Start feeding your news feeds

You're on Twitter. You check Facebook several times a day.

You make sure everyone in the newsroom Tweets their best work and follows and friends their sources.

Just when you thought you had the whole Social Media thing down as a way to help promote your newsroom's Web site, along comes the idea that there will be no more Web sites.

What? Yep. The next great media company won't have a Web site.

That's according to Steve Rubel, SVP, 'Director of Insights for Edelman Digital, and the guy responsible for keeping Edelman and its clients in the vanguard. He studies global technology, media and online trends and shapes them into actionable insights and marketing communications strategies.'

Or in other words, a guy keeping tabs on what direction we are headed.

OK. Aggregation is the new Web site. Start feeding your feeds.

Write and edit industry information in L.A.

Industry Intelligence Inc. is looking for a full-time online content writer and editor in Los Angeles, California.
The writer/editor will author original content, edit online copy, tag information and handle online publication for the company's Web site. The selected candidate will also gather information and data from media sources on the forest products, packaging and real estate industries.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in journalism and one to two years' experience in the journalism industry. Candidates should also have editorial training and previous business writing experience. Those applying should be comfortable with computers and adept in using the Web (particularly in e-mailing, Googling and instant messaging).
To apply, e-mail your cover letter, resume and writing samples to Human Resources Manager Tiffany Routon at T.Routon@industryintel.com.

Learn more about the job here.

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Break banking news in Nashville

The Nashville Business Journal is looking for a full-time banking reporter in Tennessee.
The journalist will pen breaking news and features on banking and finance. His or her coverage will focus on current upheaval in the industries and the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The journalist will also attend industry events.
Candidates should have previous experience working for a newspaper and a strong understanding of banking and finance. They should also demonstrate an ability to work with others to create strong news content.

To apply, send a resume and work samples to Editor Lance Williams at lawilliams@bizjournals.com.

Read more about the job and apply online here.

Cover courts and business in Florida

The Daily Business Review is looking for a full-time reporter in Miami, Florida.
The reporter will cover the business, political and ethical issues of the state court, writing a mixture of enterprise, investigative and analytic articles.
Applicants should be skilled in cultivating sources, breaking new stories and finding and understanding legal documents.
Candidates will be expected to be comfortable with online/multimedia reporting and should have previous experience reporting for a daily publication or covering the law.
To learn more and apply online, visit here.

Innovate for the Web in an intimate newsroom

The Daily Record in Baltimore, Maryland is looking for a full-time journalist to join its 25-person newsroom and lead its Web team.
The journalist will:

• Select, edit and post content to the Record's site
  
• Supervise a multimedia reporter
• Coordinate the publication's bloggers
• Create a overreaching plan for the Record's Web operations
• Develop and implement the newspaper's online marketing strategy

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter with "Web Editor--JJC" as the subject line to Vice President and Executive Editor Tom Linthicum at TomLinthicum@mddailyrecord.com.

To learn more about the position, visit here.

Personal finance awards go to reporters at Roanoke Times, El Sentinel and Real Atlanta

Congratulations to three journalists from The Roanoke Times, El Sentinel, and Real Atlanta who have been named winners of the first McGraw-Hill Personal Finance Journalism Awards. The winners produced stories that helped raise financial literacy in Hispanic communities.

First Place: Adriana Gómez for her article "When Immigration Meets the American Dream" in the The Roanoke (Va.) Times. The article pinpoints the new challenges immigrants face in securing a home loan during a recession.

Second Place: Enrique Flor of El Sentinel newspaper in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for his article "Defensa gratuita para foreclosures". He produced a Web story and video on how Latinos can seek free legal support when faced with possible foreclosures.

Third Place: Ana Carolina González, for her story "Guía para elegir una Consejería de Crédito", a step-by-step guide to finding a credit counselor, published on the Real Atlanta Web site.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) administered the program, which was funded by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

More details and the official announcement here.

Business reporters and bias: Where do we draw the line?

There was much online discussion this weekend about new Social Media guidelines released (well not yet publicly) by The Washington Post.

