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Writing, Broadcasting, & Journalism

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General Resources

American Society of Journalists and Authors

...professional society for nonfiction writers. This page includes information on publishing and protecting your work, but the association offers a lot of support and resources for anyone in this field. Highly recommended from a friend of mine.

Copy Editor Job Board and Publications Management Job Board

As you guessed, job boards for copy editors and publication managers. A service of McMurry, a marketing services company.

JournalismJobs.com

..."the job board for media professionals." You can quickly view all the jobs or just browse those for newpapers/wires, tv/radio, magazines/publishing, or other varieties of listings. Looks very good!

JournalismNow.com

...news and jobs for the journalist or others in this industry (sales, circulation, editing, etc.), and not just for newspapers and print media. There are numerous writing / editing / other opportunities listed here from numerous sources including private foundations. Registration is not necessary for you to view or apply for jobs listed here but it will allow you to store a resume and track your searches.

National Writers Union

The NWU is a labor union that represents “freelance writers in all genres, formats, and media.” All working writers are eligible to join the union. Part of their service is the Job Hotline, a list of writing, authoring, and multimedia jobs in the United States. While anyone can view the list of jobs, the contact information for each employer is available only to members. Freelance writers will appreciate the many resources on the site, including the Alerts from the Grievance and Contracts Division.

NewspaperCareerBank.com

...a service of the Newspaper Association of America, whose members account for almost 90% of the daily circulation in the US, including the folks who print and deliver the paper as well as those who sell the ads. Visitors can search for and review the complete listing for all positions listed here, but most listings require you to register in order to apply for the job posted (some push you to the employer's website). Registration is free and if this is your field you may want that resume stored here.

StaffWriters.com

...the online unit of StaffWriters Plus, Inc., a premier provider of highly specialized writers and editors providing editorial and content support for a wide array of businesses, from news organizations to technology firms. Interested writers and editors should read the information under About Us plus their Terms and Conditions before submitting a resume to their database. All resumes submitted to their database will be reviewed by StaffWriters to be sure the candidates meet this organizations qualifications. All jobs are also reviewed by StaffWriters before they are posted to the database, and no outside recruiters are permitted to post jobs here. You can search the database without registering to see the kinds of jobs they work to fill.

SunOasis Jobs

....lists jobs and freelance opportunities for writers, editors, and copywriters. There are also links to additional sources and job sites. Be sure to check out the Writers Guide to Finding Jobs Online, a nice tutorial on how to use the Internet to help you find work.

Writers Guild of America

...represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new technologies industries.

Write Jobs from The Writers Write

...listings for all kinds of writing work, including technical writing. Many are openings for electronic journals. Check the posting dates on the listings (bottom of ad). Lots of good resources on this site.

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Broadcasting

Broadcast Employment Services

...fantastic site with jobs and information for the entire broadcast industry. Unfortunately you can only view the job listings under TV Jobs for a fee. You can, however, put the call letters of your target stations in the search box and find their websites (and locally posted job listings) for free.

CareerPage: The Source for Broadcast Radio and Television Jobs

...a service of the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Associations, this site offers a free job bank for persons interested in working in broadcasting along with descriptions of jobs in the industry and advice on getting your first job. They also link to the many state broadcast association websites (many of which have their own job banks) and other related industry and association websites.

Filcro Media Staffing

...a retained search firm specializing in the broadcast industry. Qualified persons can learn more about the firm, review sample searches, and submit a resume through their website.

MediaWeek (UK)

...jobs for those in Media, including radio and television broadcasting, hosted in partnership with PeopleBank. This also has great industry info, including programming and manufacturing directories. Most of the jobs are UK-based, but the industry info covers all of Europe and in some cases the world.

National Association of Broadcasters

The National Association of Broadcasters is "a full-service trade association that promotes and protects free, over-the-air local radio and television stations' interests in Washington and around the world." The Career Center includes information on educational seminars, current jobs posted here, a resume database, links to additional broadcast job banks, and information for folks just starting out as well as others wanting to further develop their careers.

RadioandRecords.com

.."the Radio and Record Industries Information Leader." Daily industry headlines, job announcements for station managers, on-air personalities, and media specialist, and loads of additional resources under the Directory.

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Journalism

ASNE, the American Society of Newspaper Editors

...the association of directing editors, those persons "having immediate charge of journalistic policies and operations of daily newspapers, editorial and opinion pages, news gathering operations of daily newspapers, or wire services and other organizations that gather and publish information for daily newspapers, which, in the opinion of the directors, shall have attained adequate journalistic standards." Membership requests are reviewed to ensure eligibility requirements are mets and maintained. The Careers section includes listings for internships, the ASNE job fair schedule, articles on why you should choose journalism as a career, tips and pointers for job seekers and budding journalists, and a nice list of links to organizations and associations listing jobs for journalists.

Editor & Publisher Classifieds

... all areas of newspaper production, include administration and marketing. The Career Center includes employment listings for academic, administrative, editorial, advertising, production/technology, and other facets of this industry. This area is a shared service that includes listings from Billboard, AdWeek, MediaWeek, and other publications, and includes employment listings for academic, administrative, editorial, advertising, production/technology, and other facets of this industry. Your free registration is necessary to apply for listings found here, but you can search and review the listings before registering.

High School Journalism

...nice source of information for young journalists, especially those who want to pursue journalism as a career. The site is divided into areas titled Students, Teachers, Guidance, and Editors,and includes information on journalism careers, scholarships and awards, links to schools and organizations, and more. A service of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.

Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.

"The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society." This grassroots nonprofit organization was founded in 1975 to improve the quality of investigative reporting. Among the many resources and training opportunities provided by IRE, the Job Center is a great list of openings for reporters, editors, and others in both print and broadcast journalism. IRE also hosts listings of fellowships, scholarships, and other awards.

J-Jobs, Journalism-Related Job Openings

...J-Jobs is a service to the journalism community provided by the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Jobs are posted as received, but during busy academic periods might only get updated once a week and are removed after about thirty days. Internship listings are considered permanent, but they do try to verify them each year.

National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank

.... The nation's most comprehensive Internet listings of business-side and newsroom openings dedicated to increasing diversity in the newspaper industry. You must submit a resume in order to get a login/password to view the job listings. It is free, but this first step is required.

Religion Newswriters Association

... an organization of full and part-time writers dedicated to supporting for journalists writing about any topic related to religion. Persons interested in entering this field will appreciate the FAQs, the scholarship information, and the newsroom training resources. Any writer who happens to be covering a story that includes references to religion will also appreciate the FAQs and other resources available to assist with their work.

The resources under Broadcasting may contain additional listings.

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Cartooning

National Cartoonists Society

..so you wanna be a cartoonist? Gonna be the next Scott Adams, huh? Check out how to go from doodler to professional doodler from the folks who really know what it's like and see how they got to where they are now.

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Publishing

bookjobs.com

"bookjobs.com was created to aid in the recruiting of the best and the brightest college graduates around the country—graduates from all ethnic and social backgrounds and all areas of study. The site serves two purposes: to provide a centralized place for job seekers to research available positions throughout the publishing industry, and to provide basic information about the book publishing industry as a whole." This is a marvelous site for anyone interested in the publishing industry. Experienced job seekers will like the lists of Company Profiles and Publishing Organizations (with links to websites). Young job seekers will appreciate the job listings and industry information. Current college students will appreciate the internship listings and industry / job information. Anyone uncertain on the whole thing will enjoy perusing the entire site, including the Major / Department guide, a short list of where you might best fit based on your college education, and the list of institutions offering various Publishing Programs. A truly great offering from the Association of American Publishers.

Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Career Center

...job and resume board for the Christian publishing industry. Job seekers can search the database, review job announcements, and even apply for positions without registering (be sure you select the right option under "Resume Confidentiality"). While we saw very few jobs at the time of review, the main ECPA website offers many additional resources for job seekers, including a list of members with links to their websites.

Publisher's Weekly

...the "international news source of book publishing and bookselling." In the online companion to their print publication, you'll find weekly updates on news affecting this industry along with other services and resources you can use. Select "Industry Resources" to access the PWJobZone and review all the jobs or just those in your particular field.

Semper International

...a staffing agency specializing in the print, copy, and digital industries. To review job listings, select a regional office and then select a job area that interests you. At the time of review, they listed jobs in bindery, duplicating, large press, pre-press digital, silkscreen, and other areas.

Bookbuilders of Boston

... a "nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing together people involved in book publishing and manufacturing throughout New England." Their website is an excellent resource for interested users, featuring information on education and training opportunities, resources for the industry, and a job bank.

BookWire

The bible of the publishing industry is online with industry news and directories of publishers, booksellers, and others related to this industry.

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Science Writing

National Association of Science Writers

This organizations works to "foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public." Above all, NASW fights for the free flow of science news. Much of the best content is reserved for members (dues are dirt cheap!), but they do have have a nice FAQ for New and Aspiring Science Writers along with links to regional groups and other journalism associations, all open to visitors.

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is committed to improving the quality of science news reaching the public. Visitors can learn about careers in Science Writing and apply for funding to assist with graduate studies in this field.

Society of Environmental Journalists

The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy, and visibility of environmental reporting. The website offers numerous links to resources for people in this field, including links to job resources and their free daily news listings and other publications. These publications give you a nice feel for the kinds of reporting these journalists pursue.

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Screenwriting

Organization of Black Screenwriters

"The Organization of Black Screenwriters, Inc. (OBS) began in 1988 to address the lack of black writers represented within the entertainment industry. Our primary function is to assist screenwriters in the creation of works for film and television and to help them present their work to the industry." Their site includes information on screenwriting competitions, workshops, seminars, and upcoming meetings. There are also resources on scriptwriting resources, job opportunities, and an online forum where you can ask about screenwriting, offer advice to others, or post announcements.

You may also want to review our information under Film.

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Technical Writing and Communication

Society for Technical Communications

...an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. Its 23,000 members include technical writers, editors, graphic designers, multimedia artists, Web and Intranet page information designers, translators and others whose work involves making technical information understandable and available to those who need it. Members have access to a job database, but any visitor can download and view their free guide to A Career in Technical Communication.

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