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New Job at NABJcareers.org Freelance General Assignment Reporter, KABC-TV: Glendale, California ABC7 Los Angeles ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a multi-skilled freelance general assignment reporter who will play an integral role in covering the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact our local communities. The ideal candidate must be a strong journalist, storyteller and content creator for all platforms, and know how to present active and engaging live shots. This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities: * Create unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming. * Collaborate on content and handle live breaking news in the field or studio. Basic Qualifications: * Multiple market experience. * Ability to report live or on tape accurately and fairly * Must be collaborative on content and new ideas and comfortable handling live breaking news in the field or studio. * Must be available to work a flexible schedule that can include early morning, late night, and weekend shifts. * Must work well under deadline pressure. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Adobe Premiere. * Experience shooting with a phone or small camera. * Previous local news anchoring or fill-in anchoring experience. * Previous local news weather forecasting and anchoring experience a plus. * Bilingual preferred. Required Education: * Bachelor's degree   Please include the link to your recent reel when submitting your application online. This position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA agreement.  The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $46.00 per hour.  Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://lnkd.in/gz28-n-A. Please apply online at www.abc7.com/jobs or send resume to:  ABC7 Los Angeles, Attn: HR, Dept. FLG/nabj, 500 Circle Seven Drive, Glendale, CA 91201.  Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org Maui Reporter (Local Government): Kahului, Hawaii Honolulu Civil Beat Honolulu Civil Beat is seeking a local government reporter who will embrace the energy, excitement and demands of an award-winning digital news nonprofit dedicated to in-depth reporting and accountability journalism in Hawaii. We believe that journalism can and should make a difference. That a vibrant news organization is vital to democracy. That we can improve the lives of people and inform public policy through solid, smart coverage. This position will be focused on Maui government and issues, primarily the struggles to rebuild the community and reenergize the economy after the devastating wildfires last year. We’re looking for someone who prefers enterprise, watchdog and investigative reporting over covering meetings. This beat is well-suited to a reporter who has a curiosity about many things and a sharp eye for stories that people will care about. How We Take Care of Our People:  Civil Beat pays competitive salaries, and has an excellent benefits package, including a generous 6% 401(k) match, 6 weeks PTO a year and company-funded training opportunities. The salary for this position depends on experience and qualifications, but is anticipated to be between $75,000 – $90,000. As an equal opportunity employer in the most racially and ethnically diverse state in the nation, we value diversity and encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply. We’re also willing to consider great candidates who may not have every skill on our ideal checklist. But you must have a clear idea of what you want to do with the wide-open opportunities that Civil Beat offers journalists who are serious about making a difference. Relocation Benefit & Housing Purchase Option: * Relocation Benefit – Civil Beat offers a generous relocation benefit for hired candidates outside of Hawaii * Hawaii Housing Assistance Purchase Option – Civil Beat offers the ability to apply for assistance in purchasing a home in Hawaii.  This option is not guaranteed – Application and Approval required (Length of service minimum; as well as other criteria.) About Civil Beat Hawaii: Honolulu Civil Beat is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt news organization dedicated to cultivating an informed body of citizens, all striving to make Hawaii a better place to live. We achieve this through investigative and watchdog journalism, in-depth enterprise reporting, analysis and commentary that gives readers a broad view on issues of importance to our community.  Hawaii is an island state, with a population of 1.4 million people spread between the eight main Hawaiian Islands. Oahu, with about a million people, is the most densely populated and holds the capital city of Honolulu. Hawaii is a unique environment, a mix of highly developed urban and sparsely… 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 August 2024 or January 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).  Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three references.  Applications should include a link to a professional digital portfolio.  For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Diana Martinelli at [email protected]. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

New Job at NABJcareers.org News Reporter: Kansas City, Missouri WDAF-TV WDAF-TV/Fox 4 News in Kansas City is seeking a News Reporter to join our team.  The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to tell compelling stories for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. * Enterprise unique stories for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms which are relevant to the local community. * Possess strong live skills with the ability to cover breaking news with little or no preparation. * Develop sources and arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories. * Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions. * Evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas. * Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or position in the newscast. * Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements. * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. * Has strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital. * Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. * Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. See more jobs on the NABJ Career Center at NABJCareers.org #NABJJobAlerts

