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Journalism Job: KNXV Seeks Planning Editor

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KNXV-TV, a Scripps owned ABC affiliate is adding a planning editor its newscast team in Arizona. The planning editor will coordinate coverage at least one day ahead for key stories and scheduled special event coverage utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

Key activities:

  • Plan, research and set-up enterprise stories
  • Create a daily coverage plan list of compelling visual stories.
  • Track and document newsworthy stories
  • Establish strong contacts with news sources in the coverage area
  • Produce stories for special event programming
  • Research, write and produce content for multiple platforms
  • Perform other duties as needed and directed by news management

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AP Phoenix Seeks Editorial Assistant

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AP is looking for an editorial assistant that wants to grow and develop multimedia and interactive skills.

LSH1008-831 — Editorial Assistant, West Regional Desk

The Associated Press seeks a full-time Editorial Assistant at its regional editing desk in Phoenix. This is a temporary position expected to last up to two years.

The regional desk editorial assistant joins a team that leads general news coverage and provides support to state bureaus in one of the AP’s four domestic regions. An EA is typically a journalist interested in gaining newsroom experience and working toward a position as an AP newsperson. He or she will handle a variety of clerical tasks, both for the state bureaus in the territory and the regional desk. They include: Continue reading →

Arizona Republic Hiring Reporters

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The Arizona Republic has posted three job openings: Community News Online Platform Manager, Peoria City Hall reporter and Queen Creek reporter. Learn more about each position below…

Community News Online Platform Manager
We are looking for a dynamic individual to oversee several online community sections. The individual will be directly responsible for planning and maintaining the microsites, with timely and useful content, packaged and presented in a way that best serves our online audience. The person will lead and manage the coverage of breaking news, as well as creation of unique online content. In addition, the individual will manage special projects and refine the workflows and systems needed to keep the microsites current and relevant. The role involves working with a multitude of elements, from stories and photos to videos, graphics, databases and other visual/technical features. It also involves working with producers and other platform and content editors to ensure accurate and complete coverage. The individual must be able to draw together multiple elements and effectively, accurately and quickly post information to the microsites. Strong editing skills are required, as are the abilities to prioritize, communicate, organize and work under the pressure of multiple deadlines and assignments. Interested candidates should contact Abe Kwok by March 5.
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Freelance Court Reporter Needed

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Media lawyer and former reporter Robert Rivas is looking for an experienced courts reporter for ongoing freelance work, starting February 23.  The job probably entails only about one workday per month.  Duties include copying a case file at the court clerk’s office, attending hearings, and writing detailed reports of hearings. In addition, the reporter would also write stories for the Final Exit Network newsletter and website. If you have court reporting experience, are aggressive and know your rights when it comes to public access to court records and hearings, email your resume to RobRivas@aol.com.

Hope for the East Valley Tribune?

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A Freedom Communications executive told employees Thursday that there is still a possibility that a buyer could come forward and save the doomed publication.

“We have received inquiries about parts of the company, but most are bottom feeders,” he said. “We continue to get interest (in purchasing the Tribune), but nothing has reached consummation. … We hope someone makes a good offer.”

Executive: E.V. Tribune sale still possible, closure ‘a good marketing tool’ (Heat City)
Buyer Emerges for East Valley Tribune (East Valley Tribune)