Journalism jobs at The Baltimore Banner, Newsday, EdSource, AP and more
More media job cuts and a tool for managing productivity
Good morning! Skim for your weekly roundup of jobs, industry readings, resources and more.
📈 ‘Record number of media job cuts so far in 2023’: Sara Fischer wrote for Axios last week that “the media industry has announced at least 17,436 job cuts so far this year, marking the highest year-to-date level of cuts on record, according to a new report.”
From Poynter: “Los Angeles Times executes largest layoffs under billionaire Soon-Shiong’s ownership”
From The Washington Post: “The Athletic announces layoffs and new approach to its sports coverage”
From LAist: “SCPR to cut more than 10% of staff positions, CEO cites budget shortfall”
From The Wrap: “Dot.LA sacks all 8 editorial staffers, CEO will focus on ‘venture in the AI space’”
👀 ‘My daily flex plan’: Business coach Jenni Gritters shared a free worksheet she created with freelancers in mind that helps you set expectations for yourself on low, medium and high productivity days.
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🔥 ‘Why “burning bridges” may not be a career killer’: Leah Carroll wrote for the BBC about how “leaving workplaces on bad terms or speaking out against employers has long been considered professionally risky. But the tides may be changing.”
Thanks for reading!
Mandy
P.S. Here are a few things that fueled this newsletter/me this week:
🐦 A pigeon inspired work of art: Cartoonist Nathan Pyle shared some of his early work with Instagram's pinning feature and, well, you just have to see it.
👟 ‘The courtroom conundrum’: Oliver Darcy wrote in CNN’s Reliable Sources email last week about how local high school students helped transmit feeds for reporters covering former President Donald Trump’s arraignment.
👶 Baby H’s first big roadtrip: We took Baby H on our first long roadtrip this weekend and had such a lovely time introducing him to friends and family.
Job postings with the 💰 emoji include salary information.
New York journalism jobs
The New York Times | Multiple openings, including Video Operations Manager, NYT Cooking; Recipe Video Editor, NYT Cooking; Managing Correspondent, On Politics; Editorial Assistant, Special Projects; and more (Source: The New York Times) 💰
Newsday, Melville | Multiple openings, including Editor Assistant – HUB, Editor Assistant, General Assignment Reporter, Environment Reporter, Special Writer - Data and more (Source: Robert Shields via LinkedIn) 💰
Washington, D.C., area journalism jobs
The Pulitzer Center, remote / Washington, D.C. | Program Coordinator, Environmental Investigations (Source: @pulitzercenter via Twitter) 💰
NewsHour Productions | Associate, Grants and Data Projects, Student Reporting Labs (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Al Jazeera English | Multiple openings, including Researcher - UpFront (freelance) and Digital Producer - UpFront (freelance) (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Inside Higher Ed, Washington, D.C. (hybrid or remote) | Digital Producer (Source: David Ho via LinkedIn) 💰
California journalism jobs
Bloomberg, San Francisco | Audience, Growth and Engagement Editor (Source: @sarahfrier via Twitter) 💰
The 74 | Freelance Reporter, Los Angeles Education News (Source: @lauraannfay via Twitter)
New Mexico journalism jobs
Searchlight New Mexico, Santa Fe | Investigative Reporter - Health (Source: IRE) 💰
The New Mexican, Santa Fe | Copy/Design Editor (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
The Las Cruces Sun-News, Las Cruces | Government-focused service journalism reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
New York state journalism jobs
Syracuse.com | Breaking News Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Adirondack Publishing, Saranac Lake | Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Remote-friendly journalism jobs
LION Publishers | LION Program Coach (short-term contract) (Source: Elaine Díaz Rodríguez via LinkedIn) 💰
The Markup | Journalism Engineer (Source: @themarkup via Twitter) 💰
Rewire News Group, remote with ideal candidates in Washington, D.C., or New York | Social Media Producer (Source: ONA Career Center) 💰
Civil Eats | Audience Engagement Editor (Source: Amy L. Kovac-Ashley via LinkedIn) 💰
EdSource, California or remote | Web Design & Development Manager (Source: EdSource) 💰
Journalism jobs across the U.S.
The Baltimore Banner | Multiple openings, including Deputy Sports Editor, Express Desk Editor, Food Reporter, Housing Reporter, Newsletter Editor and Regional Reporters (Source: The Baltimore Banner)
Miami Herald | Senior Audience Growth & Engagement Producer (Source: @adrianruhi via Twitter)
Illinois Answers Project | Embed Reporters (Source: Rachel Aretakis via LinkedIn) 💰
The Associated Press, any U.S. city with an AP office | Climate Reporter (Spanish Language) (Source: Peter Prengaman via Twitter) 💰
Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska | Breaking News Reporter (Source: @JournalStarNews via Twitter) 💰
LNP Media Group, Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Photographer (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Wisconsin Watch | Digital Producer (Source: Wisconsin Watch) 💰
The Carter Center, Atlanta | Senior Associate Director, Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism (RCJF) (Source: ONA)
The Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Maryland | Government Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Colorado Public Radio, Denver | Digital Producer (Source: Dave Burdick via LinkedIn) 💰
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver | Investigative Multimedia Journalist (Source: IRE)
Mississippi Today, Jackson | Community Health Reporter (Source: JournalismJobs.com)
Internships and fellowships
Rest of World, New York | Audience Intern (Source: Rest of World) Apply by June 30. 💰
Bonus opportunities
SPJ tweeted, “The application for the 2023 SPJ Freelance Fellowship is now open. The fellowship will support up to three independent journalists attending #SPJ23 Sept. 28-30 in Las Vegas. Find out more and apply by July 14.”
Shannon Palus tweeted, “hello! I am looking for science + health pitches for Slate— particularly fun/weird arguments. rates start at $300 for essays, more if there’s reporting involved.”
Jenny Zhang tweeted, “FYI I’m open to pitches for @Slate’s culture section. looking for smart, funny, original criticism (and more) about TV in particular, film, books, fame, online, and whatever else is ‘culture’ these days. rates start at $350, increase with reporting/scope."
Reyhan Harmanci of Bloomberg Businessweek tweeted, “FYI: Pitch me! Great narrative features, weird ideas, open to everything that can explain the 🤑. Right now, thinking about an ‘Out of Office’ digital issue in August — burnout, bed rot, OOO replies, travel nightmares, 24 hours in the world’s busiest youth hostel... surprise us!”
Freelance writer Kaitlyn Arford shared dozens of opportunities for journalists, copywriters and more on Friday.
It’s time to fill up the pool! -Maggie
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