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Guardian Student Media Awards shortlist announced

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 24 September 2010 at 16:47
Tags: Journalism, Student Journalism, awards

The Guardian today announced the shortlist for the Guardian Student Media Awards which features students who have produced ‘outstanding journalism’ during their time at university.

The categories for the awards include publication of the year, reporter of the year, writer of the year, photographer of the year, digital journalist of the year and broadcast journalist of the year.

A new category that has been included for digital journalist of the year. (more…)

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New website lets freelances auction their stories to news editors

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 22 September 2010 at 17:24
Tags: Journalism, Media Business, Mobile, New Media, Online

A new website called Qluso which will enable freelance journalists to sell exclusive articles to news editors will be launching  on 4 October.

The application, which was developed by NewsRupt, will make it possible for editors to bid on freelance’s stories and story ideas.

The idea is that a database exists of exclusive articles which have a time limitation for bidding and a minimum price set by the journalist. The site guarantees a same-day payment for the freelance.

NewsRupt said in a statement on its website: “Qluso was built to solve three pains. Firstly, the amount of time news editors spend trying to find a good story. Secondly, the amount of time freelance journalists spend pitching work and trying to access editors, especially those in national newspapers and broadcasters. Thirdly, the pain of chasing clients for payment, a process that can take freelancers weeks and months, sometimes years. Qluso reduces these processes down to a few clicks.”

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BBC has spent £392,896 dealing with Freedom of Information requests

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 22 September 2010 at 17:19
Tags: BBC, Freedom of Information, Law, Media Business

The BBC has revealed that it has spent £392,896 dealing with Freedom of Information requests over the last five years.

The figure has been made public on website whatdotheyknow.com where individuals can send Freedom of Information requests in a simple manner.

The request, which was submitted by a user of the site called John Booth, read:

I would like to receive a detailed list of all expenditure and/or
invoices paid for all legal work including advice and any other
related costs on individual F.O.I. requests.

Please also include the reference/title of each F.O.I. Requests
they relate to from 2001 to 2010.

According to the website the BBC spent £379,587 on barrister fees and another £13,310 on other costs such as external solicitors.

The costs relate to 16 FoI requests sent to the BBC over the last five years which have required extra legal expertise.

One of the the BBC’s most costly FoI requests has been for the release of the Balen Report.

The BBC has been involved in several years of ongoing litigation over an FoI request demanding that it publish the 2004 report into its coverage of the Middle East.

A BBC spokesperson said: ”At the BBC, we believe in FOI as journalists and as a public body we believe we should be as open as we can be.

“These cases represent a tiny proportion of the FOI requests we receive, all involve important or unusual principles in this new area of law. The BBC’s unique status under the Act has lead to many of the cases being brought before the courts, where the BBC has had to defend its editorial independence.”

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Shortlist founders predict move into profit next year

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 21 September 2010 at 16:26
Tags: Consumer Magazines, Journalism, Magazines, Media Business

The founders of Shortlist Media today predicted their three-year-old publishing business would move into profitability next year with revenue of £15m.

Shortlist Media publishes and distributes free weekly lifestyle magazines, Shortlist for men and Stylist for women.

Mike Soutar, a former editorial director of IPC Media, founded Shortlist Media with media consultant Tim Ewington in 2007 with £4m of private backing, mostly secured from a group of angel investors, the Telegraph reported.

In an interview Soutar and Ewington told the paper they currently had revenue of £11m and employ 64 people and noted that their magazines have a combined audited circulation of more than 930,000 copies a week.

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BSME Awards: BBC leads with 18 nominations

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 21 September 2010 at 16:24
Tags: B2B Magazines, Consumer Magazines, Journalism, Magazines, awards

The magazine publishing wing of the BBC received a total of 18 nominations today as shortlists were announced for the British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) Awards 2010.

The BBC’s nominations came in ten of the 22 award categories - including launch of the year and editor’s editor of the year.

IPC Media was close behind with 17 nominations, followed by the National Magazine Company with 13 nominations. Condé Nast Publications  and Redwood each garnered ten nominations. (more…)

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Telegraph launches free iPad app

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 21 September 2010 at 10:50
Tags: Journalism, Mobile, National Newspapers, New Media, Newspapers, Online

TMG ipad appTelegraph Media Group has launched its first iPad application featuring a selection of content from The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph.

The free application will include national and world news, sport, finance, comment and features. A daily Matt cartoon will feature on the front page.

The application will be available to download from 5am, seven days a week. The app gives readers the possibility to also view content offline.

Edward Roussel, digital editor at TMG, said: “This development demonstrates TMG’s dedication to making its content accessible to the widest possible audience on all key platforms.”

The Telegraph iPad app is sponsored by Audi UK and was developed in partnership with TigerSpike.

In a separate development, TMG said it was working with the New York Times on a new iPhone app and an enhanced version of the iPad app.  Both products will be launching within the next few months.

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Mexican newspaper agrees to stop drugs-war coverage after killing of photographer

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 20 September 2010 at 12:32
Tags: International, Journalism, Newspapers, press freedom

The biggest newspaper in Mexico’s most violent city has said it will restrict its drug war coverage after the killing of its second journalist in less than two years, Associated Press (AP) reports.

In a front-page editorial on Sunday, El Diario de Juarez spoke directly to the drug cartels:

“Leaders of the different organizations that are fighting for control of Ciudad Juarez: The loss of two reporters from this publishing house in less than two years represents an irreparable sorrow for all of us who work here, and, in particular, for their families,” the editorial said. “We ask you to explain what you want from us, what we should try to publish or not publish, so we know what to expect.” (more…)

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Five years after launch, City AM founder says free daily is in the black

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 20 September 2010 at 10:42
Tags: Free Newspapers, Journalism, Media Business, Newspapers

Five years after launch, London financial daily City AM has finally moved into profit, founder Jens Torpe has claimed.

And the free daily has said it is increasing distribution from just over 90,000 copies a day to 150,000 by increasing the spread of its railway station distribution points in the London commuter belt.

City AM chief executive Torpe told the Guardian: ”At 4pm on 17 August our bookings for this year reached the same amount as for all of 2009. Every booking we started taking from yesterday morning and for the rest of the year is an increase in revenue.”

Expansion plans to other cities in the UK, and internationally, have been shelved - Torpe said.

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The Times: New rules to curb use of ’super-injunctions’ against the media

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 20 September 2010 at 09:59
Tags: Law, National Newspapers, Newspapers

New judicial rules are expected to be put in place to curb the use of injunctions banning publication in privacy cases, the Times reports (paywall-protected) today.

England and Wales’ most senior judge, Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, is heading a committee looking into the issue and is expected to recommend new rules by Christmas, the Times reports.

The recommendations will make it a harder for celebrities to obtain super-injunctions, which not only prevent journalists from reporting the story itself but also prevent them from writing about the existence of the injunction, today’s report states.

Another possible change, according to the Times, is that the media would have to be notified when an injunction is sought. New rules could also ban injunctions that could stop the media reporting Parliament.

Three England footballers are currently understood to have injunctions out stopping newspaper revelations about their private lives. According to The Times report, such media injunctions are currently being issued at a rate of around one per month.

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Bristol Evening Post launches paid-for iPhone app following reader research

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 17 September 2010 at 14:36
Tags: Journalism Technology, Mobile, New Media, Newspapers, Regional Newspapers

The Bristol Evening Post has launched a paid-for application for the  Apple iPhone following an online reader survey.

According to the Northcliffe-owned paper, the survey showed readers were willing to pay for local news.

The daily claims it is the first news app in the country that allows users to view and submit story comments about online articles.

The ThisisBristol app is now available to download from the iTunes Store for £1.19 and lets users browse local stories, view picture galleries and get the latest weather in Bristol.

It also contains a feature called iReporter, which allows users to upload their own stories, pictures and videos to the newspaper’s website.

Thisisbristol.co.uk content editor Steve Mellen said: “This is another opportunity, on top of our print and online presence, for us to reach readers and for them to comment on local news which affects them.

“It is important for people to be able to feed back their opinions on local issues and to be able to send us information on events or breaking news which is happening in their neighbourhoods.”

Related articles by Press Gazette:

KOS Media launches iPad app for its Kent newspapers

Daily Mail to launch 15 iPhone apps next year

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Egyptian daily doctors pic to put leader centre stage at Middle East peace talks

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 17 September 2010 at 12:26
Tags: International, Journalism, National Newspapers, Newspapers, Photography

Al-Ahram, Egypt’s state-run newspaper, has come under attack for altering a photo to place president Hosni Mubarak at the front of a group of world leaders at Middle East peace talks instead of US president Barack Obama.

