Job Opening: Web Editor, Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Publications, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is currently seeking an experienced Web Editor to manage the overall editing and direction of the Smithsonian Website. The successful candidate will have experience both as an innovative manager of a dynamic high-quality educational or news website as well as an editor with excellent skills and a commitment to the highest journalist standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develop the editorial vision, strategic plans and editorial calendars for the site. • Work with marketing/advertising sales team to communicate editorial plans. • Oversee online editorial budget. • Develop, manage and edit Web-only stories, multimedia packages and Web departments by freelancers and editorial staff. • Work with production staff to create multimedia packages. • Develop and maintain web features promoting quality user-generated content, such as videos, text messages, photos, comments, graphics, and other ideas. • Conceptualize and direct…

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Job Opening: Video Producer at NPR’s Bryant Park Project

NPR has several job openings listed, including: Producer ll, Video , Bryant Park Project (#WEB 1749) Generates video story ideas for the Bryant Park Project website, from original individual stories to recurring features; shoots and edits video; identifies video from external sources that we can obtain, publish, feature, and/or discuss on air or online; helps develop and cultivate a video strategy for Bryant Park; maintains a close relationship with NPR Digital Media and helps maintain standards and overall video strategy for NPR; makes and manages video assignments to freelancers; cultivates and manages relationships with outside sources of video material. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years television and/or professional video experience in a news or documentary setting; must be an idea machine with the skills to follow through; demonstrated excellence as a writer and visual story teller; demonstrated expertise in video shooting and editing; demonstrated experience with desktop…

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Job Opening: Media Producer at the J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum is hiring for several positions, including: Media Producer, Collections Information & Access, The J. Paul Getty Museum Requisition: 2862 The Collections Information & Access department of the J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a media producer to lead the development and implementation of educational multimedia regarding the Museum's collection and exhibitions. Media projects include audio tours, media-rich digital presentations, interactive installations, and videos about the Museum's collection, art-making techniques, conservation projects, and exhibitions. The producer oversees media projects from conception through completion, serving as the primary contact for internal and external parties for content development, and administrative and related technology matters. Creates and executes project proposals, specifications, and budgets; develops and manages multiple concurrent project plans; helps to shape and define the experience of the Museum visitorboth physical and virtual; and ensures quality and consistency across media product lines. Collections Information & Access is a highly creative, collaborative,…

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Job Opening- Informational Graphics Editor/Asst. Professor

From the Missouri School of Journalism/Columbia Missourian: You know that informational graphics are crucial for any modern news product worthy of the name. You know how shallow the pool of talented professionals with the ability to create such graphics. Why not consider a job that lets you help the industry address both issues? You’ll oversee information graphics at a cutting-edge print and online news product while introducing a new generation of students to the skills and theories of the field. The Missouri School of Journalism has such a position. You’ll teach a class and use its students as your staff to produce infographics and interactive information presentations for our web site and daily community newspaper. The Columbia Missourian is edited by professionals and staffed by students from our classes. And, as a bonus, we’re one of the few two-newspaper towns left, so the competition will keep you moving. You’ll be in charge…

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Job Opening: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The visual department is seeking a multi-media picture editor. The editor in this full-time, bargaining unit position will coordinate online visual coverage with editors, writers, and photographers. We are seeking a strong visual thinker who finds fresh ways to create engaging and informative video and photojournalism. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge and curiosity about news of all kinds and show a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content. This editor is able to execute a strategic vision for visuals on the web and can supervise, coach, and motivate staff. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and interpersonal skills are necessary. Knowledge of broadcast production, audio editing, video editing, print picture editing, and Macromedia Flash are required. All applications should be in hard-copy form and include a digital portfolio on DVD or links to current work. Send to: Sherman Williams Assistant Managing Editor/Visual Journalism…

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