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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 31, 2009

Supervise Planet Money

National Public Radio's Planet Money is looking for a supervising editor in New York.
The editor will conduct all planning and production for the Planet Money series. The editor will supervise staff, plan and monitor the unit's budget and coordinate with other NPR divisions.
Candidates should have:
  • A bachelor's degree or a similar combination of experience and education.
  • At least 10 years of professional journalism work with previous management experience.
  • An understanding of how to plan and schedule in a union environment.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of business and economics.
  • The ability to relocate and work diverse shifts.
Applicants with developed skills in audio production and previous work in the broadcast industry or public radio environment are preferred. Knowledge of Web 2.0, social media, blogging, search engine optimization and data visualization is a plus.

View the job posting and apply online here.

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Aug 19, 2009

WNYC Radio needs an editor

WNYC Radio is looking for an editor of economic coverage at its headquarters in New York.
The editor would work with journalists, producers and other editors to lead the station's local and national multi-platform coverage of the U.S. economy, business and finance. The editor would be responsible for:
  • Executing multi-platform coverage of business, finance and economic news.
  • Creating a strategy for developing content.
  • Educating experienced and non-experienced journalists in covering complex business stories clearly.
  • Coordinating activities with station partners and fostering new partnerships.
  • Cultivating diversity in coverage and on the staff.
  • Managing the unit's budget.
  • Recruiting new journalists and producers.
Applicants should have previous experience in economic coverage and posses networks in the finance, economy or business industries. Candidates should also have a background in creating innovative content, managing partnerships, and defining/growing audiences. Experience in broadcast and online media is a plus in applying.

To apply, e-mail a letter of interest to jobs@wnyc.org with Economics Editor in the subject line or mail it to:

Cindy Prater
Executive Director, Organizational Development & Human Resources
WNYC
160 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 646-829-4048
E-mail: cprater@wnyc.org

Learn more about the position here.

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Aug 12, 2009

Become a communications manager in Florida

The Institute for Business and Home Safety is looking for a full-time communications manager in Tampa, Florida.
The manager will be responsible for promoting the institute through print, television, radio and online media as well for creating
news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, position statements, letters-to-the editor and op-eds. The selected candidate will also be expected to create media relations strategies that encompass both new and traditional journalism outlets.
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and have at least 5 years of media-related experience. They should also have strong multitasking skills and be experienced in print/electronic media.

To apply, send your resume to Human Resource Manager Debbie Perricone
at dperricone@ibhs.org.

View the job posting here.

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Work on Planet Money

National Public Radio's series Planet Money is in need of an executive producer at its headquarters in New York.
The producer will oversee the series as a whole, including production, staff and spending. The selected candidate will also work as a representative of Planet Money with NPR departments including Development, Sponsorship, Member & Program Services, Finance, Strategic Planning, Legal and IT.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or an "equivalent combination of education and experience." Candidate should have at least 10 years' experience in broadcast journalism and editing. They should also have:
  • Experience managing editors, producers and on-air journalists.
  • Journalistic or editorial experience reporting on business and economics.
  • The ability to schedule in a union environment.
  • A willingness to relocate and work a variety of shifts.
Knowledge of advanced audio production is a plus, as is an understanding of Web 2.0 including social media, digital production, data visualization and search engine optimization.

To learn more and apply online, visit here.

IMAGE CREDIT: NPR.ORG

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