The altered photograph ran last Tuesday alongside a feature called The Way to Sharm el-Sheikh, the BBC and others report. (more…)

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Southern Daily Echo leads London and South of England Regional Media Awards

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 17 September 2010 at 10:24
Tags: Free Newspapers, Journalism, Newspapers, Regional Newspapers, awards

The Southern Daily Echo has collected ten nominations for this year’s EDF Energy London and South of England Regional Media Awards it was announced this morning.

The Southern Daily Echo, a Newsquest-owned title, has nominations in seven of the 18 categories that have been announced so far.

Nominees of two categories are yet to be released which are the TV Journalist of the Year and TV News/Current Affairs Programme of the Year.

Sister title, the Bournemouth Echo, has nine nominations and Johnston Press-owned Portsmouth daily The News, has received eight.

The winners of the awards, which are held in association with Holdthefrontpage, will be announced during a ceremony which takes place at Lingfield Park Racecourse in Surrey on Thursday 21 October.

Here’s the full shortlist: (more…)

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ITV’s Daybreak ‘loses a fifth of its viewers in first week’

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 16 September 2010 at 15:40
Tags: Broadcast, Television

ITV1’s new breakfast show, Daybreak, lost a fifth of its viewers during its first week of being on air, The Independent reported.

Last week one million people tuned in to watch presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley interview former prime minister Tony Blair on their first show.  (more…)

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Guardian heads Comments Award shortlist

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 16 September 2010 at 12:44
Tags: Journalism

The Guardian has collected ten nominations - more than any other publication - for this year’s Editorial Intelligence Comment Awards.

Media analysis and events business Editorial Intelligence yesterday unveiled the shortlist for the Comment Awards 2010. (more…)

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Phone hacking allegations ‘codswallop’, says Boris Johnson

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 16 September 2010 at 11:51
Tags: National Newspapers, Newspapers, People

“Codswallop” is the word London mayor Boris Johnson has used to describe new allegations about phone-hacking at the News of the World.

According to Johnson, who spoke at the monthly meeting at the London Assembly yesterday, the new set of allegations are nothing more than a smear campaign by the Labour Party.

The Times reports (link leads to paywall) that Johnson denounced the concerns over phone hacking by journalists as “a Labour witch-hunt”.

The mayor said  he was satisfied with the Met Police investigation into the matter.

According to the Times, Johnson, when asked about his conversations with police over the issue, said: “To the best of memory, I was satisfied with the police position, which was that no new information had been substantively revealed and therefore nothing more was going to be done. So I don’t think I actually had any conversations.”

He later said: “Labour politicians have had five years to discover their principles about this and get outraged about what may or may not have happened.”

Earlier this week Ben Wallace, Tory MP for Lancaster, also attacked Labour over the phone-hack allegations. The Times reported Wallace as saying: “Disappointingly Labour has chosen to reignite unproven allegations for party political reasons. They are not interested in addressing the big issues of the day, they are only interested in mud-slinging.”

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Journalist deaths down so far this year, says IPI

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 14 September 2010 at 15:28
Tags: press freedom

The International Press Institute has said that fewer journalists lost their lives as a result of their jobs in the first eight months this year than in the same period last year.

The IPI said 52 died from January to the end of August this year, four fewer than last year. (more…)

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Trinity Mirror’s Hollinshead tipped as possible replacement for Montgomery at Mecom

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 13 September 2010 at 11:07
Tags: National Newspapers, Newspapers

The Sunday Times reported yesterday that Mark Hollinshead, managing director at Trinity Mirror, has emerged as a leading candidate to replace David Montgomery at Mecom, the European newspaper publisher.

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Journalism jobs round-up - October edition

Posted by Alexandra Zeevalkink on 1 September 2010 at 16:11
Tags: Journalism

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

Investment Adviser is looking for a news editor. You will have a detailed understanding of the UK retail asset management markets and of media law.

Job location: London

Closing date: 22 October

TechTarget is seeking an editor. You should have experience covering a technology beat; writing and editing content; developing and executing on strategic editorial plans. You must be comfortable regularly learning about new technical concepts and writing for a technical audience.

