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New Job at NABJcareers.org Investigative Reporter: Lincoln, Nebraska Nebraska Public Media - Nebraska's PBS and NPR Stations Are you a reporter who cares deeply about holding the powerful accountable? Do you believe there are important stories to tell for and about Midwesterners? If yes, you should consider applying to be The Midwest Newsroom’s next Investigative Reporter. The Midwest Newsroom is a partnership between NPR and member stations to provide investigative journalism and enterprise reporting with a focus on Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. We’re looking for an investigative reporter who knows how to identify stories that will amplify voices that often go unheard, dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences. The partners in this collaboration are Iowa Public Radio, KCUR 89.3 in Kansas City, St. Louis Public Radio in Missouri, Nebraska Public Media and NPR. We also work closely with Harvest Public Media and Kansas News Service. Our team already includes an investigative reporter, a data journalist, an investigative editor and a managing editor. As an investigative reporter, this person will develop, pitch and report on their own stories as well as collaborate with journalists around the region, with particular attention to Iowa and Nebraska. This person will also provide training and coaching to partners as needed and appropriate to their skill level. This investigative reporter will be based at Nebraska Public Media, in our Lincoln office, and will be a University of Nebraska-Lincoln employee with a competitive benefits package. Some travel within the region is required. This is a three-year, grant-funded position. The Midwest Newsroom partners intend to raise funds to sustain the position beyond that period. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Hill Chair of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Medical Writing: Knoxville, Tennessee University of Tennessee School of Journalsim & Media Open Rank/Open Track and Hill Chair of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Medical Writing, School of Journalism & Media, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Full-time   The School of Journalism & Media, housed within the College of Communication and Information, is seeking the next Julia G. and Alfred G. Hill Chair of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Medical Writing to begin August 1, 2025. The position can be configured as a tenure-track or non-tenure track position, based on the applicant’s background. The ideal candidate for a tenure-track hire would be an academic researcher and instructor in science, technology, and/or medical communication. A non-tenure track hire may be an author or scientist in the journalism profession who writes on topics in science, technology, and/or medicine. In both cases, we seek a scholar who will be an active writer, researcher, and professor, while serving as a public ambassador for science, technology, and/or medical writing and reporting, translating complex issues to the general public for their well-being, appreciation, and enjoyment.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   -Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in science, technology, and/or medical writing and reporting.   -Conducting personal research and writing.   -Public outreach, educational, and engagement activities that, consistent with the public land-grant mission, translate scientific, technology, and/or medical findings and knowledge to a lay audience to enhance public awareness, understanding, and well-being.   -Conducting outreach activities to journalists and other media professionals serving the people of Tennessee and beyond, offering training in science, technology, and/or medical reporting and writing, and serving as a liaison between the state’s media and the professional scientific community.   -Performing service to the school, college, university, and discipline The School of Journalism and Media   Housed in the College of Communication and Information, the School of Journalism and Media includes 20 full-time faculty members who engage in quantitative and qualitative research as well as creative activity, with the goal of advancing knowledge in journalism and media and educating and equipping the next generation of communication professionals. The school offers coursework at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In partnership with The Media Center, students have opportunities for vast hands-on experience in film and documentary work, video production (Lumos Media), public radio (NPR member station WUOT-FM), college radio station WUTK-FM, student-led television station TVC, and Ablaze magazine.… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Reporter: Offshore Wind: , Colorado Canary Media About Canary Media Canary Media is an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. We report on how the world is decarbonizing — in electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry — with a critical focus on finding out what works and what doesn’t. Through uncompromising reporting, our journalists dig into the ways policymakers, businesses, investors, and communities are moving toward a clean and equitable energy future.  About the position Are you excited to unearth new stories about offshore wind, an emerging source of renewable energy that’s seen as a cornerstone of the U.S. energy transition? Are you a dogged reporter who knows how to source up quickly and is equally comfortable filing fast-turnaround news hits and writing an in-depth feature? Are you passionate about explaining how the energy shift affects people and the places where they live? Are you eager to reach an influential audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates?  If so, then this could be the job for you: Canary Media seeks a reporter to cover the offshore wind sector and related policy in the U.S. We’re an all-remote organization, but because this role will involve some on-the-ground reporting, our strong preference is to hire someone based in coastal New England, the mid-Atlantic region, or Virginia — the areas of the U.S. where the offshore wind industry is most active right now. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. This is a one-year, full-time position with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and funding. Key responsibilities * Pitch, report, and write stories, with an expectation of publishing about two articles per week * Produce compelling stories in various lengths and formats, from quick-hit daily news pieces to more in-depth coverage * Cultivate a diverse network of sources * Dig through regulatory filings, data, and reports to find buried gems * Break news and surface undercovered stories * Report on the ground about coastal communities near offshore wind developments * Speak at Canary Media events (in person and virtual) as well as with outside media * Contribute to a creative, diverse, encouraging, and fun workplace Compensation The salary range for this role is $75,000–$90,000. Salary to be determined by considering the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  * Medical, dental, and vision insurance  * 401(k) retirement plan with immediate 4% match * Generous vacation time policy plus 11 paid holidays a year We also offer a fully… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Education Reporter: Berkeley, California Cityside Journalism Initiative About the role Berkeleyside, a groundbreaking local newsroom in Berkeley, California, published by nonprofit news organization Cityside, is looking for a tenacious, versatile and seasoned reporter to cover education and the challenges and triumphs of local youth while also taking on other big stories that span the city. You will primarily cover the 9,000-student Berkeley Unified School District, but you’ll have time to pursue significant stories related to UC Berkeley, town-gown relations, Berkeley City College, the city’s private schools and preschools and more.  You will also be responsible for producing some general assignment reporting. You’ll be expected to pitch original ideas and take on assignments from your editor. And you’ll produce work in a variety of formats: breaking news, profiles, explainers, information-resource posts, in-depth features and investigations.  Your education reporting will pull back the curtain on how systems of power reverberate in the lives of students and their families. You’ll examine the impacts of school policies and school board decisions, helping parents and students better navigate their options and providing insight into what is and isn’t working in Berkeley schools. You’ll dig in on hard-hitting accountability stories, bringing together academic policy, archival research, data analysis, lively interviews and fluid storytelling to show the impact of policy decisions. And you’ll get to work on fun, creative features, for example by profiling outstanding students and teachers.  Over 15 years, Berkeleyside has done much excellent education reporting, including a deep dive on the history of the academic achievement gap, an investigation revealing how district leaders failed to protect generations of students who said they were sexually harassed by their chemistry teacher, a series looking at Berkeley’s historic school integration program, and a profile of a Berkeley High junior braving sharks and hyperthermia to complete world record swims. It’s an exciting beat.  This job is based in Berkeley, where you will join a six-person-strong, award-winning newsroom that engages and enriches its community through stellar, civic-minded journalism.  What you’ll do * Report and write about three stories a week, including breaking news, in-depth features and service-oriented pieces * Stay up-to-date on education trends, policy decisions and academic research  * Cultivate sources on the Berkeley education beat and in the community  * Write with authority, speed, clarity and accuracy * Display excellent time-management skills and journalistic rigor when working on a tight deadline, and meet deadlines * Be an accessible, leading source of information on your… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org ASSISTANT NEWS DIRECTOR: Chicago, Illinois WLS-TV News - ABC 7 Eyewitness News Chicago Assistant News Director Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. ABC 7 Chicago is seeking an aggressive, enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Assistant News Director who will supervise the daily operation of the newsroom and guide coverage across all platforms. Our Assistant News Director will execute the overall vision of delivering meaningful breaking news and impactful community-based stories in Chicago and will directly supervise executive producers and other news managers. A successful candidate must have strong leadership skills, news judgment and thrives on creating content that stands out. You must also be familiar with the Chicago news market and be able to guide, coach and mentor our staff. This position will report directly to the Vice President of News. Responsibilities: Manage the daily operation of the newsroom and guide coverage across all platforms * Collaborate closely with internal and external partners on all content, marketing and promotional strategies while implementing innovative tactics to be competitive in the Chicago market and grow audiences * Lead news managers on all daily linear programming and digital and social news content; make operational decisions on content and logistics * Responsible for all daily news coverage, including breaking news * Supervise executive producers and other newsroom managers on both linear and non-linear news content and conflict resolution on any issues that arise in the newsroom * Responsible for recruiting and hiring operational newsroom personnel in collaboration with VP of News. * Oversee award-winning investigative unit and special projects See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Nebraska Examiner Editor: Lincoln, Nebraska States Newsroom Join States Newsroom as Editor of Nebraska Examiner, an award-winning site for nonpartisan reporting on state government, policy and politics. Nebraskans want accountability from their elected officials and government. Are their tax dollars well-spent? Are state agencies and local governments responsive to the people? Are officials, programs and policies working for the common good and a better future for our state? The Nebraska Examiner provides a hard-hitting, daily flow of important news, scoops and reports to help readers better understand the Cornhusker State. States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, is looking for an experienced journalist to serve as Editor of the Examiner. The newsroom covers all the important issues: work and poverty, taxes and state government, the environment, housing, education, and of course, politics. All of the Examiner’s coverage is available to read or republish for free. Come ensure people from Omaha to Scottsbluff have the nonpartisan news they need to hold government and elected officials accountable. With an eye on critical government stories from Lincoln, the Editor will oversee the talented team of three reporters and a dynamic site, produce a daily newsletter, and continue to build the outlet’s social media presence. The Editor will also work closely with States Newsroom and network peers in other states to share best practices and build relationships that help refine the outlet’s operations.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Supervise and hire journalists to provide daily news coverage and enterprise reporting on major state policy and political stories * Write regularly on major state policy and political stories * Produce a daily morning newsletter with news readers need for the day * Work with audience staff to achieve consistent engagement across newsletters and emerging social platforms * Develop and distribute original content to drive area news coverage * Solicit editorial content from local contributors for a Nebraska-focused opinion section * Participate in weekly calls, and periodic visits with National Editor(s) as well as regular meetings of all States Newsroom editors The Editor will have funding for staffing, freelancers, technology and overhead expenses. Technical, marketing and editorial support are provided by our headquarters office. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION The minimum salary for a state editor is $95,000 and rises with experience. Our generous benefits package includes: * Premium-free platinum healthcare for employees and their families (i.e., nothing comes out of your paycheck!) * 4 weeks of vacation per year * 2 weeks of personal leave per year * 20 hours of paid volunteer time per year * 11 paid… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Assistant/Associate Professor: Gainesville, Florida University of Florida Assistant/Associate Professor   Job No: 533286   Work Type: Tenure-Track Faculty   Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)   Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing   Department: 23040000 - CJC-JOURNALISM   Job Description   Classification Title:   Assistant/Associate Professor   Job Description:   The Opportunity   The Department of Journalism at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) seeks to hire two faculty members - one Assistant Professor and one Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track/tenured positions) to begin in the Fall 2025 term. We are particularly interested in candidates whose broad program of work examines the dynamics of contemporary news environments. We welcome applicants with interests in technology use in journalism, news audiences, visual journalism, the global news environment and sports journalism; however, applicants whose research focuses on other contemporary issues in journalism, working from any methodological perspective, are also invited. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in journalism-focused research and teaching. They should hold a doctorate in journalism/media/communication (or related field) and are expected to show evidence of top-tier publications, with potential for external funding if applicable; this will be especially important for those applying for appointment at the associate professor level. Professional experience in any type of journalism (print/online/broadcast) is strongly preferred.   The successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and we would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach a variety of courses in the department and the graduate division, including the ability to develop new courses. The selected candidates will conduct original scholarship, teach two courses per semester, mentor students (undergraduate, MA and PhD) and participate in service to the department, college, university and discipline.   About UF's College of Journalism and Communications   We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.   Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni, the stories they tell and the difference they make around the world. With more than 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments - Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology - we… See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Assistant Professor of Practice in Digital Media and Communication: Ames, Iowa Iowa State University The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks experienced professionals to teach one or more classes in our advertising, journalism, public relations and/or sports media programs starting in the 2025 spring semester. We are looking for candidates with professional experience in data-driven strategic communications and/or visual communication and design. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Visiting Shott Chair (Open Rank) or Visiting Professor (Open Rank) of Media/Journalism: Morgantown, West Virginia West Virginia University The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seeks a highly experienced journalist and educator in Journalism and Media to teach three courses each fall and spring semester to fill a Visiting Shott Chair (Open Rank) or Visiting Shott Professor (Open Rank) of Media/Journalism, beginning in January 2025 or August 2025, with rank dependent upon experience. Established by the Hugh I. Shott Jr. Foundation in 1989, the Shott Chair of Journalism was created to attract a highly experienced journalist and educator to the journalism school at West Virginia University (WVU).  See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Producer: New York, New York TalEx Our client, Yahoo Finance, is looking for a Producer in New York! PAY RATE: $500 / 10 JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work on-site in Manhattan NY (willing to work as a local and commute to office). OTT Platforms Digital Responsibilities: * Candidates must have a passion for finance news, personal finance, and live programming. * A high level of market knowledge and news and applies it to improve storytelling and segments * Develops content coverage throughout the live programming day * Seeks out innovative new opportunities from the videos being created or the news unfolding * The producer must pitch, be well-informed and have a deep understanding of the financial markets, pitching segment ideas to the show’s Executive producers. * Responsible for all aspects of producing segments from reporting, development, script writing, and taking the segment to air * Responsible for 5-7 segments daily and responsible for a pipeline of segments in the weeks, and months ahead. * To be successful in this role, the producer doesn’t wait to be assigned and is as comfortable working independently as they are working in large groups. * Collaborative with bookers, talent, reporters, graphic designers, studio team, and more. * Always looking for the cool idea that will have folks talking * Responsible for contents success from concept to distribution   See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts