We’re Hiring: JTA Features Writer/Blogger

 

Features Writer/Blogger

 

 

JTA, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, is seeking a high-energy, self-directed, deadline-oriented individual to work as a full-time feature writer/blogger. The ideal candidate will write profiles and feature stories pertaining to trends in American Jewish life and report and blog with a Jewish perspective on arts, entertainment, sports and the hottest news topics of the day. The candidate must have journalistic experience; familiarity with Jewish sensibilities and interests; the versatility and creativity to come up with a compelling Jewish angle on a wide variety of topics. The successful candidate will have excellent research and writing abilities and a conversational, engaging style.

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·        Writing profiles and trend stories pertaining to Jewish life, Jewish identity and other Jewish topics that appeal to a general Jewish audience

 

·        Blogging and writing articles that offer Jewish take on topics in the wider culture that everybody is talking about

 

·        Contributing regularly to Jewish celebrity blog and general Jewish interest blog

 

·        Working with multi-media and online staff to enhance JTA’s digital offerings

 

·        Other duties as needed

 

 

·        Excellent reporting, writing and blogging skills

 

·        Familiarity with American Jewish interests and sensibilities

 

·        Ability to work quickly and on deadline

 

·        Familiarity with writing for the web

 

·        Ability to come up with a Jewish take on a wide range of topics

 

·        Maintain high ethics with blog presentation, content and daily work tasks

 

 

3+ years journalistic experience

Bachelor’s degree required

 

 

This is a full-time, salaried position with health benefits and vacation, personal and sick days.

TO APPLY
Please submit resume, samples of work and salary req’s to: jobs@jta.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.

[cross-posted to JournalismJobs.com]