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The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.
The Associated Press seeks an enterprising reporter with a proven track record of developing sources and breaking stories to cover state government and politics as a newsperson in Des Moines, Iowa. This reporter also will be asked to work closely with the AP's national political team on coverage of the Iowa presidential caucuses and their run-up.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will seek to consistently break news and produce distinct, deeply reported enterprise about state government and politics in Iowa. You should be a self-starter who is comfortable with data sets and freedom of information requests, knows how to build a story from the local level and frame it for broader audiences, and can generate ideas that resonate in Iowa, the U.S. and around the world. You should also have an eye for how policies and legislation bubbling up at the state level connect with the broader political narrative across the country.
We’re looking for someone who will:
- have a great news sense, with the ability to communicate stories that people will want to share on social media.
- skillfully use social media for breaking news and development of sources.
- collaborate with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats – text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics – to deliver spot news and enterprise coverage of Iowa that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
- pursue innovative and inclusive coverage strategies while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.
- be able and willing to work any shift – including at night and on weekends – as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to explain complex stories in clear and compelling ways and do so swiftly and accurately on tight deadlines. You should be comfortable working in multiple media formats, from the field and from the desk, reporting on breaking news as well as beat-driven enterprise. You must be able to work effectively as a member of a team and should have at least two years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.
Other qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so.
- Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English.
- Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
- Basic proficiency in using an iPhone for photos and video is required. Advanced proficiency is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.
Application Deadline: March 10, 2023 @ 11: 59 PM ET
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, gender identity, disability or status as a veteran. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
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Job Category | Multimedia |
Company Description
Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to highlighting climate solutions and uncovering environmental injustices. Since 1999, we have engaged and informed the public about the perils of the most existential threat we face. Now that three-quarters of Americans recognize that climate change is happening, we’ve shifted our focus in part to demonstrate the ways that a just and sustainable future is within reach.
Over the past four years, Grist has scaled from a Seattle-based team of 20-25 to a nationally distributed organization of ~60 with a growing budget. Grist’s strategy centers on climate, justice, and solutions, and we implement our mission through two areas of work: Our award-winning editorial program and our work to transform talent and representation within environmental storytelling.
Job Description
Position Overview
Grist is looking for an Upper Great Lakes reporter to cover climate impacts, environmental health, and solutions to the climate crisis, primarily for a local and regional audience.
You’ll be based at Interlochen Public Radio, near Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. We’re looking for someone who can understand and explain the importance of the Upper Great Lakes to regional, national, and global ecosystems. This is a place where vast forests and sweeping sand dunes converge with one of the world’s largest sources of freshwater. You’ll pay attention to pressing issues like the future of the controversial Line 5 pipeline, how agriculture intersects with environmental concerns, and the impact of climate change on the surrounding region and its people.
We want the focus here to be on solutions: How are people working to address problems? Can those solutions be scaled up to statewide or national levels? What are the drawbacks? This reporter should be comfortable covering local impacts of climate change, but also expanding those stories to have regional, statewide, or even national significance.
Through Grist’s partnership with Interlochen Public Radio, you’ll file everything from daily news stories to features and other enterprise reporting. You’ll also get to work with the award-winning Points North podcast team. We want your work to be heard and read widely, so you’ll also be encouraged to pitch features to NPR for national broadcast, and share with listeners statewide through the Michigan Public Radio Network.
Radio experience is a plus, but not a requirement.
The annual base pay for this position is between $50,000 and $58,000 depending on experience. This role is a year-long position piloting a partnership between Grist and Interlochen, and is made possible by grants from The Stolte Family Foundation. This position is represented by Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild Local 37082 (“Grist NewsGuild”).
Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Writing quickly and accurately on deadline for radio, digital, and social about complex environmental issues for daily newscasts (when appropriate) and other platforms
- Propose, conceive, and execute digital and radio feature stories
- Pitch, report, and write at least one multi-month investigation or enterprise story
- Work with partner organizations on creating or adapting content to run in local newspapers and on Grist.org
- Work with Interlochen team for on-air pledge drives as directed
- Other duties as assigned by either the Interlochen or Grist newsrooms
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journalism or Communications Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
- At least two years of experience working in digital or broadcast journalism
- Impeccable news judgment and ethics
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team to solve problems and achieve common goals
- Experience with video and audio production tools, photography, social media is a plus
- Digital reporting/writing experience preferred; portfolio submission and/or writing assignment is highly likely as part of the interview process
Additional Information
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision coverage paid 100% for Employee premiums and 85% for Dependent premiums
- Employer paid Basic Life, ADD, Travel Assistance, STD/LTD, EAPs
- Voluntary Insurance include Health, Dependent and Transit FSA, Life/ADD, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401k with matching (vested immediately)
- Monthly WiFi Stipend
- Alternative Transportation Reimbursement
- Fifteen paid holidays per year (which includes office closure between Dec 25 and Jan 1) plus five floating holidays, one holiday to use within 30 days of your birthday, and 3 summer days
- Generous paid and unpaid leave programs
- Annual in-person all-staff retreat (subject to pandemic conditions)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this position. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
Total compensation package includes a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance. No phone calls, please.
Cultivating an inclusive staff is central to Grist’s focus on advancing equity. We’re interested in hearing from people who can work with diverse colleagues of varied experience. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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Job Category | Radio |
Company Description
Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to highlighting climate solutions and uncovering environmental injustices. Since 1999, we have engaged and informed the public about the perils of the most existential threat we face. Now that three-quarters of Americans recognize that climate change is happening, we’ve shifted our focus in part to demonstrate the ways that a just and sustainable future is within reach.
Over the past four years, Grist has scaled from a Seattle-based team of 20-25 to a nationally distributed organization of ~60 with a growing budget. Grist’s strategy centers on climate, justice, and solutions, and we implement our mission through two areas of work: Our award-winning editorial program and our work to transform talent and representation within environmental storytelling.
Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Writer to contribute to our enterprise coverage. We’re looking for someone with stellar news judgment, a passion for storytelling, a drive to develop their craft, and a deep commitment to provocative journalism.
