State political reporter

Description

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Center for Public Integrity seeks an energetic, motivated and creative reporter to work on our state politics project in Washington, D.C.

The reporter will develop, research, report and write stories on a variety of topics with a specific focus on the state-level influence game. He or she will gather and analyze data, build source networks and generate original reporting for quick-turn stories and in-depth investigative pieces such as our award-winning Politics of Pain and state insurance commissioners projects. This reporter will work closely with other team members in addition to our digital, data and social media teams to develop content that can extend the Center’s coverage across platforms in a variety of formats.

The Center for Public Integrity is committed to hiring employees from diverse backgrounds. People of color, women, LGBTQ and differently abled people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Develops and executes ideas for stories across platforms as part of the states team.
Develops news sources.
Gathers information and materials for reports.
Covers stories as assigned by the states’ team project manager.
Collaborates with team members and partners as assigned in developing content.
Assists reporters in our state consortium to localize our data.
Uses social media to develop and expand network for Center’s political coverage.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

At least two years’ experience reporting on state government or politics.
Demonstrated experience understanding, analyzing and interpreting data. Proficient in using a spreadsheet, such as MS Excel.
Demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing for the web.
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of online journalism – including social media, basic data visualization and photography.
Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
Proven ability to consistently work well with others and commitment to the values and mission of the Center.

Conditions

Non-supervisory position.
Some evening/weekend work occasionally required.
Some travel.

A creative content developer conceiving of and executing a range of digital, print, social, interactive, and video content for all Consumer Reports products. With general supervision, the Multimedia Content Creator writes, edits and enhances the work of Auto Test Center team, making sure stories are on-strategy, on-time, accurate, incorporate the contributions of all relevant internal resources, and are well-packaged and highly engaging. The Multimedia Content Creator assists with the generation of content ideas and manages the workflow of print, digital and video content.

• Under general supervision conceives and executes high quality, well reported cross-platform in depth regular automotive content campaigns that will be published across print, digital, and video platforms; works closely with counterparts in Labs, Advocacy, Survey, Communications, Design, and other key stakeholders to maximize resources and consumer impact.
• Aggressively follows and reports on autos, ensuring content is relevant, timely, cutting-edge and addresses consumer needs in a proactive way. Attending trade shows and other industry events as needed.
• Acts as both in-house autos expert and CR autos representative for media outreach and public events.
• Acts as on-camera autos subject-matter expert for all CR video platforms; may be asked to execute rough drafts of video scripts.
• Edits the work of other writers in assigned product categories for publication on multiple platforms; advises other writers on best practices for digital content production.
• Partners with digital editorial team to maintain specialty products such as Buying Guides, Product Pages, and other regularly-updated content on Consumer Reports Online.
• Owns coordination of information from ATC, Advocacy, Survey, Social, Communications, Design, and other organizational teams that support assigned content areas.
• Participates in the planning and scheduling process, creates sidebars, infographics that animates stories and reports.
• Moves content through the production process, incorporating changes by related parties, copy-fitting, and conferring with art and production personnel.
• Writes headlines, subheads, captions, cover lines etc., as necessary. Prepares sourcing for fact-checking.
• Tests automobiles at ATC and in everyday life. Collaborates with engineering team to create multi-media content.
• Actively participates as a member of an auto product testing and content team, conferring with other team members as necessary to ensure objectives for quality and timeliness are met.
• May write content, as needed, across all platforms.
• Maintains high level knowledge of one or more product or service categories within the content group.
• Performs other duties of the department as needed.

• Bachelor's degree with at least five years of experience in multi-platform editorial for automotive, business or consumer project journalism required.
• A thorough knowledge of automobiles, the automotive industry and automotive engineering
• Experience in high-speed automotive testing required.
• Must possess a SCCA license or have completed a professional driving school course.
• High level of competency in all aspects of reviewing and creating accurate and compelling stories across all platforms.
• Highly skilled in collecting and interpreting all data, internal and external, to create the most accurate and in context story possible.
• Ability to smoothly transition writing styles from hard news to expository review to opinionated blog.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet rigid deadlines.
• Competency with page design software such as K4 and CQ as well as Microsoft Office and Google Docs highly beneficial.
• On-camera broadcast experience, mass media training, and a daily journalism background are preferred.
• Strategic creative skills essential.
• Must be able to work in self-directed capacity and to conceive and execute compelling multimedia content.
• Can translate complex technical automotive information into informative content across multiple platforms.
• High level of competency in editing and writing display copy, generating ideas for infographics across all media.
• Must maintain a US driver's license in good standing.

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Reporter
U.S. Right to Know | remote | Posted: 09.13.2017

U.S. Right to Know is seeking a reporter to expand our work educating consumers and policymakers about our food system. This is primarily an investigative position that requires someone who can generate their own story ideas. We largely report on events and issues other journalists miss, and work to bring awareness and attention to important food industry actions and trends.

