Here’s an opportunity so brilliant that only my very best Pokeweed picture can do it justice: The Palm Beach Post is looking for a full-time critical thinker and problem solver to join a small team of innovative coders. This job would involve or naturally lead into coding, user experience brainstorming, data modeling, server architecture, and analytics.

Must be self-driven, inquisitive, and eager to learn. Must ask good questions and thrive without extensive direction. Must enjoy getting your hands dirty with unfamiliar systems as necessary. Must be experienced with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, SQL and at least one of the following languages: Python, Ruby, Perl, PHP. Experience with Django or a dialect of Lisp a plus.

Who are we? People who appreciate somber hats and spectacular mustaches, that’s who. How should you get in touch? E-mail me here for more information, or hop on The Twitter and contact @wensing or @wmhartnett. Afraid of the ruinous technologies of our industrial society? Very, very loudly shout something like, “HEY, MATT AND MARK!”, followed by your question or contact information. We’ll be listening closely.

Here’s the listing on Yahoo! HotJobs, if that’s your thing. Hopefully coming soon to Djangogigs.com. Any other recommendations for places to post it?

A newspaper job opening in Florida. Weird. The Orlando Sentinel is looking for a computer-assisted reporting specialist:

“The ideal candidate will have at least five years of reporting experience, with an emphasis on government reporting; significant experience in reporting and writing data-driven investigative reports; and an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and Access. Proficiency with SQL, ArcGIS, SPSS and Caspio are preferred.”

Click on over to the listing at JournalismJobs.com for more info. It should be noted, as I’ve mentioned before, that the Sentinel newsroom maintains a well-known and long-standing mandatory Disney-oriented dress code. That’s a fact. OK, that’s not really true, but I like to imagine everyone in the newsroom dressed as Disney characters.

Update: And a copy editor, too. Not to mention a multimedia artist. And the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel is looking for a web developer.

Newspaper layoff and buyout stories continue to trickle out, but we at the Houston Chronicle are still HIRING. We are hiring slowly and deliberately, but we are hiring. If you are committed to top-notch journalism both in print and online, feel free to send me your resume and samples of your best work. Email with attachments would be the ideal format; old-fashioned paper tear sheets sent snail mail are fine too.

I will also be interviewing at Unity on July 24 and 25. If you plan to be at that convention in Chicago, feel free to contact me about an interview for any position.

Here are the jobs we’re actively recruiting for now:

Senior feature writer, Food writer, City desk reporters (2), Sports copy editor, Channel producers (Features and Sports), Online news editor, Interactive graphic artist, Graphic artist (print)

Diane Cowen, Newsroom recruiter, Houston Chronicle
801 Texas Ave., 9th floor, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-362-6854, E-mail: diane dot cowen at chron dot com

Also via NICAR-L, The Buffalo News is looking for an online managing editor:

The Buffalo News, the largest circulation newspaper in upstate New York, is looking for a managing editor to oversee its online operation.

We’re looking for someone with management experience as well as hands-on Web skills to transform The Buffalo News from a print-oriented newsroom into a multimedia operation.
The online managing editor will report directly to the executive editor.

Applicants should contact Executive Editor Margaret M. Sullivan at The Buffalo News, 1 News Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14240 or e-mail her at mmsullivan at buffnews dot com

“Newspapers across America are spending an awful lot of money training reporters how to get audio and video, and then how to edit it. But aren’t newspapers missing the boat by forgetting about content? It doesn’t matter what kind of equipment you have or how much audio/video is on the Web site if the content isn’t there.

Isn’t that what we dislike about TV? All flash but no content?”

Let’s not forget that reporting skill still matters, particularly as we rush to sign up for the A.V. Club.

We want a sports copy editor eager to work with writers to improve stories and who can write graceful and direct display type. We value energetic editors who can add to a collegial atmosphere.

The best candidates will have at least three years of experience on a daily newspaper copy desk. Page-design skills are helpful but not required. Enthusiasm for working with our Web-site editors is vital, and we will offer instruction in online editing.

The Palm Beach Post is one of the most-honored newspapers each year in judging by Associated Press Sports Editors. We have a sizable staff and lots of space. We cover four pro teams, four major colleges, the PGA and LPGA tours, Grand Slam tennis events and the Winter and Summer Olympics. We compete tenaciously on the biggest stories in South Florida and beyond.

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and any appropriate work samples to:

Dave Tepps
Deputy Sports Editor
The Palm Beach Post
2751 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
dave_tepps@pbpost.com

We’re looking for a self-starter who can work in the highly competitive South Florida online sports market. Duties include:

• posting and management of breaking news on various beats (Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers, University of Miami, Florida, FSU and more);
• executing projects and advance packages/specials;
• enhancing stories with photo galleries, video, polls and other features;
• managing user-generated contributions to the site;
• maximizing traffic and audience development.

Requirements include basic journalism skills in copy editing, headline writing and news judgment. Must have strong knowledge of common Web production tools (HTML, XML, CSS, content management system, site metrics/traffic-analysis reports) and familiarity with Flash, video, audio, databases, mobile efforts, e-mail delivery systems and SEO. Contact:

Nick Moschella
Sports Editor
The Palm Beach Post
2751 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
nick_moschella@pbpost.com
561-820-4401

Online Editorial Director: PalmBeachPost.com is seeking an innovative thinker and manager to oversee a growing online staff in a competitive, metropolitan market. The Online Editorial Director will be involved in the strategic planning of initiatives ranging from channel redesigns to new products that will expand our audience. Other responsibilities include:

• Directing online news coverage of major events such as hurricanes.
• Overseeing development and execution of new content.
• Assisting with ongoing convergence efforts of the newsroom, including multimedia and site production training for reporters and editors.
• Conceiving ways to engage users to share content on our site.
• Understanding industry trends and issues, including alternate-delivery methods (e-mail, mobile, text messaging, downloadable audio/video, etc.).
• Working with vendors who may supply creative, statistical or content support.
• Having strong knowledge of common Web production tools (HTML, XML, CSS, content management system, site metrics/traffic-analysis reports) and familiarity with Flash, video, audio, databases, mobile efforts, e-mail delivery systems and SEO.

The Online Editorial Director must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a newsroom, digital media or Web site operation and at least three years managing a team. Contact:

Tim Burke
Deputy Managing Editor
The Palm Beach Post
2751 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
tim_burke@pbpost.com
561-820-4480.