Online journalist @ Sports Illustrated
SI.com, the website for Sports Illustrated magazine, seeks a full-time online producer. Position is based in Atlanta and involves night and weekend work.
Duties include copy editing original content and writing headlines for both stories and section fronts, as well as writing captions for photos. Managing sports sections involves selecting stories, writing teases for featured content, and assisting the site producer in coordinating news coverage on SI.com's front page. Writing original content is also possible, although not required.
Apply online. Labels: entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, multimedia, online_journalism, producers, Sports_Illustrated, sports_journalism, website, website_manager
Paid multimedia internship in Montana
The Montana Stockgrowers Association is offering a paid multimedia internship in Helena, Montana, this summer. The 12-week internship pays $5,000. The intern reporter will put together feature packages for the organization's website and help them develop their social media presence. Applicants should be juniors, seniors or graduate students with strong interviewing skills and experience in video production and editing. You'll need to be able to create multimedia stories including video, photographs and well-written articles. Deadline is April 15. Click here to apply. Labels: Montana_Stockgrowers_Association, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, summer_2010, summer_internships, video_journalism
Paid summer internship @ history website
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is redesigning its main website, www.monticello.org, and needs a multimedia intern to assist. The full-time summer internship is based in Philadelphia and pays $3,000-plus. Academic credit is also available. While this may not seem like the most ideal journalism internship, in this economy it's important to be flexible and consider non-traditional opportunities. "The intern will play key roles both in facilitating the integration of social content complementing the new site’s curatorial content, and in interpreting this content," the ad states. "This will entail tasks ranging from tagging objects in the collection, interviewing Monticello staff, blogging, creating community profile information, and facilitating dialog with onsite visitors. This is a unique and valuable opportunity for history students to engage first-hand with how social media is used to give a world-class cultural institution a thriving and dynamic participatory online presence." Applicants should send a cover letter and resume (word or PDF) by Monday, April 19th to internship@whatscookin.com with the subject line: "2010 American History Internship". Labels: American_history, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Philadelphia, summer_2010, summer_internships, Thomas_Jefferson_Foundation, website
Paid internship @ AOL Travel
AOL Travel, a website that attracts 5.3 million unique visitors per month, is offering a full-time paid editorial internship. The position is based in the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Sterling, Va. and allows for some telecommuting. "Interns will work closely with the editorial team to develop and maintain AOL Travel’s editorial presence by assisting with programming, special editorial projects, fact-checking, researching, travel deal scouting, and data entry," the ad states. "For interns that prove to possess strong writing skills, there may also be opportunities to contribute to online articles. This position will give the right candidate a strong introduction to all facets of web publishing and editorial production." Apply online. Labels: AOL_Travel, entry-level-jobs, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, travel_journalism
Paid sports journalism internships
The U.S. Olympic Committee is offering paid summer internships to help produce content for its websites. Internships are in summer, based in Colorado Springs and pay $8.50 per hour. Responsibilities include: "Maintain and up-date USACoaching.org and USOC Coaching/TeamUSA web-sites with text, and video. Manage webcast/podcast content and schedule. Shooting and editing of video from conferences and seminars..."
Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on March 31. Apply online. Labels: Colorado, multimedia, olympics, online_journalism, paid_internship, sports_journalism, summer_2010, Team_USA, USOC, website
Paid internship @ NYC lifestyle website
DailyCandy.com, a website and electronic newsletter that covers "style, food, fashion and fun," is offering paid summer internships in its New York City office. "Summer editorial interns [will] assist with fact checking, administrative, and receptionist duties as well as other editorial projects," the ad states. "Writing opportunities also available." E-mail your resume to internships@dailycandy.com. Labels: DailyCandy, lifestyle_publication, New_York, New_York_internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, summer_2010, summer_internships, website
Web reporter @ Cincinnati radio stations
Bonneville Radio, a media company that operates 26 radio stations, is seeking a web reporter for its Cincinnati, Ohio stations. The reporter will produce daily lifestyle stories for the stations' websites. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and two years experience. Apply online. Labels: Bonneville_Radio, broadcast_journalism, Cincinnati, journalismjobs, Ohio, online_journalism, radio_journalism, web_producer
Fantasy baseball writers @ MLB.com
MLB Advanced Media, which manages the websites for Major League Baseball and its teams, seeks fantasy baseball experts to post breaking news and notes on nights and weekends. Position is based in Manhattan. Apply online. Labels: fantasy_baseball, fantasy_sports, journalismjobs, Major_League_Baseball, MLB.com, MLB_Advanced_Media, New_York, online_journalism, sports_journalism
HuffPost seeks paid Chicago intern
The Huffington Post, a popular liberal news website, seeks a Chicago-based intern. The position is 3 to 5 days per week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is compensated. Responsibilities: researching and loading breaking news stories for Chicago page; editing and posting daily blog submissions; general administrative duties; search engine optimization; working with the Chicago editor to execute slideshows and other writing projects; covering events when appropriate for HuffPost Chicago. Click here for more info. Labels: blog, blogging, Chicago, multimedia, multimedia_reporter, online_journalism, paid_internship, political_journalism, The_Huffington_Post
Paid D.C. journalism internships
Paid political journalism internships in Washington, D.C. are rare. Here are two places seeking Spring semester interns: - ExecutiveGov, a daily blog that covers senior executives in the federal government, seeks a paid reporting intern to start immediately. Position is 20-30 hours per week, based in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Vienna, Va., and pays $13 per hour. Responsibilities include: Research and write four to six stories a week, plus shorter news briefs; track news and develop contacts and in-depth knowledge in a specific coverage area; attend hearings, meetings and other news-making events in Washington from time to time; actively contribute to the end-of-week meetings.
- The Sunlight Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open government, paid intern to serve as a researcher/reporter starting in January 2010 in its Washington, D.C. office. Pay is $8.25 per hour. "Duties will include some news aggregation, writing short daily posts for the reporting site and working on longer, in-depth investigative reports," the ad states. E-mail a resume and writing samples to Bill Allison at intern_realtime@sunlightfoundation.com.
Labels: blog, blogging, DC, DC_journalism_scholarships, ExecutiveGov, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, political_journalism, Spring_2010, Sunlight_Foundation, Washington
Entry-level reporters in NYC
Here are a couple journalism jobs in the New York City Area that may be a good fit for young journalists: - Herald Community Newspapers, a chain of 15 weekly papers in Long Island, seeks a full-time reporter based in Garden City -- about 30 minutes from Manhattan. E-mail resume to Executive Editor John C. O’Connell at ExecEditor@liherald.com. Include your salary requirements and your best unedited story. Or mail to 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530.
- TheStreet.com, a popular financial news website based in Manhattan, is seeking entry-level reporters to provide breaking news coverage and enterprise feature writing. E-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to resumes@thestreet.com. Specify “Reporters” in the subject line.
