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 a strong plus.

This opening is specifically for the late shift and requires a candidate who is extremely self-motivated and can effectively book stories after normal business hours.

This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.

ECigIntelligence is recruiting a U.S. Correspondent to expand its American coverage. This position would be suitable for an up-and-coming journalist with self-motivation and an ability to find the information capable of giving a story a unique perspective.
Primary responsibilities will include contributing regular and timely news stories on the U.S. e-cigarette sector, especially vape stores and independent manufacturers, and on regulation at state and municipality level.
The successful candidate will have to work closely with our U.S. legal analyst and Washington DC correspondent to achieve these goals. Additionally the successful candidate should be able to contribute to our coverage of technology and product innovation, and maintain a watching brief on Canada and Latin America.
The ideal candidate would be able to write smart, concise and informative content aimed at a business readership on regulatory and market developments within the e-cigarette and reduced-risk products sector. Impeccable attention to detail is essential and the job will often involve dealing with complex legal or statistical material.
Other key skills for this position would include:
• The ability to find information and contacts from a variety of sources to get information beyond what is just provided in a press release
• The ability to meet deadlines in a consistent manner
• The ability to keep in communication on progress
• The ability to self-motivate
The position would entail an initial freelance period with a view to a permanent, full-time contract. Candidates should have a minimum of two years’ work experience in a news-oriented environment, or alternatively we will consider the combination of a journalism degree with other experience relevant to the sector.
Candidates can be based anywhere within the United States but would be expected to be able to cover all time-zones when necessary.
Salary offered would be in line with experience.
ECigIntelligence is an international online publication and analyst agency covering the rapidly evolving e-cigarette market. It has a team of around 20 with offices in Barcelona and London. Please note, we are not an e-cigarette product review site or a vaping advocacy organisation.

Main Goal
Report news and great stories.

Main Responsibilities
Publish high quality news, having the chance to use a variety of formats (written articles, videos).
Share and promote the news through social networks to increase the number of the readers.

Compensation
Up to $500 per article by December 31st, 2016.

The Compensation may vary according to a number of factors, such as Readers reading the article (the more people read the content, the more money you can earn); Type of topics and categories; Source of the readers. The compensation scheme is fully available on this page http://www.blastingnews.com/

A welcome package will be granted to the most promising writers (the welcome package is available ONLY to the Blasters applying through this job offer and following the Selection Process as described below).

Competences and Experience
Some/strong knowledge of publishing content on the web.
Ability to verify sources and fact-check articles.
Passionate about innovative online media paradigms, social journalism and democracy in the information system. Interest and skills in SEO and in social media marketing.

Operating Details
Type of contract: freelance.
Job Location: Anywhere. The Blaster is not required to check in at an office
Working hours: Flexible. The Blaster can work on a flexible basis.

Science and Social Media News Assistant
Arlington, VA

PBS NewsHour is looking for creative thinkers with visionary ideas on how to tell science stories using social media. During their tenure, News Assistants will be involved in creating social media and other online content for the NewsHour’s science team. This includes pitching ideas, assisting in story research and development and producing original content for the NewsHour’s website and social media platforms. News Assistants will be encouraged to explore existing and emerging digital platforms with the purpose of telling stories in new and innovative ways. News Assistants will also have the opportunity to attend a series of breakfasts with various members of our organization — including correspondents, producers, and reporters — and have the opportunity to research, interview, and write for the NewsHour‘s Rundown blog. They are also responsible for support staff duties.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong work ethic, effective time management and excellent writing and research skills. Also, they should be familiar with a range of social media platforms, interest in online and/or science journalism and an interest in telling stories using design and graphics. Graphic design, motion graphics, animation or video editing experience, and training in physical, biological or computer sciences a plus.

The Science and Social Media News Assistant position pays $13 an hour with overtime eligibility. Additionally, this position is eligible for our 403(b) retirement plan and medical benefits.

