to the town’s character and vitality — and how both intersect with the lived experience of those in Montclair.

Most weeks, the reporter will produce between three and seven news or feature stories, reflecting the principles and priorities described here.

The reporter will also help prepare community announcements and other material specific to MontclairLocal.news, as a shared responsibility with other members of the reporting and editing staff.

The reporter will take ownership of the presentation of his or her material online — writing strong headlines, seeking out or creating accompanying art and multimedia and positioning it on social platforms.

The reporter may also play a role with some community-facing events and engagement efforts on behalf of the news organization.

A reporter in this role will demonstrate and develop:

A commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, with practical application to day-in, day-out community journalism. The reporter understands engagement with the needs and culture of communities isn’t accomplished only with pieces about their specific concerns, but instead by exploring the ways any and all stories may intersect with their lives. This role isn’t only about the needs and culture of marginalized communities, but the reporter must be ever-thoughtful about incorporating and exploring them as a core value.
An understanding of accountability and solutions journalism, with specific ideas about how to pursue both in Montclair.
An understanding of principles of community organizing, and their application to community partnership, engagement and story development.
Insights into how arts, business and other beat reporting can engage the principles described above.
This position is a full-time role, with benefits including health insurance and a Simple IRA. The salary range is $40-44,000, depending on experience. Candidates of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans and women are encouraged to apply.

Montclair Local Nonprofit News, Inc. (Montclair Local) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Montclair Local are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

 

Associate Web Producer

Spectrum is looking for an Associate Web Producer to join our team.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although we are also read by many non-scientists.

The Spectrum Associate Web Producer's primary role will be to ensure the posting of Spectrum's award-winning content at spectrumnews.org and on other platforms, including newsletters. Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Marketing and working closely with the Multimedia Director and Copy Chief, the Associate Web Producer will uphold and elevate Spectrum's high production values and work with the rest of the team to ensure that Spectrum is reaching its specialized audience, which includes neuroscientists, clinicians, geneticists and policymakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Post Spectrum content, including multimedia elements (photos, gifs, videos, audio, etc.)
• Publish Spectrum newsletters
• Obtain rights to use research art, illustrations, photographs and other creative materials
• Collaborate closely with Spectrum's editorial team
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree required
• Science background preferred

Experience
• At least three years of experience in online production roles
• Art or visual background preferred
• Experience in journalism, or working at journalistic outlets, preferred

Related Skills & Other Requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Must demonstrate ability to manage detailed projects and track progress appropriately
• Experience and facility with content management systems and marketing and outreach tools such as WordPress and Mailchimp
• Experience with Photoshop and YouTube
• A good visual sense
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment

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.

 

Associate Fact Checker

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Lifestyle Editorial Assistant

I. Job Summary | The editorial assistant for the lifestyle vertical (which primarily covers Home and Travel topics) is responsible for pitching, writing and reporting news, features and stories across PEOPLE’s various platforms, most notably for the weekly magazine and People.com. The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, self-starting team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent writing and reporting skills, possesses a vast knowledge about entertainment and lifestyle personalities, has an understanding of the PEOPLE voice and a knack for storytelling, has superior entertainment news judgment, and can juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.

II. Essential Job Functions:
-- 60% Contributes to People.com: pitches, reports and writes multiple stories a day.

-- 20% Contributes to PEOPLE magazine: Pitching, conducting interviews, reporting and writing for travel, home, lifestyle and other sections of the magazine (from front of book to long-form features); research and factchecking.

-- 15% Administrative-editorial support: Maintaining editorial calendars.

-- 5% Event and red carpet coverage.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field OR equivalent related experience

Experience: Interest in entertainment news and lifestyle topics is desired, ideally with a past internship or work experience in either.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-- Excellent writing, reporting and editing skills.
-- Passion for journalism with sound editorial judgment.
-- Advanced fact checking and research skills—must be resourceful, fast, savvy and accurate.
-- An adept understanding of AP Style and SEO-friendly copy is crucial; copy must be clean and journalistically sound.
-- Must display high degree of interest in entertainment, travel, home and lifestyle topics and personalities, with knowledge of media in general.
-- Good interpersonal skills.
-- Proficiency with Mac, WordPress, digital publishing (SEO, social media platforms, etc.).
-- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize.
-- Able to think creatively to conceptualize viable stories.

Engagement Associate

Spectrum is looking for an Engagement Associate to deepen our engagement with our audience.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although we are also read by many non-scientists.

The Spectrum Engagement Associate's primary role will be to engage researchers and clinicians who study autism and treat autism with Spectrum's award-winning content. Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Marketing, the Engagement Associate will execute Spectrum's strategy in these areas, and work with the rest of the team to ensure that Spectrum is reaching its specialized audience that includes neuroscientists, neurologists, and policymakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and support Spectrum's engagement and marketing strategy
• Collaborate closely with Spectrum's editorial team
• Create and deliver engagement reports based on qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Liaise with Simons Foundation colleagues in similar roles
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• Bachelor's degree required
• Science background preferred

Experience
• At least three years of experience in engagement and marketing roles
• Experience in journalism, or working at journalistic outlets, preferred

Related Skills & Other Requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Must demonstrate ability to manage detailed projects and track progress appropriately
• Experience and facility with content management systems and marketing and outreach tools, such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and Omniture, as well as understanding of user experiences
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed

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.

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Editorial Associate

Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) seek an editorial associate with demonstrated digital media experience and knowledge of Latin America to join AS/COA Online, the team of our website (as-coa.org). In addition to bringing experience crafting social media and online content, the person should be able to manage competing demands across departments and three U.S. offices.

AS/COA are sister organizations that bring together the public and private sectors to discuss critical issues affecting the Western Hemisphere and to advance their common agenda of economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy in the region.

The role will be based in our New York headquarters.

Deadline for applications: April 4, 2022. See application submission instructions below.

Key responsibilities
Editorial: Write and produce content for AS/COA Online, such as explainers, updates, infographics and trackers, Q&As, video pages, and podcasts. Support first edits, copyedits, and proofing of website content.
Website updates and CMS management: Make updates to homepage and content across the site, troubleshooting website bugs.
Social media: Promote, create graphics and clips, and post content about AS/COA’s publications and events to organizations’ main social media profiles. Play a central role in AS/COA’s social media strategy and staying informed of best social media practices across platforms.
Photo research: Conduct photo research for licensed images to accompany AS/COA content and events, and provide photo selection and editing support to other departments.
External communications: Support programs teams’ content needs by copyediting event and conference descriptions, with an eye to consistency and SEO best practices. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote priority public events and broadcasts.
Qualifications
Minimum two years professional experience with online media, editing, and updating web content. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style preferred.
Excellent English-language writing and editing skills. Written and verbal Spanish skills strongly preferred. Knowledge of Latin America, especially South America, preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of social media, particularly when it comes to increasing followers and engagement, community management, and creating effective marketing tools. Extensive experience with Twitter and LinkedIn a plus.
Experience with Adobe CS, Mailchimp, Canva, Slack, task management tools such as Trello, basic HTML, and data visualization tools such as Infogram. Audio and video editing experience a plus.
Ability to meet deadlines, communicate progress, and be detail oriented a must.
BA or MA in journalism, communications, or other relevant field.
Compensation: Americas Society/Council of the Americas offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as outstanding benefits including an excellent health and dental plan, vacation, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. All Americas Society staff and visitors to the Americas Society are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted.

Americas Society and Council of the Americas are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

Don and Doris Shaffer Researcher 2022-2023

Don and Doris Shaffer Researcher 2022-2023

Type Investigations, formerly The Investigative Fund, incubates high-impact investigative reporting that holds the powerful accountable. We work with independent investigative reporters to produce deeply reported journalism that we publish in partnership with a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media outlets. Our editors provide diverse freelance reporters with expert editorial guidance, a team of researchers, and funds to cover their travel, time and other reporting costs. We are part of a larger media nonprofit called Type Media Center, which also has a nonfiction book imprint, and several award and fellowship programs.
We are looking for an entry-level researcher and fact-checker with a deep interest in investigative journalism. Our research program offers rigorous training in key investigative skills, with many opportunities for mentorship and special projects tailored to the interests of the researcher. Researchers will work closely with our team of editors to do in-depth investigative research, fact-check investigations, and conduct originality searches on story proposals. Researchers will also be expected to assist generally with the operations of Type Investigations, including occasional web production and writing our monthly newsletter in collaboration with editors. There may also be occasional opportunities to edit and report, although the ideal applicant should have a passion for research and fact-checking specifically.
Desired qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience in journalism or research-related field
• Familiarity with research tools such as Nexis and PACER
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience collaborating with a team
• An enthusiasm for the nuts and bolts of accountability journalism
All applicants should take some time to review the kind of stories we publish, on our website at typeinvestigations.org. Our office is based in New York, but remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
We have one research program session per year and have one position open per session. The position is full-time, five days a week.
Compensation
Researchers are paid $25 per hour, plus a monthly technology stipend.
Application Procedure
Please submit:
• A cover letter that explains why you want to work for Type Investigations. Please include background on your research, fact-checking, and/or journalism experience.
• A resume.
• Two references, including contact information.
Finalists will be asked to complete a paid editorial test and an interview. Applications are now open; the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET on April 3, 2022.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please address all queries to nina@typemediacenter.org. No phone calls, please.
Deadlines and Duration of 2022-2023 program:
Application deadline: April 3, 2022
Notification deadline: May 13, 2022
Program duration: June 28, 2022 – June 23, 2023
Note: The Type Investigations researcher program is separate from the internship program at The Nation magazine, though it was previously a jointly administered program.
Please go here to apply: https://typemediacenter.submittable.com/submit/220212/don-and-doris-shaffer-researcher-2022-2023
Type Media Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other categories or characteristics protected by applicable law. Additionally, in accordance with applicable law, Type Media Center will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants (and employees) with known disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the religious practices of applicants (and employees) unless, in either case, doing so would result in an undue hardship. Consistent with this commitment, Type Media Center will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with known disabilities to enable them to apply for employment, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please contact Nina Zweig by email at nina.zweig@typeinvestigations.org or by mail at 30 Irving Place, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10003. When doing so, please state the basis for your request and any accommodation that you are requesting, and please provide us with your contact information for purposes of responding to your request. The email and mail addresses set forth above are to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the employment application process. Type Media Center will not respond to communications that are sent to those addresses for any other reason. Please note that any information provided in connection with your request will be used strictly for purposes of considering your request. Reasonable accommodation requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.