Entry-level journalism job @ OC Weekly in California

OC Weekly, a 70,000-circulation alternative newsweekly covering Orange County, Calif., has an immediate opening for a part-time editorial assistant.

This entry-level position is perfect for an organized self-starter who derives satisfaction from handling multiple tasks and working independently on long-term projects. Ideal candidates will have a college degree; excellent organizational and communication skills; computer, grammar and math proficiency; and database experience.

A background in journalism is preferred. Send a resume, cover letter and list of references to: oc-edit-asst[at]villagevoicemedia.com.

Editorial assistant job @ Rhode Island daily newspaper

The Westerly Sun, a 9,000-circulation daily newspaper in Rhode Island, seeks a part-time newsroom assistant to handle obituaries, letters to the editor, engagements and weddings. Additional duties include production of news and feature pages. Newsroom and Quark experience preferred. Email resume to David Tranchida, managing editor, at dtranchida [at] thewesterlysun.com

Entry-level legal journalism job in NYC

Law360, an online daily newswire that covers breaking legal news, is hiring news assistants for its New York City newsroom.

News assistants are responsible for researching and pitching story ideas, corresponding with readers and sources, assisting reporters with advisory board meetings and background research, maintaining conference and event calendars, and light administrative work. News assistants may also be given opportunities to write for the newswire.

This position is ideal for an entry-level professional looking to gain experience in reporting; specifically developing story ideas, enhancing research skills, and sharpening reporting abilities.

Law360 offers extensive training on legal topics. Business or legal reporting experience is not required. However, professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job. Please note; qualified candidates will be asked to complete writing and reporting tests electronically.

Apply online at http://bit.ly/wnjDaq

Entry-level business journalism job in Manhattan

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is looking for an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support to the publishing department. This new position, based in New York City, is an excellent opportunity for an organized and motivated individual to learn the ins and outs of both print and electronic publishing.

A network of approximately 15,000 business communication professionals in more than 80 countries, IABC is a small and dynamic organization that will provide you with hands-on experience in the publishing industry. The Editorial Assistant will be involved in conducting research and contributing to the production of IABC's publications, from its bimonthly magazine to its monthly e-newsletter to research reports and books.

Specific duties include:
- Edit and proofread articles, research reports, book manuscripts and marketing materials
- Conduct research/benchmarking projects, including fact checking
- Assist with content audits; maintain databases of authors and reviewers
- Prepare online usage/analytics reports
- Monitor online library and work with IT to update pages
- Assist in curating/posting content for IABC's home page and content blog
- Assist in monitoring online communities and posting on various social media channels
- Prepare online surveys
- Monitor, track and process invoices
- Calculate and send author royalty checks
- Coordinate contracts and author agreements
- Respond to article submissions, queries and permissions requests
- Assist in drafting and routing copy for marketing emails

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in English or communication
- Editing and proofreading skills, previous experience preferred
- Analytical and research skills
- Experience with MS Excel, MS Word and Internet research on PCs. Familiarity with Macromedia Contribute or other web design program a plus. Familiarity with WordPress blogging platform
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail orientation a must!

Send your resume and cover letter by email to:
Heather Turbeville
Director, Content Development
hturbeville@iabc.com

Editorial assistant job @ parenting magazine near D.C.

FAMILY Magazine, a local, monthly, parenting magazine in Northern Virginia, is looking for a part time, home-based Editorial Assistant and Marketing Researcher.

This position is an opportunity to work out of your own home on a limited (during regular business hours on Mon.-Fri.) flexible schedule performing editorial support, editing, proofing and web-based research. You must have Internet access and your own computer. Compensation: $9.15 to $12 per hour depending on experience.

Expectation is for 10-15 hours per week during regular business hours (Mon.-Fri.).

Duties:
Proofing (editorial and advertising)
Web based research for events
Web based research for marketing
Interaction on Facebook

You would need to be capable of picking up proof materials at our office (Herndon/Reston location) at least twice every week during regular business hours using your own transportation.

Send application to publisher@theFAMILYmagazine.com

Editorial assistant job @ medical journal near DC

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a progressive medical and educational non-profit association, is in search of a detail-oriented Editorial Assistant with 1-2 years of related experience to join our Journals Department. The candidate will perform editorial and administrative support functions within a collaborative team environment. This position provides the opportunity to exhibit both research and analytical skills to support the enhancement of two prestigious peer-reviewed publications, Journal of Clinical Oncology (www.jco.org) and Journal of Oncology Practice (www.jopasco.org). If you have a degree in English or a related field and enjoy reading, writing, and science, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform broad research and data analysis for the purpose of suggesting enhancements for members and journal subscribers
Support authors, reviewers and editors with all aspects of the peer review process by phone, e-mail accounts and fax
Assist Associate Editors with the manuscript review process
Identify new technological capabilities that could improve the online journals and suggest possible solutions
Organize and coordinate projects involving internal and external participants that are based on research and editor and staff recommendations
Develop corporate knowledge repository for editorial processes
Generate detailed Excel reports
Perform administrative duties as needed, such as meeting organization

To qualify for this position, the successful candidate will possess:
College in English, Journalism, or other publishing-related area or equivalent experience
Advanced proficiency with managing data using Microsoft Excel
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented and professional environment

The ideal candidate will also possess:
Experience in a scholarly publishing environment
Proficiency with wiki software

ASCO operates in a Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) where employees are evaluated on performance outcomes, not presence or time. ASCO offers an excellent benefits package, subsidized parking or Metro passes, a business casual environment with a dedicated staff, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs.

Please apply online at https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/asco/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10035&esid=az

Entry-level journalism job @ Preservation magazine

Preservation, a 165,000-circulation bimonthly magazine that covers architecture, is seeking a full-time paid intern/editorial assistant. Must commit six months to the position, which is based in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities include supporting the editorial and advertising sales staff with administrative tasks, as well as writing, editing, and fact-checking stories for Preservation and PreservationNation.org.

Preservation, the magazine for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, tells the stories of extraordinary buildings and sites all over the nation through in-depth features, personal travel essays, and vibrant photography. The quarterly publication covers everything from architecture and art to history and politics, in addition to breaking news pieces online.

Skills: Applicants must be extremely organized; be willing to perform administrative tasks; be able to develop new stories (for print and online); fact-check pieces on tight deadlines; and research photos.

Qualifications: BA or graduate degree in journalism, writing, English, or a related field is preferred. Applicant must have some reporting/writing experience. (Clips are required.) Fact-checking experience is preferred, but not necessary.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and clips to dennis_hockman@nthp.org

Editorial assistant job @ music magazine near San Francisco

Acoustic Guitar, a 68,000-circulation monthly magazine that offers information related to acoustic guitars for players of all levels from beginners to teachers, is seeking an editorial assistant.

The editorial assistant will assist with the magazine and its websites, newsletters, downloads, and books. The editorial assistant will help editors in publishing digital content on our instructional guitar site, AcousticGuitarU.com, as well as provide administrative support for the editorial department, generate content for marketing e-mails, and handle special projects.

Magazine is located in San Rafael, California, just 20 minutes north of San Francisco. Applicants for this full-time position must have previous publishing/web experience or a commensurate level of journalism education. Familiarity with programs such as Excel, Word, and Access is a must. The ideal candidate will be a skilled proofreader and writer, possess solid communication skills, and have a working knowledge of HTML. We're looking for a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects. Knowledge of and the ability to play guitar is a plus.

Applicants can send résumés and cover letters to Managing Editor Mark Smith at mark@stringletter.com . No phone calls, please.

Editorial assistant job @ NYC night life website

UrbanDaddy, a New York City-based online magazine about lifestyle and nightlife, seeks a nightlife editorial assistant.

You will get to be a part of the inner workings of a leading daily internet publication. The perfect candidate will be smart and savvy with a basic knowledge of the NY nightlife and restaurant culture.

Responsibilities:
Attend events and report back to editorial director
Source new and upcoming venues, conduct interviews and fact check as needed
Go on local scouting and information gathering assignments
Work with our guides team to source for and update existing applications
Participate in calendaring sessions, editorial and creative meetings
Conduct research for stories and upcoming events and parties

Qualifications:
Must have excellent writing and communication skills
Must be highly organized, efficient and a hard worker
Must be sociable and outgoing while professionally representing the UrbanDaddy brand
Must have excellent reporting skills and a motivation to generate great stories
Must be comfortable navigating the city and attending a variety of high-end/artistic events
Strong interpersonal and phone skills are required
MUST have a love for NYC nightlife and a desire to go out and have fun
*Editorial experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a freelance position with the potential to turn full time for the right candidate. Compensation will be a weekly rate based on the negotiated schedule.

Requirements:
Full time, 4 days and 1 night a week, schedule will vary

**We receive so many applications that we regret we may not be able to respond to all candidates. We will contact you if we decide to pursue with a phone interview. If you are a final candidate, you will need to interview in person in NY.

NO PHONE CALLS. Really, we mean it. GOOD LUCK and THANKS for your interest!

To Apply, please follow this link: http://jobvite.com/m?3sZPcfwc

Editorial assistant job @ D.C. non-profit

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 54,000 members/physicians, seeks an editorial assistant to assist with producing its publications.

Specifically, the editorial assistant will provide:

Editorial support: Assist Managing Editor with revision of manuscripts in development (eg, Practice Bulletins, Committee Opinions, Technology Assessments, Task Force reports, grant-related documents, health records, and books); proofread copy at each stage of development (manuscript, page proofs, blueline proofs); review manuscripts for consistency with ACOG guidelines; direct queries appropriately to staff or authors; resolve queries through follow-up or research; input corrections marked by others.

Manuscript processing and tracking support: Track manuscripts in development and production; follow up to ensure that all materials are received in a timely fashion; request permission to borrow materials under copyright; convert computer files from authors and outside departments; word process manuscripts to include preparation of technical and complex tabular material, format manuscripts for production; coordinate manuscripts for review and monitor progress with staff, members of the Task Forces, work groups or Committees, and ACOG Fellows or consultants who are authors or reviewers of manuscripts in development or production; arrange for reference verification; maintain paper and computer files of manuscript revisions.

Document support for meetings: Compile all necessary agenda items and background materials for documents in development, including relevant ACOG publications, as assigned; copy and distribute manuscripts/proofs; attend task force and committee meetings as necessary to incorporate manuscript changes on hard copy or electronically.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Interest in women's health care issues preferred. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience proofreading and editing, preferably medical, scientific, or technical publications. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of computers, including Windows, MS Word, and Internet applications. Solid written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with multiple staff, meet deadlines, and handle a diverse workload. Ability to organize projects, follow directions and complete assignments without supervision, show good judgment, and pay attention to detail. Experience in staffing committees with document development helpful.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1051221

Editorial assistant job @ Smithsonian magazine

Smithsonian, a 2 million-circulation monthly magazine about science, culture and history, is seeking an editorial assistant. The entry-level job is based in Washington, D.C., and pays between $30,000 and $39,000, depending on experience.

The editorial assistant provides support to senior edit staff, processes copy changes and distributes proofs, contributes original material as assigned to the magazine’s website, and facilitates the application process for the magazine’s writing internship.

Click here for more info and to download application. Deadline is June 23.

Entry-level journalism job @ NY Post

The New York Post, a 500,000-circulation daily newspaper in Manhattan, seeks an editorial assistant for its features department.

This position is a hybrid role combining administrative and creative duties. On the one hand you will be expected to process invoices, order supplies and organize the smooth running of the 30-strong department,among other admin duties. On the other hand, you will be expected to generate ideas about life in NYC and pop culture as well as write about those topics.


The ideal candidate will have the following credentials: A college degree, ideally in journalism or with a focus in writing and/or English. At least one year work experience at a magazine and/or newspaper, where you have combined administrative duties with writing, researching and reporting. A comfort level with company systems including processing invoices and liaising with other departments such as human resources, facilities, IT, accounting and finance. A passion for journalism, demonstrated by freelance assignments taken on while at school or writing for a college publication. A willingness to work hard at sometimes menial tasks and support a 30-strong team of writers and editors with a myriad of issues
An excellent can-do attitude and ability to foster good relationships with all kinds of people. Tons of initiative.

Send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to featuresjobs@nypost.com.

Journalism jobs @ North Jersey Media Group

North Jersey Media Group, a chain of daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and magazines in northern New Jersey, has several openings at the moment:

• Editorial assistant in Butler, NJ
• Reporter to cover Cedar Grove, NJ
• Reporter in Ridgewood, NJ
• News Editor in Woodland Park, NJ

Editorial assistant job @ Harvard Magazine

Harvard Magazine is seeking an entry-level editorial assistant to manage editorial processes for production, maintenance, and marketing of its website. '

The magazine is an editorially independent, bimonthly magazine that keeps alumni connected to each other and their university by reporting on alumni affairs, Harvard's challenges and opportunities, and the intellectual life of the University. We are a small staff, open to creative ideas and eager to make our website more dynamic and provide a richer online experience for our readers.

The position's responsibilities include managing production of online issues of the magazine; managing production of multimedia Web Extra content that accompanies and complements the print issues; writing engaging copy for and overseeing production of e-mail newsletters and other promotional vehicles-and expanding the array of such vehicles; managing the magazine's social media presence; and performing website production and maintenance tasks.

In addition to these production-oriented responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be responsible for reporting and writing stories, principally for online publication. The online editorial associate will need to think strategically, suggesting new ideas for connection and integration between print and Web products, and between the magazine's website and others.

Bachelor's degree preferred; demonstrated news judgment, news writing ability, ability to produce on deadline; strong knowledge of Web writing style; demonstrated proficiency in creating content and marketing language for websites and social media; experience at one or more websites or publications with an online presence; previous work with a Web content management system, and experience with multimedia production and social media in a work setting, are pluses but not requirements; familiarity with Harvard a plus; familiarity with universities or higher-education institutions and their alumni a plus. May be occasional night and weekend work.

Apply online at http://www.employment.harvard.edu. Please refer to req #23455BR.

Editorial asst. job @ SC Magazine in NYC

SC Magazine, a global magazine that covers IT security, has an opening for an Editorial & Sales Assistant in the New York office.

This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience, knowledge and expertise in both editorial and sales functions, with some assistance needed for events planning as well. Generally, however, duties would be split about 50/50 between the editorial and sales departments.

The successful candidate will be confident, inquisitive, conscientious, responsible and enthusiastic, and should possess a strong desire to learn and progress. The need to be proactive in staying ahead of myriad project deadlines also is key.

Much of the role will involve providing general administrative support to both the editorial and sales teams, including managing budgets and expenses, meeting schedules and minutes, surveys, and subscriptions. Other tasks also would include maintaining databases and emailing out correspondence, overseeing the distribution on email newsletters, assisting editorial staff with live events, helping with editorial content on the website and in the magazine, and much, much more.

In short, if you’re a curious, knowledge-seeking Jack-of-all-trades, who wishes to get a taste of trade publishing from all sides and who thrives on collaboration and a job well done, this could be the job for you. Ultimately, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as they can handle.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter with the subject header, “Assistant Position,” to David Steifman, Advertising Director of SC Magazine, at David.steifman@haymarketmedia.com

Editorial assistant job @ White Plains, NY news site

White Plains Patch, a local news website near New York City, is looking for a freelance reporter to cover hard and breaking news in White Plains, and act as an assistant to the editor.

You must have a car, live close to White Plains and have a camera (video camera and editing ability a major plus). Must be able to cover hard news—such as, municipal and school meetings and budgets—during the day, night and some weekends. Background in journalism required, past job or internship experience and editing skills a plus.

Contact editor Dina Sciortino at dina.sciortino@patch.com with resume and clips.

Editorial assistant job @ NYC real estate magazine

The Real Deal, a 60,000-circulation magazine that covers New York City real estate, seeks editorial assistant in its Manhattan office.

The junior-level position will involve assisting with all aspects of putting together the monthly magazine and daily website, including researching and reporting.

E-mail a cover letter, resume and up to three clips to editor Stuart W. Elliott at jobs@therealdeal.com.

Editorial assistant job @ CQ Press

CQ Press's college publishing group seeks an editorial assistant to support new product development in the history, journalism/mass communication, and political science textbooks markets. He/she is responsible for a number of tasks that improve our productivity and efficiency. Click here for more info and to apply online.

Editorial assistant job @ Allentown, Pa. newspaper

The East Penn Press, a 5,000-circulation weekly newspaper in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area, seeks a part-time editorial assistant.

Journalism and computer skills a must. Digital photo skills a plus. Responsibilities include covering meetings, activities and events, copy input and copy editing, and proofreading pages. Some evening hours.

Send resume and letter of inquiry to Debbie Galbraith to dgalbraith@tnonline.com.

Editorial asst. @ Pet Age magazine

Pet Age, a 23,000-circulation magazine covering the pet retail industry, seeks a part-time editorial assistant. The 20-hour per week job is based in Chicago.

"Duties include maintaining product database, writing product descriptions, fact checking/researching/ interviewing, and basic clerical tasks (e.g., filing, photocopying)," the ad states. "We offer flexible scheduling, benefits (vacation, continuing education, bonus program, 401k/profit-sharing plan, transportation subsidy), a casual atmosphere, and a salary of up to $15/hr. "

By Sept. 29, submit cover letter, resume, and clips to Pet Age Magazine, 18 S. Michigan Ave., #1100, Chicago, IL 60603.