Writer/Editor, Automobiles

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

The Reporter works hard every day to relay the news that residents need and want to know about. The reporter covers City Council meetings and also writes about business, transportation, health care, events and more. Stories are published in our award-winning monthly, full-color publication and on our website, recently named the best non-daily news website in the country by the National Newspaper Association.
This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.
Responsibilities:
Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings
Investigate, analyze, and interpret newsworthy events taking place within and outside the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging, and content-appropriate news stories, including features and web stories
Contribute ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story
Develop, maintain, and grow network of news sources and community contacts
Maintain accurate source and contact records that are easily accessible by team members
Research and maintain awareness of current and future business development, by attending city council meetings, school board meetings, commissioners court meetings, and other community events to ensure a steady flow of news
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines
Provide oversight and leadership to interns
Exercise independent discretion and judgment in how and where to promote the company to readers, community leaders, news sources, and the general public
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at networking events and other external functions
Must be able to drive and provide own transportation and motorist insurance
Assist in other duties as instructed or required
Must be punctual and maintain an acceptable attendance record
Must adhere to company policies and procedures
The Right Fit:
You have….
Bachelors degree in journalism or related field
1 year prior experience with other print publication(s)
Hard news experience, especially in covering governmental bodies
Experience with photography a plus
Bonus points for...
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute stories and editorial knowledge to special publications such as Connected and Healthcare Directory
Check art/text consistency for assigned projects
Maintain a professional appearance
Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Editor, General Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to his/her primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact Newspaper's efforts generally

Freelance Editor

Write and copyedit editorial content pertaining to retail and fashion

Exceptional skills with grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and vocabulary.

Rewrite content for clarity and consistency, if necessary

Ability to edit large amounts of content in a short time frame fitting within the company’s voice

Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet and prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines

Take editorial direction and be able to adapt quickly to feedback

Knowledge of the fashion industry and fashion industry terminology a must

Digital Producer

Brides.com is looking for a Digital Producer to join our New York-based team. This producer will mostly be responsible for daily maintenance of the Brides Inspiration Gallery but also be producing articles and slideshows in our custom CMS.

Ideal candidate must possess:

- Experience producing web content in a CMS

- Experience working at a digital publication producing a large volume of daily content

- Familiarity with best SEO practices

- Attention to detail and perfect grammar

- A love of beautiful images!

Please submit cover letter detailing CMS experience and resume.

News Assistant, Foreign Affairs

The News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are exposed to all aspects of producing a nightly television news program. Over the course of the program, the Foreign Affairs News Assistant may assist the Foreign Affairs team with research, pre-interviews, guest booking, transcriptions, field shoots and tape production.

Qualifications:
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Knowledge of PBS NewsHour’s journalistic style
• Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production
• Strong work ethic, effective time management, professional phone manner and solid administrative skills

For a full job description or to apply through our online application, please click here to be directed to the careers page at WETA. To confirm that a WETA or PBS NewsHour job posting is under recruitment, please visit our websites for our current job postings list: www.weta.org and www.pbs.org/newshour/.

WETA is an equal employment opportunity employer. WETA does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

News Assistant

The News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are exposed to many aspects of producing a nightly television news program. Over the course of the program, the News Assistant may have the opportunity to rotate through any or all of the areas of field shoots, research, logging, newsdesk, and online.

Associate Editor

The Associate Editor serves as the principal author of The Clearing House’s electronic publication, Weekly Brief & Insights, a weekly compendium of activities relating to the work of TCH and banking industry news. As the principal author of the Weekly Brief & Insights, s/he will engage in a substantive way across all areas of TCH’s work, leveraging and summarizing third-party content, as well as working with internal staff to collect, aggregate, and synthesize relevant information relating to the Clearing House’s work. The publication is designed to further the Clearing House’s advocacy and work, both with regard to reaching member audiences and policymakers. The position will further be responsible for launching a new payments-specific weekly publication comparable to the Weekly Brief & Insights. The position further provides support for the Clearing House’s quarterly journal Banking Perspectives, assisting the publisher with proofreading, editing, and organizational responsibilities. Finally, the Associate Editor provides support to the Director of Strategy & Operations around various operational and strategic functions, particularly in the area of preparing presentation decks, board briefing materials, etc. The position entails a particular focus on enhancing the effectiveness of the organization’s publications and member communications. The position requires very strong writing and editing skills. While no formal training in bank regulation, payments, or the banking industry is required, the position requires a quick learner who will develop a comprehensive understanding of the field, including the current regulatory and policy landscapes.

Candidates should be self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented, collegial and able to function under pressure while handling numerous tasks simultaneously. The position is well-suited to a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is both quick in execution while also being meticulous. S/he must be able to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as part of a team. Works with senior executives internally and externally and is required to produce a zero-defect publication on a weekly basis.

News Assistant, Politics

The News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are exposed to many aspects of producing a nightly television news program. Over the course of the program, the News Assistant may assist with research, pre-interviews, guest booking, transcriptions, field shoots and tape production.

Qualifications:
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Knowledge of PBS NewsHour’s journalistic style
• Demonstrated journalism and/or television production

For a full job description or to apply through our online application, please click here to be directed to the careers page at WETA. To confirm that a WETA or PBS NewsHour job posting is under recruitment, please visit our websites for our current job postings list: www.weta.org and www.pbs.org/newshour/.

WETA is an equal employment opportunity employer. WETA does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Reporter

We are looking for reporters to join one of America’s most innovative (and, actually, fun) investigative newsrooms. We’re not interested in you covering the news. Your job will be to do enterprising, hard-hitting stories that make news.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a track record of aggressive reporting and landing revelatory stories about abuses of power

Aches to tell stories that are both important and powerfully told

Is truly excited about all the possible ways we can do journalism nowadays: from deep data-digging, to working with readers, to marrying narrative and investigative forms

Really likes working with others. Everybody at ProPublica has their own superpower, whether it’s sourcing, document-diving, data, engagement or design. And we do our best work together.

We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. We’re committed to diversity and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Editor - Houston

The Editor serves as a primary representative of the company within the community. He/she is responsible for developing relationships with community leaders and news sources and for promoting the company in a positive and professional light. The Editor is responsible for the entire production process of an assigned market's publication, editing all content that goes into the publication, for leading and providing oversight to his/her team, and for the timely submission of accurate, informative, and relevant news and feature stories

This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with community contacts and attend chamber luncheons, city council meetings, and other community events to maintain a steady flow of news
Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition
Supervise the work of, coach, and lead Reporters and Graphic Designer to ensure that all work is performed according to company standards and within established deadlines
Provide oversight and leadership to freelance writers, photographers and interns
Provide recommendations and feedback to the General Manager regarding hiring, firing, and discipline decisions related to Reporters, Graphic Designer, freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable
Review, fact check and edit all articles, including those written by Reporters, to ensure the highest level of accuracy in reporting, that the tone and context of articles are appropriate, that all sources are properly checked, and that all articles are submitted by established deadlines
Exercise independent discretion and judgment in researching and writing content-appropriate and engaging stories, including features and in contributing graphics and sidebar content for each story
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Generate and pitch story ideas at internal planning meetings
Develop and write web content, and lead editorial team to contribute web stories
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute stories and editorial knowledge to special publications
The right fit:

You have….

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or related coursework
Ability to pass the Company's copy editing and writing tests
At least two (2) years of prior experience with print publication(s)
Bonus points for...

First-rate reporting, writing, and editing skills
Expert knowledge of AP style
Ability to delegate and manage production of editorial content
Proficiency with social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn