Cars.com, which is based in Chicago, is looking for a news editor to join the editorial staff who also is able to write original stories and reviews about cars and is also adept at web journalism skills.

The position is as News Editor for for KickingTires, the news channel for Cars.com.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have or be able to cultivate sources in the auto industry, according to David Thomas, Cars.com managing editor.

“You don’t need to know how to change your own oil, but you can explain the differences between a new BMW 528 and BMW 535 to a car shopper,” Thomas said.

Thomas said he needs someone with news and online background and definitely experience in the auto field. He stressed that Cars.com has roots in newspapers and its editorial team is composed of news vets.

From the full job description and application details Editor, Cars.com:

“There will be regular posts recapping news and new product as well as editing other writers and freelancers. We need an editor who is a self-starter and a collaborator: We need someone who knows what’s news, but who can work with his or her editor to shape overall coverage and tone. We need a writer and editor with a clear voice, not just a regurgitator. Of course, we value consumer value, accuracy and timeliness above all else.”

Among the responsibilities:

• Writing and editing daily posts, some aggregation, some original reporting, on the auto industry and product, with a sharp focus on how those events and people are going to affect car shoppers
• Set an engaging tone for coverage, making sure that reports for KickingTires are accurate, nimble and engaging.
• Will either have — or be able to cultivate — a strong network of sources in the industry.
• Travel is necessary for this job. This editor/reviewer will attend major auto shows when appropriate and other events as needed.
• Be comfortable being interviewed by other media outlets (including TV) on breaking industry developments, based on the reporter/reviewer’s analysis of the industry.
• Occasionally manage freelancers on how they’re performing their tasks.
• Drive editorial excellence as part of a team that ensures Cars.com publishes and maintains the most relevant, accurate and current consumer-facing automotive content.
• Be proficient in using web-publishing tools and blog software as well as HTML-editing software and a Content Management System to enter and publish online content. Photoshop skills a plus.

Cars.com is the second largest automotive classified site, second to only Autotrader.com.

Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, which is in turn a joint venture by major media companies including the Gannett Company, the McClatchy Company, the Washington Post Company, the Tribune Company, and Belo. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.

Susan Lisovicz, CNN’s longtime Wall Street correspondent, was the second Reynolds Visiting Business Journalism Professor at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Reynolds program will send visiting professors to four additional schools in 2012.

Journalism programs at Colorado State University, Grambling State University, Texas Christian University and the University of South Carolina will be the first schools to receive visiting business journalism professors next spring under a $1.67 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

The five-year program will ultimately create 11 visiting professorships at 11 different schools. It is administered through the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

“We are pleased with the first four schools selected to participate in the Reynolds Visiting Business Journalism Professor Program,” said Steve Anderson, president of the Reynolds Foundation. “These four schools will form the nucleus of a much larger group of institutions that will be selected annually over the next five years. The program’s goal is to select institutions that will commit long-term to the teaching of principles and skills necessary to train business journalists in what we believe is an increasingly important field of journalism.”

The new Reynolds Visiting Professorships are modeled on successful programs at Washington and Lee University and the Cronkite School. The Reynolds Center also has sponsored a weeklong training seminar for prospective business journalism professors for the past five years.

The professorships will enable students at the four universities to get valuable training in a specialized and increasingly critical area of journalism, said Andrew Leckey, president of the Reynolds Center and the Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism at the Cronkite School.

In 2010, former New York Times reporter Leslie Wayne was the first Reynolds Visiting Business Journalism Professor at Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

“These four journalism programs displayed remarkably thoughtful and ambitious strategies for both their current and their future business journalism education initiatives,” Leckey said. “In addition, the large number of excellent applications received assures us that other outstanding schools stand ready for the future visiting professorships of this five-year program.”

Besides teaching courses in business journalism, visiting professors will help establish partnerships with local business media and contribute to BusinessJournalism.org and Reynolds Center Webinars, which provide resources and training enabling professional business journalists to excel at their craft. The schools, which also are eligible for funding for business journalism internships, will provide space as well as technical and administrative support for the professors.

How to apply for future visiting professorships

Three more universities will be selected next year for the spring 2013 term.

• Prospective universities can apply at BusinessJournalism.org.
• Prospective visiting business journalism professors can also apply online.

What officials at the initial schools had to say

• “Students can only benefit by learning how to report on business and economics….This will provide yet another advantage when they seek employment.” – Greg Luft, professor and chair of the Colorado State University Journalism and Technical Communication Department.

• “There is no doubt that the Visiting Professor program will help boost the enrollment in our business journalism concentration.” – Rama M. Tunuguntla, interim dean of Grambling‘s College of Professional Studies.

• “You need look no further than the economy being the No. 1 issue in national politics to recognize that instruction in business journalism is critical to the mission of journalism programs and the training of the journalists of the future.” – John Lumpkin, director of TCU’s Schieffer School of Journalism.

• “Our students and future journalists, whether they are writing for the front page, the sports page or the style page, need to understand and explain the underlying business interests.” – Charles Bierbauer, dean of the University of South Carolina College of Mass Communications and Information Studies.

About the Reynolds Center

Since 2003, more than 10,000 journalists have learned to cover business better through free training from the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism. The center is at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University’s Phoenix campus. The center offers regional workshops and Webinars, as well as daily tips at BusinessJournalism.org.

It is funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for whom it is named. Headquartered in Las Vegas, it is one of the largest private foundations in the United States.

The Bulletin is a 34,000 circulation daily and the business desk produces a daily section and a weekly themed section “Green, Etc.” which focuses on technology and green energy in Oregon.

Warner says the idea candidate would have at least three years experience in business writing, with a particular focus on technology and business start-ups or the intersection between business government. She’d like someone experienced enough to tackle diverse topics in a community with growing technology and health sectors, but still suffering from a decline in housing and high unemployment. Top stories on the business page online today include a mix of local and national topics. Here’s a link to The Bulletin daily newspaper.

Desired qualifications include: Understanding of business principles with the ability to read and analyze corporate financial documents, ability to write on deadline, and a keen eye for investigative and analytical business stories that will serve the readers of Bend. Multimedia experience a plus.
The Bulletin is an independent, family-owned newspaper in Bend, a vibrant city surrounded by snow-capped mountains and stellar outdoor recreation. The Bulletin is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test.

If you’re interested, send a resume and clips to: Marielle Gallagher, Newsroom Administrator, The Bulletin, P.O. Box 6020, Bend, OR 97701. Or by email to MGallagher@bendbulletin.com.

And for a look at more business journalism jobs, check out our Jobs Page.

Compliance Week

The staff writer will maintain a daily blog on securities regulation, write six to ten longer articles per month (mostly shorter form, none longer than 3,000 words), and update one or two online databases either daily or weekly as necessary (this will be a small part of the job).

The writer’s primary beat will be securities regulation, including enforcement actions or rulemaking and implementation by various regulatory agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission. A secondary beat will be shareholder activism and board-shareholder relations, and other stories may be assigned to the writer on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop a beat: cultivate sources, track news developments, and identify trends suitable for enterprise reporting or special research projects. Compliance Week follows complex business topics, so candidates must be able to monitor multiple pieces of business news, see how they inter-relate, and assemble those multiple pieces into larger feature articles that put the news in relevant context for our readers.

This is a mid-level reporting job. Candidates should have at least six years of experience at a daily newspaper or website, at least three of them on a business beat. Candidates do not need experience reporting on securities regulation per se, but those with a demonstrated knowledge of the subject will receive priority.

To apply send your packet to editor@complianceweek.com.

The Fiscal Times

Candidates “should have strong analytical and reporting skills with a good instincts for trends in business,” according to Channel Manager Nick Bhardwaj. “We offer very competitive compensation on a per-piece basis.”

