5-month paid photojournalism internship

Sidney Daily News, a 12,000-circulation daily newspaper in Midwest Ohio, is offering a five-month paid photojournalism internship.

The intern will have the same responsibilities as a full-time staff photographer. Daily assignments will include features, spot news, high school sports, photo stories/pages, and online media. Knowledge of Soundslides is a plus.

The internship is open to current students and recent graduates. It pays $330 per week. The position will run from January through the end of April/beginning of May. Start and end dates are flexible.

The application deadline is November 19. Send resume with cover letter, and a portfolio on CD to: The Sidney Daily News c/o Erin Pence PO Box 4099 1451 N. Vandemark Rd Sidney, Ohio 45365. For more info, e-mail to Erin Pence at epence@sdnccg.com Please no calls, e-mails are welcome.

Agence France-Presse seeks U.S. stringers

Agence France-Presse, a worldwide news wire service, seeks stringers in San Francisco and Hawaii.

"We’re looking for motivated reporters who can work quickly, write cleanly and get to the heart of the story," the ad says. "You have to be a versatile all-rounder who is comfortable covering everything from plane crashes or natural disasters to news features that would be of interest to an international audience."

Send a resume and five clips to West Coast Bureau Chief Rob Woollard at robert.woollard@afp.com.

Agence France-Presse is the world's oldest newswire with journalists in 165 countries. The news service publishes stories worldwide in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russia, Japanese and Chinese. Its stories and photos reach millions of people every day through tens of thousands of newspaper, radio, and television and magazine clients.

Bureau reporter @ Baton Rouge Advocate

The Baton Rouge Advocate, a daily 100,000-circulation newspaper in Louisiana's capital, seeks a suburban bureau reporter.

Duties will include covering breaking news and producing enterprise stories from a suburban bureau for the daily paper and weekend editions.

The deadline to apply is November 24. E-mail cover letter, resume and clips to: hr@theadvocate.com (Subject: Bureau Reporter). Or snail mail to: Capital City Press Human Resources – Bureau Reporter P.O. Box 588 Baton Rouge, LA 70821.

Openings at New Beford, Mass. newspaper

The Standard-Times, a 30,000-circulation daily newspaper in historic New Bedford, Mass., has multiple openings:

• Reporter/paginator
• Multimedia reporter
• Sports editor
  

Political reporter @ NY publication

City Hall and The Capitol, monthly publications focused on New York politics and policy, seeks a full-time reporter.

The two publications are aimed at political insiders, and "the reporter will be expected to have experience producing and pitching the type of articles which will appeal to our audience," the job post says. "In the year ahead, with a changing state government and elections in New York City, this will be a prime opportunity for analytic and substantive reporting on politics and government."

To apply, submit three clips, résumé and salary requirements to Edward-Isaac Dovere at editor@cityhallnews.com. Applications should be received by Nov. 15.

Entry-level positions @ NewsHour with Jim Lehrer show

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, an evening TV program on PBS, seeks a desk assistants to help produce its show. The six-month entry-level positions provide practical experience in broadcast journalism. It is based in the Washington, D.C. area, pays $9 per hour and may include some overtime pay.

"The DAs are exposed to all aspects involved in producing a nightly television news program," the job ad says. "This position is divided into rotations among the different units that compose the NewsHour. The DAs also act as support staff for Senior Producers, Associate Producers and Reporters and Production Assistants."

Send a resume, cover letter and NewsHour Desk Assistant application (available on our website or by emailing mfinnegan@newshour.org to requent one). Materials may be sent by email or by snail mail to:

Desk Assistant Coordinator
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
3620 S. 27th Street
Arlington, VA 22206

New health news service hiring journalists

If you're looking for a reporting job covering health and medicine, you might want to send a resume to Kaiser Family Foundation, which is launching a news service covering health policy.

"Over the next several months, a team of full-time journalists will be hired and top freelance journalists will be recruited to write stories and series for distribution" through Kaiser Health News, according to the news release.

The news service will be headquartered in Washington, D.C., and overseen by top journalists from the Wall Street Journal and Congressional Quarterly.

All news content will be available for free on a new website, www.kaiserhealthnews.org, expected to go live in early 2009. KHN will also partner with news organizations to jointly produce and publish articles, and will provide free content for syndication to news organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

"The goal of the new effort is to provide in-depth coverage and news at a time when cash-strapped news organizations are being forced to scale back their efforts in this crucial area," the news release says.

-Mark Grabowski

Investigative reporter @ Sacramento Bee

The Sacramento Bee, a 270,000-circulation daily newspaper in California's capital, seeks an investigative reporter to focus on the region and the state as a whole.

"Our goal is short- and long-term investigations that make a difference in the lives of our readers and that cause change," the job ad says. "This reporter also would weigh in on deeper reporting attached to breaking news, with an emphasis on digging up stories and angles exclusive to The Bee."

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references and 6-10 clips showing versatility and initiative, preferably via online links, to Amy Pyle, The Bee's Investigations and Projects Editor, at apyle@sacbee.com.

Philadelphia City Paper seeks reporter

Philadelphia City Paper, an alternative weekly newspaper with a readership of nearly 500,000, has a rare opening for a staff writer. Salary is around $35,000.

"The ideal candidate is comfortable covering urban issues and can generate their own story ideas," the job posting says. "A staff writer usually produces one cover story a month (generally narrative-style, long-form reporting and writing) and one story for the news department each week. There are also opportunities to write for the paper's A&E, op-ed, and features sections."

Send a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 clips (one or more preferably featuring long-form reporting and writing skills) to: Human Resources, 123 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, Pa, 19106. Or e-mail: jobs@citypaper.net

Broadcasting & Cable magazine seeks news assistant

Broadcasting & Cable, a magazine on the business of television, seeks a full-time, entry-level editorial assistant to report and handle some administrative duties. This position is based in B&C's Manhattan office.

Responsibilities include: posting and writing breaking news stories and blog items; assembling email newsletters and chart information; editing video and photos; handling standing features; general editorial research; event coverage and some office duties.

Recent college grads encouraged to apply. This is an entry-level, full-time freelance opportunity to interface with all aspects of journalism, with potential for growth into a staff position. Email resumes and clips to bncletters@reedbusiness.com.

Temporary writer/editor @ Runner's World

Runner's World, a 615,000 circulation monthly magazine for recreational runners, is currently seeking a temporary associate editor in its headquarters near Allentown, Pa.

Responsibilities include: assigning/editing freelance stories; writing stories, sidebars, and captions as needed; researching and reporting stories; cultivating and maintaining contacts with writers; and generating story ideas.

Reporter openings @ NYC daily newspaper

AM New York, a free daily 300,000-circulation newspaper published in New York City, is seeking reporters:

• A reporter for the paper's travel, dining, eating well and career sections

• A reporter to cover crime, courts, transportation, education and government news

National Journal seeks international security writer

Global Security Newswire, a National Journal Group daily online publication covering weapons of mass destruction, proliferation and terrorism issues, is seeking a staff writer with 1-3 years journalism experience with a strong interest in covering international security affairs.

"Candidate must possess superior writing skills to produce clear, accurate copy on a tight morning deadline," according to the job posting. "Job duties include scouring a wide variety of news sources and synthesizing reports using AP style. Significant original reporting opportunities are also available. Schedule requires early morning hours (beginning 6 a.m.)."

Please apply online at http://www.atlanticmediacompany.com/careers/current.html.

NYC weekly newspaper seeks reporter

The Queens Chronicle is seeking a full-time general assignment reporter.

"The candidate should be an aggressive news gatherer, organized, enjoy talking to people and able to come up with own story ideas," according to the job posting. "Must be able to write 6 stories a week on tight deadlines. Car necessary. Knowledge of Queens a plus. NYC resident or surrounding area a must!"

The Chronicle is largest community newspaper group in Queens, publishing 8 separate editions every week, covering the entire borough with a total circulation of 160,000 newspapers.

White House reporter @ CongressDaily

CongressDaily, a leading source of news and information for congressional insiders published by the National Journal Group, seeks a full-time reporter to cover the White House for its print and Web-based publications.

"The successful candidate should have at least two years of experience in daily journalism and a track record of aggressive reporting and clear, authoritative writing," according to the job posting. "Previous experience covering Congress or the White House is a plus."

Send cover letter, resume and no more than five clips to Executive Editor David Morris, dmorris@nationaljournal.com.

Reporters and copy editors @ Cambodia Daily

The Cambodia Daily, an independent English-language newspaper in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, seeks three experienced copy editors and two reporters.

"Ideal candidates should have a sense of adventure, prepared to commit for one/two years, work in close partnership with Cambodian staff and lead by example in furthering a free press," the job posting says. "Knowledge of QuarkXpress is an advantage. Pay is modest ($10,000 the first year), but includes comfortable housing in a beautiful villa with cleaning and laundry service, Internet access, free medical care and four weeks annual vacation. We don't just run a newspaper but assist in the rehabilitation of Cambodia. Our alumni now have positions at major international media."

Hawaii newspaper seeks reporter

The Kauai Garden Island News, a newspaper that covers Hawaii's island of Kauai, seeks a business reporter to write articles and take photographs. The full-time position includes a great benefits package.

TV reporter in Flint, Michigan

WJRT-TV, the ABC-owned television station in Flint, Michigan, has an opening for a general assignment reporter.

"The applicant should have a 4-year college degree and at least two years of professional experience in a television newsroom," the job posting says. "The applicant should show proficiency in writing, live work, and enterprise reporting."

Police reporter @ Aspen Times

The Aspen Times, a 12,000 daily newspaper located in the ski resort town of Aspen, Colorado, is seeking a reporter to cover police and courts.

"We're looking for a candidate with solid writing skills and a sharp eye for detail," the editor said. "Candidate also will be expected to do some general assignment, business and enterprise reporting."

Send resume with writing samples to rcarroll@aspentimes.com.

Several openings @ The Politico

The Politico, a hot, new Washington, D.C.-based political journalism outlet that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio, has several openings:

• Designer
• Web Producer
• Life Editor
• Photo Editor
• Deputy Congressional Editor
• Marketing Manager
• Copy Editor
• Lobbying Reporter
• White House Reporter
• Life Reporter
• Congressional Reporter
• Photographer
• Senior Coldfusion Developer
• Web System Administrator/DBA
• Copy Desk Chief

Reporter openings @ Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Sarasota Herald-Tribune, a 120,000 circulation daily newspaper, has several openings for news reporters including one in its state capital bureau. Varied experience and published clips required. Submit e-mails with resume and clips attached to recruiter@heraldtribune.com

Huffington Post seeks associate news editor

The Huffington Post, a liberal news website and one of the most visited websites in the world, is looking for an associate news editor to work on the front page of the site as well as its other news pages.

Job duties include: assisting editors with Huffington Post's top headline; composing headlines, choosing photos, selecting video clips, site layout; compiling general news stories; editing original reporting; liaising with the blog team, vertical editors, members of the news team; reporting, writing when necessary; and creating multimedia features including video, audio reports and slide shows.

The position is based in New York.

Freelance editor @ Politics magazine

Politics (formerly Campaigns & Elections) needs a part-time assistant editor to help with various writing and editing duties, including researching and writing the magazine's “Coming&Going” and “Campaign Sign Ups” sections, finding fun quotes for our “Quips&Slips” page, reporting web stories, and writing shorts for the front of the book.

The pay is $15 per hour. You will work anywhere from 1-10 hours per week, depending on where the magazine is in the production cycle. Work can be done from home. Both freelancers and full-time journalists looking to pick up some extra hours are encouraged to apply.

Paid internships and jobs @ Mother Jones

Mother Jones, a San Francisco-based progressive publication with a 233,000 circulation, offers year-round paid journalism internships and a one-year internship for recent graduates.

• Internships run four months and pay up to $850 per month. In addition, interns receive 5 days vacation. Interns blog, write stories, fact check, research, code stories in HTML for the website and do other projects. Internships begin during the first week of February, June, and October.
  

• Interns who distinguish themselves are eligible to become fellows. The fellowship requires an additional 4-month commitment, and can be extended to 8 months. Fellows receive a $1,380 per month stipend. Fellows have the same duties as interns but also have more freedom to pursue their own story ideas and work on larger projects.

Applications are due no later than 2 months prior to start date (August 1 for the October cycle).

Job openings @ Congressional Quarterly

There are several editorial openings at Congressional Quarterly, a Washington, D.C.-based media company that produces a variety of political journalism publications, including CQ Weekly, CQ Today and Governing magazine...

• New Editor: edits most of the news stories produced by a staff of 30 reporters for CQ's online news site and for its daily print publication, CQ Today.

• Committees Reporter: writes news stories and descriptions of votes, schedules and other actions in congressional committees for CQ.com, as well as reporting and writing Bill Analysis briefs. Also writes for CQ Today and the CQ Weekly.

• Social Policy Reporter: cover social policy issues before Congress for CQ Today, CQ’s online news site and CQ Weekly.

• Technical Journalist: responsible for conceiving of and building dynamic Web applications, maps and mash-ups for CQPolitics, CQ’s free content site that is being expanded.

News radio station seeks D.C. correspondent

Pacific News Center in Guam is seeking a Washington correspondent to file reports for radio.

The freelancer will cover Guam's Washington Delagate Office and Congressional hearings concerning Guam and Pacific Affairs.

PNC produces multiple daily news broadcasts for the radio medium, including news feeds for K-57 Guam, Power 98 Guam and 105.1 The KAT.

E-mail resume to kevin@spbguam.com.

Great entry-level jobs at NPR

NPR's Kroc Fellowship offers recent graduates the chance to get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism — writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the Web. The year-long program pays over $40,000 and includes benefits and vacation time.

Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station. Applications will be accepted beginning in November but must be postmarked no later than December 31.

Copy editor openings nationwide

Several publications are seeking copy editors at the moment:

• Colorado Springs Gazette, a 120,000-circulation daily newspaper located 1 hour south of Denver, seeks a full-time copy editor to work nights in the sports department.

• Harrisburg Patriot-News, a 100,000-circulation daily newspaper in Pennsylvania's capital, seeks a recent graduate to work full-time as a temporary copy editor.

• The Legal Intelligencer, a legal newspaper in Philadelphia, seeks a part-time copy editor. Entry-level candidates will be considered.

• The Committee to Protect Journalists is seeking a freelance copy editor for its book, Attacks on the Press. The work can be done remotely and pays $28 per hour.

Digital journalist @ Columbus TV station

NBC 4 (WCMH-TV), NBC's affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a digital journalist to join the newsroom team.

The digital journalist will be "responsible for developing and nurturing local news contacts, developing unique stories, covering breaking news and following up on news stories," according to the job posting. "A Digital Journalist develops the story, shoots, writes and edits the story, and is responsible for its presentation on multiple media platforms."

Reporter @ Savannah, Ga. TV station

WSAV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking a reporter for its nightly newscast.

"Applicants must know how to acquire community contacts to generate original, enterprise reporting and have excellent research, interviewing and storytelling skills," the job posting says. "If you’re a self-starter who shows initiative, this position provides a real opportunity for career growth in a wonderful place to live."

Investigative reporter @ Winston-Salem Journal

Winston-Salem Journal, an 82,000 circulation daily newspaper in North Carolina, is looking for an investigative reporter. You'll do projects while also covering city hall and local politics. You will write both breaking news for the paper's website and deeper pieces for the newspaper. While experienced candidates are preferred, the newspaper will also consider young journalists.

Reporter openings @ D.C. newspaper

Interested in doing political journalism and covering Capitol Hill? The Hill, a Washington, D.C. newspaper that mostly covers the U.S. Congress, has multiple editorial openings:

• Congressional Correspondent
• Business & Lobbying Reporter
• Online Reporter

The Hill publishes three times a week when both chambers of Congress are in session and once a week the rest of the year. It has a print circulation of above 21,000, more than any other Capitol Hill publication, according to the newspaper.

-Mark Grabowski

Central Jersey newspaper seeks reporters

The Princeton Packet, a semi-weekly newspaper located between NYC and Philly, is seeking reporters to cover hard news and government meetings along with some features and enterprise stories. In addition, there are openings at the newspaper chain's other newspapers in Central New Jersey.

Entry-level opinion writer @ U.S.News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is seeking a 12-month, paid, full-time intern for its Opinion section. The position is based in Washington, D.C.

"The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have a firm grasp of current events, be able to manage numerous tasks and projects and have creative flair and initiative. Strong research and writing skills are a must, along with knowledge of the Web."

E-mail resume, cover letter, three references and relevant clips to Mary Lu Meixell at mmeixell@usnews.com by September 30.

Openings @ Alaska newspaper

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, an 18,000 circulation daily in the heart of Alaska, is seeking an entertainment/features reporter and a copy editor/page designer. Entry-level candidates will be considered.

Star Magazine seeks entry-level reporter

Star Magazine, a 1.4 million-circulation entertainment magazine, is seeking an entry-level reporter to find and report the freshest celebrity news.

"The successful applicant will have a detailed knowledge and love of pop culture, an ability to make and keep sources, a good, snappy writing style, endless enthusiasm and a readiness to work all hours," the ad says. "He/she must be willing to travel at a moment's notice."

Initially, the job will be on a freelance basis.

Central Wisconsin paper seeks reporter

Reedsburg Times Press, a small twice-weekly newspaper located 55 miles from Madison, is seeking a general assignment reporter.

"This reporter will cover news and take photos as assigned by the editor," the ad says. "Duties will include writing news and feature stories, interviewing sources and researching data for news and feature articles, developing sources and recognizing newsworthiness of events in the area."

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2008.

NPR has many and varied openings

National Public Radio has many and varied openings at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, as well as some at its affiliates. They're looking for show hosts, reporters, editors, producers and other staffers:

• Producer, Computer-Assisted Reporting (0910309028RFNA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Reporter/Correspondent, Digital News (0910309031RFNA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Editor II or III, Overnight, Foreign Desk (0810301026RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Editor III Planning, Tell Me More (0810114004RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Senior Business Editor (0810305001RFRA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Swing Editor I, II, or III, National Desk (0810305054RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.
• Host, Day to Day (0810111003RFEA)
  Culver City, CA, US.
• Producer I, II or III, Swing, All Things Considered (0810102006RFEA)
  Washington, DC, US.