Check out the details below!
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Paid Blogger/Editor at the Common Language Project

Who We Are:
The Common Language Project is an award-winning multimedia journalism nonprofit based at the University of Washington. We’re looking to expand our site and sharpen our brand by starting a blog to complement the long form, multimedia journalism that we currently specialize in.

Seattle is a small city with a big worldview and tons of diversity. We want to develop a blog that provides a fun, interesting and unexpected take on travel, international development, Seattle’s global/local connection and our region’s diverse communities. 

We’re thinking travel writing from a Northwest perspective, restaurant reviews, event calendars, photo slideshows of happenings in the international community, international nonprofit news, interviews with globe-trotting Seattleites and any other awesome story you can think of.

Who We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate is independent, entrepreneurial, funny, creative, globally aware and connected to diverse communities here in the Puget Sound region. You need to be interested in marketing, design, multimedia (especially photography) and web publishing (as well as a little social networking and event planning). But above all we want a curious reporter and a strong writer (comfortable with a quick turnaround) willing to put their energy behind an ambitious startup.

The Position:
$750 per month (negotiable) for 3-5 blog posts a week plus some graphic design, web maintenance and editing guest posts; you will also be responsible for developing the blog’s launch plan and marketing strategy. Recruiting sponsors/ad sales will be expected as well, but will include opportunities for greater compensation on a commission basis. This is a nine-month contract position with the possibility of extension.

If interested, send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jessica@clpmag.org above by September 30th, 2011 at 5PM. More info: www.clpmag.org/submissions.php .

If you hear of other openings, please send an email to aajaseattle@gmail.com with “Job posting” in the subject line. Thanks!

News Producer, NorthWest Cable News
Job description:
Lead a team of professionals to make the best newscasts. Coordinate all elements of a contemporary newscast from writing and graphics to show timing and directing your team of writers, anchors and reporters. Must be able to assertively lead in the face of tough deadlines and a sometimes pressure-filled environment. Will also carry out the network’s vision and mission with the help of an executive producer to have the most accurate 24-hour coverage of breaking news and weather information in the NorthWest. May be required to create, research, and publish material on nwcn.com. Must understand that having a flexible work schedule is part of the job.

Qualifications:
College degree with prior news producing experience preferred, excellent oral and written communication skills, solid news judgment, ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines, highly organized, creative, strong team player, and good computer skills.

NWCN is a subsidiary of Belo Corp. Belo is one of the top media companies in the country and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

If qualified, please send a copy of your resume & a cover letter and a non-returnable Beta or DVD to

HUMAN RESOURCES #N11R12
NORTHWEST CABLE NEWS
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109

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Consumer Investigative Producer, KING 5 TV
Job description:
Produce, research and coordinate coverage of consumer investigative stories. Provide editorial guidance; establish contacts in consumer field, manage tips and public records requests, compose open records requests, and conduct interviews. Strong TV production skills are essential. Must be able to write and post information on website.

Qualifications:
College degree with minimum 5 years producing and/or field producing experience preferred. Working knowledge of FOIA and libel laws required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong research skills, detail oriented, possess good news judgment, and able to work under deadline pressures in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated ability to write and produce compelling packages. Proven news, production, and organizational skills required. Computer assisted reporting a plus.

Send a copy of your resume, a cover letter, & a non-returnable CD or tape to:

HUMAN RESOURCES, #K11R21
KING 5 TELEVISION
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109

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Teleprompter Operator
Job description:
Operates computer teleprompter, which displays script material for news talent, during
newscasts. Load and operate script printers. Separate and organize news scripts.
Assist on the assignment desk by answering telephones, and doing beat checks and
developing news stories. This is a weekend evening shift. Will provide fill-in during the
weekday as needed.

Qualifications:
High school graduate with some college preferred. Good communication and
interpersonal skills, team player, ability to work under pressure and adapt to last-
minute changes. Good computer skills and telephone etiquette. Must be able to
gather accurate information in assisting the assignment desk.

If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, and a cover letter, via email to
hr@king5.com or mail to:

HUMAN RESOURCES #K11R22
KING 5 TELEVISION
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109

AAJA should be proud of this little website. It’s an important community resource in the online landscape of Pacific Northwest journalism sites. Don’t believe me? I too was shocked when a research study that came out at the 2010 Journalism That Matters conference put aajaseattle.org on the map – literally. Use the Zoom (+) button below and look at the center of the map.

