J-JOBS DIGEST:
Journalism Jobs and Internships
vol. 11, no. 09
February 24, 2007 - March 3, 2007
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1. JOURNALISM JOBS:
The Associated Press
Business Writer, Detroit
DETROIT
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: March 3, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks a business writer for its Detroit bureau.
This newsperson reports and writes business-related spot news and smart
enterprise close to the news. With the auto writer, this person covers the
globally important auto industry, including stories about the companies
and the cars and trucks they produce, as well as the people who drive the
vehicles and the people who build the vehicles. This reporter develops
knowledge about and sources within the auto companies and the United Auto
Workers, as well as wide variety of other Michigan businesses. This
reporter covers companies including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler Group
of DaimlerChrysler, Dow Chemical, Compuware, Domino䴜s Pizza and Little
Caesars. This newsperson coordinates daily with Detroit news editor on
priorities and assignments and works closely with editors in the Business
News department in New York.
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=5370
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The Associated Press
SEC Filings Editor, New York
NEW YORK
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: March 3, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks an editor to head a three-person team in New
York that will monitor and write stories based on electronic filings made
by companies and investors with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The team, part of AP's expanded financial news coverage, will seek to
break news as well as contribute content to other stories written by
Business News staff. They will work in close coordination with AP's
existing business and financial reporting staff. The team leader will
function as both an assigning editor and a line editor, and must provide
consistent guidance and feedback to the other members of the team.
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=5372
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Journal Editor
RESTON
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: March 3, 2007
Magazines & Newsletters posting
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), a non-profit
association conveniently located in Reston, VA, is currently seeking a
Journal Editor. NCTM is the world's largest mathematics education
organization, with 100,000 members and more than 240 affiliates in the
United States and Canada. NCTM is the recipient of the 2006 CARE Award as
one of the best places to work in Northern Virginia.
This position䴜s primary responsibility is insuring the mathematical
correctness and pedagogical appropriateness of manuscripts accepted for
publication in Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, a journal
targeted for middle school mathematics teachers and post secondary
mathematics teacher educators. Additional responsibilities include
involvement in all stages of publication process and daily contact with
Editorial Panel members, authors, editors and staff
NCTM has a 37.5 hour work week and offers an outstanding benefits package,
which includes an immediate required generous retirement plan and more.
The start date for this position is negotiable.
EOE
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=magnews&ID=5373
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The Associated Press
Sports Writer, New York
NEW YORK
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: March 2, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks sports writers for its national Sports Desk
in New York City.
These journalists should write with flair and have a knack for
storytelling. At the same time, this person should be able to slip into an
editor's chair to sharpen and improve copy.
As a reporter, this person should be comfortable covering a wide range of
subjects, including the professional leagues, amateur and Olympic sports,
television and general features.
As an editor, the job requires fast, deft handling of game stories,
breaking news and items on our sports digest. It also calls for a steady,
even hand in dealing with writers in the field. This should be someone who
is able to work easily with others and clearly give direction to writers
on breaking news, advances and features.
There will be writing opportunities, and that could lead to a beat
reporting job.
Familiarity with and ability to work with multimedia elements is an
important responsibility for the position.
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=5367
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Dow Jones Newswires
Bureau Chief, Indonesia
Indonesia
Application deadline: 03/15/2007
Posted: February 26, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
Indonesia-Dow Jones Newswires is looking for an experienced and energetic
journalist to manage our six-person bureau in Jakarta.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newswire&ID=5361
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The Associated Press
Product Manager
NEW YORK
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: February 27, 2007
Newspapers & Wire Services posting
The Associated Press seeks a product manager for its New York City
headquarters.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day product management of AP
Financial News (APFN), related business and financial news products. The
incumbent works closely with key customers such as Web sites, financial
services companies and newspapers to understand the needs of end users and
to maximize the use of APFN. He or she supports sales efforts by providing
market research, preparing presentations and attending meetings with
prospects and customers. This person translates customer feedback into
actionable intelligence for both the editorial and sales teams. Additional
responsibilities include, monitoring the competitive arena and drafting
reports on industry trends and in conjunction with the director of
Financial and Business Products, planning and monitoring budgets.
