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December 1, 2010updated 22 Dec 2010 1:33pm

December 2010 jobs round-up

By Dominic wireposts

BROADCAST

BBC Scotland is looking for a television researcher to join its factual team. You will have TV research experience, including suggesting and researching original and imaginative programme ideas, and securing access to contributors, locations and archive material. You will have the ability to find and develop original stories, and to contribute ideas for programmes, items and new treatments. You will also have a demonstrable passion for, and knowledge of, factual television.You must have a good working knowledge of art, music or history.

Job location: Scotland

Closing date: 9 January (midnight)

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

Credit Magazine is looking for a staff writer.  You are a financial journalist who is also able to speak with confidence to industry leaders about their business. The ability to break stories and to write intelligent and original features is essential.The job will involve some international travel.

Job location: London

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Closing date: 12 January 2011

Farmers Weekly is seeking a reporter to work on their livestock desk.You are educated to degree level or its equivalent. You will have  the ability to produce accurate work to deadline and a brief. You will also have an interest in online journalism, including audio, video and social media.

Job location: United Kingdom

Platts has a vacancy for a market reporter.  You will have excellent writing and editing skills as well as proficiency in math. You should have knowledge of standard desktop publishing software-Excel in particular-and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. You must have a working understanding of the requirements of price assessment through normalization and the need for supplementary commentary and real-time news, including timeliness of price/news transmissions and the accuracy of content.

Job location: London

FX Week needs a reporter to cover foreign exchange and money markets. You will have an understanding of financial markets combined with excellent communication skills, and the ability to work to tight weekly deadlines.

Job location – London

A global B2B publication seeks a B2B reporter. You will have experience in reporting for other B2B titles as well as proof reading and assisting with the design layout.

Job location – London

Accountancy Age is looking for a reporter. You will have demonstrable experience and will need to be comfortable in print, online and speaking in front of a video camera.

Job location – London

Farmers Guardian is looking for a machinery editor. You’ll have a strong aptitude for writing and the ability to explain technical content clearly in print and online. You’ll be able to represent the paper at key events and in front of industry figures and be flexible in terms of working day/week.

Job location: London

Farmers Guardian has a vacancy for a sub-editor/designer. You will be proficient in Apple Mac systems, including Quark Xpress and Photoshop. You will also have an excellent command of English, subbing, design and IT skills. You must have web experience – skills in uploading copy online, writing for the web and SEO knowledge.

Job location: Preston

Closing date: 20 January

There is an opportunity for an editor (£25-30K + excellent benefits package). Ideally you will have previous reporting experience in the gas or/and energy sector. You must be able to understand and analyse complex data. Ideally you will be able to write both news and features.

Job location: London

There is an opportunity for a development editor (£30-£35K + excellent benefits package). Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within a B2B publishing house. You must have experience in digital product development as well as developing new products from idea through to completion. Ideally, you will have a financial background and be confident developing contacts and dealing with sales and marketing internally.

Job location: London

Investor Publishing is looking for a staff writer for its business magazines. You must have professional writing experience. You should have excellent writing and reporting skills. You will be capable of writing to a house style.

Job location: London

SIX is looking for fashion writers to take on an unusual and challenging project. The project will cover foreign fashion culture from around the world, therefore international journalists, fashion writers residing abroad and journalists with a good knowledge of Asian, Scandinavian, European and American fashion markets are encouraged to apply. This is not a permanent position – all contributors will work on a project/issue basis.

Job location: London

Global Investor seeks a deputy editor to cover the growing and dynamic industry of asset management and asset servicing. You must be willing to travel, be a good listener, have the ability to work to deadline, be confident in your abilities and show a capacity to manage staff.

Job location: London

CONSUMER MAGS

Cosmopolitan UK is looking for a deputy editor. You will have an interest in fashion and beauty and experience of new media is also required.

Job location – London

Archant is looking for a group editor for its Sport shooting titles.  You will have senior editorial skills in commissioning copy and pictures, generating editorial and commercial ideas, ensuring all material is legally safe, managing other people and ensuring attractive use of page design and typography. In addition, you will be an outgoing ambassador for the magazine, capable of attending and speaking at many social or business events.

Job location: United Kingdom

PSM3 is looking for a production editor. You will have prior experience of magazine production and sub-editing on a consumer newsstand magazine good as well as good writing and re-writing skills. You’ll also be passionate about videogames, with a keen knowledge of Playstation 3 and the market.

Job location: Bath

Key Publishing is seeking senior editorial staff. Substantial hands-on journalistic/editing and team-leading experience allied to a demonstrable enthusiasm for aircraft and airports and an understanding of aircraft enthusiasts and what makes them tick are required.

Job location:Stamford

Closing date: 23 January

Oxygen 10 seeks an editor to manage a portfolio of newsstand titles on a range of lifestyle topics. You will enjoy multi-tasking, cope well under pressure and have a keen eye for detail.You must have a minimum of two years experience in a senior role on a consumer title and be in possession of a bulging contacts book.

Job location: London

PC Format is looking for a technical writer/editor.  You will be passionate and knowledgeable about PC components and PC gaming. Fluent in hardware terminology, you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the key elements through examples of your own work. You will also be up to date with the latest developments in the industry.

Job location: Bath

Closing date: 17 January

NATIONALS

Guardian News and Media is seeking a senior business reporter. You will generate stories, exclusives, multimedia and analysis for the Guardian and Observer in print and online. National newspaper experience in the sector or experience of a similar calibre  is essential. This is a permanent staff job based around a nine-day fortnight including some weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Job location: United Kingdom

Closing date: 5 January 2011

ONLINE

CNBC is seeking a writer. Decisive, organised and able to react quickly to breaking news, you’ll have a strong writing style and a thorough knowledge of financial markets, economics, geopolitics and the key players in the business world. Naturally, you’ll also be an excellent communicator and engaging presenter, working well to deadlines and showing solid research and proofreading skills.You’ll be a good team worker and confident multi-tasker. You’ll be flexible to the demands of a global round-the-clock news operation.

Job location: London

CNBC is seeking a web blog writer. Decisive, organised and enthusiastic, you’ll be an experienced blogger with a strong writing style and the ability to cultivate sources and break news. Naturally, you’ll also be an excellent communicator and engaging presenter, showing solid research, fact-checking and proofreading skills. You’ll need to be a good team worker and confident multi-tasker. You’ll have to remain flexible to the demands of a global round-the-clock news operation.

Job location: London

NET-A-PORTER is seeking a sub editor. You will have a good understanding of InDesign and a working knowledge of Photoshop. You should be PC and Mac literate.

Job location: London

MR PORTER requires a sub-editor. You will have a good understanding of InDesign and a working knowledge of Photoshop. You should be PC and Mac literate.

Job location: London

WIRES AND AGENCIES

A live equity newswire is looking for a reporter (£30-35K). You will be expected to understand economic trends, cycles and their impact on equity valuations. You will provide credible and concise explanations as to what is driving trade by monitoring facts and data. You should be bilingual: French/English or Dutch/English.

Job location: London

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