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This listing of professional and scholarship opportunities within Texas is updated weekly and is provided as a service to members of the Texas chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. If you are aware of opportunities within your organization, please email such information to chapter secretary Analisa Nazareno. Listings are emailed to members on Thursday mornings.
Print & Wire | Radio | Television | Online | Multimedia | Freelance
PRINT & WIRE OPPORTUNITIES
COPY EDITOR
The Dallas Business Journal has an immediate opening for a highly focused and deadline-oriented copy editor who is comfortable working on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines. The right candidate will have a solid understanding of business concepts as well as AP style, grammar and the InCopy/InDesign publishing platform. The ideal candidate will want to work with a team of talented journalists and designers who are dedicated to producing only the highest-quality print and online content for a demanding audience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your most persuasive cover letter, no more than five of your best examples of news content editing and salary expectations to Editor Kevin Bumgarner.
NATURAL GAS MARKETS REPORTER
Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a Natural Gas Beat Reporter for its Houston bureau. While the focus will be on North America, the person will define natural gas' evolving role as its market becomes global in a time of climate change reform. Production and consumption trends will also be a prominent aspect of the beat, as well as the natural gas futures market and investigation of significant futures market moves. Preferred candidates will have experience reporting on energy, but candidates with knowledge or a keen interest will be considered. Applicants should apply online at www.dowjones.com/careers with Job ID: 105671 and also send their resume and several clips to Mark Long, News Editor, at +1 (201) 938 4427 and John Biers, Houston Bureau Chief, +1 (713) 547 9214.
CRUDE OIL MARKETS REPORTER
Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a general assignment oil industry reporter for its Houston bureau. S/he will be reporting on and writing about U.S. oil industry trends, including the development of new oil basins, tracking oil finds in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore and news from small- and mid-cap producers. This job will also involve keeping tabs on the Gulf Coast physical crude oil market. Dow Jones is also looking for an oil refining beat reporter to report on and write about U.S. refiners. The person in this role will have a chance to see this fascinating and complex industry from the inside and will break news on refinery operations. Much of this job involves cultivating sources within the refineries themselves. Some domestic travel involved. Preferred candidates will have experience reporting on energy, but candidates with knowledge or a keen interest will be considered. Applicants should apply online at www.dowjones.com/careers for Job ID: 109634 and also send their resume and several clips to Anna Raff, Assistant Managing Editor, at +1 (201) 938 4426 and John Biers, Houston Bureau Chief, +1 (713) 547 9214.
PUBLICATION MANAGER
The editor of a local South Asian newspaper (Voice of Asia) in Houston is looking for someone to take charge of a nascent publication he started, called the Asian Business Journal. His name is Koshy Thomas and can be reached at 281-564-5140. It's a small community paperesque shop but could be a good opportunity for someone who wants experience managing an entire publication.
ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT EDITOR
The Dallas Morning News is seeking an experienced editor to work with a cluster of five reporters who cover government, municipal and political issues. The ideal editor will have a penchant for hard news stories yet be able to recognize the importance of and be able to bring forth great storytelling; a recognition of the Web's importance to the newspaper and its readers; the ability to work well with award-winning photo and graphics editors; strong computer-assisted reporting/editing skills; interpersonal and communication skills that can be drawn upon to work closely with a variety of personalities and experience levels; and demonstrated leadership skills. Candidates must be able to show a history of teamwork and of editing strong daily and enterprise reporting. Please contact Assistant Managing Editor/News Chris Buckle or Deputy Managing Editor/News Leona Allen for details.
HOME STAFF WRITER/REPORTER
The Dallas Morning News is currently seeking a staff writer for the Home section. The writer would cover home design with an emphasis on the local scene. Stories range from product briefs to 40-inch profiles of local people and how they live. The job includes pulling products from local retailers to represent a variety of styles and sources. The writer also spends time working with photographers to style photos both in the studio and on location. We are looking for someone with a strong knowledge of design, but with the versatility to cover everything from recycling to home technology. The writer also helps the editor coordinate with the art and photo departments. Candidates must have at least three to five years reporting experience covering the topic. Multi-media reporting experience is a plus. Please email Home Editor Mariana Greene or call her at 214-977-8407 with any questions regarding the position. Internal candidates interested in applying for the position should complete an Internal Application form and send it along with their resume to Cindy MacFarlane in the TDMN Human Resources Department. Outside candidates should apply by email.
RADIO OPPORTUNITIES
WEB/BROADCAST REPORTER
The Dallas Business Journal has an immediate opening for a talented Web/broadcast reporter who has a passion for breaking news in a highly competitive environment. In addition to producing sophisticated online content, the ideal candidate also will be comfortable giving radio and broadcast reports of local business news. The right candidate will have a strong sense of belief in what they do, and the discipline and focus to produce their best work every day. Their inquisitiveness, desire to learn, persistence and adaptability will pay off with excellent online content for this newspaper and great career opportunities within American City Business Journals, the country's largest publisher of business-to-business print and online news. Those interested should take great pride in producing content in a team environment for a highly sophisticated business decision-maker audience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your most persuasive cover letter, no more than five news clips and salary expectations to Editor Kevin Bumgarner.
ARTS UNIT DIRECTOR
North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for an Arts Unit Director. The Arts Unit Director is a grant-funded position responsible for the development and implementation of KERA's multimedia arts content initiative focused on increasing public awareness and appreciation of the arts in coordination with area arts organizations. This position will provide editorial guidance to KERA's arts unit and editorial coordination across departments and platforms. The Arts Unit Director acts as a key liaison between KERA and the North Texas arts community and establishes strategic partnerships. This position will manage the arts unit team, including a multimedia producer with emphasis on radio/Web production, Web developer and production coordinator, as well as plan and administer the arts unit budget. The Arts Unit Director maintains an extensive knowledge of and contacts with North Texas artists and cultural organizations. This position coordinates selection of stories with other KERA content areas, and provides staff with subject expertise and contacts with experts, interviewees and contributors. The Arts Unit Director solicits and reviews content from arts organizations and users for broadcast, online and school/after school distribution. This position also works in cooperation with all departments to develop and execute multiplatform strategies to achieve KERA's strategic content, development and organizational operations goals. The Arts Unit Director oversees regular evaluation of the arts initiative, including formal quarterly assessments that will be shared with funders and supporters, and assessments by an outside evaluator. This position supports promotional and community relations activities as well as fundraising activities.
This successful candidate must show a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-departmental teams and multiple external partners. A Bachelor of Arts degree or evidence of significant professional accomplishment is required. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years' management experience in a related field, a demonstrated interest in the arts, and excellent writing, editing, editorial and communication skills. Knowledge of journalism standards, operations and ethics is essential as well as knowledge of radio, television or Web content creation. Computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook is required and a proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Please forward your resume to us via e-mail or fax to 214-740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TELEVISION OPPORTUNITIES
WEB/BROADCAST REPORTER
The Dallas Business Journal has an immediate opening for a talented Web/broadcast reporter who has a passion for breaking news in a highly competitive environment. In addition to producing sophisticated online content, the ideal candidate also will be comfortable giving radio and broadcast reports of local business news. The right candidate will have a strong sense of belief in what they do, and the discipline and focus to produce their best work every day. Their inquisitiveness, desire to learn, persistence and adaptability will pay off with excellent online content for this newspaper and great career opportunities within American City Business Journals, the country's largest publisher of business-to-business print and online news. Those interested should take great pride in producing content in a team environment for a highly sophisticated business decision-maker audience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your most persuasive cover letter, no more than five news clips and salary expectations to Editor Kevin Bumgarner.
ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES
EDITOR POSITIONS
Online Rewrite Editor - Assist with providing around-the-clock breaking news coverage for the El Paso Times Web site. Produce online-only content, such as special multimedia projects and coordinate blogs and other contributors. Supervise the assignment of breaking news stories to reporters, coordinate coverage for the Web site and post updates. Edit stories for publication on Web site and in newspaper. Initially report and write some breaking news stories. Develop multimedia projects for enterprise and spot news stories. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in communication or related fields and at least two to
four years of journalism experience required. Must be able to show excellent news judgment in the assignment of stories and other tasks. Must be proficient with computers and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
REPORTER POSITIONS
Argus Media - Energy Markets Specialist - Location: Houston, TX. Argus Media, the global energy price reporting service, is looking for market reporters for its busy Houston bureau. Argus reporters analyze energy prices and supply/demand fundamentals, chase market-sensitive news, and write intelligent feature stories for our specialized audience. We publish daily pricing reports as well as business intelligence journals covering market trends, corporate activity and investment, government policy and international developments affecting the energy markets. This is an exciting opportunity to constantly learn about the fast-moving energy markets, to meet and interview some of the key individuals in the sector, and to become an expert and observer at the same time. Experience of business journalism and/or energy trading is preferred. Applicants should have a college degree in disciplines like journalism, economics, business, political science or others with an emphasis on independent thinking, analysis and writing. Fluency in a foreign language - notably Spanish or Portuguese - is a plus. We offer extensive training in the energy industry and in journalism. We also offer generous European-style medical, dental, retirement, and vacation benefits. Learn more about Argus at www.argusmediagroup.com. Argus Media has focused on energy news since 1970 and has built a respected brand throughout the world. Our worldwide team over 200 strong is based in offices in London, Houston, Washington, Moscow, Singapore and other major cities. Apply by emailing your resume and any writing samples with "Energy Reporter" in the subject line. No calls please.
