J-JOBS DIGEST:
Journalism Jobs and Internships
vol. 11, no. 02
January 6, 2007 - January 13, 2007
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1. JOURNALISM JOBS:
The Associated Press
Chief of Bureau, Albany, N.Y.
ALBANY
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 13, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks a Chief of Bureau for Albany, N.Y.
The COB provides leadership and management of news, marketing and
administrative operations in New York state, a territory that excludes New
York City and Long Island. This person Leads staff in producing a
multimedia report that is essential to AP subscribers both in the region
and globally. The COB will be responsible for sales and marketing, and
building business with 49 newspaper members and 165 broadcast members.
The COB will work with the regional vice president, regional news and
photo directors and local news and photo managers to establish goals for
improving news coverage, producing revenue and preserving AP's
relationships with its member owners. This person frequently works with
New York City COB to coordinate coverage relevant to both bureaus. The COB
will be responsible for contributing to AP business operations beyond
borders, and be a creative thinker in product development and identifying
business outside of the territory.
This person determines the use of resources and staffing in a territory
with 20 editorial staffers in Albany and correspondencies in Buffalo,
Rochester and Syracuse. The COB helps to recruit, train, direct, motivate
and evaluate managerial, editorial and administrative support personnel.
This person works toward AP's goal of a diverse staff, and plans and
administers budget.
For consideration, e-mail a cover letter, resume and clips. AP is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newswire&ID=5018
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The Associated Press
Photo Editor, New York City
NEW YORK
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 13, 2007
Photojournalism posting
The Associated Press seeks a Photo Editor for its Photo Desk in New York
City.
This photo editor monitors and edits the flow of photos transmitted to the
New York Central Photo Desk by AP staff, freelance and member
photographers and photo editors system-wide. This person reviews and edits
photos for picture quality and caption accuracy before transmitting as
appropriate. This photo editor works closely with staff photographers and
member photo staffs to enhance the quality and quantity of the AP's photo
report. This person might also deal with topic-specific photo coverage
such as business and entertainment.
For consideration, e-mail a cover letter, resume and clips. The
Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=photoj&ID=5017
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Infocom Group / Bulldog Reporter
Media Researcher / Reporter
Emeryville
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 9, 2007
Magazines & Newsletters posting
JOIN A DYNAMIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
Infocom Group is a small East Bay publishing company that reports on U.S.
media as well as the corporate communications and public relations
professions. We produce subscription-based newsletters (online and print),
a daily online trade journal, six editions of a media directory, multiple
e-zines and other online products, conferences, audio conferences and
custom research projects.
We offer a team of great people, world-class products, a casual, friendly
working environment, competitive compensation and benefits. We䴜re
headquartered in Emeryville, CA.
RESEARCH THE MEDIA䴊SEEKING REPORTER TO INTERVIEW JOURNALISTS
JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS
Our Media Research Department is seeking a Reporter to gather ‰¥þPitching
Tips‰¥ÿ‰¥ädirect quotations from individual journalists about the stories
they are covering, how they work and how they want to work with corporate
communications and PR professionals. This reporter conducts telephone and
email interviews to confirm and enhance story-pitching information on the
most influential journalists, at the most influential media organizations
in the country.
The candidate will also assist in the completion of custom-researched
media lists for PR professionals seeking the perfect contacts for their
stories.
This position requires heavy phone work, excellent writing and data entry
skills. Proofreading and phone tests are administered as part of our
standard interviewing process.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=magnews&ID=4922
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The Associated Press
Correspondent, Boise, Idaho
BILLINGS
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 8, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks an administrative correspondent for its Boise,
Idaho bureau.
This correspondent plans, directs and participates in covering Idaho for
the state's newspapers, broadcast stations and their Web sites, as well as
for AP's national and worldwide audience. Writes spot and enterprise
stories while leading a staff of three in Boise. Working with the news
editor in Seattle, guides reporters in developing beat coverage and
encourages source development and aggressive reporting that leads to AP
exclusives. This person works with the Seattle bureau chief and News
Department to set goals for the state report and measure progress. Works
with the bureau chief to evaluate staff, provide constructive feedback and
help make recommendations on hiring, promotions and merit increases. Helps
maintain working relationship with newspaper and broadcast members.
For consideration, e-mail a cover letter, resume and clips. AP is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newswire&ID=4883
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1. JOURNALISM INTERNSHIPS:
Mastheads.org
Editorial Intern
Brooklyn
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 11, 2007
New Media posting
Mastheads.org is the leading online editorial masthead directory. We serve
writers, editors, media recruiters, and PR/marketing firms around the
country. We are looking for 3 (three) student interns to join our online
editorial staff. Students are accepted on an on-going basis. Junior and
senior journalism majors only.
Editorial interns will gather news items, edit pages, and make contacts at
top-circulaton magazines. Daily work duties will vary, 2-3 hours per day,
flexible to your schedule. Must be able to work independently and meet
daily deadlines.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newmed&ID=4977
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1. FREELANCE:
ECT News Network
Technology News Writer
USA
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 8, 2007
Freelance posting
ECT News Network seeks freelance reporters to write business and
technology news and features.
Join our outstanding team of reporters and journalists who produce
original daily news and insightful features for ECT News Network
(ECTNews.com). Openings are available for experienced technology
journalists who can write 2 to 6 articles per week.
Quick turnaround and outstanding writing skills, as well as in-depth
industry knowledge, experience and contacts, are essential. A solid
understanding of technology and the ability to write intelligently for a
savvy audience of C-Level executives, IT managers, computer technology
professionals and enthusiasts are a must. Interviews with industry
analysts and company representatives are required.
Openings are available for each of our online news publications:
- E-Commerce Times (EcommerceTimes.com)
- TechNewsWorld (TechNewsWorld.com)
- LinuxInsider (LinuxInsider.com)
- CRM Buyer (CRMBuyer.com)
- MacNewsWorld (MacNewsWorld.com)
Rates vary, depending on experience and assignments. A minimum of two
years of professional writing experience is required. U.S. applicants
only, please. Please e-mail your resume and two writing samples to
jobs@ectnews.com. No phone calls please.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=free&ID=4890
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1. JOURNALISM EDUCATION:
Univ of Louisiana at Monroe
Department Head
Monroe
Application deadline: 12/31/1969
Posted: January 10, 2007
Journalism Education posting
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Associate Professor / Professor and Head, Department of Communication at
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Department of Communication at ULM invites applications and
nominations for the position of department head beginning August 2007.
This tenure-track position will be filled at the Associate or Full
Professor rank and is open to applicants from communications disciplines.
The Department of Communication offers bachelor of arts degrees in speech
and mass communications and a master of arts in communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This nine-month position combines administrative duties with a two-course
per semester teaching load.
The department head collaborates with the faculty to accomplish these
ends:
䴢 Develop departmental goals and strategic plan
䴢 Maintain academic integrity
䴢 Develop, modify, and maintain strong curricula and programs
䴢 Recruit new faculty
Individually the department head provides leadership by these means:
䴢 Mentoring faculty (to include matching strengths of each member to
goals of the department, providing opportunities for addressing identified
weaknesses)
䴢 Representing the department to the college and university, and the
college and university to the department
䴢 Modeling excellence in academic and professional activities
䴢 Managing learning facilities, departmental budgets, and advising
efforts
䴢 Facilitating alumni relations and fund raising
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=jedu&ID=4962
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