Posted On: April 10, 2017
Media-Related Job
Media Organization: sp0n
Company Description
The Citizen app notifies you when a crime or other major incident is reported to 911 near you. It allows for the live-streaming of incidents, giving you complete transparency of your neighborhood around you.
Job Description
Communications Associate (Nights/Weekends)
Contract in New York, NY
We are looking for communications associates to join a fast-growing, well-funded startup. We are a new company with a big mission – to help people stay safe by providing instant notifications of crimes and other incidents around the city. We report on what’s going on in the city through a mix of live video, raw data from public emergency data sources, and traditional journalistic reporting. If you are passionate about using the written word to bring about change, then we want to talk to you.
This is a contract-to-employment position starting with an hourly contract but with lots of opportunities for fast growth and additional challenges for candidates who become core contributors.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently only hiring for overnight & weekend schedules.
Experience
We will train you to monitor various data sources to understand what is happening around the city and turn raw information into written narrative. You'll have a head start if:
You have a background in journalism
You have ever listened to police radio or a scanner app
You have written news stories or blog posts about current events
You have ever edited video using applications like iMovie or Adobe Premiere
You have some knowledge of emergency broadcast codes ("10-Codes", etc.) used in a major city like New York or Los Angeles
You have thorough knowledge of all five boroughs of the City of New York, including streets, subways, neighborhoods, and landmarks
Skills
We need someone quick on their feet, technically-savvy, and able to produce high quality work. We expect applicants to:
Be familiar with smartphones, computers, and modern consumer technologies
Be able to communicate accurately, quickly, and efficiently via text-based chat systems
Be able to type at least 70 words per minute
Be good on-the-fly researchers and fact-checkers
Be flawless English speakers and use proper grammar and punctuation 100% of the time
Be able to understand spoken English in all dialects
This role involves work in fast-moving and sometimes high-stress environments. As an applicant, you should be able to:
Communicate clearly: You'll feel comfortable placing accurate calls to 911 phone operators or government press offices
Work with a team: You’re readily able to collaborate with a group of experienced writers, journalists, technologists, and creatives
Think on your feet: You will maintain a calm demeanor when asked to make quick decisions in intense situations
Stay alert: You can stay awake, alert, and ready at all times during your shift, sometimes over several hours and you’re excited about being part of a 24/7 newsroom
Exercise good judgment: You'll need to be able to determine the gravity of unfolding incidents and discern when to notify and involve supervisory personnel
Be trustworthy: You will need to maintain confidential information and not divulge sensitive information at any time
Perks
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where you can do exciting, impactful work, and we make sure you have what you need to get the job done.
If we expand your work to a full-time contract, you’ll be offered a monthly transit stipend and benefits like free dinner.
If your contract is converted into full-time employment, you will also receive healthcare benefits and may be eligible for stock options.
To Apply
Apply through our portal here: http://sp0n.breezy.hr/p/012f744b53e1-communications-associate-nights-weekends