NEWS DEEPLY: COMMUNITY EDITOR, STUNTING & MALNUTRITION

Posted On: August 22, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: News Deeply

Company Description

News Deeply builds networks of passionate communities that allow key stakeholders to engage and exchange valuable insights. Our knowledge-driven platforms serve as the go-to hub for each topic, bringing together influencers in an immersive content experience that includes articles, videos, newsletters, data and research, community conversations and events.

News Deeply is an award-winning media and technology company, dedicated to providing information in the global public good. The company’s inaugural platform, Syria Deeply, is an award-winning fusion of journalism, education and digital design. Time magazine called the platform “The Future of News,” while Fast Company said it “Outsmarts the News, Redefines Conflict Coverage.” The team was honored with the National Press Foundation’s Excellence in Online Journalism Award for 2013.

Job Description

NEWS DEEPLY: COMMUNITY EDITOR, STUNTING & MALNUTRITION

We are seeking a Community Manager based in either New York, Beirut, London, or Paris. This person will lead audience engagement and development efforts for a 10-month project (starting mid-September) to help launch and develop a platform that will focus on malnutrition and stunting, especially in the developing world. This is a high-impact role, working closely with our editorial and product teams internally and with our stakeholder audience externally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Map, grow, and strengthen our audience of policymakers, academics, corporates, NGOs, and journalists.
Engage the community through editorial projects (e.g., Q&As, op-eds), conversations on each platform and social media, live and virtual events, and user research.
Understand and translate user needs, metrics, and journeys into actionable items to be executed in conjunction with the editorial and product teams.
Develop and execute effective amplification and promotion efforts through social media, newsletters, and media partnerships.

REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years of experience in journalism, social media, copywriting, public relations, community outreach, user research and/or data analysis.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Experience in amplifying content and engaging with expert audiences across social platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Quora.
Comfort with high-touch engagement with high-level stakeholders.
Creativity, problem solving, and grit, with ability to pick up the slack and be the glue between multiple teams.
Team player, with experience working with and coordinating across multiple priorities and team members in several timezones.
Domain experience in nutrition and stunting issues and their respective communities is a big plus.
Desire to work in a high-impact environment with colleagues who are passionate to surface vital information and connect communities on the topics that matter deeply to the state of work.
Note: Some travel may be required.

To Apply

Interested parties please write to jobs@newsdeeply.com with a resume and cover letter.