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Bill Dedman is leaving the Associated Press after three years as director of computer-assisted reporting to join the New York Times, while multiple news organizations are hiring positions in reporting, editing, and online news management.

Bits, Bytes and Barks

Dedman leaves AP

Bill Dedman, who has served as the director of computer-assisted reporting for three years at the Associated Press, has announced he will be leaving the wire service. Dedman and his wife, Pam Belluck, will be moving to Chicago where she will work as chief of the Chicago bureau of the New York Times. Dedman will write national stories for the Times and says he is looking forward to his return to reporting.

Help Wanted

TIME Online is looking to fill several positions. The service is looking for a news editor to set daily budgets and assign stories to writers, a writer who can write fast and tight but doesn't lack style, and a news monitor who can prioritize stories and combine breaking news wires with associated text and photo resources. To apply for any of the jobs or for more information, e-mail a text-only resume and a letter describing your news background and electronic skills to Flora Garcia, TIME Online's production manager, at fgarcia@pathfinder.com.

The Daytona Beach News-Journal is looking for an experienced, aggressive investigative reporter experienced in probing public records and doing computer-assisted research. Applicants should send a letter, resume and clips to Don Lindley, managing editor, The News-Journal, P.O. Box 2831, Daytona Beach, Fla. 32120-2831.

The Wilmington Morning Star needs a court reporter. Applicants should have at least two years' reporting experience and computer-assisted reporting skills. Send a resume, references and five to 10 clips to Dave Ennis, city editor, Wilmington Morning Star, P.O. Box 840 (1003 S. 17th St.), Wilmington, N.C. 28402-0840.

The Orange County Register needs a technology reporter and an assistant city editor for medicine and science. Applicants for the editing position should have at least three years reporting experience on a daily metro and at least two years editing experience. Applicants for either position should submit a packet of current work, a resume and a one-page statement of philosophy to: John Doussard, 625 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, Calif. 92701. Telephone: (714) 953-2225. Fax: 714-565-3681.

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