| JOB TITLE: |
BUSINESS NEWS EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, D. C. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This editor will help direct coverage focused on
the financial impact of
general news events, with an emphasis on state legislative and regulatory initiatives. Working with editors and reporters around the country, this team player generates, assigns and polishes a steady stream of enterprise stories that affect companies, consumers and financial markets. This editor also assists reporters covering the business angles of breaking news. This position is a part of a new team whose work will reach AP's global online, print and broadcast customers. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and a fountain of ideas, with experience editing business news under deadline pressure. The job demands someone who is able to anticipate trends and spot the financial angles of events that may not appear to have a direct link to business. Must be able to write with AP's trademark speed, balance and clarity. Strong supervisory, organizational and communication skills are essential. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in five languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
NATIONAL BUSINESS REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, D. C. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This reporter will focus on the financial impact
of general news
stories, with an emphasis on keeping tabs on legislative and regulatory initiatives by state and local governments. This self-starter must spot and anticipate trends and analyze their impact on industries, financial markets and consumers. As a member of the Business News department, this reporter will be expected to produce a steady stream of enterprise, respond quickly to breaking news that affects investors, workers and policymakers, and help set priorities for nationwide coverage. This reporter's work will reach AP's global online, print and broadcast customers. QUALIFICATIONS: The right candidate will, above all, be a critical thinker. Also a must are experience as a business reporter or editor, a demonstrably strong grasp of politics at the national, state and/or local level and a broad world view. The job demands someone who is curious and savvy enough to look for the financial angles of events that may not appear to have a direct link to business. This individual needs the ability to cultivate industry and state government sources, learn about new subjects quickly and write with AP's trademark speed, balance and clarity. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in five languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
TAMPA BAY, FL |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Associated Press
seeks an experienced and versatile reporter to be
part of a four-person news team covering the Tampa Bay area and southwest Florida, with this person able to take ownership of the state's education beat. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience covering general assignment news for a daily newspaper or news service, and a demonstrated ability to deftly cover breaking news, score scoops and spot trends, in addition to being able to craft well-written enterprise pieces. This reporter must be able to work under strong deadline pressure in a competitive environment and show an ability to write for state and national audiences; experience with multimedia reporting is a bonus. Flexibility in scheduling and travel across the region are required. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
BOSTON, MA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This Reporter will
break news and produce enterprise stories of national
interest concerning Boston's public safety, infrastructure, public works, city transportation, homeland security, gun violence, drug-related crime, minority issues, disaster preparedness and other topics. The cultivation of productive sources in the mayor's office, the fire department, the police department and other public and private agencies is central to this assignment. Duties will include developing and producing national multimedia stories from the beat. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills as a reporter and writer, with strong competitive news instincts and the ability and desire to produce enterprise. The successful candidate will be experienced in FOIA, database research and enterprise reporting. Applicants should have strong planning and beat-development skills to project needs of the news report beyond spot stories and the ability to develop story ideas for all formats in consultation with bureau managers. The reporter must be an enterprising self-starter able to work with minimal direct supervision yet be responsive to guidance. He or she must have demonstrated abilities to organize time and priorities, spot trends before they become mainstream, and develop beat sources. Must be able to work accurately under deadline pressure and communicate effectively with sources, editors and colleagues across all media platforms. Candidates should have at least two years of full-time reporting experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or AP bureau. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
BUSINESS NEWS DESK EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This editor helps leads a team of reporters
responsible for
business-related coverage of regulatory agencies, Congress and the Supreme Court. The incumbent also works with AP reporters who cover economic reports from the Labor, Commerce and Treasury departments and the Federal Reserve. This editor drives outstanding news and enterprise coverage of topics that include energy, the economy, health care, technology, lobbying and transportation. He or she may be asked to edit a wide range of spot news, including stories on quarterly earnings, mergers and acquisitions and other company news and other news of broad interest. This editor coordinates coverage with other editors in New York who oversee teams of reporters on beats that include the economy, retailing, energy and health care. QUALIFICATIONS: The job requires strong writing and editing skills. The ideal candidate is able to edit a large volume of copy daily under deadline pressure. Excellent news judgment required. Applicants must have good communication and people skills, especially with reporters who are under deadline pressure. The success candidate must be a self-starter and a team player. He or she must be familiar with information resources and able to evaluate, select and filter them. Applicants must have some proficiency with specialized business databases and Internet resources, including but not limited to Capital IQ, SDC, Thomson Analytics, Lexis Nexis ad Morningstar. Required are three or more years as an editor and at least one year editing business news. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
PAGE DESIGNER/COPY EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
THE LOS ANGELES
DAILY NEWS |
| LOCATION: |
LOS ANGELES, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Los Angeles Daily News is seeking a page
designer
who can work creatively on deadline. We need an experienced daily
designer (at
least 3-5 years, please) who will brainstorm with editors, writers,
artists and
photographers, and then create lively pages for our news and business
sections.
