The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for mid-level News Reporter for an exciting opportunity to cover breaking news in the DC area! This news source focuses on regulatory issues, financial crimes, and international stories. This is the perfect role for someone with at least 2 years of journalism/reporting experience who has meticulously thorough research skills and an ability to draw readers in with their writing. Salary to 65K depending on experience.

Responsibilities Include:
• Research and produce feature stories weekly
• Interview sources and discern latest developments
• Investigate and track stories
• Regularly coordinate with editing team

Qualifications Include:
• BA/BS degree required
• 2+ years direct experience writing and reporting news
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

The Ford Agency
1660 L Street, NW
Suite 608
Washington, D.C. 20036
EOE

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We are currently searching for a Staff Editor to compose, prepare, and oversee production of our PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER products. This position would be ideal for someone with strong copy editing skills and a passion for Journalism in the finance industry. The ideal candidate should possess some knowledge of the finance industry, more specifically retirement plans.

Key Responsibilities
• Source and compose articles, prepare material, and oversee production for daily PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER websites, as well as editing the work of colleagues.
• Source and report articles for PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER magazines as needed.
• Assist with production of newsletters, magazines, and online articles.
• Proof read, copy edit, and fact check articles, newsletters, website publication, etc. as needed.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER social media outlets (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Cover events online and in person (as needed)
• Additional tasks as needed.

Required Experience
• Bachelor’s in English or Journalism required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working for a publication across multi-media platforms.
• Must have experience writing in AP format.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize are essential for this position.
• Must have a desire to be involved in breaking news and immersing oneself in an industry.
• Knowledge of the Finance Industry, specifically the Retirement Plan Industry, preferred.
• Video production skills a plus

We are currently searching for an Editorial Assistant to assist with the sourcing, copy editing, and production of our PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISOR products. This position would be ideal for someone interested in learning about Journalism in the finance industry. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, have strong time management and research skills, and possess copy editing or proofreading abilities.

Key Responsibilities
• Upload and publish magazine to PS/PA website, along with ensuring that research pieces and web pieces are added to the website.
• Assist with production of newsletters, magazine articles, and special online articles.
• Proof read, copy edit, and fact check articles, newsletters, website publication, etc. as needed.
• Work in Excel to maintain and clean databases of contacts and sources, among other items.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of PLANSPONSOR and PLANADVISER social media outlets (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Assist with photo galleries after events (ex. IDing people, adding captions)
• Write articles for PS and PA magazine as needed.
• Assist the editorial team with special projects.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Required Experience
• Bachelors in English or Journalism preferred.
• 1 years’ experience in copy editing, writing or production for a multi-media platform or publication preferred.
• Must have experience with AP format.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize are essential for this position.
• Knowledge of the Finance Industry, specifically the Retirement Investment Industry, preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment preferred.
• The ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Must have experience with Social Media.

As a Staff Writer you will be responsible for writing polished, well-reported stories on the customer experience industry, focusing on customer service, marketing, sales, and employee engagement. Our audience includes C-level executives, directors, and managers of Fortune 500 companies down into the middle market. In this position, you will interview business leaders, industry analysts, thought leaders, and other industry professionals face-to-face and over the phone.

The person in this position will write two articles per week plus a blog that takes a personal perspective on the industry. All articles appear on 1to1media.com and in our weekly e-newsletter. In this role, the Staff Writer will also be responsible for ghost writing executive blog posts, case studies, and an occasional whitepaper for 1to1 Media’s parent company, as well as contributing to the company’s quarterly Customer Strategist journal.

Because publishing is rapidly evolving, we are looking for a multi-tasker who is also adept at creating digital e-books on the fly, can record a podcast or a video interview in a jiffy, and find stock images for his or her articles.

We are a tight-knit group of employees who wear multiple hats. We welcome an engaging person who brings a fresh perspective and isn’t afraid to share ideas that he or she gleans from attending industry events, interviews, or from scanning related news sources. This person should also be active in social media.

Position Requirements:
• 4-year college degree
• 2 years of reporting experience with proven ability to interview sources by phone and face-to-face
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style
• Experience working under deadlines
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely
• Ability to travel a minimum of 4 times per year, as well as attend ongoing events in New York City

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience as a business reporter
• Experience in PPT and video production

Are you curious to know why some cities flourish and others falter? Do you wonder how humanity will progress in the coming years and centuries?

Tech Insider — Business Insider's sister site focused on tech, science, and innovation — is hiring an editor to join our innovation section. The editor will focus on stories about design, cities, activism, food, futurism, sustainability, and everything in between.

Our style is smart, conversational, exciting, and geared toward a general audience. That means you’ll be called on to edit and write quick aggregated posts, provocative essays, and feature stories, among other things.

You’d work with 1-2 reporters and an intern.

Does this sound like you?

You have excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
You have managed writers before.
You have an interest in the trends that will shape how we live and work in the future.
You love to multi-task.
You can make complex ideas easy to understand.

The Cipher Brief is looking for a Managing Editor to oversee the coordination of national and global security news and analysis that we produce five days a week.

