The Lede Program: An Introduction to Data Practices

Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism is launching The Lede Program, a post-bac certification course in partnership with the Department of Computer Science, offering hands-on training in data, code, and algorithms for investigative and creative work.

Social science researchers, designers, policy analysts, and other students with interest in the digital humanities are encouraged to apply to either the “Lede-12” summer program or two-semester “Lede-24” program. No prior experience with data is required.

Students will leave with a portfolio of digital work highlighting their new skills in four areas:

- Computing: Master a scripting language like Python or Ruby; use code to gather, analyze, and present data

- Data and Databases: Develop computer-assisted strategies to collect, structure, store, and share data

- Algorithms: Learn to critically analyze computation, assessing biases, omissions, and best practices

- Platform: Explore how data, code, and algorithms affect creative practices and shape lines of inquiry




For details, applications, and scholarship information, see http://bit.ly/cjslede. The deadline is April 27.


There will be an Info Session about this program:

When: Thursday, April 3

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Where: Stabile Student Center in the Journalism Building at 2950 Broadway

*There will also be a video of the event posted on their website after the event.

News America Marketing: Internship & Full-Time Opportunities

News America Marketing is looking for candidates to full an internship opportunity as well as a full-time available position!

News America Marketing (newsamerica.com) is the nation’s premier marketing-services company, with more than $1 billion in annual revenue. We offer advertisers a broad portfolio of in-store, home-delivered and online media, providing them with the tools they need to break through the clutter of today’s marketplace. Our powerful advertising and promotion programs, united under the SmartSource brand name, are relied upon by the country’s largest consumer- packaged goods manufacturers for their unparalleled consumer reach.

1. We are seeking college juniors and seniors to join our team part-time and be introduced to our Sales Development Program. 

In this role, you will have exposure to account teams and learn how to: 
-Sell marketing, advertising, and consumer-promotion solutions to major consumer-packaged goods clients, many of them Fortune 500 companies
-Assist your manager with critical sales activities and projects 

Responsibilities may include: 
-Handling production materials
-Coordinating client presentations
-Analyzing customer data
-Acting as a liaison between clients and internal departments
-Participating in sales calls

This position could lead to a full-time opportunity after graduation! 

REQUIREMENTS: 
-A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is a must (transcript is required for interviews)
-Excellent written and verbal skills
-A strong work ethic with initiative and follow-through  
-Effective problem-solving and leadership skills
-A strong desire for a career in sales management
-Some travel and/or lifting may be required

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID# 30706.

2. We are seeking candidates to join our Sales Development Program as Account Coordinators in all nine of our metropolitan offices. In this Entry Level Sales position, voted “Best Entry Level Jobs for 2008” by the Princeton Review, you will work on account teams selling our proven solutions to major consumer packaged goods clients while assisting your manager with critical sales activities and projects.  

Some day to day tasks may include: 
-Acting as liaison between clients and internal departments
-Participating in sales calls with your manager
-Handling production materials
-Processing orders and contracts
-Coordinating client presentations
-Analyzing customer data

Our Sales Development Program is arranged to give you maximum learning and earning potential. Account Coordinators start at $45k with a target bonus of $5k and are eligible for promotion after 15 months to Account Associate. Here, your compensation package increases to $50k plus a target bonus of $8k. At this level you are eligible for promotion in as little as 3 months to Account Director, where your salary jumps to $65k plus a $27k target bonus.  New Business commissions provide additional earning power. Within 5 years of employment, earning 6 figures is totally within your reach.

We also offer an impressive benefits package consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and of course, paid time off.   

So if you have your sight set on a lucrative sales career with maximum growth potential then News America Marketing is the place for you.  

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID# 3384.

News America Marketing is a subsidiary of News Corp (www.newscorp.com), home to Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal, Harper Collins and the NY Post to name just a few. Look us up on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to learn more about our culture.

Internship Opportunity

Argus Information and Advisory Services (located in White Plains, NY) is a leading provider of information, scoring solutions and advisory services to large financial institutions to better enable marketing and risk decisions. Argus’ capabilities focus on syndicated studies, product development and consulting.

This internship is designed to offer an undergraduate computer science or business student the opportunity to gain valuable hands on experience, while getting paid.

Argus offers a diverse, team oriented, and challenging environment.  This position is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic role, and will start immediately.  

Responsibilities include: 
- Resolve and trouble shoot processing issues that may arise
- Review reports for accuracy and consistency
- Managing the timely delivery of final reports
- Evaluate correlations among statistical data, identifies trends, summarizes findings across clients and products
- Respond to ad hoc requests from the client delivery team as assigned by analysts
- Prepare reports of findings for management

This is a paid position that requires approximately 20 hours per week.

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, JobID# 27043.

Part Time Job Opportunity

The Office of Alumni Relations at the Fordham Law School is looking for some office help!

Responsibilities:        

Assisting the alumni office staff with various tasks, including data entry, copyediting, research, telephone coverage. Will also be required to assist alumni when necessary and during special events for the Alumni Relations Office and the Law School.

Qualifications:          

- Fordham College at Lincoln Center/Rose Hill student 

- Candidate must have very strong verbal, written, data entry and interpersonal skills.   

- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Banner is preferred.

- Ability to work evening events is necessary. 

To apply: Please present a resume in person or via e-mail.

Salary: $10.00 per hour                     

For more information and to apply, feel free to email or call the office at lawalumni@law.fordham.edu or (212) 636-6806.