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 Deeply, an award-winning journalism startup that has been called “The Future of News” by Time Magazine, is seeking a Community Manager based in New York. This person will be highly involved in our social media management, and will help us experiment with new platforms and audience development initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and reach out to key audiences and potential partners for newly created News Deeply sites.
• Work with the editorial and product teams to figure out new ways of engaging and growing communities of News Deeply readers.
• Develop and implement social media strategy for News Deeply social platforms to amplify the reach and impact of our own reporting and partner content.
• Contribute to the development of innovative platforms that help to connect News Deeply communities.
• Exercise creativity, problem-solving and grit. We might need you to pick up the slack or step up to unexpected responsibilities – we’re a startup!
• Some travel will be involved and you must be able to work effectively as a remote team member. We have team members in New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Beirut, India and Armenia.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience with Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms
• Familiar with expert/specialist social networks that serve niche communities (examples: Reddit, Quora, Tumblr)
• Comfortable using third-party social media toolkits (examples: Buffer, Hootsuite, TweetDeck)
• Curious about digital media experiments
• Experience in designing compelling digital experiences and platforms
• BA or equivalent experience in journalism, publishing, media studies, English or related field

The next step in this roadmap for growth is to bring on a Head of Content, who will not only take lead on running the daily newsletter, but will also have free reign to build out an original content platform through Brew’s website and social media.

Main Goal
Report news and great stories.

Main Responsibilities
- Publish high quality news, having the chance to use a variety of formats (written articles, videos).
- Share and promote the news through social networks to increase the number of the readers.

Compensation
Up to $500 per article.

The Compensation may vary according to a number of factors, such as Readers reading the article (the more people read the content, the more money you can earn); Type of topics and categories; Source of the readers. The compensation scheme is fully available on this page http://www.blastingnews.com/

A welcome package will be granted to the most promising writers (the welcome package is available ONLY to the Blasters applying through this job offer and following the Selection Process as described below).

Competences and Experience
- Some/strong knowledge of publishing content on the web.
- Ability to verify sources and fact-check articles.
- Passionate about innovative online media paradigms, social journalism and democracy in the information system. Interest and skills in SEO and in social media marketing.
- Native English speaker.

Operating Details
Type of contract: Freelance.
Job Location: Anywhere.
Working hours: Flexible.

Selection Process
The candidate must upload their resume and an example article related to a recent occurring event of at least 2.000 characters on http://us.blastingnews.com/welcome-cv/
The HR team will evaluate the resume and will follow up with the candidate.

A staff position based in the USA reporting to the Editor in London fact-checking, copy editing and rewriting content for the US edition of The Day. Content may be originated in or outside the USA so it may need different levels of editing.

Responsibilities
Being fully immersed in US and international current affairs, reading and researching widely and applying a keen, questioning, philosophical intelligence to the big underlying issues of the day. Providing daily ideas for stories and features to the Editor. Attending up to one daily meeting on Skype to discuss ideas. Being on call permanently if required to help with big breaking news stories. Editing with utmost clarity and good style daily and delivering publication-ready content to exacting deadlines. Taking a lively interest in the broader mission of the company to change the world for the better and contributing ideas and energy to that effort.

Skills & experience
A top level degree or equivalent, a very wide field of knowledge, an engaging personality and a proven ability to think clearly and interestingly. The most important skill is the ability to edit swiftly to deadlines.

A staff position based in the USA reporting to the Editor in London writing daily news and features as directed.

Resonsibilities -
Being fully immersed in US and international current affairs, reading and researching widely and applying a keen, questioning, philosophical intelligence to the big underlying issues of
the day. Providing daily ideas for stories and features to the Editor. Attending up to one daily meeting on Skype to discuss ideas. Being on call permanently if required to cover big breaking news stories. Writing with utmost clarity and good style daily and delivering
polished copy that requires little or no editing to exacting deadlines. Taking a lively interest in the broader mission of the company to change the world for the better and contributing ideas
and energy to that effort.

Skills & experience-
A top level degree or equivalent, a very wide field of knowledge, an engaging personality and a proven ability to think clearly and interestingly. The most important skill is the ability to
write lucid and stylish English prose swiftly to deadlines.

A staff position based in the USA reporting to the Editor in London fact-checking, copy editing and rewriting content for the US edition of The Day. Content may be originated in or outside the USA so it may need different levels of editing.

Responsibilities
Being fully immersed in US and international current affairs, reading and researching widely and applying a keen, questioning, philosophical intelligence to the big underlying issues of the day. Providing daily ideas for stories and features to the Editor. Attending up to one daily meeting on Skype to discuss ideas. Being on call permanently if required to help with big breaking news stories. Editing with utmost clarity and good style daily and delivering publication-ready content to exacting deadlines. Taking a lively interest in the broader mission of the company to change the world for the better and contributing ideas and energy to that effort.

Skills & experience
A top level degree or equivalent, a very wide field of knowledge, an engaging personality and a proven ability to think clearly and interestingly. The most important skill is the ability to edit swiftly to deadlines.