Associate Reporter Jobs

Job Title: Assistant Editor Company: Location: San Diego, CA Description: Seeking a detail-oriented newspaper journalist with strong initiative who is willing to start as an assistant editor with the potential to earn a full-time position. This is a key position and we will develop the right person, but real journalism experience is a requirement. We are looking for a positive individual who is eager to help coordinate coverage for both print and Web-based media. Must be professional, organized and trustworthy. Responsibilities will include some news, business and feature writing assignments. HOURS: *Up to 31 hours to start, potential for full-time RESPONSIBILITIES ? Assist executive editor and news editor. ? Sort and direct information to staff members. ? Process, verify and prepare information for both print and Web-based media utilizing established journalism standards and Associated Press style. ? Help prepare plans for each edition of a community newspaper. ? Help coordinate free-lance stories and photo assignments. ? Help edit and proofread content. ? Prepare content for Web-based media. ? Attend community events. ? Some photo, multi-media and video work will be included. REQUIREMENTS: ? Must currently reside in San Diego ? Advanced knowledge of journalism fundamentals and story structure (journalism degree) ? Strong journalism reporting skills ? Strong English writing and editing skills ? Must know and utilize Associated Press style ? Must meet deadlines ? Excellent communication skills ? Must thrive in an ever-changing environment ? Sound decision-maker ? High degree of energy and enthusiasm ? Great multi-tasker ? Generate story ideas ? Must have dependable transportation ? Valid California driver?s license ? ? Proof of vehicle insurance WHO WE ARE: Established in 1988, San Diego Community Newspaper Group is a local, family-owned publisher of four papers in San Diego's most exciting communities. Our papers include La Jolla Village News, Beach & Bay Press, The Peninsula Beacon and San Diego Downtown News. HOW TO APPLY: E-mail resume and published work samples to John Gregory: Register to View

Job Title: Associate Editor - Part Time, In House Company: Location: Hampton, VA Description: Associate Editor needed on part-time basis. Must have five years minimum experience as an editor/copyeditor in the news/magazine industry. Hiring will be largely based on having strong copyediting skills. Duties include assisting editor-in-chief in the planning, managing and rigorous editing of four monthly editions as well as some copywriting. Full understanding of AP style required, plus ability to communicate effectively with writers and photographers. Perfect job for a seasoned journalist who wants flexible schedule and/or still wants to freelance on the side. MUST be able to report 2-3 days a week to our Williamsburg office (most likely T/Th 9 to 5/Wed. 9 to 12, and opportunity for more hours during last week of the month (while on deadline) or while primary editor is out of the office). E-mail your resume complete with references to Register to View Training starts mid-September, or earlier if available.

Job Title: Assistant Editor Company: Location: Santa Ana, CA Description: Looking for a motivated, full-time Assistant Editor to join the editorial staff of a B2B publishing company in Newport Beach. Must have a degree in Journalism or English, with 1-3 years of editing and writing experience. Must have a strong knowledge of AP Style. Must be able to work with tight deadlines and quick turn-arounds. Responsibilities include: - Research for new feature stories, copy-edit and fact-check. - Assist with gathering photography for editorial. - Write 1-5 page editorial features. - Social media/blogging experience - Contact contributing authors for editorial. - Create and update an ongoing list of public relations and media contacts. - Other editorial duties. Please submit your interesting cover letter, resume, references and writing samples. Salary: $30k. Paid vacation and PPO health care plan.

Job Title: Assistant Editor Company: MediMedia Location: Yardley, PA Description: With over 1,400 employees in offices throughout the U.S. and in Canada, MediMedia offers some of the best-known brands in healthcare communications to both industry professionals and consumers. In addition to its leading consumer health content sources, MediMedia is the pre-eminent provider of solutions for pharmaceutical companies along their entire marketing continuum, targeting physicians, payers and patients with our content and applications. MediMedia is a dynamic and rapidly growing company committed to providing the healthcare industry with some of the most extensive communications, educational and marketing services available. Visit our online Corporate Career Center at www.medimedia.com/careers.aspx Yardley, PA - Our MediMedia Managed Markets division seeks an Assistant Editor for the production of marketing and training materials and peer-reviewed journals for the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, strong copy editing and proofreading skills, strong research skills, familiarity with AMA style, and superb time-management skills. Responsibilities include research to ensure manuscript accuracy, referencing and annotation, and preparing materials for legal, medical, and regulatory review by pharmaceutical company clients. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications, English, or Journalism and 1+ year's professional writing or editing experience, preferably in a medical, pharmaceutical, or agency environment. Strong computer skills including proficiency in PowerPoint required. Position carries a competitive compensation plan, health benefits and 401k. See above.

Job Title: Associate Editor Company: NarrowCast Group, LLC Location: Louisville, KY Description: NarrowCast Group LLC is seeking an experienced editor to fill the position of Associate Editor for its IT Business Edge family of electronic publishing properties. NarrowCast Group is a business-to-business electronic publisher. The company's flagship product offering is IT Business Edge, www.itbusinessedge.com, which targets business technology decision makers. Job Skills/Requirements The Associate Editor will be responsible for consistently applying IT Business Edge styles and editing standards to content, including site articles and blogs, e-newsletters, marketing materials and other content across the IT Business Edge network. The Associate Editor will work closely with writers and art staff to ensure consistency and efficiency in the content publication process The successful applicant will have very strong editing skills, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ...[more]The Associate Editor will be responsible for consistently applying IT Business Edge styles and editing standards to content, including site articles and blogs, e-newsletters, marketing materials and other content across the IT Business Edge network. The Associate Editor will work closely with writers and art staff to ensure consistency and efficiency in the content publication process The successful applicant will have very strong editing skills, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and experience working in a deadline-sensitive environment. Familiarity with the AP Stylebook and a working knowledge of the IT industry are necessary. JOB REQUIREMENTS Strong editing and writing skills Strong organizational skills Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment Familiarity with technology terminology Ability to work self-sufficiently and within a team environment High comfort level working with computer software and learning new computer applications Additional Information/Benefits The company provides a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance in addition to a 401k plan and Section 125 Flexible spending plan. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

Job Title: Associate Editor Company: Ribolow Associates Location: New York, NY Description: Responsible for the in-house supervision of a professional Tax and Financial Services Board whose members will write, review and edit professional tax and financial services publications, which generate a $2 million plus revenue stream. Essential Job Functions: Develops and maintains expertise in assigned areas of federal taxation and other legal fields, including researching and interpreting primary sources and evaluating effect on existing law and on department's publications Based on the research, interpretation, and evaluation, carries out the writing necessary to make department publications (annuals, services, newsletters, etc) reflect current changes Reviews for accuracy and edits assigned manuscripts submitted by outside authors, taking direct responsibility for the preparation for publication Acts as Publication Editor on Tax Facts News and, as assigned, reviews work of other editors Develops and maintains contacts with other professions, professionals and customers in order to understand their information needs Performs detailed online research of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory material Qualifications: Basic understanding of federal tax code Demonstrated proficiency in legal and/or tax writing with professional book publishing experience Past experience supervising contract writers and editors, preferred J.D., preferred Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Knowledge of legislative process that is necessary to monitor statutory and regulatory developments that must be reflected in this content area Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines Simon Byrne Register to View

Job Title: Assistant Editor Company: American Institute Of Chemical Location: New York, NY Description: The American Institite of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), founded in 1908, is a professional association of more than 40,000 chemical engineers worldwide. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), the flagship publication of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), has an immediate opening for an Assistant Editor, who will develop, write, and edit material for publication in CEP. DUTIES INCLUDE: Research and write articles on a wide range of chemical engineering topics Edit outside-authored feature articles Develop content, and write and/or edit material, for assigned editorial departments Work with art/design department to prepare graphics for articles Prepare draft layouts and work with art/design department to finalize layouts Copyedit and proofread other editors' articles Contribute posts and comments to AIChE's blog, ChEnected Identify newsworthy developments in the field of chemical engineering Suggest topics for news and feature articles Represent CEP to other groups within and outside AIChE at conferences, trade shows, etc. Establish and nurture a network of contacts to foster identification of article ideas Some travel required REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related discipline Experience in a technical capacity in the CPI or related field, or in academia (including internships) Demonstrated writing and editing skills Excellent reading and reasoning skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and contribute to a team Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred, or experience with comparable page layout and design software Respect for deadlines is paramount Interested candidates may submit their cover letter and resume via e-mail to Register to View . Please note the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Assignment Editor Company: CBS Corporation Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Assignment EditorAuto req ID 5623BRCBS Business Unit CBS Television StationsDivision/Station 1051/KPIXStation KPIX-TVDepartment NewsLocation California - San FranciscoJob Description Description of Duties:Monitors breaking news while reading wires, taking phone calls, and coordinating crews and reporters. Must be able to gather, filter, and present urgent local and national news stories. Excellent communication and team building skills required. Strong editorial judgment under extreme deadline pressure. Develop potential story and community contacts with Bay Area newsmakers. Coordinate field crews, Chopper 5, ENG trucks and SNG truck. Track reporter's story progress and assist reporters with story set up. Effectively monitor police, fire and other emergency frequencies on newsroom scanners. Make regular checks of local agencies for potential spot news stories.Required Skills/Experience QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of two to three years experience as an Assignment Editor in a major market. A college degree in Journalism or Communications or related field required. Exceptional organizational skills, ability to reason and make informed decisions under deadline pressure. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Must have the ability to operate a desktop computer and the ability to use the I-News computer system and other computer systems as assigned. Knowledge of Bay Area required. Must be available to work nights and weekends.Additional Candidate Instructions Physical Demands:Must be able to operate keyboard with accuracy and speed, and have a valid driver's license in order to work at breaking news locations if needed. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Work environment is fast paced, and includes noise from scanners, two-way radios and televisions.Job Status Full Time

Job Title: Multimedia Reporter/Weekend Assignment Editor Company: WKYT Location: Winchester, KY Description: Multimedia Reporter/Weekend Assignment Editor WKYT in Lexington, Ky. is looking for the right person to fill a unique position in our newsroom. The position will serve the dual role of a weekend assignment editor and three-day-a-week multimedia journalist. On weekends, the person will coordinate the gathering of news, the generation of story ideas, the scheduling and assignment of coverage, and the delivery of news material. Work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage. Maintain extensive working files of possible stories, background information and news sources. Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. Collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date. Schedule and order facilities including satellite time. Assign and coordinate the distribution of newsgathering equipment. Take an active role in planning in-depth series and special coverage, acting as a producer or reporter as called for. Work accurately under pressure. Dispatch news crews, maintain schedule logs, deal with telephone story tips, listen to police radios, read newswires and e-mail, and stay in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Write stories when assigned. Represent WKYT in a courteous and professional manner. On weekdays, this person will work as a multimedia reporter who must know what it takes to tell good stories on the air. Must be able to work on your own with a camera. We want someone who can break lead stories and has a passion for news. The ideal candidate needs a minimum of 1 year of journalism experience. Must have a commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy with an enthusiasm for journalism. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with general knowledge and interest in local, national and world news. Basic computer knowledge/word processing skills are preferred. Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Bachelor`s degree is preferred. span style="FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri","sans-s Category: Media and Broadcasting

Job Title: Assistant Editor - Nutrition/Non Majors Bio Company: Cengage Learning Location: Belmont, CA Description: Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, instructors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. These solutions are delivered through specialized content, applications and services that foster academic excellence and professional development, as well as provide measurable learning outcomes to its customers.Assistant Editor - Nutrition/Non Majors BioJob InformationLocation: CA-Belmont Shift: Job Type: Regular Schedule: full-timeDescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Assistant EditorGENERAL STATEMENT:As part of a high performance team, the Assistant Editor manages in-house and out-of-house development of both print and non-print products to clarify, strengthen, and enhance the quality of manuscripts. Uses management skills to successfully manage complex projects or a large slate of titles to ensure timely product delivery and cost effectiveness. Broadly stated, the position involves (1) maximizing the potential of the product in content, quality, packaging, and marketability, (2) managing outside development suppliers, (3) project scheduling and production-related duties, and (4) pre-contract (acquisitions-related) activities.SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Maximizing Product Potential - Project Content and Packaging1. In conjunction with the team, participates in refining the product premise, defining the target market, and determining the scope and nature of development work.2. Assists authors manuscript preparation working with them to develop a viable and attractive product premise.3. Using financial principles, identifies potential areas for cost control, communicates information to authors and team, and keeps expenditures within budget.4. Recommends changes in organization of material to enhance clarity and focus.5. Provides through detailed evaluation of manuscript and other media (including video, software, and Internet), and in close cooperation with authors, strives to achieve content that is correct, clear, complete, current, legal and consistent.6. Recommends innovative and effective pedagogical features and content.7. Analyzes competing texts. Interprets and communicates market information to authors.8. Works with authors to identify potential testimonials. Supplies testimonial reviewers with manuscript and review guidelines. Follows up to get reviews on time.9. Works with copyeditor to approve changes in manuscript; clears ambiguous issues with author.10. Recommends design of internal layouts, and packaging of project and other media.11. Keeps abreast of market changes by attending professional meetings and seminars, working with sales representatives, reading professional journals, and reviewing commercial software.12. Monitors and evaluates feedback from users and nonusers.Optimizing Product Potential - Project Marketability1. Assists in bi-annual marketing launch of professional list.2. Participates in development of content, theme, Title Information Sheets, PALMs product description and design of promotional materials.3. Provides information for, and participates in, presentation at conferences and sales conferences.4. Assists in reviewing competing products and preparing competitive analyses for use by sales representatives.5. Furnishes information for preparation of republication information.6. Evaluates quality and productivity of current authorship. Recommends revision strategies.Managing Outside Development Suppliers to Maximize Product Content and Marketability1. Work with editorial consultants to assure timely delivery of marketable book.2 Review manuscripts and page proof to ensure quality.3. Provides information to editorial consultants regarding schedules, standards, and procedures.4. Monitors and evaluates performance of existing suppliers on an ongoing basis.5. Communicates the requirements of each project. Instructs suppliers on handling non-routine aspects of projects. Troubleshoots. Devises strategies to maintain schedules.6. Reviews invoices submitted by development suppliers. Verifies that work invoices have been done and that the work invoiced is in compliance with the bid. Negotiates changes in invoices.Project Scheduling and Production-Related Duties1. Participates in planning innovative publishing paths to facilitate fast cycle time and cost effectiveness.2. Develops detailed manuscript submission schedules for primary item and ancillaries.3. Conducts author and media developer conferences.4. Coordinates authors' and media developers' responsibilities for preparation of manuscript and non-print media.5. Advises authors in manuscript preparation to assure a smooth production process.6. Work with authors and editorial consultants to ensure timely delivery of manuscriptPre-Contract (Acquisitions-related) Activities1. Assists the acquisitions editor in identifying and evaluating author prospects.2. Assists prospective authors as needed in developing product proposals.3. Reviews and evaluates product proposals. Makes recommendations as to which should be pursued.4. Meets potential authors to discuss manuscript development strategies and the services provided by Thomson Texere publishing team.5. Analyze market trends to identify publishing opportunities6. Develop market knowledge by reviewing competitive books and promotional items, current events, and publishing trends.QUALIFICATIONS:1-2 years editorial experience required; Bachelor's degree required, preferably in history, journalism, English or related field; master's degree preferred. Applicant must have outstanding organizational and time management skills. Must be an excellent communicator and a team player. Must have the ability to work within budgets and schedules. Must have a basic understanding of copyright law. Knowledge of the publishing process strongly preferred. Must be flexible to accept cross-functional responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge of basic computer applications (word Processing and spreadsheets) required, with experience in non-print media (video, software, or Internet) preferred. Cengage Learning is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.