Journalist

Qualifications:
- Current Masters students or Graduates.
- Expert knowledge of US politics and the upcoming elections.
- Excellent writing and editing ability
- Ability to formulate questions and conduct interviews
- Interest in Media, Arts and Culture a plus.

Responsibilities:
The journalist will travel with the team full-time, for 4 months from September-December 2016, during which they will:

- Research and formulate pertinent interview questions
- Conduct in-person interviews
- Transcribe material in transit
- Edit and Proof material for publication online and in print.

The position is paid. Salary commensurate with experience. Salary Range $1500 - $4000. All travel expenses and accommodations are covered during the 4 months.

Correspondent

Question More. Our journalistic motto says it all. It’s about the opportunity to hear your own voice and to tell stories without corporate restrictions and without agenda. Question More means real news without borders, constantly looking for the truth behind the accepted conventional wisdom, and not afraid to back down from anyone or any story. If these are the professional liberties that interest you and you’re ready to report news of the world in ways it has never been told, we want to hear from you!

Job Duties:
• Reports on live news events, breaking news and assigned stories
• Pitches daily stories with proper news angles
• Orders graphics and inputs graphics for assigned packages
• Schedules studio time and any necessary video feeds
• Coordinates and books travel when assigned to cover stories outside the New York City and North Eastern region
• Uses social media to promote assigned stories and the RT news channel
• Networks outside scheduled working hours
• Contributes, takes part and is engaged in all meetings
• Fills in on the anchor desk when necessary
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Political Science or International Studies preferred
• Minimum three years news reporting
• Excellent writing and graphics producing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Dalet or similar newsroom software application
• Command of the English language
• Ability to work in creative, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of domestic politics, national and international issues, financial news is a plus.

Social Media Editor

Social Media Editor
Entrepreneur’s Social Media Editor is responsible for implementing our social media strategy by coordinating with the editorial and marketing teams to increase engagement and site traffic with our large and active social audience.

Each day, you’ll be at the helm of our social media dashboard monitoring discussions and promoting our editorial content across all channels. You will identify trending topics and coordinate social and web content to keep Entrepreneur abreast of online conversations.

You’ll help grow our network of entrepreneurial enthusiasts, advocates for the brand and reader base by engaging in one-to-one dialog and helping answer questions and comments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
1+ years working as a journalist or a social media copy editor. Experience with an online publisher or media company is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in building and growing a social presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. Other platforms such as Google+, Tumblr, Snapchat among others are a plus.
Strong writer with good editorial judgment. Ability to develop a distinct and personal voice on behalf of Entrepreneur.
Adept at identifying and crafting engaging content by ‘listening’ to social media comments and be able to effectively interact and engage on behalf of the brand.
Experience with online monitoring and measurement platforms including but not limited to Facebook Insights, HootSuite, etc.

SALARY
Salary commensurate with experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
Leadership, relationship building skills
A go-getter who is flexible, demonstrates good judgment skills, works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong self-directed project management and organizational skills
Affinity for learning new technologies.
Have a strong understanding on how traffic is created from a site to a conversion (i.e. tracking, link structure, tagging and analytical reports).

RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-day account management including coordinating our social media schedule with editorial and promotional calendars.
Direct the editorial team with topics based on trending data from social media.
Seek out, respond to and engage all relevant inquiries on social sites to build loyalty and engagement via social media activities (customer service, promotions, events).
Identify opportunities, trends and new features in the social media space.
Work closely with SEO and analytics team in reviewing site analytics, trends and issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited college or university; 1+ years social media, journalism, or comparable professional, related experience.

Associate Editor

Entrepreneur is seeking an Associate Editor

Entrepreneur Media, the country’s leading destination for innovators and business thought leaders, is seeking an associate editor as it expands Entrepreneur.com, the website for its flagship title, Entrepreneur Magazine.

We’re looking for an associate editor to report as well as edit news and features. The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years’ experience.

A background in business journalism is preferred.