Labels: business_journalism, entry-level-jobs, Herald_Community_Newspapers, journalismjobs, New_York, newspaper, online_journalism, The_Street_com
News apprenticeship program @ CBS
CBS's Philadelphia affiliate, KYW-TV, is offering a paid entry-level training program. The News Apprenticeship Program "will expose candidates to the various disciplines within the Eyewitness News operation: broadcast journalism, multi-media content production, assignment desk, newscast writing/producing, promotion writing, and special projects," the ad states. "Apprentices will be working side by side with News Department professionals, learning their craft and gaining valuable experience and knowledge. We are seeking individuals who are looking to work 'behind the camera' with an ultimate goal to be part of a newsroom management team." Each News Apprenticeship runs six-months and pays entry level hourly rate of pay. The station will also assist with finding apprentices a job after they complete the program. Apply online. Labels: broadcast_journalism, CBS, CBS_News, entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, KYW-TV, multimedia, news_apprenticeship_program, online_journalism, Philadelphia, recent_graduates, television_journalism
Paid internship @ Huffington Post
The Huffington Post, a liberal news website and one of the most visited websites in the world, is offering a paid full-time editorial internship in New York City. The job pays $10 per hour and recent grads are welcome to apply. Duties include: Researching, writing, reporting and copy editing original content; suggesting stories for aggregation; promoting HuffPost New York on social networking sites; putting together slideshows and other general research projects. "This is great opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of new media and get a hands-on exposure to how the site works," the ad states. The intern would have an opportunity to pitch articles and blog posts. Send resume and very brief statement of interest with "NEW YORK INTERN" in the subject line to job-xwzkv-1380864693@craigslist.org. Labels: entry-level-jobs, new_media, New_York, New_York_internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, recent_graduates, The_Huffington_Post
Paid Fall internship @ biz website
BNET, a top 10 business website owned by CBS Interactive, is offering a paid Fall internship in its San Francisco office. Internship is 10-15 hours per week and runs from September through early December. Duties include: blogging in BNET's Industries section or in management-oriented Insight section; fact checking original content and contributing original reporting; pitching, reporting, and writing bylined articles; using BNET's content management system to help publish original and licensed articles and podcasts; light copyediting and proofing. "As critical members of BNET’s small, award-winning editorial team, interns gain hands-on experience in all aspects of producing and publishing content online," the ad states. Apply online. Labels: Bay_Area, blogging, BNET, business_journalism, CBS_Interactive, fall_2009, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, San_Francisco
Paid full-time internship @ AOL Travel
AOL Travel, a website about travel that attracts over 5 million unique visitors per month, is offering a paid, full-time, one-year internship in its Washington, D.C. area office. "Interns will work closely with the senior programming manager to develop and maintain AOL Travel’s editorial presence by assisting with programming, special editorial projects, fact-checking, researching, travel deal scouting, and data entry," the ad states. "For interns that prove to possess strong writing skills, there may also be opportunities to contribute to online articles. This position will give the right candidate a strong introduction to all facets of web publishing and editorial production. " The position is based in Sterling, Va., and offers a "competitive salary." Click here for more info and to apply. Labels: AOL_Travel, entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, online_journalism, paid_internship, travel, travel_journalism, Washington
Freelancers @ men's lifestyle website
Asylum.com, which bills itself as "the largest men’s lifestyle site on the Web," is seeking freelance journalists to contribute stories about weird news, science, food, true crime, sex, politics, video games, entertainment and/or travel.
"We’re looking for writers who can report original stories and humorously analyze new trends -- everything from the latest wave of serial killer memorabilia sites to new concoctions that bring oversize donuts to amazing heights," the ad states. "We’re also looking for writers who can cover local stories in places such as Los Angeles, Florida, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans and Austin. We want people who have a passion for breaking new stories, not just re-hashing stories they’ve read. If you’re willing to scour through records, pound the pavement, search for the unusual, channel the zeitgeist and come up with intriguing stories, we’re interested in hearing from you."
Send resume, pitches and relevant clips or links to asylumapplicants@gmail.com. Labels: Asylum.com, entertainment, food_writer, freelance, freelance_journalism, freelance_writing, lifestyle_publication, online_journalism, science_journalism, website
Paid internship @ Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly, a 1.7 million-circulation magazine that covers movies, television, music, Broadway and pop culture, is offering a part-time paid internship in its Los Angeles bureau. The 3-month internship begins in mid-September and pays $10 per hour. "In addition to office duties such as transcribing, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and/or its website, EW.com," the ad states. Students and recent grads are encouraged to apply. By September 1, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three published clips to john_young@ew.com. Location: Los Angeles, California Labels: celebrity_gossip, college_journalists, entertainment, Entertainment_Weekly, Los_Angeles, magazine_journalism, online_journalism, paid_internship, recent_graduates
Reporter @ Tucson radio & TV station
The Tucson, Ariz.-based affiliate for NPR and PBS seeks a news and public affairs reporter to deliver newscasts online, on radio and on television. The 30-hour per week position is being offered by Arizona Public Media, a television and radio station operated by the University of Arizona. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least one year experience in writing, producing and reporting for radio or television. Apply online. Location: Tucson, Arizona Labels: Arizona_Public_Media, broadcast_journalism, journalismjobs, multimedia, online_journalism, radio_journalism, reporter, television_journalism, television_reporter, University_of_Arizona
Paid new media internships
Serra Media, a Seattle-based company that develops websites and web applications for newspapers, journalism start-ups and university journalism programs, is offering paid internships this summer. Interns may also earn college credit and telecommute. Here's the kicker: applicants get to design their own internship experience. "We’re taking a different approach to finding interns," the company's website states. "Instead of a specific, rigid framework of duties, tasks, hours and pay that you try to ply yourself into, we’re inviting you to make a pitch on the assignment as if you were an entrepreneur. (Because you are.) These are paid positions, but the amount we pay and the number of hours you work per week are flexible. So, instead of applications for a set position and fixed number of hours, we’re looking for pitches from people who are interested in working with us to develop our ideas and see their own brought to market, no matter their situation." In addition, "You can earn course credit for the assignment, if needed. You can also work remotely if you don’t happen to live in the Seattle area." Apply by May 22. For more information, click here. Location: Seattle, WashingtonLabels: multimedia, new_media, online_journalism, paid_internship, Seattle, Serra_Media, Summer_2009, summer_internships, telecommute
Paid internships @ Nieman Journalism Lab
The Nieman Journalism Lab, a Harvard-based think-tank focused on improving journalism in the Internet Age, is offering paid "microinternships" this summer. Schedules are flexible and interns may telecommute. Hurry and apply -- the deadline is May 7. "Here’s the deal," the website states. "We’ll expect you to write one solid, reported blog post per week. Note the word “reported”; we’re not looking for people to opine. These would be short stories about new journalism startups, attempts at innovation in established news organizations, or interviews with people making a difference in the future of journalism..." Interns may telecommute: "If you’re based around Boston, then you’re welcome to come down to our office to work. If not, you’d work from wherever you are, on your own schedule." As for pay, it's "Not a lot ... But it might pay your rent if you live somewhere cheap. The idea is that you’d probably do this work in addition to a traditional internship or your regular job." Click here for more details and to apply. Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Labels: blog, bloggers, blogging, Boston, college_journalists, Harvard, journalism_organizations, multimedia, Nieman_Journalism_Lab, online_journalism, paid_internship, Summer_2009, summer_internships
Entry-level journalism jobs @ PBS
PBS, a non-profit public broadcasting service with 354 member TV stations in the U.S., is offering entry-level desk assistant positions for its NewsHour program. The six-month-long positions are based in the Washington, D.C. area. Here are more details: - Online journalists: A desk assistant is needed to help with the daily production of the NewsHour's Web site, The Online NewsHour. Duties include: Organizing and distributing show transcripts and viewer mail; encoding transcripts into HTML; updating Web site indexes; digitizing audio; assisting the editorial and production staff with special projects. Rolling deadline. Apply online.
