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| JOB TITLE: |
SPORTS REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE NEW MEXICAN |
| LOCATION: |
SANTA FE, NM |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Join a four-person team covering
high-school sports in beautiful,
diverse, culturally rich Northern New Mexico. You
would have room to write and encouragement for in-depth reporting. You
would work
for The New Mexican, the West’s oldest newspaper in the West’s
oldest community. The news organization is a locally owned institution
that has
been here for 161 years but is ambitiously up to date and innovative in
online
and digital delivery. Add those digital efforts to the
24,000-circualtion
daily, and you would be part of an organization whose readership is
exploding
to almost 100,000 a day. We serve a large area that spans seven
counties, where
fans are crazy about sports.
You should have a solid year of experience writing great game stories and developing compelling enterprise. A college degree and college media experience would help you stand out. DEADLINE: Aug. 14, 2010 |
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CONTACT:
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Send a letter,
resume and clips to: James Barron Sports Leader 202 E. Marcy Santa Fe, NM 87501 jbarron@sfnewmexican.com 505.986.3045 |
| JOB TITLE: |
PHOTOGRAPHER Job ID: 10056228 |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS |
| DESCRIPTION: |
 Requirements:Level of Job: Professional/specialist Education: Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise: Editorial-Photography/Pictures Type of Job: Temporary The Associated Press seeks a photographer for approximately 9 months to assist mainly in covering the oil spill in the gulf region as well as other stories as needed. The position may be extended for a longer period if needed and will be based on New Orleans LA. This photographer provides photographic coverage of spot news and enterprise as it relates to the gulf oil spill story and may also be asked to cover other events in surrounding states as required. This person works closely with the Regional Photo Editor, bureau staff and national editors to ensure adequate planning and coverage. He or she generates projects that add a dimension beyond the daily report. Travel is required. QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must have superior news judgment and the photographic skills to cover a wide variety of events competitively, plus a demonstrated ability to generate strong photos beyond scheduled assignments. Skills include a sharp sense of photo composition, the ability to compose as events unfold and tell a story photographically. Creativity is critical, as well as the ability to meet deadlines. The applicant must be able to edit digital images and transmit using appropriate technology. Proficiency in writing captions that are accurate and informative is essential. Multimedia skills, such as the ability to produce audiovisual slideshows for online use, are a plus. This person must be self-motivated and well-organized, with the flexibility to juggle priorities; good planning skills are essential. He or she must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills to deal constructively with co-workers, freelancers and members are paramount. The candidate must be eager and able to work as part of a team and to also work effectively independently. Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatoryThe Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Founded in 1846, AP today is the largest and most trusted source of independent news and information. On any given day, more than half the world's population sees news from AP. AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws. |
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CONTACT:
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For consideration,
go to
https://careers.ap.org/joblist.html enter Job ID: 10056228 in search box. |
| JOB TITLE: |
EDITOR -CENTRAL REGIONAL DESK Job ID: 10053401 |
| COMPANY: |
ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
CHICAGO, IL |
| DESCRIPTION: |
RequirementsLevel of Job: Professional/Specialist Education: Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise: Editorial-Copy Editing Type of Job: Full Time Editors on the Central Regional Desk edit and file news from a 14-state region stretching from Michigan to the Dakotas and south to Texas. They are part of a dynamic, 24/7 operation and work with editors from photo, interactive design, video and broadcast to ensure AP owns the coverage in all formats. Editors report to the Central Editor and Deputy, and they work closely with news editors and reporters in bureaus across the region to ensure AP content is accurate, well-written, packaged creatively and moves quickly. Editors ensure that urgent news is filed promptly and accurately, while keeping an eye toward developing the story throughout the news cycle and beyond. Central Desk editors will work on stories at both the state and national level, and in different formats, opening up multiple AP and industry career paths. Some night and weekend shifts are required. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have two or more years of professional news experience, with a history of leading and shaping stories, and editing creatively so that stories appeal to national and global audiences. A regional desk editor must have a broad understanding of state, national and international news perspectives, outstanding news judgment and a history of generating unique story ideas in a competitive environment. A regional desk editor must also show the ability to:
AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws. |
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CONTACT:
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For consideration,
go to
https://careers.ap.org/joblist.html enter Job ID: 10053401 in search box. |
| JOB TITLE: |
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE Job ID: 10055896 |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
NEW YORK, NY |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Requirements: Level of Job : Professional/Specialist Education : Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise : Editorial-Financial News Type of Job : Full Time The Associated Press Business News Department seeks a national real estate reporter who can break news and produce enterprise stories of great interest to homeowners, investors and other readers interested in real estate. QUALIFICATIONS:
The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Founded in 1846, AP today is the largest and most trusted source of independent news and information. On any given day, more than half the world's population sees news from AP. AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws. produce enterprise stories of great interest to homeowners, investors and other readers interested in real estate. |
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CONTACT:
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For
consideration, go to
https://careers.ap.org/joblist.html enter Job ID: 10055896 in search box. |
| JOB TITLE: |
REGIONAL
EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
PATCH.COM |
| LOCATION: |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Are you a
passionate and entrepreneurial online journalist and leader? Want to be
part of
a dynamic and innovative team of journalists, engineers, designers and
business
pros who are creating a bold new solution for our industry? Do you
think that
traditional news media just don’t get it anymore? Would you like to
manage a
team of local editors running news sites aimed at transforming
community
journalism and re-engaging communities? Competitive
salary and benefits package, including 401-K match and performance
bonus. Patch
Media is an |
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CONTACT:
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**Patch
is recruiting in the following states:
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| JOB TITLE: |
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR |
| COMPANY: |
PATCH.COM |
| LOCATION: |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Editorial Director Are you a passionate and entrepreneurial online journalist and industry leader? Want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of journalists, engineers, designers and business pros who are creating a bold new solution for our industry? Do you think that traditional news media just don't get it anymore? Are you looking for a leadership position in a growing media company with a vision for the future of our industry that involves transforming community journalism and re-engaging communities? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, keep reading. We're Patch.com, a start-up that's radically reinventing community journalism. Launched in February 2009, we currently operate more than 50 local news sites in towns with populations under 70,000 and we're expanding in more than a dozen states. Patch is founded on two core principles: that news matters in towns across the country and that we can create a successful business model to sustain it. Even as many newsrooms have been downsized or shut down, Patch is investing millions to create news sites across the nation using our dynamic proprietary platform to produce meaningful daily and enterprise journalism and pioneer new forms of storytelling to serve communities. We have won acclaim in the industry and coverage in The New York Times, Forbes Magazine, Bloomberg, NPR's "Talk of the Nation," "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer," and numerous industry blogs and Web sites. We've recently also announced Patch.org, a new non-profit that will allow us to collaborate with local foundations and journalism schools to cover underserved communities. Patch.com is looking for smart, innovative news media leaders to join our team as full-time Editorial Directors, leading and inspiring a team devoted to creating cutting-edge journalism and collaborating with the extended Patch team to innovate in the community journalism arena. We see this as nothing less than the future of online journalism. Visit patch.com to learn more about our mission and to visit our news sites. The Editorial Director will report directly to the EIC. Editorial Directors oversee a large geographic area that includes multiple sites, and they are ultimately responsible for the collective performance of those sites. Their direct reports are the Regional Editors, who each oversee 12 sites (with one full-time local editor running each of those sites). In addition, Editorial Directors together form the basis of a high-level editorial committee, working closely with the EIC to determine and execute the editorial strategy of the company. Responsibilities (to include but not limited to): • Recruitment, training and day-to-day management of a large team of editors and journalists across a substantial geographic area • Regional expansion planning -- manage the growth of an entire region Maintaining the editorial production and journalistic standards of dozens of sites • Managing according to metrics -- ability to study the traffic and user trends to drive decisions about content and operations • Innovating new ways of producing local journalism online • Identifying and pursuing prospective strategic partners (in an editorial context), including with area J-school programs • Attending regional journalism and online conferences as a representative of Patch • Managing a large budget • Coordinating with other business units, including the Directory team (responsible for listings) Required skills: • Experience managing, directing, and inspiring large teams -- especially teams of journalists • Sophisticated understanding of the mores of community journalism specifically, and of journalism best practices in general • Experience with multimedia and technology in the service of editorial, including video, photography and audio • Internet experience • Proficiency with Google Documents, specifically spreadsheets • Self-motivation and a desire to own big projects and deliver them under deadline • Ability to work in a lean-and-mean staff structure Desired skills: • Passionate about the web, social networking, and community journalism • Intimate knowledge of a specific geographic area, especially in understanding the differences between its constituent regional parts • Like working hard Unique Requirements: • Must own a car • Must be willing to work in a flexible "virtual" environment and spend a lot of time on the road (within the region) • Ability and willingness to work various hours throughout the day, night, weekends and holidays. Ie, comfort with an "always on call" mentality. • Bachelors degree • Degree in journalism or similar discipline • At least 8 years directly related professional experience • At least 5 years of senior management experience • Start-up experience a plus Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401-K match and performance bonus. |
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CONTACT:
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Patch Media is an AOL
company. We are an AOL
company. Apply Here |
| JOB TITLE: |
LOCAL EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
PATCH.COM |
| LOCATION: |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Are
you a passionate and entrepreneurial online journalist? Want to be part
of a
dynamic and innovative team of journalists, engineers, designers and
business
pros who are creating a bold new solution for our industry? Do you
think that
traditional news media just don’t get it anymore? Would you like to run
your
own local news Web site, where you'll tap the multimedia and social
media
skills you've mastered to transform community journalism and connect
with
communities? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, keep reading … We’re Patch.com, a start-up that’s radically reinventing community journalism. We launched in February 2009 and we currently operate more than 50 local news sites in towns with populations under 70,000 and now we're expanding again! Patch is founded on two core principles: that news matters in towns across the country and that we can create a successful business model to sustain it. Even as many newsrooms have been downsized or shut down, Patch is investing significantly to create news sites to produce meaningful daily and enterprise journalism and pioneer new forms of storytelling to serve our communities using our dynamic platform. We have won acclaim in the industry and coverage in The New York Times, Forbes Magazine, Bloomberg, NPR's "Talk of the Nation," "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer," and numerous industry blogs and Web sites. We've recently also announced Patch.org, a new initiative that will allow us to collaborate with local foundations and journalism schools to cover underserved communities. Patch.com is looking for smart, innovative journalists to join our team as full-time site editors. We see this as nothing less than the future of online journalism. Visit patch.com to learn more about our mission and to visit our news sites. Job responsibilities (to include, but not limited to): • Run a local news site – reporting, writing, taking pictures and video; finding, assigning and editing freelancers and local columnists, and connecting with the community to attract user-generated content • Provide an invaluable source of trusted news and information that will improve people’s lives. • Drive your site to become a landmark in the community. • Work collaboratively with colleagues in a region to produce impactful breaking news, features and enterprise journalism and storytelling, and create new ways to connect wit hand engage communities • Collaborate with the business team to build and maintain your town's directory of key officials, organizations and business listings Required skills: • Recent community journalism experience • Ability to manage, direct, and motivate a team of freelancers • Ability to manage a budget • "Bull-doggish" reporting instincts and willingness to ask tough questions of important people • Experience in online journalism • Experience editing video, producing a Web site and/or excellent photography skills • Must have a firm grasp of AP style • Great news judgment • Adept with a variety of social media tools • Unparalleled organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills Desired skills: • Passionate about the web, social networking, and of course community journalism • Be able to quickly grasp the interests, rhythms and identity of a community • Thrive in a fast-paced environment • Entrepreneurial spirit and drive; start up experience a plus Education/Industry background: • Ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional reporting experience, as well as college media and internship experience • Degree in journalism, new media, or similar discipline (graduate degree a plus) Unique requirements: • Must be a flexible, independent, self-starter – you’ll work from home, the coffee shop, your car, the high school football game • Tools for the job … best of all we will provide them: including a laptop, smart phone, camera, police scanner, etc. • Must own a car • Must be willing to relocate if there isn't a site near you • Ability and willingness to work various hours outside of the typical M-F and 9-5, including evenings and weekends Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401-K match and performance bonus. Patch Media is an AOL company. |
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