Northern Jersey newspaper seeks freelancers

The Northern Valley Suburbanite, a weekly Bergen County newspaper located just across the river from Yonkers, N.Y., seeks freelance reporters and photographers to help cover news and sporting events.​

This may be a good summer opportunity for college students looking to earn some cash or build their portfolio.

"Ideal freelancers will know the area and live close by, but those interested in getting their feet wet or who already have experience in journalism will also be considered," the ad states.

E-mail writing and/or photography samples along with a resume to lang@​northjersey.​com .​

Location: Cresskill, New Jersey

Paid photojournalism internship @ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richmond Times-Dispatch, a 200,000-circulation daily newspaper in Virginia's capital, is offering a paid photojournalism internship in the fall.

The 10-week gig pays $450 per week and is open to college students and new graduates.

Application deadline is June 2. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and CDs of photo samples. Send your application to: Andrea Bedson, Office Manager, Newsroom, Richmond Times-Dispatch, P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, VA 23293.

Freelance photojournalism jobs

A couple websites are seeking photojournalism help:

• Health, a 1.3 million-circulation magazine focusing on women's health, is seeking to hire a freelance online photo editor to start immediately. Click here for details.

• Sheckys.com, a popular website about women's fashion, beauty and nightlife, is looking for freelance photographers to photograph popular new bars in New York City. Click here for details.
  

Location: New York, New York

Multimedia journalist @ Central Texas TV station

KXXV-TV and KRHD-TV, ABC's affiliate in Waco, Texas, seeks a journalist to report and shoot stories for both news and sports.

"Responsibilities include developing sports sources, contacts, and sports stories, photograph, edit, and report sports stories to industry standards, cover multiple stories daily, assist with commercial production as needed, and work as a one-person, self-contained news unit," the ad states. "The successful candidate will have general typing and computer skills, be detail oriented, have good spelling skills, and correctly use the English language. A degree in broadcast journalism is preferred and being bilingual in Spanish is helpful but not required."

Send resumes to: KXXV/KRHD-TV Attn: News Director, P.O. Box 2522, Waco , TX 76702. Or email to: hr@drewrybroadcast.com.


Location: Waco, Texas

Photographer @ N.C. newspaper

The Rocky Mount Telegram, a 14,000-circulation daily newspaper in North Carolina, seeks staff photographer to shoot news, sports and features.

Newspaper provides a Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital camera and lenses, including a pool 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM. They also provide an Apple laptop for remote transmission.

"Candidates should have degree in photojournalism or related field, plus relevant experience with other publications," the ad states. "Experience in producing audio slideshows and video for the web is a plus."

Competitive salary and benefits offered. Send resume and portfolio to: Alan Campbell, Photographer, Rocky Mount Telegram, P.O. Box 1080, Rocky Mount, NC 27802. Or e-mail: agcampbell@coxnc.com.

Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Journalism fellowship for South Africans

South African journalists can apply for a "a 3-to-6 month fellowship that allows a writer to pursue an in-depth - and groundbreaking - project of original research to be published in any medium."

The Ruth First Fellowship is open to journalists, writers, researchers and photographers who reside in South Africa.

Applicants should propose a subject that addresses a theme of current interest in South Africa and which would have engaged Ruth First. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and research costs. They will be expected to present their work at a public event and to submit it for publication or broadcast in an appropriate outlet.

By March 20, e-mail CV and a project proposal (of no more than two pages) to journinfo@wits.ac.za or fax it to 011-717 4081.

Location: South Africa

Various openings @ Texas newspapers

Various newspapers in Texas have reporter, photojournalist and other newsroom openings at the moment, according to the Texas Press Association's Job Bank. Some might be good entry-level opportunities:

• The Weatherford Democrat, a small daily newspaper in the Dallas area, seeks a reporter for its crime and courts beat. E-mail resumes and writing samples to editor@weatherforddemocrat.com.

• The Athens Daily Review, a daily newspaper in East Texas, has two openings: a sports reporter and a general assignment reporter. Some photography is required, as well as occasional use of a video camera. Pagination (QuarkXpress) is a must. E-mail resume and clips to Editor Jayson Larson at editor@athensreview.com. You can also submit information to 201 South Prairieville, Athens, Texas, 75751.

• Today Newspapers, a chain of 5 weekly community newspapers covering southern Dallas county, is looking for editors, part-time photographers and a part-time managing editor. E-mail resume along with any clippings/editorial and salary requirements to: capkapdap@yahoo.com. No phone calls.

• Leader News, a small weekly newspaper near San Antonio, is looking for a managing editor to run the newsroom, paginate and direct one full-time reporter and stringers and also cover a beat. "The owners are award-winning journalists and page designers and are ready and willing to help train a good reporter to become a good editor or help a good editor get better," the ad states. Salary is up to $30,000 but there's no health insurance. E-mail your resume to reagon@leadernews.net or fax to (830) 709-0067.

• The Breckenridge American, a twice-weekly newspaper two hours west of Dallas,is seeking a full-time sports editor. "The successful applicant will be highly motivated and a skillful writer who can capture the game story beyond the final score," the ad states. "Experience preferred." Competitive salary and a quality benefits package. Submit resume and clips to Rob Durham, Assistant Editor, Breckenridge American, P.O. Box 871, Breckenridge, TX 76424, phone (254) 559-5412, fax (254) 559-3491, or via e-mail to newsdesk@breckenridgeamerican.com.
  

Location: Texas

Full-time photo intern @ InStyle

InStyle, a 1.7 million-circulation monthly women's magazine, seeks a photo intern to begin immediately. Position is full-time and pays $7.15 per hour with overtime.

"Duties include processing invoices/advances for shoots, heavy photo research, tracking art and portfolios for the department, occasional scouting as well as assisting other photo editors with their assignment," the ad states.

E-mail cover letter and resume to InStylePhotoIntern@gmail.com.

Location: New York, New York

6-month photo intern @ Birmingham News

The Birmingham News, a 150,000-circulation daily newspaper in Alabama, offers six-month internships in photography.

Deadline is March 15 for the internship beginning July 1. October 15 is the deadline for the internship beginning January 1.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and clips to: Walt Stricklin, Director of Photography, The Birmingham News, P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35202. Or fax to: (205) 325-3440. Or e-mail: wstricklin@bhamnews.com

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Openings @ Orlando TV news channel

Central Florida News 13, a 24-hour local news channel covering the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne area, has various openings:

• Reporter - Orlando
• Reporter - St. Petersburg
  
• Assignment Editor
  
• Photojournalist
• Director

Apply online by clicking the links above.

Location: Orlando, Florida

Openings @ Tampa TV news station

Bay News 9, a 24-hour local news TV station that serves the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas, has several openings:

• Paid Internships
• Assignment Editor
• Executive Producer
• Photojournalist
• Reporter (VJ)

Click the links and upload your resume. Then send your DVD demo to: Bay News 9, Attn.: L. Ucar, 700 Carillon Parkway, Suite 9, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.

Location: Tampa, Florida

Paid photojournalism intern @ Michigan paper

The Monroe Evening News, a 20,000-circulation daily newspaper near Detroit, is offering a paid summer internship in photojournalism.

Intern is paid $300 per week and provided with Nikon digital gear and pool glass. "Interns shoot sports, news, features, photo stories and multimedia packages as a full-time member of the four-person photo staff," the ad states.

By March 15, send cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Bryan Bosch, Chief Photographer, The Monroe Evening News, 20 W. First St., Monroe, MI 48161

Location: Monroe, Michigan

Entry-level photojournalist @ Atlanta newspaper chain

Neighbor Newspapers, a chain of weekly newspapers in the Atlanta area with a combined circulation of nearly 500,000, seeks an entry-level photojournalist.

"We are seeking a highly creative and motivated shooter to cover news, features, and sports at our paper in the south metro Atlanta area," the ad states. "The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in the business, but recent college grads will be considered also. Local candidates will be considered above all others. You must have reliable transportation. You must have your own professional digital SLR camera and lenses as well."

Send a resume, references, and a CD with a mix of news, features, and sports photos (don’t send prints) to: Neighbor Newspapers - Mark Maguire, P.O. Box 449, Marietta, GA 30061. Or e-mail materials to: mmaguire@neighbornewspapers.com. No phone calls.


Atlanta, Georgia

Paid full-time photo intern @ Gotham magazine

Niche Media, publisher of Gotham, Hamptons and other regional luxury lifestyle magazines, is offering a paid full-time internship in its photo department.

"This is a great opportunity to work closely on photo shoot production, photo research and see the ins and outs of a fast paced work environment," the ad states. "Candidates must be able to work full time."

E-mail resume, cover letter, samples of current photography and availability to Gillian Nadel at gilliann@nichemediallc.com.

New York, New York

Photojournalists @ Maine newspapers

Current Publishing, a chain of six weekly newspapers in Southern Maine, seeks part-time and/or freelance photographers "who have a passion for shooting people and covering local news."

Hours are flexible and vary. The newspapers reach a combined 100,000 readers throughout York and Cumberland Counties in Maine.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and work samples to: Brendan Moran, Executive Editor, Current Publishing, P.O. Box 840, Westbrook, ME 04098. Or e-mail: bmoran@keepmecurrent.com.

Westbrook, Maine

Paid photojournalism internships @ National Geographic

National Geographic Magazine is offering paid photography internships during the summer and fall of 2009.

The internships run 14 weeks and pay $480 per week. When on assignment away from the city, the Geographic pays all expenses. Transportation expenses to and from Washington at the start and conclusion of the internship are covered by the Society. The interns are responsible for their own housing.

"The program is an opportunity for young photographers to experience first-hand the rigors of life in the professional world," the announcement states. "It is also an opportunity for us at the Geographic to scrutinize the work of those in whom we may have further interest. We are proud that many of our regular 'shooters' are former summer interns."

Selection is based on a portfolio. Interns must be at least 21 years of age and U.S. citizens, or have appropriate student work documents. Both college and graduate students are eligible, and the selection committee will also consider someone not currently in school.

By January 31, send a portfolio of recent work (no more than 30 images), a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a photography teacher or established photojournalist. CDs are the preferred method of submission but portfolios may also be in the form of slides, prints or clippings of any combination, in color and/or black and white. Digital images should be sized to approximately 1600 wide, 72 dpi.

Address application packet to Susan Smith, Deputy Director of Photography, National Geographic Magazine, 1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. (Clearly label your envelope, NGM Photography Internship, and if you would like for us to return your portfolio, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.)

Paid photojournalism internship in Michigan

The Muskegon Chronicle, a 43,000-circulation daily newspaper located on the eastern shore of Michigan, offers a paid photojournalism internship during the summer.

The internship runs 10 weeks and pays $400 per week. Deadline to apply is January 15.

E-mail cover letter, résumé with references and portfolio of photos (digital portfolios should include captions and be Macintosh compatible – no online portfolios) to Photo Editor Greg Dorsett at gdorsett@muskegonchronicle.com.

Entry-level journalism jobs in Minnesota

A couple Minnesota newspapers are currently seeking reporters and/or photographers, according to Minnesota Newspaper Association's job board:

• Reporter/Photographer: The award-winning Litchfield Independent Review is accepting resumes for a full-time reporter/photographer position. Duties include writing features, crime and government news, as well as photography. Knowledge of Quark XPress, Photoshop and Web publishing required. The company offers a competitive salary, health and life insurance, 401(k) saving and company match, profit sharing and an environment in which you can do your best. Send resume and clips to Brent Schacherer, Independent Review, 217 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield, MN 55355. Or, respond to editor@independentreview.net. If you want to grow your skills or settle into a better job, respond by December 15.