- Broadcast journalists: The DAs are exposed to all aspects involved in producing a nightly television news program. 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. Apply online by May 1.
- Education Journalist: A desk assistant is needed to help produce the NewsHour's Web site for students and teachers, NewsHour Extra. Duties include: Writing news for a 10-grade audience; using Dreamweaver to produce stories for high school students and lesson plans for teach; updating story archives; processing photos and writing captions in Photoshop; help with writing and producing the "Daily Buzz"; assisting the editorial and production staff with special projects, such as Newz Crew, an Online Dialogue about current events. Rolling deadline. Fax resume to (703) 824-6592 or e-mail to lclapman[at]newshour.org.
Location: Arlington, Virginia Labels: broadcast_journalism, DC, desk_assistant, entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, multimedia, multimedia_reporter, online_journalism, PBS, television_journalism, Washington
MLB.com seeks sports journalist
MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, seeks an online journalist to cover minor league baseball. The position is based in New York City, 30 hours per week and involves working on nights and weekends. Responsibilities include: writing Minor League news stories in a tight, deadline-driven environment; writing headlines and captions; creating graphics and photos to accompany stories. Content will appear on both MLB.com and MiLB.com. Applicants should have one year of journalism experience, a college degree, strong writing and copy-editing skills, knowledge of baseball and experience with Photoshop and basic HTML. To apply, e-mail resume to jlc@mlb.com with ‘Editorial Producer, MiLB’ in subject line. Location: New York, New York Labels: baseball_reporter, MilB.com, MLB.com, multimedia, online_journalism, online_reporter, sports_journalism
Paid internship @ science magazine
SEED magazine, an international science magazine, seeks a paid intern to assist with its website. The position is based in Manhattan and pays a monthly stipend. The intern will work closely with the editorial team in production of daily content and maintaining the website. Applicants should be fluent in basic HTML, image preflighting, Photoshop and web image formats. To apply, e-mail your resume along with a cover letter to: hr@seedmediagroup.com. Type "SEEDMAGAZINE.COM Online Intern" in the subject line. Location: New York, New York Labels: college_journalists, multimedia, New_York, New_York_internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, science_journalism, science_writing, SEED_magazine
Online journalism interns @ Sun-Sentinel
The Sun-Sentinel, a 226,000-circulation daily newspaper in South Florida, seeks summer interns interested in online journalism. Internships are 15-20 hours per week and based in the downtown Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? - Click Here. offices of the Sun-Sentinel. A stipend will be paid to students who complete the internship, and college credit is also available. Most interns are hired on as freelance contributors upon completion of their internship. Interns will assist with Metromix South Florida, a website about entertainment, and the Sun-Sentinel's GetLocal webpage, which covers local communities. Assignments will include: Managing online events calendar; shooting and editing photos; producing daily and weekly stories and articles; and attending story and budget meetings. "Applicants should have an interest in online journalism, Web design or photography and must possess strong writing skills, an understanding of the Internet as a tool for sharing information, and should have some interest or experience in editorial photography," the ad states. "Interns will also be given the opportunity to develop their own enterprise feature to report and produce during the internship period." E-mail a resume, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable) to: Adam Eisenberg, producer, at AmEisenberg@Metromix.com. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Labels: entertainment, Florida, Fort_Lauderdale, Metromix, Miami, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Summer_2009, summer_internships, Sun-Sentinel
Journalist for Major League Soccer website
Major League Soccer seeks a journalist to assist with its official website, MLSnet.com. Duties include: Editing and posting content for use on MLSnet.com and team websites; writing headlines, captions, blurbs for MLSnet.com and team websites; selecting and cropping photos; and making judgments on story significance and arrange content into lead packages on the team site front pages. Applicants should be Web savvy, have 3-5 years of sports journalism experience and have an interest in Major League Soccer. Position is based in the New York City area. E-mail a resume to jlc@mlb.com. Type "Editorial Producer" in subject line. Location: Chelsea, New York Labels: journalismjobs, Major_League_Soccer, MLSnet_com, multimedia, multimedia_reporter, online_journalism, soccer, sports_journalism, website
Media/PR industry reporter
The Bulldog Reporter, which produces print, online and e-zine publications for the PR and corporate communication industries, seeks a part-time reporter to cover media and PR news. The reporter will work 20 hours per week, write for a variety of mediums and be based in Oakland, Calif. "A college degree and one to two years of journalism or related experience required," the ad states. "Online publishing experience a plus. Publisher Infocom Group offers a great working environment, strong benefits and solid compensation." E-mail cover letter, resume and one representative clip to frankz@bulldogreporter.com. Links to your blog are a plus. Location: Oakland, California Labels: Bay_Area, newsletters, Oakland, online_journalism, public-relations, reporter, San_Francisco, The_Bulldog_Reporter
Night web editor @ NY Daily News
New York Daily News, one of the 10 largest newspapers in the U.S., seeks a full-time Web editor. "We are seeking an editor who can quickly and accurately post stories and photos as news breaks, has the news judgment to showcase the right stories for our loyal readership and a larger online audience, and the wherewithal to pitch and see through longer range projects," the ad states. "Ideal candidates have a broad knowledge of news, gossip and sports, particularly with regards to what’s important to New Yorkers. Coding and video editing experience are not requirements, but are considered a plus." Applicants should have at least two years experience. E-mail cover letter and resume with salary requirements to esacks@nydailynews.com. No phone calls. Location: New York, New York Labels: journalismjobs, multimedia, New_York, New_York_Daily_News, online_journalism, web_editor, website
Paid internship @ popular lifestyle website
TrendHunter.com, a website that gets 7 million-plus views per month and covers what's trendy in fashion, technology and pop culture, is offering paid internships in its Toronto office. "You’ll get first hand experience running one of the world’s most popular online publications," the ad states. As for compensation, "There will be a stipend paid, plus Adsense revenue and numerous opportunities that extend beyond the summer term." Apply online. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Labels: Canada, fashion_journalism, lifestyle_publication, multimedia, online_journalism, Ontario, paid_internship, technology, Toronto, TrendHunter_Magazine, website
Paid internship @ fashion website
Scheckys.com, a popular website about women's fashion, beauty and nightlife, is offering a paid internship. "We pay a daily stipend and would prefer a recent grad who can work 4-5 days a week," the ad states. "Perfect if you’re interested in nightlife, fashion and getting experience in the Web side of editorial. You’ll be reading tons of fun blogs, updating the website and helping around the office." To apply, e-mail resume and writing samples to natalie.g@sheckys.com. Location: New York, New York Labels: blogging, fashion_journalism, lifestyle_publication, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Sheckys, website
6-month paid internships @ Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly, a 1.7 million-circulation magazine that covers movies, television, music, Broadway and pop culture, is offering six-month paid internships for its website. "Published daily, the website needs interns for various office, editorial, and content management duties," the ad states. Pay is $10 per hour for 35 hours per week. Duties include: assigning subject area categories to online magazine articles. Researching and entering related data about entertainment people and products. Assisting editors with features and special projects, including fact checking and research. Writing opportunities may be available. Administrative duties will also be assigned. Both current students and recent graduates are eligible to apply. E-mail a cover letter, clips, resume and references to: Marc Vera at marc_vera@ew.com. Location: New York, New York Labels: celebrity_gossip, entertainment, Entertainment_Weekly, entry-level-jobs, EW.com, extended_internships, multimedia, New_York, New_York_internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, website
Paid internships @ Las Vegas Sun
The Las Vegas Sun, a daily newspaper included as a section inside the 160,000-circulation Las Vegas Review-Journal, is offering paid internships to work on its website. Internships run 3 to 9 months. As for pay, the announcement states: "You aren’t going to get rich. But you’ll definitely be able to get by." Interns are needed in news, sports, video journalism and programming. "We’re looking for at least a couple of people to help us on the news side of lasvegassun.com, a journalist to help us with lasvegasweekly.com, a sports journalist to help us across all of our sites, and a video journalist to help us with our upcoming, new daily television show," the announcement states. "We’re also looking for programmers with an understanding of Django. And if you’re a designer with killer Flash or motion-graphics skills, we want you." Applicants should have multimedia skills and a car. For more info or to apply, click here to contact Rob Curley, head of new media at the Las Vegas Sun. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, Las_Vegas_Sun, multimedia, Nevada, online_journalism, paid_internship, Rob_Curley, sports_journalism, video_journalism
Reporter @ NYC area website
Virtual Town Portals, which recently launched news websites in Northern Jersey such as BergenNOW.com, seeks a full-time reporter. The company is located about 5 miles from Manhattan. "Experience at other area newspapers and news websites ( The Record, northjersey.com, The Star Ledger, nj.com) a plus, but will consider all qualified candidates," the ad states. E-mail resume and salary expectations to job-rsnep-1075826485@craigslist.org Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey Labels: BergenNOW, entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, multimedia, multimedia_reporter, New_Jersey, New_York, online_journalism, online_reporter, Virtual_Town_Portals
Freelance writers @ N.J. newspaper
The Alternative Press, an all-online daily local newspaper in Northern Jersey, is hiring freelance reporters to cover government meetings, town events and sporting events in various communities. "Since our launch on October 2, 2008, we have received well over 3,000,000 hits," the ad states. "We currently cover Summit, Livingston, Millburn, New Providence and Berkeley Heights and are expanding to Madison, Chatham and Westfield. Very flexible hours. Make your own schedule." Writers are paid up to $50 per article. Location: Livingston, New Jersey Labels: freelance, freelance_writing, freelancers, New_Jersey, online_journalism, online_reporter, sports_journalism, The_Alternative_Press
Paid internships @ TIME's London bureau
TIME magazine's international edition is offering paid internships in its London newsroom. Internships are year-round, from 8 to 12 weeks long, and pay £5.73 (or $8.75 US dollars) per hour. Duties include writing articles for TIME's website, fact-checking, researching features and finding statistics for graphics. Applicants should be college seniors or graduate students and have an interest in news and online journalism. They are also responsible for arranging their own visas, if necessary. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume and some recently published clips to Jumana Farouky at jumana_farouky@timemagazine.com. Location: London, England, United Kingdom Labels: foreign_journalists, London, magazine_journalism, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Summer_2009, summer_internships, TIME, UK, United_Kingdom
Paid interns @ D.C. news service
Stateline.org, a non-profit Washington-based news wire service that covers state policy and politics, is seeking paid summer interns. Pay is $12 per hour. Part- and full-time internships are available. Interns get to "report and write in-depth stories on a variety of subjects and develop original story ideas." Current college and graduate students, along with recent graduates, are eligible to apply. E-mail cover letter with availability, resume, and news clips to jobs@stateline.org. Location: Washington, D.C. Labels: DC, online_journalism, paid_internship, political_journalism, Stateline, Summer_2009, summer_internships, Washington, Washington_correspondent
Paid summer internship @ Slate
Slate, a popular online magazine that covers current affairs and culture, is offering a paid summer internship in its Washington, D.C. newsroom. The full-time internships runs 8 weeks between May and September. Duties include: write for Slate's regular columns, such as "Explainer" and "Did You See This?"; help writers and editors with research project; assist producers to Slate V, the video site; help out with nominal administrative duties; pitch story ideas. By March 16, send a resume, three clips (published articles, blog entries, and classroom assignments all acceptable), and a short critique of a recent story that's appeared in Slate. E-mail only: keep messages under 200 KB, and no PDF files. Send e-mail to dcoffice@slate.com. Location: Washington, D.C. Labels: DC, magazine_journalism, online_journalism, paid_internship, Slate, Summer_2009, summer_internships, Washington
Paid summer internship @ CNET
CNETnews.com, a popular website that covers technology and computers, is offering a full-time paid internship this summer. The 10-12 week internship will be based in San Francisco and paid $15 per hour. It sounds like a great way to gain hands-on multimedia experience. "The intern will work closely with award-winning reporters and editors to conceive of blogs, feature stories, and other projects and see those works through to completion," the ad states. "In addition, the intern may be asked to take photographs; help write and broadcast scripts for the News.com daily podcast; and appear in video newscasts." Candidates must be current college students with major or degree in journalism or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or above. To be considered please apply on our careers page: http://college.cnetnetworks.com/viewjob.html?refnode=312411 . Submit a cover letter and resume, along with three to five writing samples. Location: San Francisco, California Labels: Bay_Area, business_journalism, CBS_Interactive, CNET, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, San_Francisco, Summer_2009, summer_internships, tech_journalist, technology
