By Maggie Biunno (Maggie.Biunno@gmail.com)
Student Editor
But, now, on top of having to have knowledge in ethics and a well-honed toolkit of reporting, writing and editing skills, prospective journalists should have a background in HTML and know about “citizen journalism.”
Want ads for journalists can be found on many popular job-search Web sites, and many employers are looking for candidates that have all of the traditional skills, and are ready for future of journalism, as well. Will journalism become paper-less one day? It is hard to tell, but the qualified individuals that will fill these many spots are on their way to finding out.
Following are some of the job ads that Professor Mo Krochmal’s student reporters in Hofstra’s online journalism class selected to report on this week:
Cell Phone Web site in Search of Informed Bloggers
WirelessInfo.com, a new website, is advertising on the JournalismJobs.com website, seeking bloggers who can stay on top of the latest trends and gossip in mobile-phone technology.
For contributing a set number of interesting, knowledgeable and informative posts, writers will be paid a monthly fee and bloggers can send in their updates from any location. How’s that for an anti-cubicle job?
As the number of global cell-phone subscribers reaches three billion, the demand for mobile content is rapidly growing. In response to this emerging need for information about cell phones, Reviewed.com, the company in charge of CamcorderInfo.com and DigitalCameraInfo.com, says it is putting together WirelessInfo.com and searching for people to inform cell-phone users about up-and-coming cell phone technology, user tips and the latest handsets -- before they hit the market.
For WirelessInfo.com to become a popular go-to site for the technologically savvy, it will need to be successful in recruiting motivated writers that are willing to seek out the latest news and gossip just to keep up with its competitors in this growing field.
By Remy Melina (remy.melina@gmail.com)
CQ Seeks a New R/E
Congressional Quarterly Inc, (http://www.cq.com), a "non-partisan" political news magazine, e-newsletter and legislative-tracking service is searching for a full-time reporter/editor to select news and data for its website, Political MoneyLine ( http://www.fecinfo.com/).
Operating out of Washington D.C., CQ claims that 95 percent of the members of Congress, as well as "leaders in business" both subscribe and use the website regularly, creating a need for an experienced journalist who also has a firm grip on the media channel that these busy and highly influential people are now using most -- the Internet.
The successful candidate likely will have experience in both "print and online platforms," as well as reasonable copyediting experience, a bachelor's degree in journalism, (or at least some years as a freelance writer/journalist), and some degree of experience in political science or politics.
Since a multimedia project manager in Washington D.C makes about $50,000 a year on average, and a Washington D.C.-based news journalist makes about $57,000 a year, (according to http://www.cbsalary.com/SalaryChart), it would be conceivable to assume that this job would tend to start out paying somewhere in that range.
By Bonnie McKasty (Bonnie.McKasty@gmail.com)
WSJ Looks For Help Making Website Interactive
The Wall Street Journal’s online edition is looking for a senior interactive designer/programmer, according to a posting on JournalismJobs.com.
The job entails working with the editorial staff to develop and exhibit news content “in a deadline-based environment.” The Journal is looking for someone with several years of experience in a professional setting in application development. Job candidates must show proficiency in Internet applications using PHP, MYSQL, SML, Flash, ActionScript and JavaScript as well as having experience creating graphics on the Mac operating system, using Photoshop and Illustrator.
The position would be based out of
By Kayla Walker (Walker.Kayla@gmail.com)
NYTimes.com Seeks Blogs Metro News Producer
The NYTimes.com has a full-time position for a blogs metro news producer. The job requires maintenance of various NYTimes.com blogs and work on the New York Region section of NYTimes.com. This position appears to be a job that would require a lot of hard work and knowledge of practices in both digital and print journalism.
There is no specified salary set for the position but NYTimes.com does offer a "competitive salary and benefits plan including comprehensive health coverage," according to the job listing. The company also has an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and a bonus program.
A successful candidate should have a flexible schedule that includes working nights and weekends, a passion for journalism especially in blogs and multimedia, attention to detail, the ability to work in collaboration with others, being comfortable with change and adapting to the flow of news, and "a fascination with New York City." On top of that candidates must have outstanding computer skills and knowledge of online media.
Spare Tire Wouldn’t Hurt at Menshealth.com
Rodale is fishing the web for a designer to join its team in an “aggressive” move towards improving Menshealth.com.
According to the advertisement in JournalismJobs.com, this individual’s responsibilities will include creating visual prototypes. A successful candidate must also possess knowledge of emerging standards. Thank goodness. Because whether or not Rodale executives are aware of it, this site is crying for help.
Last I checked, the ancient fitness guru Jack La Lanne wasn’t running the show at Men's Health, but he might as well be. This site is stuck in the digital stone age. Where are the videos showing me how to put together the latest in an ultimate blended energy drink, or how to assemble a removable pull-up bar in my bedroom doorway?
If I wanted to watch the head shot of a professional basketball player talk about his rookie season for a minute and a half, this would be the last spot on my list. The majority of the video produced looked like it was recorded with a $50 camera phone, and the topics are stale and conventional at best.
Let’s hope Menshealth.com takes advantage in seizing the opportunity to enhance the video element of their site and separate them from the 1990’s.
By Ryan McCord (rjmccord91@gmail.com)
Help with Rolling out new Stars
Rolling Stone magazine is looking for an online executive editor to create a music discovery page, shedding light on new bands and unsigned artists.
It appears that Rolling Stone wants to join the revolution in digital media and to augment its solid foundation of music news and jump into an untapped market.
The publication says it is offering full benefits, a 401(k) and an opportunity "to work with one of the best music and entertainment publications in the world."
The current website (rollingstone.com) seems pretty basic and it appears that, like every other publication, Rolling Stone needs a new worker so it can grow.
By Christopher Vaccaro C.R.Vaccaro@gmail.com
Technology Website Looking for Writer , and More
Cnet.com, a popular technology and multimedia website, is looking for copy editors with the intention of putting the candidate on a track for moving up in the company, according to what the company says in its want-ad copy.
Cnet lists a number of job openings that could be fitting for aspiring journalists, several of which only require a college degree. After gaining experience in your job, you are encouraged to move to their news or downloads division. More then just a starting job out of college, Cnet.com seems to be a viable place to start a career out of college.
By Garrett Frey (garrett.frey@gmail.com)
Head West?
The Daily Herald of Provost,
Besides performing basic editorial duties for the newspaper, other tasks for this position would include keeping the website updated and standing in front of a video camera from time to time.
The Daily Herald circulates about 35,000 papers daily and charts some 20,000 hits on their website each day. There is also a TV channel in the works, said the company, which is affiliated with Lee Enterprises, the fourth largest newspaper chain in the country.
The candidate would step into a market where the news publication is in “serious competition from two larger metro area papers and four local TV stations.”
By Karmin Jones (Karmin.Jones@gmail.com)
Red Herring Searches for Media Innovators
Red Herring is advertising for experienced reporters and editors with the ability to write for an international audience and take on projects for both a print magazine and a website.
According to Melissa Barnes [melissabarnes@redherring.com], a journalist at Red Herring, salary starts at about $50,000 a year with room for increase.
By Katelin Quest (kquest1@gmail.com)
The Wall Street Journal Searches for Experience
The Wall Street Journal Online is looking for a highly experienced, highly motivated individual to fill its Online News Editor position.
Qualifications for the position include editing or online journalism experience beyond college level, strong news judgment and great enthusiasm for the business world.
The position is a full-time evening job located in
By Michelle Sobhraj (m.sobhraj@gmail.com)
Continuing the Tradition of Innovation
The oldest, continuously-operating business in
By Kara Meekins (kmeekins28@gmail.com)
Comedy.com needs Seriously Dedicated Candidate
Comedy.com is advertising for an Internet-savvy manager of content, someone who will be responsible for entering and organizing content for the site. The job requires the ability to manage various tasks, and successful candidates must have previous experience with licensing and possess a passion for comedy.
In a society where hard news and business is slowly being replaced with celebrity tabloids and stand-up comedy, this type of job seems more appealing and noteworthy by the day!
The salary is $40,000, and the work site is located in
By Meredith Frost (mfrosty17@gmail.com)
Expectations for Future Employees Rises with Technology
With the great accessibility of the Internet and the increasing use of online media, the same old education and resume just won’t do. The Trialtea Publishing house is searching for a reporter/web editor and the job description is anything but ordinary.
The publishing house seeks a bilingual (English-Spanish) candidate with writing, editing and on-camera video skills. The successful candidate will create newsletters and news articles and also interact with readers and conduct vodcasts.
By Natalia Guzman (Taliguzman@gmail.com)
AP Seeks Multimedia Journalist for DC
The Associated Press is looking to hire an experienced multimedia journalist to fill the role of multimedia producer in extend national coverage and apply a multidimensional approach to breaking news and collaborate extensively with the
The candidate should be familiar with application software such as Flash, Photoshop, and non-linear video editing software as well as have a background in reporting.
By Max Landau (Mlanda2@gmail.com)
Race Towards the Challenge of Working for ESPN.com
ESPN.com seeks an experienced editor with an extensive knowledge of NASCAR, IndyCar, Champ Car, Formula One and NHRA POWERade series. The successful candidate should be able to follow directions, edit content, and provide clarity. In this job, the editor is responsible for managing all the content for specific pages, sections or areas of the website. The candidate is expected to coordinate, and make coverage more comprehensive as well as generate story ideas and work with staff writers. The associate editor needs to be accurate and establish a style and consistency.
Writing, editing and reporting are all the basic components a candidate needs to possess. A basic understanding of HTML and related web authoring tools and software are other skills this position has to have. A strong familiarity with major internet search engines and fluent with news gathering techniques, would all go a long way to quick navigation around the Internet. Understanding all major sports, as well as infinite knowledge of athletes, coaches, and the leagues are also essential.
By Thomas Palermo (thomas.palermo@gmail.com)
