MEMBERSHIP

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NABJ-Chicago Chapter is the official National Association of Black Journalist chapter in Chicago. If you are a local member, we appreciate your support and we also encourage you to join the national organizations Check out www.nabj.org daily to find out why your national membership matters. Please register while you are there.

JOB OPENINGS AND SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS

Employers: If you want to tap into our resource of media professionals, send an e-mail titled “NABJ-Chicago Job Listings” to our inbox at nabjccsecretary@nabjchicago.org and you can also reach our members through our Facebook page.  Find our group “NABJ-Chicago.”

Computer Assisted Reporting journalist (Chicago Tribune)
Deadline: May 4, 2012

 The Chicago Tribune is seeking a CAR journalist who can serve a 2-year residency for the newsroom.  The candidate for this Computer Assisted Reporting position should have proven watchdog skills and experience with every facet of story development, from filing FOIA requests to finishing a polished draft of a newspaper story and its digital package.  Clips should show proven results of this kind of work.

A key part of the job is to work with suburban reporters assigned to specific towns to tell stories that can be told only by those with command of hard data. This journalist also will be looking independently for enterprise stories.

This reporter also will be a member of our CAR team and will have the opportunity to work on other projects with seasoned database reporters.

Interested candidates should apply to Deputy Managing Editor Peter Kendall by May 4. 

**Note – This program is only open to journalists reporting in the United States.

1) How the VA works. An in-depth understanding of this complex bureaucracy and how to get crucial information.

3) Is the VA capable of delivering the quality health care — especially mental health treatment — returning soldiers will need?

4) What information/data is available for reporters to answer those key questions?

5) Which laws and programs – state and federal – are working and which ones aren’t when it comes to providing help for veterans at a time when our economy is struggling?

6) Computer-Assisted Reporting techniques. How to get beyond the anecdotal and dive into the bureaucratic maze to figure out what’s wrong with the VA system.

7) How to take your reporting several notches up the ladder of watchdog journalism.

How to present your stories on multi-media platforms.

Al Tompkins – The Poynter Institute’s senior faculty for broadcasting and online. For almost 10 years, thousands of people a day read his online journalism story idea column “Al’s Morning Meeting” on Poynter.org. Tompkins is the author of the book “Aim For The Heart: A Guide for TV Producers and Reporters,” which was adopted by more than 75 universities as their main broadcast writing textbook. He co-authored four editions of the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation’s “Newsroom Ethics” workbook. Tompkins joined Poynter’s faculty from his job as news director at WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tenn. For 24 years, he worked as a photojournalist, reporter, producer, anchor, assistant news director, special projects/investigations director, documentary producer and news director.

Other faculty will include representatives from veterans organizations and the US Veterans Administration

The News Literacy Project, Chicago Education Coordinator (full-time) (2.2.12)

Opportunity

NLP is currently searching for an enterprising candidate to maintain and grow our portfolio of excellent participating schools in the Chicago area. This person will work directly with our Chicago program manager to become the lead coordinator for at least 10 sites throughout the city, and will be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining relationships with administration and faculty;

• Collaborating with faculty to design effective news literacy units based on NLP materials;

• Supporting teachers and students throughout the unit, including the creation of original

• Organizing and attending field trips for students with partner news organizations;

• Conducting professional development and other training sessions for teachers and media professionals

• Contributing to national and local strategy sessions with strong ideas for growth,

• Organizing and prioritizing a high volume of these and other diverse tasks

Requirements and Compensation

This full-time position starts as soon as possible and offers the ability to work from home much

of the time. All candidates must:

· Have a four-year college degree;

· Be able and willing to travel to unit sites all across Chicago (must have own car);

· Have strong communication and organization skills, as well as solid digital skills;

· Place a high priority on punctuality and prompt follow-through;

· Have some journalism or education experience;

· Be flexible and capable of working independently, and open to occasional evening hours;

· Significant experience in either journalism or teaching is a major plus. Skills and experience in graphic design and/or event planning are also desirable.

The annual salary range is $40,000 – $50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan, will also be offered.

If you possess a strong combination of the above skills and qualifications and are interested in being considered for this position, please email a concise cover letter, resume and three references with contact information to our Chicago program manager, Peter Adams, at peteradams@thenewsliteracyproject.org with “Chicago Education Coordinator” in the subject

The News Literacy Project is an equal opportunity employer.

with “Chicago Education Coordinator” in the subject

Intern, WBEZ-FM (10.5.11)

WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago is looking for an intern for their news room. Interns will get to work side by side with reporters in gathering stories for our local newscasts. Interns will get to cover press conferences, post stories to WBEZ.org, learn how to write broadcast news copy and audio editing. The internship duration is four to six months depending on the availability of the intern. Internship begins at the end of October.

The stipend for this internship is $5000 and is funded by a generous grant from the Davee Foundation

Send resumes and samples of work to: George Lara. Internship Director. glara@wbez.org

Red Eye General Assignment Reporter (Tribune, 7.28.11)

https://careers-tribune.icims.com/jobs/19258/job?hub=8

Local Editor (Patch, 7.28.11)

http://www.indeed.com/q-Local-Editor-Patch-Com-l-Illinois-jobs.html

Director of Corporate Communications (Johnson Publishing, 6.12.11)
The Director of Corporate Communications will lead the  development and
implementation of the company’s overall communications  strategy, including
plans for JPC, EBONY, JET and Fashion Fair  Cosmetics.  S/He will work
collaboratively with senior leadership to  develop and implement communication
strategies to broaden the impact of  JPC’s products and enhance the image of the
company and its brands.   S/He will develop, implement and oversee programs that
deliver impactful  organizational messaging for employees, business partners,
customers  and all other stakeholder.  H/She will manage public relations
including  media relations, community relations, and internal and external
communications.

Duties and Responsibilities
•    Develop strategic communications strategy and public relations  plans to
promote the JPC’s brands, products, programs and people.
•    Develop and direct all public relations efforts to communicate  corporate
objectives to any JPC stakeholders and to the community at  large.
•    Collaborate with key members of each business unit to develop and  conduct PR
programs that meet corporate and business unit objectives.
•    Develop a PR calendar at a strategic level that aligns with the rest of the
business.
•    Maintain effective working relationships with members of traditional and
social media.
•    Serve as a primary media spokesperson and oversee writing and  distribution of
press releases, fact sheets, etc. to media outlets.
•    Support and advise management in handling sensitive communication  matters
including inquiries from the press, interest groups, and members  of the public.
•    Develop and direct effective employee communications programs.
•    Identify opportunities that support marketing efforts and drive sales  by
leveraging media outlets to gain earned media placement and exposure.
•    Develop and manage the annual communication budget.
•    Serve as the primary writer for C-Suite executives, working directly  with
them to produce a wide variety of written and oral communiqués and  ensure
preparation and training for press/media/public speaking events.
•    Serve as unofficial JPC historian and operate a repository of historical
materials.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Required
•    Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the design and execution of
communications and public relations activities.
•    Successful experience writing press releases, talking points, speeches, and
presentation materials.
•    Must possess and be able to develop a comprehensive network of press  contacts
and have a proven track record in pitching stories.
•    Strong, creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal
communication skill.
•    Strong oral and written skills.
•    Experience developing and managing budgets.
•    Experience in hiring, training, developing and supervising personnel.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
•    Flexibility and willingness to work beyond “normal working hours” in order to
meet goals and timelines.
Other
•    Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or public
relations.
•    Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public or media relations.
•    Demonstrated success in creating, implementing and measuring PR programs and
campaigns.
•    Demonstrated success in leveraging PR for market and development and branding
campaigns.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to:
Johnson Publishing Company
820 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
fax:  312-322-0039
jobs@johnsonpublishing.com

Business Reporter (Chicago Tribune, 5.31.11)

The Business section of the Tribune seeks a general assignment reporter to cover commercial real estate, the Chicago markets and other stories. Some of the most successful and influential people in Chicago do their work in plain sight. They are the builders and investors and managers responsible for Chicago’s skyline, shopping malls and city neighborhoods. The trick is being first to understand what they are planning, and analyzing the impact. Who’s building, buying or selling, and why? These are some of the city’s biggest and best-connected personalities. This reporter also will keep a focus on the futures market, one of Chicago’s global industries. The goal in covering both topics will be to remain focused on the bigger picture, connecting the dots to bring readers a clearer understanding of how Chicago’s economy develops over time. Additional G.A. responsibilities come with the job.

Workplace Features Reporter (Chicago Tribune, 5.31.11)

The Tribune’s Business section seeks a workplace features reporter to explore how the region’s executives, managers and other employees think and act on the job. How do they get ahead? And where do they go to lunch? We’re looking for a curious, outgoing reporter who writes with clarity and style to explore the culture of the corporate cubicle and other workplace and career development issues. The beat swings wide to include lifestyle topics, but there may be some ancillary beat responsibilities. This is a job that could be ideal for a newer reporter with an interest, but not a background, in business reporting.

If you are interested in either position, please contact Mike Lev at mlev@tribune.com.

Director of Features/Assistant News Editor/The Record (Bergen County, NJ) (5.23.11)

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San Francisco Web Producer (5.23.11)

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LA/MIA TV Openings (5.23.11)

KTLA in LA also has several positions open, including several backpack journalists’ positions and 2 traditional reporter openings. The ND is close to hiring an assistant ND, but if you’re interested and working in the region, send your resume to the ND Jason Ball. Jason.ball@ktla.com. He will eventually have an EP opening.

Online / new media specialist; Philadelphia (5.23.11)

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Parttime Program Manager for Columbia Links

The Department of Journalism is now accepting applications for a part time
Columbia Links Program Manager.
Job Summary
Columbia Links is a journalism skills and leadership program for Chicago
teens and teachers. We seek a part-time professional manager, 20-25 hours a
week (up to 950 hours/year). This is a grant-funded, one-year contract
position, although renewal is possible depending on future financial support.
There are no benefits for this position.

Responsibilities of this position include:
• Coordinating program activities in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Researching foundation and individual donor possibilities and bringing the
most promising to the attention of the Executive Director, the Columbia College
Journalism chair and faculty adviser, who will present them the Dean of the
School of Media Arts. At that point, a decision will be made as to whether they
will be forwarded to the Institutional Advancement staff of the college.
• Exploring sponsorship opportunities for certain events and activities to
preserve the grant money for the core program activity of serving Chicago youth.
• Compiling and updating reports and records of all program activities and
participants. Keeping accurate data bases and program files. Preparing program
reports in a timely manner as requested by the Journalism Chair, funding
agencies, or others approved by the Executive Director.
• Ensuring that participants in any category and vendors seeking compensation
have completed the proper paperwork before presenting vouchers for payment to
the Program Budget Officer.
• Coordinating all details of student and teacher workshops, including catering,
transportation, payments, teacher certificates, etc., making sure to stay within
budget.
• Coordinating the Advisory Board with the advice and consent of the chair,
faculty adviser and Executive Director.
• Building and maintaining relationships with other youth media organizations,
in cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Ensuring there is Links representation at CYVN, YMC, and McCormick meetings,
and ensuring that necessary follow-up is completed.
• Developing and managing assessment tools and finding a competent outside
evaluator for annual reviews. This evaluator will be hired on a contractual,
consulting basis, at the approval of the Executive Director, chair, and Budget
Officer.
• Managing distribution of R_Wurd magazine.
• Overseeing website content and digital and social media outreach in
consultation with the Executive Director.
• Developing and implementing a marketing campaign, including a media kit (print
and online).
• Establishing and maintaining a tracking system for Links Alumni (primarily
students, but also teachers and friends of the program) and developing ways to
keep them involved.
• Recruiting Junior Links mentors from the Columbia College student body and
making sure they meet the responsibilities detailed in the contract/letter of
agreement, including bi-weekly reports of their activities.
• Planning celebratory events.
• Preparing bi-weekly progress and activity reports of the manager’s time
allocation and accomplishments.

This position reports to the Columbia Links Executive Director, Journalism
Department, Columbia College Chicago. The position may involve travel to high
schools or other sites in greater Chicago and occasional public speaking, but
the priorities are administration and development.
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and several years of relevant experience required,
including evidence of strong organizational, research and computer expertise;
demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication. Business and/or
nonprofit administrative experience. Prior journalism training will help, as
will nonprofit management experience and a commitment to working with city teenagers.
Association Status
This is a union position.
How To Apply
IMPORTANT: At the start of the on-line application when you are asked
to upload a resume/CV, please upload the following as a SINGLE DOCUMENT: Resume,
Names, positions, and contact information for 3 professional references, and a
cover letter of no more than two pages explaining why you would be good in this
position and why you applied.

Please complete all required fields of the online application indicated by an
(*) including work experience, highest education information, the names and
contact information for three references and referral information. Failure to
do so will prevent you from submitting your application and being considered.
You will receive an email confirmation once you have successfully submitted your
application.

If you experience technical difficulties please email careers@colum.edu. Do not
contact the hiring department or search committee for assistance. No phone
calls or hard copy materials please.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, LGBTQ, disabled,
and minority individuals to apply for all positions.

For more information, please visit us at: www.COLUM.edu

IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST APPLY THROUGH THE COLLEGE WEBSITE, ABOVE. CLICK ON
‘CAREERS’ AT THE TOP MENU TO PROCEED TO THE TAM RECRUITMENT SYSTEM.

INDUSTRY REPORTER (Chicago Tribune, 5.12.11)

We love to fly. Yet, we hate flying. Many of us don’t understand the mysteries of ticket prices, baggage fees and the online travel business. We admit to being fascinated by the dramatic tale of a stranded flight so frustrating that trapped passengers were ready to forage for mushrooms in the aisles of their A320. We are the Tribune’s readers, and we have a voracious appetite for stories about airlines, airplanes, the experience and business of flying and the latest trends involving O’Hare, Midway and other airports.

You are an aggressive reporter and nimble writer who is driven by an insatiable curiosity and burning desire to break news. You know, for example, that our readers are affected by crude oil prices, and you understand the need to explain what the airlines are doing to manage those costs. You have your own ideas about what our readers as travelers might find useful and interesting. You also understand the challenge of covering a beat that is one of the most important at the Tribune and our sister newsrooms, and you have the background to cover United and Boeing, two big Chicago companies. You like collaboration, especially with the Tribune’s transportation writer, who has primary responsibility for covering the operation of Chicago’s airports. And you are eager to learn what you don’t know.

If you are excited by the potential of this job, please contact Mike Lev at mlev@tribune.com.

Three Positions at Radio Facts

(1) Radio Writer

Radio Facts is looking for a radio writer who is either currently working in radio or who has recently worked in radio (within the last two years) to write radio stories, evaluate PPM and post news stories in the blog. Must be passionate about radio and an out of the box thinker. This is a paid part time position. MUST HAVE RADIO EXPERIENCE

(2) Radio Facts Reviewer (LOS ANGELES)

We’re looking for a reviewer for music, movies, independent film, books, plays, award shows and events in the Los Angeles area. This position pays per assignment. Please send a writing sample for consideration. Must think outside the box.

(3) Gospel Writer Position:

Part time, MUST KNOW THE GOSPEL INDUSTRY. If you already have your own site, blog or magazine this position is not for you. We are looking for someone who can contribute to Radio Facts ONLY. Must think outside the box.

Please send resume to kevin.ross@radiofacts.com

No phone calls please and please do not send emails asking for Kevin to call you or the prospect. (Yes, people actually do that)

About Us

Radio Facts has been an urban radio and music industry brand since 1995. We reach the decision makers in radio, records and urban media.

RedEye Hoods

Live in Lakeview/Lincoln Park/Bucktown/Wicker Park? Love your ‘hood? RedEye wants to hear from you. We’re looking for two kinds of writers to contribute to our new neighborhood web portals:

http://neighborhoods.redeyechicago.com/

A.) Freelance reporters (for news): We’re looking to assign a few people to write regular neighborhood news features for our 18-35 audience for our new site, with the expectation that they’ll be writing three well-reported stories (about 500 words) per week, and will be paid a weekly stipend.

B.) Community contributors (for opinions): Voice your opinion on the just-opened Thai place down the street, review last night’s concert at Double Door, rant about the 16 potholes on your block, whatever. We want to know what you think. If you’re interested in occasionally blogging about the things you love or hate about your ‘hood, reach out to us. You won’t be paid for your opinion (except with the occasional happy hour), but you’ll get a forum for your voice a lot larger than your personal blog.

If interested in freelancing, please send resume and clips to redeyehoods@tribune.com, with the subject line of whichever ‘hood you’re interested in. If interested in being a community contributor, please tell us your ‘hood and a couple of sentences about why your voice should be heard to redeyehoods@tribune.com.