Psychology Today seeks a talented team player to shape the largest behavioral science enterprise in the world. The position requires editing across online and print platforms; the ideal candidate will both expand PsychologyToday.com’s content and traffic and generate news and longform stories for the award-winning magazine. Candidates must have a strong background in translational science-writing or a STEM degree, and a demonstrated passion for psychology and human behavior. This is a unique chance for a talented individual to excel in all contemporary journalistic formats.
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Associate Director of Content Development
This role partners with Deputy Director of Content Development to set and execute overall editorial strategy. Works directly with Deputy Director of Content Development and leaders from five Content Development departments to edit and publish regular output of well-reported, high-quality, consumer-focused articles for multiple platforms, though the focus will be on digital content. Will also work with the Director of Content Development and the Content Development Team Leaders on larger, cross-platform print and digital content packages. Must be able to juggle day-to-day content production with long-term projects that require organization across large teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partners with Deputy Director, Content and Director of Content Development to set overall editorial strategy.
- Work directly with five Content Development Team Leaders to develop daily digital content for ConsumerReports.org and related properties, including top-editing stories. Coordinates efforts between content development and digital editorial teams as needed to ensure these two critical groups are working seamlessly to produce high quality, strategic digital content.
- May manage direct reports who edit or support story creation.
- Top-edit cross-platform enterprise stories that will appear in both the magazine and online, ensuring highest journalistic standards in all mediums.
- Works with Content Managing Editor to steer content planning, particularly around digital platforms.
- Monitors and helps to ensure weekly digital output goals are met by content development departments to further revenue goals, without sacrificing quality.
- Collaborates with digital editorial and analytics teams to ensure content meets traffic, engagement, and other critical KPI goals
- Work closely with partners in Engagement, Policy, Testing, Survey, Video, Business Development and other key stakeholders as needed to support content creation.
- Support Deputy Director of Content in managing staff, as needed.
Must have college degree, plus minimum 8-10 years' experience editing at a major national media brand. Experience with digital required, multi-platform experience that includes print and video highly preferred. Must have demonstrated success in a fast-paced multi-platform content environment; be both fast and have with high editorial standards.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills a must. Candidate should also be able to package content for both print and digital platforms. Experience partnering with UI/UX, data visualization, digital product management, business development / strategic content partnerships, is beneficial. Will also work closely with Cross-Platform Managing Editor to help manage aggressive deadlines across both print and digital products so must have strong understanding of journalistic strategy and principles in both disciplines.
Success Criteria:
- Builds trust, instills trust and integrity, takes ownership when things go wrong and does not pass blame
- Focuses self and others on action and results
- Promotes collaboration and accountability by seeking leveraging connections and interdependencies and breaking down silos
- Actively addresses issues and challenges by encouraging candid discussion, building common understanding and gaining agreement
- Removes barriers, but recognizes when to halt an initiative
- Communicates clearly and confidently on a consistent basis
- Sets up staff and teams for success, establishes the right priorities and actionable goals, focuses on mission critical activities.
Anchor/Producer/Report
KMOT-TV, the NBC affiliate in Minot, North Dakota, and the Minot-area’s only locally-broadcast 6 and 10 p.m. newscast, has an immediate opening for a full-time Anchor/Producer/Reporter.
This position gives a journalist the opportunity to work in all three main areas of on-air broadcasting—reporting in the field (including opportunities for live shots), ‘stacking’ a newscast, and delivering the news on-air in prime time. The position offers invaluable experience for someone looking to ‘cut their teeth’ in television news. It also gives the candidate an opportunity to grow as a leader in the newsroom and become a ‘face in the community.’
Minot is a wonderful place to work in television—a family-oriented community that offers the perks of a metropolitan area. The city hosts the North Dakota State Fair each year, and features a lively downtown, an accredited university featuring Div.-II athletics, the state’s largest airport terminal, and one of the country’s largest ethnic festivals in ‘Norsk Hostfest.’ The community debunks the ‘small town’ premise by playing a pivotal role in the United States—feeding America through agriculture, fueling America through the oil industry, and defending America with Minot Air Force Base.
General responsibilities:
-Co-anchor the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, Monday through Friday
-Produce the 10 p.m. newscast
-Report on stories throughout the week and fulfill assignments as given
-Use social media in reporting as a way to promote a ‘digital first’ attitude
-Participate in daily editorial meetings and cultivate story ideas
-Represent the station at public events
Qualifications:
-A good attitude, FIRST AND FOREMOST
-A Journalism/Broadcasting degree, or similar line of education, from a four-year university
-A résumé tape, or ‘reel,’ exhibiting one’s work, including standups, anchor samples, live shot experience, etc.
-Previous television work experience is not a requirement but is preferred and encouraged
-A general knowledge of the use of television news cameras (P2, Sony, etc.)
-A general knowledge of newscast production systems (ENPS, iNews, etc.)
-A general knowledge of non-linear video editing systems (Edius, Final Cut, Premier, etc.)
-A general knowledge of using social media for reporting (Facebook live, Twitter, etc.)
-The willingness to be ‘called in’ during non-working hours if needed when news breaks
-The ability to follow instructions as given, accept constructive criticism as a way to improve, and respect others’ ideas
-The ability to carry 20 to 30 pounds of equipment
-A good driving record
Senior Producer
Latino USA’s Senior Producer serves a leadership function at the Futuro Media Group, supervising a team of producers and associate producers, and overseeing the editorial and production process of Latino USA. The Senior Producer works alongside the Senior Editor and Production Manager of Latino USA to form the three-part Latino USA leadership team. This is a full-time position that reports to Latino USA’s Senior Editor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise the production process of Latino USA, including assigning work, managing workflow and deadlines, and show planning.
Manage the production team, including the producers, associate producers and producer/engineer.
Hire, train, manage, evaluate and mentor staff;
Run regular production meetings;
Work in tandem with Senior Editor to create programming schedule
Provide editorial support and feedback to Senior Editor as necessary.
Oversee tracking of show host
Oversee programming pipeline to ensure execution of audio stories in a timely manner;
Assist and coordinate with web, marketing and development to ensure that they have all elements needed to maintain LUSA content online and keep development abreast of relevant LUSA endeavors;
Participate in editing of in-house and freelancer segments, including 2-ways when applicable
Edit audio and copy as needed
Leadership role in high-level team meetings, planning, and problem-solving
Foster a workplace that inspires each team member to grow, thrive, and think critically and creatively about issues including but not limited to: Latino community, media criticism, race, social justice, immigration, health, education, criminal justice, sports, popular culture, and music.
Work with the Production Manager and Development Department to develop budgets and grant proposals.
Work with FMG leadership to create a sustainable, growing, and thriving organization and develop new media products.
Serve as a primary point of contact for National Public Radio, member stations, and partner organizations as well as other collaborators.
Work with other FMG products (such as America by the Numbers and In The Thick ) to ensure well-integrated cross-collaboration and promotion.
Assist senior staffers with development and implementation of online strategies;
Lead in hiring new staff for the production department in conjunction with the production manager.
Success in the Job Will Require:
Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration and effective communication across all departments
Ability to solve problems as they arise
Excellent journalism and storytelling instincts
Sensitivity to reporting on untold stories, underreported communities and cutting-edge storytelling
Sensitivity to a workplace environment committed to diversity
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Six or more years of radio reporting/producing experience
Experience managing people or in a leadership position
Self-starter and creative thinker
Understanding of current trends in public, commercial, and digital media
Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
Exceptional skills in diplomacy
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadline in a fast-paced environment
Sense of humor
Spanish language a big plus
PERE, reporter
Are you an ambitious journalist with an interest in what the world’s largest investors want to do in private real estate?
If the answer is yes, then PERE (PERENews.com), the leading global publication dedicated entirely to the subject, wants to hear from you.
PERE is an award-winning magazine and daily news service written by journalists from offices in London, New York and Hong Kong.
Ten years old last year, the publication has steadily crafted a market-dominating position and a reputation for informing the world’s biggest investors, investment managers and the advisors that serve them, of the most salient goings-on in the sector.
PERE is a growing force too and, as such, we have an opportunity for a reporter to join its editorial ranks from its New York office.
If you are a news and analysis-hungry and career-focused journalist with a passion for finance, an appetite for dedicating and building your personal brand in a particular market place and a talent for cultivating high-level sources, then do get in touch.
PERE is owned by PEI, the global financial information group focused exclusively on alternative asset finance and investment. For more information about PEI, please visit: www.thisispei.com
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and at least two recent articles to PERE at evelyn.l@peimedia.com for the attention of Evelyn Lee, News Editor.
Requirements:
Formal journalism education or training is a must.
The successful candidate should already have built up a cuttings book of impactful stories, preferably over one to two years of working experience in business journalism.
Previous journalism experience covering real estate would be an advantage, but is not essential.
He/she should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for both exclusive news and proprietary analysis writing.
He/she should be a keen networker and be keen to attend sector events as well as, on occasion, travel for assignments.
Fluency in languages beyond English is a plus.
A keen understanding of social media and video creation, editing and production is also a plus.
Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, a SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with company match, five weeks of vacation and potential travel opportunities.
Researcher/Writer
First Amendment Watch is currently seeking a full-time Researcher/Writer in New York to research and build site content and promote our work on social media.
First Amendment Watch (firstamendmentwatch.org) is an online news and educational resource for journalists, educators and students. Our goal is to increase civic engagement by providing the tools for citizens of all ages to better understand their rights. The site documents contemporary threats to the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition—rights that are specified in the First Amendment. We provide links to wide-ranging coverage as well as analysis and commentary from varying points of view. We also offer original content explaining the legal and historical background behind each controversy, including discussion of relevant court decisions. In addition, we provide book excerpts of leading First Amendment writers and excerpt important First Amendment historical documents and case decisions. We round out our resources with a glossary of terms and links to resources for further study.
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Masters degree is a plus.
Minimum one-year full-time professional news reporting experience preferred.
Knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues particularly related to First Amendment.
Able to efficiently research and contribute content to all platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
A working knowledge of basic content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress and/or Drupal is essential. A fair knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is preferable.
Knowledge of MailChimp and newsletter campaigns.
Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools.
Ability to shoot video.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We are requesting a cover letter, resume and two writing samples (links acceptable).
Senior Editor
Yale Environment 360 Seeking a Senior Editor
CONTACT INFO: e360.jobs@yale.edu
Yale Environment 360 is seeking a senior-level editor to develop, edit, and package editorial content for this award-winning online magazine based at Yale University. Candidates should have strong journalism experience and excellent editing and writing skills and be highly knowledgeable about global environmental issues.
Assistant Managing Editor, Visuals
Editorial Projects In Education, Inc. (EPE), the publisher of Education Week, is currently seeking an Assistant Managing Editor (AME) for Visuals.
The AME for Visuals is a crucial part of the newsroom leadership team at Education Week, a role that is one-part innovative storyteller, one-part driven team leader, and one-part content strategist/entrepreneur.
We have a great tradition of excellence in photojournalism, and we’ve made big strides in video in recent years. What we need to do next is integrate visual thinking into our story development process and create new possibilities for connecting with our audience in useful and engaging ways. We need to establish a visual identity on digital platforms. We need to build on our photojournalism tradition to further differentiate ourselves in a competitive field of digital natives.
The new AME for Visuals will supervise a team of eight visual journalists, including correspondents, producers and editors. The AME for Visuals will work closely with newsroom editors, our Creative Director and distribution partners, to collaborate on visual and video opportunities that maximize our expertise in the field and our reach to the right audiences.
Key Responsibilities
• Serving as editorial leader of news visuals and video in the newsroom
• Developing and editing a robust stream of web video that is creative, compelling and strategically smart
• Overseeing EPE’s correspondents
• Managing EPE’s broadcast relationship with PBS NewsHour
• Leading the photo and video teams and their professional development, and managing those groups’ budgets
• Working with the Chief Content Officer to develop partnerships that support EPE’s business goals
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, and five to seven years of experience in a related position
• Standout samples of video and editing work
• Demonstrated experience with a range of digital storytelling and tools, and strong engagement with digital trends
• Strong people-management skills, and a knack for developing talent, both in-house and freelance.
• Experience with a variety of social media platforms for audience development
• Experience developing partner relationships for distribution or content creation
• Experience in audio/video production/editing a plus
• Background in teaching or education policy a plus
• Passionate visual journalist with an innovative spirit and a drive to understand and service our audience
• Appreciation for EPE’s mission in the education community is essential, but a background in education content is not
• Experienced leader who can coach a team to excellence and articulate a vision for our visual operations to stakeholders
• Strong news judgment, video storytelling, and editing expertise
• Experience in social distribution channels and partnerships
• Strategic content planning
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects at once
• Adaptability to change
Staff Reporter
ABOUT THE TEAM: The In-House Desk at ALM is in charge of covering one of the most interesting and important beats for the future of the legal industry: corporate law departments and the general counsel who run them. Reporters on the desk have the opportunity to delve into some of the big business and legal issues affecting these attorneys today. We are a collegial and enthusiastic group of reporters spread across the country, and we are determined to find out what makes in-house lawyers tick. Reporters on the desk write both web stories and feature-length content for Corporate Counsel, ALM's magazine for in-house legal.
ABOUT THE JOB: This reporter will cover corporate legal departments with a strong focus on innovation. The reporter will dig into how legal departments are evolving with the broader legal industry through dramatic changes in the way they operate and how they conduct business with outside law firms. They’ll also focus on how companies and their legal departments are dealing with legal and regulatory challenges in two big areas: intellectual property and cybersecurity. This is an exciting, forward-looking beat, and one that is very important both to ALM and our readers.
In addition to what’s outlined above, there will be opportunities to write about general counsel career development and international issues, as we are working on expanding coverage in both these areas. This is not a position for a courts reporter, though on some rare occasions, the reporter might be asked to write about litigation, particularly if an in-house counsel is prominently involved with a case. The job is open to candidates nationwide, but the reporter hired will be supervised by the in-house editor in New York City.
Responsibilities
Must have the ability to juggle a stream of daily stories on tight deadlines with long-term features, while also scoring scoops on the beat. The expectation is that the reporter will produce at least one story per day, preferably more, while also working on enterprise stories for our magazine.
Develop relationships with in-house lawyers and other important players the legal world. Legal departments can be protective of their privacy, so this reporter will have to be skilled at seeking out and cultivating good sources.
Conduct in-person and telephone interviews with sources, traveling occasionally, as needed.
Produce breaking news stories under real-time deadline pressure, ensuring they are clear and comprehensive.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be able to write clearly, engagingly and authoritatively—and on deadline.
Must be able to establish and nurture relationships with key contacts at companies and in the legal industry.
Strong reporting and writing skills are a must. Proficiency with social media preferred.
Must be versatile and able to work as a team player with reporters located around the country on the in-house desk and other ALM desks.
Producer, "The Download" Digital News Series
theGrio is seeking a talented producer to write scripts and conduct research for a daily video news show.
"The Download" is a 60-second Instagram-video series, with snippets of top news and trending stories.
Producer is responsible for writing daily scripts and pulling media assets.
Job pays $17 hourly and would consist of 1-1.5 hours on Monday-Thursday afternoons.
This job is remote but may lead to more freelance projects with larger scope.
Passion and knowledge of African-American news and culture is a must.
Candidate must possess strong writing voice and research skills.