The reporter will pitch, report, and write stories on topics at the intersection of the environment, climate, policy, and social justice. The right person for this job will be interested in approaching this beat from a narrative lens, producing rich stories that demonstrate how climate change is reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems. We're also looking for someone who is always mindful of equity issues that are often at the root of human-based climate stories. A reporter who can reflect on trends in climate change policies, economics, culture, and science would thrive on this beat.
What does this role look like in practice? You’ll generally write 4 to 5 stories per month -- ranging from roughly 600 words to a few thousand -- and land a handful of enterprise projects per year. Grist is a small team, so you may also be asked to contribute to newsletters, collaborate on larger projects, appear in the occasional video, and represent Grist at conferences and workshops.
The annual base pay for this position is between $72,500 - $95,000 depending on experience. Grist is based in Seattle, but the job doesn’t have to be. We have staff around the country. This position is represented by Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild Local 37082 (“Grist NewsGuild”).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceive of, report, write, and produce stories of varying lengths on topics at the intersection of the environment, climate, science, economics, policy, culture, and social justice
- Translate important trends and news in climate change into gripping prose that focuses on climate policy’s impact on everyday lives
- Contribute to Grist’s newsletters, special packages, and other projects, as requested
- Help mentor Grist fellows; be excited about sharing your methods and talents with your colleagues and learning about theirs
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3 years of reporting experience, preferably focused on climate, energy, and the environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Professional reporting experience, knowledge, and interest in climate
- A track record of covering stories of national importance and impact
- Comfort with magazine-style journalism
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfort with technology, social media, and digital tools for journalism
- Proficiency with desktop writing tools and web technologies for news gathering and publishing
- Superior organizational skills and obsessive attention to details
- Experience finding sharp, provocative angles on the news of the day
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate good personal judgment, and exercise a commitment to ethical conduct toward sources, story subjects, and readers
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
And it sure would be nice if you also had:
- Excitement about exploring innovative and creative ways to tell stories in a fast-moving environment, specifically for mobile devices
- Comfort with data sets or experience with data reporting
- A passion for helping Grist attract new, more diverse audiences for environmental stories
- A strong voice and no qualms about using it, but an aversion to preaching to the choir
- The ability to identify stories that will resonate online
Additional Information
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision coverage paid 100% for Employee premiums and 85% for Dependent premiums
- Employer paid Basic Life, ADD, Travel Assistance, STD/LTD, EAPs
- Voluntary Insurance include Health, Dependent and Transit FSA, Life/ADD, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401k with matching (vested immediately)
- Monthly WiFi Stipend
- Alternative Transportation Reimbursement
- Fifteen paid holidays per year (which includes office closure between Dec 25 and Jan 1) plus five floating holidays, one holiday to use within 30 days of your birthday, and 3 summer days
- Generous paid and unpaid leave programs
- Annual in-person all-staff retreat (subject to pandemic conditions)
- 100% Remote work with drop-in offices available in Seattle, WA and Brooklyn, NY
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this position. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
Total compensation package includes a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance. No phone calls, please.
Cultivating an inclusive staff is central to Grist’s focus on advancing equity. We’re interested in hearing from people who can work with diverse colleagues of varied experience. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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About KUOW
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. An independent, nonprofit news organization, KUOW is comprised of 130 staff members and maintains a $22M budget. Producing award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, and engaging community events, KUOW serves listeners in Seattle and Western Washington, with a coverage area of 3.9 million people and more worldwide online.
KUOW is a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington. More than 90% of funding comes from individual contributors and local business supporters who share the belief that an informed public makes its community stronger.
The Position
The Chief Content Officer (CCO) will provide leadership and vision for all programming, podcasting, and journalism at KUOW. Reporting to the President & General Manager, Caryn Mathes, the CCO’s role is to enhance design and integrity of content, expand offerings and their impact, and provide overall editorial leadership, to increase consumption of and loyalty to KUOW content. As the highest-ranking content creation officer, the CCO leads a team of 62 professionals, and directly oversees four Directors, designing standards and procedures to hold accountable high-quality content-making and content delivery talent. They will collaborate with the Digital division in pursuit of optimal discoverability of KUOW’s content and a high-quality digital user experience. Also, they will serve as KUOW’s representative in collective bargaining (SAG-AFTRA), assisting UW Labor Relations.
The ideal candidate will bring at least five to seven years of senior-level journalism experience in a modern media environment and significant expertise guiding strategy and leading large teams. Experience with public media, digital content and programming, navigating a hybrid university/community radio licensee and union environment, and the opportunities and challenges of issues facing a disrupted and dis-intermediated media environment would be an advantage. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in telecommunications or related industry is required.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $276,036. For more information on benefits, explore this benefits summary.
Commitment to Diversity and Racial Equity
KUOW and the University of Washington are equal opportunity employers. KUOW is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. They believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the community and fulfilling its mission. Women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
Application
KUOW has retained Campbell & Company to conduct this search. To read the full position guide and learn how to apply, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3kigo2h.
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Job Category | Radio |
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/guiding-values-and-principles/, our https://diversity.berkeley.edu/principles-community, and https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu/https://strategicplan.berkeley.edu
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit https://hr.berkeley.edu/grow.
Departmental Overview
The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism's mission is to expand the worldwide impact of truth-seeking, fact-based and inclusive journalism by training the next generation of diverse journalists to become exceptional storytellers. The newly-created California Local News Fellowship program will help launch the careers of Berkeley graduates and other early-career journalists as they work in news organizations throughout California, producing critical local reporting that helps to strengthen democracy and increase civic participation.
Berkeley Journalism's reputation for world-class education is recognized globally - and it has the awards to prove it. In 2021-2022 alone, Berkeley's faculty, students, and alumni were awarded, named as finalists, or nominated for 15 prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Student Academy Award for Best Documentary, The George Polk Award for National Television Reporting, the Online News Association's Student Journalism Award, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and more. And our students get great jobs at media outfits including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and many more.
Our faculty are thinkers and doers. They embrace their role as mentors to the next generation of ground-breaking journalists. They teach and inspire, imparting skills and energizing vision. Our students are vibrant, diverse, curious, driven, unafraid. They are the future of journalism, compelled by an insatiable desire to investigate and report stories that matter, in any form. Our alumni include some of the leading journalists in the world. They produce award-winning and important work — and are paving the way for our current students.
We live in a moment like no other, when the next generation of journalists can help restore American democracy by strengthening bonds of trust and credibility, bringing new voices, new leaders, and new cultural competencies to the field. If you want to be part of building the future of journalism in California and beyond, we want to hear from you.
Berkeley Journalism is looking for a committed, experienced newsroom leader to help launch and lead the new, publicly-funded California Local News Fellowship program, which will place Berkeley Journalism graduates and other early career journalists into paid, multi-year reporting fellowships in local newsrooms throughout California. Working with the Fellowship Project Director, you will help design, build and manage the overall fellowship experience. You will participate in the selection and matching of newsrooms and fellows and will lead the cohort of fellows that will begin the program in summer 2023. (This is a two-year contract position. If your contract is renewed, there's an opportunity to lead the 2025 cohort as well.) You will work with our small program team to design the fellowship orientation, training, mentoring and support programs. You will build strong and supportive relationships with the fellows through consistent one-on-one, small group and cohort-wide experiences and provide editorial support and other resources, as needed, either yourself or by engaging other experts. You will act as a coach, cheerleader and troubleshooter, helping to ensure the fellows are having a worthwhile professional experience and the newsrooms are benefiting from their contributions. You will help us learn from the fellows' experiences, so we continually improve the program and effectively tell the story of our impact. You'll be part of a small, ambitious team that aims to transform the face of journalism by changing who gets to be a journalist - all while building a ground-breaking project with the potential to serve as a model for how other states could invest in rebuilding local news in their communities.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 02/10/2023.
Responsibilities
- Leads the California Local News Fellowship program and is responsible for the placement of Berkeley Journalism graduates and other early career journalists into paid, multi-year reporting fellowships in local newsrooms throughout California.
- In collaboration with the Fellowship Project Director, designs, builds and manages the overall fellowship experience.
- Supports fellows to identify their interests, values, skills, and personalities, and understand how these factors relate to academic/career satisfaction and choices.
- Guide participants by providing decision making and goal setting tools helping them to identify interests, values and skills.
- Builds and maintains close one-on-one relationships with fellowship cohort. Builds strong cohort community (as a whole and sub-cohorts) to encourage group learning, sharing and problem solving.
- Researches, designs and develops fellowship training and mentoring programs, focused on building editorial expertise and professional development skills.
- Assesses the fellowship cohorts' editorial and professional development needs, designs the annual calendar of workshops and trainings, directly plans and delivers some training and builds and manages a network of outside facilitators and experts to contribute to the program.
- Manages a pool of contract editors who can be enlisted to support fellows in their reporting.
- Coordinates that editorial support with editors in the host newsroom to ensure editorial alignment.
- Designs and documents the training and support delivered to the fellows so we can replicate and build on the curriculum in future years.
- Creates and manages a support plan for any fellows who are struggling editorially or otherwise in their roles.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any issues or conflicts that arise with fellows or our newsroom partners.
- Identifies personal crisis situations and refers fellows to appropriate resources.
- Acts as a coach, mentor and troubleshooter, helping to ensure the fellows are having a worthwhile professional experience and the newsrooms are benefiting from their contributions.
- Maintains and enhances relationships with our newsroom partners.
- Ensures the fellowship is serving their needs and manages any fellowship turnover that takes place before the end of the placement.
- Counsels fellowships participants on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations.
- Provides career counseling to help fellows assess their goals and make connections to other newsrooms and organizations that could support those career goals.
- Significantly contributes to the fellowship program's quantitative and qualitative assessment efforts and uses the information gathered to continually improve the program.
- Continuously reviews program to measure effectiveness and adjusts as needed to improve the program and effectively tell the story of the program's impact.
- Contributes to marketing and outreach to promote the fellowship program and help recruit future cohorts.
- Manages the participation of fellows in our project PR and communications strategy.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.
- Advanced knowledge of and/or can quickly learn UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, employment trends.
- Strong ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.
- Strong ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
- Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 2yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for full UC benefits with the possibility of extension. This is a monthly paid, exempt position.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,300.00 - $104,400.00.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Other Information
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- This position is eligible for 40% remote work.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct policy.
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Job Category | Academic |
Job Description
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University—one of the nation’s premier professional mass communications programs—seeks a professor of practice to launch and direct the school’s new LA Content Studio. Hosted in the ASU California Center in Downtown Los Angeles, the Content Studio is a new, immersive strategic content learning experience in which students activate their multimedia content creation skills to build their own content brands, and work with existing brands to expand their content footprints.
The LA Content Studio is one of the Cronkite School’s many professional immersion experiences, which exemplify our “teaching hospital” model of education through hands-on learning and faculty mentorship. In the Content Studio, students cultivate their media and audience development skills as independent content entrepreneurs, producing video, digital, social and immersive media content; measuring content performance; and optimizing content strategy. Students work on parallel paths, partnering with an existing brand to tell its story through innovative, strategic content, and building their own independent content brands through YouTube channels, TikTok accounts, Substack newsletters, influencer partnerships and more. The program’s faculty leader will nurture students’ content creation skills, and develop their strategic approach, content measurement skills and audience development acumen.
The successful candidate is an experienced multimedia content creator of the highest caliber with an entrepreneurial spirit and a firm understanding of how to thrive in the content economy. The candidate must be a creative problem solver who is comfortable in an energetic, dynamic, startup environment while demonstrating a commitment to innovation and collaboration.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month appointment with an academic rank of “professor of practice.” Salary is commensurate with experience. This is not a tenure-track position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the L.A. Content Studio, an immersive incubator for video, digital and social content brands, and support undergraduate and graduate students in meeting the Content Studio’s learning outcomes.
- Guide students in goal-setting, content strategy and launch for their own content brands, and ideate compelling content guided by those strategies.
- Supervise student content production from conception to completion, for content produced both in the field and in the ASU California Center’s production studios, editing rooms and control room facilities.
- Develop students’ content measurement and analytics reporting capabilities, and lead optimization and monetization.
- Develop and engage clients for the Content Studio across a variety of industries, and lead client activation, strategy and relationships.
