Design on the edge of innovation with NYT

The New York Times is looking for a full-time Web designer for its news development team.
The designer will help explore innovative methods for offering news online. The Web designer will aid in diverting from typical linear storytelling through maps, dynamic graphics, searchable databases, visualizations and other interactive features.
Candidates should have strong design skills and the technical ability to execute them. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript. All potential hires should also be aware of cross-browser and front-end development issues and have a grasp on Web accessibility and how to design for users' needs. Experience in Flash, ActionScript or Ruby on Rails is a plus when applying.
View the job posting and apply online here.

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Last day to ask your questions

Today marks the last day that you can submit questions to John M. Geddes, managing editor of the New York Times.

Prior to working for the Times, Geddes has held posts at BIS Strategic Decisions, The Wall Street Journal and the A.P.-Dow Jones News Service.

Email your questions to askthetimes@nytimes.com.

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GM bankruptcy: an opportunity?

The New York Times journalists Jack Healy and David Stout wrote an interesting piece today examining the positive spin the White House and General Motors Corp. are trying to put on the company's recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Great analysis like this of how business events are framed by those involved will never fail to serve readers a healthy dose of perspective.
From the story:

"In Washington, Mr. Obama was more than halfway into a speech before he mentioned the word "bankruptcy” in the same breath with “G.M.” Fritz Henderson, the company’s chief executive, spoke for 20 minutes at a news conference before saying the b-word. And a press release from G.M. described the move as a 'fast track to competitive future.' "

View the story here.

GM chairman to resign, five GM directors to keep seats

General Motors Corp. Chairman Rick Wagoner is being forced to resign, according to The New York Times.
Five of G.M.'s 12 directors will keep their seats, according to The Wall Street Journal.
View the story here.
For a great overview of G.M., click here.

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Making lemonade out of newspaper dispensers

The New York Times recently ran a story on artists and entrepreneurs capitalizing on the newest casualties of the struggling news industry-newspaper and flyer dispensers.
The dispensers have been transformed into everything from flower planters to digital displays that show the front page morning news.
Perhaps media organizations should take the cue and think of ways to make their products and distribution more environmentally and socially beneficial.
View the story here.

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