You can see the new guidelines here at PaidContent.org. The guidelines sparked a debate over bias, opinions and journalists and objectivity.

One thought being bandied about is that transparency is the new objectivity.

Business journalists should watch this debate. We have a particularly keen need to remain objective.

Earlier this month, news came out that watchdog reporter John Stossel was leaving ABC News for Fox Business.

Thoughts from his blog last week seemed particularly relevant in today's discussion. The former co-anchor on ABC’s 20/20 said that when he announced his move to FOX, "some readers complained about my 'bias'." He answers those claims here in a post he calls: The Truth About Media Bias


Stossel will be launching a new program called 'Stossel' which will focus on topics including free-market economies, civil liberties, the business of healthcare, social security, free trade.

What do you think? Are business journalists particularly susceptible to accusations of bias? Comment here or send us a note on Twitter via @BizJournalism

More posts from reporters today:
Stephen Baker, BusinessWeek: How I run afoul of the Wash Post's social media rules--and why
Rob Pegoraro, New York Times: Why Reporters Should Twitter (A Little Shop Talk) http://bit.ly/162ai2

$2,000 fellowships available for business journalists

The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering fellowships worth $2,000 for four days of study in business journalism Jan. 5-8 in Phoenix.

Fellowships cover training, lodging, materials and most meals. Fellows receive a $500 stipend to offset travel and other costs.

The seminars will occur during Reynolds Business Journalism Week at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

More information on the fellowships.

More about the seminars:

Strictly Financials seminar
Business Journalism Professors seminar

New grads: It's a great time to be a journalist

Rem Rieder, editor of The American Journalism Review, says it is a great time to be a journalist, especially if you are 24.

In a talk to Canadian journalism students, Rieder said, this year's graduating class is in demand, he says, far more than previous years.

That is partly a sign that the industry is regaining strength, but it is also a sign that digital natives are in demand in our increasingly digital avocation.

Rieder told the students that two traits will help them in this field: flexibility and bring open to new opportunities.

That'll work for all ages.

Business anchor wanted in New York

NY1 News is on the hunt for a full-time business anchor in New York.
The anchor will create reports and hourly live shots from the New York Stock Exchange for Time Warner Cable news channels. The anchor will also produce and anchor the Fortune Business Report. The selected applicant will research and write stories, edit video and create full-frame graphics for business reports. The anchor will also be expected to conduct live breaking news onset reports and represent the station at events.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree (preferably in journalism, English, business or a similar field) and at least two years' experience in print or broadcast news. Candidates with previous business journalism experience are preferred.

Visit here to learn more about the position and apply online. You will need to submit a cover letter and resume.

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Write handy articles in Harrisburg

The Central Penn Business Journal needs a full-time general assignment reporter in Harrisburg.
The reporter will be responsible for contributing articles to the Journal's Web site and to its weekly print publication.
Candidates should have Web skills and a thorough knowledge of AP style. Applicants should also possess a strong attention to detail. Previous financial and investigative reporting experience is a plus when applying.
To apply, e-mail your resume, five work samples and three professional references to Managing Editor Andréa Maria Cecil at andreac@journalpub.com.

Discover more about the position here.

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Lead a masters program in Louisiana

The Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University is searching for an associate dean and professor to call its own in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The dean and professor for graduate studies would start in Aug. 2010. He or she will direct the Master of Mass Communication Program and teach within it. The dean will also supervise the school's research.
Applicants should have a doctorate degree and previous experience in administration and teaching.
Candidates can apply online. You will need to provide the names, titles, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references when filling out the application. The deadline for applying is Oct.2 or until an applicant is selected.

Find out more about the position and apply online here.

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Washington Post looking for an Outlook editor

Folks at the The Washington Post have asked us to spread the word about their search for a Deputy Editor, Outlook

From their note:

The Washington Post's Outlook section is in the market for a new deputy editor.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about ideas and debates on politics, foreign policy, science, business, race and culture; eager to dial up the world's top thinkers, writers and artists and mold their work into snappy essays, narratives and graphics; and obsessed with driving the Washington conversation -- in print and online -- in new and unexpected directions. Experience in a range of media, whether Web or radio or magazine or television, is a big plus. Top-notch editing skills and a collegial, team-first attitude are a must.

