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
  

Paid internships @ South Florida Business Journal

The South Florida Business Journal seeks paid interns for reporting, photography and graphics/design. Both full- and part-time internships available.

The Fort Lauderdale-based weekly newspaper is known for aggressively covering business news throughout the region both online and in print.

Interested candidates should e-mail clips to Managing Editor Leslie Kraft Burke at lkraftburke@bizjournals.com.

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.

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

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

Freelance writer @ DC suburban paper

The Town Courier, a 20,000 circulation community newspaper in Gaithersburg, Md., is looking for a freelance reporter who can cover breaking news, attend meetings and turn in dynamic stories. Send your resume and clips to news@towncourier.com.

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

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."

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.

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.

San Francisco Examiner seeks reporter

The San Francisco Examiner, a growing 200,000-circulation free daily newspaper, is seeking a general assignment reporter. Applicants should have a four-year college degree and at least three years of daily newspaper reporting experience.

Entry-level reporter @ suburban Philly paper

The Times Chronicle, an award-winning weekly newspaper in suburban Philadelphia, seeks a full-time entry-level reporter. The position is based in the paper's main office in Fort Washington, Montgomery County. Must have your own, reliable transportation. Candidates should have solid news and feature experience at the college level. Position includes some evening and weekend hours.

Freelance reporter @ Peoria Journal Star

Peoria, Ill.'s daily newspaper, the Journal Star, is seeking a freelance reporter to cover Bureau and LaSalle counties. The reporter will cover breaking news, municipal, county and school government, police and courts as well as general features.

-Mark Grabowski

Philly weekly seeks reporter

The Northeast Times, a weekly newspaper in Philadelphia, is seeking a reporter to join its news staff. You'll get to "tackle news, features and stories that examine key issues and facets of life in a changing Northeast Philadelphia." The position offers a competitive salary and benefits. The paper is owned by Philadelphia Media Holdings, which also owns the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.

-Mark Grabowski

Entry-level reporter job near Albany, NY

The Post-Star, a daily newspaper in Glenn Falls, N.Y., with a 35,000 circulation, is seeking a full-time general assignment reporter to work the nigh shift.

"This reporter is responsible for covering all breaking news at night and for covering meetings, events and general-interest topics as directed by the city desk. A mini-beat involving one or more local communities (currently Moreau and Lake George) has traditionally been part of this reporter's duties."

Previous newspaper work experience preferred, but the Post-Star will consider hiring a young journalist with good freelance and/or internship experience.

Openings at Santa Barbara newspaper

Santa Ynez Valley Journal, a 22,000 circulation weekly newspaper in Santa Barbara, Calif.'s wine country, has two openings:

1. COPY EDITOR: Experienced, part-time copy editor needed to work in the office. Candidates will be knowledgeable in proofing and copy editing using the AP stylebook. The candidates will have to meet deadlines. Candidates who live in Santa Ynez and the surrounding areas are best qualified.
2. REPORTER: Full-time reporter needed to cover local interest articles and possible reporting on local government meetings. The candidate will have strong writing and reporting skills, good knowledge of spelling, grammar and AP style editing. The ability to work within deadlines a must.

Please send resume and clips to sandrat@syvjournal.com.

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.

Reporter opening @ Houston-area weekly

Tomball Magnolia Tribune, a weekly Houston-area newspaper with over 100,000 readers, is seeking a full-time general assignment reporter. To apply, submit a resume and writing samples via e-mail to editor@tribunenews.com or by fax to 281-255-3082.

Temporary reporter at Calif. paper

Monterey County Herald, a daily newspaper in the Bay Area, has a temporary nine-month reporter opening: "Nite cops, coverage of Salinas possible beats. Hourly pay, eligible for overtime, 37.5 hours a week. Unfortunately, no benefits."