Full-time blogger @ NPR
NPR seeks someone to write a new blog that will focus on the stories, reporting and journalists of NPR's flagship broadcasts, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C. Applicants should have a college degree and at least 4 years journalism experience. Apply online. Washington, DC Labels: All_Things_Considered, blog, bloggers, blogging, DC, journalismjobs, Morning_Edition, multimedia, NPR, online_journalism, Washington
Paid multimedia interns @ L.A. Times
The Los Angeles Times, the 4th-largest newspaper in the U.S., seeks paid interns for its online newsroom. "Qualified candidates will have experience with blogs, ugc, editing/writing headlines and a good understanding of html," the ad states. Deadline is rolling. Current college students and those who have graduated in the past six months are eligible. Applicants should be web-savvy and must send a letter of recommendation. To apply, contact Mr. Dakotta Alex at Dakotta.Alex[at]LATimes.com. Labels: fall_2009, Los_Angeles, Los_Angeles_Times, los_angeles_times_internships, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Spring_2009, Summer_2009
Reporter @ Money magazine
Money, a 2 million-circulation monthly magazine that covers personal finance topics, seeks a general assignment reporter. You'll be based in New York and expected to report in print, online and on air. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least one-to-two years of business journalism experience. "The successful candidate will assist editors in front-end research and reporting, finding and developing stories, fact-checking and writing," the ad states. "Outstanding research skills, a broad range of interests and the ability to call upon independent, original thinking for a variety of categories are required. We seek employees who are detail-oriented, highly resourceful and willing to learn, and who have a demonstrated ability to handle high-volume work under tight deadlines." Labels: broadcast_journalism, business_journalism, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, Money_magazine, multimedia, New_York, online_journalism, personal_finance_reporter
Paid youth sports bloggers
My Team Cares, a group of youth sports blogs affiliated with pro sports teams, is offering paid blogging assignments. "Our blogs focus on parenting and youth sports," the ad states. "You will need to spend approx 1-2 hrs per day sourcing articles (no need to write them yourself), adding images, and posting the articles. You will also be in charge of copying and pasting the articles into newsletters. This is very basic but the opportunity is tremendous. Knowledge of youth sports and parenting in youth sports is a plus. We will provide you the source materials and provide you built in traffic. You will be paid based on how much you increase page views and a flat fee for every newsletter you draft." E-mail tk@myteamcares.com. Include writing samples and/or the URL for the current blog for which you write/edit. Labels: blog, bloggers, blogging, freelance, multimedia, My_Team_Cares, online_journalism, sports_journalism, youth_sports
Baltimore Sun seeks freelancer to cover women's health
The Baltimore Sun, a 232,000-circulation daily newspaper, seeks an experienced freelance journalist to lead a new website focused on women's health. "A strong command of the English language, a background in blogging and online community moderation, and a history of working with freelancers are key," the ad states. Apply online. Labels: Baltimore_Sun, blogging, freelance, health_journalism, health_news, health_writer, multimedia, new_media, online_journalism, website, womens_health
Paid intern @ CBS Interactive
CBS Interactive -- an online content network that includes CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, CNET.com, etc. -- seeks a paid editorial intern for its Entertainment Division. The 6-month position is based in San Francisco, six hours per week and pays $10 per hour. "The position involves assisting the content and editorial team in managing a myriad of online assets such as entertainment-related photos and videos as well as TV show and celebrity information," the ad states. "In addition, the intern will assist in encoding and posting video to the site. The intern will also assist in viral marketing and blogger partnerships. Will help ensure the site is kept up-to-date and current with photo galleries of notable television shows, events and celebrities." Apply online. Labels: broadcast_journalism, CBS, CBS_Interactive, celebrity_gossip, entertainment, extended_internships, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, San_Francisco, television_journalism
Freelancers for Seattle online newspaper
Northwestern offers journalism scholarships to computer whizzes
If you have computer skills and an interest in journalism, consider applying for a new full scholarship at Medill, the world-renowned graduate school of journalism at Northwestern University. You don't need any journalism experience. Applications are being accepted now. "We are offering full scholarships to Medill's master's program in journalism ... to people with computer programming skills," associate professor Rich Gordon told cyberjournalist.net. "The goal is, in essence, to try to create more Adrian Holovatys." "We want students who already have tech skills to come to Medill, learn the culture, craft and mindset of journalists, and figure out interesting ways of connecting technology and journalism. As you know, there are many ways the industry and the academy have tried to teach tech skills to journalists -- the proposition here is that it would be interesting to see what happens if we teach journalism to tech types." Scholarship winners can enroll at the Chicago area journalism school in January 2009, June 2009, September 2009 or January 2010, according to Medill's website. The scholarships were the result of a Knight News Challenge, which gave Medill more than $600,000 to create an academic program blending computer science and journalism, designed to fill a staffing void at many digital news sites. Labels: computer_developers, computer_programmers, journalism_scholarships, journalism_school, medill, multimedia, northwestern, Northwestern_journalism, online_journalism
Paid multimedia internships @ NY Times
The New York Times' website is offering three full-time, paid internships throughout the year. One is a multimedia internship and the other two are online news internships. "All three internships offer the rare, up-close opportunity to work with some of the best online journalists in the nation’s best newsroom," according to the recruiter. Internships are full-time, last up to four months and pay $812 per week. Multimedia interns assist in the production of photos, graphics, audio and video for the website. Tasks include producing multimedia features with audio and photographs, developing interactive features with Flash, and archiving and research for both breaking news events and enterprise stories. Online news interns produce articles, photos and multimedia for The New York Times on the Web, as well as helping to put together the online presence for larger news packages and enterprise projects The internships are available during the fall, spring and summer. The deadlines are summer: Feb. 15, fall: Aug. 15, and spring: Nov. 15. Applicants should apply online at: http://www.nytco.com/careers/index.html. In the search field, enter the word "internship." Or, clips and resumes may be sent to: "Digital Newsroom Internship", c/o Brenda Pullman, recruiting specialist, NYTimes.com, 620 Eighth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10018.
Labels: multimedia, New_York, New_York_Times_internship, New_York_Times_On_The_Web, online_journalism, paid_internship
Paid internships @ NYC multimedia company
MediaStorm -- a New York City-based multimedia production company that focuses on storytelling through the use of photography, audio, interactivity and video -- is offering paid internships in the spring and fall. "We’re looking for experience in multimedia production, design, motion graphics, and/or programming for web," the MediaStorm's blog states. E-mail resume, references and cover letter (discussing why you want to intern at MediaStorm and what you hope to get out of the experience) to careers@mediastorm.org. Also include: links to pieces you’ve produced/collaborated on (indicate role in each), available start/end dates, hours/week available, familiarity with Final Cut Pro, SoundTrack Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Aperture, Flash, and/or proficiency in other related programs. E-mail is preferred, but snail mail applications can be sent to: Brian Storm MediaStorm 55 Washington Street, Suite 420 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Due to volume, no materials will be returned; so, do not send originals. There is no deadline for spring internships- applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Deadline for Summer internships is February 15. Labels: Brian_Storm, Brooklyn, MediaStorm, multimedia, New_York, online_journalism, paid_internship, photojournalism, visual_journalism
Website seeks paid freelance sports journalists
About.com, a subsidiary of the New York Times Co., is seeking part-time writer-experts to produce and maintain sports guides for its website. You'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com that contains articles, reviews, a blog, a discussion forum and a bio page about you. Along with a base payment of $725 a month, About.com pays based on page views. Some writers make up to $100,000 per year. Writers are needed to specialize in the following topics: - mountain biking
- sailing
- volleyball
- waterskiing / wakeboarding
- world soccer
Visit http://beaguide.about.com to learn more about About.com, see a full list of available topics, and to submit an application. Labels: About.com, blog, bloggers, blogging, freelance, freelance_writing, freelancers, multimedia, online_journalism, sports_journalism
Paid internships @ travel website
Family Travel Forum, a group of websites about family travel, seeks paid interns for spring and summer in its New York office.
"We are looking for an independent, enthusiastic, motivated candidate who will work, under editorial supervision, to maintain and update our websites, research destinations online, report on upcoming events, assist with fact-checking and html styling and assist with office clerical chores," the ad states.
Interns will work 8 to 16 hours per week and receive a $25 per day stipend. College credit is also available. Apply online.
Labels: blog, blogging, Family_Travel_Fourm, multimedia, New_York, online_journalism, paid_internship, travel_journalism
Contest: cover World Economic Forum for Wall Street Journal
Midnight on Friday is the deadline to apply for a chance to serve as a " Special Correspondent" for MySpace and the Wall Street Journal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The winner will "be the eyes, ears and mouth to the Global MySpace community" and have his/her MySpace blog syndicated on MySpace and on WSJ.com. To enter the journalism contest, visit www.myspace.com/myspacejournal and answer one of the following questions via video on MySpaceTV. - If you were given the opportunity to take one person (living or historical figure) to Davos in order to make an impact on the conference, who would it be and why?
- If you could engage the entire MySpace community in doing one thing to help make an economic difference, what would it be?
- Why do you deserve the chance to attend the World Economic Forum as the MySpace Special Correspondent and how will your participation engage the audience?
All videos are being judged by a panel of experts. The contest ends on January 16 at midnight. Labels: blog, blogging, foreign_correspondent, freelance, journalism_contest, multimedia, myspace, online_journalism, special_correspondent, Wall_Street_Journal, World_Economic_Forum, WSJ.com
Free multimedia bootcamp for young journalists
Poynter Institute, a school and resource for journalism and owner of the St. Petersburg Times, is offering a free, intensive multimedia bootcamp for 40 young journalists. The "Poynter Fellows" program runs from May 17-29 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (So, you can do a summer internship and also attend this program.) It's open to college juniors, seniors, grad students and recent graduates interested in writing, photojournalism, design, information graphics, broadcast and multimedia. Tuition is free! Participants are responsible for travel and housing (but affordable accommodations have been arranged at the University of South Florida). Apply online. The deadline is January 30. Labels: broadcast_journalism, journalism_boot_camp, journalism_fellowships, multimedia, online_journalism, photojournalism, Poynter_Fellows, Poynter_Institute, visual_journalism
Slate seeks editorial assistant
Slate, a popular online culture and current affairs magazine, seeks an an editorial assistant for its New York office. The position is a one-year contract position, full-time, without benefits. The assistant's main duty will be to manage Slate's discussion board, "the Fray." Responsibilities include working with Slate editors to facilitate communication between Slate writers and readers; combing "the Fray" for smart posts to feature on Slate article pages; and monitoring the Fray for spam, offensive comments, and the like. The assistant will also work with top editors to develop Slate's strategy for its discussion board in the future. In addition, the editorial assistant will provide editorial and administrative assistance to Slate's culture editors as needed. E-mail resume and cover letter to frayjob@gmail.com. Labels: editorial_assistant, entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, multimedia, New_York, online_journalism, Slate, The_Fray
Paid student blogger @ journalism website
The Center for Innovation in College Media, a non-profit think-tank that was created to help college student media adapt and flourish in the new media environment, seeks a paid intern to help produce content for its blog. The January-April gig pays a $500 stipend and the intern can telecommute from anywhere. It's a good chance to develop new media skills and network with other journalists -- which could lead to a great job after college. By January 18, e-mail your resume and a 250-word essay (or post on your weblog, even better) explaining what ideas you have for the Center's website to scmurley[at]gmail.com. Be forewarned - CICM will be posting a poll for readers to vote on who is the best potential intern (results will be viewable only by staff) with the winner posted on the website in the future. Labels: blog, bloggers, blogging, Center_for_Innovation_in_College_Media, freelance, freelancers, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Spring_2009, telecommute
Finance reporters @ TheStreet.com
MainStreet.com, the personal finance site of TheStreet.com, is seeking full-time staff writers with 2+ years of experience covering personal finance topics. The position is based in New York City.
