May 16 - business reporter for New York Sun.

The New York Sun is looking for an aggressive business reporter who is
anxious to break news and write exciting features for one of the few growing
daily newspapers in New York City. An interest in business and knowledge of
Wall Street a plus. A great opportunity for a reporter who wants to make a
name for him or herself in one of the most competitive markets in the
country. Please contact Julie Satow, Business Editor, at jsatow@nysun.com.
No phone calls please.

May 14 - Reporter/Research Assistant for Time Magazine.

Time Magazine is looking for a Chinese national to work as a news assistant in its Beijing Bureau. We're looking for someone who speaks and writes excellent English, is highly self-motivated and capable of coming up with story ideas and following through with the minimum supervision. There would also be a certain amount of translation and administrative work, but that will be kept to a minimum. Salary is competitive and naturally depends on experience and ability. Please note this is open to Chinese nationals only.

Email Beijing Bureau Chief: simon.elegant@timeinc.com

May 14 - Web Designer for Polar Capital Group.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an exceptionally talented web designer to get in on the ground floor of a start-up company with enormous potential.

We are looking to build a world-class web design team to design a major national media site.

About you:

You are a gifted designer who loves online media and is obsessed with the latest web trends. You appreciate a simple, clean UI, and think that sometimes less is more. You are fast in design and also front-end coding (CSS, HTML). And most of all you would like to work with a team of fun, talented people who are committed to making the project a success.

About us:

Polar Capital Group is building an online news and information company. The A+ management team is comprised of industry leaders from top web and media companies, and is backed by well-known online pioneers. We offer an exciting work environment in New York City, salary, benefits, stock options and the chance to part of something big. Please email a resume and links to portfolio or other work:

warren@polarcapitalgroup.com

May 14 - US staff writer for Environmental Finance Publications.

UK-based Environmental Finance Publications is expanding, looking to hire an enthusiastic, bright, numerate journalist to spearhead our coverage of the fast-growing US environmental markets.

The role will involve reporting on environmental commodity markets (carbon, SO2, biofuels etc), and the rapidly-evolving policies and regulations that underpin them, and talking to the companies and investors who stand to profit – or lose – by them.

The beat also includes renewable energy finance, clean-tech investment, weather risk management and the financial implications of every environmental issue from asbestos to waste management, via climate change and biodiversity loss.

The post will involve newsgathering and news and feature writing across three titles, Environmental Finance, Carbon Finance and Bioenergy Business.

The successful candidate will demonstrate some writing experience, and a basic grasp of finance and the science behind key environmental issues – but particularly a willingness to learn quickly and get on top of a fast-moving beat.

The post is likely initially to be on a freelance basis, with a significant volume of work, leading to a permanent contract, including healthcare benefits, on satisfactory performance.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Salary - depending on experience
Send an email, with resume and clippings, to graham@environmental-finance.com

Deadline: 30 May 2008

May 05 - Writers for Burbia Media.

Reporters, columnists, and bloggers wanted for a new website capturing the "suburbs with attitude." Burbia.com, the flagship of Burbia Media, is an online community and magazine for people who have embraced the suburban lifestyle without surrendering their urban edge. We are looking for bold, original, witty writers who can chronicle and provide perspective on aspects of the suburban experience -- from personal encounters with neighbors, contractors and PTA volunteers to the challenges of being single/divorced/gay/childless in the ‘burbs. We need both first-person writers with original voices and enterprising reporters who can provide practical information with intelligence and humor. Payment is per article for occasional contributors; monthly fees negotiable for regular contributors. Send cover letter and clips to karendukess@burbia.com.

May 05 - Assistant Editor for Macfadden Communications Group.

Leading business-to-business magazine in the pet industry seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented Assistant Editor. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with a Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or Communications (recent graduates welcome), and will have solid writing, editing and proofreading skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word is a must, and a working knowledge of Quark and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Responsibilities will include:

¥ Writing business features
¥ Organizing and writing industry news and new products departments
¥ Proof reading and making corrections in page layouts
¥ Assisting with product photo shoots
¥ Some travel to industry events
¥ Updating websites

Please email resume with cover letter (including salary requirements) and writing samples to mkalaygian@petbusiness.com.

