ABOUT ZAZOOMZazoom was founded by three highly respected TV journalists who worked at the networks and at local New York news stations for many years. During those careers, they won an aggregate 40 Emmys; several Edward R. Murrow awards, and the Walter Cronkite award, among others. The company produces and distributes short-form stories ranging from breaking news, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and sports.

ASSIGNMENTS, HOURS, LOCATIONAssignments are based on departmental needs, students’ interests and positions available. The average workload for interns varies between 16-32 hours per week. During those hours, interns will be exposed to the standard professional methods of developing stories, research, writing, image selection, presentation and video editing, as well as social network strategies. Interns work primarily out of the Zazoom newsroom/studio in the historic Broadway-Chambers landmark building at 277 Broadway in New York City.

While this is an unpaid internship, the company may provide interns with monthly, unlimited use NYC Transit Metro Cards during the program.

QUALIFICATIONSCandidates for internships must be:
1) Enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor degree program
2) In good academic standing
3) Able to receive academic credit for the internship

Official documentation confirming these requirements is required.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to internship@zazoomvideo.com.
No phone calls please.

The Features Department, serving The Record and the Herald News, has an opening for a full-time, entry-level reporter.
This reporter will produce engaging stories that explore a variety of topics, but generally concentrate on how North Jersey residents live, shop and entertain themselves.
In general, the reporters must initiate, research, report, interview and write news features on their beat and generate trend stories. The skills and experience required for this position include: Ability to write stories, especially feature stories where tone and language are key components. The ability to write critically and in an engaging manner is essential. Ability to identify stories that have the greatest potential to engage readers in North Jersey. Ability to work with the Features’ department senior management in formulating strategies to capture readers and the ability to carry that strategy out.

The successful candidate must have at least two years of daily newspaper reporting experience, or equivalent. Hours may vary and may include working occasional weekends as part of a schedule rotation.
Days/Hours: Varied work schedule
Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, and your five best clips to Douglas Clancy, Clancy@northjersey.com

Editorial Writer (Woodland Park) The Record’s Opinion Department has an opening for a full-time editorial writer.
The candidate should have an ability to write clear, tight editorials with a definite point of view. Our editorial focus is North Jersey, and we comment most frequently about regional issues.
Ideally, we are looking to add a moderate/conservative voice to our page. The candidate must be able to work in a collegial atmosphere, write quickly and pitch in where needed in the department. An editorial writer occasionally is asked to edit and proofread columns, letters to the editor and Sunday Opinion pieces. He or she also will participate in editorial boards with a variety of newsmakers, including candidates for public office.

Candidates should have at least three to five years newspaper experience, or equivalent.
If interested, send a cover letter, resume and your five best writing samples to Alfred Doblin, Assistant Managing Editor/editorial page. Days/Hours: Varied work schedule
Contact: Alfred Doblin, Dublin@northjersey.com

Qualifying Criteria: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism or television production, and have good verbal and communication skills. G.P.A. 2.5 or above for (undergraduate) and 3.0 or above for (graduate)

Please send or fax resume and/or tape ASAP to:
Winston Mitchell
Transit Transit News Magazine
130 Livingston Street. 10056C
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: (718) 694-3418 / Fax: (718) 694-3343
Email: winston.mitchell@nyct.com

Major(s) Preferred: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism, television/video/film production, and have good verbal and communication skills.

Overview of Dept/Division: We are an Emmy Award winning show and the number #1 government television program in the country. We can be seen in 22 million homes per week. In-fact Transit Transit News Magazine can be seen everyday on 30 cable stations in the New York Tri-state area (including Cablevision & Time Warner), and is broadcast on WNYE-TV Ch. 25 the local PBS station every Saturday at 3:30 pm. We feature interesting places, things to do, history, science and mass transit issues and employee communications.

Responsibilities: Broadcast scriptwriting, news writing and video production. Prospective interns should have the ability to tell a story. Should be able to keep deadlines and establish a team work environment. Must be able to research and develop stories ideas in field locations.

Special Qualifications or Background Needed: Must commit a minimum of 14 hours per week (two full days 9-5). Familiarity with video cameras, Betacam, ENG/EFP equipment and videotape editing helpful.

Students must pre-interview with News Dir. send or fax resume and/or tape.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Why get coffee and answer phones for the networks when you can get real hands on experience in TV production and as a writer with us?

Transit Transit News Magazine is a half hour television show that is broadcast and Cablecast into
22 million homes in the New York Tri-State Area.

Internship Title: Production Assistant

Project Description: Field production in camera operation, lighting and sound. Videotape editing for both in-house and public presentations. Working with staff in pre-production, shooting and post production. Completing assigned projects according to deadlines which vary for each project.

Qualifying Criteria: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism or television production. Must have good verbal and communication skills. G.P.A. 2.5 or above for (undergraduate) and 3.0 or above for (graduate).

Please send or fax resume and/or tape ASAP to:

Mr. Winston Mitchell
Transit Transit News Magazine
130 Livingston Street. 10056C Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: (718) 694-3418 / Fax: (718) 694-3343
Email: winston.mitchell@nyct.com

Major(s) Preferred: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism, television/video/film production, and have good verbal and communication skills.

Overview of Dept/Division: We are an Emmy Award winning show and the number #1 government television program in the country. We can be seen in 22 million homes per week. In-fact Transit Transit News Magazine can be seen everyday on 30 cable stations in the New York Tri-state area (including Cablevision & Time Warner), and is broadcast on WNYE-TV Ch. 25 the local PBS station every Saturday at 3:30 pm. We feature interesting places, things to do, history, science and mass transit issues and employee communications.

Responsibilities: Broadcast scriptwriting, news writing and video production. Prospective interns should have the ability to tell a story. Should be able to keep deadlines and establish a team work environment. Must be able to research and develop stories ideas in field locations.

Special Qualifications or Background Needed: Must commit a minimum of 14 hours per week (two full days 9-5). Familiarity with video cameras, Betacam, ENG/EFP equipment and videotape editing helpful.

Students must pre-interview with News Dir. send or fax resume and/or tape:
Equal Employment Opportunity

Internship Title: ON-CAMERA TV REPORTER

Project Description: Broadcast scriptwriting, news writing and on-air reporting. Prospective interns should have the ability to tell a story on camera and look professional. Also should be able to keep deadlines and establish a team work environment.
• Must commit a minimum of 14 hours per week.
• Familiarity with Beta, ENG/EFP equipment and videotape editing helpful.

Qualifying Criteria: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism or television production, and have good verbal and communication skills. G.P.A. 2.5 or above for (undergraduate) and 3.0 for (graduate).

Please send or fax resume and/or tape ASAP to: Winston Mitchell

Mr. Winston Mitchell
Transit Transit News Magazine
130 Livingston Street. 10056C
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tel: (718) 694-3418 / Fax: (718) 694-3343
Email: winston.mitchell@nyct.com

Major(s) Preferred: Must be a full-time matriculated junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in broadcast journalism, television/video/film production, and have good verbal and communication skills.

Overview of Dept/Division: We are an Emmy Award winning show and the number #1 government television program in the country. We can be seen in 22 million homes per week. In-fact Transit Transit News Magazine can be seen everyday on 30 cable stations in the New York Tri-state area (including Cablevision & Time Warner), and is broadcast on WNYE-TV Ch. 25 the local PBS station every Saturday at 3:30 pm. We feature interesting places, things to do, history, science and mass transit issues and employee communications.

Responsibilities: Broadcast scriptwriting, news writing and on-air reporting. Prospective interns should have the ability to tell a story on camera and look professional. Also should be able to keep deadlines and establish a team work environment. Must be able to research and develop stories ideas.

Special Qualifications or Background Needed: Must commit a minimum of 14 hours per week (two full days 9-5). Familiarity with Betacam, ENG/EFP equipment and videotape editing helpful.
Students must pre-interview with News Director. send or fax resume and/or tape.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Record (Bergen County, NJ) has an opening for a business reporter to cover breaking news and trends, and write enterprise on a wide variety of business topics, with a focus on technology and the digital world. This reporter will cover this world from business and consumer standpoints, from how businesses are adapting the latest technology and social media, to the battle among providers of phone, cable and Internet service to the latest gadgets, apps and web sites.

The candidate should be a self-starter who is current on trends and issues that affect business, with a firm grasp of business fundamentals and a strong interest in developing his or her expertise. The candidate will be expected to produce major enterprise for the Sunday business section and A-1. A minimum of three years of daily reporting experience, or its equivalent, is required. We highly value candidates who can develop their own stories and who can explain complex topics with clear, concise, and compelling writing.

If interested, please send resume, your give best clips and a cover letter to Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, PO Box 471, 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

The course includes rigorous critiques from CBS News producers and executives. Students are responsible for their own research, planning, videotaping, writing and editing. Students gain priceless experience, the kind many professionals take years to attain.

Bootcamp 2011 will start in early June. Interested students should sned thier resumes to Sherley Jean-Pierre at: sherley.jean-pierre@mail.cuny.edu by Tuesday, April 19.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO LEARN HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CUNY/CBS TV BOOT CAMP WEB SITE: www.cuny.edu/site/tv-boot-camp.html

We’re looking for a reporter for whom Web tools are part of the portfolio. A minimum of two years of daily reporting experience, or its equivalent, is required.

If interested, send a resume, a cover letter and your five best clips to: Douglas Clancy, Assistant Managing Editor, The Record, 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, PO Box 471, Woodland Park, NJ 07424-0471.

Some background about The Record:

The Record, with a circulation of about 150,000 daily and 180,000 Sunday, is family-owned and located in North Jersey. It has won the “General Excellence Award” as New Jersey’s best large daily newspaper (for circulation more than 60,000) in eight of the past 10 years, including the past three years. The newspaper is located within 30 minutes of Times Square in Manhattan and is a short drive from the Shore and the mountains. Our company also owns the Herald News, a small daily, and about 60 weekly newspapers and magazines

Paid internships for 12 weeks in news, features, sports, graphics, copy desk and photo departments. May work weekends; car is necessary.

Eligibility: Undergraduates/graduate students with at least one daily print internship or strong college newspaper experience, preferably as a top editor.

Application packages must include a cover letter, resume, five story or copy editing clips, the names and phone numbers of three references and a 500-word essay: Why I Want to be a Print Journalist.
Clips must be on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper only; CDs preferred for graphic and photography candidates.

If you want to submit your application electronically, please send it to summer2011@starledger.com. Try to keep file sizes reasonable.

Snail mail materials to:
2011 Summer Intern Program
The Star-Ledger
One Star Ledger Plaza
Newark, NJ 07102-1200

Questions: Call LaDonna Cromartie at 973-392-4040