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

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.

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.

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.

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).

The financial technology reporter’s main responsibilities include writing online spot news, industry conference coverage, and interviewing and developing industry sources for ongoing coverage of key operational, regulatory, post-trade and IT issues. Sources include: operations and IT managers at banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and other financial services firms; executives and managers at IT vendors, service providers, consultancies and specialist providers; and analysts at market research firms focused on the financial services industry.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the quarterly digital magazine. The news editor will provide sources for news coverage and projects but the financial technology reporter must create news contacts. The ideal candidate will have the capabilities to find and write breaking news and spot news quickly. The candidate will report to the news editor and publisher.

Attributes: Candidates should have strong communication, writing, interviewing and research skills. They will have to be unrelenting when chasing down major stories and in cultivating key industry sources. Previous experience in covering IT management issues or in covering securities trading issues is a major plus.

The News Editor will write and report stories, overseeing news flow to the website, e-newsletters, and print magazine, and assign and edit stories by freelancers and in-house staff. He or she will forge relationships across the library, school, and vendor communities toward developing in-depth knowledge of this unique beat, and seek to build a stable of freelancers. The News Editor will also edit and occasionally write features, edit opinion and other columns, and contribute to broader content development. The News Editor will also represent SLJ at conferences and on panels and webcasts.

Position Requirements:
• Position requires excellent reporting and editing skills, quick and independent decision-making around news and the ability to turn around polished stories on deadline.
• Experience with social networking in a journalistic context and other communication technologies is a plus.
• Substantial reporting experience required with print and/or online clips that show range of work including stories, analysis, news features, surveys, etc.
• Familiarity with libraries and education is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relevant humanities.

Benefits include:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending
• Basic Life insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company match

Job Category: Management/ Exempt
Division: Publishing and Product Development
Reports to: Cancer Discovery Executive Editors
Location: Boston or Philadelphia Office

The Managing Editor will direct the selection and delivery of the news content of Cancer Discovery and will work with the journal’s Executive Editors to develop special features. In addition to coverage of advances in science related to cancer; other topics include information regarding technology, business, people and places, therapeutics-related FDA activity, government and policy, and research funding. News is reported weekly through the online journal, and selected news content is published in and/or linked to the monthly print issue.

The Managing Editor will also be responsible for the ongoing development of the news section to improve the quantity, quality, and variety of content as well as increase readership usage.

The Managing Editor will report to the Cancer Discovery Executive Editors and will be a key member of the editorial team.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

•In collaboration with the Executive Editors and editorial team, plan and develop news and feature content that is topical, accurate, timely, and of interest to the oncology community.
•Research, write, and edit news stories.
•Ensure that acceptable, standardized practices are in place for news reporting and feature writing, and maintain documentation regarding these practices.
•Establish, monitor, and report on measurements for progress and informed decision-making.
•Set targets for continuous improvement of content coverage, quality, and turnaround.
•Manage and cultivate a cadre of freelance news writers/reporters.
•Manage multiple projects and deliver them according to scheduled deadlines.
•Work with the journal’s editorial, marketing, and production teams, as well as AACR’s Communications and Program departments.
•Collaborate with the AACR’s Science Policy and Government Affairs department to identify and develop relevant news stories.
•Represent the journal at relevant conferences and meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

•Demonstrated success delivering high-quality, timely news stories with scientific content.
•Ability to communicate directly with researchers and to translate technical scientific content to scientists working in other disciplines.
•Understanding of organization, structure, and ethics of electronic and print news media, journalistic techniques, terminology, and style, as they relate to scientific content.
•Outstanding management and leadership skills with the ability to maneuver and adapt practices in response to an ever-changing work environment.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•High level of motivation, initiative, and commitment to researching and delivering scientific news content.
•Highly developed interpersonal and diplomatic skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
•Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
•Ability to collaborate with department, staff, and others involved in the work of the journal.

Education:

•PhD in a biomedical or life science, candidates with MS will be considered; additional MS in journalism a plus.
•Familiarity with the cancer field.
•Seven to ten years of experience writing scientific news in the life sciences, as well as a history of effectively managing staff and freelance workers.

Here’s the skinny: Digital Trends, a privately owned tech website with a readership of nearly 20 million per month, is looking for part-time writers to tackle daily gaming and movie news posts. We’re looking for writers to work 20 hours a week, including the odd weekend post.

This is very much an entry level position with the chance to progress, but unfortunately we can’t guarantee this will lead to a full time staff writer spot.

For this job you don’t need to know the name of every game developer in the world or be able to list the filmography of every star in Hollywood, but you must be passionate about both fields and willing to learn. We can help get you up to speed on the current shape of the industries, but it if you aren’t already interested it will show quickly.

There will be days where the pressure is high. You will be expected to write clearly and concisely for a broad audience. Wit is good, snark is not.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
- You must have either a Journalism or English degree from an accredited four year college.
- Familiarity with AP Style is important, but we can help with that as long as you are willing to learn.
- The ability to take lots of criticism, most of it hopefully constructive.
- The ability to write and research quickly, then jump between subjects.
- You must be reachable at all times during your scheduled work hours.
- The skill to pick out stories that fit our audience, and the ability to self-publish when necessary.

Talented news reporter with sensational writing skills needed to join our growing team at Straus Media-Manhattan. We publish The West Side Spirit, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, The Westsider and The Chelsea Clinton News, weekly neighborhood newspapers. Job is located in Manhattan, and promises work with a terrific group of professionals. Competitive salary plus benefits.