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New Job at NABJcareers.org Investigative editor: Seattle, Washington InvestigateWest InvestigateWest is seeking a full-time investigative editor to oversee a team of staff reporters and freelancers working across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2009 as a nonprofit, InvestigateWest is dedicated to producing change-making investigative journalism for the region, and over the years our work has resulted in a dozen new state laws and a number of other significant reforms. This editor will oversee the reporting team’s work on a day-to-day basis, collaborate with a second editor, and report to the executive director. This leadership role is full-time and includes benefits. We are open to editors working remotely from home anywhere in the state of Washington, Oregon or Idaho. We’re looking for someone who: * Has a track record of editing impactful data-driven and narrative investigations. * Has experience managing a team of 3-6 reporters who are juggling short- and long-term projects. * Aspires to great storytelling and studies the giants of the craft. * Takes pride in helping others do their best work. * Can work both independently and collaboratively. * Knows how to spot an accountability/investigative target in a reporter’s unfocused pitch. * Can support reporters fighting public records fights, provide source suggestions and assist in finding research/data. * Brings a little extra to the table (like data skills, narrative chops, engagement skills, design thinking, photography). We are dedicated to making our organization better reflect the region we cover and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for people of different ages and backgrounds. We encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities. Compensation: The salary range is $70,000-$80,000, depending on experience. Also, a monthly work-from-home stipend of $100, 100% coverage of health insurance, 50% dental coverage and a matching retirement savings plan.? Send us a cover letter, resume and five work samples using this form; Deadline: April 22. Email questions to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Insurance Reporter: Washington, U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report?is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on?usnews.com?include?Education,?Health,?Money,?Travel,?Cars,?News,?Real Estate,?Careers?and?360 Reviews. We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including?Healthcare of Tomorrow?and?Healthiest Communities. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our?Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?initiative. ? Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. We are seeking a sharp auto Insurance Reporter to empower consumers with the knowledge needed to make the best auto insurance-related decisions. The Insurance Reporter is responsible for writing insightful, actionable articles about auto insurance companies and the industry, such as the best car insurance companies (at the national and state level), reviews about individual car insurance providers, articles comparing two providers against each other, and other general auto insurance topics. You will work with the car insurance editorial team along with the assistant managing editor for insurance to identify which topics to write about and how best to maintain the library via regular content updates. Strong writing and communication skills are required, and a background in auto insurance writing is a must. ? Are you up to the challenge? * You are a recognized subject matter expert in the auto insurance field, as demonstrated through your writing samples, online profile and/or media clips. * You are able to translate difficult or dense insurance topics into easy-to-read and actionable articles. * You have your finger on the pulse of the auto insurance industry and can bring ideas for new content, content updates and general… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Sr. Editor, Inquirer Weekend: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Inquirer Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking for a proactive and autonomous senior editor to lead our digital weekend news operation and develop a distinct digital weekend edition of The Inquirer that further engages our subscribers and broadens the audience for our journalism. The Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend will oversee a dedicated team of weekend reporters and editors and coordinate with teams from across the newsroom to ensure we consistently deliver an engaging, useful and responsive news report on weekends while also positioning us to be ahead of the news cycle entering each new week. This position will work particularly closely with senior editors on our breaking news and audience teams and be responsible for managing the curation of our digital platforms throughout the weekend, assigning and editing breaking news stories, and selecting or commissioning stories for some of our most important daily lineups. This person will run the weekend news meetings. We are looking for an accomplished journalist with substantial experience editing a wide range of stories who also holds a strong understanding of audience trends and best practices for digital content optimization. This position will be based in the Greater Philadelphia area and is not open to fully remote employees, but will have the flexibility to work many shifts from home. You will work a four-day work week, Thursday-Sunday. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Summer Post-Production Intern - Weigel Productions: Chicago, Illinois Weigel Broadcsting Co. Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit:?https://lnkd.in/g4PhVV5E. Summer Post-Production Intern ? About?Weigel Productions: Weigel Productions?creates original programming and content for Weigel’s television and digital outlets. Grown out of the long-form productions including?Toon In With Me, Svengoolie,?Collector’s Call?and?My Start Story.?The?Weigel Productions?team consists of producers, writers, editors, directors of photography, graphic artists, and researchers. General Job Description: From the first day, interns are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside a dynamic production staff, interns do substantial work in the world of busy, fluid daily production.?Interns?are treated as professionals and given in-depth learning opportunities for those who want to see what producing daily television really means. Overview: This internship will support the program and post-production staff. Intern duties will rotate between video editing and graphic departments to help organize, assist and create original material. Interns report to heads of each department respectively. The intern will work up to 20 hours per week. All interns are paid. Weigel Broadcasting Co. does not subsidize housing. Duties/Responsibilities: Organize Graphic and Edit Projects Coordinate between editors,… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Director: Washington, West Wing Writers In search of…you! Do you have an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research, and a stomach for revision? Do you love to read and love to write and love to write about what you read? Do you think your life would be better if you just had more deadlines to meet—ideally, several at once? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you. Who we are: West Wing Writers is a strategic communications firm that helps leaders, organizations, and brands shape the most important conversations happening today. We’re veterans of the White House, of presidential campaigns, governors' offices, and Capitol Hill. We are authors and commentators, teachers and journalists, historians and activists. All of this finds expression in our writing. We specialize in the development, expression, and amplification of ideas in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors–helping good ideas get heard, good organizations lead meaningful change, and good people make a difference in the world.? In 2023, we became employee-owned. This transfer of ownership reflects our people-centered values and culture and our team-driven, outcome-oriented approach.? Your role: As a Director, you’ll be at the forefront of diverse writing, editing, research, and consulting projects, whether it’s crafting a soaring commencement speech or diving deep to understand the state of a particular industry, researching and writing an op-ed or advising and coaching clients before a big presentation. As a strategic thinker, talented writer, diligent researcher, and proven project manager, you’ll devise and deliver high-quality strategic counsel and client-ready copy, and ensure excellence in every project.? Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Submitting creative, client-ready copy with minimal editing;? * Collaborating with client points of contact and coworkers to create the best possible product for the client; * Proactively contributing actionable and strategic ideas during client meetings; * Executing client projects with some—and, over time, with minimal—supervision; * Working with multiple clients, simultaneously, with excellence;? * Staying informed on the latest developments and topics that are important to our clients' interests; * Editing drafts from junior colleagues; * Contributing to business development by delighting clients, earning repeat business, and deepening relationships with longtime clients and new ones;? * Participating in our internship recruitment, selection, and mentoring process. ? See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Summer News Intern: South Bend, Indiana Weigel Broadcsting Co. Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit:?https://lnkd.in/g4PhVV5E. News Intern General Job Description: Weigel Broadcasting?and?ABC 57?are pleased to offer college students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting and journalism the opportunity to apply for our internship program. Located in South Bend, we offer a variety of internship programs within news broadcasting. Work side-by-side with professionals in our news, weather, and creative services departments.?Interns will receive an hourly rate of pay. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Banking Reporter: Washington, U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report?is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on?usnews.com?include?Education,?Health,?Money,?Travel,?Cars,?News,?Real Estate,?Careers?and?360 Reviews. We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including?Healthcare of Tomorrow?and?Healthiest Communities. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our?Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?initiative. Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. We are seeking a sharp consumer banking analyst and reporter to empower consumers with the knowledge needed to make the best banking-related decisions. The Consumer Baking Analyst and Reporter is responsible for writing insightful, actionable articles about banking, such as how to find the best savings account, the difference between APY and interest rate, how to switch banks, and ways to protect yourself from banking scams. You will also review banking articles and guides to ensure accuracy and demonstrate expertise to readers. With the new presidential administration, there will likely be changes across the banking industry. You will translate and interpret policy decisions and explain what those decisions mean for consumers. In addition, the consumer banking analyst and reporter will work with our PR team to make television, radio and web appearances to promote and be the face of our banking guides and advice content. There could be opportunities for video and podcasting as well. Strong writing and communication skills are required, and a banking and personal finance background is a must. Are you up to the challenge? * Be a recognized subject matter expert in the banking field, as demonstrated through your writing samples, online… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com, Evenings & Weekends: Los Angeles, California The Shade Room Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by reaching readers directly through their social networks. As we continue to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent with big ideas. From Social Media content to Video Production, we thrive on creativity! If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll join us. *PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WORK ON YOUR RESUME* WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE Wednesday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT Thursday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT Friday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT Saturday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PT Sunday: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is not an on-camera job. This role is specifically for the Editorial department and is?focused strictly on writing for the website. SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director, Editorial and TSR Teens Content, the Weekends & Evenings Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com?is responsible for creating multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This role requires great news judgment from someone who loves and gets Black people and culture across the diaspora, and can work fast without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Write, develop, edit, and publish stories for?theshaderoom.com. * React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received. * Conduct research on assigned topics. * Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy. * Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and * create stories based on trends. * Attend meetings to delegate tasks. * Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with?theshaderoom.com * team. * Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on the website. * Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, software, and digital media compliance. * Other duties as assigned. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org HuffPost Copy Editor: New York, New York BuzzFeed Inc. HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.? As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter.? Business Area: Content Job Category: HuffPost Salary:?$78,075.00- $90,000.00 USD Union Status:?Union? This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and?Writers Guild of America East.?? BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography. The Role HuffPost?is seeking a skilled copy editor to perform line and copy edits across the site, including text, video scripts and social media content. Copy editors at HuffPost take on all types of stories, including breaking news, enterprise stories, lifestyle articles and in-depth features. They fix basic grammar issues and offer big-picture edits. They can help reporters reframe and restructure stories as needed.? This is a full-time, remote position, working 3 p.m.-midnight ET Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ET Saturday. You Will * Edit stories from across all sections of HuffPost * Edit breaking news, liveblogs, push alerts and video scripts * Independently write polished, compelling headlines and social copy * Assist with photo and video selection and ensure stories are visually appealing? * Help to maintain a consistent voice for the site * Occasionally take on temporary additional tasks and responsibilities (such as monitoring corrections, updating budgets, attending planning meetings, etc.) Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union. You Have * Sharp news judgment and high editorial standards * Knowledge of AP Style * Expert command of grammar * The ability to make bigger-picture fixes to stories beyond basic copy edits * Breaking news experience or a strong willingness to learn * A willingness to work with reporters of all skill levels * Enthusiasm for working on stories of all types — from hard news investigations to quick viral pieces * The ability to make tough editorial decisions in high-pressure… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts