We are searching for a full-time editor. The position involves copy editing and content editing (checking for spelling, grammar, coherence, accuracy and style), as well as posting articles and helping to manage our website. The editor will work remotely, with flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Bachelor’s degree (degree in political science, international relations or a related field an asset but not essential)
Previous editing experience in print or online
Knowledge of Associated Press style
Familiarity with global issues and current affairs
Very thorough and strong attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Knowledge of MailChimp and WordPress an asset

The research staff writer is a key member of Institutional Investor and Alpha magazines’ editorial team and is responsible for creating insightful and meaningful content based on the company’s extensive research and rankings. He or she will be involved in assisting with the production of the company’s many rankings reports and proofing data prior to release. The research staff writer will also help generate engaging content and analysis that garners a high volume of traffic to the website and encourages awareness and excitement around the II brand.

Key Responsibilities
• Report, write and update Alpha’s extensive lists of hedge fund firm profiles.
• Write engaging content — based on Institutional Investor’s and Alpha’s research and rankings — for the magazines’ print and digital platforms.
• Work closely with the research director to coordinate research coverage and releases.
• Assist with the production of Research & Rankings releases.
• Proof all Research & Rankings releases to ensure accuracy and consistency of the data.
• Promote content via social media and leverage its influence to deepen audience engagement and create loyalty and affinity for the II brand.
• Stay abreast of the latest financial news and analysis and understand how it impacts II’s audience.

Desired Skills & Experience
• A solid understanding of financial markets, especially hedge funds.
• A broad knowledge of global events and how they impact the financial industry and, specifically, II’s readership.
• Exemplary language skills and storytelling ability.
• Experience presenting content across both print and digital platforms.
• A high degree of personal initiative and creativity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and grace under pressure.
• A proven track record in generating audience growth on multiple platforms, especially using social media.
• Knowledge of content management systems and k4 or similar digital publishing platforms.
• Ability to adapt to and implement new technology.
• Knowledge of SEO.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

The enterprise editor will be a key member of Institutional Investor’s editorial team and responsible for leading the feature/long-form journalism efforts, both online and in print. Ideation, assigning of articles to internal and external staff, and working extensively with those writers will all fall under the responsibilities of the enterprise editor.

The enterprise editor will work alongside the other Institutional Investor editors — News & Opinion, Research and Networks — as well as our managing editor and editorial director. Together, this group will decide on all editorial content being produced, as well as what distribution platforms (digital, print, networks, etc.) to leverage in the promotion of that work.

The enterprise editor will report directly to the editorial director.

Key Responsibilities
• Drawing on extensive knowledge of finance, asset management and capital markets, he or she will generate meaningful content that garners a high volume of traffic to the website and encourages awareness and excitement around the II brand.
• Conceptualize, assign and edit engaging and smart content for Institutional Investor’s print and digital platforms.
• On occasion, write articles — both long- and short-form.
• Promote content via social media and leverage its influence to deepen audience engagement and create loyalty and affinity for the brand.
• Optimize content for search engines.
• Stay abreast of the latest financial news and analysis and understand how it impacts II’s audience.
• Attend, and speak at, various industry events.

Desired Skills & Experience
• Five to seven years of experience editing and reporting on complex financial topics.
• A deep knowledge of, and contacts in, the financial/asset management sector.
• Exemplary language skills and storytelling ability with a keen eye for strong content, and the ability to craft and nurture that content through the creative process.
• A proven skillfulness to edit long-form journalism on complex financial topics.
• Strong, detail-oriented writing and editing skills, including the ability to adapt material for multiple channels (print and digital).
• Strong sense of what makes a good web story and how to deliver it with impact.
• Well organized, with a high degree of personal initiative and creativity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and grace under pressure.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and highly entrepreneurial.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, digital metrics, tools and analysis.
• Understanding of the principles of user experience and knowledge of HTML.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business journalism or a related discipline.

The assistant managing editor is a key member of the editorial team as it implements its new editorial strategy to provide must-read financial news and analysis that will help asset allocators and managers in their jobs. A stickler for accuracy, the AME should have proven success in short- and long-form content creation, as well as managing across a variety of platforms (digital, mobile, print and video). The AME will work closely with the managing editor to package content in an efficient and timely manner to maximize its impact across multiple channels, including the group’s websites, mobile sites, tablet applications and print publications.

The ideal candidate will have experience creating unique and engaging content, as well as display meticulous attention to detail and an excellent understanding of big picture concepts. The AME should also have strong knowledge of trends and innovations in digital media and be familiar with emerging technology.

Key Responsibilities

¥ Manage the day-to-day content production of large amounts of copy, working with editors, staff writers and art staff to create a unified, multiplatform editorial operation.
¥ Take a proactive role in overcoming obstacles to ensure timely delivery of finished stories.
¥ Manage Institutional Investor’s and Alpha’s social media presence.
¥ Work with the managing editor to conceive, develop and launch new web site features, digital products and digital and mobile editions that extend visibility and reach, engage new audiences of investment practitioners and drive revenue.
¥ Submit and track invoices.