The Fiscal Times is based in New York City, but the freelancer can work remotely.

The Fiscal Times, which launched its website in February 2010,  covers economic issues, with an emphasis on fiscal policy.  It is owned and funded by Peter G. Peterson, a billionaire investment banker who advocates deficit reduction.

The Fiscal Times, which lists several journalists with experience at prominent news organizations as its columnists, analysts and bloggers, says on its website that it is nonpartisan and editorially independent.

To apply, send your resume to NBhardwaj@thefiscaltimes.org.

The Phoenix Business Journal is looking for a ‘Content Generator’.  We talked with Ilana Lowery, editor at the business journal to find out what is that job?   Here’s her response:

“As newsroom structures flatten, change and evolve, it is more important than ever to have the right people on board, so the Phoenix Business Journal wants to hire a versatile journalist who can juggle daily breaking business news online and write for our weekly print publication.

I am looking for someone to serve as a “content generator” who has a reporting background, solid news judgment, knowledge of AP style and can craft catchy stories in both long and short forms. It’s a plus if the candidate can write search-friendly headlines and help to improve our social media presence.

In addition, the candidate should show strong leadership abilities and possess strong organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, blog and develop key industry sources.

Adobe InDesign. CMS and PhotoShop experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. The candidate for this position should have at least three years of business reporting and writing experience and skills in digital/multimedia.

If you’re interested in the position, send a resume and cover letter to Editor Ilana Lowery at ilowery@bizjournals.com or to the Phoenix Business Journal, 101 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 2300, Phoenix, AZ 85003″.

So, a content generator is part what we’ve been calling web journalist and a whole lot traditional journalist:  Somebody who can juggle a lot, find good stories, write for all platforms and do it all in a professional manner.  Sounds like your average business journalist these days.

If you’re interested in either position, send a resume and cover letter to publisher Joanna Wessman at jwessman@bizjournals.com and write the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Web producer

We are looking for a creative, forward-looking, get-your-hands-dirty web producer to help elevate an award-winning newspaper and make certain it’s a must-read on the web, too. We need a web producer who can create catchy stories and write search- friendly headlines, while also helping with numerous other efforts, from developing microsites to improving our social media presence.

You must have a passion for the web, from where the traffic is coming from and how to increase our audience.

And, just to keep up your newspaper skills, the candidate should be comfortable with editing print stories and page design. It’s a great job for the right person, with breaking stories and enterprise reports — and busy days that will never be described as “boring” or “routine.”

Editor

The Editor is responsible to lead a dynamic, energetic newsroom full of talent and character, setting a seamless and consistent course for our print and online products. In addition, he or she must be willing to be visible and accessible to our readers and community, in public and one-on-one settings.

Skills: Leadership talent a must, along with strong news judgment, editing and project management skills. A courageous, innovative nature is critical, along with the ability to lead, manage and coach the best work out of team members. Must be able to set and follow-through on high expectations of staff.

Duties: Lead a seasoned newsroom of 12 reporters and editors. Serve as a member of the newspaper’s senior management team, developing strategy, setting priorities and developing content with a team that includes Publisher, Advertising Director, Circulation Director and Production Director. Interact regularly with subscribers, community leaders and others in an effort to build the Sacramento Business Journal brand.

Experience required:  Proven track record of newsroom leadership. 5 years reporting, 3-5 years newsroom management experience.

The transportation editor is a deputy team leader who will edit material ranging from immediately time-sensitive updates to enterprise pieces for both Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Government.

The job listing says:

This editor will be responsible for managing an industry-focused team of reporters. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in business or government journalism, such as for a financial newspaper or real-time news service, and be able to produce clear, concise, and accurate copy under deadline pressure. This editor will shepherd stories from conception to publication. This editor will work with other editors, reporters and analysts, and be able to understand and analyze government and industry data. Additional responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Bloomberg Government industry editors and analysts
• Producing content to meet Bloomberg Government’s mission
• Managing reporters in coordination with Bloomberg Government editors
• Managing and optimizing processes and procedures within the reporting team
• Ensuring that reporters work closely with industry analysts
• Providing insights and industry perspective

The two transportation reporter positions most likely will be to cover auto regulation and transportation security and systems.

The posting for those jobs says:

The reporters will cover of all aspects of transportation security of airline, air cargo and port systems as well as auto regulations, ranging from safety and mileage standards to alternative fuels policy.

Applicants can find more information about these jobs or other Bloomberg jobs at Bloomberg Careers.

ECONOMICS EDITOR: An experienced news editor to manage coverage of a broad range of economic and fiscal policy issues for CQ’s print and online publications. The economics policy editor supervises a team of five reporters responsible for coverage of breaking news and production of in-depth stories on budget and appropriations, tax policy, financial services legislation, trade issues and other economic issues. | More on Economics Editor.

CQ MONEYLINE DATABASE EDITOR: The database editor would maintain CQ Roll Call’s online databases on campaign finance and lobbying activity. The ideal candidate has at least two to three years’ professional experience developing and maintaining SQL-type relational databases (e.g., Oracle or Access) and written and oral communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining databases and data feeds, monitoring the timeliness and accuracy of automated updates of data: FEC, IRS, and congressional data, responding to queries from CQ staff and subscribers regarding the data’s scope and limitations, and assisting IT staff and data sources to identify and correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Hill experience, a good understanding of U.S. government and politics, knowledge of government documents and Web publishing are highly desirable. | More on Database Editor.

CQ Roll Call blog.

CQ Roll Call Daily Briefing.

More jobs at CQ Roll Call.

Editors say that if you are interested in either job, send cover letter, resume, application, and voluntary EEO survey to jobs@cq.com with the words “Economics Editor” or “CQ MoneyLine Database Editor” in the subject line.

CQ Roll Call reports on news, facts and analysis of elections and legislations. CQ Roll Call, which redesigned its logo early this month, calls itself the “ultimate insider” with an “unmatched network of relationships and expertise has powered the productivity of those who rely on us since 1945.”

The latest postings on Poynter Career Center follow eight openings in June for business journalists at The AP.

Among those hired this year are Pallavi Gogoi from AOL Daily Finance for banking; Sharon Carty on autos and Paul Wiseman on the economy from USA Today; Ellen Gibson on retailing and Michelle Conlin on real estate from Bloomberg Businessweek; Dana Wollman on technology from Laptop magazine; Jon Fahey on energy, David Randall and Matt Craft on financial markets, and Francesca Levy on money and markets from Forbes. Editor hires include Mike Sandler from The Hill for the spot news desk and Caitlin Hendel from CQ-Roll Call Group for health care, both in Washington.

AP Business Editor Hal Ritter says the hiring is to fill vacancies that accumulated during an approximately 18-month hiring freeze that ended in the spring. He says successful reporting candidates have shown they are good at “blocking and tackling.” They are deep reporters and authoritative writers who turn in clean copy. They have demonstrated that they know how to own a beat — even if it’s not necessarily the same beat they’re being hired for — by developing sources and expertise.

“We want people who can generate good, counter-intuitive, smart [story] ideas; who engage in critical thinking and can assess the news and connect the dots,” he says.  He noted the increased demand for enterprise reporting from AP’s clients, who include both newspapers – with smaller business-news staffs – and online sites and broadcasters. As an example, he said one of the most popular stories on Yahoo! in recent days was an AP enterprise story about the trend toward 15-second commercials.

The investment banking and airlines jobs require at least five years of experience, and the retailing job requires three. The banking job is based in New York, and the other two can be as well, but could be based elsewhere.

The business desk in New York is also looking for an editorial assistant, who should be capable of being promoted to a reporting job, Ritter said.

Another AP job is an agriculture reporting spot in Fresno, with proficiency in Spanish, video and computer-assisted reporting as pluses.

To apply for AP jobs, click here.