Jewish Times seeks a reporter
January 30, 2009
The Baltimore Jewish Times seeks a reporter who is a team player, hard worker and not afraid to ask difficult questions of a vibrant Jewish community. Send cover letter, resume and three best clips. Location is in the Baltimore area, and compensation is in the high 20s. E-mail nrubin@jewishtimes.com. Please, no phone calls about this job!
New resource for job seekers
January 30, 2009
Twitter users can post their 140-character (max) resumes on The Media Is Hirin(g) site. Show off your New Media chops and get noticed by people who are looking for new talent.
York Daily Record is interested in meeting copy editor candidates
November 20, 2008
The York Daily Record/Sunday News is always looking for qualified copy editors. And while they don’t currently have a position open, they are hoping to bring in a few candidates for, at the very least, an informational interview for any upcoming openings.
Qualified candidates should have some newspaper experience, either through their college newspaper or an internship. Copy editors at the Daily Record/Sunday News are responsible for designing and laying out pages, editing local and wire copy, writing headlines and updating the Web site.
For more information, students should call or e-mail Janeen Jones, News Editor, York Daily Record/Sunday News, 717-771-2036.
Maryland Independent, Calvert Recorder seek reporters
November 14, 2008
The Maryland Independent in Charles County, Md., and The Calvert Recorder in Calvert County, Md., have openings for reporters.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or related field and the ability to develop and work with sources to uncover stories and produce enterprising reports.
Hard news experience a must. The beat includes some evening and weekend work.
Send resume and clips to Angela Breck, Maryland Independent, 7 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602, or e-mail abreck@somdnews.com.
Job ad from http://www.journalismjob.com.
Job Fair scheduled at Online News Association conference Sept. 11
August 29, 2008
The Online News Association is going to be having a job fair on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. Some of the recruiters that will be there include NPR, Gannett and Tribune Media Services.
The morning will start with short presentations from the recruiters about their companies and then interviews throughout the day.
ONA members can attend the job fair for free. Students can come for $25, while it’s $50 for professionals and others who are not ONA members. Students can also get greatly reduced rates to attend the entire conference, which runs through Sept. 13.
You can register for the Job Fair here.
News producer opening at baltimoresun.com
August 6, 2008
Baltimoresun.com is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of News Producer. Strong editing skills are a must. Sound news judgment, experience working in an online editorial environment and knowledge of the Baltimore-area are preferred.
Key components of this job include:
· Organizing and updating the home page and other areas of the site
· Editing news stories and posting them to the site
· Producing multimedia to enhance news coverage
· Contributing to online editorial projects
This position requires a background in editing or reporting and knowledge of HTML and PhotoShop. An ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of editing experience. Experience with Flash and maps mashups is a plus.
If you’re a journalist looking to work in a challenging, innovative environment, please send a cover letter, resume and at least two writing samples to:
Baltimoresun.com, c/o Dave Alexander 2 Hamill Rd., Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21210
No phone calls please.
Ad expires September 10, 2008.
From JournalismJobs.com
The Gazette looking for web editor/designer
August 6, 2008
The Gazette, publisher of award-winning community weekly newspapers in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, is expanding its online coverage. We are seeking a web editor/designer for primarily weekend and evening posting duties.
Main responsibilities include copy editing, arranging and uploading stories and multimedia on multiple pages, some light coding and rewriting headlines. On occasion, this editor will help report and write breaking news stories and edit still and video images to accompany stories.
Applicants must have a track record that demonstrates the ability to work independently under deadline pressure, and have proficiency with Quark, basic HTML and Photoshop. A working knowledge of Flash, RSS and other web technology is a plus. Must be able to cover non-traditional hours and adjust schedule to meet demands of shifting news cycles.
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Jessica Loder, Internet Content Coordinator, The Gazette, 13501 Virginia Manor Road, Laurel, MD 20707. By e-mail: editjobs@gazette.net. No calls, please.
The Gazette offers a competitive package of benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan. EOE.
Ad expires September 8, 2008.
Graphic designer needed at Sister 2 Sister magazine
August 6, 2008
Sister 2 Sister magazine in Takoma Park, Md., has an immediate need for a creative, detail-oriented, organized graphic designer with print publication experience and an eye for typography to create dynamic editorial pages for our monthly entertainment and lifestyle magazine. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Position responsibilities include:
-Graphic layout
-Scanning and color correcting photos
-PDF workflow
-Creating design concepts for promotional materials
Candidates should have strong skills in Quark XPress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Previous experience designing consumer magazines a big plus, but other design experience will be considered.
Sister 2 Sister is a national monthly magazine that takes its readers into the lives of African-American movie, music and sports stars. Only S2S gives it to ya straight, no chaser.
From http://www.mediabistro.com
Copy Editing Position at York Daily Record
July 7, 2008
The York Daily Record newspaper in York, Pa., has a position open for a copy editor. The ideal candidate would have a year or two of experience.
Some of the responsibilities include designing pages, editing local and wire copy, writing headlines and updating our Web site. (That’s just a brief summary.)
For questions or more information, call or e-mail Janeen Jones, News Editor, York Daily Record/Sunday News, 717-771-2036, jjones@ydr.com.
Online Producer positions at Humane Society
June 28, 2008
Online Producer, Wildlife and Innovations
The Humane Society of the United States
Online Producer, Philanthropy
The Humane Society of the United States
Online Producer, Online Communications
The Humane Society of the United States