WEB/BROADCAST REPORTER
The Dallas Business Journal has an immediate opening for a talented Web/broadcast reporter who has a passion for breaking news in a highly competitive environment. In addition to producing sophisticated online content, the ideal candidate also will be comfortable giving radio and broadcast reports of local business news. The right candidate will have a strong sense of belief in what they do, and the discipline and focus to produce their best work every day. Their inquisitiveness, desire to learn, persistence and adaptability will pay off with excellent online content for this newspaper and great career opportunities within American City Business Journals, the country's largest publisher of business-to-business print and online news. Those interested should take great pride in producing content in a team environment for a highly sophisticated business decision-maker audience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your most persuasive cover letter, no more than five news clips and salary expectations to Editor Kevin Bumgarner.
HEALTH WRITER/PRODUCER FOR CNN.COM
Must have experience writing health news writing and editing, 5 years producing/writing/editing in a major news market; demonstrated understanding of multimedia storytelling; solid knowledge of online publishing process; 4-year college degree; excellent communication skills; solid news judgment; creativity; attitude (eager, energetic, team-oriented); ability to execute during breaking news situations; flexibility (can deal with rapid changes in news, adapt to breaking news, handle several tasks at once); visual and presentation aptitude and understanding of presentation and online publishing process.
The duties for a Writer/Producer for health and wellness coverage will do all that expected of a writer and of a producer: Writing breaking news stories as assigned, working with wires.cnn copy, monitoring wire services, CNN air and other sources. Researching and reporting original stories as assigned. In non-breaking news situations, a Writer/Producer will handle all aspects of a mosaic, as assigned by an assignment producer or coordinating producer or other supervisor, including writing text, selecting and cropping photos, requesting or adding video and other elements. Writer/Producers will pitch stories, research and report assignments, and plan mosaics that optimize multimedia and interactivity, adhering to network guidance and standards. The Writer/Producer is expected to follow the assigned story's development throughout the day and amend the story as necessary. When performing producer duties, sections writer/producer must fill in for section producers as needed. In addition, must work closely with the rest of the newsroom including news gathering, I-Report, APs and design. This person is also asked to handle partnership and sponsorship demands as needed. This person must be a team player able to juggle multiple assignments and demands. He or she should develop a good working relationship in other parts of CNN for TV/Web integration opportunities and coordinate coverage plans with WiresCNN. When producing a section, the Writer/Producer will prioritize stories and assignments with assignment and coordinating producers, and with the Senior Producer for sections, as needed. At times, the Writer/Producer may step in to the assignment producer role, working closely with the main page producer to prioritize stories and make assignments to Writers, Associate Producers and Senior Associate Producers.
If you are interested, you should email a resume and introduction letter to the CNN recruiter, Brooke Bakalar.
MULTIMEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
WEB/BROADCAST REPORTER
The Dallas Business Journal has an immediate opening for a talented Web/broadcast reporter who has a passion for breaking news in a highly competitive environment. In addition to producing sophisticated online content, the ideal candidate also will be comfortable giving radio and broadcast reports of local business news. The right candidate will have a strong sense of belief in what they do, and the discipline and focus to produce their best work every day. Their inquisitiveness, desire to learn, persistence and adaptability will pay off with excellent online content for this newspaper and great career opportunities within American City Business Journals, the country's largest publisher of business-to-business print and online news. Those interested should take great pride in producing content in a team environment for a highly sophisticated business decision-maker audience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your most persuasive cover letter, no more than five news clips and salary expectations to Editor Kevin Bumgarner.
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT COORDINATOR
North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a multimedia content coordinator in the Production Department. This position will report to the Director of Multimedia Production and will be responsible for shooting and editing and enhancing KERA digital content. This position will shoot and edit digital content, assist with editing and grip on shoots, enhance on-line KERA video offerings, generate podcasts (audio and video), input video into non-linear systems, author DVDs, make dubs, and carry out other production related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in television or multimedia production. The ability to work with a wide-range of producers and staff on multiple formats and types of productions along with the ability to provide creative and technically accurate attention to detail and work is essential. Verifiable shooting, editing and DVD authoring samples will be required for consideration. Recommendations from former instructors or associates will also be requested. Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214-740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75201.
FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES
FREELANCERS
Texas Diversity Magazine, a start-up magazine affiliated with the Texas Diversity Council, is looking for freelancers to contribute to the quarterly magazine. Those interested in freelancing for the magazine should email Dennis Kennedy, publisher of the magazine.
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
Dallas member Arnel Trovada's marketing and communications firm, TrovadaDavis, is looking for freelance journalists who want to write restaurant reviews, cover events, and generate other content for a Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau print magazine called DallasAsian. "The publication will support the current web site, www.dallasasian.com," Arnel says. "The publication will be used to market Dallas as place to travel and play." The CVB plans to distribute the mag through area hotels and probably to area businesses. "The target audience will be Asian Americans and people interested in anything Asiana," Arnel says. "Neighborhoods, shopping and eating locations will be profiled." Interested? Email Arnel.
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