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New Job at NABJcareers.org Jim Dowe Public Media Internship: Lewiston, Maine Maine Public Maine Public is pleased to offer a paid summer internship for college or technical school students interested in careers in the fields of journalism and public media. The student selected as our 2025 Dowe Intern will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by nationally recognized journalists and producers. ? This program, known as the Dowe Internship, was established in 2015. It is supported by donors who contributed to a memorial endowment fund for Jim Dowe, the CEO of Maine Public from 2007 to 2011, who was a tireless advocate for developing the next generation of journalists and broadcasters and for commitment to public service. ? This summer, our Dowe Intern will participate in a 10-week part-time program during the months of June, July, and August. Beginning with an orientation and organizational overview, the intern will then participate in a survey course to learn about the different areas of Maine Public including visual media, and television production, broadcasting technology, digital, and others. Then, the Dowe Intern will spend approximately 8 weeks with our News team and immersed in public media journalism. This is an opportunity to build some tangible reporting experience and learn first-hand how creating, communicating and curating content over multiple media platforms can help our communities by informing, engaging and connecting people across the State and beyond. ? Our Dowe Intern will be based in our Lewiston office, will work approx. 20 - 25 hours per week (3-days) and will regularly travel throughout the State of Maine. ? Candidates must attend a college or technical school, preferably at an institution based in Maine. If the institution is not in Maine, candidates with an existing connection to the State of Maine are preferred. ? Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Jim Dowe Public Media Internship website and must submit an online application and the following materials: * Cover letter * Resume * One (1) writing sample (approximately 1000 words) and/or pertinent digital media examples ? Apply for this position online: https://lnkd.in/dgYgk2B by Sunday, January 5, 2025 ? About Maine Public: We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public operates 14 radio frequencies (with construction permits for seven more!), five free over-the-air television signals, three television translators, and 26 links of microwave to connect it all together. We are also the backbone of Maine’s Emergency Broadcast System. We broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs,… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Program Associate, Audience Experiences: New York, New York Science Friday Initiative Program Associate, Audience Experiences? Reporting to: Senior Manager, Experiences? With an eye for detail and a talent for creative problem-solving, the Program Associate, Audience Experiences will work closely with the Senior Manager, Experiences and the Education Program Manager to support and execute a variety of engaging events and educational experiences that foster meaningful connections with our audience and create powerful partnerships across disciplines. This role involves coordinating the logistics and production of events and audience activities from conception to completion, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and deliver memorable experiences. The Program Associate, Audience Experiences will be pivotal in creating a seamless experience, utilizing their expertise to manage timelines, book talent, and ensure event marketing. They will also play a key role in capturing both audience data and post-event analysis to continuously improve our offerings. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent organizational skills and a passion for producing high-quality events that leave a lasting impact.? RESPONSIBILITIES? * With guidance from the Senior Manager, Experiences and Education Program Manager, support with the production of 10-15 live and online events annually, ranging in size from smaller “a la carte” events to larger multi-city campaigns, aimed at generating revenue, increasing public awareness of science, and sparking science curiosity * Assist with 3-4 Science Friday Live Broadcast events with the Senior Manager, in collaboration with Audio and Development teams * Maintain relationships with partner organizations, venues, and science communicators * Collaborate with the Audience team to execute marketing strategy for events * Follow timelines and procedures for executing venue contracts, partner agreements, and other contracts relating to live events * Assist with the SciFri Book Club community, including writing discussion questions, hosting community meetings, leading livestream events with authors, and interacting with members in our online community space * Assist with grant proposals with the Senior Manager, Experiences and the Development team * Work with Senior Manager, Experiences and the Director of Audience Engagement and Growth to ensure that events are strategically positioned to serve Science Friday’s mission and generate additional revenue for Science Friday * Manage the organization's merchandise operations, including overseeing our Shopify account, supporting merchandise distribution for donors and events, and coordinating the promotion of merchandise across all owned media channels * Willingness to work… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Lead Business Reporter: Memphis, Tennessee The Daily Memphian Lead Business Reporter? Have a passion for writing about entrepreneurs, how business deals come together, earnings reports and EBITDA? The Daily Memphian is looking for a veteran business reporter to join our team.? The perfect candidate would have a strong background in business journalism and be able to break news, develop local sources and write clear, concise stories that cut through industry jargon. Since The Daily Memphian is a daily digital publication, the lead business reporter is expected to file a mixture of shorter and more in-depth stories covering business in Memphis and the Mid-South each week.? Applicants should have at least five years of newsroom experience and be willing to relocate to Memphis if they don’t already live in the area. Reliable transportation is necessary. The reporter must also frequently engage with the local business community as well as spend time in the newsroom regularly to interact with editors and other staffers.? To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and at least three clips to?