F/T - Associate News Editor, Library Journal (NY)

Associate News Editor, Library Journal – NY



Library Journal is seeking an Associate Editor, who will write and edit news features for the website, e-newsletters, and print magazine. He or she will develop and sustain relationships with library leaders and librarians, vendors, distributors, and others in the library world, as well as foster a cadre of freelancers. The Associate Editor will also write occasional features, edit opinion and other columns, cover conferences and meetings, and contribute to content broad content development. The Associate Editor will also represent Library Journal at conferences and on panels and webcasts.Requirement:



◦Position requires skilled, careful reporting and swift writing, understanding of libraries and the forces that impact them, and embrace of social networking and other communication technologies.

◦Three to five years of substantial reporting required with print and/or online clips that show range of work including stories, analysis, new features, surveys, etc.

◦Journalism degree desired.

◦Familiarity with libraries desirable, MLS helpful.

Experience: 3-5



Benefits Include:



◦Medical, Dental, Vision & Flexible Spending

◦Basic Life Insurance

◦Supplemental Life Insurance

◦Short & Long Term Disability

◦Paid Time Off

◦Paid Holidays

◦401(k) with Company Match

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◦How to apply:Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to ljsjobs@mediasourceinc.com Due to high volume of resumes those received without salary requirements will not be considered. EOE, E-Verify.

To see: http://jobs.libraryjournal.com/job/associate-editor-library-journal/