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New Job at NABJcareers.org Education Reporter: JUNEAU, Alaska KTOO Public Media KTOO Public Media is seeking an experienced journalist to cover education in Juneau, Alaska.   Juneau’s school district has undergone unprecedented changes and financial struggles in recent years. This reporter’s top priority will be keeping our listeners and readers informed about what’s happening in classrooms and at school board meetings while also telling larger stories about the educators, students and families that make up Juneau’s schools.   In addition to the school district, Juneau also has a university campus and this reporter can expect to cover stories related to Indigenous culture and language revitalization as well. While our focus is Juneau, these issues echo throughout all of Alaska. We serve a statewide audience as well as local and regional, and this reporter will cover state education funding legislation at the Alaska Capitol.    We are looking for someone who puts people first in their reporting, but also doesn’t shy away from digging into policy and how it impacts stakeholders. A demonstrated passion for audio journalism is preferred, and a soft spot for kids is a definite plus.    This position reports to the managing editor.   Responsibilities:  * Find and pitch stories that creatively explore issues important to Juneau * Report and produce news stories for radio and web in accordance with public radio’s high standards for balance, fairness and accuracy * Attend Juneau School Board meetings and other public meetings as necessary * Balance in-depth stories with breaking news and quick turns * Must be willing to take photos while reporting * Collaborate with the rest of the newsroom to cover breaking news or general assignment stories outside their beat as needed * Meet deadlines, follow AP style and uphold professional journalistic standards * Help cover on-air hosting shifts when necessary  Preferred Background and Skills:  * At least two (2) years of reporting experience * Knowledge of journalism ethics and professional standards * Knowledge of Alaska issues and trends * Ability to file clean, accurate copy on deadline * On-air experience or a willingness to learn * Knowledge of sound gathering, editing and production for radio broadcast * Must be willing to live in Juneau Feel free to apply even if you don’t meet all of these qualifications.   About Us: KTOO has a mid-sized newsroom in a small market. Our editorial focus is a mix of stories of local and statewide importance. Our reporters focus on city governance, housing, tourism & other local economic drivers, social justice, Alaska Native culture and governance, health and science, and climate.   KTOO supports station-wide efforts to increase diversity and inclusion. The newsroom is committed to consciously seeking out voices, perspectives… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Education Reporter: Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Public Radio Do you have a passion for education reporting and the chops to build a beat around it? We want to hear from you. WPLN News needs a reporter who excels at answering pressing questions during a pivotal time in Tennessee education. Rising housing costs are pushing more families into suburban and rural school districts; a wide achievement gap persists along racial and economic lines; and the state is in the middle of an intense debate over school vouchers. In higher education, Nashville is known as "Athens of the South" for its many institutions of higher learning, including four historically Black colleges and universities, other nationally ranked schools such as Vanderbilt University, and more than a dozen public and private four-year and two-year institutions Amid the swirl of educational philosophies in a Southern state, your reporting will have a real impact. You’ll help shape the conversation around public policy, gain regional and national attention with your reporting, and help our audience better understand the systems of power that govern and fund education in our region. What would you be doing? Here are the job responsibilities for a beat reporter at WPLN News: * Work 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as necessary. * Produce 2-3 originally reported stories each week, a mix of short-term and long-term. * Incorporate advanced reporting and storytelling techniques (such as record requests, complex scene-building, vivid writing and nontraditional story forms) * Track education bills and provide timely updates with context during the legislative session. * Demonstrate a deep knowledge of the region in context and analysis * Appear on and provide reporting assets for our daily show, This Is Nashville, as requested. * Communicate proactively in daily news meetings and with other reporters on stories that overlap with your expertise. * Pitch enterprising stories proactively and build sourcing to support this work. * Participate in the weekend reporting rotation. * Be available to cover breaking news and scheduled special coverage as needed. * Represent the station in fundraising activities and station events. * Help foster a positive workplace culture. Community Engagement Participates in community engagement, especially with the goal of elevating the lived experiences of BIPOC and other underserved communities. This includes, but is not limited to, developing ongoing relationships with sources, speaking to community groups and classes. or regularly taking part in formal newsroom partnerships. What’s WPLN News? WPLN News is Middle Tennessee’s NPR station. As a nonprofit newsroom, our reporting is nuanced, fact based and — most importantly — community driven. We focus on the… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Cultural Affairs Executive Producer: Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin Public Media Would you like to shape the direction of PBS Wisconsin’s performing arts programming? Join us to lead the team that creates theseWisconsin-based arts programs! PBS Wisconsin