"MainStreet.com is where life and money intersect on the Web, so we require writers who can provide personal finance advice in the context of life stages and situations with a flair that will appeal to our audience of sophisticated, well-educated readers," the ad states. "We are a multimedia team, so our staff not only writes the stories but stars in the related videos as well." E-mail resume and clips (focused on personal finance) to resumes@thestreet.com with "Staff Writer" in the subject line. Labels: business_journalism, journalismjobs, MainStreet.com, multimedia, New_York, online_journalism, personal_finance_reporter, TheStreet.com
Seattle Post-Intelligencer seeks bloggers
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a 130,000 circulation daily newspaper and one of the Top 20 U.S. news websites, is looking for people to blog about snow sports, hobbies and local neighborhoods. "We want you to blog about anything you're passionate about: Hobbies, neighborhoods, sports, news, leisure activities . . . the list goes on," the advertisement states. "We can give your blog a home on one of the top-20 news sites in America (Nielsen ratings, December 2007), and we'll give you the independence to say what you mean. E-mail blog@seattlepi.com with your idea, your resume, a writing sample, and a link to your current blog (if you have one). They promise to respond to every request. Labels: blog, bloggers, blogging, freelance, freelance_writing, freelancers, online_journalism, Seattle, Seattle_Post-Intelligencer
Spring & summer internships @ NY Post
The New York Post, a 725,000-circulation daily newspaper, seeks interns to assist with its website in the spring and/or summer. The part-time positions are unpaid and interns must receive college credit. "Interns will be responsible for helping to put the newspaper online, helping to put photos online, editing photo galleries & editing video," the ad states. Labels: journalism_internships, multimedia, New_York, New_York_Post, newspaper-internships, online_journalism
Washington Times seeks online reporter
The Washington Times' Continuous News Desk is seeking a reporter to cover the energy or the financial services industries. "The successful candidate must be hungry to find scoops and cover important daily events in D.C. for a sophisticated audience," the job posting states. "This person also must be nimble, have a basic knowledge of HTML or XML, know AP style and be able to produce analyses as well as fast, accurate reporting." Send your cover letter and resume to Managing Editor/Digital Jeff Birnbaum at (202) 636-4812 or jbirnbaum@washingtontimes.com. Labels: energy_reporter, financial_affairs_reporter, multimedia, online_journalism, online_reporter, Washington, Washington_correspondent, Washington_Times
Paid multimedia internships @ Disney
The Walt Disney Company seeks paid summer interns for its Disney Interactive Media Group in Southern California. Interns help create and deliver Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe. The program runs 10 to 15 weeks and offers: - Experience working with a global new media group within The Walt Disney Company
- Exposure to our business operations, technology and processes
- Opportunity to participate in division and companywide intern activities
- Business opportunity to develop professionally with exposure to senior management
- Competitive pay
- Relocation/housing assistance
Labels: Disney_Interactive_Media_Group, Disney_internships, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, Walt_Disney_Company
Online news producer @ Palm Beach Post
The Palm Beach Post, a 175,000-circulation daily newspaper in Florida, is seeking someone with both journalism and multimedia skills to handle its website. If you're a young journalist who is proficient in HTML, CSS and Flash, you should apply. Job duties include "updating news home page, writing sharp, crisp and engaging headlines, and updating other pages on the site as needed. This person would be involved in occasional multimedia packages and would edit and post video and audio as needed." Send resume and info to Deputy Online Director Eric Weiss, Palm Beach Post, 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 or eric_weiss@pbpost.com. Labels: entry-level-jobs, journalismjobs, multimedia, multimedia_reporter, online_journalism, online_news_producer, Palm_Beach_Post
NYC event: Web video journalism panel
City University of New York's Journalism School this Thursday night will host a free discussion on the future of Web video journalism. This is not a discussion about tools but about new forms of video storytelling. Speakers include Travis Fox, Emmy-award winning video journalist from The Washington Post; Rachel Sterne, founder and CEO of GroundReport, a citizen journalism platform at GroundReport.com, Benjamin Wagner, vice president of MTV News and Daniel Greenberg, director of production at WNET. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in Room 308 at 219 West 40th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues) in New York. The event is free and open to the public. However, if you are not a currently affiliated with CUNY, please fill out a reservation form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p7DguHQAdPR6OzLbBYrPpaA&hl=en(space is limited). For additional info, e-mail Prof. Sandeep Junnarkar at sandeep.junnarkar@journalism.cuny.edu. Labels: Benjamin_Wagner, CUNY, Daniel_Greenberg, GroundReport, new_media, New_York, online_journalism, Rachel_Sterne, Travis_Fox, web_video_journalism
NYC event: All-star discussion on new media
Join Columbia Journalism School and the Hearst Foundation next week for their annual look at the changing profession of journalism , with an emphasis on new media and online journalism. "Changing Media Landscape, 2008" is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on November 11 at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York. The event will feature a discussion led by six all-star media influencers: Sewell Chan, blogger/bureau chief of the New York Times "City Room" blog; David Cohn, founder of Spot.us, a new crowdfunding investigative journalism project; Adriano Farano, executive editor of CafeBabel.com - the first multilingual European current affairs online magazine; Erica Smith, news designer for St. Louis Post-Dispatch and "Paper Cuts" blogger; and Jacob Weisberg, chairman and editor-in-chief of Slate Group. "This is a different kind of panel," e-mails Sree Sreenivasa, Dean of Student Affairs and new media professor at Columbia's journalism school, "with a real conversation among the participants and audience - with no PowerPoint in sight." The event is free and RSVP is not required. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available at http://mogulus.com/columbiajournalismLabels: Adriano_Farano, Columbia, David_Cohn, Erica_Smith, Jacob_Weisberg, new_media, online_journalism, Sewell_Chan, Sree_Sreenivasan
PBS seeks journalism students to blog
The PBS Mediashift blog is looking for college journalism students to write occasional blog posts dealing with the impact of new media and information technology. Additionally, Mediashift is also looking for correspondents to write about the following topics: * Digital music * Online video * Social networking * Books * Regions: Asia, India, South America, Australia, Europe Labels: blog, bloggers, blogging, college_journalists, digital_music, information_technology, Mediashift, music_writer, new_media, online_journalism, PBS, social_networking
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. Labels: journalismjobs, multimedia, online_journalism, political_journalism, The_Huffington_Post
NY Times seeks entry-level online journalist
New York Times's website, the #1 newspaper website on the Web, seeks a paid intern to produce articles, photos and multimedia for its daily report and larger news and features projects. The intern will also assist editors and producers by conducting research and compiling information for special sections, enterprise stories and breaking news events. "The training program is intended to teach interns the skills that would enable them to become a producer at NYTimes.com," the ad says. "'On-the-job' training is essential in order to get a sense for what it is like to work in a newsroom. When a news story breaks, the intern will experience first hand how news judgments are made and how the plans for covering a story take shape." Labels: entry-level-jobs, multimedia, New_York_Times, New_York_Times_internship, nytimes.com, online_journalism, paid_internship
100 paid summer journalism internships available
The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund offers 100 paid summer internships in business reporting, news, online and sports copy editing at newspapers across the country. Each intern receives free pre-internship training seminars on college campuses and weekly salaries starting at $350 for a minimum of 10 weeks. Interns who return to college full-time the following fall will receive $1,000 scholarships from the Fund. The program is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. The application deadline is November 1. Labels: business_journalism, copy_editing, Dow_Jones_Newspaper_Fund, journalism_internships, newspaper-internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, photojournalism, sports_journalism
New media prof offers advice
Columbia journalism school's Sree Sreenivasan says young journalists should look online for opportunities to build their portfolio. "Online publications, which often pay less than print publications (if they pay at all) are an option for beginning journos," says Sreenivasan, who runs the Columbia Journalism School's new media program and is WNBC's tech reporter. "Depending on the site's visibility, it may be a good way to get clips. As someone who did volunteer work for years (and still writes gratis, on occasion), anything that gets you clips is worth considering." He adds: "Another tip is to start blogging. Having a smart, reporter's notebook-type blog is a way to show an editor your writing and your THINKING skills." From time to time, I like to ask journalism experts and practitioners what tips they have for young journalists. I spoke with Sree in the spring for an article I wrote for Quill on how to get bylines. If you'd like to submit tips or share experiences, please e-mail me. - Mark Grabowski
Labels: Columbia, journalism advice, new_media, online_journalism, Sree_Sreenivasan
NYC lecture: web tips for journalists
Sree Sreenivasan, Dean of Student Affairs and new media professor at Columbia's journalism school, e-mails: Folks: I am teaching a class Wednesday morning and have lots of room for guests. If you happen to be free and want to come for a free session, please stop by. No RSVP needed.