Outlook occupies a unique perch in Post journalism.

We meld reporting, commentary and narrative, and work with contributors inside and outside the newsroom.

The deputy editor is a full partner in leading, conceptualizing and editing Outlook on a weekly basis. We are casting a wide net for this position. Candidates should be ready to offer a critique of Outlook as well fully-formed ideas for pieces and features and writers that could appear in Outlook in the weeks and months ahead. (Tip over some sacred cows and you'll get our attention fast.)

Anyone interested should contact Carlos Lozada (202-334-6358) or Peter Perl (202-334-6188) by October 1.

Spend your summer at the WSJ

The Wall Street Journal is looking for 18 journalism students for its summer internship program.
The interns will dive into business and information reporting for 10 weeks from June to Aug. at one of the Journal's many bureaus throughout the country, helping the WSJ's audience better understand business life. Interns will receive a pay of $700 per week.
Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students. Most selected applicants have typically had previous newspaper internships and been heavily involved in their college's newspaper. An applicant's clips and previous journalism experience will have major impact on his or her acceptance. Journalists selected for final consideration will be asked to attend an interview.
To apply, mail your cover letter, resume and at least a dozen of clips (photocopied on letter or legal-size paper and unbound) to:

Cathy Panagoulias
Assistant Managing Editor
The Wall Street Journal
200 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281

Applications must be received by Nov. 1 of this year. All candidates will be notified of the newspaper's intern selection by the end of February.

Learn more about the internship here.

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Explore medicine and business at MedCity News

MedCity News is looking for a journalist in Cleveland, Ohio. MedCity is willing to consider full-time and part-time hours for the position and allows telecommuting.
The journalist will cover business and policy within the medical industry for the start-up news service, incorporating new media to engage audiences. The journalist's coverage will focus on cities and regions with prominent health care industries.
Candidate's should have a bachelor's degree and experience in business or medical reporting. Applicants should also be active in social media and other new media. Journalists with residency in Cleveland, Columbus, Minneapolis or St. Paul are preferred.
To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter and clips to info@medcitynews.com with "Health care journalist" in the subject line.
Read more on the position and MedCity News here.

Learn about the global economic crisis in Washington D.C.

The Institute on Political Journalism is holding a conference for college journalists on the global economic crisis from Nov. 13 to 14 in Washington D.C.
The conference will look at how journalists, politicians and others played a role in the economic meltdown.
Journalists will have the opportunity to improve the way they cover the economy while learning from the journalism mistakes of the past; looking at whether journalist have reported on the crisis accurately, examining how stronger economic reporting could have better served the American public and exploring the relationship between the press, economists and politicians. Attendees will delve into topics like:

• A Capitol Affair: The relationship between politicians and the press
• Liars figure & figures lie: Journalists search for fact over fiction
• Contract Killers: State sponsored murder of journalists
• Following the money & crunching the numbers: How to be a better economic reporter
• Objectivity in the new media age: Biased blogs, point of view reporting and the search for honest journalism
• Don't know much about the economy: A primer for young journalists
• Convergence frenzy: How to succeed in the new media world
• Intellectual diversity in the newsroom: How to achieve it

Confrence Guest speakers include Bill Adair, Richard Behar, Chad Pergram, Jennifer Hoelzer, Deborah Solomon, Dr. Mark Grabowski and Robert Bluey.
Early registration at the cost of $75 per person will be available until Oct. 14. After Oct. 14, registration will be available for at $90 per person. Hotel accommodations are also available for a discounted rate of $139 per night.
To learn more about the conference and register online, visit here.

Renew and Retool at Medill

The Medill School of Journalism is seeking experienced journalists who want to develop new ways of thinking about communications – journalistic and otherwise – in the digital age; new skills; and new career possibilities.
In just nine months, this master's program offers new ways of thinking about communication—journalistic and otherwise—to professionals with seven years of experience.
Coursework includes classes in journalism, marketing and management.
For more information click here.

J-school numbers are growing, but how will the next crop find work?

