Here is where I will post whatever information I can about possible job openings. You may send yours to me via email, or post them as comments. (See the “how to post comments” page.)
1/6/12
The Western Massachusetts & Connecticut Jewish Ledger Newspapers are searching for several sales account executives. Contact Michael Moses at michaelm@jewishledger.com for more information.
The Hearst Connecticut Media Group is looking for a full-time web producer to join a team responsible for four daily (Connecticut Post, Danbury News-Times, Stamford Advocate, Greenwich Time) and seven weekly newspaper sites. Shifts may include nights and weekends. Job will be based out of either Stamford, Greenwich or Bridgeport, Connecticut. If interested, email Brett Mickelson, executive producer of Hearst Connecticut Media Group Interactive at: BMickelson@hearst.com
12/28/11
Adam Sapiro sends this:
Express, where I work now, has a job opening if you’d like to post it. Express is the free commuter daily published by the Washington Post (circulation is about 180,000).
http://journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1308027
12/15/11
The Journal Inquirer is looking for a sports editor and basketball writer.
These from David Funkhouser:
Photojournalist, The Record, Bergen County
The Record has an immediate opening for a full-time photojournalist. He/she will be a visual journalist of the highest ethical standards capable of executing and delivering images on deadline for news, features, business and sports. Requirements include: Demonstrative photojournalistic skills and solid portfolio; Solid press caption writing skills; Expertise in photo-related apps such as Photoshop, Photo Mechanic; Strong computer skills in both PC and MAC environments; Working under intense deadline pressure; Excellent communication skills. A College journalism degree or equivalent demonstrative knowledge plus three years on the job experience, staff or freelance, for a daily newspaper or news picture agency is required. Being bilingual is a plus. Days/Hours: Varied work schedule (night or weekend hours and on-call to cover breaking news and other assignments). Contact: Send cover letter, examples with explanations of your best photos, and a resume to Jon Naso, Director of Photography, at nasoj@northjersey.com (Note: Martin Gottlieb, who for several years was Global Editor of The NY Times, was just appointed the new editor of this paper, where he launched a career years ago as a reporter.)
Foxnews.com LIVE online show
Foxnews.com live programming seeks an experienced Associate Producer for the online live show. Must have a keen interest in news and politics, be a go getter and a team player. An ideal candidate is an aggressive, self-starter who can interact with high profile talent and all-level guests. Also required: great communication and research skills, creative and out of the box thinking, the ability to multi-task, and a terrific can do attitude. Duties will include booking guests, pitching stories, segment producing, producing video elements, managing social media accounts and line producing. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years booking experience, extensive experience in social media tools and techniques, experience with digital editing, and control room experience. http://careers.foxnews.com/2011/12/12/associate-producer-foxnews-com-live-at-fox-news-network-2/
Immigration Journalism Fellowship
The Institute for Justice and Journalism is accepting applications until Jan. 17 for its 2012 professional fellowship program, which will examine the contentious immigration issues playing out across the country on local, state and federal levels and their role in the 2012 election campaign. Twelve Fellows will be selected to participate in April in the professional development program, which will help reporters cover legal, political and demographic developments involving immigration. The program will provide journalists with facts, figures and perspectives to move beyond the typical campaign rhetoric on immigration. It also will examine the anticipated electoral impact of immigrants who have become newly eligible to vote. www.justnews.org
11/28/11
Jerry McGuire saw these on journalismjobs.com: One at the JI and another at Willimantic Chronicle
JI: Mr. Powell is not accepting emails, just snail mail
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=370791
Chronicle (they’ll take e-mailed apps)
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1183319
8/17/11
David Funkhouser sends these along:
CAREERS REPORTER, FINS.com
Dow Jones seeks a Reporter in New York for FINS.com, its new careers website, to focus on writing about careers, people, and industry news. This individual will be expected to break news on employment trends, people moves and hiring among large companies. He/she will also be expected to cover opportunities for employment among smaller companies and be responsible for a daily column. A minimum of two years business reporting experience is preferred. The successful applicant will be energetic, imaginative, deeply interested in news and trends and capable of building sources on a beat. Familiarity with Web publishing systems and social media tools a must. FINS.com is a new career site in the digital network of the world’s leading business publication, The Wall Street Journal. FINS is a daily online resource for finance, technology and sales and marketing professionals, combining great job listings with career-oriented industry news, company profiles and employment advice. Qualifications: Minimum of two years of business reporting experience preferred; Experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environment; Comfort working in a Web environment. This is a contract role. Please attach a resume, cover letter and three clips to your online application. Contact. Jeremy Greenfield, Content Leader, The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, FINS.com, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Jeremy.Greenfield@dowjones.com
SBJ/SBD Seeks Editor, Editorial Assistants For Increased International Sports Business Coverage
SportsBusiness Journal/Daily is looking to expand its international business coverage and is seeking a full time editor and part time editorial assistants to develop its international coverage plans. All jobs based in Charlotte, NC. Must have excellent knowledge of sports business, understand global events, markets and companies, be familiar and comfortable with aggregation and have the ability to speak /read multiple languages. If interested in either role, send resume to jobs@sportsbusinessdaily.com.
Associated Press General Assignment Reporter – Northern California
The Associated Press seeks a reporter based in San Francisco. Responsibilities: The journalist will report to the Northern California news editor and will cover a variety of news in San Francisco …and Northern California. Candidates must be strong and versatile reporters with strong writing skills. Candidates must be able to work across departments and formats, set priorities and develop aggressive spot and hard-edged enterprise reporting for the AP’s global newspaper, online and broadcast audience. http://openings.ap.org/viewjob .html?erjob=23103&eresc=ERNOTI FY )
Deadline approaching: apply for $5000 Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism
This award is designed to boost creative use of web tools to create better community accountability reporting. This award recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a staff that creatively used digital tools in the role of being a community’s watchdog. Special consideration is given to journalism that helps a community understand and address important issues. Criteria for evaluating innovation include interactivity, creation of new tools, innovative adaptation of existing tools, and creative use of any digital medium. An entry will consist of a single story, series or package on a single subject. Details, application: http://t.co/dTpwTNS
8/2/11
We’re looking for a media coordinator for Moving Connecticut. This person would interface and get training directly from Molly Haigh, US Communications Coordinator. See below.
**Local Media Coordinator Position Description**
Goal: The goal of a media coordinator is to successfully secure coverage in new and traditional media of volunteer-driven events for and leading up to Moving Planet. Media Coordinators will work with other 350.org<http://350.org/> volunteers to maximize exposure that local events get in media by coordinating spokespeople, calling reporters, getting on local calendars, customizing press releases and advisories, and/ or outreaching to bloggers. Coordinators can work within a specific city or across a whole state depending on their availability and interest.
Who we are looking for: Smart, driven volunteers with good verbal and written communications skills that know or want to learn about media outreach and public relations.
Training and support: Media coordinators will work both with other local volunteers and with the 350.org<http://350.org/> US Communications Coordinator. They will receive basic training and guidance in best practices for media outreach ranging from making a pitch call to writing a press release and building relationships with reporters. From the national staff, they can expect a localized media list, sample or template press advisories and releases, and on-call support as events develop.
Trainings for media coordinators will happen during regional trainings, and may also include webinars and conference calls for those who are too far from a regional training city.
How to apply:
Write to Justin Haaheim (justin@350.org<mailto:justin@350.org>) with a brief letter describing your interest.
5/22/11
The University of New Haven in West Haven, Conn., has an opening for a director of media relations. The position description is included below. In addition to seeking someone to fill the position permanently, we’re looking for a full-time, interim director to serve for a couple of months during the search process.
If you’re interested or know of anyone who might be, please contact me directly.
Thanks….
Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.
Director of University Communications
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Office: (203) 932-7203
Cell: (978) 895-2038
Director of Media Relations #11-23
The University of New Haven is seeking an experienced and dynamic communications professional to serve as Director of Media Relations. This senior position reports to the AVP for Communications and Public Affairs and is responsible for effectively communicating campus news, faculty research and student accomplishments to the local, regional and national news media. The position entails writing and editing of news releases as well as proactively pitching stories to the print, broadcast and online media. In addition, the Director serves as a University spokesperson, managing crisis communications and developing new media contacts. This position also serves as senior editor of the University’s weekly campus e-newsletter and contributing writer for the alumni magazine.
Qualifications
The Director of Media Relations must be a highly skilled news writer capable of successfully managing multiple assignments and working on deadline in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a creative and self-driven professional who thinks strategically and is able to effectively pitch stories to local and national news media. Must possess strong editing and proofreading skills and have a thorough knowledge of AP Style.
Experience / Education
Minimum of 5-7 years experience in higher education, journalism, corporate communications or public relations. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, mail cover letter and resume to:
Search Committee #11-23
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road • West Haven, CT 06516
or via email to hrdept@newhaven.edu (electronic submission is preferred)
5/8/11
Real Art Ways is looking for a communications coordinator. Details at http://www.realartways.org/opportunities.htm#communications-coordinator
5/3’11
This from Liz Gramling at the AP (She used to be Liz Flach and worked as a copy editor in News and Sports):
AP is looking for a New England editor. They just promoted the most recent New England editor to the East Region head. I thought it might be a good opportunity for one of the refugees, if he/she is willing to head north to Boston.
95001452 — News editor
The Associated Press seeks a news editor to oversee its coverage in the six New England states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The successful candidate will be based in Boston. Working with other managers in the territory and the East regional desk in Philadelphia, he or she ensures that AP staff aggressively pursues breaking news across content areas, provides agenda-setting coverage of government and politics; identifies, develops and owns other key topic-based beats; and consistently contributes distinctive, memorable enterprise, accountability and investigative journalism for a state, national and international audience. The New England news editor reports to the East regional editor in Philadelphia and works closely with news managers elsewhere throughout the Associated Press. Establishes a clear and focused set of priorities, and aggressively plans ahead to make the AP the news leader in the territory. Works closely with the New England bureau chief and assistant bureau chief, helping to maintain and strengthen relationships with AP members and customers in the territory.
Responsibilities:
- Establishes a clear and focused set of priorities for the states and the region as a whole; shifts resources around whenever needed to ensure top stories are aggressively covered wherever they occur across the six states; and systematically plans ahead to make the AP the news leader in New England.
- Looks for opportunities to work with editors and reporters outside of the region, in all departments and in all formats.
- Ensures that staff provide content that is thoroughly reported, well-written or produced and meets all other AP standards.
- Works to make staff better journalists by making development and training a priority.
- Handles administrative duties including scheduling, overtime approval and budget management.
- Ability to travel within the region is a requirement.
Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience and at least five years of full-time reporting or editing experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or AP bureau.
- Superior news judgment as a reporter or editor, with experience writing and editing spot news and enterprise for statewide, national and international audiences.
- Commitment to and understanding of the importance of working in all media platforms.
- Ability to recognize and develop newsworthy stories of global interest, work accurately under deadline pressure, and motivate staff.
- Ability to provide strong, hands-on, collaborative editing.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work constructively with staff, members and other AP departments.
- Demonstrated aggressive use of public records and computer-assisted reporting experience is a plus.
The recruiter is Roland Newport. His address would be:
Roland Newport
The Associated Press, 16th Floor
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
The main line is 212-621-1500. His extension should be 7339.
