Public Information Officer

Under the direction of the President/CEO, and with the assistance of administrative support staff, the Public Information Officer serves as a link between the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation, the media, and other government entities. The PIO supports the President, the Corporation’s management team and staff in formulating internal and external communications.

Specifically, the PIO will:

Serve as the public information officer, providing in-house expertise in the fields of public information and communications;
Develop, implement, and manage the Corporation’s strategic communications program to enhance two-way communication between RIOC and the public through printed publications as well as local news media and website; write, design and produce a variety of public information materials in print, electronic, audio and video formats; develop and implement policies and procedures regarding public information programs on issues affecting the organization;
Assist RIOC staff and the Executive team to facilitate timely dissemination of information about programs, services, and activities;
Coordinate press coverage for all major functions of the Island and assist with the production of RIOC publications for staff and the public in both print and web formats including newsletters, brochures, posters, flyers, power point presentations and video programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Serve as the public information officer for RIOC.
Prepare and deliver oral press briefings and written press releases to the media on RIOC issues; represent the Island as RIOC’s contact on media inquiries.
Prepare external newsletters.
Develop, maintain and oversee positive media relations including regular dissemination of news on the Island’s many positive programs, projects and services; answer media and related inquiries.
Produce brochures, leaflets, flyers, posters, ads and other literature.
Research, develop, write, and edit news releases, articles, feature stories, speeches, pamphlets, brochures, and scripts for print and electronic media; assist with design of printed materials.
Prepare and distribute informal internal/external "Info Memo" to employees, media, and Board members as appropriate.
Assist with the innovative development of internet and intranet web services for access by the public and staff, including updating material on a timely and regular basis; assist in the oversight of RIOC’s website, and social media.
Assist any person requiring ADA accommodation for telecommunications relay service, for Public meetings.
Prepare for conferences and other special events; promote special events; provide media and public relations counsel to President and staff; create and maintain a repository of media coverage/information about the Island, Executive staff, and or projects in a format that is usable and accessible by staff and public.
Establish productive working relationships with other government entities, and local organizations to increase public awareness of programs and services.
Perform related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:

Write, edit, design, produce and disseminate communications materials using a variety of formats, including print, electronic, audio, video, website and public access television.
Proficiently use computer spreadsheets, word processing, publishing, database, and internet and other office software.
Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clarity and accuracy.
Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, media, other government or agency representatives and the public.
Understand, analyze and discuss complex issues with individuals at all levels of the Public and government.
Collaborate and build coalitions with professional groups and organizations.
Develop and implement programs.
Handle multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field and four years progressive responsibility in public relations work, with an emphasis on managing external communications and public information programs. Must have the ability to work outside traditional office hours.

RIOC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RIOC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, Pension and Flexible Spending Account options. We also offer a generous PTO policy and an exciting work environment.

PR Manager

Alissa Neil PR, a public relations firm specializing in lifestyle, tech and media, is looking for a full-time PR specialist to work on the firm’s numerous high profile accounts (Cricut, The Week, Harvard Business Review, Lovevery, Mayku, Type Investigations). Candidates must possess a strong understanding of—and passion for—today’s media landscape. Bonus points for those interested in the DIY movement, global issues, and early childhood development. (Not the most logical combination, but we work on diverse accounts!)

We’re looking for an excellent writer with the ability to identify the strongest news angle–someone who knows how to craft the right pitch for a journalist, whether they are reporting on the best gifts for Mother’s Day, home decor, or breaking news; and someone who knows how to modify their tone to get traction with a TV producer for a morning show or a nightly news program. The ideal candidate is willing to roll-up their sleeves to make things happen, is savvy when it comes to research, and can even do a little event planning when the occasion arises.

Two to six years of PR experience preferred — we’re looking for someone to come to us with an already proven record of media contacts.

Individual must be able to communicate professionally and in a timely manner with clients; be comfortable multi-tasking; be able to work independently and be resourceful. Team players only.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

– Creating, editing, and distributing press materials
– Crafting and pitching story ideas to targeted reporters
– Responding to incoming press requests in a timely manner
– Coordinating clients’ media interviews, including logistics
– Creating targeted media lists using CisionPoint and online research
– Securing press coverage for clients on web, print, TV, and radio
– Cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists and broadcast producers
– Collaborating with team to create story ideas, PR plans and new business proposals
– Managing projects from concept to execution
– Amplifying media coverage
– Monitoring and tracking media coverage
– Creating media coverage reports and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, or related field
– Past work experience in PR, communications, media, or publishing
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) & Google Docs/Sheets
– Strong grasp of social media, particularly Twitter
– Knowledge of CisionPoint and Photoshop a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS:

– Strong writing and editing abilities such that you can generate and edit press materials, award submissions, client fact sheets, pitches, recaps, briefing books, and general client correspondence
– Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines; manage interns, and work independently

JOB LOCATION:

Open-ended. We’re a tight-knit team, but are spread out across the U.S. (NYC, DC + SF Bay Area.) Let us know where you are, and if it’s a fit, we’ll find a way to make this work.

Marketing Copywriter

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.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Journalism, English, or Communications
• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a copywriter with a marketing background, or as a journalist
• Stellar writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience writing copy across a range of different marketing vehicles, with an emphasis on fundraising
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with a high degree of creative initiative
• Appreciation for AJC’s mission
• Grasp of current events, particularly as they affect American Jewry, the Jewish people, and Israel
• Qualified candidates must provide writing samples or access to a portfolio of work

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst

We are seeking an Analyst to join our investigative team, which investigates human rights violations (including labor trafficking and child labor) and environmental abuses in manufacturing supply chains. The Analyst will work with field staff and other members of the Transparentem team to plan investigations and conduct research drawing on a variety of sources, including investigative reports, shipping data, news articles, economic data, industry sources, and government documents. The Analyst will organize, assimilate, and evaluate evidence collected in Transparentem investigations and draft detailed reports documenting key findings.

