STORY COORDINATOR / BOOKER

Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating interviews and other elements for 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.

Prior experience in TV/Print/Web journalism is a must. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.

PIX11 News is looking for a passionate, talented and hard-working web producer to help manage PIX11.com and its social and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a knack for breaking news quickly and accurately, as well as a passion for and knowledge of New York City news and history. They will also have expertise in social media, SEO and emerging tools that will grow PIX11’s digital audience while increasing engagement with viewers.

The right person for this job will be able to produce fast, compelling and accurate content, and help take PIX11.com to the next level as an important source for news and video with a strong local focus.

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Responsibilities:

The position’s chief responsibilities require that the producer:

- Keep abreast of breaking local news and work with web editors as well as assignment and reporting staff to produce stories and videos. Use social media and other sources to track development of stories
- Source and write trending stories and promote them effectively on Facebook
- Ensure a smart mix of stories is highlighted on the site and that stories are updated with the latest developments and visual content
- Manage social media accounts for breaking news, story promotion and audience engagement (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
- Publish video segments from newscasts. Ability to write strong headlines is essential
- Manage Facebook Live and audience engagement around newscasts
- Post stories and videos to PIX11.com with an eye toward compelling presentation and best SEO practices
- Work with reporters and producers to ensure all video pieces are accompanied with web copy and the latest updates
- Know AP style as well as best web-production practices, including SEO, story packaging, and social media
- Have a passion for and knowledge of web metric tools such as Google Analytics, and an ability to spot trends and identify opportunities for PIX11.com
- Promote PIX11 content to other news sites and aggregators to help grow our audience.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2-3 years of web production experience or similar experience in print or television newsrooms
- Comfortable with working on a range of content management systems and expert in use of social media to promote and distribute news content
- Ability to work professionally with station staff to put out the best possible digital product
- Passion for the news, digital presentation and a commitment to fairness and accuracy
- Curiosity about latest digital tools and a willingness to experiment with new ways to tell stories and reach a wider audience
- Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Photoshop, and experience creating digital-only video and social graphics is preferred but not required
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

OPB seeks a reporter to work collaboratively with our political team producing stories for digital and broadcast media, following regional politics and policy and tracking policy development, potential corruption, and upcoming political leaders. This is a non-exempt, full-time, regular status position with benefits.

OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
Qualifications
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

Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating elements for 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.
Prior experience in TV/Print/Web journalism is required. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.

The ideal candidate must exhibit a mastery of creative thinking with solid news judgment. 

Summary of Job Responsibilities:  

Works collaboratively and is adept at finding design solutions. Works in a teamwork atmosphere with the Assistant Managing Editor of Lifestyle and Features editors to execute clean designs for our lifestyle sections at the Chronicle. Strong design skills are preferred with particular focus on well-designed pages and packages demonstrating creativity and strong attention to detail and deadlines. Designer should have a firm understanding of all levels of production, and capable of not only contributing to the project at hand but communicating effectively with editors and fellow designers.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:

•         More than five years of experience at major metropolitan newspaper.
•         Must have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign programs. Knowledge of CCI NewsGate is preferred.
•         Digital design skills are a big plus.

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for an experienced copy editor versatile enough to be a strong component of a semi-universal desk (Features, News, Business -- knowledge of Sports a must).

Ideal candidate:

Willing and able to fill in as a backup copy chief (slot) and has the news judgment and disposition to fill in as the A1 night editor;
Edit stories for grammar, style, consistency and facts; check metadata and SEO headlines;
Ability to write or improve clear, accurate, creative, appropriate and specific headlines and cutlines (display type), while upholding the highest standard of journalistic ethics and balance;
Remains calm under pressure and communicates effectively under the duress of deadlines, breaking news, changing news and desk priorities;
Qualifications:

At least five years at a metro daily;
Schedule: Possible weekend and/or holiday work.
Some layout may be required.

We are looking for talented writers to join our team. The ideal candidate has up to five years of experience and is someone who understands the digital media landscape and how to put together highly engaging stories that spread across social media. In short, we’re looking for someone who can write stories of all kinds – short form, long form and everything in between – that live up to our promise to deliver the world’s most entertaining soccer content.

First and foremost, we are seeking great writers and storytellers. Whether you have several years of experience in sports journalism or none, we’re looking for authentic voices that capture the imagination of our audience. We want a writer with personality, who is also detail oriented and knows how to back up opinion with careful fact checking, analysis and the cultivation of credible sources. The candidate must be comfortable not only writing, but also tracking down new leads, attending matches, interacting with players and coaches, interviewing fans in all types of environments, etc.

Passion for soccer is a must. We are a company that is by soccer fans for soccer fans, and whether you are a current or former player, a fan, or something in between, you must be able to write about the beautiful game with authority. Experience writing and publishing for an online audience (including working within a content management system, optimizing for search and social distribution) is a plus.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded, positive and hard-working person who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will:
• Be a strong writer with up to six years of professional writing experience
• Be a passionate and broadly knowledgeable soccer fan
• Know how to identify and develop an entertaining story - not just telling the reader what happened, but instead telling them why it matters
• Be detail oriented – the kind of person who checks to make sure every fact in a story is correct and every argument is sound
• Work with an entrepreneurial mindset, approaching tasks flexibly and with creativity
• Have strong knowledge of a multitude of social media platforms – both established and emerging
• Fluency in Spanish and in-depth knowledge of soccer in Mexico are a plus

The General Assignment Reporter/Producer researches, reports and produces multiple news stories daily for digital, social and broadcast media. In the digital-first world of breaking news, this reporter will turn around copy quickly for the web and social media and produce fast turn-around copy and spot news for broadcast. The reporter/producer records and edits material on a digital audio workstation, interviews newsmakers, and works with the news and web staff to ensure that the news of the day is well represented online and in newscasts in a timely manner. This reporter also produces material for national networks.

Working Conditions:

The reporter will work primarily in the office though occasionally will report from the field. Their shift will include at least one weekend day and will begin at 7 a.m. The work may require travel to remote locations, working evenings or weekends, and possibly working in inclement weather.  Lifting and carrying equipment up to 20 pounds is sometimes required.    

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience reporting for radio or digital.
• Passion for news and knowledge of current events.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly under deadline.
• Ability to recognize breaking news.
• Experience using digital audio recording and editing equipment and computer workstations.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues in collaborative newsroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply high ethical standards to reporting.
• An understanding of the quickly changing news environment.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• Experience working in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Photography or video production skills.
• Ability to deliver news live on the air.
• Passion for the mission of OPB News.
• Understanding of the people, places, and key stories affecting the region.
• Ability to improve already strong wire service content.
• Ability to quickly find daily news from long, complicated stories.
•  Ability to stay calm in times of stress.
• Relentless attention to detail.
• An eye for diverse voices and sources in stories.    

We are looking for talented videographers to join our in-house video studio. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the digital media landscape and how to put together highly engaging video stories that spread across social media. In short, we’re looking for someone who can shoot videos that live up to our promise to deliver the world’s most engaging soccer content.

This hire will create video content that is highly entertaining and that brings to life soccer news and culture from many angles. This position will work collaboratively with the rest of our staff to identify a diversity of original concepts and to bring them to life through a mix of original footage, motion graphics, curated clips, etc.

Qualifications:
We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded, positive and hard-working person who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will:
• Have up to four years professional experience as a videographer shooting video content for publication online
• Be able to manage on-location shoots, including lighting and sound setup to ensure professional quality video assets
• Work with an entrepreneurial mindset, approaching tasks flexibly and with creativity
• Have an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and still produce high-quality, compelling video footage
• Have experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro
• Demonstrate ability to produce polished graphic animations and on-screen text treatments using Adobe After Effects (or similar)
• Have strong knowledge of a multitude of social media platforms – both established and emerging
• Ideal candidates will have a passion for soccer (either as a fan, player or both)