Journalism

Part-time copy editor job @ NYC newspaper

2012-05-31T13:12:00.000-04:00

The Queens Courier, a 150,000-circulation weekly newspaper in New York City, is looking for a part-time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) copy editor.

The position affords flexible hours and is based on Bayside, Queens. Experience with newspaper writing a plus. MUST KNOW AP STYLE.

Email editorial@queenscourier.com if interested.

Paid summer internship to report on the business of Wall Street

2012-05-17T18:31:00.000-04:00

InvestmentWires.com is seeking interns who want to learn the Wall Street beat.

We are a small trade publisher whose readers are the leaders of the mutual fund and 401(k) businesses. We want to teach interns who are eager to learn the ins and outs of business reporting and the financial services business.

You'll have an opportunity to write, work on our research projects and help with our events.

Ability to write and write quickly is a must. Familiarity with databases and Web design is an edge.

This is a paid internship for the summer. To apply, email jobs@investmentwires.com.

Hamptons newspaper seeks entry-level reporter or paid intern

2012-04-06T18:57:00.000-04:00

Long Island Jewish World, a weekly independent newspaper is looking for energetic, inquisitive feature writer to cover stories in the Hamptons and North Fork. Must have car and be able to take photographs. Knowledge of Jewish community helpful. Talented college students may apply. Salary negotiable and based on experience. Email lijeworld@aol.com.

Reporter job opening @ Long Island weekly newspaper

2012-04-06T17:52:00.002-04:00

Anton Community Newspapers, an 18-paper weekly newspaper group based in Mineola, Long Island, is seeking an editor/reporter. This full-time position requires strong news writing, copy editing and organizational skills and the ability to report on everything from breaking spot news and investigating hard-news features to covering community events and meetings. We offer health benefits and a 401k plan. Please email resume and salary requirements to Managing Editor Cary Seaman at cseaman[at]antonnews.com with "resume" typed in the subject area.

Entry-level reporter job @ SmartMoney magazine in NYC

2012-04-06T16:45:00.000-04:00

SmartMoney, an 812,000-circulation monthly magazine about personal finance, is offering a long-term paid internship to assist editors and reporters. Position is based in New York City.

Duties include research and fact-checking along with some reporting and writing, including byline opportunities. College degree required. Journalism background and interest in business/finance highly encouraged. Penchant for detail and ability to work effectively on deadline important. Paid hourly rate commensurate with experience.

To apply, send resumes to julie.allen[at]dowjones.com.

TV reporter job opening near Chicago

2012-04-04T14:00:00.001-04:00

Naperville Community Television (Channel 17), a TV station in the western suburbs of Chicago, is looking for a part-time news reporter for its weekly newscast.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of professional experience. The News Reporter needs to have the following skill sets:
1. Prior television news experience
2. Strong Technical skills -- must be able to shoot and edit (FCP) own work
3. Strong writing skills
4. Story telling skills
5. Organization and task management
6. Good presentation both on and off the camera

Local candidates preferred. No allowance for re-location.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, work sample (via web) and resume to kwebb@nctv17.com. Please put job title in subject line. No phone calls.

Fellowship for young U.S. and Austrian journalists

2012-04-04T12:00:00.000-04:00

U.S. and Austrian journalists ages 21-38 can apply for a 7-week all-expenses paid fellowship which gives up to 6 journalists an opportunity to report from and travel in each other's countries.

The U.S.-Austrian Journalism Exchange Fellowships includes international and domestic travel expenses, living expenses, insurance costs, transportation allowances and a stipend.

After receiving a joint orientation session in Washington, D.C, the American fellows travel to Vienna and the Austrian journalists begin their fellowship in Florida at the GOP National Convention to report for their home media organizations. For six weeks, fellows will work at host newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations under the supervision of an editor. The program ends with all fellows reuniting in Vienna for a reception and final program evaluation.

Print, broadcast and freelance journalists are eligible, provided they have at least three years of experience and a strong interest in U.S.‑European affairs. Foreign language proficiency is not required, but is preferred.

Deadline to apply is May 6. For more information, click here.

Maine online newspaper hiring entry-level reporter

2012-04-04T10:05:00.000-04:00

TheMaineWire.com, a conservative-leaning online news service based in Portland, Maine, is hiring a full-time reporter.

Must be able to produce stories under pressure on a daily basis. Must be familiar with Maine state politics and government. Opportunity for advancement, very good pay. Experience preferred, but will consider hard-working candidates with good writing skills. Familiarity with social media a plus. While reporters are being laid off every day, we are the only Maine media outlet that is hiring full-time reporters for long-term employment!

