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SPORTS COPY PRODUCTION EDITOR The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an opening for a full-time copy production editor in Sports. Duties include:
This position requires a minimum of five years of daily newspaper experience. Hours and days will vary but generally this job will work late afternoons and nights. If interested, send a resume, a cover letter and your five best clips to John Balkun, Sports Editor, The Record, 100 Commons Way, Rockaway, NJ, 07866-1116. The Record, with a circulation of about 150,000 daily and 180,000 Sunday, is family-owned and located in North Jersey. It has won the "General Excellence Award" as New Jersey's best large daily newspaper (for circulation more than 60,000) in eight of the past 10 years, including the past three years. The newspaper is located within 30 minutes of Times Square in Manhattan and is a short drive from the Shore and the mountains. Our company also owns the Herald News, a small daily, and about 60 weekly newspapers and magazines. |
MARKETING ASSISTANT, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION The Rutgers University Foundation on the College Avenue Campus, is looking for a marketing assistant. |
FULL-TIME JOURNALIST, THE MONTCLAIR TIMES The Montclair Times seeks a full-time journalist to cover its Religion beat, along with hard news, features, coverage of municipal meetings and general assignment reporting. Applicant must have a background in professional journalism and possess excellent communications skills. Knowledge of digital photography and Website skills preferred. The winner last year of the NJPA's New Jersey's best large weekly newspaper award, The Montclair Times is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please mail or drop off a cover letter, resume and examples of professionally published journalism to: Mark Porter, editor; The Montclair Times; 114 Valley Road; Montclair; NJ 07042. |
JOURNALISM JOBS PUBLIC INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE SALES MANAGER (09840011RFNA), NPR Radio Posting The mission of the Public Interactive Sales Manager is to evaluate and improve the overall quality and impact of public broadcasting stations' online presence by selling Public Interactive's software solutions. This mission requires the individual to build and sustain cooperative and consultative relationships between PI and public broadcasting entities, including radio and television station management teams -- General Managers, Web Managers, Development/Marketing Directors, Program Directors, and others. Optional work location: Boston, MA For additional information, including details on how to apply, click here. |
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER (0821022007RFEA), NPR Radio Posting Responsible for daily art and design needs for NPR.org, the online presence of National Public Radio. Will be responsible for the design and production of news and other editorial graphics and interactive storytelling applications, including information graphics, charts, illustrations and maps. Will also occasionally create graphics for other NPR Digital Media initiatives, such as the NPR Shop and external digital marketing efforts.
For additional information, including details on how to apply, click here. |
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR - WEST, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New Media Posting The Associated Press seeks a Multimedia Editor for its Regional Desk in Phoenix, Arizona. The Western Multimedia Editor leads the AP's multimedia and graphics content for the 13-state region (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska and Hawaii). Working with the regional editor, deputy and other managers, the Multimedia Editor leads staffers in the bureau to produce stellar online and graphics coverage from the region by creating multimedia presentations and developing multimedia storytelling talent in the bureaus. The incumbent will work on both spot and enterprise projects, and will be the point person for multimedia training in the region. This person will work closely with bureau news editors to develop Multimedia content for the best stories in the region. He or she makes assignments for journalists in the bureaus. In coordination with the Multimedia and Graphics Department in New York, the Multimedia Editor will ensure that top stories are packaged with graphics, slideshows, interactives and/or raw multimedia. The incumbent takes the lead for managing the region's best video opportunities. He or she works very closely with Photos, especially on enterprise that involves slideshows. The Multimedia Editor fills in for the assistant, deputy and/or the editor when necessary, taking over scheduling, approval of overtime and all other management functions for the regional desk. This person also makes management decisions for bureaus regarding multimedia when a local manager is not available. The Multimedia Editor takes the lead on evaluating the multimedia work from the region and contributes to appraisals. This position takes the lead on planning, budgeting and goal-setting for multimedia in the region, including measuring success. The Multimedia Editor works closely with bureau chiefs and other business managers on any membership, product or customer issues related to multimedia and video, and is responsive to those issues. 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. For additional information, including details on how to apply, click here. |