- Foster a learning culture that inspires students with relevant content, tools and techniques that enhance digital storytelling and audience connection.
- Engage in service to students and the Cronkite School, including student mentorship, committee work and guest speaking.
- Serve as a disciplinary thought leader, proactively staying abreast of new content creation techniques and technology updates; curating exemplars of superior professional work; and highlighting superb student work.
- Collaborate with school leadership and faculty to develop curricula.
- Perform student, school and university service work (e.g. serving on committees, guiding independent projects, making networking connections for students, supporting students in career development)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Ten or more years of content creation experience, at least three of which are in a content creation, content strategy or related role
- A bachelor’s degree in any subject
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience creating strategic content and campaigns for a brand, organization or media outlet with measurable success
- Expertise in content strategy, including goal-setting, audience targeting, funnel strategy, audience measurement, engagement and current trends/updates
- Exceptional video, digital and social content creation skills in mobile and studio formats
- Exceptional video editing skills, including robust knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent nonlinear software
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a content-creating team or role
- Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
- Experience working with students in a university or agency setting and/or mentoring emerging content creators
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in both professional practice and as a contributor to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Master’s degree
About the Cronkite School
The Cronkite School is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier colleges of journalism and mass communication. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake – accuracy, responsibility, integrity – the school fosters excellence and ethics among students as they master the professional skills they need to succeed in the digital media world of today and tomorrow.
Located on ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus in the heart of the nation’s fifth-largest city, with additional centers in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., the school has 70 full-time faculty members and more than 100 full-time professional staff and annual resources of more than $40 million. The Cronkite faculty is made up of award-winning professional journalists, strategic communications specialists and world-class media scholars. Cronkite professors include five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists; digital media thought leaders, top TV producers and correspondents, major metropolitan newspaper editors and strategic communications experts.
Cronkite offers bachelor’s degrees in journalism and mass communication, sports journalism, digital audiences, mass communication and media studies, and digital media literacy. The School offers master’s degrees in mass communication, sports journalism, investigative journalism and digital audience strategy as well as a Ph.D. program in journalism and mass communication.
Nearly 2,500 undergraduate, master’s degree and doctoral students are enrolled at Cronkite, preparing for careers in journalism, strategic media and related communications fields. Of the undergraduate residential student population, more than 60% come from out-of-state and more than 37% are students of color. The retention rate consistently exceeds 90%, and Cronkite students regularly lead the country in national journalism competitions.
The school champions a “teaching hospital” model of education, for which it has received international acclaim. Cronkite News is among more than a dozen full-immersion capstone programs at the school, in which students work in intensive, real-world settings under the guidance of top-flight professionals and in collaboration with research faculty.
About the ASU California Center
At ASU’s flagship Los Angeles campus, students can access internships and learning opportunities only available in a global city, and world-class faculty and innovative media projects only available at the Cronkite School. The California Center hosts the L.A. Content Studio, where students build their own content brands and produce content for existing brands, and Cronkite News‘ L.A. Bureau, where digital and broadcast students create award-winning news and sports content. The building is also home to Cronkite’s MS in Digital Strategy degree program—a graduate degree that nurtures digital marketing leaders—and the MA in Narrative and Emerging Media, which develops storytellers specializing in AR, VR and emerging media techniques.
The heart of ASU’s California Center campus is the flagship Herald Examiner Building, located at 11th Street and Broadway. Commissioned by William Randolph Hearst and designed by architect Julia Morgan, the building has stood in downtown L.A. since 1914. For decades, the building housed the Hearst Corporation’s Herald Examiner newspaper; now, it’s home to the L.A. Content Studio, Cronkite News’ L.A. Bureau, as well as video/audio editing bays, a broadcast studio, a 3D studio, classrooms, a two-story event space and more.
About Arizona State University
ASU is one of the largest and most innovative public research universities in the country, undertaking a bold reinvention of higher education as a New American University. With four campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, it serves more than 127,000 students on campus and online. For the past seven years, it has been ranked No. 1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report.
In the past decade, ASU has developed numerous new programs and units that bridge disciplinary boundaries to enable the exploration and discovery of new knowledge, while developing practical solutions to serve Arizona and the world at large. The university has strong and simultaneous commitments to educational access, excellence, and impact, and assumes significant responsibility for the cultural, social and economic vitality of its surrounding communities.
Applications
Submission materials must include:
- A cover letter stating qualifications
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- A link to samples of work created or produced, with a written explanation of the role the applicant played in the creation and execution of each work sample
- Contact information (name, address, email, telephone number) for three professional references
- A diversity statement that addresses their experience and commitment to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion over the course of their careers and outlines how they would advance DEI goals at the Cronkite School. The statement should be no longer than 500 words.
The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Cronkite assistant dean Brett Kurland. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: brett.kurland@asu.edu
Application deadline is April 2, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://apptrkr.com/3930354.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage: https://cfo.asu.edu/workplace-accommodations.
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Job Category | Academic |
Company Description
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.
Job Description
The NBCUniversal News Group is seeking a Senior Standards Manager for digital and social media. Reporting to the SVP and Head of News Standards, this person will be part of the NBCU News Group Standards Team, and will serve as the team’s point person for NBCnews.com, MSNBC.com and for branded social media content. They will be working with managers in NBC News Digital to set and maintain editorial and ethical guidelines, and safeguard the credibility and integrity of our journalism on those platforms. They will also be part of the larger NBCU News Group Standards Team, and will contribute support and guidance to all platforms, including NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, Telemundo and streaming platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the senior level editorial teams across NBCU’s digital news platforms to set editorial and ethical standards guidelines
- Review articles, scripts and social posts for accuracy, fairness and adequate sourcing and attribution
- Consult with editorial leaders on difficult or complex publishing decisions with standards implications
- Help uphold overall news division-wide standards policies and guidelines;
- Provide guidance to journalists on NBCUniversal's news standards
- Ensure that new and current employees are continually educated on News Group standards & practices
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher
- At least 5 years experience working in a fast-paced daily, digital newsroom.
- Leadership or management experience
- Exceptional news and editorial judgment
- Flexibility around working hours, including weekends and evenings
- Ability to handle confidential material with complete discretion
- Proven ability to remain calm in a high pressure environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and successfully with all levels of talent and management
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively while meeting deadlines.
- Must have ability to multitask.
- Strong business ethics, demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment.
- Prior experience in investigative journalism a plus.
- Familiarity with (or knowledge of) digital journalism and social media standards and practices.
- Self-starter; able to work independently and proactively.
- Strong writing and editorial skills.
- Must be open to learning and using new technology.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000-$180,000.
Additional Information
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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Job Category | Digital |
JOB SUMMARY:
This position serves as the Director of Wisconsin Public Radio. WPR is a service of the Educational Communications Board (ECB), a state agency, and the University of Wisconsin Madison through the division of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM). This position is a split appointment and reports jointly to the Executive Director of ECB and the Director of WPM.
Wisconsin Public Radio operates two statewide networks made up of 38 stations and additional affiliates, and is built on more than 100 years of broadcast history. WPR is headquartered in Madison with six regional offices across the state. This position has direct supervisory responsibility for at least five directors on the leadership team, and general oversight of WPR's 150 employees. The Director of Radio has strategic responsibility for all of WPR's fundraising, operations and programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides an overall vision for the broadcast, digital platforms, community engagement, and all aspects of radio's service to the state. Directs operations and strategic investments, and supervises personnel engaged in programming, engineering, marketing, development, engagement, production, and educational and/or other media services.
- 25% Drives strategic planning and strategic investments, aligns operational priorities with strategic vision, evaluates programs against the unit mission, vision, and values, and builds a sustainable and relevant unit and service
- 10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- 5% Ensures compliance with broadcast/digital standards, institutional policies, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations including broadcasting rules and regulations
- 5% Communicates and sustains editorial guidelines and protects the unit's reputation, sustains editorial integrity and editorial independence, advances plans to enhance the unit's public profile and community support
- 10% Manages revenue goals and drives revenue generation, directs development activities, solicits support, and stewards relationships with high impact funders, supports advocacy efforts, collaborates with donation and gifts board on budgeting, compliance, strategic investments, advocacy and community engagement
- 10% Develops the unit's budget, driving strategic investment in facilities, personnel, projects, and new initiatives
- 5% Collaborates with leadership on content delivery, public safety, and emergency alert systems for the state's communication infrastructure
- 10% Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups representing interests of the unit and fostering community and educational partnerships
- 15% Represent WPR on the leadership team for Wisconsin Public Media and as a Division Administrator at the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board
- 5% Provides leadership for staff recruitment, diversity, equity, inclusion and professional development practices
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
EDUCATION:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least five years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership in roles of increasing responsibility and complexity
The successful candidate will also possess a number of the following preferred qualifications:
- Experience in public media or other media organizations
- Past work in areas such as: financial resource management, technology, programming, marketing and/or fundraising
- Experience leading the development and implementation of organizational strategy
- Ability to lead and promote collaboration and build consensus in complex organizations
- Clear, concise and persuasive communications to individuals and groups in formal and informal settings, in writing and orally
- Demonstrated success working with community partners and other entities outside of the organization
- Commitment to creating workspaces that are inclusive, diverse, and equitable
- Unyielding sense of ethical leadership; ability to promote organizational and journalistic excellence
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The person in this unclassified position will be required to comply with the Ethical Guidelines for Editorial Staff of Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin located here: https://www.wpr.org/wpr-ethical-guidelines, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics and standards of conduct for state public officials.
This position currently has the flexibility to occasionally work remotely. Time in-person, in the office will be required depending on operational needs. This position will have the flexibility to be headquartered at one of the following office locations: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Superior, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Wausau, or Appleton. Remote work and office location flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
The University of Wisconsin and the Educational Communications Board are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Travel reimbursement for eligible interview candidates may be provided.
HOW TO APPLY:
The following must be received for your application to be complete: 1) Resume; 2) A narrative outlining your experience leading the development and implementation of organizational strategy or if you do not have experience with this, how you would approach leading the development and implementation of organizational strategy (no more than one 500 words); 3) A second narrative describing how your experience relates to the other listed required and preferred qualifications (no more than 1500 words). Finalists will be asked to submit a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
Questions? Contact: Fred Schulze, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706; (608) 262-4722; hr@wpm.wisc.edu.
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Job Category | Radio |
The Boston Globe seeks a talented journalist to join the Sports department as a web producer. This position will be part of a team focused on supporting the Globe’s digital growth on- and off-platform.
Globe sports producers write quick-turn breaking news and occasionally pitch in on coverage. They know how to present a story online in a way that will keep readers engaged, and how to use social media to amplify the Globe’s work. They know how to curate, they determine what stories deserve priority, and are interested in growing their skills to adapt to industry trends. An eye for compelling stories and strong news judgment are essential.
Familiarity and interest in analytics, live coverage, audience engagement, social media, SEO, or newsletters are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Write for all of the Globe’s platforms
- Enhance staff-written content with photos, videos, links, and other multimedia, with an eye on viewership and engagement
- Write compelling web headlines and use SEO tools to optimize story visibility
- Contribute to and execute social strategy
- Support the Globe’s newsletter and email suite
- Use analytics to determine story performance and make recommendations for how to better amplify the Globe’s work
- Assist on live coverage during games and other events on the sports calendar
Qualifications:
- A web-focused journalist
- 2-4 years professional experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of sports on all levels, and solid news judgment
- The ability to write well and write quickly
- The ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly
- An understanding of the ways younger generations engage with content on all platforms, and an interest in growing new audiences
- Someone who believes in the importance of digital expertise and is eager to contribute to a successful team
- A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
This position is based in the Boston area. Some in-office work will be required, but there will be flexibility. This position will include nights and weekend work.
The position will pay between $60,000 and $65,000.
Even if you are not sure if you fit all of the qualifications, please consider applying. The Globe is committed to attracting candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild
Vaccination Statement:
We require that all BGMP employees (including temporary employees, co-ops, interns, and independent contractors) be vaccinated from COVID-19, unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise. All BGMP employees, regardless of vaccination status or work location, must provide proof of vaccination status as instructed by the employee's designated Human Resources contact. Employees may request a reasonable accommodation or other exemption from this policy by contacting their designated Human Resources contact. Failure to comply with or enforce any part of this policy, or misrepresentation of compliance with this policy, may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.
EEO Statement:
Boston Globe Media Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other protected characteristic. Boston Globe Media Partners is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
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Job Category | Digital |
Compensation: $45,000-60,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Eligible for Benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, parental leave, and more
Start date: As soon as possible
POSITION OVERVIEW
We recognize that we are all related, interdependent, and that our collective voice is powerful and necessary in to ensure a world where our future generations can thrive. We believe that Indigenous knowledge and ways of being must guide us in developing and implementing solutions to address the issues our communities currently face. Visit our website to learn more about our values.
We are seeking a Programs Associate to support and expand existing activities and develop new programming that will positively impact Native-led nonprofits, and ultimately Native communities, nationwide. You will develop professionally through a wide variety work in nonprofit programming and operations through formal and on the job training. You will work with our Executive Director and fellow employees to carry out programs that uplift Native-led nonprofits and influence philanthropy.
As the Programs Associate you will be responsible, alongside the Director of Operations & Programs, for planning, scheduling, and implementing events and meetings. Current programming includes Native Nonprofit focus groups, Giving Days (Native Nonprofit Day and GiveNative), and training and facilitation series. You will also support development of new, upcoming programming.
ABOUT US
In 2008, a group of seven national Native-led nonprofit organizations founded Native Ways Federation (NWF) to activate and expand informed giving to nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. In March of 2020, Native Ways Federation hired its current Executive Director. Our active founding members are: American Indian College Fund, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Association on American Indian Affairs, First Nations Development Institute, National Indian Child Welfare Association, and Native American Rights Fund.
Native Ways Federation is positioned at the forefront of change. Our relationships with Native-led non-profits, philanthropy and philanthropy-serving organizations, and others allow us to influence and bridge the gap between these stakeholders and disrupt the “business as usual” models that perpetuate these entities.
We recognize that everything and everyone come into this world with gifts to contribute. We honor those gifts by acting responsibly toward one another. For our employees, this means offering generous and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance for individuals or families, paid time off through personal time, health and wellness time, holidays, and 6 weeks of paid medical or family leave. We also offer professional and cultural development opportunities to strengthen skills and cultural connections.
Native Ways Federation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment against current or potential employees.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND EXPECTIONS
- Prepares presentations, reports, documents, and letters to support program work processes and due diligence.
- Participate in nonprofit and philanthropic networks.
- Support in planning, coordination and facilitation of in-person and virtual meetings and events with staff, partners and stakeholders.
- Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the organization.
- Engage in program evaluation to assess strengths and identify areas for improvement.
- Producing accurate and timely reporting of programs statuses throughout their life cycle.
- Support the Executive Director and Finance Manager with annual programs planning and budget.
Other Duties:
- Support Executive Director with daily tasks, including filing and projects.
- Identify and undertake professional development and training.
- Handle and maintain confidential information.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working for a Native-led organization, Tribe, or business.
- Intimate knowledge of Native communities and culture.
- Minimum 3 years combined experience (education, degree, interning and/or working) in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
- Ability to learn new digital platforms. We use a variety of systems regularly, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Neon CRM, and Canva.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience running nonprofit programming.
- Managed multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines independently and in teams.
- Established and maintained relationships with people and stakeholders with a diversity of backgrounds (demographic, experiential, and cognitive).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, systemic issues to a variety of audiences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require extended periods of sitting with computer and screen use, and some repetitive movements.
Occasional travel for meetings and events in alignment with organization health and safety policies.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following items at https://nativeways.app.neoncrm.com/forms/careers
- Up-to-date resume
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are encouraged to apply.
View full job description here.
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Job Category | Administrative |
Thirsty for new knowledge?
Ready to join a creative and collaborative office that plays a key role advancing the reputation of one of the nation’s top public research universities?
If so, University Communications has two full-time openings – News Content Managers on its media relations team – that we invite you to apply for.
In this role, you will work with some of the world’s top scholars, awe-inspiring students and deeply committed administrators and staff members to help the University at Buffalo tell its story to Western New York, the nation and the world. These openings will focus on science and technology, health and medicine, and the university’s economic development initiatives, among other areas.
Primary duties include:
- Writing and strategically sharing accurate and timely news content – specifically, news releases, faculty expert tip sheets and multimedia content – to external and internal audiences.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to deans, professors, students and other members of the university community.
- Proactively working with regional, national and international media to help build UB’s reputation as a top public research university that’s committed to educational excellence, cutting-edge research and community service.
The ideal candidates will be self-starters who keep close tabs on local, national and international news, as well as the evolving digital news media landscape. Candidates should be true believers in the goals and mission of public education – particularly as they pertain to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion – and able to calibrate their tone and language to engage various audiences, as well as be an absolute stickler for detail.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years of full-time experience as a professional communicator in higher-education, agency, corporate, non-profit or news media settings.
- Significant experience developing content for news and web communications, researching stories, and interviewing subjects.
- Must have significant writing experience, experience with web technologies, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working strategically and independently.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred major or concentration: Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations.
- Social Media experience preferred.
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Job Category | Communications |
Date Posted: February 13, 2023
Industry: Nonprofit news site
Job Status: Full-time; highly competitive salary and benefits
Website: newbedfordlight.org
The new Editor-in-Chief of the New Bedford Light will take the helm of one of the country’s most successful recent nonprofit news startups. Two years ago, The Light was a gleam in the eye of a group of concerned citizens worried that this vibrant city of 101,000 was in the middle of a news desert. Local journalism had all but vanished. Residents had almost nowhere to turn to learn what government agencies were doing. There was no one to hold powerful people and institutions accountable. Civic engagement was in a downward spiral. No more: The Light, which published its first article in June 2021 with one editor and two freelancers, now has a newsroom of three editors and eight staff reporters. Having raised $2.4 million to date, we have a 2023 budget of $1.7 million, a donor base that already exceeds 1,000 people and a lengthening string of investigative and enterprise stories that have injected new life – and an appreciation for the importance of watchdog journalism – into one of America’s most storied cities.