Applicants should have extensive experience with newspaper pagination and copy editing, solid news judgment and the ability to work on a team. Knowledge of graphic design programs and online experience are a plus. The Daily News is a lively, aggressive and colorful news organization that focuses on the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. POSTED: 06/13/08 |
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To apply, send a cover letter, resume and work samples to: Brian Harr, Executive News Editor, Los Angeles Daily News, PO Box 4200, Woodland Hills, CA 91365-4200 or e-mail: brian.harr@dailynews.com. |
| JOB TITLE: |
STRINGER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
DELAWARE |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Associated Press is seeking to hire a
part-time stringer to help
monitor developments in state and federal courts in Delaware. The stringer would work directly with the AP's correspondent there and the Business News department in New York to identify, report on and write stories about court filings and trials that have a direct impact on public corporations. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of how the court system operates and experience covering bankruptcies and other high-profile business litigation in Delaware courts. Compensation is negotiable, but we envision guaranteeing a minimum of 20 hours of work per week. POSTED:05/22/08 |
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Send
a resume and work samples as e-mail attachments to bizstringer@ap.org
or by mail to: V. Basora, Business Desk, The Associated Press, 450 W. 33rd St., New York, NY 10001 |
| JOB TITLE: |
REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
TAMPA BAY, FL |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Associated Press
seeks an experienced and versatile reporter to be
part of a four-person news team covering the Tampa Bay area and southwest Florida, with this person able to take ownership of the state's education beat. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience covering general assignment news for a daily newspaper or news service, and a demonstrated ability to deftly cover breaking news, score scoops and spot trends, in addition to being able to craft well-written enterprise pieces. This reporter must be able to work under strong deadline pressure in a competitive environment and show an ability to write for state and national audiences; experience with multimedia reporting is a bonus. Flexibility in scheduling and travel across the region are required. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/22/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
NEWSPERSON/SPORTS PRODUCER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
NEW YORK CITY, NY |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This producer is
experienced in television sports with strong journalism
and writing skills to produce online video stories. We want a producer who can take ownership of his/her stories and works through multiple obstacles to get the job done. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should have a vast knowledge of all sports and can navigate the complicated rights and restrictions issues surrounding major leagues sports. Strong interpersonal communications skills are a must. The ideal candidate must have solid sports judgment, be able to react quickly to breaking news and have the ability to work in a high-pressure, dynamic newsroom environment. He or she must be able to work independently and with various levels of staff and management. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts depending on sports coverage needs. Previous experience working in a multimedia newsroom environment and non-linear video editing like FinalCut Pro is preferred. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/22/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
POLITICAL REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
DENVER, CO |
| DESCRIPTION: |
For the world's largest
news organization, this person provides
political coverage for Colorado and the West, spotting trends and explaining to readers how the region's changing demographics and culture translates into policies and politics. He or she works with the News Editor to set beat agendas. The incumbent maintains responsibility for aggressive news coverage, including source development that leads to Associated Press exclusives. He or she works on other reporting and editing assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a related position. He or she will display a proven record of breaking news on a political beat and developing sources. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/22/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
STATEHOUSE REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
AUSTIN, TX |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Associated Press
seeks an experienced statehouse reporter for its
