Job opp: Tech reporter for Dow Jones

Here's an opening for tech reporter at Dow Jones News (in SF), brought to our attention by Anna Chan, who's over at KGO-TV.

http://careers.peopleclick.com/jobposts/Client40_DowJones/BU1/External/PCK314-6942.htm

Job opp: Tech editor at TheStreet.com

Here's one from former biz reporter Pia Sarkar, who now writes for TheStreet.com:

TheStreet.com, a New York-based financial news site, is looking to hire a technology editor for its San Francisco bureau. Interested candidates should have some prior editing experience, preferably in business. Must work well under tight deadlines. The office is staffed by five reporters and a bureau chief, all very friendly and laid back. For more information, please contact Pia Sarkar at pia.sarkar@thestreet.com or TheStreet's San Francisco Bureau Chief, Michael Goodman, at michael.goodman@thestreet.com

Job opps: Freelancing for SF Business Times

Here's one from Emily Fancher, senior editor at the San Francisco Business Times:

The award-winning San Francisco Business Times is seeking freelancers to write news and feature articles about Bay Area business. We primarily use freelancers for our focus sections and special publications. Topics include real estate, hospitality, biotech, law, finance, philanthropy, health-care and technology.

We're looking for sharp, motivated and organized individuals who hit deadlines and work well independently. You should have extensive journalism experience, but a business background is not essential.

We¹re a team of 15 reporters, editors and researchers in downtown San Francisco who work on a weekly publication that won the CNPA's General Excellence Award in 2006.

Please send a resume and five clips to:

Emily Fancher
Senior Editor
San Francisco Business Times
275 Battery St. Ste. 940
San Francisco, CA 94111

Or e-mail efancher@bizjournals.com

Job opps: Biz editor, writers at Seattle Times

Here's your chance to move closer to Bill Gates. Thanks to Chron business editor Ken Howe, who has this to share:

I got a call from Becky Bisbee, business editor of the Seattle Times this morning. She expressed a lot of sympathy for what we're going throught. She has three, maybe four jobs available, and urges anyone who's interested to contact her soonest at bbisbee@seattletimes.com. Send resume, links to stories, word documents, etc. She stressed blogging, podcasting and other new media experience a plus.

Becky said the Times pays customary and reasonable moving expenses. Her phones are 206-464-2494 and 206-464-2111. Here are the openings:

Assistant Business Editor/Writer
Real Estate
Player/coach to write and edit R.E. stories

Retail Reporter
To cover Nordstrom, Costco, Amazon, Expedia, etc

Tech Reporter
To cover digital media, the Web, MicroSoft, Xbox, etc.

She may also be hiring a Trade/Ports Reporter

Job opp: Senior editor at Wired News

Here's one from Diane Curtis:

Senior Editor, Culture - Wired News
http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=57631&page= (you have to sign in to view)

Senior Editor, Culture - Wired News
Publication or Company Condé Nast Publications
Industry Journalism / Printing / Publishing
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location San Francisco, CA USA

Job Requirements The Senior Editor, Culture for Wired News is a leader who can inspire and motivate a team of writers and junior editors to consistently produce world class journalism for a real time online news site. The Senior Editor sets the editorial agenda for his/her beat, recruits writers, maintains quality and discipline, assigns stories, establishes significant relationships with important members of the communities he/she covers and mentors junior staff. This position manages up to 5 full time staff and contract contributors, as well as several part time freelance writers. The Senior Editor is expected to consistently produce outstanding original work that deserves and gets the attention of the tech community at large, through frequent scoops, scoops of perception, news analysis and commentary. Additionally, this person is an expert in his/her area of coverage able to maintain a high profile in his/her respective beats by participating in industry events and making media appearances to promote Wired News whenever appropriate. Day to day, the Senior Editor, Culture is responsible for overseeing 3 sections on the site -- Culture, Entertainment and Gaming -- as well as the Underwire and Game|Life blogs.

The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of the "Wired" worldview, and expresses it through prescient blog posts, news reports, reviews, photo galleries, video clips, MP3s and Q&As. This candidate has a BA with a minimum of 5 years editing experience in a daily news environment. Familiarity with blogging and photo editing tools a plus.

Job opps: Something a little different

A smattering of opportunities ...

This comes to us from Alan Mutter, the former No. 2 editor at The Chronicle (back in the day -- or, at least before my time):

Would like to hear from anyone who has a strong analytical background in water issues and/or alternative power technologies. Must understand scientific, legal, environmental and financial issues associated with one or more of the above topics.

Thanks and best wishes to former colleagues.

Regards,
Alan D. Mutter
415.519.2495
alan.mutter@broadbandxxi.com

Here's one from Chron HR business partner April Kenyon:

Catholic San Francisco, the Catholic newspaper published by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, has two news reporting positions open due to recent retirements. We now are looking to fill these full-time positions. The contact person would be Dan Morris-Young, editor, at 415 614-5648; email: morrisyoungd@sfarchdiocese.org.

And one more -- this from Chron food writer Karola Craib:

Position Title: Marketing Communications Coordinator
Entry-level position
Are you a new grad or young professional looking for a strong introduction to a broad range of marketing roles? We’re looking for a smart and motivated individual who is interested in learning the marketing communications profession in a hands-on environment. You will assist a small team of experienced communications professionals doing a variety of projects including, but not limited to, collateral creation, branding, positioning, event management, direct mail, website development, presentation development, budgeting and administration, as well as writing and editing for public relations campaigns and internal communications programs.

Spansion® is dedicated to enabling, storing and protecting digital content in the automotive, consumer electronics, networking and wireless markets. As the largest company exclusively focused on Flash memory solutions, Spansion has one of the most diverse and comprehensive Flash product lines on the market.

This job is a full-time position which requires a 4 Year Degree and at least 1 year of experience (internships ok).
Potential Responsibilities Include:
• Supporting marketing communications team with various projects
• Tracking production schedules and budgets to ensure projects stay on time and on budget
• Proofing all materials for brand consistency, grammar, positioning, etc
• Assisting with the execution of e-mail and direct mail communication projects
• Working with outside vendors on PowerPoint presentations, design projects, miscellaneous deliverables
• Manage inventory of collateral, including timely shipments and distribution of collateral to events, regional offices, and sales personnel.
• Play a primary support role in building channel marketing programs with Spansion’s distributors.
• Supporting various events
• Help with website management/content creation
• Assisting with communications for major product launches and corporate milestone campaigns
• Writing and editing for internal communications intranet stories, PR programs, such as partner press releases and pitches
• Preparing press/analyst meeting briefing documents, as well as coverage reports
• Building press media lists
• Developing press kits
• Researching speaking opportunities for executives
• General office tasks and meeting coordination
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business)
• 1-3 year(s) prior experience (internship okay) with an ad agency, PR firm, marketing firm or in-house corporate communications department
• Organized, enthusiastic and wants to learn
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management, multitasking, prioritization skills are absolutely essential
• Experience with MS Office including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of graphics programs a plus but not required
For more info, contact mark.franken@spansion.com.

Job opp: Reporter at SJ/SV Business Journal

Another one from former Chron reporter Todd Wallack:

The San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal is looking for a reporter to cover small businesses and "clean technology" (like wind power).

Contacts:

Cromwell Schubarth
Managing Editor
San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal
408-299-1823
cschubarth@bizjournals.com

Norm Bell
Editor
San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal
408-299-1838

Job opp: Media specialist at Horn Group

Company: Horn Group
Job Title: Media Specialist
Description:
Are you…

Obsessed with following news and business trends?
Pumped to get on the phone to pitch your clients?
Totally immersed in consumer technology, digital media and lifestyle companies?

We’re looking for a media relations guru to pitch our clients’ news and proactively find opportunities to get them in front of the media. If you have at least 3 years experience in media pitching in the consumer tech world, a thirst for knowledge and want to grow your career in an environment focused on learning, then we’re a match.

Horn Group is a strategic communications firm specializing in PR and digital marketing. We work with technology companies at every stage of growth to tell their stories to the people that matter -- in print, in person and on the web. We focus on great client service and creating a great employee experience. We’re passionate about doing good work and rewarding people that do so. Check out our work and our perks for yourself.

Do you have what it takes to be a media guru for our clients? Then show us your stuff, apply at http://www.horngroup.com/careers/jobs.aspx?city=2

Thanks to Dan Fost for passing this along.