* Wednesday, 10:30-noon Smarter Surfing: Web Tips and Tricks Every Journalist Should Know
Columbia Journalism School, LECTURE HALL 116th St & Broadway (#1 train to 116th St)
If you can't make it, most of the material I will be covering is available on http://www.SreeTips.com Labels: Columbia, online_journalism, Sree_Sreenivasan
New multimedia journalism fellowship
Media General is offering a new fellowship for journalists interested in multimedia. Four recent graduates, either from college or a graduate program, will be selected to work for nine months in one of Media General's cross-owned markets (Bristol, Va.; Roanoke, Va.; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Columbus, Ga.) . "The fellows will divide their time between the newspaper, the television station and the website," according to the flyer. "They will primarily produce content to be presented across all platforms." The deadline is March 1, 2008. -Mark GrabowskiLabels: journalism_fellowships, media-general, multimedia, new_media, online_journalism, recent_graduates, young_journalists
Online editor offers advice for young journalists
From time to time, I ask successful journalists and editors what advice they have for young journalists. Robert Niles, editor of the Online Journalism Review, says young journalists should go digital with their resumes and reporting. He adds that new media offers great freelance opportunities:
"Blogs are the new resumes. Every journalism student ought to have his or her own blog, ideally located at studentname.com. Blogs should include links to the student's best published work, as well as regular Q&As, observations, photo essays, video features, reviews and commentary -- to fully demonstrate their abilities.
"Online sites, especially ones built on user-generated content, have an insatiable appetite for good copy. Students should engage in online discussion communities, and link to them from their blog, to show hiring editors their ability to participate and manage interactive communities. Volunteering to create original reporting features and reviews for such sites is a great way both to gain leadership status in those communities and to get impressive clips for the student."
Robert Niles Editor, University of Southern California Online Journalism Review http://www.ojr.org
-Mark Grabowski
Labels: advice, journalism, journalism advice, online_journalism, Robert_Niles
NPR seeks young political podcasters
Are you a podcaster under 30 who's passionate about Election 2008?
NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday wants to hear from you!
They want a diverse group of podcasters to tell them how the election is playing out in their areas. Tell them why you'd be a good choice.
Send an e-mail with details about yourself and your interest in the election. Please put "WESUN Podcaster" in the subject line. Be sure to include links to your previous podcast work.
Once they figure out which podcasters will be contributors to the show, their plan is to set up a blog that will serve as the home base for their stories through the rest of the election cycle. They'll also be airing some of the podcasts as on-air commentaries as well. So if you're a young podcaster with insights on Election 2008, send them some samples of your work and audition for the project.
For more info or to contact NPR, click here.
-Mark Grabowski
Labels: NPR, online_journalism, political-podcaster, weekend-edition-sunday
Free NYC event: Panel of prize-winning environmental journalists
The John B. Oakes Award For Distinguished Environmental Journalism
Honoring Exceptional Contributions to the Public Understanding of Environmental Issues
Monday, February 11, 2008
The Journalism School at Columbia University 2950 Broadway @ 116th Street Lecture Hall, 3rd Floor
Panel Discussion 5:00 p.m.
Reception 7:00 p.m.
2007 AWARD WINNERS
Last Chance: The Fight to Save a Disappearing Coast Bob Marshall, Mark Schleifstein, Matt Brown & photographer Ted Jackson The Times-Picayune
Blighted Homeland Judy Pasternak Los Angeles Times
Cold Rush: The Coming Fight for the Melting North McKenzie Funk Harper's Magazine
R.S.V.P. Laura Reizman, Prize Coordinator (212) 854-7650, lr2259@columbia.edu Labels: bob-marshall, Columbia, environmental-journalism, judy-pasternak, mark-schleifstein, matt-brown, mckenzie-funk, online_journalism
Fellowships & scholarships for electronic journalists
The Radio and Television News Directors Association is offering several cash prizes for electronic (radio, TV, online) journalists with 10 years or less experience. Additionally, its foundation offers many scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, for college and graduate students studying journalism and/or planning careers in electronic journalism. The deadline for applying is May 12. While the focus of this journalism website is on print journalism, I will be expanding it in coming months to include more broadcast journalism and online journalism opportunities. Stay tuned. Also, please e-mail me any good opportunities that aren't already listed on CubReporters.org. - Mark Grabowskimark(at)cubreporters(dot)org Labels: broadcast_journalism, electronic_journalism, journalism_fellowships, journalism_scholarships, online_journalism, radio_journalism, RTNDA, television_journalism
Asbury Park Press launches student-run blog
My journalism students are writing a blog for the Asbury Park Press.
The online journal, named "MUspace," reports goings-on at Monmouth University (MU) and in the surrounding town. It’s updated daily. The Asbury Park Press is a Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper based in Neptune, N.J., with a circulation of about 160,000. The blog is one of several new features the Gannett newspaper will introduce in coming weeks as part of a major upgrade of its Web site.
Publishing articles isn’t anything new for my students, who this semester have had articles accepted for publication in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Asbury Park Press, Gloucester County Times and other newspapers.
Why am I telling you this? To illustrate some of the good opportunities available to enterprising young journalists. For more ideas on how to get published while in high school or college, check out my upcoming column in the December issue of Quill. -Professor Grabowski Labels: articles, Asbury_Park_Press, blog, Gloucester_County_Times, Minneapolis_Star_Tribune, online_journalism, published
Website manager at Herald News
The Herald News, a daily newspaper based in northern New Jersey, has a full-time opening for a Website Manager for its forthcoming website, MyHeraldNews.com. The job is responsible for the overall success of the highly targeted Web presence of the Herald News, with an emphasis on day-to-day content programming, audience growth and the attainment of sales goals through a close partnership with the director of internet advertising. The Site Manager's principal duties include establishing and monitoring business plans and objectives for the Herald News Online, being responsible for developing the direction and strategy for the daily Web presence and assuring quality and quantity of content, developing an online traffic generation strategy and monitoring its results, identifying traffic trends to communicate successes with newsroom and other departments and being the face of MyHeraldNews.com in the community. Qualifications: Three to five years of content generation and content programming experience, some management experience a plus. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash and other common Web languages and programs. Knowledge of and ability to apply Web usability best practices. Broadband content development for the web.
Skills: Ability to formulate business plan, including setting expense and revenue budgets. Sound news judgment. Must have solid editing skills (grammar, spelling, and punctuation). Command of Microsoft Office, Adobe product suite, Web-editing software. If interested in this opening, please send a cover letter and copy of your resume to: Pete Casillas, Vice President, Classified and Internet Advertising, North Jersey Media Group, 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, 6th Floor, West Paterson, NJ 07424. Or email to Casillas@northjersey.com Labels: Herald_News, journalismjobs, multimedia, MyHeraldNews.com, online_journalism, website_manager
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