Advances in technology means the next crop of journalists have more opportunities for connecting with readers.
But the media industry's turmoil has left them searching for ways to make a living from the craft, according to reports from the Associated Press.
Although a recent survey says only six in 10 journalism graduates were able to find employment within one year of leaving school, the programs are granting more degrees than ever.
How does the growing number of those seeking a career in journalism play out with the current realities of the industry?
Check out this anecdote from the story:

At 21, Alana Taylor has already seen her career in journalism transformed and perhaps cut short by the technology reshaping the news business. She arrived at New York University four years ago thinking about a career in magazines. That morphed quickly to blogging, the faster way to get her writing noticed, she thought. But realizing that $15 per post wasn't going to pay rent and grocery bills, she took a job with a tech startup this summer in a market research gig. For now, Taylor considers journalism a hobby. "I try to keep freelancing on my mind," she said, but the few opportunities that come along tend to pay little if anything.

An opening for an experienced biz reporter

The News-Leader Media Group in Springfield, Mo. is searching for an experienced business reporter.
The ideal candidate should be able to look beyond press releases to create enterprising business coverage for both the print and Web editions of this locally-focused news organization.
Also, the applicant must have "proven beat-building skills, is focused on the impact of events on consumers and business owners alike and understands that the best coverage comes through collaboration with colleagues."
Sound like the right fit? Click here for more info.

Are you a biz reporter who loves storytelling? Check out this job

The Journal Record in Oklahoma seeks a biz reporter for its Tulsa bureau who can find the people stories behind the balance sheets.
The paper wants to hear from you "if you know how to get out from behind your desk with a notebook in your hand and find the great stories no one else is telling."
Applicants with multimedia skills are encouraged to apply.
For more information click here.

Live blogging coming Monday: Dallas workshop

We'll live blog the workshop in Dallas on Monday: Finding Fresh Sources in Your Own Backyard.

On Twitter, we will use the hashtag #BizJ.

And you can comment on our site. Stop by at this link to see what's going on.

Business Rules: 10 best Web sites

Imitation is the best form of flattery.
And here's my latest study guide.

Media Business's
10 great media Web sites

Business is all over this list. Here are some of the reasons why:

BusinessWeek.com: Interactivity.

The Wall Street Journal's WSJ.com: Top-to-bottom rebuild.

PC World: Increased product reviews.

Financial Times: Charging for online content.

As they say in their overview:

Media Business issued a call for nominations in the June 8 issue, weekly e-newsletter and the American Business Media Group on LinkedIn. Business media companies put forward more than two dozen Web sites for review in the following categories: IT, trade (non-IT), general business, launch, relaunch, paid subscription, portal, video/multimedia and Web 2.0, which was divided into IT and non-IT categories.

Reminder to all: You can't win it, if you aren't in it.

Telecommute to Suite101

Suite101 is looking for freelance journalists to cover business and finance for its Web site. Due to the nature of the work, the journalists can be located anywhere and telecommute for the job.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to be trained in Web writing when starting in their positions.The writers will pen both informative articles and commentary, working with an editor to perfect their pieces.
The reporters will be paid by contracted commission, receiving bonuses based on their productivity. Candidates should have previous experience writing articles.

Learn more about the position here.

IMAGE CREDIT: suite101.com

Style: Recessionista more than fashionista

Fashion finds a way to adapt .. and even thrive .. during hard times.

Nina Garcia, author of the new book "The Style Strategy", explains that frugality does not have to dampen the pleasures of shopping or of design.

World War I may have introduced sack cloth as a style and World War II led to cork-soled shoes. But Garcia does not think that sort of 'frivolity' will not emerge during the current climate.

Reuters spoke with Garcia who says the book speaks to the recessionista more than the fashionista.

As Reuters reports:

In her new The style guide, Garcia's third book to be published by Harper Collins, she looks at how savvy shoppers have adjusted to this moment by learning to not shop on a whim.

I guess we could all use a strategy.

