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Sep 5, 2009

Head investigative reporting at NPR

National Public Radio needs a deputy managing editor of investigations and enterprise in Washington D.C. .
The editor will head investigative and accountability reporting at NPR, working with reporters and editors to improve and add upon enterprise and investigative work for NPR's broadcast and digital forms. He or she will also coach NPR's news division on how to grow the organization's investigative journalism program.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. People with post-graduate degrees will be preferred. Applicants should also have:
  • 10 years' experience in journalism at a national level.
  • Five years of newsroom management experience at a national level.
  • Experience with digital and traditional investigative work.
  • A track record of developing and executing enterprise and investigative stories.
  • A background in working with new and seasoned journalists.
  • Experience in computer-assisted reporting.
  • An understanding of organizational development, management and supervisory principles.
  • The ability to work varied shifts.
Candidates with experience in broadcast and digital integration as well as applicants willing to relocate will be preferred in the application process.

Learn more about the job and apply online here.

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Aug 13, 2009

Nab a top editorial position in Texas

StreetAuthority.com is in search of an managing editor in Austin, Texas.
The managing editor would train and lead the organization's editorial staff as well as provide editorial direction. The selected candidate would also be responsible for editing content, writing daily newsletters and articles on financial news and heading the organization's research team.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in finance, economics or journalism. They should also posses
at least two years' experience at a financial publishing firm and two years' experience in financial editing and writing. Candidates should have followed U.S. equity markets on a daily basis throughout the past five to ten years and must "be comfortable predicting future stock market trends and individual stock price performance." To apply, send your resume, five recent clips related to stock market analysis, and a cover letter to jobs@streetauthority.com. You also need to provide answers to the following questions in your application:
  • What are the first steps you take when searching for a high-quality investment idea?
  • What fundamental characteristics do you look for in a good investment?
  • Explain your investing track record. How successful have your investments been over time?
  • What is your favorite source of written financial analysis/investing ideas? What do you like about this company's writing/research?
  • What is your previous experience in the financial newsletter industry? What do you feel are the three most important determinants of editorial success in this industry?
View the posting here.

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Jul 30, 2009

Tennessee needs a top editor

The Nashville Business Journal is looking for a managing editor to oversee its daily Web operations as well as produce a weekly enterprise section and various specialty publications.
Applicants should have a passion for breaking local news, but don't need advanced Web and programming skills.
To apply, send a resume and work samples to editor Lance Williams at lawilliams@bizjournals.com.
Read more about the position and apply online here.

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