Careers at PEJOrganization DescriptionPEJ is a non-partisan, non-political research organization that analyzes the performance of the news media. It is part of the Pew Research Center in Washington D.C. and is funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Current OpeningsGoogle Journalism Fellowship - 2013In an effort to help develop the next crop of reporters working to keep the world informed, educated and entertained, Google has created the Google Journalism Fellowship. As a company dedicated to making the world’s information easily accessible, Google recognizes that behind many blue links is a journalist and that quality journalism is a key ingredient of a vibrant and functioning society. The program is aimed at undergraduate, graduate and journalism students interested in using technology to tell stories in new and dynamic ways. The Fellows will get the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to a variety of organizations -- from those that are steeped in investigative journalism to those working for press freedom around the world and to those that are helping the industry figure out its future in the digital age. There will be a focus on data driven journalism, online free expression and rethinking the business of journalism. The 10-week long Fellowship will open with a week at the Knight Foundation and end with a week at Google, split between Google News and YouTube. -- Participating organizations are based in Berkeley, CA, Columbia, MO, Cambridge, MA, St. Petersburg/Miami, FL, New York, NY and Washington, DC.-- They include the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Committee to Protect Journalists, Investigative Reporters & Editors, the Knight Foundation, Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, Poynter, Nieman Journalism Lab and ProPublica. More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the Fellows are outlined on the Host Organizations page. Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including researching and writing stories, contributing to open source data programs, creating timely data to accurately frame public debates about media in the United States and the world as well as finding new and compelling ways to use data to tell stories. Who should apply? We're looking for students who are passionate about journalism and the role that technology can play in the industry and the pursuit of their craft. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply: -- Demonstrated or stated commitment to journalism - especially in the fields of data driven journalism or freedom of expression online-- An interest in exploring and creating business models to help the industry in the digital age -- Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise -- First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills -- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 USD for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013 (June-August) and a travel budget of $1,000 USD. The Fellowship will start on June 3, 2013 with the first week at the Knight Foundation in Florida. Fellows will join their host organization on June 10, 2013 and finish with a week at Google in California on August 5, 2013. Senior Researcher Position SummaryThe Senior Researcher works directly with the Director, Deputy Director and Associate Director in shaping the Project's research agenda and implementing research objectives. Senior Researchers must be able to work independently in developing, implementing and reporting on stand-alone or longer-term projects, as well as working in teams in a strongly collaborative environment. This position in particular involves substantial knowledge and skill in statistics, survey and other methodologies and data analysis. It also involves substantial editorial judgment in the interpretation and description of survey findings. The Pew Research Center's reputation for straightforward explanation and assiduous impartiality is grounded in an editorial style and institutional voice that must be applied consistently by all senior writers. The voice of the Project and the Center is grounded in a set of principles, not in the style of individual authors or writers. At the same time, Senior Researchers must work closely within the team environment, participating in all levels of the research process from the most mundane to the most challenging. The responsibilities include developing research ideas, exploring different methods for answering those research questions, data management and problem-solving, and the analysis and reporting of different research techniques, including survey methods. In all of these roles, Senior Researchers must combine analytical rigor, creativity, a tireless attention to detail and the highest standards of quality control. The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism has a relatively "flat" hierarchy, so a Senior Researcher may or may not have any direct managerial responsibilities. However, candidates for this position must provide leadership to other team members with maturity, diplomacy and a cooperative spirit, and will play a lead role in training new staff and developing the skills of other co-workers. The Senior Researcher also demonstrates a clear understanding of the Center's strategic goals and the ability to carry out work in support of those goals independent of senior staff guidance. Senior Researchers also may regularly represent the Center externally, whether in the media, professional organizations, government or other forums. Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Planning, Development and Management (42%) Work side-by-side with the senior staff in developing, overseeing and managing research projects. For surveys, this includes questionnaire development, fieldhouse communications, and the assembly of material for reports, archiving and distribution.
Research, Analysis and Reporting (42%) Work closely with the senior staff and other team members in interpreting data, making editorial judgments about priorities and writing reports. This includes statistical analysis, graphics production, and writing reports and commentaries based on survey results.
Training and Staff Development (11%) The Senior Researcher works closely with all staff members, and seeks opportunities to develop technical, editorial and research skills among both junior and senior staff. External Communications (5%) The Senior Researcher handles requests for information from reporters and other interested parties. Depending on their personal preferences and abilities, Senior Researchers also may regularly represent the Center externally, whether in the media, professional organizations, government or other forums. Education/Training/Experience
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Application ProcedureApplicant should send a complete resume and cover letter (indicating where you learned of the opening) to:
Ms. April McWilliams Responses can also be faxed to 202-419-4339 or e-mailed to careers@pewresearch.org. We are an equal opportunity employer. Temporary Senior Writer/Editor Position SummaryThe temporary senior writer/editor plays a substantial role in the planning, data analysis, drafting and/or editing of major reports released by the Project for Excellence in Journalism. This temporary assignment is expected to end around June 30, 2013. The temporary senior writer/editor must both be able to work in teams in a collaborative atmosphere and then, once the direction of a project is set, work independently or as a team leader in longer projects. The temporary senior writer/editor, who reports to the director, should have a strong conceptual grasp of technology and media and a demonstrated facility to write about data and research. The temporary senior writer/editor should be expected to take a large amount of data from a content study, a survey or other research methods, work in a team to conceptualize the findings, and then write or supervise the writing of a report to a level where it can go to the director or deputy director level for final edit. The Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ) has a "flat" hierarchy, so a senior writer/editor may have direct managerial responsibilities on some projects and serve as a team member on others. The temporary senior writer/editor must provide leadership to other team members, demonstrate maturity, diplomacy and a cooperative spirit. The temporary senior writer/editor also demonstrates a clear understanding of the Center's and the Project's strategic goals and an ability to write in a way that lives up to the assiduous impartiality of the institution. That impartiality involves a strong belief in open mindedness and humility about the data, transparency about what it conveys and does not convey, and intense commitment to rigorous accuracy. Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Planning, Development and Management (40%)
Analysis, Writing and Editing (40%) Work closely with the senior staff and other team members in interpreting data, making editorial judgments about priorities and writing reports. This includes statistical analysis, graphics production, and writing reports and commentaries based on survey results.
Related Responsibilities (20%)
Education/Training/Experience
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Application ProcedureApplicant should send a complete resume and cover letter (indicating where you learned of the opening) to:
Ms. April McWilliams Responses can also be faxed to 202-419-4339 or e-mailed to careers@pewresearch.org. We are an equal opportunity employer. Updated December 11, 2012 |
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