The Analyst will report to the Deputy Vice President of Investigations.

What We’re Looking For:
This is a challenging role that requires total discretion, as well as strong investigative, analytical, writing, and organizational skills. We are looking for individuals with:

• 3-7 years of experience in an investigative or analytical role;
• Experience assimilating a broad range of data types, including interviews, news articles, and government sources;
• A solid grounding in human rights and labor issues; a background in supply chain issues is ideal;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong fact-checking skills and extraordinary attention to detail;
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work autonomously;
• A strong sense of mission;
• Unimpeachable integrity and a commitment to the rigorous protection of sources;
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience;
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional languages preferred;
• US work authorization required.

The ideal candidate will also have:
• Experience in supply chain tracking and analysis (through shipping records, bills of lading, data bases, industry sources, etc.);
• Experience in requesting and obtaining public records, preferably both within in the U.S. and internationally;
• Experience with social media tracking and user-generated content tools;
• Familiarity with an array of financial records, database systems, and relationship-mapping software.

Dissemination Coordinator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Job ID 2019-11758
Campus Bronx
Posting Date 2019-02-22
Employee Classification Exempt
Department Pediatrics
Position Type Regular Full-Time

ABOUT US

Founded in 1955, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein) is one of the nation's premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation. A fulltime faculty of some 2,000 conducts research, teaches, and delivers health care in every major biomedical specialty. The college has some 730 medical students, 193 Ph.D. students, 106 MD/Ph.D. students and 275 postdoctoral fellows.

Einstein's major strength, in addition to training physicians and scientists, is its science. During fiscal year 2015, the faculty's consistently high level of scientific achievement resulted in the awarding of more than $150 million in peerreviewed grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Einstein is part of Montefiore Medicine Academic Health System, an integrated academic delivery system comprising seven campuses, including 8 hospitals, a multicounty ambulatory network, a new stateof the art "hospital without beds", a skilled nursing facility, school of nursing, home health agency, and the state's first freestanding emergency department. As the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore is a premier academic health system, employing Einstein's clinical faculty and training Einstein's medical students, over 1,300 residents, 420 allied health students, and 1,600 nursing students annually.

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Einstein seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Dissemination Coordinator for our RFK CERC affiliated University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) programs. RFK CERC serves more than 5,000 persons with developmental disabilities and their families, the majority of whom are from under-served communities in the Bronx.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dissemination Coordinator will work across the UCEDDand LEND programs to:

• Develop and implement a social media plan. Define target audience(s), goals, integrate with other communication tools, and track user metrics. Disseminate Interdisciplinary Training and Continuing Education, Research, Exemplary Service and Public Policy/Advocacy materials.;
• Redesign and maintain a current, visually appealing, cohesive and user-friendly website that integrates information on programs and activities.;
• Use conferences, professional presentations, print and video media, internet, webinars, social media and other modes of communication to increase public awareness of work;
• Overseeand disseminate resource inventories for health, social, advocacy and other services for persons with disabilities, e.g., educational materials (e.g., tip sheets), community resources (e.g. City special education programs).;
• Incorporate the concept of universl design and ensure that resources are available in multiple accessible formats and in a culturally competent manner.;
• Involve people with developmental disabilities and families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in the development of products and resources that are disseminated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required. Five years experience in marketing, media or philanthropy.

Skills and Competencies

• Superior attention to detail and organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional ability to multitask
• Ability to direct and oversee the maintenance of the RFK CERC website, related websites, webinars, and other dissemination vehicles
• Ability to use all forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for dissemination purposes

Scope of Responsibility

• All CERC faculty and staff
• All CERC patients and families
• AUCD, ACL and HRSA
• Outside agencies, i.e. schools, hospitals, etc

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Science Communication Manager

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Science Communication Manager will drive public understanding of the importance of supporting biomedical research and thus promote the mission of the Lasker Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted science writer /reporter to engage and communicate with scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Responsibilities include:
1. Conceptualize and develop compelling print, web, and newsletter content to explore and explain the biomedical research enterprise and the work of the Lasker Foundation, especially to inspire support for research.
2. Manage and grow social media accounts and other communication platforms
3. Draft and edit news releases, press materials, letters to the editors, and other written material as required
4. Develop, edit, and maintain communication outlets such as podcasts and videos
5. Maintain and update web site content
6. Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters and bloggers, the scientific community at large, policy makers and Lasker Foundation’s supporters and partners

Candidate Profile:
· Integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission
· Excellent written and oral communications skills
· Exceptional attention to editorial details
· Outstanding interpersonal skills
· Flexible and highly organized
· Hands-on self-starter with sound judgment and proven ability to innovate and adapt quickly to changing needs and priorities
· Microsoft Office proficiency; web maintenance experience preferred
· Media training experience preferred

Required Education and Experience
· Degree in the sciences and /or journalism. Two to five years of experience in science journalism preferred (in depth understanding of the biomedical research enterprise will be essential).
· The ability to frame science and science policy stories as they relate to contemporary issues and debates is required, as is the capacity to address Lasker Foundation’s diverse audiences (especially policy makers and the scientific community).

Location and Benefits:
· Position is based at Foundation headquarters in New York City in very close proximity to Grand Central Terminal
· Full-time, 40 hours/week
· 401(k), travel, and health benefits
· Salary commensurate to experience