Sunday, January 20, 2008

Volume 16

Staff Editor - New York Times
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Need a levelheaded copy editor to help T’s 15 issues a year out the door, read copy, proof pages on a variety of subject matter devoted to women’s fashion, men’s fashion, design, travel and a holiday issue. Juggle a high volume of copy, particularly during shipping weeks
Work with managing editors to schedule freelance copy editors to ensure proper coverage and minimize overtime. EXPERIENCE: T needs someone who is thorough, but quick who can accurately collect, and input, changes on proof from the magazine’s editors.
CONTACT: Interested applicants should contact John Hyland, x4022/hyland@nytimes.com or George Gustines, x8418/gustines@nytimes.com, or Merrill Perlman, x1071/meperl@nytimes.com

News Clerk - New York Times
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Heavy phone duty on fast paced desk; Fax and mail sorting/opening
Monitoring and filing of live news copy on deadline; Creating and monitoring slugs; Monitoring desk email; Performing TimesPast and Internet searches; Other general clerical work.
EXPERIENCE: Excellent interpersonal oral and written communications skills.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and to prioritize tasks with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated phone skills and news judgment; Good general computer skills a must — experience with CCI, MS Word, email/internet required. Newsroom experience required.
College degree preferred.
CONTACT: Jan Harland, 202-862-0404 or harland@nytimes.com

WRITER/EDITOR.
Req BA/BS in communications, journalism or rel field pref, familiarity w/Quark or Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and MS Office Suite a plus, exp on the college or local paper, comfortable w/all types of writing.
CONTACT: Resume/writing samples to: writereditor@safnow.org Fax: 703-836-8705. Writer/Editor, Society of American Florists, 1601 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

GIS Specialist.
Perform spatial data work including creating, updating, editing, and reviewing spatial databases; conduct GIS analysis, prepare hardcopy maps and output, and work w/digital imagery within GIS apps. Req BS in Geography, Forestry, or a Natural Resources rel field; exp working
w/ESRI¹s ste of ArcGIS Software, w/ArcGIS, SDE, and geodatabase data structure a plus; working knowledge of ESRI¹s ArcGIS software, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Access; knowledge of cartography; good written and verbal communication skills; excellent computer CONTACT: skills. www.orbisinc.com Ltr/resume/3 refs) to: Russell Combs, Jr.,

Public relations specialist.
Handle media inquiries; initiate media coverage and find promotional opportunities in all news mediums; provide advice and guidance to USPTO sr staff and subject-matter experts on use of media communications; provide background statistics, policy and operational info to support agency messages to media and general public stakeholders. Req portfolio of media contacts, ability to develop new ones, maintain effective working relationships w/all media contacts, key stakeholders and other specialized groups; pro exp in journalism and w/best communication
practices; writing, editing, communications skills.
CONTACT: David Russell, US Patent and Trademark Office, 550 Elizabeth Ln, 3rd Floor; Room 3A13, Alexandria, VA 22314. Email: david.russell@uspto.gov. Phone: 571-272-6135. Fax:
571-273-6135. APPLY USING THE APPROPRIATE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER
FOR EITHER STATUS OR PUBLIC CANDIDATE.

Afternoon drive talk show producer.
Produce current issue call-in radio programs, prepare host w/background material, gather and edit audio elements for show, serve as on-air producer for talk programs, maintain and
update talk show content on WPR Web site, assist w/production of other programs, maintain detailed and accurate records of program content, balance, guests, etc. Req BA/BS and pro exp producing live call-in programming, ability to generate program ideas, orgz, research and communication skills, ability to operate radio production equipt including control board, ISDN telephone system, Digital Audio editing and Audio Vault (or similar) production system, knowledge of journalistic ethics, previous public radio exp, 2 yr. FTE talk show production strongly pref, on-air radio exp, especially talk Show hosting, familiarity w/public radio talk shows and WI a plus.
CONTACT: UW-Extension app form/applicant survey and confidentiality form (may request a MS Word formatted copy to be sent via e-mail)/resume/3 pro refs/1-3 pg narrative detailing HOW your exp relates to the qualifications and duties of this position/sample(s) of your work research/background material for host, promo sheets, press releases, on-air promo copy, CD of your own on-air work, if available, etc.)/recruitment source where you learned of this opening/sal histORY to Betsy Nelson, WI Public Radio, 821 University Ave, Madison, WI
53706. Phone: 608-262-5221. Email:
betsy.nelson@wpr.org

MORNING WEATHER ANCHOR.
Req BA/BS, 2 yrs weather anchoring exp and an advanced seal (such as AMS or NWS), strong and energetic delivery, willing to help represent the station at outside station-sponsored events,
school visits and weather presentations. Orgz, ability to work well w/others and news computer skills.
CONTACT: Resume/ltr of interest/current tape of a sample newscast to NBC25, EEO Officer WEA1227, 2225 W. Willard Rd., Clio, MI 48420.

News producer.
Edit videotape, write news scripts, and oversee Newsroom operation before and during ewscasts, w/the responsibility for the overall look of each news program; bring story ideas to every news editorial meeting and help Reporters flush out their stories to be on topic for the news day; able to add graphics to stories in a way that attracts viewers¹ attention and enhances their understanding of a news story. able to work w/the Graphic Editor to develop the best material for these stories; manage the rundown, field crews, and studio talent during live news broadcasts.
CONTACT:http://www.2news.tv <http://www.2news.tv/> . Req BA/BS in Journalism or

Broadcasting/Communications
1+ yrs Producing exp, computer skills,
including PC and Windows-based computing, strong orgz, ability to
operate a motor vehicle legally in the State of ID w/a clean driving record.
CONTACT: Resume/ltr to: Attn: HR Dept, Job Number: 2007-30. KBCI Channel 2, 140
N. 16th St, Boise, ID 83702. Fax: (208)472-2212. Email:
hr@kbcitv.com


News feature reporter.
Gather and analyze info of newsworthy events in the community and write stories for publications. Req BA/BS in journalism, English or Communications pref, research skills. CONTACT: Resume/writing samples to: Houston Community Newspapers, 523 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Ste 600, Houston, TX 77060. Email: jobs@hcnonline.com. Fax: 281-668-1126. Positions available in Cleveland, Conroe and the Houston 1960 areas.

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