Managing Editor

The Real Deal, an award-winning publication that covers the real estate industry in New York, Miami and Los Angeles — with San Francisco on the way — is looking for a managing editor to join our L.A. bureau.

The right candidate possesses a sharp eye for news, knows how to turn a good story into a great story and works well under deadline. We need a quick thinker with a flexible nature who will cultivate sources and generate scoops as well as assign and edit stories. Clean, effortless copy with a kick is a must, as are organizational skills — you will be ensuring copy goes up in a timely manner and keeping an eye on the story mix every day. Writing and editing work will include breaking news stories for the website, longer form features for both the site and the quarterly magazines, as well as recapping stories from other publications.

We want someone who is excited about business reporting, and who sees the possibilities for groundbreaking stories in one of the most exciting real estate markets in the world. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of related experience.

Salary is competitive, and benefits include access to health insurance and a 401K, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, fast-paced environment with room to grow in the organization.

Business Technology Journalist

Want to work for the best tech site on the web? If you love technology and have proven writing experience, we want to hear from you. PCMag.com is seeking a talented and experienced Business Technology Journalist to join its business content team in New York City. This individual will be responsible for developing business beats, testing business products and writing reviews, as well as pitching and executing business features and how-to content, including tutorial articles and videos. This person will also be tasked with editing freelance content as well as writing/scheduling social promotions.

Responsibilities
• Assist managing editor and executive editor in testing and reviewing the latest business-oriented software.
• Get ahead of trends and new product developments by interviewing experts and attending important events; you’ll help shape and support our business news and reviews coverage, so you need to learn what's next.
• Writing and reviewing are the primary roles of this job, but you’ll also be working closely with PCMag’s video team to deliver business video content and be given the opportunity to edit reviews, features, tips, and advice pieces, product roundups, buying guides, and news stories.
• Write, edit, and produce copy.
• Edit images, build slideshows, update category pages, enter product specs, maintain spec database, plan videos, write video scripts; work in front of the camera on review summaries, tutorials, and interviews.
• Represent PCMag at vendor meetings and industry events.

Qualifications
• This is an onsite position. You must be able to work in our NYC office.
• Bachelor's degree required; journalism or English concentration preferred.
• Four+ years of professional writing/editing experience at an established website, magazine, or newspaper.
• Must be a self-starter who can independently prioritize projects, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive, deadline-driven environment.
• The ability to write quickly and clearly is an absolute must.
• A strong work ethic and strict attention to detail.
• An interest and general knowledge of business technology.
• Familiarity with online-publishing platforms and digital-image manipulation.
• Product review experience is a strong plus.
• Social media promotion experience a plus.
• On-camera video experience a plus.

Video Editor

Overtime is hiring nationwide! We're looking for entry level and experienced video content producers.

REQUIREMENTS:
You must love sports and have an iPhone. This role is an invaluable experience for people interested in the following fields:
• Videography & Editing
• Content Production

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Check out our main social media accounts to learn more about Overtime:
Instagram: instagram.com/overtime
Twitter: twitter.com/overtime
YouTube: bitly.com/overtimeyt
Facebook: facebook.com/getovertime

 

Editorial Assistant

Elite Traveler is seeking a self-motivated editorial assistant to join our team in New York. The editorial assistant will assist the Luxury Editorial Director; copy edit and fact check articles; assist in magazine production; conduct story and image research; and represent Elite Traveler in meetings.

The ideal candidate is poised, energetic and collaborative, able to work independently, and has a sharp eye for detail. The position offers new opportunities and challenges every day, and covers luxury travel, private aviation, general lifestyle, fashion, watches and jewelry.

Key Responsibilities:
Assisting Luxury Editorial Director
Fact checking, copy editing, proofing and production assistance
Supporting story research: image sourcing, credit checks, research
Producing digital edition of magazine
Fashion assistance: shoot production, sample call ins, credit requests, check ins, on-set assistance, insurance coordination, sending messengers, handling shipping
Assisting in covering the market by attending meetings, press days and events
Handling trade show scheduling
Reporting and writing for print and online

Requirements:
Excellent grammar, spelling, writing and proofreading ability
Organized with strong multitasking and time-management skills
Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
Deep interest in travel and luxury lifestyle
Enthusiastic and outgoing personality
Impeccable phone manner and email tone
Live within commuting distance of New York City

 

Reporter

Emerging journalists are invited to participate in a program that seeks to strengthen local media.

Report For America (RFA), a project funded by journalists Charles Sennott and Steven Waldman with support from The GroundTruth Project, Google News Lab and others, will place journalists in local newsrooms in under-covered corners of America.

RFA is looking for reporting corps members to spend one year in a local newsroom, with the opportunity to renew.

The selected journalists will attend an intensive advanced training on Google tools taught by Google News Lab, covering municipal finance and solutions journalism.

Editorial Researcher - Economics and Business

Are you an ambitious up-and-coming journalist looking for an entry-level position in a fast-paced, growing newsroom in Brooklyn?
The Conversation US is looking for an Editorial Researcher focused on economics and business to support the work of our unique model of independent, nonprofit journalism that bridges the gap between academia and the wider public.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Editorial Researcher will primarily assist the work of our Economy and Business editor but will also support other editors at the Conversation US by:
" Gathering and analyzing information to identify potential academic authors for particular story ideas
" Identifying new economic and business research going on at universities that would make interesting stories for our readers
" Working with new faculty authors, explaining our style guidelines and assisting their efforts in writing pieces
" Researching photo, illustration and data presentation options for articles
" Fact-checking articles
" Helping maintain the organization's database of contributors
" Contributing to the organization's upcoming news anniversary and events planner
" Assisting in managing the process of publishing our daily newsletter
This role would suit a recent university journalism or business/economics graduate with some experience in newsgathering, identifying academic sources and, ideally, in photojournalism.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful applicant should have some experience working in a news-gathering organization and have a strong interest in improving the public discourse by helping The Conversation publish in-depth and evidence-based news analysis and commentary.
In addition, the successful candidate will have:
" Demonstrable skills in gathering and assessing information from various sources, including the ability to identify academic experts to write on specific topics, primarily in the area of business and economics
" Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
" Familiarity using database management systems
" Demonstrable knowledge of business and economic issues
" Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team
" Care and attention to detail
" Experience in online production
" Some prior experience editing is a plus
This job is based in in The Conversation US newsroom in Brooklyn, NY

Associate Editor

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.

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