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American University- Assistant Editor of 'Current'

  • 2014-08-28 5:28 PM
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    Message # 3088457
    Anonymous

    Link: https://jobs.american.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=4160

    Description:
    The Assistant Editor reports, writes and develops material to make Current essential, useful, timely reading for people who work in or care about public media, including public TV and radio.  The Assistant Editor has special responsibility for specific areas of coverage, but also picks up stories on other beats to fill gaps in coverage or to contribute to in-depth reporting projects that involve other members of the editorial team, including interns and freelance contributors.       

    The Assistant Editor consults with the managing editor before making commitments for Current, and is encouraged to recognize and develop new potential subjects consistent with Current’s and the editor’s priorities.       

    Recognizing the high levels of professionalism among our readers, he/she aims to surpass or at least meet our standards for writing quality, journalistic fairness, accuracy, readability, analysis and insight.    
    Educational Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in training or experience is required.
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Strong command of journalistic writing and reporting techniques
    • Understanding of media undefined particularly noncommercial, nonprofit and digital media and organizational dynamics
    • At least 3 years’ experience in journalism or other creative media
    Preferred Requirements:
    • Knowledge of public broadcasting, new media, nonprofit operations, or other topics pertinent to public media
    Additional Information:
    This position is 100% contingent on business revenues and external grant funding. Some occasional evening or weekend work may be required to make deadlines.


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