Job location: London

Closing date: 22 October

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is looking for an editorial representative. You must have a passion for the low carbon markets and climate change policy. You have a desire to work as a journalist, writer or editor in a fast paced environment with some experience in a similar role or as an intern.

Job location: London

Closing date: 7 October

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is seeking an editor for its carbon editorial service. You will have a passion for the low carbon markets and climate policy. Experience as a journalist, writer or editor in a fast paced environment is a must. You will also have experience of leading and managing a team.

Job location: London

Closing date: 7 October

VB/Research is looking for two journalists (£20K) to cover the CleanTech and Renewable Energy sector and the Security and Defence sector. You will have a post-graduate level qualification in journalism; NCTJ or equivalent. An understanding of financial markets, activities and terminology is a necessity.

Job location: London

Closing date
: 08 October

Convenience Store is looking for a deputy editor. You will have to make a major contribution across all aspects of the title by contributing original ideas, forming strategic plans and writing great copy.

Job location: Crawley

Closing date: 15 October

A technical research bureau is looking for an assistant editor (£21-23K).  You will have experience of writing and editing news for a B2B publication or website. You are able to grasp new concepts about technologies and how markets and industries operate.

Job location: London

ICIS Pricing is looking for two market reporters. You have an analytical mindset to make connections and see patterns occurring in the market, the ability to not take things on face value, and the tenacity to challenge and question further. A desire to provide the best in class information is a must.

Job location:London

A magazine is looking for an assistant editor (£27-28K). You are a strong B2B reporter with both print and online experience. Experience writing on legal issues is an advantage.

Job location: London

Written Media Ltd is recruiting a junior editor (£18-20K).  You have excellent writing skills, a good eye for detail and proof-reading ability. Knowledge of the legal sector would be highly desirable.

Job location: United Kingdom

World Trades Publishing is looking for an associate editor (around £20K). An interest in the global economic issues affecting the industries they cover is essential.

Job location: United Kingdom

Bluefrog is looking for a writer (£20-30k). You should have a good knowledge of how direct mail, digital and above the line advertising works. You should have experience of/commitment to working for charities.

Job location: London

Closing date: 11 October

There is a requirement for a journals production editor. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining high production standards on several journals. You will have some proven relevant experience in biomedical journal publishing, proofreading and project management skills.

Job location: London

The Morning Advertiser is looking for a deputy features editor. You will be responsible for writing and commissioning a wide variety of features.

Job location: South-East

Closing date: 21 October

Flightglobal has an opportunity for an air transport/MRO reporter. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of several MRO feature packages per year for Flight International magazine.

Job location: United Kingdom

SNL Financial is seeking an associate editor. You will have a university degree and at least two years of journalism experience. You should be fluent in one or more of the following languages: French, German, Italian and/or Spanish.

Job location: London

The Grocer is looking for an associate editor (features) and a special projects editor. You are a business journalist, with a good head for figures, the ability to extract important information from senior sources, and to analyse and dissect often complex subjects concerning the industry. The levels of experience will vary, depending on the role.

Job location: United Kingdom

A commodities news service has an opening for a news editor (£40-50K).  You are a commodities journalist with some experience of editing. You will co-ordinate petrochemicals news output from the US, UK and Asia.

Job location: London

A provider of business intelligence and news has an opening for a financial journalist (£28-40K).  You have experience of investigative reporting on business and industry.

Job location:  London

The Morning Advertiser requires a reporter to contribute to their weekly magazine and website.

Job location: South-East

Closing date: 21 October

A provider of news and analysis on the coal markets is looking for a reporter (£30-40K).You have good networking skills and the ability to develop and maintain contacts with senior industry and market professionals.

Job location: London

Insolvency Today is looking for an editor. You will have worked as an editor or deputy editor of a B2B publication. You will have a background in - and a working knowledge or passion for - finance or legal marketplace.

Job location: London

Health and Safety at Work is looking for an assistant editor. You will be an experienced B2B staff writer. Some understanding of the UK’s health and safety infrastructure would be a bonus.

Job location: UK

Trustnet is looking for a senior reporter/news editor. You will be responsible for leading daily news meetings, overseeing daily copy flow, writing strong news and news analysis pieces and interviewing key industry figures in writing and on camera.

Job location: London

Closing date: 21 October

Trustnet is looking for a writer. You will be responsible for producing well-written, insightful articles, interviewing leading figures in the industry and creating profiles in writing and on camera.

Closing date: 21 October

Job location: London

GDS Publishing is looking for a senior editor (£20-25k). You will manage all aspects of a magazine’s production to produce B2B content. You will have at least two-years’ experience in an editorial management role. You must have a bachelor’s degree in written communications, journalism, English or a similar subject.

Job location: South-West

Closing date: 21 October

GDS Publishing is looking for a junior editor (£18-20k). You will be responsible for identifying key stories and producing sharp and insightful BSB content. You must have a bachelor’s degree in written communications, journalism, English or a similar subject.

Job location: South West

Closing date: 21 October

CONSUMER MAGAZINES

New Scientist is looking for a news editor. You should have a good science degree, an in-depth knowledge of specific academic areas and an ability to keep abreast of developments in your chosen field(s).

Job location: London

Closing date: 8 October

Mother & Baby and Pregnancy & birth magazines are looking for a staff writer. An interest in health journalism and the ability to write in a friendly but authoritative way are necessary.  Experience on a daily newspaper or magazine is required.

Job location:  London

Polo Times is seeking a sub-editor.You are educated to degree level and have at least one year’s paid work sub-editing or similar role at a magazine or newspaper. You have excellent Quark and/or Indesign, and an eye for great layouts.

Job location: United Kingdom

Closing date: 4 October

Archant Specialist requires a group production/sub editor to work on their monthly titles Pilot and Canal Boat. You should have solid journalistic knowledge and experience of working in a similar role on magazines or newspapers. Experience in the use of QuarkXpress, Word and basic Photoshop is essential.

Job location: London

Closing date: 21 October

Men’s Fitness is looking for a staff writer. Editorial experience and a keen interest in fitness are essential.

Job location: London

Closing date: 1 October

Loop Publishing requires a  sub-editor. You must have at least one year experience as a sub. Aviation knowledge would be useful. You must like aeroplanes.

Job location: United Kingdom

WIRE AND AGENCIES

Citywire requires a sub-editor. You will have a proven competency in Adobe InDesign, a sharp eye for detail, an ability to work quickly and accurately as well as a flair for turning a story into a compelling visual experience.

Job location: London

Closing date: 21 October

Citywire requires a supplements editor. The role will include working across its flagship titles Citywire Wealth Manager and New Model Adviser. You will be an individual with a thorough knowledge of financial services and at least two years of direct experience.

Job location: London

Closing date: 21 October

Thomson Reuters is looking for a markets correspondent with expertise in government debt reporting.

Job location: London

Closing date: 21 October

NATIONAL

Sunday Times Fast Track is looking for a journalist (£30K+). You are a graduate with experience in business journalism. You are familiar with company accounts and financial databases. You have an interest in private companies, entrepreneurs and private equity.

Job location: United Kingdom

More magazine is looking for a production editor . You have a track record on a production desk of a high frequency consumer magazine. You have management experience.

Job location:  London

Closing date: 8 October

ONLINE

AutoTrader.co.uk is looking for a web journalist (in the region of £30K). You will have knowledge of and a passion for the UK new car market. You will be experienced in team management, leadership and using CMS systems.

Job location: United Kingdom

There is an opening for a senior digital editor (£28-33K doe). You will have extensive experience in writing strong news, features and analysis for a B2B website or magazine in the travel, tourism and hospitality sector.

Job location: London

BROADCAST

Sky News is looking for a business correspondent. You will understand British business and the unique demands of a non-stop news channel.

Job location: West London

Sky News is looking for a head of international news. You are a first class journalist with a passion for international news and a real understanding of the potential for nonstop digital coverage.

Job location: West London

Sky News is looking for a defence correspondent. You are an experienced defence journalist with a track record of breaking the news that others follow, plus a strong desire to work across all platforms.

OTHER

British Retail Consortium (BRC) is looking for a senior press officer. You will have experience of news writing, liaising with media in high-pressure situations and working to tight deadlines. You will have a media relations or journalism background.

Job location: Westminster

Closing date: 4 October

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