seeks an experienced and creative Executive Producer to lead our team of award-winning producer-directors to producelong-form broadcast programs focused on our state’s diverse arts culture. The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of engaging anaudience through the craft of live and post-produced multi-camera production. The candidate will have the experience and skill to coachthe team’s directing and producing work, extensive music rights acquisition experience, a passion for crafting a story through theperforming arts and the ability to build and manage projects with multiple community stakeholders and deadlines. This is your opportunityto lead a talented production team and bring this critical part of PBS Wisconsin’s local content portfolio to life. As part of UW-Madison, we offer a good salary, excellent benefits and are mindful of a balance between work and life. PBS Wisconsin iscommitted to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages, and we especially encouragemembers of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. For the full position description and application instructions visit: https://lnkd.in/gf9ixGxq. Apply By: Nov 15 2024 at 11:55 PM CST See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine: New York, New York Simons Foundation Science Writing Fellow, Quanta Magazine POSITION SUMMARY  Quanta Magazine is looking for an early-career science journalist for its spring 2025 writing fellowship. This six-month program will give the successful applicant extensive experience writing news and features about one or more areas that Quanta covers: physics, mathematics, biology and computer science. We expect our writing fellow to deeply engage with what’s going on in basic science and mathematics; to develop their skills as a reporter, writer and thinker; and to gain experience with our video, art, production and audience engagement teams. The fellow should leave Quanta with a strong understanding of the best practices in science journalism, insights into the workings of a digital-media publication, and writing clips that showcase their abilities as a journalist. This full-time paid fellowship will take place in-person between January and June 2025 at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. We strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in science and science journalism. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES • Pitch, report and write news articles. • Assist editors with research and fact checking. • Collaborate with the art and production teams on research, illustrations and infographics. • Develop standalone content to be shared on Quanta’s social media accounts and newsletters, in conjunction with the audience engagement team. • Assist as necessary with the development and production of Quanta’s video and podcast offerings. • Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s degree Experience • A background or strong interest in reporting and writing about complex topics, and physics, mathematics, biology or computer science in particular. • Familiarity with journalistic style and standards. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS • Résumé • Cover letter describing your interest in this position • Five writing clips COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • This fellowship pays $29 per hour and is eligible for medical benefits. ABOUT QUANTA Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. In addition to many other awards and accolades, Quanta won the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting in 2022 and a National Magazine Award for general excellence in 2020. THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Reporter II - Education: Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Public Radio Do you have a passion for education reporting and the chops to build a beat around it? We want to hear from you. WPLN News needs a reporter who excels at answering pressing questions during a pivotal time in Tennessee education. Rising housing costs are pushing more families into suburban and rural school districts; a wide achievement gap persists along racial and economic lines; and the state is in the middle of an intense debate over school vouchers. In higher education, Nashville is known as "Athens of the South" for its many institutions of higher learning, including four historically Black colleges and universities, other nationally ranked schools such as Vanderbilt University, and more than a dozen public and private four-year and two-year institutions Amid the swirl of educational philosophies in a Southern state, your reporting will have a real impact. You’ll help shape the conversation around public policy, gain regional and national attention with your reporting, and help our audience better understand the systems of power that govern and fund education in our region. What would you be doing? Here are the job responsibilities for a beat reporter at WPLN News: * Work 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as necessary. * Produce 2-3 originally reported stories each week, a mix of short-term and long-term. * Incorporate advanced reporting and storytelling techniques (such as record requests, complex scene-building, vivid writing and nontraditional story forms) * Track education bills and provide timely updates with context during the legislative session. * Demonstrate a deep knowledge of the region in context and analysis * Appear on and provide reporting assets for our daily show, This Is Nashville, as requested. * Communicate proactively in daily news meetings and with other reporters on stories that overlap with your expertise. * Pitch enterprising stories proactively and build sourcing to support this work. * Participate in the weekend reporting rotation. * Be available to cover breaking news and scheduled special coverage as needed. * Represent the station in fundraising activities and station events. * Help foster a positive workplace culture. Community Engagement Participates in community engagement, especially with the goal of