Edit and publish in the name of CleanTechies

CleanTechies is on the search for an editor and publisher to work at its headquarters in San Francisco part-time.
The editor will work 10 to 20 hours a week with a team to produce the CleanTechies blog. The selected applicant will hone content for the green career and business networking site geared toward the cleantech industry.
The editor will research and write for the blog while managing up to 40 bloggers. He or she will aid the journalists in covering current issues in renewable energy, green building, resource efficiency and sustainable transportation. The editor will also be responsible for attending industry events, promoting blog content and optimizing traffic and revenue.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in journalism or English and three to five years of editorial experience. They should have an interest in green technology and energy as well as experience in multimedia, social media and search engine optimization. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter and published clips to Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Ceylan Oney at Contact@CleanTechies.com.
Find more about the position here.

Edit breaking technology news for MIT's Technology Review

Tech-savvy? The Technology Review by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is in need of a technology and computer science editor in San Francisco.
The editor will help the magazine achieve its goal to "assist business and technology leaders (CTOs, senior technologists, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists) in shaping markets and driving the global economy." The editor will work with senior staff to develop story and blog ideas for the magazine's Web site, occasionally write articles for the publication and work with the Web designer to find art to accompany stories. The editor will also be responsible for discovering and working with new freelance contributors.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in science or technology, preferably accompanied with a graduate degree in journalism. Candidates should also posses at least two years' experience as a technology or science writer and previous editing experience.
To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter and three clips to jobs@technologyreview.com.

Read more about the job here.

IMAGE CREDIT: technologyreview.com

Become the premier business blogger/columnist for The Florida Times-Union

The Florida Times-Union is looking for a business columnist and blogger in Jacksonville.
The newspaper's community offers a wide range of areas for the blogger/columnist to cover, including its major port, financial center, large commerce center and NFL team. In addition to blogging on business, the writer will be expected to interact with readers through the blog and Times-Union Web site and break new stories. The selected candidate will be Times-Union's premier business columnist.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and previous experience writing on finance or business.
To apply, send your clips and your resume in Microsoft Word to tujobs@jacksonville.com with "FL-TU" and the job position in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 904-359-4076 or mail it to:

The Florida Times-Union
Attn: Human Resources
One Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202

View the job posting here.

IMAGE CREDIT: jacksonville.com

Bloomberg enters a bid for BusinessWeek

With the deadline for bids for BusinessWeek just under a week away, The New York Post reports that Bloomberg L.P. has entered the bidding.

BusinessWeek's Jon Fine reports on Bloomberg entering the fray.

As Fine reports, "Bloomberg’s move comes in the very endgame of the process, with final bids for BusinessWeek coming due Tuesday, Sept. 15. "

Navy looking for a few good journalists

The U.S. Navy is hiring journalists for work in photography, journalism and graphic design.

Assignments, for full-time military or reservists, could take you anywhere in the world.

Is grad school today a place to learn or to hide?

Or is it a great place to experiment with new ideas, new techniques and pick up new skills?

This morning's guest on mediabistro.com's Morning Media Menu is doing all of the above.

It's worth a few minutes to listen to Vadim Lavrusik who has started grad school after experience as a contributing writer at Mashable.com, a contributor for Poynter Online's E-Media Tidbits, and a journalist who has written for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Minnesota Daily and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

He discusses how grad school is a good place to explore the new journalistic landscapes as well as traditional issues.

On his blog yesterday, Vadim explained:

I personally think that journalists have an opportunity to not only gain valuable skills at journalism school, but also experiment in ways that they might not be able to in the workforce.

You also can follow Vadim Lavrusik on Twitter.

An Internet Manifesto by German journalists, bloggers

A group of 15 journalists and bloggers in Germany were industrious on our Labor Day, publishing an

Internet Manifesto: How journalism works today. Seventeen declarations.

This collection of positions about the future of journalism was published on Monday in German by a group they say are "more or less known in the German new media landscape."

An English version was published today and users have contributed Finnish and Romanian versions.

One of the authors, Janko Roettgers chimed in today with his Time to Take a Stance on the Future of Journalism. Roettgers says:

Newspaper publishers all around the world have been mounting attacks against search engines, aggregators and bloggers in recent months. Germany’s news industry has been no exception.