Austin, Texas office who will lead the news cooperative's watchdog coverage of the Texas statehouse and government agencies. The reporter would write, report and edit breaking news and enterprise for print, broadcast and online with an emphasis on accountability journalism and well-written, timely, sophisticated and exclusive stories. The incumbent will vigorously pursue breaking news and tips of all kinds and with the needs of a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week wire service in mind. He or she promptly handles member requests, regularly offers original story ideas, identifies news trends, develops sources, identifies beat opportunities and contributes high-impact spot and enterprise reports of national and international interest. This person works closely with other AP writers and editors around the world. He or she coordinates all coverage plans with photos, multimedia, online video, graphics and broadcast departments. QUALIFICATIONS: The job requires a minimum of five years of experience as a reporter at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or wire service with experience writing both spot news and enterprise. Applicants must be fluent in Spanish and very familiar with Texas and federal FOIA laws. Experience in writing/editing copy for print, broadcast and online is preferred. The job requires solid news judgment and communications skills plus familiarity with a team approach to news coverage. Candidates should be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively manage time and work at any hour. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to quickly write stories with flair and successfully manage multiple coverage beats in any situation. Familiarity with the Texas statehouse, investigative reporting and multimedia production are preferred. Applicants must demonstrate ability to cover a wide variety of news, including business, sports, lifestyles and entertainment. Candidates must be able to craft compelling leads and produce highly readable stories appropriate for a general global audience. All applicants must be able to make snap decisions under intense deadline pressure and in a highly competitive news arena. This person must be able to quickly write and edit copy to meet AP's standards for accuracy and balance, as well as style and grammar. Applicants also must have or be able to gain a strong understanding of AP needs across all platforms, including online, broadcast/TV, photos and graphics, and the ability to help shape our coverage accordingly. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/22/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
ASSISTANT SPANISH EDITOR/REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
EASTERN GROUP
PUBLICATIONS |
| LOCATION: |
LOS ANGELES,
CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Eastern Group
Publications, a chain of 10 bilingual (English/Spanish)
commuity newspapers in Los Angeles County has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Spanish Editor/Reporter -- Applicant should be bilingual, conversant in English, with excellent speaking and writing skills in Spanish. Responsibilities would include coordination of Spanish section for EGP newspapers, original//byline reporting on local community events and issues, and translations of articles. Must be available to cover evening and weekend meetings/events. Must have own transportation- Start Date: First week of June. Publishers of: Eastside Sun, Northeast Sun, Mexican American Sun, Bell Gardens Sun, Commerce Comet, City Terrace Comet, ELA-Brooklyn Belvedere Comet, Monterey Park Comet, Montebello Comet, Wyvernwood Chronicle Key Facts: Total Combined Audited Weekly Circulation of 104,000 Bilingual: English/Spanish 93 % Home Delivered to Key Zip Codes in L.A. County Drop Delivered to Multiple City and County Offices, local libraries, community centers and businesses. POSTED: 05/21/08 |
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Interested
applicants should e-mail resume and at least two writing
samples (in Spanish) to: galvarez@egpnews.com Contact Information: Gloria M. Alvarez Managing Editor Eastern Group Publications, Inc. 111 So. Ave. 59 Los Angeles, Ca. 90042 Ph# (323) 341-7970 Fax# (323) 341-7976 E-mail: editorial@egpnews.com Web: www.egpnews.com |
| JOB TITLE: |
NEWSPERSON |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Associated Press
seeks a temporary Newsperson to help us in our
Providence, R.I. bureau. This assignment is expected to last approximately one year and the incumbent will gain valuable experience and insight into the AP culture. Local candidates are strongly preferred and encouraged to apply. This newsperson is among a staff of three that covers such topics as the environment, legal issues, Brown University, politics and government. The bureau emphasizes original enterprise, being out front on news and writing for a national audience in a busy news state. The newsperson's duties will include writing for broadcast. The assignment will end in August 2009. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills as a reporter and writer, with strong competitive news instincts and the ability and desire to produce enterprise. Applicants should have strong planning and beat-development skills to project needs of the news report beyond spot stories and the ability to develop story ideas for all formats in consultation with bureau managers. A candidate must be an enterprising self-starter able to work with minimal direct supervision yet be responsive to guidance. He or she must have demonstrated abilities to organize time and priorities, spot trends before they become mainstream and develop beat sources. Applicants must be able to work accurately under deadline pressure and communicate effectively with sources, editors and colleagues across all media platforms. Candidates should have at least two years of full-time reporting experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or AP bureau. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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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| JOB TITLE: |
JOURNALIST |
| COMPANY: |
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE |
| LOCATION: |
RIVERSIDE, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Press-Enterprise
seeks a journalist skilled in writing, photography