April 28 - Copy editor for Greenwich Time.

Greenwich Time has an opening for a copy editor on the news desk.

This job, which reports to the news editor, involves editing local and
wire copy, writing headlines and photo captions, page proofing and
pagination.

Candidates must have a thorough command of the English language, be
sticklers for proper grammar and punctuation, have a keen knowledge of
AP style, possess the ability to spot inaccuracies in stories, and have
a knowledge of state, national and world affairs. We are looking for
candidates who have good people skills and want to work as a part of the
team. The ability to function quickly and decisively in a deadline
environment is essential.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has previous copy editing
experience at a daily, weekly or college newspaper. Experience with InDesign is a plus.
This job requires working nights and weekends. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Carlton Christopher, news editor, at gtnewsdesk@scni.com by May 6.

April 28 - Associate Editor for Royal Media Group.

Are you passionate about journalism? Do you want your skills and efforts to shine? Are you eager to be part of a quality publishing company and invest your skills and enthusiasm where you get a return? Apply Now! Royal Media Group is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious associate editor -- one with the zeal to track down leads and the talent to find news. Here you will be part of beat journalism at its finest and most exciting. Contribute your voice in shaping the breadth and depth of coverage while breaking news, writing compelling stories, and enriching the minds of the financial services sector's most powerful executives. Enjoy coming to work each day where editorial staff members uncover news. We want the proactive editor – not one who sits back and waits for news to find them.

The rewards are here: You will play a strong role in the strategic development of this award-winning publishing company, helping to shape the direction of future media ventures. You will learn, hone your skills, and build your career. You will enjoy a strong compensation package and full health and dental coverage, ample paid vacation time, disability and life insurance, a competitive salary, and a pleasant, but professional, workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Bring your journalism experience, knowledge of the business and financial markets and enthusiasm to this great opportunity. Make a positive move in your career search. Royal Media Group is a dynamic enterprise that has won many awards for its journalism. And we'll win many more. We also host conferences related to our periodicals, and offer a range of consulting and research products. Our main web presence is at www.RoyalMedia.com.

TO APPLY: Send resume, clips, at least three references, and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the job to hornblass@royalmedia.com. ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

It is the policy of ROYAL MEDIA GROUP to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.

April 28 - News Reporter for Pet Pulse on Zootoo.com.

Unique opportunity for a well rounded journalist to be at the forefront of the rapidly burgeoning on-line news media.

A fast growing web-based news organization is looking for a passionate journalist who is also compassionate about animals. Pet Pulse is the news program featured on Zootoo.com, the destination Web site for the $43 billion pet industry. The National Pet Owners Survey estimates that 63% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.1 million homes, making our news coverage relevant to the majority of Americans.

The ideal candidate is a journalist who excels at writing in-depth stories and wants to put those skills to use on pet related issues. The role will encompass every element of on-line journalism which includes writing and editing print and broadcast scripts, coordinating and developing story content for freelance broadcast journalists and contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.

Candidates should have at 2+ year s of experience writing for a reputable newspaper, website, tv or radio news broadcast.
Please e-mail Resume, Cover Letter and/or Video Reel (if available)to:
petpulse@zootoo.com

or mail to: Attn: News Producer, 400 Plaza Dr., 1st Floor Secaucus, NJ 07094

April 02 - Freelance fact checker for Budget Travel magazine.

Budget Travel is looking for someone who is fluent in Japanese to fact-check an article on Japanese cuisine. Can telecommute or work in our NYC offices. Prior fact-checking experience a major plus.

Please send resume to Marilyn Holstein, Managing Editor, at marilyn.holstein@budgettravel.com.

March 26 - Staff Reporter for American Lawyer Media.

Americanlawyer.com

The American Lawyer is a prize-winning monthly magazine that reports on the business of major law firms in the United States and around the world and on the lawyers in those firms. The magazine counts among its readers the nations' most powerful attorneys.

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic, creative, and enterprising staff writer to join a new content-rich web operation launching this spring. Our print journalism has always been ambitious—we will bring the same spirit and intent to the web.

Responsibilities will include:
Write and report stories on the business of law, covering major transactions; litigation; business development, professional development, management and marketing issues; lifestyle topics.
Contribute daily to all portions of this Web site, including news, features, blogs, and newsletters.
Working closely with Web staff of four, contribute to further development of the site.
Special assignments as needed.

Required Skills:
3-5 years as a reporter; daily legal and/or business journalism preferred.
Online experience working within a content management system preferred.
Familiarity with web production tools and programs.
Some familiarity with law firms preferred.
Self-starter who works well within a team.

ALM is a leading integrated media company, focused on the legal and business communities. ALM currently owns and publishes 33 national and regional legal magazines and newspapers, including The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum. Other ALM businesses include book and newsletter publishing, court verdict and settlement reporting, production of trade shows, conferences and educational seminars, market research and content distribution.

E-mail resume and up to four writing samples by Friday, 3/28/08 to:

Dimitra Kessenides
Executive Editor
dkessenides@alm.com

March 10 - Associate Web Editor for Zagat Survey.

Zagat Survey is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented individual to join our online content team as Associate Web Editor. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of editorial experience (preferably web content), excellent writing/editing skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Job responsibilities include:
Editing weekly batches of reviews and posting to Web; managing the relationship with regional editors;
contributing to other Web content needs – editing/writing/posting news items and features; procuring and routing photos; contributing topics to forums, etc., and
assisting the senior web editor with managing schedules, deadlines and workflow.

Primary qualifications:
Minimum 5 years' editorial experience, preferably Web content;
bachelor's degree (English & journalism majors, a plus; excellent writing and editing skills,
efficient and well organized, with meticulous attention to detail; experience with HTML. Knowledge of restaurants and food is helpful.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and published clips and/or writing samples addressed to Nina Topiel, recruiter, at jobs@zagat.com. Please note ‘Job #AWE-NYU' in the subject of your email. Please advise of salary requirements.

March 05 - Web Editor (Full-Time Freelance) for Popular Mechanics.

Popular Mechanics is looking for a full-time freelance editor to join its dynamic online team. The No. 2 Web editor will be a HUGE contributor to one of the magazine industry's leading sites for science, tech, car and lifestyle news, with lots of freedom to write, assign and edit online-only stories and magazine-based packages while maintaining the editorial calendar and helping develop the creative vision of the site. Online editorial and/or top-level print experience are strongly preferred, but excellent editing skills and knowledge of Web trends are a must. Story idea generation, headline writing, attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines across multiple fields of interest are all key. Salary is very competitive for this hands-on, 35 hour/week freelance position at the awesome Hearst Tower. Please send resume, cover letter and at least three writing samples ASAP addressed to Matt Sullivan, online editor, at pmwebmaster@hearst.com ASAP.

March 05 - Web Producer (Full-Time Freelance) for Popular Mechanics.

Popular Mechanics is looking for an experienced full-time freelance producer to join its dynamic online team. The No. 2 Web producer will be a key contributor to one of the magazine industry's leading sites for science, tech, car and lifestyle news, with TONS of responsibility for daily upkeep, design and management, specifically working with interactive tools, special packages and data projects. You will be working directly with online editors and third-party producers to post and promote several stories and syndication features every day -- NOT building stories in heavy HTML code. So proficiency but not mastery of HTML, Photoshop and search engine optimization -- plus a knack for story packaging, headline writing and design -- are required, and experience with content management systems and video-editing software are strongly preferred. Salary is very competitive for this hands-on, 35-hour/week freelance position at the awesome Hearst Tower. Please send resume and cover letter ASAP addressed to Matt Sullivan, online editor, at pmwebmaster@hearst.com.

February 28 - Fashion Writer for The Campus Word.

The Campus Word is the nation's top source for college media created by
college students for college students. We are looking for fashion and beauty writers who are current university undergraduates, both males and females. Hired writers submit 3 articles per month for publication and are paid per article. Writers are also expected to pitch article ideas that relate to our college audience and to become actively involved members of our media network via blogging, message boards, etc. If you are motivated, can efficiently meet deadlines and have excellent writing skills then we'd love to meet you! http://www.thecampusword.com Please send a cover letter, resume, 3 diverse writing samples and 3 article pitches to Jyll Saskin, Fashion Editor at jyll@campusword.com. If you do not have any published articles then you may send blogs, school essays or other examples of your writing.

April 28 - Instructor, Princeton Student Environmental Communication Ne for Princeton University.

We are seeking a Program Instructor for the Princeton Student Environmental Communication Network's (SECN) NEW Summer Training Institute.

This position is paid hourly; part-time during program prep (May thru mid-June), full-time during program (June 15 - July 12). Salary is $20-25 per hour depending on experience (estimated total between $4400 – 5500 for 10-week period). Meals provided, and housing arrangements on campus possible during June 15 – July 12 period.

All program leadership will be responsible for developing program curriculum, enlisting guest instructors, and carrying out the goals of the program. Because this summer training institute is a NEW program for SECN with no precedent at Princeton the candidate should have strong creative drive, willingness to adjust as needed, and self-motivation. The goal of the program is to train selected Princeton undergraduate students in the art and skill of communicating sustainability in short format broadcast and video media, with the secondary goal of exploring these media creatively for a national audience. Topics will be driven largely by student interest and will likely include climate change and energy issues, as well as more local sustainability issues such as water conservation, green construction, urban renewal, organic gardening, etc. The instructional team will be responsible for guiding the students through all aspects of production, from background research and fact checking, to story-telling style development, interview skills if applicable, on-camera and on-mic skills, production, editing and post-production.
Initial program planning begins in early May so please apply immediately. Send the following to Jessica Kellett, Summer 2008 SECN Program Coordinator, at jakellett@mac.com: a resume, samples of broadcast or video work, and a proposal outline for how you would structure a 4-week intensive training program for high-performing undergraduate students. Also include a cover letter indicating what skills and perspectives you would bring to the program as a program instructor.

April 22 - Financial Markets Reporter for WinterWheat Communications.

Candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, highly motivated to learn and interested in financial markets and economics. He/she will broadcast market news from the floor of the NYSE and also help develop and maintain a website directed at Latin America and Spain. He/she will also assist in the production of a TV show from the NYSE. Salary to be discussed. Please send resume to Carolina Pasquali (cp@winterwheat.com) before April 30th.

April 02 - Final Cut Pro Editor/ Video Producer for The Laura Flanders Show (for Free Speech TV).

The Laura Flanders Show, a daily call-in and blog-in show, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Final Cut Pro Editor/ Video Producer. Responsibilities will include producing and editing field and web segments as well as gathering and editing visuals for in-studio debates and interviews, editing b-roll packages, cutting news feeds, LIVE on-air playback, and some field production. In addition, applicants should have strong reporting skills, a working knowledge of grassroots and netroots politics and new media, and be comfortable gathering visual information for web posting and broadcast. Bachelor's degree and Final Cut Pro editing experience required, with a minimum of one (1) year practical broadcast or webcast experience a must. Starts immediately. Good opportunity for advancement. Women, people of color, and GLBT candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to:

Helen Demeranville
Executive Producer
Email: hdalabama@aol.com

March 27 - Night Shift News Producer for CBSNews.com.

CBSNews.com seeks a night-shift news producer. This is a full-time, staff position. Candidates should have two or more years of news experience. (A print, wire service or TV background is fine.) The job involves building national and foreign news stories, as well as running the CBS News Web site 3-5 hours per night. There is also some opportunity for original reporting and writing.

Interested candidates can e-mail their resumes to:
Dan Collins
Senior Producer at djcollins@cbs.com