Email resume, cover letter, writing samples to Lance Dutson at lance@mainepolicy.org. No phone calls.

BBC offering journalism apprenticeships in Scotland

2012-04-04T05:32:00.000-04:00

The BBC seeks applicants for its 2013 apprenticeship program based in Glasgow.

The apprentices will receive $14,397 (or UK£9,000) to work with the BBC, STV and independent production companies for one year making radio, TV and online content for all kinds of output and programs.

Duties include administrative support and office duties, as well essential tasks like taking tapes and equipment from one location to another. Possible tasks include booking travel, arranging meetings, helping to make content and more.

Deadline to apply April 13. Click here for more info.

Paid summer internship @ Entertainment Weekly in L.A.

2012-04-04T03:42:00.000-04:00

EW's Los Angeles bureau is offering a full-time editorial internship starting mid-May. The position pays $10/hour and will last three months. You must be able to work at least 30 hours per week. In addition to office duties such as transcribing, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and its website, EW.com. We're located at 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

You must be heading into your junior or senior year, or have graduated within the last two years. Graduate students are also welcome to apply. Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three published clips to john_young[at]ew.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 16.

Paid summer journalism internship @ longform reporting organization

2012-03-23T01:54:00.001-04:00

I’m looking for lovers of longform for a summer-long reporting experiment in the Midwest. You’ll be working with Stry [pronounced STOHR-ee], a new reporting agency that’s trying to take a snapshot of life in 2012.

I’m looking for reporters who love to listen, who stay persistent on new beats, and who just can’t get enough of stories.

The job is for three months this summer. Money, food and shelter are included. You’ll need to find your way to the Ozarks, too.

If you’re curious, send three things to dan@stry.us:
1. Your résumé
2. Your online portfolio
3. Two links to awesome stories you’ve read this month

I don’t care what type of stories you specialize in. If you love stories, and you want to be a part of big experiment in storytelling, I want to see your stuff.

No cover letters, please. If I like you, we’ll talk.

Entry-level science journalism job @ Nature Medicine in NYC

2012-03-20T22:35:00.000-04:00

Nature Medicine, an international biomedical journal, is offering a 6-month, full-time, paid science writing internship. Position starts in May and is based in New York City.

The intern will be closely involved in the editorial process and write news articles and briefs. This is not a paper-pushing internship! The person selected for the position will be reporting stories and working on editorial content full-time, including the blog.

Applicants should have completed one year in a graduate program in journalism or have equivalent work experience in journalism. Additionally, a strong understanding of biology and current issues in medicine is required.

By April 2, 2012, send an email to r.khamsi[at]us.nature.com with "Nature Medicine news internship" in the subject line and include 1) a cover letter, 2) your resume and 3) three published writing clips.

Paid summer journalism internship @ Ohio newspaper

2012-03-20T21:31:00.000-04:00

The Lima News, a 33,000-circulation daily newsaper in West Central Ohio, is offering a 12-week paid summer internship for general assignment print and on-line reporting.

The candidate will receive the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of the newsroom, including news, features, sports and on-line reporting. This person should be a self-starter with a passion for journalism and the desire to learn and improve. A commitment to fairness and accuracy is essential. Experience working on your college newspaper is a plus.

The deadline for applications is March 31. Send resume, cover letter and 5 to 10 writing/reporting samples to: Diane Pacetti, Managing, Editor, The Lima News, 3515 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio, 45807. Or email: dpacetti[at]limanews.com

Entry-level reporting job @ U.S. News & World Report

2012-03-20T20:30:00.000-04:00

The News & Opinion section at U.S.News & World Report is seeking college graduates with backgrounds in writing and Web production for one-year internships. The duties of these full-time (37.5 hours a week), hourly paid positions include:

• Researching and writing stories for the News section, including the Opinion and Whispers sections
• Assisting with the production of Web packages that include stories, charts, slide shows, photo galleries, and other elements
• Writing and editing SEO-oriented headlines
• Helping to develop social media efforts for the section
• Assisting with tracking traffic, keywords, and other online trends on major portals and other sites
• Coordinating with outside writers and contributors to generate content for the section

Requirements:
• A firm grasp of current events and strong news judgment
• Strong research and writing skills
• The ability to work on deadlines in a journalistic environment and manage several tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A demonstrated understanding of social media and ability to effectively promote U.S. News content on social media networks
• Working knowledge of HTML and Web production. Familiarity with content management systems
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and online analytics reporting via Google Analytics or Omniture is a plus
• Knowledge of image-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, is a plus

Applicants must provide 2-3 references and 3 writing clips in addition to résumé and cover letter. Please send all materials to tsmart[ay]usnews.com and include the phrase “News & Opinion intern” in the subject field.

