Are you a thoughtful and precise editor who wants to use your talents to inspire support for lifesaving medical care? Do you understand the art and craft of storytelling, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to shape powerful narratives?

We’re seeking an Associate Editor for Fundraising who will apply their strong editorial, copywriting, and interpersonal skills to ensure digital and print communications that get results. You will primarily focus on fundraising communications that will galvanize readers to donate, engage, and act.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 720FDA20B00007
ISSUANCE DATE: November 18, 2019
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: July 6, 2020, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Press and Public Outreach Officer under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the solicitation.

Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:
(a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
(b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
(c) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.
(d) U.S. Citizenship
(e) Optional: How did you hear about this opportunity? (FedBizOpps, OFDA Jobs, Career Fair, etc.).

Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.
2. Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
3. USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. AID 309-2 is available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS
AND THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an award. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The selectee will be provided with guidance regarding this registration.
NOTE: As of March 28, 2018, all new SAM.gov entity registrations will now require a signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity administrator for the entity associated with the DUNS number. Additional information on the format of the notarized letter and where to submit can be found via the below Federal Service Desk link: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&
sysparm_search=kb0013183

Offerors can expect to receive a confirmation email when offer materials have been received. Offerors must retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their offers. Your complete resume and the supplemental document addressing the QRFs must be emailed to:

OFDA Recruitment Team
E-Mail Address: recruiter@ofda.gov
Website: www.OFDAjobs.net

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to OFDA Recruitment Team via the information provided above.

Sincerely,
Renee Newton
Contracting Officer

Overview
Full Job Title: Officer, Public Safety Performance Project (Writer)
The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today's big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our home town and the majority of our staff located in Washington, D.C., our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.
Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation.

The Government Performance Portfolio within Program
Pew's government performance work identifies and advances effective approaches to help solve complex challenges at all levels of government in the United States.
The portfolio's work can be traced back to our founders' early efforts to improve the lives of Americans by supporting efforts that promoted health, civic engagement, and democratic ideals. Today, we conduct research on emerging topics, develop data-driven reports, and highlight innovative approaches in addressing complex problems at the federal, state, and local levels. Current initiatives focus on health and human services, government management and budget, family economic stability, and safety and justice.

Our teams explore and advance effective policy reforms using credible, timely, and accessible research, assessing public support for change, identifying approaches that have proved successful elsewhere, and bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground. In addition, our teams use strategic outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decision-makers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public.

Project Overview
The public safety performance project (PSPP) was launched in 2006 as an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project helps policymakers advance fiscally sound, data-driven policies and practices in criminal and juvenile justice systems that protect public safety, ensure accountability, and control costs. For more information about this project, visit www.pewtrusts.org/publicsafety.

Position Overview
The officer, writer/editor, public safety performance project, produces a high volume of publications, presentations, and other documents for policymakers, the press, and the public. The officer collaborates with project staff to maximize the quality and impact of the materials, primarily through writing and editing.
The position, based in Pew's Washington, D.C. office, reports to the project director, public safety performance project. The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.

Responsibilities
• Work with the project's senior staff to set the project's research and publications agenda and prioritize workflow.
• Initiate, research, organize, write and/or edit original pieces, presentations and other materials, including topical reports, briefs and expert Q&As.
• Support project leadership with opinion editorials and other short-form writing.
• Review and edit reports, briefs, presentations, and other documents produced by project staff and partners, assisting with conceptualization and outlining as needed.
• Serve as a liaison to outside providers as needed to facilitate smooth and timely release of materials.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in use of data and research, policy focus, and messaging.
• Work with communications department staff to ensure the editorial excellence of all materials, including writing that is compelling, concise, and clear as well as free of jargon and errors in grammar and punctuation.
• Conceptualize information graphics and data visualizations that convey powerful ideas clearly.
• Make presentations at conferences and meetings if needed.
• Develop and maintain an informed awareness of current public safety and justice issues.
• Contribute to and participate in tasks of the project and department as assigned as well as broader Pew-wide projects and committees as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required. Experience in criminal and/or juvenile justice and public safety issues strongly preferred.
• At least eight years of applicable experience in writing and/or editing publications, news stories and/or presentations for general audiences. Daily journalism experience a plus.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills, including ease in translating complex concepts clearly and effectively, a passion for quality writing, an expressive vocabulary, and an aptitude for data visualization.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills applied to public policy issues, including an ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and coordination. Experience with project management preferred.
• Operates as a team player and supports staff to prioritize and multi-task appropriately; independently delivers high quality products in a timely manner, anticipates unmet needs and works proactively with colleagues to ensure that they are addressed.
• Acute political awareness and a nonpartisan perspective and approach.
Travel
This position requires occasional overnight travel for meetings and conferences.

Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

PI120489676

Communications Coordinator (part-time position)

As a fast-growing advisory business, we are on a lookout for a motivated young professional / graduate student to join our team as a Communications Coordinator in a part-time capacity.

While the exact scope will be crafted with the right candidate, here are some broad terms:
Hyphen is looking for someone to shape its communication strategy and then help running it. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or young professional who would like to help build a wide recognition for a new brand.
Working closely with our Leadership, you will gain hands-on experience in shaping our day-to-day
communication practices, as well as coordinating the development of content.

You will have:
• Strategic idea and the drive to build a global recognized brand
• Structured problem solving and pragmatic ways of working
• Native understanding of social media (especially LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Ability to write in a concise and clear manner for various audiences
• Interest in the “future of work” and changes to expertise-driven professional services
• Confidence in conducting interviews with senior business leaders and government officials

What we offer
We are mindful that these are unusual times and want to offer maximum flexibility for the right candidate. Advertised position is available immediately, calculated at 15h/week, competitively remunerated, and – for the timing being – offered fully remotely.

Highlands Partners is a newly formed boutique global consulting and executive search firm. We specialize in the placement of top capital raising individuals and teams for alternative asset management firms around the world. Our clients include a range of prominent private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, hedge fund, and private fund placement firms.

Highlands Partners is looking for a freelance journalist to cover trends in the alternative investment industry. The ideal professional will be able to help create three to four articles a quarter to be featured in our newsletter.

Highlands has a wealth of information on many topics, such as the expansion of the infrastructure investment space and the increased demand for capital raising professionals who cover insurance investors. We are looking for a journalist who can help us transform our market intelligence into articles that are easy to digest and engage with people in the investment management community. Additionally, we will provide topics such as what differentiates women CIOs? And, does gender affect a candidate's compensation expectations and negotiation tactics when making a career move? We are looking for a thought leader who is comfortable researching, interviewing, and writing about such topics.

We're looking for a journalist who is curious about investment management as well as the psychology behind recruitment and career development. Candidates should be able to use research, interviewing, and writing skills to produce stories about investment management, capital raising, and recruiting. You should also be a strong storyteller, have good news judgment, and be comfortable with audience data as a factor in decision-making.

Skills:

• Solid grasp of a range of topics in the financial services industry in order to write and report succinctly and accurately;
• Lens on people in the investment management community: What is important to them? And how do they find their content?;
• Command of standard journalistic methodology (AP style, libel issues, etc.);
• Experience incorporating various kinds of data into reporting.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of reporting experience, ideally in financial services journalism;
• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in journalism;
• New York City is preferred, but we'd consider strong candidates in other regions of the country who can bring a new perspective.

BerlinRosen is a leading national public relations and strategic communications firm named one of the most powerful PR firms by Observer. BerlinRosen takes a message-first, results-focused approach to communications challenges, delivering high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to top organizations and companies across a variety of industries and sectors.
ABOUT THE CITIES TEAM
Our Cities practice helps visionary companies, institutions and non-profits in real estate, arts+culture, infrastructure, hospitality, architecture and design who are shaping the future of cities, including:
• notable development, transportation and infrastructure projects including One Vanderbilt, the World Trade Center complex, Cornell Tech, Domino Park and Virgin Hyperloop One;
• anchors of the New York arts & culture scene like the 92nd Street Y, the Public Theater, and Brooklyn Public Library;
• and some of the biggest names in real estate including Brookfield, SL Green and Oxford Properties.
With a team of nearly 30 communications professionals, we bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications, combining expert strategy and nimble execution with the creativity and speed of a startup. We are news junkies, publicists, former campaigners, journalists, government and policy pros, and expert communications professionals obsessed with developing the future of cities.
Now, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly growing team in our New York office.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The position is ideal for candidates with 3-4 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, journalism, real estate, arts and culture and/or government. Excellent writing skills and media relations experience are a must. The position is based in New York.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Senior Account Executive on the Cities team, you will be...
• Developing and implementing strategy and campaign planning for multiple high-profile client accounts
• Managing clients daily
• Engaging with key reporters
• Writing and editing persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE...
• Has 3 to 4 years of experience in public relations
• Familiarity and interest in urbanism, the cultural landscape, and local politics
• Demonstrated relationships with reporters and strong news sense
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of staff, clients, the media, et al
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a team to meet group objectives
• Bachelor's degree or experience in a communications- or policy-related field
• A sense of humor!
WORKING AT BERLINROSEN
BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role and do your job with excellence, including...
• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary based on leading market rates
• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match with no vesting period
• Generous paid time off in which we encourage staff to take sufficient time for self-care
• 9 paid bank holidays and birthday PTO
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Weekly assortments of fresh and healthy snacks, beverages, and even cold brew coffee on tap
• Company-sponsored and employee-driven events and activities
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
BerlinRosen is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, nationality, national origin, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, BerlinRosen will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