[email protected].? See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Managing Editor: Remote, North Carolina Carolina Public Press We are looking for a managing editor to lead, manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Carolina Public Press news team, including staff members and freelancers. You'll work closely with our executive director, who was our previous editor, to oversee story assignments, coach content creators, edit news content, prep it for publication with an eye on SEO, post stories and help promote them on social media, in newsletters and through communication with partner organizations.? You will work closely with the executive director to develop and implement coverage plans, including major investigative projects. You will coordinate with other CPP team leaders to identify and implement audience and engagement opportunities.? Carolina Public Press is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, online-only provider of in-depth and investigative reporting on public-interest issues across North Carolina. We emphasize articles rich in context and impact about communities and topics that are underreported or misreported, especially in rural areas and those facing economic insecurity. We like to examine how diverse demographic, geographic and economic communities across our state have their own perspectives but many shared experiences and concerns about issues. Key topics for us include government transparency and accounability, civil liberties, economic development, affordable housing, elections, access to health care, climate change and natural resources management. Our previous work has led to bipartisan changes in state and federal law and policy.? See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Explore. Discover. Innovate. Journalists: Apply for a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University: Cambridge, Massachusetts Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard The Nieman Foundation is now accepting applications for fellows in the class of 2026. Approximately two dozen journalists from around the world will be selected to spend the 2025-2026 academic year at Harvard University, where they will audit classes with some of the university’s greatest thinkers, participate in Nieman programming and collaborate with peers. During their time at Harvard, Nieman Fellows attend seminars, shop talks and master classes designed to strengthen their professional skills and leadership capabilities. With the knowledge they gain on campus and the relationships they build, fellows often return to work as journalism entrepreneurs, industry innovators and top managers in their newsrooms. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, we want to hear from you. Application deadline for?U.S. journalists: Jan. 31, 2025 For more information about how to apply, visit our?website. Or go directly to the?online application. Additional financial support: Note that in addition to the $85,000 stipend, the Nieman Foundation also provides a health insurance supplement (up to $6,000 each for the fellow and a spouse, and up to $3,500 for each child younger than 18) and a childcare allowance for children 12 and younger that ranges from $10,000 to $16,000 depending on the number of children, with an additional $10,000 if a child is aged three or younger. ? See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Night News Editor: New York, New York The Daily Beast Join The Daily Beast as a Night News Editor The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Night News Editor to join our team on a part-time basis. The Daily Beast is a leading digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience. About the Role The Daily Beast is seeking a Night News Editor to help our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have experience in journalism, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to drive compelling and impactful news coverage across two key shifts—Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, the shift would run from 4pm—12am ET; on Saturday, the shift would run from 5pm—1am ET. Key Responsibilities * Oversee news coverage across these shifts, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging reporting.? * Assign and edit stories, providing guidance to reporters to produce high-quality content. Must also be comfortable with writing breaking news. * Monitor news trends and stay ahead of the competition. * Curate The Daily Beast’s homepage and update social feeds with fresh content. * Maintain high journalistic standards and uphold The Daily Beast's editorial voice. Qualifications * Minimum of 4 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editing role. * Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills. * Strong news judgment and the ability to make quick editorial decisions. * Deep understanding of digital media and audience engagement strategies. * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a small team. Why Join Us? * Be part of a respected and influential news organization. * Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news. * Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. * Opportunities for career growth and development. Pay Range Salary The pay range for this position is $650 - $750 per weekend.? The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, performance and other factors. The range listed is just one component of the Daily Beast’s total compensation package. The Daily Beast provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Additional Information We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Politics Reporter: New York, New York The Daily Beast Join The Daily Beast as a Political Reporter Are you passionate about covering politics and eager to dive in and own this important beat during the momentous return of Donald Trump and his MAGA allies, who will control Washington starting on Jan. 20? Do you thrive on reporting under deadline pressure and delivering scoops as well as analysis? The Daily Beast is seeking experienced, dynamic and dedicated political reporters to join our team. About the Role As a political reporter, based in Washington, D.C., you will be at the forefront of covering the fast-paced political landscape that has been radically altered by the outcome of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections. You will be responsible for producing high-quality, engaging content that informs and captivates our readers about the powerbrokers in the second Trump administration, the president-elect’s initiatives, major highlights in the-GOP controlled 119th Congress, and pushback from? Democrats and their allies in Congress, the courts, and the streets. Key Responsibilities * Report and write timely and accurate political news stories. * Conduct interviews and perform research to uncover the truth and hold elected officials accountable. * Collaborate with editors and other reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage. * Stay informed on current political events and trends. Qualifications * Minimum of 3 years of experience in political reporting. * Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills. * Proven ability to work under tight deadlines. * Strong understanding of political processes and issues. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Why Join Us? * Be part of a respected and influential news organization. * Engage with a dedicated audience passionate about political news. * Enjoy a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. * Opportunities for career growth and development. Benefits? * Generous paid parental leave? * Excellent health insurance coverage * 401k and matching benefits * Free, premium access to?Care.com?for your ongoing care needs: children, seniors, pets, home, and more * Care@Work Backup Care for Children: Access to subsidized, in-home (or in-center) care for your children up to 10 days per year Pay Range Salary The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 annually.? The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, performance and other factors. The range listed is just one component of the Daily Beast’s total compensation package. The Daily Beast provides… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Climate and Environment Reporter: Juneau, Alaska KTOO Public Media KTOO Public Media is looking for an experienced journalist to come work in our award-winning newsroom in Juneau, Alaska. We need a reporter who is ready to localize big issues, like how climate change and weather affect Juneau and what the latest environmental science and research have to say about our place on a changing planet. This reporter will be Juneau’s source for information when environmental disasters strike, like the yearly glacial outburst flood that damaged hundreds of homes this year or the more frequent heavy rainstorms that have increased the occurrence of landslides regionwide. Juneau is unique in the world for its vulnerability to urban avalanches. A reporter will craft these stories for local, statewide and, occasionally, national audiences. Mining is a key part of Juneau’s culture and economic makeup. The successful candidate will be ready to dive into understanding the industry as it evolves and be well-versed on community concerns about its effect on local waters and wildlife, along with other development projects. Southeast Alaska is full of stories about energy and food security and the ways Indigenous culture is tied to the surrounding landscape. Our communities are full of solutions stories that highlight ingenuity, hope and agency. In order to succeed in this newsroom, the candidate should be interested in building relationships with historically underrepresented communities and want to approach any reporting on climate through an equity lens. This reporter will produce news stories in a variety of formats for broadcast, web and social media. Our editors are here to help guide our reporting and make sure it meets our audiences where they are. All KTOO reporters are expected to be able to keep up with daily regional news stories on deadline while working away on longer, enterprise reporting. They are expected to serve a local audience with news of local and regional importance and to also file relevant stories with the statewide public radio network and national outlets. We support and encourage reporters to pitch and work with national outlets to promote a full and realistic portrayal of Alaska life. This position reports to the Managing Editor and works closely with other editors and reporters to identify and develop story ideas.? ? Responsibilities:? * Produce well-written, thoughtful news stories for web and broadcast * Record and edit audio for daily broadcast, especially using field recording equipment, but also using studio recording equipment * Seek out diverse sources for news stories, striving to put voices and perspectives on the air that our audience has never heard from or would not hear from otherwise * Collaborate with the news team and other departments on special reporting… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org News Assistant – Foreign Affairs: Arlington, Virginia WETA Job Title:?News Assistant – Foreign Affairs Reports To:?Senior Broadcast Producer Status:?Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 1 year Hourly Rate:?$22.00/Hour ? The News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are exposed to many aspects of producing a nightly television news program. The Foreign Affairs News Assistant will work directly with the foreign affairs unit to assist with logging video, gathering footage, research, guest outreach and field shoots. The News Assistant will work with the foreign affairs unit for 9 months, during which the News Assistant will also rotate through control room and studio shifts, assisting the anchors and other producers with scripts and other crucial needs of the daily broadcast. The News Assistant will then work with the digital team for another 3 months to assist with online production of the PBS News Hour. ? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Logging video feeds. * Researching stories and potential interview subjects. * Assisting producers on field shoots. * Contributing to digital content and online post-production. * Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * Excellent writing and research skills. * Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production. * Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills. * Strong work ethic and effective time management. * Knowledge of?PBS NewsHour’s journalistic style.? EDUCATION: * Bachelor’s degree. * Prior experience in a broadcast news setting preferred. * Or equivalent combination of education and experience.? LOCATION: ? WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role. ? COMPANY OVERVIEW: ? WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates,… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts