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Job of the Day: Public relations manager at Disney

Disney Consumer Products is looking for a creative and seasoned PR professional with consumer goods experience in the lifestyle industry to manage campaigns for various character franchises and lines of business with a focus on fashion, home furnishings and art. Read more about this job. Related CNNMoney.com Hiring managers: December is the best time to find a job.

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Job of the Day: Freelance media relations specialist

WPR Group is seeking freelance media relations specialists with expertise related to interior design, housing, real estate trends and other disciplines related to how the built environment impacts our daily life. This is a virtual freelance position. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in media relations and communications. Read more about this job.

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It’s settled: Tuesday mornings are the best time to send a news release

According to a recent Business Wire poll, Tuesday at 10 a.m. is the optimal time to send a news release. Logical, in many ways, since Tuesdays are also  reported to be the most productive day of the week. So, theoretically, most reporters are sitting at their computers, have cleaned out their inboxes, and are waiting with bated breath for your press release to arrive. Theoretically. — Claire Celsi

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Conficker virus is alive—today—and moving through the Web

Remember that nasty computer worm Conficker that was set to devastate the Web on April Fool’s Day? Well it didn’t strike on April 1, but it’s come to life today—April 9—on computers around the world. Problem is experts aren’t sure what, if anything, the virus will do. All they know is Conficker started communicating with its host computer last night. Be careful.

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Gift ideas for the journalists in your life

Working a crazy schedule this December? Be thankful you’re not a reporter. The news doesn’t stop for holidays, which means many a journalist eats his or her microwaved Christmas dinner in a newsroom. The last thing this guy or gal needs is a lousy gift. Journalistics blog shared  five gift ideas for the reporter in your life. ( Image via )