The PR & marketing associate will be responsible for outreach with media, community, and other partners within Illinois and nationally, helping to introduce, establish, and promote ProPublica Illinois and ProPublica, consistent with our editorial mission and core values. On a day-to-day basis, the associate will spearhead outreach surrounding our stories, from pitching media outlets to developing content for social media campaigns to ensuring that key audiences and stakeholders are made aware of our work.

Our ideal candidate is someone with proven marketing savvy who is passionate about journalism that serves the public interest. This role will report to the vice president of business development as a member of the ProPublica communications team and will work closely with the editor in chief of ProPublica Illinois.

Key Responsibilities
Pitch online, TV, radio, and print publications; strengthen and grow new and existing media relationships across various mediums and channels
Use analytics and savvy news judgement to identify and maximize outreach opportunities for stories
Develop and execute social media campaigns related to editorial, events, and other initiatives, in collaboration with the Audience team
Write press releases and other public-facing materials about our work; respond to media requests; compile media clips; contribute to our annual and periodic reports to stakeholders; and prepare award submissions
Respond to in-bound media requests on behalf of the organization
Provide additional communications support to editorial and development staff, including:
Work with editorial leaders to communicate publication goals, strategy, and culture to press
Help arrange strategic external speaking opportunities for staff, including both media appearances and live events
Support development team, as needed, on programming and promoting fundraising events and activities, and reviewing fundraising communications materials
Assist with the development, execution and promotion for local events
Qualifications
3+ years experience in marketing, public relations, or social media roles, including at least some for a news organization
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting/verifying information on deadline
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and environment
Strong team player with a desire to collaborate with others
Strong organizational and time management skills
This full-time position will be based in our Chicago office, located in the Loop. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

We also know that great candidates can bring skills to ProPublica that we haven’t thought of, and who won’t fit everything we’ve described above. If this is you, don’t hesitate to apply, and tell us what unique contributions you can offer. A strong track record will go far in our eyes.

You can apply using this form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning Sept. 25, 2019.

ProPublica is dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. Therefore, we are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color and people with disabilities.

Have questions? Email celeste.lecompte@propublica.org.

THE CITY
POSITION DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR

THE CITY, the new, NYC-focused, nonprofit digital news platform, is building its team (https://thecity.nyc). The NYC local news landscape has been decimated in recent years by the losses of DNAinfo and The Village Voice, draconian cutbacks at the Daily News and a general shrinkage of staff covering city and neighborhood issues.

THE CITY has gathered some of journalism’s most dynamic leaders and sponsors from across the country to address this critical issue. As a critical member of THE CITY’s 22-person team, you'll work in a vibrant newsroom filled with extraordinary journalists dedicated to real reporting of the real news that matters most to the people of New York City (https://thecity.nyc/about/team.html).

THE CITY's dedicated site launched on April 3, and we're already seeing the impact of THE CITY's engaging, consistent, persistent reporting as measured by activity on our site, newsletter, social media feeds and through the financial support we're receiving from both the philanthropic community and individual members that together have provided nearly $10 million in early funding

https://www.cjr.org/special_report/local-news-new-york-city.php

POSITION OVERVIEW
THE CITY is seeking a hard-charging Communications & Marketing Director to bolster our mission of driving conversation, coverage and action.

The Communications & Marketing Director will report jointly to the Editor in Chief and Publisher, and will work in conjunction with all staff to promote THE CITY and its work — expanding its growing reach and reputation as the go-to local news source for New York.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Expanding awareness and readership of THE CITY and its work throughout New York City through brand development and marketing
● Getting THE CITY’s work extensively picked up by other media — everything from links in email newsletters to fostering free republication of our stories in other outlets.
● Seeking and coordinating media appearances by our staff to talk about stories and/or our innovative operation.
● Forging tight and extensive partnerships with other media outlets — everything from media appearances by our team to republication to collaborative reporting projects across multiple platforms (screen, audio, video, live)
● Keeping careful and constant records of our successes and impacts to add to our metrics system.
● Distributing news of our progress and achievements to all of our stakeholders (funders, members, readers, peers, general public) via optimal distribution channels (newsletter, email, text, etc.)
● Helping shape our newsletter strategy and working closely with our team as we examine opportunities to create additional news products.
● Seeking all possible opportunities to put our work up for awards — drafting, submitting and tracking applications.
● Seeking and coordinating opportunities to get THE CITY team on panels on everything from urban affairs to journalism industry events.
● Working with the team, especially the engagement director, on producing CITY-sponsored community events of various types and sizes throughout the boroughs.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
● Brim with energy, ideas and relevant experience
● Proactive in idea generation and execution
● Embraces responsibility and delivers results
● Work well with others in a fast-moving, deadline-driven newsroom filled with people
passionate about the power and importance of local news.
● Stand out as an excellent all-around communicator whose clear and concise writing
reflects THE CITY’s editorial tone
● Live and breathe digital media
● Arrive with extensive contacts in the news media and related fields — and a proven
history of being able to creatively leverage them.
● Find innovative solutions to challenges
● Set ambitious goals and meets them
● Thrive on keeping records and can squeeze insight from numbers
● Won’t rest until the job is done (spoiler alert: The job is never done).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Minimum undergraduate degree from four-year college/university
● Minimum three years relevant work experience
● Proficiency with:
○ Word processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
○ Spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
○ Presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides)
COMPENSATION
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization. Compensation is competitive and includes health, dental, vision and vacation benefits.

THE CITY is committed to diversity (https://thecity.nyc/about/diversity-2019) and especially encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

I am looking for a freelance writer to author short stories related to travel. The writer should be an experienced traveler and have an appreciation of traveling. Writing style should contain humor, but also have depth and introspection. This is a project-based assignment that will involve writing 3-5 short stories over the course of approximately one month.

Pay rate is negotiable depending on the quality of writing.

Who You Are:
You are a passionate storyteller with serious writing chops. You can craft clear and compelling copy that communicates the importance of AJC’s work and inspires people to support our mission. You have experience writing across multiple mediums, such as direct mail, email, digital, print, and more. Most importantly, you are eager to use your talents for good – to stand up for Israel, to protect Jewish communities worldwide, and to fight anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred.
As the Marketing Copywriter, you will do all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Position Responsibilities:
• Write clear and persuasive copy across multiple marketing vehicles, with an emphasis on writing direct mail packages, email solicitations, event remarks, video scripts, and printed collateral;
• Quickly learn AJC’s voice and tone and ensure that all materials created are on brand;
• Develop cohesive messaging that cuts across offline and online campaign components;
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Graphics, and Development teams to brainstorm new campaign ideas that will engage constituents and compel them to take action;
• Review and understand data insights related to copy performance. Experiment and learn from both successes and failures, responding quickly with adjustments to messaging;
• Employ best practices and keep up with industry trends in order to boost the effectiveness of AJC’s campaigns;
• Take on additional duties to help support the Marketing and Communication team’s fundraising objectives.

Need detail-oriented health journalists/ writers/ copyeditors/ proofreaders to format medical citations for short articles (clear instructions provided of course). Perfect as a summer side gig or for new grads. Project is an ad-free evidence-based health website launching August 2019. Rate: $25 per hour, and the job is remote and could lead to future opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the production of information materials for public awareness campaigns, including fact sheets,
presentations, and other materials
- Work with other units within the office to meet their needs regarding design and production of publications and
supporting materials
- Support video production and the development of other multimedia materials
- Support the design and creation of social media assets
- Conduct media monitoring to compile and distribute regular news clippings
- Support the design and procurement of visibility materials from external vendors
- Assist with updates as needed to the US website
- Assist with photography and photo editing
- Design, maintain and support the use of existing and new photo exhibits
- Support outreach efforts to build a diverse coalition of refugee champions across the U.S.
- Help manage external relationships, organize campaigns, and coordinate multilayered strategies
- Perform other duties as required
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, International Affairs, Communications or a related subject
Work Experience:
2-3 years of experience preferred
Key Competencies:
- Strong skills with multimedia production software, especially Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Adobe
InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and/or Lightroom
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs, especially PowerPoint
- Graphic design and publication design skills
- Video production and video editing skills, as well as photography and photo editing skills
- Experience with website maintenance through a CMS and familiarity with HTML and CSS
- Keen awareness of U.S. politics and the current political climate, as well as familiarity with U.S. audiences
- Knowledge of humanitarian issues and demonstrated interest in the work of UNHCR
- Strong written communications skills

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is looking for two (2) skilled communicators who can translate complex technical topics into lay language. These are full-time, permanent positions with the Public Affairs Office at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. If you have a love for science and technology and would like to join one of the world’s leading science and research organizations, please review the job description below—all applicants MUST apply through USAjobs.gov at this link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/537242800

In this position you will establish and maintain relationships with NIST research staff and members of the media in order to report on and promote the organization’s research programs. Projects will include writing news stories, web pages, blog posts, and other materials, and assisting in the development of infographics and social media posts.

The position requires clear writing skills and knowledge of reporting and outreach approaches to create communications that reach the appropriate audiences and serve NIST’s needs.

We are especially interested in writers with experience in NIST’s research areas, including engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, biology and more. To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit www.nist.gov.

U.S. citizenship is required.

The Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications Due by (Closing Date): July 11, 2019

Moment is seeking a high energy, creative and cutting edge graphic designer to join its small-hard working staff. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced journalism environment; is a self-starter who works well in a collaborative environment and thrives on deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Create visually compelling layouts for Moment’s bi-monthly print publication.
Design and build images for Moment’s website, newsletters, and social media channels.
Design promotional materials, reports, books, invitations, etc. to support a rich variety of projects.

Required Skills:
Advanced proficiency in design software including programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). Insite a plus.
Experience taking digital photos as well as retouching and editing them to produce original artwork.
Demonstrated ability to use HTML5 to produce interactive web content.
Experience with WordPress.
Demonstrated ability to create videos.
Strong writing, copyediting and proofing skills.

Candidates should also be team players, creative thinkers, problem-solvers, possess a positive attitude and a sense of humor, and be willing and able to work deadline hours.

The Mayor's Office of Appointments (MOA) invites NYU Journalism graduates to submit their resumes to MOA's Resume Portal. MOA supports City agencies and its administration through the recruitment of diverse, talented leaders who are committed to public service.

Follow this link to submit your resume:

https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?
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Associate producer spot on " American Pickers (History Channel) Best Of..." series. Responsibilities include: screening and pulling scenes; research of footage; assist producer in show string-outs and in edit; uploading footage; conform and coordinate scripts; shot sheets, music cue sheets.

Temporary full-time position - will run approx. one year with possibility of extension.