Our work has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, BMJ, Bloomberg, San Francisco Chronicle, Time, the Guardian, Le Monde, STAT, McClatchy, San Diego Union-Tribune, Mother Jones, Nature Biotechnology, Critical Public Health and many other outlets.

The reporter will need to be curious and energetic, skilled in the preparation of FOIA requests, and the development of sources inside companies, legislatures and regulatory agencies. The reporter will be expected to write articles, op-eds, blogs, social media posts and produce fact sheets on key issues.

The reporter can be based anywhere in the United States. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

Journalism experience is strongly preferred
Exceptional writing and research skills
Science background is preferred
Knowledge of food, agriculture, sweeteners, food additives and preservatives, pesticides, environmental health, public health, soda and/or obesity issues is preferred
Computer literate, and comfortable with acquiring new skills
Flexible and able to manage multiple projects
Self-motivated and able to work independently

U.S. Right to Know is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about our work, please see usrtk.org and usrtk.org/our-investigations.

Are you passionate about writing?
Do you like celebrity and entertainment news?
Would you like to be part of a growing team?
Then this job is for you!

What is Your JOB?
• Researching and writing daily news stories related with entertainment, celebrities and lifestyle;
• Source exciting and original stories that can be pitched to and placed in The United States of America;
• Develop compelling galleries of current celebrity-related news.

What we OFFER?
• Excellent work opportunity in a multicultural environment;
• Stable work and career progression;
• Fixed-term, renewable contract with the possibility of permanent employment;
• Full-time job;
• Central location in Lisbon, close to some of the beautiful sights of the city;
• Private health insurance.

What do You NEED TO HAVE?
• Native US English writer/speaker;
• Good knowledge of Portuguese (B2 level) is considered a plus;
• Degree in Journalism is mandatory or Professional experience in similar functions (at least 2 years);
• Very good knowledge of entertainment and celebrities’ news-related;
• Strong knowledge of the culture and interests in United States of America;
• Ability to search for reference online news sites in United States of America;
• Knowledge in digital communication is considered a plus;
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills;
• Excellent command of grammar and spelling;
• Ability to write fast with high quality;
• Ability to think clearly in pressure situations;
• Excellent ability to manage time, ensuring compliance with deadlines and objectives;
• Proactive attitude;
• Creative;
• Rigor, precision and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of the law as it affects journalism.

Be part of this team, Be the first to tell!

TV News Story Coordinator / Booker - Late Shift

Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating national TV news segments in a highly competitive environment under very tight deadlines.

Candidates must have excellent research, phone and people skills. Daily duties involve making numerous phone calls to secure interviews and obtain information, doing background research utilizing public records and conducting pre-interviews.

Applicants must be highly motivated team players who can juggle multiple projects and work well under pressure.

The position requires a minimum of one to two years journalism experience. Print reporting experience is a plus. NO entry-level candidates please!

Candidates must be able to work the night shift to 11:30pm and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement. Position is based in NYC.

https://www.publicintegrity.org/about/our-organization/work-here

News Developer

Reports to: Data Editor

Description

The Center for Public Integrity is seeking a newsroom developer to build interactive news graphics, tools and apps. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of web development, possess a strong sense of design and be a creative troubleshooter.

The developer will join a small team of data journalists and technologists who work with experienced investigative journalists in our newsroom. The developer will help empower reporters with infrastructure and tools, and will construct visual and interactive projects for publication.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a congenial workplace, a compelling mission and a setting filled with ideas, personalities and journalism.

The Center for Public Integrity is committed to hiring employees from diverse backgrounds. People of color, women, LGBTQ and differently-abled people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Collaborate with a small team of technologists and data journalists;
Design and develop interactive and visual journalism – including news graphics, interactive projects and apps;
Work with investigative reporters to build infrastructure and tools that add value to their work.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Grounding in current best practices in user experience, digital design and web development.
Proficient with HTML, CSS, SVG, JavaScript.
Optional exposure to reactive JavaScript frameworks, D3, ES6, CSS preprocessors, server-side applications or other programming languages a plus. If you don’t have all these, don’t worry. Just tell us what you do have.
Experience working with Git repositories.
Experience in both analyzing and visualizing datasets.
An understanding of how to explain complex information visually.
Experience with responsive design techniques.
Graphics experience or a strong design sense.
Ability to handle multiple and complex projects under stringent time frames.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Curiosity, ability to learn quickly and solve problems creatively.
Strong interest in the news and passion for investigative reporting.
Bachelor’s degree, higher, or equivalent experience.
Conditions:

Non-supervisory position.

https://www.publicintegrity.org/about/our-organization/work-here#digital-editor

Digital Editor

Reports to: Executive Editor

Summary Description

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Center for Public Integrity seeks a detail-oriented digital journalist to produce daily and multi-part investigative projects on www.publicintegrity.org and other digital platforms.

The Digital Editor will lead newsroom presentation for the Center’s groundbreaking investigative journalism. The Digital Editor owns the production schedule for the editorial calendar, and coordinates the various components of a project from conception to publication. The successful candidate will have a knack for compelling storytelling and an ability to clearly, calmly and creatively present complex, long-form projects.