And our nonpartisan journalism is free to our readers. There is no paywall, thanks to the outpouring of financial support from our readers, our major donors, and corporate sponsors.
The time is now for an Editor-in-Chief to steer The Light’s talented staff to the next level of excellence, producing on-the-ground enterprise reporting on issues that matter to our readers.
The community
New Bedford is a city of 101,000 people that sits at a crossroads – beset by socioeconomic challenges, but opportunities as well. It is the largest fishing port in North America, a growing center for the nascent wind industry. And soon New Bedford will have a commuter rail link to Boston.
The city has been a melting pot since the 18th and 19th Centuries, a dazzling seaside gem that back then was the wealthiest city in the country because of its whaling industry dominance. Today, it has among the largest Portuguese and Cape Verdean communities in the United States, and a burgeoning Latino population that now approaches 20+ percent of New Bedford’s residents.
The Light
The Light’s much anticipated debut in the midst of the pandemic was chronicled by the New York Times, the Boston Globe and other news organizations. And, by any measure, we have exceeded expectations and will continue to do so. We do not cover breaking crime news, or high school sports. We do not do clickbait journalism. Instead, we prioritize in-depth investigative and explanatory journalism that makes a difference. We measure our value based on the impact we have. Our stories are not just stories. They are time-intensive, multimedia packages – stories augmented by charts, maps, photos, and videos that provide important data and even broader context.
The Light covers the most challenging issues in the region, including the fishing industry, wind energy, education, the environment, immigration, city government, housing, health and politics.
In addition, The Light showcases the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene. It is reporting that underscores The Light’s commitment to stories that help a city with such a diverse population discover and enjoy passions they have in common.
From a running start, The Light has quickly become a major force on the South Coast of Massachusetts. We partnered with ProPublica on a months-long investigation that disclosed that much of the New Bedford fishing fleet is secretly owned by a Dutch hedge fund. We revealed that 900 New Bedford public school students are homeless, that 3,000 New Bedford homes are still connected to lead plumbing lines, and that corporations with hidden ownership are buying multi family properties in the city. Our partnership with ProPublica continues. We have been selected by Report for America to become a host newsroom and hire a reporter to cover the climate crisis and the environment.
Qualifications
The Editor-in-Chief should have:
- A strong record of producing high-impact enterprise journalism, including investigative, explanatory and narrative-style stories that take on the toughest local issues with deep reporting and vivid storytelling.
- A passion for community journalism that connects with a highly diverse population and captures the whole of our complex city, particularly underserved or marginalized groups.
- The leadership skills to inspire, coach and direct a team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists of varying levels of experience.
- A proven ability to instill a spirit of collaboration, creativity and adventure, in a newsroom mindful of the importance of a work-life balance.
- An entrepreneurial instinct for experimentation and risk-taking, always looking for new ways to engage readers through cutting-edge content presentation and inventive outreach techniques.
- Impeccable integrity, devotion to the highest standards of journalistic independence, transparency and ethics.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with the business side of the operation, including development, fundraising and audience.
Compensation
The salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes health care, dental and vision coverage, as well as a company match to our 401(k) program.
Diversity
The Light is committed to fostering a culture committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in our coverage and in our hiring. We encourage applications from journalists who come from groups that have been historically underrepresented in news organizations.
To apply
The deadline for applications is March 31. Please email a cover letter that addresses your qualifications, a resume and three references to Publisher Steve Taylor. His email address is publisher@newbedfordlight.org. Please note that applications will be treated in confidence, and that references will only be contacted later in the process and with the applicant’s knowledge.
View full job description here.
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Job Category | Digital |
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Manager plays an important role in raising Environmental Initiative’s profile and strengthening the organization’s brand. The person in this position will partner with Environmental Initiative staff across all teams to execute a broad range of communications activities for projects, partnerships, and events.
The ideal candidate is a creative and motivated communications practitioner with a talent for managing communications projects and collaborating with project teams. This position reports to Emily Haley, communications director, and will not supervise direct reports.
The role is part-time (32 hours per week), with the potential to increase to full-time dependent on funding.
Attending in-person meetings, events, and other engagements is an expectation in this role. Initial project portfolio will include supporting the Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership, Midwest Row Crop Collaborative, Project Stove Swap, Project Clean Air Repair, and the Sustainable Growth Coalition.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Navigate project and event communications deadlines collaboratively with communications and project teams.
- Develop project communications plans with input from project and communications team members.
- Serve as the communications lead on projects by participating in project team meetings, stakeholder meetings, and implementing project communications plans.
- Manage and execute print and digital communications materials as aligned with organizational priorities and project communications plans. Examples include reports, presentations, media releases, spoken remarks, newsletter content, website content, blog posts, and social media content.
- Plan and execute project and campaign media relations strategies.
- Assist with management of Environmental Initiative’s website and blog including writing, editing, posting, and recruiting guest blog authors.
- Collaborate with communications directors on social media strategy and evaluation.
- Supervise content creation for Environmental Initiative’s social media platforms.
- Support additional organizational and project communications activities, as needed.
- Serve as a member of the organization’s communications team.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Eligible candidates must have at least four years of experience working in communications or public relations in nonprofit, government, or business settings.
- Project management, organizational, and time management skills – including the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at one time.
- Ability to lead teams, and participate as a team member. Ability to build and maintain cross-cultural relationships.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently.
- Experience managing third-party services providers such as graphic designers, web developers, and public relations firms.
- Superior writing and editing skills, including knowledge of AP style.
- Experience with content management (CMS), relationship management (CRM), and email management systems.
- Proficient with Mac computer systems and Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, but not required.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an online application by uploading your cover letter, resume, and sample communications plan at https://environmental-initiative.org/communications-manager-application-form/
Applications submitted by Monday, Feb. 27 will receive primary consideration, and the position will remain open until filled. Download the job description (PDF)
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Job Category | Communications |
Starting salary: $90,000
Location: Remote (Permanent)
Reports to: Director of Consulting
Deadline to apply: March 12, 2023
News Revenue Hub, a nonprofit that builds web-based products and provides consulting to news organizations in service of the public good, is looking for a dynamic, data-savvy growth expert to support the newsrooms we work with.