Job Duties Include:

- Leading and managing creative ideas for original national and global security content
- Coordinating the efforts of reporters, analysts, and outside contributors to create the best content package on national security issues
- Managing the editorial production calendar
- Manage the development of contributors from locations around the world
- Manage the development of contributors within the business community
- Ability to develop sources in the national security space
- Ability to generate and contribute original articles for publication
- Develop skills of subordinate producers and journalists to produce TCB's unique blend of analytic insight with a journalistic spotlight on key global and national security issues

Requirements:

- Must have positive attitude, be a creative problem solver, and  consistently bring new ideas to the table
- Prior experience in a senior leadership position preferred, with specific experience with a digital, print, or broadcast news platform

This job is based in The Cipher Brief’s Georgetown office.

The Gentleman’s Journal are looking for a talented individual to join our office in NYC. This extremely exciting opportunity will give a lucky graduate the chance to break into the publishing world with a luxury based and style led magazine. Candidates must be driven, have a meticulous eye for detail, a strong way with words, the ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to generate compelling features and, above all, a passion for luxury lifestyle. You must have a true lust and knowledge for the luxury world and be excited to delve into this unmissable opportunity.

Duties will include writing about travel, watches, cars, fitness and etiquette, picture sourcing and copy proofing, meeting and leasing with luxury brands and clients and travelling across the US on press trips.

Opening is for a vacant position on the reporting staff of Hedge Fund Alert, a weekly newsletter that is the leading source of news and data for the $3 trillion hedge fund industry. Newsletter is 15 years old and stronger than ever thanks to a subscription-based business model.

Considered a must-read by financial movers and shakers, Hedge Fund Alert is not a trade pub but a true newsletter committed to aggressive journalism.

Candidates should have solid news reporting experience at newspapers or other competitive media outlets – and a desire to delve into the world of high finance. A background in business reporting is a plus, but not necessary.

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Assistant Editor
New York, NY

The Assistant Editor writes, copyedits, researches, and proofreads assigned articles for a tabloid newspaper for neurology physicians and a consumer-friendly magazine for patients, both published in cooperation with a medical society partner. Develops best social media practices/strategies for driving traffic to the publication websites and posts to the publication’s social media sites several times a day.

Surveys daily news feeds to determine noteworthy briefs in the specialty for possible article follow-up and/or posting to the website news blogs. Writes, updates and maintains the publication websites with rich media and news briefs.

Creates and produces podcasts. Researches and keeps up to date with developments in the field to identify newsworthy articles and topics for both the physician and consumer-friendly publication.

Attends relevant meetings/conferences as assigned, conferring with editor about which to follow up on to write articles about, conducting additional interviews as needed. Works with the editor to manage/traffic production of the print to iPad editions. Finds free or low-cost artwork to use to enhance articles both in print and on online. Participates in and contributes to regular department and company-wide meetings, as well as publication-specific meetings.

Participates in regular meetings with — and maintains a positive working relationship with — staff and officers of the medical society partner; responds to the needs and concerns of readers of both publications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Copyediting, proofreading, and rewriting
• Writing articles as assigned
• Post regularly to the social media sites to drive traffic to publication website
• Write and post brief articles to the website, as well as keeping it up to date
• Researching/keeping up to date with developments in the field to identify newsworthy articles and topics
• Cover relevant meetings
• Research and identify appropriate free/low-cost artwork to use to enhance articles both in print and online
• Participate in and contribute to publication-specific meetings with the society partner, as well as department-wide and company-wide meetings
• Assist with new product planning and development
• Performs other editorial tasks and projects as needed
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field, or equivalent experience required

Required Experience:
• 2+ years editorial experience in clinical/health publishing, preferably with newspaper-style publications
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Experience:
• Previous experience working with social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Google + preferred
• Experience creating podcasts
• Previous experience updating websites
• Experience with HTML a plus
• Experience with Hootsuite a plus
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
• Experience using AP style

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
• Strong editing and rewriting skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work closely with editorial and design teams
• Ability to work closely with staff of medical society partner

Travel Requirements:
• 10 – 15%, as needed, on occasion, to conferences, possibility of some international travel

Meet Science Vs

Science Vs is a podcast where we pit facts against fads — from the so-called benefits of organic foods, to the science of parenting, to concerns about fracking. On this podcast we pore over the scientific papers, talk to the experts and dive deep into those fads and fears that get stuck in our heads until we’re not sure what’s fact, what’s opinion, and what’s somewhere in between. The show is hosted by Wendy Zukerman. Its first season was produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

About the Job

Being a Gimlet producer offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team of audio professionals dedicated to high quality narrative journalism. Our producers are expected to take an active role in every part of the production process including pitching stories, gathering tape, writing scripts, and participating in intensive group edits. Gimlet producers are expected to be curious people who are enthusiastic about chasing stories as far as they can, regardless of whether those stories were pitched by them or assigned to them.

What You’ll Do

-Pitch ideas and research show topics
-Book and pre-interview guests
-Write scripts for the show’s host
-Help craft the story arc and narrative of each episode
-Direct recording of the host in studio and occasionally in the field
-Edit audio using Pro Tools

What You Have:

-Strong ability to structure compelling and unique stories
-2+ years experience working in narrative media, preferably long-form documentary-style audio or video
-Production or reporting experience
-A positive, solution-oriented attitude
-Experience in science journalism preferred

This is a full time job with salary and benefits based in Gimlet’s offices in Brooklyn, NY.