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

Please see: https://jobs.lever.co/spotify/5d042c70-5a3e-404f-83e1-1036dfad7163?lever-via=4aInHSjoi3

 

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.

Investigative Reporter

The Jersey City Times is looking for a part-time investigative reporter to work on stories involving municipal finances and policy, education, poverty, race and crime.

Applicants should have a passion for uncovering wrongdoing and governmental malfeasance.

The job will require substantial research and analysis both through developing sources and gathering publicly available information through the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).

This is a great opportunity for a newly-minted journalist interested in reporting on the most pressing issues affecting urban America.

Staff Writer/Editor, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY
Quanta is seeking a writer or editor to contribute to the magazine's award-winning math section. This incoming wordsmith will be tasked with finding the most exciting developments in the world of mathematics and sharing them with our global audience. The successful candidate will also regularly collaborate on the development of artwork, graphics, videos and other multimedia features.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished math or science journalist, a superb writer with impeccable news judgment, and a diehard advocate for the highest standards in journalism and scientific accuracy.
The level of this position is flexible and will be based on experience. We will consider applications from both reporters and editors.
This is a full-time position based in our offices in New York City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contribute to Quanta's journalistic coverage of mathematics research from initial story ideas and pitches through the editorial, design and production process.
• Collaborate with art team on artwork, photos, graphics, videos and multimedia.
• Candidates considered at the editor level will recruit, manage and coach freelance math writers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least two+ years' experience covering science or math for established publications as a reporter and/or editor. Additional experience reporting on or editing other topics and content types is a plus.
• Must be passionate about mathematics and mathematics-related disciplines, with a demonstrated awareness of current developments in the field.
• Must be comfortable writing and/or editing news and feature articles under Web deadlines and be fluent in the best print editing standards and online conventions.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, and demonstrate command of the highest standards of written English.
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative setting.
• Basic familiarity with WordPress is desirable, as is familiarity with Web metrics, social media and SEO.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Five writing or editing work samples
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Names of three references
ABOUT QUANTA
Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Among other awards and accolades for its science journalism, Quanta was awarded a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic, Scientific American, The Washington Post and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages.
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.

 

NEWS PRODUCER (MORNING) - KOTA/KEVN

KOTA Territory News is looking for a full-time producer for our morning newscast. Come work in our state-of-the-art studio in the beautiful Black Hills!

Our ideal candidate is a leader; someone who has great news sense, intelligence and energy, plus a creative vision for what it takes to produce a solid newscast.

The producer creates the newscast rundown, writes stories, builds graphics, coordinates with field crews, and communicates with everyone involved in the daily newscast. This position provides editorial and production direction regarding content, coordination and newscast execution, while using individual creativity to produce a top morning show.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Solid news judgment and ability to multi-task is essential. You should be calm under pressure. This position places heavy emphasis on web, mobile and social media. The ideal candidate would be social media and tech savvy. You must be a team player with a great attitude and be available to work various schedules as needed.

Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- BA in Journalism or related field
- Must be versed in broadcast and digital writing styles

Come join our dynamic team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references