This is a terrific opportunity to do impactful public-service journalism in a collegial work environment in the heart of the nation’s capital.

The Center for Public Integrity is committed to hiring employees from diverse backgrounds with excellent investigative journalism skills. People of color, women, LGBTQ and differently-abled people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Work with other editors in managing the production process to ensure projects receive the best possible digital presentation;
Lead production meetings to make sure everything comes together for editorial projects;
Design and lay out our reports in a visually compelling manner, including photos, graphics and multimedia components, and schedule publishing;
Collaborate to help compose story headlines and summary copy;
Commission and oversee photography, graphics and artwork;
Design charts, lists and other simple graphic elements as needed;
In partnership with the Audience Engagement Editor, track site analytics and use data to inform decisions and report to the newsroom;
Help editors publish on the website and distribute Center work to syndicated partners;
Manage website development and design as we maintain, evolve and eventually replace our existing platform.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:

At least two years’ experience in digital journalism;
Some design or visual journalism experience preferred;
Sound knowledge of HTML and CSS; JavaScript a bonus;
Highly proficient in web-based publishing tools and technologies;
Excellent headline writing and copy editing skills;
Proficient in Photoshop, AP Style, analytics tools and social media platforms;
Entrepreneurial, curious and passionate about investigative reporting;
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Conditions:

Non-supervisory position;
Some evening/weekend work occasionally required.
To Apply:

MANAGING EDITOR - MALNUTRITION AND STUNTING (Contract)

News Deeply is looking for a smart, passionate and committed Managing Editor to create and lead a temporary channel on Malnutrition and Stunting, devoted to in-depth coverage of this often forgotten area of global health. This is a full-time role contractor position for 10 months.

Who are we?

News Deeply builds networks of passionate communities that allow key stakeholders to engage with the most important issues in a subject area and exchange valuable insights. Our knowledge-driven platforms serve as the go-to hub for each topic, bringing together influencers in an immersive content experience that includes articles, videos, newsletters, data and research, community conversations and events.

We started with Syria Deeply and are now scaling our platform across topics in geopolitics, the environment, health, technology and other areas of special interest. Fortune 1000 companies, think tanks, philanthropies and academic institutions work with us to access our high-value audience, our proprietary information and our community- building expertise.

In a crowded, complicated world, our hubs unite communities and surface vital information and trends, helping our readers to understand and make better decisions on the issues that matter, deeply, to the state of our world.

The Managing Editor

Leads the editorial direction, ensuring the channel is up-to- date and meets our goal of giving users complete understanding of malnutrition issues, including childhood nutrition and stunting
Generates: background guides on childhood nutrition and stunting; data-driven insights and policy analysis; personal and community-based stories that ground the policy and research in ways that are approachable and personal; perspectives and commentaries from health analysts and practitioners around the world; multimedia stories with photo and video components
Helps oversee and manage freelance contributors.
Contributes interviews, analyses and reporting.
Works with the Community Editor to lead the development and management of a community of experts who are both users and contributors to the platform and events.
Increases audience engagement and traffic to site by actively assisting with social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
Assists with the development and delivery of events, if necessary
Regularly and actively contributes to an open sharing of ideas as we seek to perpetually improve our products.
QUALIFICATIONS

Solid background (6+ years) in journalism, preferably at a major newspaper, website or magazine.
Advanced understanding of nutrition issues in the developing world.
Extremely strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment.
Advanced multimedia skills desirable.

Korea Risk Group, the parent company of NK News, is seeking a Seoul-based, bilingual Korean / English journalist on a full-time permanent basis.

A strong news sense, creative approach to the topic, demonstrable North Korea reporting experience, ability to grasp and communicate complex geopolitical issues, and a proven ability to work independently are all critical skills for this role.

Full-time North Korea Correspondent responsibilities:
- Writing unique and high-quality news stories about North Korea, daily
- Writing regular features, investigations, and analyses on contemporary topics of interest for subscribers
- Regular solicitation of thought-provoking opinion and qualified analysis from outside contributors within correspondent’s network
- Building and maintaining contacts in the North Korea community

Desired qualifications:
- Ideally at least two to three years experience in digital or print journalism
- High-quality Korean language skills (native fluency preferable, but not required)
- High-quality English skills (native fluency preferable, but not required)
- Ability to handle pressure of meeting tight deadlines
Ideally, experience using software including Google Docs, Google Earth, Photoshop, and Video editing software
- Collaborative team player with the confidence and integrity to earn people’s confidence, internally and externally, and put them at ease
- Understanding of differing requirements of users within fields of government, academia, think-tank, media, business sectors

Several openings exist for ambitious journalists to cover the financial and real estate markets for a long-standing newsletter publisher.

Candidates should have at least three years experience with a passion for scoops and developing great sources, although a track record covering those markets is not a prerequisite.

Benefits include four weeks paid vacation (for everyone), paid holidays, profit sharing and a 401K plan, among other items.