A member of our Consulting Team, the Senior Newsroom Growth Expert is a creative thought leader and strategic problem-solver. You’re comfortable working independently to develop strategy, but inspired by coaching, cultivating, and solution-setting for others.
At the Hub, you’ll work with our most prominent newsrooms, leading high value projects and sprints that aim to solve the industry's biggest challenges. Some examples could include: developing an audience strategy for a startup; facilitating news product strategy; or overseeing high-level data analysis. You’ll also be our go-to expert and trend-spotter when newsrooms come to us with burning questions about their analytics.
We welcome and encourage applicants with non-traditional career paths. If you don’t exactly meet the qualifications outlined here, please apply and tell us how your own experiences would equip you for the job.
Regular duties include:
- Develop and lead client-facing projects from start to finish, working collaboratively with team members and recruiting contractors where needed. Design and execute custom deliverables such as slide decks, roadmaps, reports, and more.
- Coach newsroom executives and other stakeholders – and convince them using the data – to adopt the most current practices of audience growth, news product development, analytics, and more. Develop recommendations and lead sprints with clients to improve funnel performance.
- Work with team members to execute deliverables for Hub newsrooms; act as a problem-solver in a pinch when teammates require assistance with deliverables including but not limited to analytics. Serve as primary point of contact for clients that are assigned to you.
- Identify and contribute to the development of scalable, marketable, and maintainable newsroom products such data dashboards/databases, voter guides, or analytics configurations. When necessary, work with product and engineering teams to ensure initiatives are properly vetted and scoped.
- Evangelize for and help implement Agile principles on your team and within the organization. Lead and participate in retrospective exercises with internal stakeholders when they pertain to your work.
- Document everything you do in Confluence – from projects to processes to key learnings. Contribute to and continuously improve company-wide documentation.
- Evangelize for your work; help produce blog posts that highlight key takeaways and Hub expertise.
- When needed, join business development and prospecting calls to assess opportunities; help vet and scope new projects.
- Collaborate internally to help keep the Hub Slack lively, showcasing impressive findings and client outcomes. Build a strong sense of camaraderie among our clients and encourage them to provide their own insights and ideas.
Ideal qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills: you communicate clearly, concisely – and early – with those around you; you’re always excited about something new to tackle and you can improvise easily.
- Demonstrated experience in development of editorial products in a newsroom; demonstrated experience leading, developing and executing audience growth strategies. 5+ years working in a newsroom environment preferred.
- Proven advanced understanding of data and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Parse.ly. Experience configuring these tools. Experience working with data to prove ideas, drive insight, and set goals.
- Organization skills: You’ll be managing projects and developing custom outcomes for our clients; you’re someone who stays on top of things, sets and meets clear deadlines, and contributes to documentation every step of the way.
- The ability to self-motivate, self-manage and work remotely.
- Agile experience: Familiar with Agile processes including running sprints, retrospectives, prioritizing, and managing backlogs.
- Proficiency in ticketing systems like Jira and wikis like Confluence.
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Type Investigations, formerly The Investigative Fund, incubates high-impact investigative reporting that holds the powerful accountable. We work with independent investigative reporters to produce deeply reported journalism that we publish in partnership with a wide variety of print, broadcast and digital media outlets. Our editors provide diverse freelance reporters with expert editorial guidance, a team of researchers, and funds to cover their travel, time and other reporting costs. We are part of a larger media nonprofit called Type Media Center, which also has a nonfiction book imprint, and several award and fellowship programs.
We are looking for an entry-level researcher and fact-checker with a deep interest in investigative journalism. Our program offers rigorous training in key investigative skills, with many opportunities for mentorship and special projects tailored to the interests of the researcher. Researchers will work closely with our team of editors to do in-depth investigative research, fact-check investigations, and conduct originality searches on story proposals. Researchers will also be expected to assist generally with the operations of Type Investigations, including occasional web production and writing our monthly newsletter in collaboration with editors. There may also be occasional opportunities to edit and report, although the ideal applicant should have a passion for research and fact-checking specifically.
Desired qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in journalism or a research-related field
- Familiarity with research tools such as Nexis and PACER
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience collaborating with a team
- An enthusiasm for the nuts and bolts of accountability journalism
All applicants should take some time to review the kind of stories we publish, on our website at typeinvestigations.org. Our office is based in New York, but remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
We have one research program session per year and have one position open per session. The position is full-time, five days a week.
Compensation Researchers are paid $25 per hour, plus a monthly technology stipend.
Application Procedure
Please submit:
- A cover letter that explains why you want to work for Type Investigations. Please include background on your research, fact-checking, and/or journalism experience.
- A resume.
- Two references, including contact information.
Finalists will be asked to complete a paid editorial test and an interview.
Applications are now open; the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET on March 26, 2023. Applications will only be accepted through Submittable. Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email will not be considered. Please address all queries to nina@typeinvestigations.org. No phone calls, please.
Deadlines and Duration of 2023-2024 program:
- Application deadline: March 26, 2023
- Notification deadline: May 12, 2023
- Program duration: June 27, 2023 – June 28, 2024
Note: The Type Investigations research program is separate from the internship program at The Nation magazine, though it was previously a jointly administered program.
Type Media Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other categories or characteristics protected by applicable law. Additionally, in accordance with applicable law, Type Media Center will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants (and employees) with known disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the religious practices of applicants (and employees) unless, in either case, doing so would result in an undue hardship. Consistent with this commitment, Type Media Center will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with known disabilities to enable them to apply for employment, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please contact Nina Zweig by email at nina.zweig@typeinvestigations.org or by mail at 30 Irving Place, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10003. When doing so, please state the basis for your request and any accommodation that you are requesting, and please provide us with your contact information for purposes of responding to your request. The email and mail addresses set forth above are to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the employment application process. Type Media Center will not respond to communications that are sent to those addresses for any other reason. Please note that any information provided in connection with your request will be used strictly for purposes of considering your request. Reasonable accommodation requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Type Media Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Type Media Center is committed to a diverse workplace and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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