In many ways the Internet Manifesto is in response to that attack. It is interesting because it lets us hear new voices in the debate over how the business of journalism is changing .. and whether journalism itself is changing.

It is also interesting in its simplicity.

Key points:
The Internet is different.
The Internet is a pocket-sized media empire.
The net requires networking.
Today’s freedom of the press means freedom of opinion.

Read German? Here's the original: Internet-Manifest

Cover financial markets from anywhere in the U.S.

Prospect News in New York is on the look out for a finance-covering journalist. The reporter can work in New York or from anywhere in the U.S.
He or she will join the Prospect's team covering financial markets, focusing on new emerging markets. The journalist will write breaking financial news and commentary for the organization's daily and weekly newsletters.
Candidates should have a passion for business and finance. Applicants with previous experience will have an advantage in the application process.
To apply, send your resume, cover letter and clips to jobs@prospectnews.com.

View the job posting here.

Go for The Big Money in New York

Slate's The Big Money is looking for an editorial intern at its headquarters in New York.
The intern will:

• Pitch article ideas and cultivate them into complete stories.
• Assist in research.
• Aid in the production process and daily operations.
  

Candidates must be current students enrolled in a degree program. Applicants should be passionate about business, finance and economics and have experience in HTML, Web applications and Photoshop. People with previous editorial experience will be preferred in the application process.
The position is unpaid and takes place from Sept. to Dec. To apply, e-mail your resume, cover letter, three clips and a short critique of a story that has been published on The Big Money to tbminterns@gmail.com. Include your availability from Sept. to Dec. when applying.

Learn more about the position here. Applications are due Sept. 11.

IMAGE CREDIT: thebigmoney.com

Cover the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C.

Main Justice of Washington D.C. is looking for a full-time reporter to help cover the U.S. Department of Justice.

The reporter will cover antitrust, environment, taxes, financial fraud, the False Claims Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in relation to the Department of Justice.
Applicants should have experience with newsletters and the ability to work with ease in multimedia and social media. Candidates should also be able to adeptly navigate databases.
To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to editors@mainjustice.com with "Jobs" in the subject line.

View the job posting here.

IMAGE CREDIT: mainjustice.com

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.

Report on pensions and investment in California

Crain Communications is on the hunt for a journalist to work at one of its bureaus in San Francisco.
The reporter will work for the publication Pensions and Investments covering CalPERS, CalSTRS, investment management funds, consultants and institutional investors for its biweekly print edition and Web site. The reporter will write both analytical and trend articles and occasionally travel to cover stories.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and five years of professional reporting experience (preferably on business or finance). Candidates should also have a thorough knowledge of the finance industry.

View the job posting and apply online here. You will need your resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three clips when applying.

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Copy edit online marketing industry news in New York

Incisive Media is looking for a copy editor at its headquarters in New York.
The editor will work at ClickZ, an online industry publication covering interactive marketing and advertising. Preparing columns, articles and statistics for publication will be the copy editor's central responsibilities. Other responsibilities of the copy editor include:

• Writing headlines and display text
• Fact checking
• Coding copy
• Proofreading newsletters
• Formatting photos
• Processing freelance payments
• Responding to reader queries
• Coordinating the ClickZ awards program
  

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English or a similar field as well as two years' experience copy editing full-time. Applicants should have experience at a newspaper or an online magazine and knowledge of Associated Press and Chicago Manual style.
To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter with your salary requirements to opportunities@incisivemedia.com with the position code "CE-JJ" in the subject line.

Learn more about the position here.

IMAGE CREDIT: clickz.com

Report on the financial crisis for The Center for Public Integrity

Nonprofit organization The Center for Public Integrity is in search of a financial crisis reporter in Washington D.C.
The reporter will join the center's investigative team covering the financial crisis and its fallout across the nation.
Applicants should have a strong comprehension of:

• Financial markets
• The Federal Reserve
• The Treasury Department
• Financial regulatory agencies

To apply, send your resume to financereporter@publicintegrity.org. Learn more about the organization here.

