Posted On: November 3, 2016

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: New Knowledge Organization Ltd.

Company Description

NewKnowledge is an interdisciplinary social science think tank collaborating with change-makers to build a strong, healthy democracy, and thriving biosphere. Our 501(c)(3) accomplishes this work by focusing on four contemporary phenomena to explore how people come to know and are motivated to act to resolve society’s grand challenges. We study paths to wellness, action to support a healthy biosphere, how media is integral to actionable knowledge production, and the role cultural institutions can play in advancing an equitable and just society. Integral to this pursuit, we are committed to creating public dialogue and action through open source access to our work.

Job Description

New Knowledge Organization Ltd. is looking for a freelance journalist to use public media outlets to tell the story of social science research for National Science Foundation-funded initiatives and other projects. The goal of these articles is to help general readers understand nationwide studies that could have material benefits for the general public, organizations, and society at large.

The freelance journalist will:
• Work with the Manager of Communications to outline publication plans for research projects;
• Read technical reports and interview project researchers or other individuals;
• Work with editors to ensure accuracy; and
• Write and publish articles of varying lengths on popular media sites.

To Apply

Interested? Email your résumé, 2 writing samples, and a cover letter to Kate Flinner, kflinner@newknowledge.org. Compensation will be calculated on a per-deliverable basis, in agreement with the freelance journalist.