ASSISTANT WESTERN EDITOR, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Newspapers & Wire Services Posting The Associated Press currently seeks an Assistant Western Editor for its Regional Desk in Phoenix, Arizona. The Assistant Editor for the Western Desk works with the regional editor, deputy and other managers to guide the state reports and the region's contributions to the global report to ensure AP owns coverage in all formats. This person takes the lead on planning, editing, filing, and working with news editors to assign spot stories to reporters in a 13-state region (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Alaska and Hawaii). He or she makes decisions on what stories should and should not be pursued and which stories should move to global customers. The editor works closely with editors around AP on how stories from the region will be handled. He or she works with the other managers on the regional desk and the news editors in the bureaus on budgeting and goal-setting. The Assistant Editor is heavily involved with setting metrics to measure success and monitoring those metrics. This position plays a role in interviewing and hiring editors for the desk, and takes the lead on training desk editors. The Assistant Editor fills in for the deputy and/or the editor when necessary, taking over scheduling, approval of overtime and all other management functions for the regional desk. He or she also makes management decisions for bureaus when a local news editor is not available. The incumbent ensures that urgent news is filed promptly and accurately, while keeping an eye toward developing the story throughout the news cycle and beyond. This person must be able to work with a wide variety of reporters and editors. He or she takes the lead on evaluating the work of editors on the regional desk, including contributing to appraisals. The incumbent also helps the editor and deputy evaluate the performance of writers and editors in the bureaus. He or she works closely with bureau chiefs and others on any membership, customer and product issues related to news decisions, and is responsive to those issues. 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. For additional information, including details on how to apply click here. |
FREELANCE FREELANCE JOURNALISTS, DEUTSCHE WELLE, ENGLISH PROGRAM Freelance Posting Germanys international public broadcaster Deutsche Welle is looking for freelancers to work current affairs shifts in our English language service DW-RADIO/DW-WORLD.DE, based in Bonn, Germany. The jobs would include: Writing and presenting of live radio news in a self-drive studio; Writing news stories for the Internet; Producing radio packages and online articles for the daily current affairs broadcast; Researching stories behind the news from a European perspective; Field reporting for radio and online. For additional information, including details on how to apply click here. |
BOOKS EDITOR, INTHEFRAY MAGAZINE Freelance Posting InTheFray Magazine, an award-winning international publication that seeks to question, inform, and inspire conversations about identity and community, is looking for a book review editor to edit reviews of new and old works of fiction and nonfiction. Our organization is nonprofit and run by an all-volunteer staff, but there is a small honorarium for this position (payable every six months). It is a chance to interact with the publishing world, learn about online publishing, and work with bright, energetic writers and editors. We are looking for a talented writer and editor to correspond with publishing houses to request review copies of books and arrange interviews, find contributors, decide on books to be reviewed, and edit one review of about 1200 words or less each month for publication. We seek someone who can commit to working with us for at least six months for about five hours each month. All work can be done from your home, as you will communicate with other editors and writers primarily through e-mail and the phone. For additional information, including details on how to apply, click here. |
JOB OPENING/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/THE RECORD (BERGEN COUNTY‚ N.J.) The Record has an opening for a news assignment editor. Candidates should have strong news judgment‚ top-flight language skills‚ a persistent sense of urgency about covering the news‚ and a true appreciation for the reporting/editing partnership. The editor will define and focus beats‚ strive for a healthy mix of hard-hitting news/enterprise pieces as well as entertaining features‚ and help his or her staff meet uniformly high standards without sacrificing individuality. Seeking someone who is interested in both specialty theme beats and municipal coverage‚ and who gets really excited by a great story. Candidates should have at least seven years of daily newspaper experience‚ including at least three as a supervisor. The Record‚ with a circulation of about 163‚000 daily and 193‚000 Sunday‚ is family-owned and located in If interested in the position‚ send a cover letter detailing why you want the position‚ a resume‚ and samples of your best work to: Frank Burgos‚ Managing Editor‚ The Record‚ 150 River St.‚ Hackensack‚ N.J. 07601. |
JOB OPENING AT NORTHJERSEY.COM/DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR The Digital News Editor will be responsible for the selection and presentation of breaking news and latest news stories that will appear on the home page of NorthJersey.com and -- working with other editors and producers -- developing stories and multimedia content for the website. Stories and multimedia content will come from various publications that are under the North Jersey Media Group’s umbrella‚ including two daily newspapers (The Record of Bergen County‚ NJ and the Herald News) and several weekly newspapers. The ability to work with various editors is a key requirement of the position. The Digital News Editor will also oversee a staff of three assistant news editors and one breaking news reporter. Together‚ the digital news team will work closely with senior leaders of North Jersey Media Group in maintaining the website and growing the site’s audience. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and