IMAGE CREDIT: publicintegrity.org

Join The Washington Post and become a mobile products editor

The Washington Post is in search of a full-time mobile products editor at its bureau in Washington D.C..
The editor will work with the mobile business team and other news staff to create innovative ways to offer Washington Post content (including breaking news) through its new mobile platform on Blackberries, iPhones and other smart phones and devices. Collaborating with the business department, the editor will come up with ways to generate revenue through the Post's new mobile platform. The editor will also have a major role in other digital content including the paper's e-newsletter and will be responsible for creating applications for new technology.
Applicants should have extensive knowledge of Web 2.0 and multimedia. This job is only available for U.S. residents and relocation assistance is available.

Contact Peter Perl, at perlp@washpost.com for more information about the position.

View the job posting here.

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Surviving broadcast industry? Head to Malta

Looking for international professional conference/think tank opportunities this Labor Day weekend? Well, who isn't?

From our friends at the International Center for Journalists:

Broadcast industry conference to be held in Malta in October

The conference will focus on discussing how the industry should act to ensure it survives the economic crisis and emerges stronger for the future.

Not your cup of tea? Check out the International Journalists Network for many more events around the world.

And check out @IJNet on Twitter.

Hartford Courant apologizes for plagiarism

Late last night The Hartford Courant, America's oldest continuously published newspaper, apologized for lifting the work of others without giving them credit.

Hartford Courant apologizes for plagiarism

It's difficult to tell from this letter from the publisher what stories they are apologizing for or what sections of the paper lifted work from others. Of course, I wanted to see if the business desk was involved.

This earlier story by The Herald in New Britain draws a picture of a trend in local coverage which included picking up local stories or local story ideas from smaller papers, some with and some without attribution.

We all know how tough it can get and how few hours there are in the day, but short cuts should never short-change other journalists.

As Courant CEO President and Publisher Richard J. Graziano says in the paper's apology, "There is nothing more sacred to a newspaper than its credibility."

Indiana business columnist to head think tank

Indianapolis Star business columnist John Ketzenberger is leaving the newspaper.

One of the best-known business journalists in Indiana, 45-year-old Ketzenberger will become president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, a private organization that conducts research on issues from property tax reform to state spending.

Ketzenberger has written a business column three days a week since joining the Star in 2005. His final column will run on Sept. 13.

Check out a collection of his work.

Vote on the best magazine covers of the year

Sept. 1 was the first day to vote in the American Society of Magazine Editors' best cover of the year contest on Amazon.com.

Voters can log on to cast a ballot e for favorite covers among the six finalists in 10 categories: Best in Science, Technology & Nature; Best in Business; Sexiest Cover; Best in Lifestyle; Best Obama Cover; Best in House & Home; Most Delicious Cover; Best in Fashion & Beauty; Best in Sports & Fitness and Best in Entertainment & Celebrity.

Here's the ballot page:
Amazon.com's Best Magazine Covers of the Year

And here's a gallery of cool finalists: Cover Gallery: All Nominees

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So that's what happened in Westchester

I asked last week what happened in Westchester. We were hearing about layoffs at Gannett Co.'s Westchester County franchise, The Journal News.

The New York Times answered this week:

You’re Gone. But Hey, You Can Reapply.

OR from Columbia Journalism Review:

Gannett spins the hamster wheel

Bottom line in both reports: The entire business reporting and editing staff was laid off in a reorganization after all 288 news and advertising employees were asked to reapply for their jobs.

Join Thomson Reuters and lead its new multimedia service's coverage

Thomson Reuters is looking for a planning editor to work at its bureau in New York.
The planning editor will develop and execute a long-term editorial agenda for a new multimedia service catering to professionals in the finance industry. The editor will work with Reuters News, other planning editors on different assignment desks and Thomson Reuters Markets' business divisions to find and prioritize major news events for the service to cover.
Candidates should have a thorough understanding of financial markets and financial data. They should also have at least five years' experience at a news organization that serves finance workers. Editorial experience is preferred and experience in buy/sell side research or a certification in financial markets are a plus when applying.

Learn more about the position and apply, visit here.

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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