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: Multimedia Editor at MSNBC

Msnbc.com is seeking an experienced Multimedia Producer / Picture Editor in the NYC area. We are looking for an individual who can collaborate with internal teams, parent companies and content providers. The Multimedia Team supports all section of the site by editing compelling photojournalism and multimedia on a daily basis and on bigger projects. Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and interpersonal skills are necessary. A 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. An innovative spirit, passion for digital media, and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, sometimes hectic environment are highly desirable. A BA degree in Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism or other disciplines that emphasize visual storytelling and multimedia production and/or editing is required. Strong candidates with equivalent experience or education will be considered. A minimum of two years experience producing…

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Job Openings at Medill School at Northwestern University

From Rich Gordon, chair of the multimedia search committee at the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University (for questions, contact him at richgor@northwestern.edu): The Medill School at Northwestern University is seeking to hire two faculty members in multimedia journalism. It's an exciting time here as we revamp the school's curriculum to prepare students for 21st century journalism careers. As recently as two years ago, a student could complete his or her studies at Medill without ever being required to produce a story in a form other than text. Now all students are expected to develop proficiency in still photography, audio, video and online journalism. All of them must bring audio recorders, video cameras and laptop computers with multimedia production software. Our new curricula call for all students to develop visual literacy, build multimedia storytelling skills and prepare themselves for a world where content and advertising are "pulled" by consumers rather than "pushed"…

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Job Openings at the Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press has a couple of job openings- one as an entry level photographer with multimedia experience, and one geared toward video. Staff Photographer, Detroit Free Press The Emmy Award winning photography & video department at the Detroit Free Press seeks a Staff Photographer to shoot and produce video, multimedia and photographic content for our publications across platforms. Our goal is to tell stories and touch people with our work. Video and still photography experience is a must for this opening. Other multimedia experience, even use of flash would be a plus. To see some of our work: www.freep.com/emmys www.freep.com/respect www.freep.com/pitbulls www.freep.com/woodward200 www.freep.com/mvagusta Please contact Deputy Director of Photography Kathy Kieliszewski at kkieliszewski@freepress.com. Please include portfolio (links are fine) and resume. Staff Photographer The job is for a fulltime Staff Photographer who can contribute immediately to the photographic and multimedia aspects of the news organization. Staff Photographers work a 37.5-hour…

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Job Opening- Producer, NPR Digital Media

Producer I (Video), NPR Digital Media Pitches story ideas. Shoots and edits video on news, arts and music subjects; collaborates with NPR reporters and producers to create video reports; develops ideas for series on recurring features; consults on appropriate video tools and technology; helps establish technical standards for video; trains and mentors staff on tools and creative approach; and cultivates relationships with third-party video sources. Five years of professional television and/or video experience in a news or documentary setting required. Must be an idea machine with the skills to follow through; demonstrated excellence as a writer and visual storyteller; demonstrated expertise in video shooting and editing; experience working on a Web publication or demonstrable passion for new media platforms, tools and approaches; familiarity with a variety of computer systems and software applications; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow; and understanding of journalistic ethics; experience maintaining high journalistic standards…

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