160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000525

Spectrum's 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.

PI112585791

Debtwire, part of Acuris, is the global market leader for real-time independent news, analysis and data on leveraged finance. For more than 10 years, we have established a track record of scoop-driven journalism based on our pioneering approach to covering highly indebted companies.

We are currently looking for a reporter to focus on breaking news in the corporate credit market.

The selected candidate will be adept at building a network of contacts to deliver exclusive, source-driven copy. Journalism experience is preferred. Applicants must apply with a cover letter, and should possess strong writing skills and a drive to break news on this fast-paced, real-time beat.

This position is based in New York. The successful candidate will be willing to attend out-of-town source meetings and conferences on occasion. The job will also involve regular collaboration with our data and analysis teams, as well as with editorial teams on other Acuris products.

Debtwire, an Acuris company and the leading provider of news and analysis for the global fixed-income markets, is seeking a New York-based reporter to cover Latin American credit. Our Latin American product provides sophisticated investors and advisors with deep-dive coverage of in-region public and private companies, with an emphasis on high-yield, distressed and restructuring borrowers. The role is focused on breaking news in the primary and secondary markets for performing credit, as part of team of journalists and credit analysts based in New York and throughout the region.

Responsibilities:

-Reporting, writing and filing copy on a daily basis
-Contributing to special projects such as forums, webinars and podcasts
-Assisting with developing coverage outside of assigned beats
-Cultivating and meeting with sources
In-region travel as necessary

Skills and Experience:

-Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
-Time management and communication skills
-Networking and contact-building skills
-A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach
-Spanish or Portuguese ability preferred
-Previous experience covering fixed-income markets or Latin America a plus

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

IND123

Cryptocurrency is changing the future of money and at CoinDesk, the emerging technology’s leading publication, we're here chronicle the journey. But we know journalism is changing, and people want to consume their news in a variety of interactive media.

With that, CoinDesk is seeking a multimedia reporter who can find and tell compelling audio and video stories – both for our website and our social feeds – and reinvent the way the publication brings information to our audience.

The role will require:

Digital Skills

+ A high digital literacy and creativity
+ Acumen with social media (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Periscope)
+ Experience shooting and editing video
+ Experience with standard CMS functions

Media Skills

+ Strong written communication skills
+ Strong eye for video quality
+ Some Adobe creative suite experience preferredbut not mandatory
+ Experience in production and post production assistance for published and streaming online media content.
+ Understanding of social media video formats

Bonus Skills

+ You’re great on camera
+ Familiarity with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

We are looking for a freelance producer to work with us on the next 20-episode season of a podcast series for one of our high-profile tourism clients. The podcast focuses on travel tips, culture, and interesting individuals based off of interviews we record using freelance audio techs, recording studios and our own studio in NYC. So far, our podcast has run for 22 episodes and includes interviews with prominent chefs, Olympic gold medalists, and many travel insiders. We are very excited about the coming season and growing this podcast even more. In this producer role, we would want you to be involved in all steps of the pre-production, production and post-production process.

This entails:

Pre-Production:
• Participating in guest outreach and pre-interview emails and calls
• Creating interview questions for our host based off of those pre-interview calls
• Prepping our host for the full-length interview via phone and email

Production:
• Listen in to podcast recordings and work as a co-director to ensure that the conversation goes smoothly and we always have great tape for our interviews

Post-Production:
• Create paper cuts and intro/outro scripts for our host based off of our recordings for our full episode
• Work with our editorial director to have these approved and adjusted as necessary
• Record interstitial segments with our host as necessary
• Work within our established timelines to edit our piece from start to finish including minor music editing, interstitial segments and three interviews
• Work through rounds of revision with our internal team based on our notes and our clients
• Final delivery of fully mixed and mastered audio files to client for posting to podcast directories

The world of finance and banking is being reimagined.
Armed with new technologies, a wave of innovators is seeking to reshape how the world manages its money – increasing financial inclusion and undoing the damage done in the 2008 financial crisis.
At CoinDesk, it’s our job to cover the story.
The content and events leader for all things ‘bitcoin’ and ‘blockchain’, CoinDesk is poised to become a substantial editorial voice as our industry grows.
With events brands attracting major corporate sponsors, and our work cited in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Christian Science Monitor and more, CoinDesk is an active environment for anyone who wants to play a leading role in building a vital brand.
Requirements include:
Communications: Excellent phone/verbal and written communication skills.

Enthusiasm for our work: You must have an interest in journalism, be up-to-date on media trends and have a passion for staying up to date in what’s trending in media.

Work Independently: Able to prioritize, organize, and manage deliverables but work in a supportive environment.

Bonus Skills:

Ability to write copy quickly and take constructive criticism

Expertise in crafting stories across media platforms (web, social, new mediums)

Should I Apply?
The position is ideal for recent college graduates, current graduate students or enrolled undergraduates who want a hands-on, real-world writing experience for an engaged audience.

Spectrum’s 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.

160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000434

POSITION SUMMARY

Spectrum is looking for an experienced and savvy data reporter to bring a new era of quantitative reporting to our site.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although many non-scientists read us too. We seek a data maven who is excited to analyze data from autism research and produce valuable databases, maps and visualizations.

You'll take on long-term projects, including creating databases of autism drugs and designing interactive graphics, such as our map of global autism prevalence. You'll also produce data-driven news stories and accompanying graphics.

You will work with our award-winning team to find the stories behind the numbers in autism research, hold scientists accountable, and find trends by connecting dots. This is a fantastic opportunity for a data-visualization expert looking to dive into an exciting and rapidly growing field.

Bring at least three years of experience in data-driven reporting. We offer a generous salary and truly excellent benefits.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the news value of data and data analysis
• Report data-driven news and feature stories and help produce accompanying graphics and interactive applications
• Collaborate with the multimedia director, reporters and developers to create high-quality, data-driven graphics and elements to accompany traditional stories
• Build new forms of storytelling devices to illustrate ideas that aren't best communicated with text alone
• Write news, profile and long-form stories that educate, challenge and inspire our audience of scientists
• Cultivate sources, embed yourself in the community and be the first to know about trends and provocative advances
• Attend and report from conferences
• Keep abreast of trends in digital storytelling as well as programming techniques

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to detail and ability to thoroughly check work for accuracy
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Proficiency with relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
• Strong analytical, research and investigative skills
• Experience with public-records requests for databases
• Familiarity with math and basic statistics for data analysis
• Experience analyzing data with code (Python, R)
• Familiarity with mapping applications using geographic information systems (GIS)
• Command of HTML, CSS and JS
• Knowledge of D3 and Illustrator is a plus.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a resume, a portfolio of your work 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 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.

PI111585800

160 Fifth Avenue
Full time
R0000525

Spectrum's 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.

PI111622507

Psychology Today is seeking a freelance online content editor. The job will involve about 10 hours a week, which may increase in the future.

Must have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Domain knowledge in psychology is a plus.