Data visualization of the Pacific Northwest News Ecology, Jan 2010

Over the years, as the site’s founding editor, I’ve watched it grow and become a part of our chapter’s strategy for building community online and reaching out to members hungry for training, mentoring and jobs.

My vision for AAJASeattle.org was and still is a place for our members – especially students and freelancers – to post their profiles, share links to their stories and offer emerging, diverse journalists a platform to display their storytelling in new media (and maybe get constructive comments). I think it could realize that vision with a staff of three to five dedicated volunteers.

The chapter’s costs to keep the site up are minimal – a server hosting account and domain name – but the content our authors contribute is priceless.

The blog post items, which chronicle chapter news and turbulent times of our profession, come from members willing to donate their time. And sometimes we get photos and videos posted of chapter events.

With no advertising, no dedicated staff and sporadic blog posts, the site has attracted nearly 7,000 visits over the past year (yes, we track it using Google Analytics). We set up the site so that @aajaseattle sends out a tweet for every new post.

Now it’s time for a new editor with fresh ideas and energy to assume the duties and nurture the site’s evolution.

This is a great VOLUNTEER opportunity for anyone who hopes to be a web producer, blogger or site manager some day.

Skills you will develop as site editor:

Blogging about a community.

Recruiting and managing contributing writers.

Tracking and interpreting site analytics.

Managing the WordPress platform.

Skills we’d hope you have or are willing to learn if you want this gig:

Knowledge of basic HTML tags and how to tag content to improve search.

Knowledge of any blogging platform, i.e. WordPress, TypePad, Tumblr, Blogger.

Proficiency in editing copy.

Editorial judgment and basic understanding of libel, privacy and copyright.

The time commitment is minimal – an hour a week, perhaps – but you could spend more time if you want to create something cool. Definitely something to list on your resume when you apply for jobs at news websites.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Sanjay Bhatt, chapter president/aajaseattle.org editor, at sbhatt@seattletimes.com. Please write “AAJASeattle.org – Editor” in the subject line. Thanks!

If you or a friend of yours is hunting for work, here are some job listings recently posted to a leading job site for journalists. If you’ve heard of other job openings that aren’t listed here, please submit a comment with the job lead and we’ll make sure it gets posted.

If the employer asks how you heard about the job, please tell them “AAJA.” And if you GET the job, please consider making a donation to AAJA Seattle this year. Thanks!

Philanthropy Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1261623

Business Reporter, IntraFish.com
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=907082

Reporter, Issaquah Press
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=681518

Reporter, Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1258644

Reporter, The Daily (created for digital tablets)
http://www.journalismjobs.com/job_listing.cfm?JobID=1261522

Photo/Video Editor, The Chronicle (Centralia)
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1262236

Editor, Whitman College
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1262976

Writer, Whitman College
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1262977

Visiting Instructor in Journalism, University of Oregon
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1259175

Managing Editor, The World (Coos Bay, Ore.)
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1261596

The Bulletin (Bend, Ore.)
is looking to fill four newsroom jobs:

The Seattle Times is now accepting applications for a 3-year reporting residency position:

The Seattle Times has an opening for a three-year reporting resident designed for beginning journalists with some professional experience. The program gives journalists a range of newsroom experiences, plus on-the-job training and development. We’re looking for someone who’s shown an ability to find and break news, write engaging feature and enterprise stories, and shown a passion for watchdog journalism. Strong digital and multimedia skills are a plus.

Residents will receive a development plan and regular feedback, and be assigned a mentor.

Applicants must have graduated by the time the residency begins. Applicants must have had some successful internships at news organizations and/or a year or two professional experience at daily newspapers or other media organizations. Applicants must have a car.

If  you’re interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, the names of three references familiar with your work and 5 – 10 samples of your reporting work  Applicants must have a car. Please post your application materials to the following site:  https://www.smartrecruiters.com/seattletimescompany

The Seattle Times is a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, recognized as one of the best in the country. At The Seattle Times, your work matters. We are a family-owned-and-operated company, dedicated to the community we serve. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The Times is a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer.  Learn more about our company at seattletimescompany.com.

This position, which is aimed at those with less than 2 years of experience, has been a career jumping-off point for several  AAJA Seattle members including past AAJA National President Sharon Chan. She is a good source for any questions and  can be reached at schan@seattletimes.com.

Chan recommends applying for the position by May 6.