Entry-level reporting job @ the Youngstown Vindicator

2012-03-20T19:22:00.000-04:00

The Youngstown (OH) Vindicator, a daily newspaper in eastern Ohio with 52,000 readers in print and 30,000 online, is looking for one-year reporting interns for news.

This will be an assigned beat where you will be expected to generate daily and enterprise work for print and for online. Business, government, investigative and human interest stories are all part of thie mix, as is Twitter, Facebook and live reporting to our web site. You must be eager to make an impact. If you're a creative, driven journalist looking for a great place to launch a career, give us a shout.

THIS IS FOR GRADUATES WHO CAN COMMIT TO ONE YEAR. This is not for summer interns.
Here's how you apply: Email us a resume, 8 clips and the email addresses of 3 professional references. Email to Editor Todd Franko: tfranko[at]vindy.com.

$2,000 prize for best reporting by college student

2012-03-15T12:00:00.000-04:00

The Robert Novak Collegiate Journalism Award recognizes excellence in collegiate reporting in which the student's work demonstrates an understanding of the basic ideas that support a free society, including freedom of the press, freedom of speech and free-market economic principles. The top prize is worth $2,000. Deadline to apply is April 15. Click here for more info and to apply.

Paid political journalism internships in D.C.

2012-03-12T23:03:00.001-04:00

Congressional Quarterly, which publishes a variety of newspapers, magazines, books and websites related to political news, is seeking editorial interns year-round.

Congressional Quarterly’s internship program offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced news organization in Washington, D.C. CQ treats its interns like entry-level staff members -- they don’t make copies, fetch coffee or answer phones. Interns work closely with CQ’s editors and reporters and have the opportunity to write stories and obtain clips that will help advance their careers. Several past interns have come back to CQ as staff members.

CQ’s internship program is competitive. Interns generally come to CQ with a profound interest, and at least some experience, in journalism and/or government. Preference is given to juniors and seniors in college, as well as to graduate students.

CQ interns may perform a number of tasks, from covering committee markups and hearings, to attending policy events around town, to conducting legislative research. Past interns have worked with CQ’s specialty publications, including CQ HealthBeat and CQ Homeland Security, as well as with CQPolitics.com. During certain times of the year, interns may work with the team that publishes the biennial Politics in America, which includes information on each member of Congress. CQ also accepts interns for the online and multimedia teams, legislative tracking team, copy desk, and other departments, based on the skills of the applicant.

Summer interns typically work full-time, while interns during the Spring and Fall semesters typically work two to three full days a week. Many interns receive credit from their colleges and universities, depending on the rules of their institution. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan, extended vacation, health insurance, and bonus schemes that recognize and reward individual and team performance.

In addition to their duties, interns meet CQ staff members from various departments, including several “brown bag” lunches during the summer. Interns will also make at least one trip to Capitol Hill with one of CQ’s reporters, who will show them the ropes and help them navigate the Capitol complex.

Application Process:

Applicants for internships should submit a resume and may be asked to submit at least two writing samples to the hiring manager upon request. In 200 words or fewer, please tell us about an interesting experience or difficult decision you’ve faced while reporting. Use the notes section of this application.

Before obtaining an internship, qualifying candidates will be given an interview and a writing test.

Applicants for summer internships must apply by January 31, and decisions will be made by early- to mid-April. Spring applicants should apply by November 1 of the preceding year. Fall applicants should apply no later than July 31.

Email resume and requirements to: jobs@cqrollcall.com

Paid journalism internship @ BuzzFeed in NYC

2012-03-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

BuzzFeed, a news site that focuses on what's trending online and receives 25 million visitors per month, is offering a full-time paid editorial internship in its Manhattan office.

The person will work closely with editors of the soon-to-launch women's interest vertical. The ideal candidate will have some experience writing, reporting, and researching at a previous internship or school newspaper. The intern will work with BuzzFeed editors on content creation and research. This is an excellent opportunity to see the creation of a new blog from the ground up and add clips to a portfolio.

Responsibilities: Perform photo or other research as assigned by editors of the women's interest vertical. Transcribe interviews. Write short posts. Longer stories may be assigned depending on the intern's interests and journalistic ability. Pitch ideas in editorial meetings. Take notes in editorial meetings. May be asked to update the editorial calendar or perform other light administrative duties.

Requirements: Previous experience in an editorial role at a school newspaper, or other internship at a magazine or website. Some blogging experience a plus. Overall eagerness and enthusiasm. Comfort with the fast pace of internet publishing.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three clips to Lauren Lipsay at lauren[at]buzzfeed.com

Foreign affairs publication seeks contributing writers

2012-03-08T19:45:00.000-05:00

RETORT, a bimonthly publication of foreign affairs, is always seeking gifted writers. Applicants must demonstrate dedication to the principles of the magazine. Undergraduates, graduate students and professionals welcome to apply. Pay ranges from $10 to $75 per article.

RETORT seeks to reexamine the role of militarism in American foreign policy. While a libertarian publication, writers and readers alike from the left, right and center who agree with our goals are encouraged to participate. Peace and diplomacy are in desperate need of advocates in this day and age of perpetual war. Help us RETORT the tripe that dominates the media, public discourse, think tanks and the upper echelons of government.

For more info, email retortmag@gmail.com

The Connecticut Review seeks submissions

2012-03-08T18:35:00.001-05:00

The Connecticut Review, published under the auspices of the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University, invites submissions of poetry, literary plays, short fiction, translations, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, academic articles of general interest, artwork, and photography. Contact Jian-Zhong Lin at linjz[at]easternct.edu. For more info, visit http://www.ct.edu/ctreview/submissions

Paid summer reporting internship @ NY Times website

2012-03-08T17:25:00.001-05:00

A paid summer internship is available writing for The Local East Village, a website of The New York Times.

A collaboration between The Times and New York University, this online news site seeks reporters that are eager to produce lively, engaging, and timely stories about the East Village neighborhood in Manhattan.

The position runs from May 14 to Sept. 1 and pays $500 per week. You will act as a news runner daily from the hours of 9 p.m. till 6 p.m. You’ll be on call at 20 Cooper Square to report stories as assigned by The Local's editor, a visiting professor at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Institute; you'll also be working closely with the site's full-time on-staff reporter.

Applicants must have proven experience in the field of journalism and a deep respect for the tenets of the craft. Graduate journalism students (including those outside of NYU) will be considered so long as they are exceptional writers with a proven track record.

For more info and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/fhGH0j and click on "Summer Intern at NY Times / NYU - The Local East Village (Journalism Internship)"

Freelance reporter wanted @ The Bethelehem Press in PA

2012-03-08T16:18:00.000-05:00

The Bethlehem Press, a 10,000-circulation weekly newspaper near Allentown, Pa., seeks a freelance reporter to cover municipal meetings. Must have a journalism background (course work or experience) and a working knowledge of local governing bodies. Digital camera and photo skills a plus. Must live in immediate Bethlehem area. Send letter of interest and resume to George Taylor, The Bethlehem Press, 308 East Third Street, Bethlehem PA 18015 or to gtaylor@tnonline.com.

Tweet today on why #JournalismMatters to win an iPad

2012-03-07T08:04:00.001-05:00

Your tweet today on "why journalism matters" could you win you a free iPad.

In 140 characters or less, explain why journalism matters - for democracy, personal and social freedom or for any other reason. Submit tweets with hashtag #JournalismMatters by March 7.

The contest is being sponsored by the National Press Foundation. Winner receives a 16GB WiFi iPad.

For more information, click here.

Trainee reporter job at The Guardian in UK

2012-03-06T21:58:00.001-05:00

The Guardian, a 230,000-circulation daily newspaper in the United Kingdom, and Independent Series are looking for a junior reporter to join its editorial team to conduct interviews and write/upload stories to the web.

Applicants must have a pre-entry certificate or equivalent in print journalism. The position benefits include paid holidays.

By March 7, submit a resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to Charlie Stong, Deputy Group Editor, at cstong@london.newsquest.co.uk. In your application, reference HR01/668.

All-expenses paid online journalism conference for college students in San Fran

2012-03-06T20:07:00.001-05:00

Students, are you looking for a great opportunity to cover digital media and learn from top leaders in the industry? Apply to be a part of the all-expenses-paid ONA12 Student Newsroom at the Online News Association’s annual conference, Sept. 20-22, in San Francisco.

This year, two spots are reserved for international students to encourage journalists abroad to participate.

Applications are now open — click here for more info and to apply. Application deadline is 6 p.m. PT, March 29.