Here is the link to apply online: https://careers.ap.org/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-21706&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any
3/9/11
Public Relations Professor
The Communication Department at Central Connecticut State University is looking to fill a one-year full-time emergency teaching position starting in September that focuses primarily on Public Relations/Promotions courses and possibly courses in Organizational Communication. The successful candidate will preferably have some teaching and industry experience and be knowledgeable in the area of social media and emerging technologies. A master’s degree is required; a PhD is a plus and would allow teaching in our graduate program. Please send your resume to Dr. Serafin Mendez-Mendez, department chair at: Mendez@ccsu.edu
Interactive Editor
This full-time, Tuesday-Saturday, position is responsible for growing online audience and fostering interactivity while promoting and educating the community about theday.com and zip06.com. The editor will execute the company’s interactive strategy, which includes blogging, interacting with users via comments and forums, coordinating live web chats, posting daily polls and queries. The selected candidate must be familiar with and able to produce and edit multimedia content, including photo galleries, maps and data-driven projects. Must have experience shooting, editing and posting web video, using Final Cut Pro.
1/24/11
32BJ SEIU, a large NYC-based union with offices in eight East Coast states, has an opening for an assistant director in the communications department. Candidates can expect to work on a range of progressive issues, including policy and legislation affecting working families and immigrant workers, green jobs, anti-poverty initiatives, access to health care, economic development, as well as contract negotiations and organizing campaigns.
32BJ OF THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)
JOB VACANCY
Assistant Director
Communications Department
Location
Based in New York, with some travel to nearby states and cities
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Assistant Director will:
· Develop and implement strategic media outreach plans to support the union’s organizing, contract and political/legislative campaigns as well as raise its public profile through issue management – serving as a press contact to local and national media
· Write press releases, press pitches, op-eds and advertising content and other press materials in support of above campaigns
· Edit and sign-off on such press materials generated by other staff members
· Assist the Director, and work alongside the co-Assistant Director, in the day-to-day supervision of a staff of seven.
Requirements
- 10 years of media relations experience for a labor, political or issue-based organization or campaign
- Supervisory experience
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Track record in pro-active media pitching and story placement
- Willingness to travel with little or no notice
- Ability to balance media outreach responsibilities with supervisory demands
· Skills in at least one or more of the following areas: Web Site Management; New Media; Member Communications; Video Production
Preferred
- Commitment to economic and social justice in the workplace through union organizing and collective bargaining
- Knowledge of labor issues, including health care, labor law reform, immigration policy reform, minimum wage and paid sick & family leave
- Knowledge of government & politics at the federal level and at one or more of following states/cities (NY, NJ, CT, PA, MD, VA, DE & DC)
- Experience working for organized labor
- Spanish language writing and conversational skills
Salary
· Based on skills and experience
Application
· E-mail resume and three press-related writing samples, including your best press release, placement and oped to mediajobs@seiu32bj.org.
· Absolutely no phone calls.
Application Deadline
· Submit application as soon as possible. Position open until filled.
About 32BJ SEIU
32BJ SEIU is the largest property service workers union in the country, representing more than 120,000 workers in eight states and the District of Columbia. In addition to fighting for good wages and benefits for its members, 32BJ is active in organizing service workers in low-wage industries and supporting legislative measures that protect working families and help create good jobs. See our website for more information www.seiu32bj.org
1/23/11
There are two communications openings at Pratt & Whitney:
Job Title Communications Manager, Pratt & Whitney Power Systems
Closing Date 01/31/2011
Posting No. 90259-01
Hiring Manager Tyrone Woodyard – Director Business Unit Communications & Media Relations
Grade Level 5
Location P&W Power Systems – East Hartford, CT 1
Travel Approx. 30%
Job Description Pratt & Whitney’s Communications organization has an opening for a manager of Pratt & Whitney’s Power Systems Group. The candidate is responsible for managing communications initiatives to achieve roadmap business goals and other company priorities through integrated communications strategies.
As the communications manager for P&W Power Systems, the candidate will lead, develop and execute a diverse range of strategic communications activities that support the business unit’s objectives and measure the effectiveness of the organization’s programs and products.
Business Unit key responsibilities include:
• Create and implement a comprehensive communications plan that supports the organization’s roadmap, key messages and employee engagement goals.