Anchor

We are looking for news anchors to get in front of the camera, live from our studio on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and booth at the NASDAQ. We’ll add another studio location as well in a few months.

https://cheddar.news/an-open-casting-call-for-business-news-anchors-1d31497b2ca#.u8bvrhoch

Junior Writer

We give you the power to take the wheel, write and publish articles free from editorial pressure on an international platform.
You get complete freedom - publish what you want and when you want.
You can write news and informational content. While of course we welcome specialists on particular topics, you are not confined to only write on one subject matter.
You will produce stories that are compelling, factually correct, creative, and written in a clear manner.

Compensation:

We are committed to a fair compensation system based on the performance of each article which, in most cases, ends up paying more than most freelancers would earn for a fix-priced piece.
All articles can earn up to $150 based on a number of views.
Senior editors earn a fixed rate per article they edit.
Certified Contributors earn a fixed rate per article on top of performance earnings.

Qualifications:

Subject matter expertise and ability to write interesting, informed articles.
Social network and SEO knowledge to attract an audience and increase the visibility of articles.
Enthusiasm for the platform and desire to change the world of journalism.

Career development:

We are growing rapidly so it is an exciting time to join our company. This is reflected in the great opportunities for career development in this role:

You will join Blasting News as a Junior Contributor. Your articles will be reviewed by our senior editors.
Once you have gained experience on the platform, you can be promoted to Mid Contributor and can publish in total editorial freedom, whenever you want without waiting for editorial approval.
You can be made a Senior Contributor based on the results you reach and the level of interaction with the community. As a Senior, you may publish your own articles without approval, be paid more to edit articles and take a greater role in community management.
If you perform exceptionally well, you can become a Certified Contributor, one of our Blasting News elite journalists, and report breaking news first-hand.

We have recently featured on Forbes and journalism.co.uk and are competing with the biggest new media giants. We are excited about what’s to come and you should be, too.

Join us now and be part of the revolution!

 

Broadcast News Assistant

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, which can be found on our website: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/jobs/broadcast-news-assistant/

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 reporter

The Staten Island Advance/SILive.com is seeking a web-savvy news reporter to generate engaging and dynamic digital content. This position’s primary focus is public safety and breaking news reporting. The right candidate is a highly independent, self-directed professional who appreciates diversity in his/her work and thrives on action—reporting live from a fire as the flames flare, being first at the scene of an accident.

Ability to work an evening shift is required.

For this job you must:

• Understand the standards and philosophy of real-time news
• Be comfortable working under pressure in deadline-driven breaking news situations
• Have a strong reporting and writing ability
• Be confident and competent when working independently
• Be assertive and creative when approaching news coverage
• Be an early adopter of new technologies, new processes and best practices for creating and maintaining digital content
• Be results-oriented and understand how to use statistical data to inform editorial decisions
• Be a problem-solver who can negotiate NYC’s public safety and governmental agencies
• Care deeply about local news and online journalism, and the role of community engagement in both

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with educational background in journalism, communications or a related field strongly preferred
• 1-3 years experience reporting, writing, producing and packaging digital content in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Demonstrated ability with producing and editing multimedia
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Knowledge of Staten Island’s issues, key players and geography preferred
• Must have use of a reliable car

Reporter

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Write and assign news coverage, as well as longer-form reported pieces of original, breaking news.
• Create original and reported news for a progressive political media-journalism company.
• Maintain a wide network of sources within American politics and progressive issue advocacy.
• Promote content via social channels, a daily newsletter, and other professional connections.
• Collaborate with other content team members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum three years’ experience writing and/or editing political news content.
• A competitive streak — you are adept at finding scoops and breaking news.
• A critical, seasoned eye for storytelling in any medium.
• Excellent organizational skills, focus, and the ability to work independently or in a group
• The ideal candidate also has a working knowledge of photo editing, photography, and familiarity with content management systems
• Impeccable grammar and attention to detail with an eye toward clean copy

Research Staff Writer

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. 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.
• Regularly write monthly magazine and daily web content.
• 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
• One to three years of experience reporting on financial topics and providing research-based analysis.
• A broad knowledge of global events and how they impact the financial industry and, specifically, II’s readership.
• A solid understanding of financial markets and an innate interest in finance.
• 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.