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.

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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.

New York Editor - Newzulu.com

Newzulu.com is a crowd-sourced news wire service, based primarily on freelance journalism, as well as eyewitness and social content from around the globe. We verify stories from over 100,000 contributors in 150 countries.

We are looking for someone to head the outreach and cultivation of a thriving community of news contributors in New York, with special focus on Manhattan. The primary responsibilities of the Newzulu New York Editor will be to:

1. Fact-check and verify to the highest journalistic standards incoming story submissions from contributors.

2. Repackage stories for our wire partners and media clients.

3. Manage the dynamic New York community of Newzulu contributors (Newzulu.com) and expand it exponentially.

The Newzulu.com New York Editor will work closely with the Newzulu Global Editor-in-Chief who is based in Paris.

Daily tasks and desired qualities include, but are not limited to:

* Strong editorial skills: Reviewing, validating and publishing contributions (photos, videos and articles) on-the-go, identifying and designating contributions with high news value

* Editorial and strategic management of the Newzulu.com site

* Highly connected to the daily and long-term news agenda in New York and reactiveness to news stories as they break/unfold; issuing “Newscalls” to contributors and finding new potential contributors

* Collaborate with media sales team of our partner newswires and the Newzulu Paris team to ensure that contributions are published as quickly as possible, distributed and sold on the broadest possible basis within the USA and in overseas markets.

* Management of a creative and buzz-worthy social media presence

* Be a model Newzulu contributor, by submitting interesting and well-produced stories on a regular basis

* Impeccable English spelling and grammar, French and other languages a plus

The ideal candidate for this position is a high-level energy journalist-entrepreneur. We’re looking for someone with a passion for citizen journalism and news innovation, who is dynamic, can work independently and is a creative problem-solver.

The candidate must have a sharp news sense and be able to identify and pursue newsworthy stories. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. You must be meticulous about your work. A background in visual journalism is a big plus.

We’d like to hear from candidates with a proven track record of excellence in managing contributors and working under pressure and have solid social media community management skills.

THIS JOB IS BASED IN NEW YORK

Assistant Editor

This professional position is assigned as one of two Assistant Editors for Saudi Aramco World magazine.

Duties & Responsibilities:
-Assist and, as qualified, lead production of features and departments in print and digital editions
-Collaborate in the creative direction and editing of article concept, scope, research, visuals, design and copy
-Support digital, multilingual, multimedia and mobile publishing development
-Carry out online visual research
-Assist in Digital Asset Management and archiving of print and electronic assets
-Provide copy editing and proofreading
-Act as coach and production guide to global freelance contributors
-Check facts
-Track and project costs
-Assist and, as able, lead in report writing, presentation preparation
-Handle other departmental and company projects as assigned
-Travel to conferences in the publishing, magazine and Middle East educational fields
-Produce original writing, photography and/or multimedia content as assigned
-Attend printer color and press checks to ensure quality standards are met

Education and Experience:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications, Master’s Degree in communication’s preferred
-Five (5) years broad journalism experience with magazines and/or news media, in print and online
-Two (2) years broad editing experience, in print and online
-Knowledge or demonstrable interest in global Arab and Islamic cultures through heritage, travel, study or all three preferred
-Must have outstanding command of English and visual literacy
-Strong intercultural communication skills
-Knowledge of print production and pre-press processes and standards preferred
-Must have strong electronic interpersonal communication skills, work habits, work ethic, ability to adhere to company work hours, company policies and standard business etiquette
-Must have the ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to Windows/MS Office workstation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; scanners, fax machine
-Familiarity with current and emerging multiplatform media technology

Editorial Assistant (Temp to Hire)

Sourcing Journal, an apparel industry trade magazine, is looking for an editorial assistant. This person will support editorial staff in all activities leading to publication, including assisting senior editorial staff and overseeing tasks such as researching sources and locating images to accompany articles.

The candidate would also field phone and email queries regarding the company's published materials and may provide assistance of a general office nature for immediate supervisor, department head or others involved in editorial program of the larger unit. In addition, the role would require management and maintenance of all social media content and networking efforts. The candidate will create a daily journal newsletter, proofread copy for spelling or grammatical errors and factual inaccuracies and take on project management, marketing and PR initiatives as designated. The position offers great opportunities for clips.

Bureau chief, Chalkbeat New York

Chalkbeat, the national education news organization, is seeking an experienced journalist to edit Chalkbeat New York.

The ideal candidate will have experience reporting and editing about public policy issues — preferably K-12 education — for a major news organization. She or he will be entrepreneurial, creative, energetic, and a tenacious reporter and editor. The position involves leading a dynamic team of journalists; crafting a short- and long-term strategy for developing and distributing stories and engaging with readers; and working with Chalkbeat as we grow a national network of local education news sites.

Job responsibilities

The New York City bureau chief will be responsible for the following:

o Daily oversight of the newsroom including
o Managing a staff of three reporters and a community editor
o Assigning, editing, and writing a variety of stories (breaking news, analysis, investigative pieces, enterprise and features, newsletters, and aggregation), with special attention to innovative modes of presenting digital journalism
o Ensuring that content finds its audience through social media and other distribution pathways
• Working with Chalkbeat’s managing editor to create and execute short- and long-term strategies for developing stories that achieve our mission
• Working with Chalkbeat’s engagement director to create and execute strategies to ensure that our stories reach their intended audience, including education insiders, parents, and the general public
• Working with Chalkbeat New York’s community editor to plan and execute live events that connect our readers and our reporting
• Collaborating with Chalkbeat’s other bureau chiefs on editorial projects and strategic planning

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are energized by our mission and excited to help us build a news organization that re-imagines daily newsgathering without abandoning traditional journalistic values. Candidates should have strong reporting and editing skills, a passion for (and ideally, a strong familiarity with) the subject matter, and experience leading a team.

In particular, you should have:
• At least three years of journalism experience, with some management experience preferred
• A high level of comfort with the exciting opportunities and challenges inherent in helping to lead a start-up organization
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience on the education beat, a familiarity with New York, and experience running a WordPress website are pluses but not requirements. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive with full benefits package and, after one year of service, a 401k.

Staff reporter, Chalkbeat Tennessee

Chalkbeat, the national education news organization covering local public schools, is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as a reporter for its Tennessee bureau, covering the state’s role in influencing education policy and practice, focusing on issues such as school choice, standards, and funding.

The position involves daily coverage of the legislature, the state board of education, Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman and the Tennessee education department, and the growing set of advocacy groups who seek to influence education in Tennessee. The reporter will also cover how the state law- and policy-making apparatus affects daily practice in schools, with a focus on the Metro Nashville Public Schools and Shelby County Schools.

The ideal candidate will have experience covering public policy issues — ideally K-12 education — and statehouse politics for a major news organization. He or she will be mission-driven, entrepreneurial, creative, energetic, and a tenacious reporter. The reporter will be based in Nashville.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are energized by our mission and excited to help us build a news organization that re-imagines daily newsgathering while embracing traditional journalistic values. Candidates should have strong reporting skills, a passion for (and ideally, a familiarity with) covering education, and experience or strong interest in covering statehouse politics.

In particular, you should have:

• At least two years of journalism experience, preferably covering education, the statehouse, or related subjects.
• A high level of comfort with the exciting opportunities and challenges inherent in helping to launch a start-up newsroom
• A cursory understanding of education issues such as standards, school choice, and school finance

Compensation depends on experience and is competitive, with full benefits package and, after one year of service, a 401k.

Assistant/Associate Editors

The Dodo is seeking talented editors and writers to come join our New York City team. We’re looking for quick-thinking, sharp-writing, animal-loving all-stars as fascinated by animals as we are, who want to change the way we look at and understand animals. We’re hiring one associate editor (2-5 years experience) and several assistant editors (1-2 years).