Job Requirements

¥ Minimum two years of experience in digital media production.
¥ Familiarity and comfort with digital publishing tools and the web development process.
¥ Knowledge of basic HTML.
¥ Excellent project management, organizational and time-management skills.
¥ Flexibility in competently juggling priorities and changing expectations.
¥ Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and grace under pressure.
¥ Self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly entrepreneurial.
¥ Bachelor’s degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
¥ Knowledge of financial markets not required.

Seeking a Producer specializing in screening and booking for a new podcast in the works. Broadcast/journalism graduates, grad students and undergrads all encouraged to apply.

I'm the creator and host of a podcast that is nearly five years old, and myself and a couple of colleagues are ramping up towards recruiting guests for this new show, an interview-style format with a general interest topic (details after you've gotten in touch with us).

We believe this to be a strong concept, and at this phase we're in the need of a large queue of intriguing guests. Your main job would be to make initial contact with these folks and screen them based on their potential as guests, plus other duties as you grow into the position. There is a big educational benefit in that I will teach you the basic skills of interviewing and screening (beyond what you already may have learned), which will be solid skills for your toolbox.

There is compensation offered for the position both via commission and a financial stake in the show as a producer with the show's launch. Please send a brief note to the email provided describing your interest in the position and we will be happy to tell you more about the show.

Thank you for your interest!

Broadcast News Assistant Program
ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS — NO STRICT DEADLINE

Broadcast News Assistant duration: six-month term
Location: Arlington, Virginia

The News Assistant position is an entry-level program designed for recent graduates and aimed at providing practical experience in a broadcast news setting. The News Assistants are exposed to all aspects involved in producing a nightly television news program. News Assistants must apply for unit-specific positions detailed below. In addition to their daily duties, News Assistants attend a series of breakfasts with various members of our organization, including correspondents, producers, and reporters.

NEWS ASSISTANT UNITS DUTIES

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The National Affairs News Assistant performs a variety of duties for the National Affairs unit, including providing basic research, finding and pre-interviewing guests, logging feeds, and aiding reporters, producers and correspondents.

POLITICS: The Politics News Assistant performs a variety of duties for the Politics unit, including providing basic research, finding and pre-interviewing guests, logging feeds, and aiding reporters, producers and correspondents.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Good writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
• Pleasant phone manner and good administrative skills.
• Strong work ethic and effective time management.
• Knowledge of PBS NewsHour‘s journalistic style.
• Prior experience in a broadcast news setting is strongly preferred.

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

• Conceptualizing, building and executing native brand campaigns for advertisers.
• Acting as the primary creative contact for all branded content campaigns and working closely with sales, creative services, ad ops, and product development to create effective and engaging experiences. Also being able to seamlessly transition between Bisnow Media's multiple digital properties and accurately reflect the voice of each brand.
• Being passionate about the creative process and capable of handling the entire campaign, including initial ideation in brainstorms for RFPs, managing client revisions, and evaluating metrics to hone and advise on content strategy.
• Monitoring digital journalism, content marketing industry news and developments, incorporating those elements into our programs and keeping the team apprised.

Hiring an assistant editor with a strong interest/background in science writing, with a preference for experience relating to medical frontiers. The position is hourly, without benefits. It requires 35-40 hours a week.

The position will:

• Traffic copy edit, fact check and legal changes
• Manage writer contracts and invoices
• Follow bioscience and medical news
• Pitch ideas
• Report and write short pieces
• Wrangle art, photo and senior edit staff

NJ Advance Media is looking for a dynamic, digitally-minded reporter to cover New Jersey style and culture as part of our expanding features team. The reporter, who will be based in our Woodbridge office, will be an integral part of our digital-first newsroom. The reporter will be writing for NJ.com and will also see his or her work published in the print editions of our various print properties, including the Newark Star-Ledger, the Trenton Times and the South Jersey Times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties listed are intended as examples only and may not represent a complete list. Duties and Responsibilities, work schedules, and/or location may change based on evolving business needs.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in cultural, trends, fashion, style, VIP experiences and emerging trends. We’re looking for someone with the broad ability to profile the hottest new restaurants or chefs in the state; direct readers to the 10 best spas in New Jersey; define the best places around for a first date or the most romantic places to get married.

We want a reporter comfortable telling stories in many different mediums, whether through words, photos or video; someone with a strong point of view and a healthy sense of humor; someone whose passion for great journalism is matched only by a passion for innovation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
● a degree in journalism, English or communications, or a related field;
● a minimum of 2 years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing;
● a love of social media and an ability to use it to expand the reach of stories and grow online audience;
● an ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks
appropriately;
● a solid understanding of news writing, journalism ethics and story structure;
● a deep knowledge of and passion for New Jersey — or the ability to learn fast;
● Other duties as assigned.

Mongabay, an award-winning environmental news website, is seeking freelance reporters who have either recently been, are planning to travel to, have expertise in, or are based in one of the following countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Liberia, Rep. of Congo, Dem. Republic of Congo, Guyana, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.

We are seeking stories from freelance journalists about the forests and forest-related issues of these countries on topics including: rights and interests of forest-dependent populations, governance, legality, REDD+, green growth, deforestation-free commodity supply chains, and more.