For consideration, e-mail a cover letter and resume.
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=newswire&ID=5362
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Gothamist LLC
Editor of SFist.com
San Francisco
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: February 28, 2007
New Media posting
We are looking for a dynamic individual to be the full-time editor of our
blog about San Francisco, SFist.com. The job requires a highly motivated
and curious individual who loves San Francisco and is interested in
writing about it for a growing audience. This is a great opportunity for
someone to get immediate experience and exposure in a fast growing form of
media.
The editor will be expected to write a number of posts per day, as well as
manage a group of contributors to maintain an daily editorial schedule.
The editor should be prepared to write about breaking news should events
occur.
The editor will report to the publisher and editorial director of the
Gothamist LLC network. We'll provide you with support to hold happy hour
events with staff and readers, but the editor largely be autonomous.
Gothamist LLC publishes city-centric blogs in 15 cities around the world.
Each of our sites is completely unique and strives to give an insider's
view of life in the city. We cover everything from breaking news to arts,
from food to pets, and sometimes get up as many as 25 new items per day in
each locale. We're always looking for new ideas and writers.
Our pay is competitive.
More information can be found at
http://gothamistllc.com
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newmed&ID=5364
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American Public Media
Public Insight Analyst
Los Angeles
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: February 26, 2007
Radio posting
Public Insight Analyst
Minnesota Public Radio|American Public Media (MPR|APM) believes the future
of journalism lies in a vastly expanded source network that goes beyond
the usual newsmakers and analysts. The rise of blogs and audience-written
material shows the energy and power of wide source networks. MPR|APM has
created a new model that combines the power of wide source networks with
the best of journalistic standards and practices. This Public Insight
Journalism brings the knowledge of people in diverse communities into the
reporting and story assignment process, informing the editorial content of
MPR News and APM national shows like Marketplace, Weekend America, and
American RadioWorks (see
www.mpr.org/publicinsight for more information.)
MPR|APM has a network of over 24,000 people who have agreed to help us
cover the news. The Public Insight Analyst joins a multi-media journalism
team that is creating, extending and using this new model for all our
programs. The job involves using many tools - from knowledge management
and database software to interactive games and public meetings 䴋 and
applying news judgment to turn public insight into coverage.
Position Responsibility:
Journalism duties:
䴢 Works closely with reporters, editors and producers to define how to
best use the public source network and its insight to strengthen news,
features and talk shows
䴢 Pre-interviews and vets sources and identifies best sources for
specific coverage
䴢 Pursues leads from public sources and identifies emerging trends and
story ideas
䴢 Synthesizes and confirms information provided by the network
䴢 Produces occasional stories for broadcast and Web
Online & Analytic duties:
䴢 Works with proprietary knowledge management tools and source database
䴢 Writes effective targeted surveys to generate useful information for
news staff
䴢 Analyzes large amounts of information from online simulations and
surveys using various software and synthesizes and distils results
䴢 Works with IT and Web staff to design interactive software and Web
sites
Relationship duties:
䴢 Cultivates and maintains relationships with public source network 䴋
by phone, e-mail and in person 䴋 to be responsive to source ideas and
extend the network
䴢 Organizes public insight meetings and events and coordinates across
divisions
䴢 Plans and executes outreach with other organizations to attract new
sources that fill gaps in database
䴢 Manages projects
䴢 Some national and regional travel is required
Required Education and Experience:
䴢 Bachelor䴜s degree is required. Master䴜s degree, preferably in
journalism, or equivalent experience is required.
䴢 2-3 years of full-time news or journalism work, preferably in daily
newsroom
䴢 Published print, radio, video or Web stories
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
䴢 Ability to establish relationships with the public in various ways
(meetings, phone, online, etc.)
