Trainee vacancies
Online Graduate Trainee
The New Statesman is seeking a determined, talented and knowledgeable writer with a background in economics and journalism to join its online team. The successful candidate will help manage the expanding business and economy sections of newstatesman.com on a day-to-day basis - writing, editing and publishing high-quality copy in a timely manner.
Ideally the successful candidate will have an economics degree, an interest in finance and business and an understanding of how to use data to tell interesting stories. Knowledge of online publishing tools and software is desirable, as is the use of social media. A postgraduate qualification in journalism would be an advantage as would a portfolio of published writing.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the New Statesman team. Send a CV together with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to alice.gribbin@newstatesman.co.uk
Closing date: 27 January 2011
Salary: Competitive
http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-staggers/2012/01/join-team-opportunity-online
Work Experience, work from home
FENews.co.uk, the online news site covering the further education, skills and welfare to work sectors, are looking for a work experience reporter.
The role will initially involve remotely researching leads and writing up news stories to tight deadlines. Assignments could later include attending conferences and events, where you can hone your skills in interviewing industry experts ranging from Government Ministers to College Principals.
To be successful you must be able to work on your own iniative, have already completed journalism training (ideally NCTJ qualified), and be confident of being able to adapt your writing style to suit our readership, who are predominately high level decision makers within colleges, training providers and the government. You must be available to hit deadlines and be able to prove the standard of your work.
This is a work experience post where you will be working from home. So you will need to have access to a computer and the internet. This is a great role to develop your portfolio of published work and all articles are credited by author.
We are flexible with working hours, but it is essential that you are able to hit story deadlines.
To apply, please send us your CV and a few examples of your work.
Please apply to Gavin@fecareers.co.uk in the first instance
FE News website: www.fenews.co.uk
Video Journalists
Sky is looking for video-journalists for a pilot website providing local news, sport and community information to audiences in the North East of England.
Candidates should ideally have a postgraduate qualification in journalism and have experience of shooting video and editing on Final Cut Pro.
You will be expected to cover both news and sports stories. You will be a self-starter with a strong news sense, a sound knowledge of media law and the ability to write well for video and the web. You will also have a passion for innovative ways of telling stories and have a good broadcasting voice and screen presence.
This is a 7 day service so you will be expected to work some evenings and weekends.
To apply applicants should submit a short essay, of no more than 250 words, describing how they would cover a current news or sports story in the Tyne and Wear area.
If you are interested in this role please apply at: www.workforsky.com reference number 05352
Community Manager
If you are passionate about local communities and the exciting possibilities offered by digital media, this is your chance to manage an events listings section on a pilot website providing local news, sport and community information to audiences in the North East of England. You will also supervise and moderate user interactivity.
Web experience and a sound knowledge of the law as it applies to moderation is a must, together with experience of working in a similar role on a publisher's digital platform.
To apply, you will need to send us a short essay, of no more than 250 words, explaining your ideas for digital interactivity on a local news, sports and listings service.
You should be prepared to work anti-social hours occasionally.
If you are interested in this role please apply at: www.workforsky.com reference number 05972
These roles are initially on a 6 month contract with the possibility of further extension.
Paid Internship - Journalist/x2
QS AIM - QS Academic International Mobility - is a new global jobs portal that will support the increasing trend for university academics to work at an overseas university.
A key part of QS AIM's role will be to provide advice and information to prospective job candidates about work opportunities, conditions and challenges in universities in the main countries that seek international faculty.
We wish to appoint two highly able student journalists to:
- working to a brief supplied by the project manager, interview by email and/or by phone, and commission articles from, leading policy makers and recruiters in such universities
- research factual and statistical data about international academic mobility from which to write articles of value to candidates in their planning to work overseas
- in the above, to address such key topics as:
o the nature and standing of universities in the country being addressed
o their academic and non-academic facilities
o their internationalisation policies
o the type of jobs available and those for which the supply is greatest
o opportunities for advancement
o research funding and how to acquire it
o academic support
o remuneration and taxation
o universities' and local culture
o provision for families
o expatriate lifestyle
o language challenges
o healthcare
o leisure and vacation opportunities
o housing
o security and safety
- Remuneration of £120 per week. One month initially, extendable to three months in total subject to good delivery of work. By-lines given for exceptional writing.
- Two articles of 1,000 - 1,500 words expected to be delivered each week, with three photographs or charts per article. Articles must be original but may draw from existing writings.
- Some leads will be supplied for sourcing articles.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to: temps@qs.com We can only receive your application if you are legally entitled to work in the UK.
BPG Specialist Media has the following vacancy to work across two of their brands, Your Cat and Your Dog.
Sub editor
The ideal candidate will have some experience and/or suitable NCTJ qualification or equivalent. They will be enthusiastic, organised, have a good eye for detail, be bursting with ideas and have the ability to cope under pressure to meet deadlines. Plus have the versatility required to work as part of a small but dedicated editorial team working across print and online. Knowledge of all things cat and dog is also desirable but not essential.
We offer a pleasant working environment, career progression, a competitive salary and other benefits. Do not submit your CV as only fully completed application forms will be considered.
Download one from www.bournepublishinggroup.comor request a form by email from j.pridmore@bournepublishinggroup.co.uk
WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT
The Methodist Recorder, a weekly, national newspaper, has an opportunity for a work experience placement in its London office.
The successful candidate (who will be paid some expenses) will have the opportunity to develop journalism skills as well as assist with newspaper office duties (including administrative). Knowledge of Quark desirable but not essential. There may be potential for future freelance work following a successful work experience placement.
Please send a full curriculum vitae and covering letter as soon as possible to the Managing Editor of the Methodist Recorder detailing why you would like to be considered: Methodist Recorder, 122 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0TL (email: editorial1@methodistrecorder.co.uk)
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