https://jobs.press.org Latest NPC Career Center Jobs Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:29:51 Z https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/15016847/digital-news-specialist https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/15016847/digital-news-specialist Bethesda, Maryland, Education Week, a mission-driven, nonprofit news organization that publishes informed, independent, and highly respected education journalism is seeking a  Digital News Specialist  to join our editorial team.  Job Summary The Digital News Specialist plays a key role in Education Week’s news operations, working to ensure that Education Week’s content is discoverable and engaging.  In addition to regular production tasks, the Digital News Specialist is responsible for developing strategic approaches to producing, presenting, aggregating, and delivering content. The Digital News Specialist works closely with colleagues on editorial, social, visual, engagement, and revenue teams.  Education Week is at an exciting point in its history, having recently completed a sweeping effort to redesign and relaunch edweek.org and overhaul our legacy systems. This work is part of a digital transformation that continues today. Joining Education Week right now means the Digital News Specialist will have the opportunity to: work on visually compelling projects using new, best-in-class technologies. support efforts to make the most of our new technologies and newly designed site. play a role in the continuation of Education Week’s digital transformation, helping plan and execute on future enhancements. join a seasoned and energetic team that is embracing change. Though Education Week staff are currently working remotely and not at our Bethesda, MD., offices, candidates that live within regular commuting distance to the office or are willing to relocate to the DC/MD/VA area are preferred.  This is a full-time position with the majority of work taking place during normal working hours. However, as a news organization, all members of our editorial staff must be able and willing to occasionally work nights or weekends. Applicants, please respond by July 9, 2021.   Key Responsibilities Producing and maintaining pages on edweek.org, including the homepage  Coordinating the promotion of Education Week content  Producing and sending daily, weekly, and monthly newsletters Developing and refining workflows for the production, publishing, and promotion of content and news products, including newsletters Optimizing Education Week’s news products to ensure they are meeting editorial, audience, and revenue goals Helping maintain and improve our content management system and third-party editorial tools Keeping up with trends and advancements in the field of online news Writing, reporting, and editing (as needed) Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field 2+ years’ experience in digital content strategy, web production, or a related field Understanding of best practices around digital storytelling, user experience and web design, audience engagement, news products, and editorial workflows Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills Detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to effectively collaborate across departments. Ability to incorporate web analytics into data-driven decision-making. Proficient in HTML/CSS Experience with a web-based CMS (Brightspot, Wordpress, or related system) Experience with project management software (JIRA or related software) Familiarity with SEO or A/B testing Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, is a plus.  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with various levels of management and audience using various tools (Slack, email, etc.)  Good team player, willingness to assist others and share expertise. Able to work flexible schedule as required to meet needs of business. Extremely ethical, conscientious, and displays a high level of integrity. Profile of the Ideal Candidate Strong commitment to doing quality, impactful, and engaging journalism. Organized and detail oriented. Able to be both productive and strategic, to balance daily deadlines with longer-term projects. Creative and an out-of-the box thinker when it comes to storytelling and problem solving. Innovative and eager to offer ideas for new initiatives or improvements to the “old way” of doing things. Helpful and supportive when guiding others on the use of digital platforms. Excellent communication and presentation skills. The Company At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and we empower the field to make it a reality. As a leading authority in pre-K-12 education, Education Week is the comprehensive cornerstone for educators, policymakers, and business leaders, providing trusted and non-partisan journalism and research insights that inspire critical conversations and meaningful action. Edweek.org and Education Week in print engage readers with indispensable news, actionable analysis, outside opinion and commentary, and distinctive explanatory and investigative journalism. EdWeek Market Brief, our digital intelligence report for education business leaders, provides original reporting, deep analysis and proprietary, data-driven research focused on school district purchasing and priorities. And EdWeek TopSchoolJobs connects the nation’s leading educators and business leaders with career insights and high-profile and in-demand professional opportunities. We serve the field and connect all voices in the education community with our projects across digital, print, and video platforms and through live and virtual events. Education Week is an entrepreneurial non-profit media organization with a double bottom-line focus. We combine a mission orientation with a strong desire to evolve our projects to serve our audience and to ensure our growth and sustainability. We have a long history of creating journalism and research worthy of reader support that is supported by reader revenue, first in print and then starting in 2005 with the launch of a soft digital paywall. About 75 percent of Education Week’s revenue comes from subscribers and advertisers, with remaining support coming from a committed group of philanthropic funders. Although Education Week in print still has a solid paid subscription following, more than 70 percent of our publishing revenue comes from digital products and services. Today, we connect with close to two million visitors each month on edweek.org plus millions more through our print and off-platform channels. Benefits and Perks Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD.  We are within short walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops, the Metro, and are adjacent to The Capital Crescent Trail.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), PTO, and tuition assistance. We value innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.    Education Week strongly values equity and believes in a society where all children have access to high quality K-12 education.  As such, Education Week is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  EdWeek is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment. If you feel comfortable doing so, please feel free to note which pronouns you use in your application (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) Education Week will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:02:28 -0400 https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/15009383/venture-capital-tech-startups-reporter https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/15009383/venture-capital-tech-startups-reporter San Francisco, California, Business Insider's tech team is looking for a full-time reporter to cover venture capital and tech startups. Silicon Valley's tech startup scene is exploding, with investors from all over the world competing to find and fund the next billion-dollar "unicorn" companies. Business Insider is looking for a hungry reporter to join our growing VC and startups team, and to dive headfirst into the frenzied world of innovation, money, and hubris.  The ideal candidate is eager to chronicle the people and deals at the center of the story, curious to explore the ways powerful tech interests are influencing politics and development, and alert to the economic risks and downsides of the startup boom. Here's what we're looking for:  A strong interest in telling the stories of the entrepreneurs, investors and other players at the heart of Silicon Valley's startup economy. A nose for news and a drive to be the first to write about the hot "stealth" startup or funding deal everyone is gossiping about. Experience covering a business beat and developing sources, and a good understanding of financial concepts. An open mind and flexible approach to writing and reporting everything from startup profiles to analyses of the IPO market.  A strong sense of skepticism and immunity to hype — and a sense of humor. If this sounds like your dream job, apply here with a single PDF containing your resume/CV and cover letter.  If you’re passionate about this role but don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for, apply anyways — we still want to hear from you!  Not sure what makes for a great resume and/or cover letter? Check out our best practices guide here: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-this-is-an-excellent-resume-2013-11. About Insider: Insider Inc. is the global media company behind Business Insider, Insider, and an ever-growing family of brands. Our mission is to inform and inspire the digital generation and become the most influential journalism brand in the world. We reach an audience of more than 375 million users with our stories that command attention and inspire action. Our core value is effectiveness. We make things happen. We listen to each other, learn from each other, and take risks together. We understand that a diverse set of perspectives and an inclusive environment is critical to our success. All of this helps us get better everyday. Check out our mission, values and culture page (https://tinyurl.com/y4ezpddh) to learn more. Sun, 20 Jun 2021 23:26:05 -0400 https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/14804747/meteorologist-digital-journalist-spectrum-networks-maine https://jobs.press.org/jobs/rss/14804747/meteorologist-digital-journalist-spectrum-networks-maine Portland, Maine, Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve. Who we are:  Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities. The Environment:  Spectrum News is a 24-hour news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays. Being on our team means …  You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure. What we’re looking for:  The  Meteorologist/ Digital Journalist role is responsible for forecasting, writing articles, and creating video features about Maine weather for Spectrum News digital platforms. In addition, this person will also be responsible for producing environmental stories about Maine, including, but not limited to, articles and videos about the outdoor life and activities in Maine. The goal is to create impactful and compelling content for users throughout Maine. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Produce written, video, photo, graphic, and audio weather content to provide context and understanding of Maine weather patterns and impacts on app users’ lifestyle. Prepare and deliver daily forecast articles for digital platforms. Gather and accurately interpret meteorological information. Work within design programs like Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, WSI graphics, and Infographic programs to produce high quality digital visuals to accompany content. Operate Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system for publication of stories. Rely on knowledge of HTML, CSS, web scripting and FTP to drive efficiencies. Collaborate with the national digital weather team to produce compelling local weather coverage that is in alignment with the digital weather strategy. Adeptly cover live severe weather coverage under extremely dynamic high pressure situations. Support coverage of significant weather events, including working extra hours and days outside of normally scheduled shifts. Research, pitch, enterprise, write, capture quality visual content, edit news stories and produce creative, original and compelling own stories for multiple platforms. Organize material, determine angle or emphasis and write stories accordingly. Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively. Must attain and maintain professional appearance determined by department head. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical, and radar meteorology Ability to disseminate complex meteorological information in a usable and understandable manner Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate within Spectrum Networks Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization Strong story development skillsand ability to edit stories is necessary Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English Attention to detail Ability to work rapidly and accurately Knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications is strongly preferred Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities Demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking weather news and high-stress situations Working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred Exceptional on-camera skills Ability to drive a company vehicle to and from assigned location while obeying all traffic laws Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology National Weather Association (NWA) and/or the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal preferred 2 + Experience forecasting and presenting weathercasts Experience working in a 24 hour news channel preferred Our Culture:  Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following: Overtime may be required to meet deadlines Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts Participation in an established on-call rotation Tue, 11 May 2021 15:19:19 -0400