䴢 Demonstrated skill in effective writing and public speaking
䴢 Ability to synthesize data and find trends
䴢 Passion for news and knowledge of current events from following the
news daily
䴢 Ability to work independently and manage projects
䴢 Team approach and diplomatic sensibility
Preferred Skills and Experience:
䴢 Online media creation
䴢 Audio editing experience
䴢 Facilitation of groups
䴢 Project management
Qualified individuals must apply online at:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/about/jobs/ and submit a cover letter and
resume, with salary requirements, to jobs@mpr.org.
EOE
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=rad&ID=5359
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1. JOURNALISM INTERNSHIPS:
www.techsoup.org
Technology Journalism Intern
San Francisco (SOMA)
Application deadline: None specified
Posted: February 26, 2007
New Media posting
TechSoup's editorial team is looking for an intern with an interest in
technology journalism. The internship will provide a student or recent
graduate from a writing or editing program with the opportunity to gain
hands-on experience at a Web-based publication that helps nonprofits
understand technology. The intern will help with editing, production, and
short writing tasks while receiving assistance from our editorial team in
developing larger writing projects for his or her portfolio. Our team
consists of publishing veterans from CNet, PC World, Tango Diva, and Wired
News.
Specific duties include:
- Writing brief "advice summaries" and case studies based on interviews
with social benefit organizations.
-Acquiring reprints from relevant organizations and publications and
publishing them to TechSoup.org via our content management system.
- Regularly updating promotional content and community blurbs in several
locations on the Web site.
-Reviewing articles on our site for inaccuracies and making changes as
necessary.
-Participating in, and occasionally managing, projects on our wiki and our
soon-to-be-launched blog.
Other information:
-This is a paid position at $12/hour.
-Hours per week: 10 minimum - 20 maximum.
- A portion of the work may be completed off-site (depending on the
project), but intern will need to come into the office at least 2 days a
week.
-Length of internship: 6 months, with the possibility of an extension.
-Reports to: Senior Editor
Who We Are:
CompuMentor, the home of TechSoup, is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to help other nonprofits find and adopt the technology they
need to more effectively serve their missions. Founded in 1987, we
currently have more than 140 staff members and an annual budget of about
$15.5 million.
Our TechSoup (www.techsoup.org) Website
hosts online discussion forums, an
events calendar, free worksheet and toolkit downloads, and many other
resources -- all geared towards helping nonprofits make better technology
decisions. Through TechSoup Stock (www.techsoup.org/stock),
we provide
donated software and hardware products to over 77,000 nonprofits in the
U.S. and around the globe. In 2005, we launched the NetSquared
(www.netsquared.org) conference, events,
and Website, all of which
showcase ways that nonprofits can use social web tools to dramatically
increase their reach and impact.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newmed&ID=5360
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1. FREELANCE:
Sorry, no postings this week.
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1. JOURNALISM EDUCATION:
Rowan University
Assistant Professor-Tenure Track
Glassboro
Application deadline: 03/26/2007
Posted: March 1, 2007
Journalism Education posting
Assistant Professor, Journalism, College of Communication Full-Time Tenure
Track. Contingent upon budget appropriations.
Review of applications begins on March 26, 2007,
* Please note that this position was previously posted.
Applicants that have already applied need not apply.
Description:The Journalism Department at Rowan University is seeking a
tenure-track assistant professor to teach online journalism and
journalistic web production. Professional experience in online journalism
strongly preferred.
The candidate will also be expected to be able to teach courses in print
page layout and production, and should be qualified to teach an
introductory newspaper reporting course. Experience in curriculum
development for online journalism is desired as is ability to manage an
evolving online sequence and participate in development of cutting-edge
curricula.Qualifications:Appropriate Master's degree required.
An appropriate doctorate or M.F.A. is preferred, though less important
than the qualifications cited above. For example, candidates with strong
professional credentials and significant progress toward the terminal
degree will be competitive. Evidence of successful college teaching is
required.
Start: September 1, 2007Salary:
CompetitiveProcedure:Interested candidates should submit a letter of
application, a curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation,
and evidence of successful college teaching experience to:
Professor Candace Kelley,Chair, Search Committee,Department of
Journalism,Rowan University,Glassboro, NJ 08028.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, see:
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=jedu&ID=5366
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