• Reporter: The Tri-County News of Cottonwood, Minn., is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of reporter. Duties at our weekly newspaper include reporting on community and school events, sports, local government and human interest stories. Experience or education in reporting, photography or page layout a plus, but we are willing to train an individual who is willing to learn. Must be self-motivated. We offer a competitive wage, and a complete benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; short term and long term disability; 401(k) with match; vacation, sick and holiday pay and Flex account plan. Send a letter of interest, resume, references and writing samples to Dave Smiglewski, at our sister newspaper at the Granite Falls Advocate Tribune, P.O. Box 99, Granite Falls Minn. 56241, or e-mail smig@mvtvwireless.com or call Dave at 320-564-2126.

Paid photojournalism internship in Bay Area

The Palo Alto Weekly, a 37,000 circulation newspaper in the Bay Area, seeks photography interns.

Interns work approximately 20 hours per week and are paid a $600 stipend. Internships last 13 weeks. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Karla Kane at kkane@paweekly.com or call (650) 326-8210 ext. 236.

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.

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Paid photojournalism internship @ National Geographic

National Geographic Magazine is offering a paid photography internship during the summer or fall of 2009.

The 14-week internship pays $480 per week. When on assignment away from the city, the Geographic pays all expenses. Transportation expenses to and from Washington at the start and conclusion of the internship are covered by the Society. The interns are responsible for their own housing.

"The program is an opportunity for young photographers to experience first-hand the rigors of life in the professional world," according to the ad. "It is also an opportunity for us at the Geographic to scrutinize the work of those in whom we may have further interest. We are proud that many of our regular 'shooters' are former summer interns."

To apply, send a portfolio of recent work (no more than 30 images), a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a photography teacher or established photojournalist.

All portfolios must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2009. Send to Susan Smith, Deputy Director of Photography, National Geographic Magazine, 1145 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Please clearly label your envelope, "NGM Photography Internship" and if you would like for us to return your portfolio, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The internship is aimed at college and graduate students, but non-students will also be considered. Interns must be at least 21 years of age and U.S. citizens, or have appropriate student work documents.

"We are interested in strong photojournalism and your ability to produce a visual narrative," the ad says. "We will also consider an aspiring studio photographer. CDs are the preferred method of submission but portfolios may also be in the form of slides, prints or clippings of any combination, in color and/or black and white. Digital images should be sized to approximately 1600 wide, 72 dpi."

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

Paid photojournalism internships at Kansas paper

The Hutchinson News, a 40,000 circulation newspaper covering southwest and south-central Kansas, offers year-round paid photojournalism internships.

Internships are offered in the winter (January to May), summer (June to August), and fall (September to December). College photojournalism students with two years of college experience and recent graduates will be considered. Deadlines to apply are October 15 for spring; March 15th for summer; and July 1st for fall.

"The candidate will be treated as a staff photographer working 40-hour weeks during the paid internship," the newspaper says. "The candidate will work closely with the photo editor and staff photographers. The candidate will travel and transmit photos from remote locations, prepare images for publication, and generate their own photo ideas."

Job openings @ Utica Observer-Dispatch

The Observer-Dispatch, a 40,000 daily/47,000 Sunday circulation newspaper in Utica, N.Y., has multiple editorial openings:

• REPORTER - Responsibilities include reporting news to cover local issues in the Utica area. This position requires inquisitiveness, organization and top-notch writing skills. The person hired will be trained on shooting still photographs and video for www.uticaOD.com. Previous work or internship experience in a reporting position required.

• COPY EDITOR - Responsibilities include designing news pages and special sections. This position requires prior design experience, a working knowledge of design programs such as QuarkXPress and an eye for detail in both design and text.

• SPORTS EDITOR - The O-D is looking for a strong leader capable of fostering consistently compelling sportswriting online and in print for the Observer-Dispatch. Previous editing experience preferred for a job leading a sports department of eight individuals that is striving to enhance print coverage with online elements including multimedia work and blogs.
  

• PHOTOGRAPHER (Photojournalist)- Responsibilities includesolid photojournalistic skills and experience in audio and video production. The O-D operates a “web-first” newsroom where images, videos and stories are constantly posted to www.uticaod.com. Frequently produce multimedia content; Possess solid photojournalistic skills. Independently and regularly develop story ideas. Produce complete and accurate AP style captions. Must be well organized, courteous, and efficient.