The Forward is seeking an experienced digital journalist to join its news team.

The successful applicant will be an omnivorous newshound with deep knowledge of — or at least passionate interest in — the Jewish world. We need someone who moves fast, juggles well, synthesizes clearly, pivots easily, writes cleanly, loves engaging directly with readers and possesses excellent news judgment, broad empathy, and contextual understanding. We seek a reporter steeped in internet tools and culture, a writer with a strong, conversational and explanatory voice. We are committed to having a diverse staff, and value connections across our communities.

This journalist should be as comfortable writing newsletters or social-media posts as traditional newspaper or magazine articles — and equally excited about these various forms and platforms. We are a small team with limited resources, so we value entrepreneurial instincts, and the combination of creativity and wherewithal to use third-party tools to vary storytelling formats. Data-visualization and multimedia skills are a plus; collegiality and a track record of collaboration a must.

Among the core topics the news team covers are U.S. politics through a Jewish lens, Israel, and the organized/professional Jewish world, so demonstrated experience on those or related beats is helpful. We are open, however, to being dazzled by a candidate with a different background or approach, especially as we are working to reinvent our products and broaden our audience.

Founded in 1897, the Forward is the leading voice in American Jewish journalism and a platform for civil discourse on issues that divide us. We are an independent, reader-supported nonprofit 501(c)(3) that sees journalism as a public service and pillar of our democracy. While we began as a socialist Yiddish newspaper, our only ideology now is that of inquiry, and we aim to serve the full Jewish community.

Digital-only since May of 2019, the Forward is in the midst of a transformation to better serve the next generation of readers, and is seeking for its news team a flexible journalist committed to ongoing innovation. Applicants should have at least five years of experience working in journalism, or a compelling alternate path; our pre-pandemic newsroom was in Manhattan, and the job is based there.

Overview
Consumer Reports, one of the world's most influential mission-driven testing and media organizations, reaches more than six million members a month through its digital and print media platforms.
We are looking for an investigative and enterprise reporter to join our award-winning journalism staff to cover marketplace inequities, including systemic failures and biases that disproportionately affect segments of consumers, particularly consumers of color, in areas of health, safety, finance, and privacy.
You'll help conceive, produce, and edit stories that can change the marketplace, ranging from deeply reported projects to daily news pieces. Recent examples of these types of investigations include our work covering the dangers of infant sleepers (https://www.consumerreports.org/child-safety/while-they-were-sleeping/) and America's water crisis, (https://www.consumerreports.org/bottled-water/how-coke-and-pepsi-make-millions-from-bottling-tap-water-as-residents-face-shutoffs/) while news pieces include stories such as Facebook's ban on hate groups as a tipping point (https://www.consumerreports.org/social-media/why-facebook-ban-on-boogaloo-hate-groups-is-a-tipping-point/) and staying safe while protesting. (https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/how-to-stay-safe-while-protesting-during-a-pandemic/)
We've been testing and reporting on critical consumer issues since 1936, and this work matters more than ever now.

Responsibilities
• Create high-impact content that reaches multigenerational and multicultural audiences.
• Play a strategic role in producing story ideas that advance CR's high priority impact areas (Digital Rights, Financial Fairness, Safety and Sustainability)
• Tap into CR's numerous resources including testing, survey, and statistics operations to source ideas, analyze data, and produce stories.
• Produce and edit both long-term projects and high-impact news stories.
• Help leverage CR's work with new audiences by suggesting content for external media, social media influencers, and other channels.
• Appear on external media channels to promote content.
• May manage one or more direct reports.

Qualifications
• You have deep experience producing and shaping narrative, investigative, and explanatory storytelling, preferably for diverse audiences and in service of diverse communities.
• You can cultivate top-quality sources.
• You are experienced with data-driven reporting and technically grounded content.
• You are comfortable working across a matrixed organization.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Spectrum is seeking an editor-in-chief to lead its award-winning news team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced science journalist to make a big impact on a fascinating field.

Spectrum produces stories that inform, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists. The stories include breaking and conference news, articles based on peer-reviewed papers, op-eds by both scientists and autistic people, award-winning deep dives, data viz and interactives, podcasts and videos.

The editor-in-chief oversees all of these, and so must have a firm grasp of biology, an ability to attend to both the big picture and the details that matter, and impeccable communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 8–10 years of experience in science journalism
• Deep understanding of biology
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to make decisions based on sound judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with public speaking
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Résumé
• Cover letter
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 provides 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.

The editor-in-chief works with the news team, with guidance from a volunteer advisory board, to set the overarching strategy and vision.

Working with the deputy editor, the EIC translates this vision into the day-to-day practices and policies of the magazine.

While the deputy editor oversees the daily operations of the news team, the EIC is responsible for long-term planning, and for setting the overall tone and direction. The EIC also represents the magazine in the science and journalism communities.

The EIC is ultimately responsible for the magazine's quality and for soliciting feedback from both the advisory board and from the readership.

Other responsibilities include overall management of the team, community building and strategic partnerships with syndication partners and autism organizations.

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NHK General Bureau for America (NHK GBA) is seeking an Associate Producer for science stories. This Associate Producer will assist NHK GBA correspondents in New York with news production including:

• Conducting in depth research and analysis for a variety of science related news
• Compiling research into summary documents
• Pitching story ideas for feature news stories
• Arranging and coordinating filming, interviews.

This position will start as soon as possible. You must be available for an online/in-person interview.

Basic Qualifications:

•       Must be authorized to work in the United States
•       Bachelor’s degree (Preferably in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or Science communication)
•       Master’s degree preferred
•       Language: Fluent English required

Job Details:

•       Temporary (2 -3 months, but could be extended)
•       Monday - Friday
•       4 - 6 hours/day (Schedule can be discussed)
•       Work from home
•       No benefits
•       Pay is hourly, DOE

Independent director/producer is seeking a part-time Arabic/ French speaking associate producer to assist with research, archive, and development of a feature documentary with funds from IFP and another major U.S. network.

Requirements include:
Arabic (Tunisian dialect)/ French fluency mandatory. Other North African dialects may be possible but native Tunisian/French speakers would be ideal.

Immediate responsibilities:
-internet research
-archive research and organization
-organizing contacts and possible reach out of interview subjects

Further responsibilities include:
-assisting producer on the impact campaign
-AE/ translation in post
-assisting in production; releases, booking travel, gear etc

160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000631

POSITION SUMMARY

The Editor-in-Chief will be tasked broadly with oversight and further development of all aspects of simonsfoundation.org, including flatironinstitute.org.

The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that the website reflects the Simons Foundation brand and mission through excellent content, graphics and design and that the website functions properly. The website serves a crucial functional role as a central nexus of communication with grantees, grant applicants, scientists generally, and the press and public and as such must present content accurately and in a manner relevant and appropriate to these highly educated and discerning audiences.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be from an online background in the sciences or mathematics, be very familiar with the online science landscape and have the strategic ability to develop the website's offerings in a mission-relevant way. The candidate should also be familiar with web-development processes used to create new site features and have experience building and managing teams.

The successful candidate will be able to work with program leaders to develop written, video and audio content in a way that meets expectations and reflects the highest-quality scientific thinking. Put differently, this position is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to sculpt and grow significant online offerings aimed at scientists and the public.

This position reports to the communications director and does not involve the production of journalistic work. Specifically, this position does not involve content work for Quanta Magazine or for Spectrum, two journalistic sites under the Simons Foundation umbrella.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• With communications director, create and achieve foundation stakeholder buy-in for all initiatives.
• Successfully maintain balance between 'client focus' when working with foundation leaders and your own recommendations for the site
• Supervising the web producers and staff writer
• Editing all articles/content produced for website; pitching in to help the communications department with editing when asked, for example, editing annual report articles.
• Creating and enforcing operational processes, such as content creation workflow, production workflow, analytics reporting, etc.
• Managing all functional aspects of online operations including analytics reporting, SEO, content management, etc.
• Managing the day-to-day launch and maintenance of web pages hosting program-related information, as well as overseeing the content of the foundation's social media, such as Facebook and YouTube.
• Working closely with in-house web developers to guide and prioritize site improvements and fixes, and coordinating requests from program leaders and overseeing the implementation of those requests.
• Sourcing, procuring and editing the non-programmatic content on the website, including, but not limited to, written news pieces, videos and other types of content we may choose to develop.
• Building and maintaining internal and external strategic relationships, and co-creating website strategy with communications director.
• Lead or assume a key role in major foundation ad hoc media projects as they arise from time to time
• Overseeing vendor relationships related to the site, including writers, copy editors and developers.
• Managing the site's annual budget
• Responsibility for quality of user experience, including but not limited to site design, accessibility, art selection and overall quality of all content.
• Staying abreast of trends and technology in the online space, as well as trends in math/science publishing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Advanced educational and/or employment background in math or basic science strongly preferred

Experience:

• Scientific publishing or nonprofit background strongly preferred but not required. A substantial online background is a must, with knowledge of online media best practices.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in an editorial and strategic role at a website, with a total of 5-7 years of relevant experience in nonprofit, online and/or math/science.
• Familiarity with web-development processes is a plus.

Related Skills & Other Requirements:

• A functional understanding of the technical aspects of websites, including basic UX/UI design, site testing/maintenance, content management systems, digital asset management, image and multimedia production, and at least some familiarity with HTML/CSS. In-depth work with WordPress is a plus.
• Must be very well organized, able to multitask and able to field simultaneous requests from various quarters, with rigorous attention to clear and timely communication.
• Must be able to meet fixed deadlines, working in concert with other departments.
• Must have ability and authority to work with top foundation leaders, developing program and mission-related initiatives, as well as to broker agreement among stakeholders when necessary. Must be able to work collaboratively with editorial, technical and leadership teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required, demonstrating command of the highest standards of written and spoken English.

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 provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout 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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POSITION SUMMARY
Spectrum is seeking an editor-in-chief to lead its award-winning news team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced science journalist to make a big impact on a fascinating field.
Spectrum produces stories that inform, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists. The stories include breaking and conference news, articles based on peer-reviewed papers, op-eds by both scientists and autistic people, award-winning deep dives, data viz and interactives, podcasts and videos.
The editor-in-chief oversees all of these, and so must have a firm grasp of biology, an ability to attend to both the big picture and the details that matter, and impeccable communication skills.

THE ORGANIZATION
Spectrum is funded by the Simons Foundation, but the team functions with full editorial independence.
The editor-in-chief works with the news team, with guidance from a volunteer advisory board, to set the overarching strategy and vision.
Working with the deputy editor, the EIC translates this vision into the day-to-day practices and policies of the magazine.
While the deputy editor oversees the daily operations of the news team, the EIC is responsible for long-term planning, and for setting the overall tone and direction. The EIC also represents the magazine in the science and journalism communities.
The EIC is ultimately responsible for the magazine's quality and for soliciting feedback from both the advisory board and from the readership.
Other responsibilities include overall management of the team, community building and strategic partnerships with syndication partners and autism organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 8–10 years of experience in science journalism
• Deep understanding of biology
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to make decisions based on sound judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with public speaking
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
• Résumé
• Cover letter
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 provides 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.

160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000655

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Spectrum's [https://www.spectrumnews.org/] award-winning news team is looking for an energetic articles editor to knock out stories that inform, challenge and inspire our deep-thinking audience of scientists.

This is an excellent opportunity for a science journalist to make an impact on the exciting field of autism.

You will be responsible for editing all news and opinion on the site, as well as the team's fast-paced coverage of autism and neuroscience at conferences around the world. You have a firm grasp of genetics, cognition and behavior, research ethics and molecular neuroscience. You are highly organized, have an obsessive attention to detail and are bursting with ideas to seed stories for this dynamic team. You are able to deliver sparkling clean copy on short deadlines and can juggle multiple shifting priorities and deadlines.

Spectrum is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent.

Bring at least five years of experience to the table - preferably with experience in digital journalism - a solid biology background and impeccable news judgment.

To apply, a resume and cover letter are required.

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 provides 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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160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000631

POSITION SUMMARY

The Editor-in-Chief will be tasked broadly with oversight and further development of all aspects of simonsfoundation.org, including flatironinstitute.org.

The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that the website reflects the Simons Foundation brand and mission through excellent content, graphics and design and that the website functions properly. The website serves a crucial functional role as a central nexus of communication with grantees, grant applicants, scientists generally, and the press and public and as such must present content accurately and in a manner relevant and appropriate to these highly educated and discerning audiences.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be from an online background in the sciences or mathematics, be very familiar with the online science landscape and have the strategic ability to develop the website's offerings in a mission-relevant way. The candidate should also be familiar with web-development processes used to create new site features and have experience building and managing teams.

The successful candidate will be able to work with program leaders to develop written, video and audio content in a way that meets expectations and reflects the highest-quality scientific thinking. Put differently, this position is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to sculpt and grow significant online offerings aimed at scientists and the public.

This position reports to the communications director and does not involve the production of journalistic work. Specifically, this position does not involve content work for Quanta Magazine or for Spectrum, two journalistic sites under the Simons Foundation umbrella.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• With communications director, create and achieve foundation stakeholder buy-in for all initiatives.
• Successfully maintain balance between 'client focus' when working with foundation leaders and your own recommendations for the site
• Supervising the web producers and staff writer
• Editing all articles/content produced for website; pitching in to help the communications department with editing when asked, for example, editing annual report articles.
• Creating and enforcing operational processes, such as content creation workflow, production workflow, analytics reporting, etc.
• Managing all functional aspects of online operations including analytics reporting, SEO, content management, etc.
• Managing the day-to-day launch and maintenance of web pages hosting program-related information, as well as overseeing the content of the foundation's social media, such as Facebook and YouTube.
• Working closely with in-house web developers to guide and prioritize site improvements and fixes, and coordinating requests from program leaders and overseeing the implementation of those requests.
• Sourcing, procuring and editing the non-programmatic content on the website, including, but not limited to, written news pieces, videos and other types of content we may choose to develop.
• Building and maintaining internal and external strategic relationships, and co-creating website strategy with communications director.
• Lead or assume a key role in major foundation ad hoc media projects as they arise from time to time
• Overseeing vendor relationships related to the site, including writers, copy editors and developers.
• Managing the site's annual budget
• Responsibility for quality of user experience, including but not limited to site design, accessibility, art selection and overall quality of all content.
• Staying abreast of trends and technology in the online space, as well as trends in math/science publishing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Advanced educational and/or employment background in math or basic science strongly preferred

Experience:
• Scientific publishing or nonprofit background strongly preferred but not required. A substantial online background is a must, with knowledge of online media best practices.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in an editorial and strategic role at a website, with a total of 5-7 years of relevant experience in nonprofit, online and/or math/science.
• Familiarity with web-development processes is a plus.

Related Skills & Other Requirements:
• A functional understanding of the technical aspects of websites, including basic UX/UI design, site testing/maintenance, content management systems, digital asset management, image and multimedia production, and at least some familiarity with HTML/CSS. In-depth work with WordPress is a plus.
• Must be very well organized, able to multitask and able to field simultaneous requests from various quarters, with rigorous attention to clear and timely communication.
• Must be able to meet fixed deadlines, working in concert with other departments.
• Must have ability and authority to work with top foundation leaders, developing program and mission-related initiatives, as well as to broker agreement among stakeholders when necessary. Must be able to work collaboratively with editorial, technical and leadership teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required, demonstrating command of the highest standards of written and spoken English.

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 provides 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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Spectrum's [https://www.spectrumnews.org/] award-winning news team is looking for a high-energy reporter to join our lively newsroom in New York City.

Spectrum is the go-to destination for autism news. The site also features long-form 'deep dives' on topics ranging from unproven therapies to autism in Africa. These articles have won top journalism awards. Spectrum stories are syndicated by The Atlantic, Scientific American, Slate and The Washington Post, among other popular outlets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious science journalist to develop a beat in the fast-moving field of autism.

You would write news stories, profiles and features that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists. Genetics, cognition and behavior, research ethics and molecular neuroscience quicken your heart. You will cultivate sources, embed yourself in the research community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances.

Spectrum is funded by the Simons Foundation but is editorially independent.

Bring at least three years of journalism experience - preferably including experience in digital journalism - along with a solid biology background and impeccable news judgment. We offer a generous salary and truly excellent benefits.

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