Hedgefund Reporter

Absolute Return has an opening on its news desk for a full-time 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, aggregation or repeating the days’ headlines.

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.

Fellow

The Grist Fellowship Program is an opportunity to hone your skills at a national news outlet and deepen your knowledge of environmental issues. We’re looking for early-career journalists with a variety of skills, from traditional reporting to multimedia whizbangery. We will offer exposure to the leading sustainability thinkers and theories of our time, real-world experience at a fast-paced news site, and the occasional scrumptious snacks.

Web Editor

We are starting a new media product (think BuzzFeed, ViralNova, Distractify, Upworthy and similar) based on our powerful content aggregation and processing technologies and looking for a smart and motivated journalist with great sense of humor to curate and evaluate our new feed. Further tasks may include web research and writing. This would be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills of discovering and handling most newsworthy and viral topics.

This position is part-time (2-3 hours per day) and remote.

Responsibilities:
• Outline and develop our own editorial line
• Evaluate current feed
• Propose original stories based on trending topics
• Write sample stories

Experience:

• Heavy internet and smartphone user
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Strong research skills
• Popular blog is a plus
• High rating on Reddit is a plus

Assistant Editor

BrickUnderground, the go-to site for an insider's view of New York City real estate, is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor to join our team.

The ideal candidate is a stellar writer and reporter with a strong work ethic, top-notch organizational skills, and a willingness to pitch in on all the editorial tasks involved in running a digital newsroom.

For the right person, this position will provide huge opportunities for growth and rapid advancement in an expanding media company. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), flex-spending, and a casual and fun work environment.


Responsibilities:

-Create and package several daily blog posts (including recurring features, link wraps and aggregated content)
-Brainstorm, report and write original stories on all aspects of buying, selling, renting, renovating and living in NYC
-Assist with social media efforts
-Coordinate production of weekly newsletter
-Post daily editorial content to CMS
-Attend real estate industry events 
-Support editorial efforts as needed

Requirements:

-1-2 years professional journalism experience or relevant graduate degree
-Ability to turn in clean copy
-Social media experience
-Interest in New York City real estate crucial; knowledge a plus
-Familiarity with Photoshop and CMS platforms major pluses

Associate Editor

Next Magazine, New York’s gay guide, is looking for an energetic mid-level editor to join our team. Successful candidates will have at least two years’ editorial experience as well as expertise in pitching, packaging and line-editing stories for print and online outlets. Experience at a weekly publication or blog is a plus, as well as familiarity with New York’s gay nightlife and entertainment industries.

Responsibilities:

Pitching, writing and editing multiple stories for one of the magazine’s sections on a weekly basis.

Uploading all section content to our CMS.

Working with our art director to conceptualize fun, fresh and engaging story ideas and layouts.

Writing weekly event listings.

Writing features and interviewing celebrities and other notables as needed.

Assisting art director in acquiring photos and photo credits.

Managing a team of freelance writers.

Curating and posting online photo galleries.

Qualifications:

B.A. in English, Journalism, Media Studies or related field.

At least 2 years’ experience working in an editorial capacity.

Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Superior attention to detail and copy editing skills.

An ability to generate quality, engaging editorial and blog content rapidly.

A passion for gay and pop culture, entertainment, nightlife and New York City.

Familiarity with current events as they relate to our readership.

Experience with CMS, InDesign or Quark. (Photoshop a plus.)

A superior ability to multitask.

Film, TV, publishing, nightlife and music industry contacts a major plus.

AM Drive Reporter

The KMBZ Radio Newsroom has an immediate opening for a full time Morning Drive Reporter for its top rated News/Talk station. Two years of on air experience as a reporter is necessary, degree in journalism is preferred. We are looking for people who love to get out, report with spirit, drive, and an understanding that stories need to be told, not read. Please include writing samples and audio of your work.

Staff Reporter, CNNMoney.com - Media

Staff Reporter - CNNMoney.com - Media

The Media Reporter will be responsible for covering breaking news and on media, including companies, products, personalities and industry trends. Story ideas must be sharp and compelling. Reporting must be thorough and efficient. Writing must be quick and clean. The reporter will work closely under CNN's Media Correspondent as well as digital editors, TV and digital video producers and graphics to create compelling content online and for on-air.

Qualifications: 2-5-plus years editorial experience. New media and business, tech, or media news experience a plus. Strong social media profile and experience a plus. Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

Online Editor

Job Responsibilities
The online editor will report on, write, edit, and publish multimedia blog posts and feature stories covering immigration news, policy, culture, and history on Long Island and nationally. The online editor will publish one to two articles per day, involving a heavy degree of writing, rewriting, and editing. He/she will also manage a bench of freelance bloggers. The online editor reports to the executive director.

*Manage press outreach for organization’s events and breaking news
*Organize events throughout the year that promote the work of the organization
*Maintain a diverse mix of paid and unpaid bloggers and reporting fellows
*Manage social media campaigns and online ad campaigns
*Draft and edit grant proposals and office materials
*Oversee website content and management

Qualifications
*Strong reporting, writing, editing, and copy editing skills
*Knowledge of video, audio, and photo storytelling and multi-media editing
*Familiarity with content management systems and basic HTML
*Ability to travel on Long Island, including a reliable car and valid drivers license
*Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
*3-5 years professional experience in online journalism or communications
* Master’s degree preferred
*Spanish-language skills a plus
*Interest in and knowledge of immigration issues

Reporter

On a typical day reporters at Law360 will file four stories. These stories cover a wide array of practice areas, including employment law, environmental law, intellectual property law and securities law; and most recently, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, real estate, project finance, and capital markets; in industries such as energy, financial services, health-care, media and technology.

Required experience includes;
- BA/BS in Journalism;
- Two years of paid, full-time reporting experience;
- One year of paid, full-time reporting experience with a daily publication;
- Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills;
- And an interest in business and legal issues.

Preferred experience includes;
- Graduate degree;
- Experience in news reporting (AP Style), covering legal, regulatory affairs, or business news;
- Or working with daily deadlines.

Hours for this position are 10:30a to 6:30p (regular shift).

Reporter

Money Management Intelligence is seeking a reporter to assume primary responsibility for covering the pension industry’s continuing switch to defined-contribution pensions and how it affects the asset management industry. The reporter will be responsible for producing two stories per day for the website, as well as two front-page-quality stories a month for the print editions. Topics to be covered range from investment mandates to people moves and investment strategies.

A big emphasis is placed in data-driven and analytic stories. The reporter will be expected not just to report available mandates, but to also dig deeper into what is driving them and what is likely to drive them in the future.

The position requires strong source-development skills and the ability to provide consistent breaking news, as well as enterprise stories relevant to our readers. Social media and data visualization skills are a plus. A finance background is not required.