and videography to join our team of mobile journalists - mojos. The position is suited to a person able to nimbly move from one breaking news assignment to the next with a sense of urgency - contributing first to the Web and subsequently to print. A good eye for enterprise stories is essential. A laptop and cell phone will be your primary connections to the newsroom. You'll often work from your car. The company covers Inland Southern California and includes an active Web site and a 170,000-circulation newspaper. The market is competitive and dynamic and the person for the job will need a minimum five years daily newspaper experience. POSTED: 05/21/08 |
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E-mail resume and five examples of work to Managing Editor John Gryka 951-368-9450 or :jgryka@PE.com. |
| JOB TITLE: |
REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
OMAHA, NEB. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This reporter will
provide coverage of the region's growing Hispanic
population as well as the effects of immigration on the region's culture and economy, with a heavy focus on the agricultural industry. The job carries with it a heavy emphasis on breaking news, source development and enterprise reporting, as well as some news desk responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, English or a related field in addition to two (2) years of experience in the same position or a related position. Candidates should have a track record of excellence as a reporter, writer and editor, with strong news judgment and a commitment to aggressively pursuing spot news and developing hard-edge enterprise. Applicants must have strong planning and beat-development skills. Applicants must be able to work accurately under deadline pressure and communicate effectively with sources, editors and colleagues across all media platforms. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Experience producing multimedia elements is desired. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/21/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
CHIEF OF BUREAU |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This manager leads the AP's largest domestic
bureau, working closely
with seasoned senior managers. Primary areas of the bureau's news coverage include the workings of the federal government and how laws, policies and judicial decisions affect the lives of the nation's citizens; the ways in which U.S. military, foreign and economic policy connect to events and conditions around the globe and help determine America's place in the world; and national politics, especially the race for U. S. president and for control of Congress. The chief works to ensure that AP's journalists keep ahead of the curve competitively through superior source development that allows them to break significant news, both through spot stories and longer-term projects. The CoB seeks to elevate the level of enterprise and explanatory journalism, raising both the ambition of the topics and quality of the writing and presentation. This person fosters accountability journalism that helps readers separate the spin from the facts. This person works closely across formats with photos, video, multimedia and graphics to create new ways of story-telling. This manager encourages collaboration between Washington reporters and reporters in other AP bureaus in the United States and around the world. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must possess superior leadership skills, including the ability to direct and motivate a large news staff. Applicants should have experience supervising and driving major stories and projects. Candidates must have ability to work closely with other senior managers in the bureau to form a strong, empowered leadership team. Strong news judgment and organizational skills are essential, along with an ability to conceive and executed sophisticated enterprise stories. Experience covering Washington is strongly preferred. Experience working in multiple media is also preferred. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/21/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
EDUCATION REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS |
| LOCATION: |
LOS ANGELES, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Los Angeles Daily News has an opening
for an education
reporter to lead our award-winning coverage of the nation’s
second-largest school district. Candidates need at least three to five
years
daily experience covering breaking news, complex stories and news
features. Investigative
experience is preferred. The Daily News focuses on local news and is
based in the San Fernando Valley.
POSTED:
05/21/08
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CONTACT:
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Send
cover letter, resume and six
to 10 clips to: Melissa Lalum Managing Editor Los Angeles Daily News 21221 Oxnard St. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Or email: melissa.lalum@dailynews.com |
| JOB TITLE: |
DRIVEN REPORTER |
| COMPANY: |
THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
EL, CENTRO, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The Imperial Valley Press in Southern California is
seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, aggressive reporter who can handle
a variety of stories from environmental, water and power issues to
compelling personality profiles and city government coverage. The
Imperial Valley Press is an award-winning 15,000-circulation, daily in
fast-growing Imperial County. The area is hot during the summer but
we’re two hours from the beaches and the mountains. Plus, our winters
are mild and beautiful. Daily newspaper experience and being bilingual
in Spanish is preferred.
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CONTACT:
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Send
a cover letter, resume and clips to Imperial Valley Press Assistant
Editor Richard Brown via e-mail at rbrown@ivpressonline.com or by standard mail to 205 N. 8th St., El Centro, CA 9224 |
| JOB TITLE: |
NATIONAL WRITER TO COVER RACIAL AND ETHINIC
MINORITIES |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
TO BE DECIDED |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This National Writer
breaks news and reports on trends involving racial
and ethnic minorities in the United States. Coverage includes relations among the races as well as the economic, political and cultural implications of an increasingly diverse society. This person explores the development and impact of government policy in areas such as immigration and affirmative action. This writer covers organized groups and leaders active on issues involving racial and ethnic minorities. This person also serves as resource for bureaus on related stories. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have demonstrated excellence as a reporter and writer. Should have a track record that shows ability to develop sources to help break stories related to the beat. Candidates must be self-starters capable of developing both spot news and enterprise coverage. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/05/08 |
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ASSISTANT BUSINESS EDITOR-ENTERPRISE |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED
JPRESS |
| LOCATION: |
NEW YORK CITY, NY |
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This new position will
oversee the development and execution of a
premium enterprise product for online and print. The goal will be authoritative, compelling and useful enterprise coverage across Business News' core news beats. Content will consist of stories, photos, graphics and a rich menu of online features, including photo galleries, interactive graphics and databases. Stories will range from off-the-news enterprise and exclusive beat enterprise to news analyses and columns. The enterprise editor will work with beat editors to plan enterprise coverage that meets the criteria of authoritative, compelling and useful. The editor will help ensure that content is thoroughly reported, well-written and timely and that online opportunities are maximized. Coverage will be aimed at a broad market of online, print, broadcast and commercial customers. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of business and finance and strong editing and managing skills. We are looking for someone with the entrepreneurial skills to help build an enterprise product and the managing and editing skills to help ensure high-quality execution. An applicant must be an excellent editor able to work well with and inspire high-performance editors and reporters, be a strong idea person, be well-organized and be committed to planning. At least three years experience as a business/financial editor or reporter required. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/05/08 |
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| JOB TITLE: |
NATIONAL EDITOR |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
NEW YORK, NY |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The National Editor will have the following
responsibilities:
* Oversees AP's coverage of national news, including the reporting efforts of all domestic bureaus on stories that rise to the level of high national interest. * Supervises the work of teams of national reporters and writers, including beat reporters, investigative reporters and feature writers. * Works closely across formats with photos, video, multimedia and graphics to create new ways of story-telling. Devises and executes strategies to broaden and deepen the national report, including participating in the development of new products. * Drives and shapes the report to ensure that AP dominates coverage of spot U.S. news events, produces competitive and compelling enterprise ahead of the curve, and breaks significant stories that shed light on the workings of government and society. * Ensures that AP remains dominant in its competitive coverage in the days and weeks after a big breaking news event. * Develops sophisticated coverage of U.S. news for a global audience. * Challenges reporters and editors to elevate the level of AP's coverage, aiming for more ambitious enterprise and investigative work, deeper contextual reporting and analysis, and richer explanatory stories that illuminate the connections between government action and the lives of its citizens. * Works to improve the quality of reporting and writing on the national staff both through coaching and by direct hands-on involvement when appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must possess superior leadership skills, including the ability to direct and motivate a news staff on a large scale. Experience supervising and driving major stories and projects is required. Sound news judgment and strong organizational abilities is essential, along with a sophisticated story sense. Experience working across multiple formats is highly desirable. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/05/08 |
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APTN NEWSPERSON |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This newsperson writes
and edits news stories using electronic
newsgathering and production equipment. He or she records events electronically at the scene of the story. This individual writes and edits broadcast-style scripts and advisories to accompany pieces. He or she conducts telephone and in-person interviews. The incumbent edits audio and video, selecting the most newsworthy stories of interest to members/client and angles to pursue. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have solid experience in all aspects of broadcasting. Applicants should have demonstrated skills in digitally editing sound and broadcast copy, writing broadcast copy, voicing reports, doing live air work and doing street reporting. He or she should have professional voice and air delivery, combining authoritative sound with a conversational tone. Applicants should have solid knowledge of domestic and world affairs. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of online news. He or she must be able to meet tight deadlines and react quickly to breaking news. Applicants must be able to work all shifts, including overnights, and all days of the week, including weekends. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in five languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/05/08 |