PI118872855

New American Economy (NAE) is seeking a part-time, New York City-based Communications Fellow to support the strategy and execution of our communication efforts. The Communications Fellow will help develop and distribute NAE content to the media, partners, and supporters.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft and distribute communications materials including press releases, statements, pitch letters, and email blasts.
- Assist in managing NAE’s social media presence; brainstorm and execute social media strategy surrounding research, polling, and other communications releases.
- Monitor and compile a daily roundup of NAE press clips.
- Prospect and develop relevant media lists and do outreach, as needed.
- Support Communications Team in generating national and local press for NAE activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrably strong writing, copy-editing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and manage relationships
- Strong social media skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, as well as being comfortable with managing multiple projects at once.
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly in a fast-paced, fast-growing, dynamic non-profit environment.

World Science Festival is an innovative multi-media organization that produces original live, broadcast and digital content straddling the arenas of science, art, media, performance, journalism and education.
With the goal of radically transforming public perceptions of science, the Senior Editorial Booking Producer will play a leading role in the creation of world-class programming, featuring high-level experts, outstanding creative talent, inspired collaborations and innovative production techniques to bring scientific discovery, insight and perspective to a broad general audience

The Senior Editorial Booking Producer will have primary responsibility for driving editorial planning and shaping of World Science programming by identifying the most compelling stories and scientific developments and by securing strong, high-level participants. He/she/they will manage and oversee all participant outreach and booking for all platforms and events including the flagship World Science Festival in New York; World Science Festival in Brisbane, Australia; year-round live programming in NYC and around the world; and broadcast and digital productions.

The Senior Editorial Booking Producer is a NY-based position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cultivate, book and maintain relationships with world-renowned scientific leaders including Nobel Laureates and groundbreaking researchers, as well as luminaries from academia, the arts and other disciplines represented in WSF programming. Target bookings are wide-ranging: from scientists, educators, authors, political and governmental officials, media and business leaders to award-winning composers, directors, and internationally acclaimed performing artists in television, film and stage.
• Research, report, conceptualize and structure provocative, multimedia program concepts with clarity and editorial sophistication.
• Collaborate with media department to create visuals, short form pieces and other media elements for live programs.
• Conduct pre-interviews and prepare background information, research and editorial outline for moderators.
• Work closely with marketing and PR departments to promote WSF programs.
• Stay abreast of science news by carefully following current events, breakthrough research, key players, and cutting edge issues related to science.
• Ensure that diverse voices, ideas and perspectives are reflected in the programming subject matter, participants and moderators.
• Manage and direct all participant booking across all platforms, including oversight, guidance and management of participant bookings in partner Festivals.
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise staff and freelance producers, AP’s and PA’s.

The Successful Candidate:

• Must be a creative, energetic and experienced producer with proven editorial chops including strong research, reporting, booking and story development skills.
• Must have extensive contacts across multiple disciplines and fields as well as a proven ability to establish and maintain new relationships with experts and sources.
• Must have extensive editorial and booking experience in non-fiction, informational programming at a major media or journalistic organization, preferably in broadcast, radio, podcasts or high-level, thought-leadership events. Experience in science journalism a plus.
• Must be an excellent writer and communicator.
• Must be a team player and self-starter with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking ability.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with, guide and manage international partners on editorial and participant matters.
• Must enjoy a creative, fast-paced, intellectually charged environment and remain flexible and unflappable under deadline pressure.
• Must have passion and discipline to follow developments in science by tracking mainstream media, scientific journals and original reporting, and must possess sophisticated editorial judgment and story instinct.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel if necessary.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and manage multiple social media content calendars