We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to #NABJ24! The following events have reached capacity and are now sold out: 🎫NABJ-Chicago Presents: The Chicago "Kick" Off | Powered by The Chicago Bears, Garrett’s Popcorn, United Airlines, NBC Chicago, Telemundo, Comcast, The Chicago Community Trust, and Bally's 🎫NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam 🎫NABJ-Chicago Red Line Double Header 🎫Healthy NABJ Meditation Sound Bath

🚨ACT NOW! We have an exciting lineup of #NABJ24 activities for you to enjoy. The following special events have a few tickets left, so grab yours before it's too late! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gnvrGf6m. 🎫Salute to Excellence Awards Gala | Powered by Walmart 🎫The Hall of Fame Induction and Luncheon | Powered by the PGA TOUR & National Education Association 🎫Gospel Brunch | Powered by ARB Media

We’re excited to share this last round of accomplished authors who will be promoting their published works and offering exclusive book signings for #NABJ24 attendees! Check out who’s coming on Friday, Aug. 2: 📙Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker 📗Indigo and Ida by Heather Murphy Capps 📘Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton 📕Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by Joy Reid 📙Barack Obama: A Collection of Obama’s DNC Speeches from 2004-2020 by Patricia Duncan 📕Think You Don’t Need an Editor? Think Again featuring Regina Brooks, Wayne Dawkins and Ingrid Sturgis 📗All We Were Promised: A Novel by Ashton Lattimore 📘GHOST SKINS by Vern E. Smith 📙Pitch Your Book: 60 Seconds to Sell Your Idea to a Book Agent featuring Regina Brooks and Laini Brown Jemison

🌆 We are thrilled to share a sneak peek of just some of the renowned and award-winning journalists, correspondents, artists, authors, media experts, and content directors coming to the #NABJ24 Convention & Career Fair in Chicago! Who are you most excited to see at Convention? ◼ Adrienne Samuels Gibbs, Director of Content at Medium ◼ Yamiche Alcindor, Correspondent, NBC News Washington ◼ Jericka Duncan, National Correspondent and Anchor, Sunday Edition of CBS Weekend News ◼ Ed Gordon, Emmy-winning Broadcaster and President of Ed Gordon Media ◼ Errol Barnett, CBS News 24/7 Anchor and National Correspondent ◼ Antonia Hylton, Correspondent, NBC News and New York Times Best-selling Author ◼ Bill Whitaker, Award-winning Journalist and 60 Minutes Correspondent ◼ Linsey Davis, Anchor, ABC News Live Prime ◼ Philip Lewis, Front-page Editor, HuffPost ◼ Jacque Reid, Emmy-winning Journalist ◼ Astead Herndon, National Politics Reporter, The New York Times and Political Analyst, CNN ◼ Trymaine Lee, MSNBC Correspondent and Host of Award-winning Podcast Into America ◼ Darlene Superville, Veteran White House Reporter, The Associated Press ◼ Leroy Chapman, Jr., Editor-in-Chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ◼ ReShonda Tate, Best-selling and Award-winning Author of Over 53 Books ◼ Shaquille Brewster, NBC News and MSNBC Correspondent Find out who else will be at Convention, by visiting the speakers tab in the Convention App: bit.ly/NABJ24App

We’re back to spotlight some stellar published writers promoting their fiction and nonfiction books at #NABJ24 on Thurs., August 1! Don’t forget to add these sessions to your calendar: 📗The Rise and Fall of Freedman’s Bank: And Its Lasting Socio-Economic Impact on Black America by Rodney Brooks 📘A Seat at the C-Suite Table: Insights from the Leadership Journeys of African American Executives by Chuck Wallington 📕Crafting an Undeniable Book Proposal presented by Regina Brooks 📙How to Pitch Your Book to Film featuring Jesse J. Holland 📗We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men by Angela P. Dodson 📘Sam Lacy and Wendell Smith: The Dynamic Duo that Desegregated American Sports by Wayne Dawkins 📕First Draft: A Collection of Stories Chronicling Sports, Race, and Social Justice in the 21st Century by Chris Murray Check back for more interesting reads to #NABJ24 or view the schedule in the Convention app: 🔗bit.ly/NABJApp!

#NABJ24 starts bright and early tomorrow morning!☀️ Are you on your way to Chi-Town yet? We're so excited to kick-off a week of jam-packed sessions, networking events & luncheons, dynamic discussions, and endless opportunities! See you soon ✈️