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APTN NEWSPERSON (VIDEO JOURNALIST) |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
NASHVILLE, TN |
| DESCRIPTION: |
This newsperson writes
and edits news stories using electronic
newsgathering and production equipment, concentrating on the country music industry. He or she records events electronically at the scene of the story. This individual writes and edits broadcast-style scripts and advisories to accompany pieces. He or she conducts telephone and in-person interviews for video, audio and text. The incumbent edits audio and video, selecting the most newsworthy stories of interest to members/client and angles to pursue. He or she is responsible for country-music industry script and audio feed. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have solid experience in all aspects of broadcasting. Applicants should have demonstrated skills in digitally editing sound and broadcast copy, writing broadcast copy, voicing reports, doing live air work and doing street reporting. He or she should have professional voice and air delivery, combining authoritative sound with a conversational tone. Applicants should have solid knowledge of the country music industry as well as domestic and world affairs. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of online news. He or she must be able to meet tight deadlines and react quickly to breaking news. Applicants must be able to work all shifts, including overnights, and all days of the week, including weekends. Some travel is involved. Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers. 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. POSTED: 05/05/08 |
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AP IMAGES ASSIGNMENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND
PUBLICITY MANAGER |
| COMPANY: |
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| LOCATION: |
LOS ANGELES, CA |
| DESCRIPTION: |
AP Images is a business
within the Global Business unit of the Associated Press. Overall, it generates significant revenue within AP. The department sells AP's photo library commercially. It offers professional picture buyers access to the most comprehensive collection of 20th century photographs from AP's vast print, negative and online photo library. AP Images licenses photos for editorial, advertising, personal and corporate use, as well as other purposes. AP Images also provides customized services to assist organizations with all their photography needs. AP Images offers the following products and services: AP Photo Library - a vast collection of photos featuring current events, historical, sports, entertainment, and much more; AP Photo Archive - a digital library with more than 5 million photos from AP's current photo report and a selection of historical images from the photo library; AP Publicity - a collection of promotional corporate photos featured on the Photo Archive and available for editorial use; Research & Delivery - AP Images representatives will research the AP photo collection and deliver images in any format on behalf of customers. THE POSITION As Assignments and Publicity Manager, this individual will be responsible for the following activities: * Managing sales for assignments and publicity imagery in the entertainment marketplace. * Targeting new avenues of revenue through prospecting efforts focused primarily in the entertainment vertical * Formulating and implementing sales strategies in furtherance of AP Images goals. Designing and directing implementation of specific plans; deciding on enhancements and other changes. * Forecasting revenue and plans departmental budget both on a short and long term basis. * Managing contract negotiations and determining pricing. * Responsible for all aspects of assigned territory and account base including customer pricing, terms of agreements, image usage, length of deals, and approvals for all contracts generated in this position. * Creating strategic licensing programs to key accounts establishing corporate programs designed to position AP at the parent level as a preferred source of images and other content and sell AP at the executive level. Entering into licensing arrangements on behalf of AP. * As part of strategic/key account sales process, identifying customer needs, tailoring AP Images solutions to customer's needs, and identifying new product opportunities for AP to develop, including graphics, text, video, and any other opportunities that leverage AP's multiple content capabilities. * Reviewing client programs and determining whether underperforming programs should be discontinued or renegotiated. Performs renegotiations. * Serving as a regular participant in management meetings, providing input and on revenue goals, corporate strategy, and other recommendations in furtherance of AP Images goals. * Determining needs and obtains necessary collateral or other materials to support defined territory. * Helping train new personnel or other sales teams. QUALIFICATIONS For this role, an advanced knowledge of the following is essential: * Assignment marketplace and opportunities across market verticals. * Developing list of potential assignment customers and key contacts within that organization. * Finding key photographers that may fit into AP Images' sales strategy. * Understanding of all major players in the publicity marketplace and key personnel within these organizations. Candidates will also have: * A minimum of 7 years business experience preferably in an account management capacity. * Past customer and revenue accountability is required. Ideally, the successful candidate has experience in a business generating at least $3 million in annual revenues. * Superior leadership qualities. The ideal candidate will be highly innovative, self-motivated and resourceful. Specifically, the idea |