Candidates should apply by Jan. 23 to Frank Burgos‚ managing editor‚ The Record‚ 150 River St.‚ Hackensack‚ NJ 07601. Or email him at burgos@northjersey.com. No phone calls‚ please. |
POSITION OPENING AT THE MONTCLAIR TIMES The Montclair Times seeks a skilled full time journalist to write and oversee its Community section. Will develop and write features and maintain event calendar. Reporting‚ editing and layout skills a must. Send cover letter‚ resume and published clips to Mark Porter‚ editor; The Montclair Times‚ 114 Valley Rd‚ Montclair‚ NJ 07042. North Jersey Media Group is an EOE. |
EDITORS NEEDED TO RUN SOUTH ORANGE‚ MAPLEWOOD AND MILLBURN NEWS SITES Do you feel like your local newspapers are out of touch with people in the South Orange‚ Maplewood and Millburn communities? Do you think you could do a better job if you had the time‚ tools‚ and a website at your disposal? Keep reading. We’re an internet startup looking to re-invent online news‚ and we’re seeking a web-savvy journalist to be the editor of three dynamic new sites devoted to all things South Orange‚ Maplewood and Millburn. In this job‚ you’ll be chasing down local news --- meaningful stories like the consequences of last year’s property revaluation in South Orange‚ or the effort to renovate Underhill Field in Maplewood. But you’ll also be doing much more. You’ll be running a definitive resource for the residents of your town listings‚ events‚ photo galleries and information on town services. It’s the right job for an utterly self-motivated individual who gets an adrenaline rush from multi-tasking‚ obsesses over small details‚ and can work flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have worked in journalism for 3-5 years and have a familiarity with general website production‚ including some photo and video editing. Preferably‚ you’re a local yourself‚ you have a car‚ and you’re plugged into a network of potential freelancers. It will be a huge‚ live-and-breathe-it endeavor‚ which is why we’re offering competitive compensation‚ benefits‚ performance-based bonuses‚ and an equity stake. Submit resume‚ contact information to: SouthOrangeNewsSite@gmail.com‚ MaplewoodNewsSite@gmail.com‚ or MillburnNewsSite@gmail.com. And please let us know where you found this posting. |
POSITION OPENING: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager with strong skills in journalism; desktop publishing in a professional setting; grammar and editing; layout and design in a professional setting for both print and Web publication; and excellent customer service. Other knowledge should include professional printing and video production. Under the direction of the Court Executive 4‚ Director of Communications‚ the selected individual will oversee the development and production of Judiciary publications and educational videos. Responsibilities will include writing‚ designing and producing publications‚ including newsletters‚ brochures‚ and reports for internal and external audiences; and supervising video production from concept through script development to production and post-production. Additional responsibilities will involve helping vicinage and central office operational units develop communication and public education materials‚ including editing‚ design and production support as well as training on publications methods and standards. |
TWO POSITIONS: ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press: Newsperson‚ NEW YORK The Associated Press seeks a Newsperson for its Money & Markets service in
New York City. This Newsperson reports and writes investment news for AP’s Money & Markets service‚ which is used widely by more than 150 newspapers nationwide in print and online. This newsperson is part of three-person reporting team that works closely with the service’s editor and three graphic artists to devise both compelling articles and engaging charts‚
tables and graphs. This person is responsible for spotting investment and economic trends to develop stories. This person also contributes to Money & Markets’ new weekend service and writes informational mini-stories to explain data about commodities‚ interest rates‚ foreign exchange‚ mutual funds and the day’s trading. For additional information‚ including details on how to apply. The Associated Press :Newsperson TRENTON The Associated Press seeks an aggressive reporter to cover government corruption and immigration issues from Trenton‚ N.J. After orientation to AP operations in the state‚ this person would be part of the team covering corruption‚ immigration and other top news in the region through accurate‚ aggressive and thorough reporting‚ strong and compelling writing and precise editing. In the past five years‚ more than 100 New Jersey elected officials have been convicted of betraying the public’s trust‚ and AP is seeking a reporter to complement existing staffing on this beat. The successful candidate will excel at investigative and accountability journalism‚ and have a record of aggressive and successful source building and using documents and public records to break news. This reporter also would devote time to delving into issues arising from immigration in New Jersey. As the nation’s most ethnically and racially diverse state‚ New Jersey is dealing with a host of immigration issues ranging from health care‚ housing‚ law enforcement and education to For additional information‚ including details on how to apply. 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 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. |
Do you know of a job opening or internship position in New Jersey media? Share your information with your fellow Garden State journalists here. Send an email to Barbara Reed at breed@rutgers.edu and we’ll post it here. |
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