Develop content for social media account with on-brand imagery and captions

Manage and develop social communities through strategic community engagement

Navigate the Instagram algorithm, implementing best practices to grow accounts

Surface on-brand influencer partnership opportunities for brand clients and execute communications with influencers (list cultivation, reach out, follow up, content tracking, performance reporting)

Communicate with clients on daily social media management needs

Capture and create content onsite with clients when applicable

Prepare monthly social media account performance reports

Utilize social media account performance insights to inform go-forward strategy

Keep senior team members informed about account performance

General project assistance when requested by senior team members

Additionally, you:

can emulate client voice and tone across brands consistently

are extremely organized and pay close attention to detail

are a self-starter who’s not interested in being micromanaged

thrive in a collaborative team environment

aren’t afraid to think outside the box -- maybe 9/10 of your ideas aren’t quite there, but the 10th is gold!

are excited about working with TMG managing partners to build an agency rooted in an employee growth-oriented company culture and a quality-obsessed client facing culture

Qualifications:

2+ years of social media and/or journalism-related experience

Demonstrated mastery of social media strategy with positive outcome

Understanding of social media and influencer marketing landscape — where it is and where it’s going

Instinctual data-driven approach to everything we do from content to creative

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that pivots quickly in tandem with the evolving landscape

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), the Press Secretary (PS) will play a key role in advancing the Innocence Project’s (IP) mission through proactive and reactive media relations. The PS will support the COO in setting the media relations agenda to ensure the IP is reaching its desired audiences, developing the right messages and identifying the best messengers. The PS will be key in helping the IP more deeply engage its existing audience and more broadly engage new ones. The PS will support the daily operation of the department and establish both a proactive and reactive strategy across public affairs, media relations, speaking engagement coordination, media monitoring, developing public information collateral and working with the rest of the Communications team to maintain a cohesive voice for the brand’s internal and external communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Work closely with the CCO and other press staff to develop, coordinate and track a strategic media relations plan that includes proactive and reactive goals and tactics, including initiatives, programs, major announcements, events, and other activities.
• Work closely with the CCO and other press staff to develop a suite of messaging documents for the organization work across departments, specific high-profile issues, and client-related news.
• Serve as one of the organization’s spokespeople.
• Manage IP media relations, including pitching and placements in regional and national print, broadcast and online outlets.
• Respond to and help shape the stories from journalists’ who contact the IP with story ideas.
• Target press outreach to specific audiences and liaise with national, regional, community and ethnic media.
• Working with other press staff, draft, edit and finalize press materials, op-eds, statements and other communications materials to ensure they are readable, timely, informative, newsworthy and accurately reflect the work of the IP.
• Work with other press staff to develop and manage targeted media lists.
• Under the guidance of the CCO, develop and research proactive press pitches, and refine news hooks to promote the IP’s work.
• Serve as a resource to all departments, including Policy, Science & Research, Legal and Strategic Litigation.
• Staff IP representatives at exoneration events and other media-related activities to liaise with reporters and ensure accuracy of information and delivery of key messages and tone.
• Assist in the development of marketing materials, digital content, and campaigns.
• Monitor daily media coverage and work with press staff to assemble weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate media training with staff members, exonerees and other designated spokespeople.
• Represent the IP in dealings with other organizations regarding press strategy, coordinating messaging, quotes, releases, advisories and events.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media or related field.
• Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish.
• 5-10 years of communications experience, preferably working with a nonprofit or a political or advocacy campaign.
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson.
• Excellent attention to detail and superior writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in media relations, with a successful track record pitching and placing stories in all media formats.
• Experience drafting press releases, op-eds, backgrounders, fact sheets, action alerts, blog posts, etc.
• Experience in developing targeted press lists and developing and maintaining professional relationships with journalists.
• Experience organizing and managing press events, including press conferences and press conference calls.
• Keen ability to handle multiple assignments in a high-intensity environment.
• Ability to prioritize and follow up while meeting deadlines.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication (verbal & written) skills: the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with a wide variety of people of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong skills in organization, planning, and attention to details, with strong follow-through.
• Flexible and collaborative work style, resistance to stress, and ability to function effectively in a demanding environment and to juggle multiple tasks under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to grasp legal and criminal justice issues and translate those issues into persuasive and easy-to-understand language.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and reliability.
• A familiarity and passion for the organization’s work.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The salary for this position is competitive and the Innocence Project offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k plan with company-match, and paid Transitcheks.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.