POSITION OPENING:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS‚ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TRENTON‚ NEW JERSEY

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager with strong skills in journalism; desktop publishing in a professional setting; grammar and editing; layout and design in a professional setting for both print and Web publication; and excellent customer service. Other knowledge should include professional printing and video production. Under the direction of the Court Executive 4‚ Director of Communications‚ the selected individual will oversee the development and production of Judiciary publications and educational videos. Responsibilities will include writing‚ designing and producing publications‚ including newsletters‚ brochures‚ and reports for internal and external audiences; and supervising video production from concept through script development to production and post-production. Additional responsibilities will involve helping vicinage and central office operational units develop communication and public education materials‚ including editing‚ design and production support as well as training on publications methods and standards.

See attached for details.

TWO POSITIONS: ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press: Newsperson, NEW YORK
Application deadline: None specified

The Associated Press seeks a Newsperson for its Money & Markets service in New York City. This Newsperson reports and writes investment news for AP’s Money & Markets service, which is used widely by more than 150 newspapers nationwide in print and online. This newsperson is part of three-person reporting team that works closely with the service’s editor and three graphic artists to devise both compelling articles and engaging charts, tables and graphs. This person is responsible for spotting investment and economic trends to develop stories. This person also contributes to Money & Markets' new weekend service and writes informational mini-stories to explain data about commodities, interest rates, foreign exchange,mutual funds and the day’s trading.

For additional information, including details on how to apply.

The Associated Press :Newsperson TRENTON
Application deadline: None specified

The Associated Press seeks an aggressive reporter to cover government corruption and immigration issues from Trenton, N.J.

After orientation to AP operations in the state, this person would be part of the team covering corruption, immigration and other top news in the region through accurate, aggressive and thorough reporting, strong and compelling writing and precise editing.

In the past five years, more than 100 New Jersey elected officials have been convicted of betraying the public’s trust, and AP is seeking a reporter to complement existing staffing on this beat. The successful candidate will excel at investigative and accountability journalism, and have a record of aggressive and successful source building and using documents and public records to break news.

This reporter also would devote time to delving into issues arising from immigration in New Jersey. As the nation's most ethnically and racially diverse state, New Jersey is dealing with a host of immigration issues ranging from health care, housing, law enforcement and education to
resident's responses to diverse communities.

For additional information, including details on how to apply.

Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed
in five languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

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