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)

WGEM-TV, a 2016 National Edward R. Murrow winner and dominant #1 NBC affiliate in Quincy, Illinois, has an opportunity for a weekend meteorologist.

The WGEM StormTrak Weather team is a dominant local weather brand. Our weather system is state of the art--The Weather Company’s MAX, MAX Storm, MAX Studio and MagicTrak. During severe weather coverage, our meteorologists are supported by a team of award-winning journalists who report live from the field.

The weekend meteorologist is the main fill-in for all weekday meteorologist shifts. This position also involves multimedia journalist work three days a week, when not covering weekday weather shifts. The reporting primarily focuses on weather, energy, agriculture and environmental issues.

WGEM News wins Murrows, EMMYs, and has been recognized time and again by numerous organizations for journalistic excellence, including for live wall-to-wall coverage of Breaking Weather. Our newsroom is a continuous local information source with an immediate deadline mentality to serve our customers on our TV, Radio, Web, Mobile and Social Networking platforms.

Absolute Return has an opening on its news desk for a full-time senior reporter covering the U.S. hedge fund industry.

The position, based in Union Square, Manhattan, requires the ability to develop sources, a passion for producing daily breaking exclusive news, and an investigative drive. This is a pure, original reporting role, with no rewriting of press releases or already broken news. This position would suit a candidate who wants a role that balances a data-driven component, with an analytical, journalistic element.

Reporting experience is required, as is the ability to be tenacious in the face of resistance. The position offers the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidate.

Requirements
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to write engaging copy.
• Sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious and desire to dig beyond top-line information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, reliable and effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of hedge funds and asset management industry a strong plus.

The Contributing Editor, Best Buy Drug Costs works with Deputy editor and other top editors to deliver drug cost content that resonates deeply with consumers and their needs. This is a part-time (approx. 20 hours per weeK) Limited Duration Role, expected to last through the end of January 2018. During that year, candidates will be an employee of the organization and receive benefits.

• Focused on drug costs, he or she researches, reports and writes editorial content primarily for ConsumerReports.org as well as Consumer Reports Health and other Consumer Reports publications, and contributing, as needed, to the editorial acitivities of the Best Buy Drugs AG Grant

• Coordinates with both internal and external experts to review articles; works with fact-checking and legal when necessary
• Monitors daily national drug cost and drug pricing reports, panels, and other outside activities; work is informed by those as well.
• Meets routinely with CR Policy and Mobilization staff on drug cost issues; captures their work and reports and writes related stories for CRO in One CR fashion.
• Attends Washington D.C. based conferences, panel discussions or other related external activities in the area of drug costs.
• Provides daily pitches of drug cost story ideas to top editors

College degree and at least five years of experience as a medical/health care reporter, writer and/or editor with at least some of that devoted to the area of prescription drug costs. Demonstrated expertise in covering prescription drug developments and issues. Familiarity with online data bases and skills in using evaluation feedback to revise and update program activities. Excellent organizational skills, including proven ability to adapt to a dynamic fast-paced project environment and manage multiple activities.
Physical Demands: Normal physical requirements associated with working in an office environment and prolonged computer use.

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The Contributing Editor, Best Buy Drug Safety is focused on providing continuous editorial coverage on the topic of drug safety for CRO. He or she has command of the topic, expert contacts, is vigorously in pursuit of news, news analysis and service journalism stories both generated by CR data and outside of CR; writes and edits reports and content for multiple media formats. Works with Deputy editor and other top editors to deliver drug safety content that resonates deeply with consumers and their needs.

This is a part-time (approx. 20 hours per weeK) Limited Duration Role, expected to last through the end of January 2018. During that year, candidates will be an employee of the organization and receive benefits.

*Focused on drug safety, he or she researches, reports and writes editorial content primarily for ConsumerReports.org as well as Consumer Reports Health and other Consumer Reports publications, and contributing, as needed, to the editorial activities of the Best Buy Drugs AG grant.
*Coordinates with both internal and external experts to review articles; works with fact-checking and legal when necessary.
*Monitors daily national drug safety news and drug safety reports, panels, and other outside activities; work is informed by those as well.
*Meets routinely with CR Policy and Mobilization staff on drug safety issues; captures their work and reports and writes related stories for CRO in One CR fashion.
*Attends Washington D.C. based conferences, panel discussions or other related external activities in the area of drug safety.
*Provides daily pitches of drug safety story ideas to top editors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.

College degree and at least five years of experience as a medical/health care reporter, writer and/or editor with at least some of that devoted to the area of drug safety. Demonstrated expertise in covering prescription drug developments and issues. Familiarity with online data bases and skills in using evaluation feedback to revise and update program activities. Excellent organizational skills, including proven ability to adapt to a dynamic fast-paced project environment and manage multiple activities.

Physical Demands: Normal physical requirements associated with working in an office environment and prolonged computer use.

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