elevating the lived experiences of BIPOC and other underserved communities. This includes, but is not limited to, developing ongoing relationships with sources, speaking to community groups and classes. or regularly taking part in formal newsroom partnerships. What’s WPLN News? WPLN News is Middle Tennessee’s NPR station. As a nonprofit newsroom, our reporting is nuanced, fact based and — most importantly — community driven. We focus on… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org KABC Morning News Producer: Glendale, California ABC7 Los Angeles ABC7 Los Angeles is looking for a skilled, creative, and dedicated Producer who can hit the ground running with bold new ideas to make our powerhouse morning team even better! This team player will create dynamic and compelling newscasts that aim to make every story memorable. This means going above and beyond to make your show stand out in one of the most competitive markets in the country. When everyone has the same big stories - how will you make your newscast and your people shine? From breaking news, to wild weather, to the “only in LA” stories that turn into national and global headlines - we are always growing, always striving to improve and serve our diverse audience. This is an opportunity to join an incredible team of skilled journalists shaping the future of our industry. This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.   Responsibilities: * Manage and produce all elements of morning newscast. * Lead the way on live breaking news and event coverage. * Fill in producing other newscasts as needed on all platforms. * Willing to experiment with new technology. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

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New Job at NABJcareers.org Copy Editor: New York, New York The Atlantic The Atlantic is seeking an experienced full-time copy editor to join the newsroom. This person will copy edit articles ranging from daily coverage to longer-term features and projects, and will also copy edit social-media posts and other editorial material. This person may also have some fact-checking responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, a fine ear for language, a respect for individual authors’ writing styles, and an exceptional grasp of grammar, accepted usage, punctuation, and spelling. Additionally, a candidate should be able to prioritize when juggling multiple assignments, and adhere to high standards under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least three years’ experience, comfort working in a fast-paced environment, and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. This person will also combine obsessiveness with nimbleness, collegiality, and a sense of humor. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. It could also involve a Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday schedule.  Salary minimum: $55K; Salary maximum: $65K About The Atlantic: The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future. _____________ The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC and its affiliates ("The Atlantic") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.     Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Communications Manager: New York, New York ProPublica ProPublica is hiring a communications manager to amplify the reach and impact of its journalism. The person in this role will build strong relationships with media outlets to highlight ProPublica’s award-winning journalism, respond to media requests, support staff media appearances and meet other day-to-day public relations needs to advance the organization’s goals.   Our ideal candidate is someone with proven PR experience who is passionate about journalism that serves the public interest, has a track record of reaching target audiences with key messages and has demonstrated success in crafting compelling narratives that amplify an organization’s mission. This position will report to the director of communications. What you’ll do here: * Develop and execute PR campaigns for major investigations from our national newsroom and Local Reporting Network in alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals. * Pitch our journalists and their reporting to TV and radio shows, podcasts, print and online publications, and newsletters; strengthen and grow new and existing relationships with members of the press, and support staff with their media relationship management.   * Work with editorial leaders to communicate publication goals, strategy and culture to press; identify key audiences that drive impact and help ProPublica establish and grow brand awareness. * Respond to inbound media requests and schedule media interviews in person or virtually; prepare staff for media interviews; work with staff and editorial leaders on media talking points for our investigations and initiatives. * Contribute to daily reports of significant media coverage across television, radio, podcasts, social media and other news reports, assisted by media-monitoring software and other sources.  * Draft and disseminate press releases related to staff hires, major initiatives and awards. * Ensure ProPublica’s republishing guidelines are met while building and maintaining relationships with frequent republishers. * Facilitate inbound requests to republish articles, including liaising with the media rights team about rights to photographs and illustrations. * Update staff bios and headshots within our content management system. * Collaborate with other communications team members on responding to reader feedback and other inbound messages. * Occasionally lead public tours of ProPublica offices.  * Provide administrative support on key communication team tasks such as making arrangements for staff to attend award ceremonies; continually find ways to suggest and contribute improvements in how the team and organization do their work. You should apply if you have: * Minimum five years of experience in communications, marketing or public… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts