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Comment by Allison Kade on June 26, 2009 at 10:37am

I'm the Columns Editor at an environmental news site, and we're looking for talented columnists to write about environmental topics. Although unpaid, each columnist will garner significant exposure and name recognition, as columns will be featured prominently on the main news page. No environmental expertise necessary, although engaging writing and sharp analytical capabilities are a must. If you do not have firsthand environmental experience, you should be willing to do a certain amount of research to grow into your role as an expert in the field. Think of a pitch: health and the environment, green culture around the world, anything engaging. Please send a cover letter/pitch + writing samples to allison@greenandsave.com. Thanks!

Comment by Marissa Brassfield on March 10, 2009 at 3:30pm

Something we're seeing at TrendHunter.com is that as jobs in journalism are growing more scarce, the requirements for positions that are available are becoming more stringent. As the world's largest trend spotting site, a portfolio full of work at Trend Hunter Magazine can be just what an applicant needs to stand out from the pack.

I'm an editor at Trend Hunter and would love to help anyone interested in building a portfolio with us. Since I joined last August, I've had over 1,400 articles published to our community of 6-8 million monthly views. Write to me at marissa@trendhunter.com for more information.

Comment by Morgan Ommer on February 19, 2009 at 10:25pm

I am free lance photographer based in Hong Kong.
Have a look at www.morganommer.com
and don't hesitate to contact me if you need some pictures taken..
Thanks

Comment by Fred Schecker on January 3, 2009 at 4:57am

I recently started a new job at Stateline.org | Pew Center on the States. We are looking for someone with computer assisted reporting experience. If you are interested or know someone, please contact me at fschecker@pewtrusts.org

Comment by Simon on November 6, 2008 at 6:55am

Hi everyone,

I'm working for a new global video news website, called "The VJ Movement". We're not online yet, but we're planning to launch early next year.

For our website, we are looking for freelance video journalists from around the gobe to start producing stories for us. Right now, we're working on stories in for example Sudan, Chad, China, Sweden, South Africa, Indonesia and Egypt, but if you live in another country, you are also welcome to reply. A story in your country can pop up soon!

If you're interested, email me on sbroersma@vjmovement.com.

Simon

Comment by Mary Jo Hotzler on October 3, 2008 at 12:02pm

We're looking for an online producer for our newsroom. Here's the job posting:

Online producer:
This is your chance to work for North Dakota’s No. 1 Web site. The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead is looking for a hard-working, Web-savvy individual to join its newsroom as an online producer.

The person who takes this job must be innovative and willing to work in a fast-paced newsroom. We’re looking for someone who is creative and who can collaborate with print and with our in-house news radio partners; someone who is self-sufficient and team-oriented, depending on what the situation calls for. Bottom line: We want someone who can help take our newsroom and our Web site to the next level.

Responsibilities of this position include the packaging of news, photos, graphics, and other elements for our Web site each day, as well as helping to develop various multimedia pieces for the Web. This person also will play a key role in helping create and launch new niche Web sites. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Flash, Photoshop, and some kind of video and audio editing software. Knowledge of journalism and AP style is a plus.

Fargo-Moorhead is a thriving college metro area on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. The Forum is an award-winning, family owned newspaper with an average daily print circulation of 50,000. Our Web site, www.inforum.com, boasts 7 million page views per month. To apply, please send a letter, resume and a link to your work or a sample from your portfolio to Forum deputy editor Mary Jo Hotzler at 101 5th St. N., Fargo, N.D., 58107. Or e-mail me at mhotzler@forumcomm.com.

Comment by Brendan Lewis on August 18, 2008 at 1:00pm

A fellow reporter at my office, which houses a number of weekly papers, suggested that I cold call publications in while researching my career advancement. The continued disappointment and unreliability of posts at journalismjobs.com and other sites are forcing reporters and editors to embark on more creative job searches. Does anybody have any tips on cold calling newspapers and other publications for jobs? Does anybody know any other creative ways to search for journalism jobs?

Comment by Ryan Sholin on June 19, 2008 at 8:30am

Charles Apple has a great list of current job openings -- especially for page designers and photographers -- at his blog on Visual Editors.

Comment by Janalyn Shively on March 30, 2008 at 11:43am

What is a typical job for a recent college graduate who wants to work for a newspaper?

Comment by Chris Graves on March 25, 2008 at 1:47pm

Looking for a wired Senior Web Producer.

Senior Web producer


Description
This producer will work with all members of the Digital content team to ensure our Web sites are informative, up-to-date, lively, engaging, and interactive and a fun place for readers/users to visit. This producer will be part of a team that will ensure that Cincinnati.Com, NKY.com and Enquirer.Com and our increasing family of products are the primary news and information sources for our region. The producer will exploit all tools and applications available to ensure our sites are on the cutting edge of technology and rapid deployment of information in all forms.


Responsibilities
• Introduce new strategies and continuous improvements to overall mission and day to day challenges.
• Help shape Web site/s concepts and strategies
• Help produce sites by maintaining production schedule and linking/including internally produced and third-party content.
• Refresh sites by analyzing traffic, updating content, developing new features, integrating new tools and approaches.

Experience and qualifications
• 2+ years of Excel, HTML and FTP experience (ASP knowledge an asset)
• 2+ years of audio and video editing skills.
• Excellent and proven knowledge of XML, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
• Excellent knowledge of Internet concepts and latest and emerging developments on the Web.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and thrive on problem solving and creating solutions.
• Effective in decision making.
• Ability to work well across functional groups.
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, multi-task/deadline oriented environment, as well.

Metrics
This producer is expected to track and contribute to a 30% increase in traffic to the Cincinnati.Com network in 2008.