• Develop and implement a full-spectrum communications program and guidance for the senior and worldwide leadership team. Personally counsel the Business Unit’s senior leaders and staff.
• Work closely with the business unit marketing team to integrate advertising, trade shows and marketing communications and ensure consistent image and brand. Align the organization’s communications with P&W policies, branding, advertising, minimum standards, messages, and initiatives.
• Lead proactive employee communications, media relations, corporate social responsibility, social media and customer communications across the organization. Develop and maintain electronic, Web-based communications to support broader integrated communications efforts.
• Strengthen two-way communications throughout the business unit and promote employee engagement through consistent messaging.
• Assist in developing leadership presentations, media interviews, press briefings and executive communications for internal and external use.
• Provide Group Communications information that communicates metrics, goals, and performance.
• Work closely with global Pratt & Whitney communication teams on company-wide communications initiatives, taking direction from the director of business unit and external communications.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field required. Master’s degree in communications or business preferred.
Experience 10 or more years of broad communications experience, preferably in the aerospace or power generation equipment industries.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, supervisory and team skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• The ability to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure.
• Experience with all forms of internal and external communications, electronic communications, and communications measurement.
• Experience interacting with and counseling senior executives.
Comments Position reports to P&W Director Business Unit Communications & Media Relations
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Job Title Communications Specialist, P&W Military Engines
Closing Date 01/24/2011
Posting No. 90027-01
Hiring Manager Tyrone Woodyard – Director Business Unit Communications & Media Relations
Grade Level 5
Location Military Engines – East Hartford, CT
Travel Approx. 20%
Job Description The Communications Specialist will lead and mange internal and external communications plans and activities within Military Engines (ME). This position will include developing, implementing and executing social media, internal communications, external communications, media relations, public relations and executive communications support as well as supporting broader ME Communications programs, events and engagements. The specialist will take daily direction, guidance and work instructions from the ME Communications Manager.
Supports key ME organization events and standard work processes that measure the effectiveness of communication and business unit programs, services and products.
The candidate must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently. Must have:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn about other communications skills outside of writing
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• The ability to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure
• Agility and flexibility in a dynamic, very fast-paced working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Media relations and public relations experience
• Experience working directly with Executives, senior leaders and developing and maintaining relationships with journalists and communication professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
• Plan and execute Strategic Communication programs supporting ME Department of Defense and International customers.
• Develop, organize, lead and execute external, internal, social media, employee and executive communications events, activities and plans as directed by the ME Comms Manager.
• Provide communication advice and counsel to ME Executives and senior staff for media engagements, public events and public relations events.
• Coordinate ME communication goals, objectives and programs supporting ME advertising, marketing and business development campaigns.
• Develop, plan and execute media interviews, press engagements and public relations events for ME subject matter experts
• Support ME trade shows and customer relations events associated with communication objectives.
• Manage/lead internal communications planning, employee engagement events, and media initiatives as assigned.
• Write, edit and distribute weekly employee update (newsletter), ME & You.
• Highlight ME contributions and milestones by writing stories in company-wide communications vehicles to support alignment with Roadmap goals and to improve employee engagement.
• Assist with planning and executing internal communications meetings including All Hands, Management Team Meetings, skip-level breakfasts and ME employee engagement events.
• Assist in coordination and facilitation of Employee Engagement meetings and action items.
• Identify, communicate and facilitate opportunities for employee involvement in community involvement activities.
• Work closely with ME Webmaster to establish and maintain a set of Intranet guidelines throughout the Military Engines organization.
• Actively represent ME on the P&W Employee Communications Team.
• Help develop and implement yearly ME communications plans.
Education Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field preferred.
Experience Must have a minimum of 8 years communications experience, be a motivated self-starter with demonstrated communications and writing skills.
• Experience with all forms of internal and external communications, electronic communications, and communications measurement processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required. Web content development/management experience and graphics capabilities a plus.
Comments Position takes direction from ME Communications Manager and reports to P&W Director Business Unit Communications & Media Relations
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