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

Senior Associate, Marketing Writer

TITLE: Senior Associate, Marketing Writer

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications

LOCATION: Stamford, CT

REPORTS TO: Director, Content Marketing

SUMMARY:
Americares is looking for a marketing and development writer to join our marketing and communications team. Your work will deeply connect people to Americares mission and the people we serve, helping to bring health to more people in more places in the U.S. and around the world. You will use your marketing skills to promote Americares global health programs, including emergency response, to multiple audiences in a variety of ways. Your role will be vital to extending the Americares brand to existing donors and prospective supporters to encourage them to support our lifesaving work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the team responsible for expressing and maintaining Americares brand identity across multiple platforms and campaigns to a variety of audiences;
Collaborate with the development team, which manages Americares corporate, foundation and individual relationships, to shape and produce engaging, targeted communications;
Support cause-marketing campaigns by creating or contributing to customized proposals to existing and prospective partners and ongoing communications for active campaigns;
Actively work to expand Americares audience, using written content and design in new and different ways;
Plan, write and produce a bi-annual newsletter;
Write and contribute to reports, newsletters, event collateral and other written materials;
Write and contribute to scripts for events, donor calls and videos;
Collaborate with multimedia department on video production and storytelling;
Contribute ideas, writing and production skills to all marketing communications efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:
2-3 years of related experience, including agency or marketing-centric environment;
Experience leading or contributing to a campaign or project with multiple stakeholders;
Proven track record of writing vibrant and accurate prose;
Proficiency in donor-facing language;
Familiar with AP Style;
Understanding and interest in global health issues;
Ability to thrive and contribute to a collaborative environment of mutual support;
Should be energized by working with a core team, but also by cultivating partnerships and collaborating effectively with the broader organization and colleagues;
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
Strong service orientation and organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
Able and available to travel within and outside of the U.S. to collect stories, working with the multimedia team to gather photo and video assets;
Have published work, publicly available, on a website, campaign, press release, advertisement, etc.;
Degree in journalism, marketing, English, communications or related preferred;
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Senior Writer, Content

Responsibilities

- Works with the director of Editorial and Content Strategy, the managing editor, and other colleagues on the Creative Team, participating in the planning of the Museum's content program.
- Works with colleagues across the Museum to develop compelling storylines for a wide variety of writing and content projects and oversee execution.
- Serves as a writing mentor for MoMA colleagues in developing text for many contexts, including those produced in relation to exhibitions, collection works, and acquisitions.
- Organizes a program of regular workshops within the Museum to focus on the craft of writing across different platforms.
- Conducts research to develop content programs and initiatives.
- Manages the workflow of individual content initiatives as assigned, including budget and timelines.
- Creates and produces creative, impactful content.
- Develops and revises protocols and best-practices guidelines for writing and content production at the Museum.
- Serves as active producer/correspondent for individual content projects as assigned, including writing and researching as relevant and/or participating in other ways (conducting interviews, hosting audio, etc.).
- Encourages relationships with talented outside writers, both established and emerging.
- Works closely with authors and freelance contributors on individual writing and content projects to ensure high quality and timely deliveries.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree and eight or more years progressive experience with proven track record of writing and editorial work in the cultural sector
- Strong knowledge of the arts
- Superior writing, research, and editorial skills, with demonstrated record of accomplishment at highest level of achievement
- Experience teaching and/or coaching writing is imperative.
Familiarity with workflow for print and digital publications and for video and audio production
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of English-language editing

*Note: Please include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.*

Communications Director

The office of NYC Council Majority Leader, Laurie A. Cumbo, seeks a full-time Director of Communications to oversee all strategic communications, including but not limited to social media management, writing press releases, talking points, remarks, and drafting op-eds. Additionally, the Director of Communications will manage media relations and serve as a liaison to all Committees and Caucuses that the Majority Leader is a member of.

Specific Responsibilities:
This role will oversee the following responsibilities, in addition to other duties that may arise:
 Model, uphold and enforce office standards, processes, and expectations;
 Direct strategy and execution for all internal and external communications, including press releases, official statements, op-eds, social media and blog posts, e-newsletter, office collateral, and public relations messaging;
 Articulate consistent messaging and priorities on behalf of the Majority Leader, ensuring communications are always on-brand;
 Serve as primary source and conduit of all office communications and information, both internally and externally, providing approval of all correspondence authored by Majority Leader’s office;
 Create and manage the development, distribution and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral, including but not limited to event communications, resolutions, proclamations, and citations;
 Field all media and press inquiries from news outlets, as well as requests for quotes, and respond to all inquiries in a timely manner;
 Maintain a list of current media contacts, and proactively establish relationships with media/press/communications contacts;
 Create original content for digital communications, including monthly e-newsletters and op-eds, and maintain a consistent posting schedule;
 Establish and maintain communications calendar, ensuring Majority Leader is aligned with communications strategy;
 Coordinate with Chief of Staff to draft media advisories, press releases and other external communications for legislation hosted or primed by Majority Leader, as well as help to organize press conferences around relevant legislation, funding victories, emergencies in the district, and urgent issues;
 Maintain acute awareness of trends, events, and major news locally, regionally and nationally in order to draft relevant responses;
 Serve as liaison to Committees & Caucuses that Majority Leader is a member of, and provide (write) all relevant speeches, talking points, memos, etc.;
 Collaborate with Chiefs to brief Majority Leader on upcoming Stated meetings and hearings, informing relevant talking points, press releases, etc.;
 Staff Majority Leader at evening and weekend events when requested, taking the lead on press events, media assignments, and public speaking engagements;
 Attend all assigned community meetings (i.e. community board meetings, tenant association meetings, etc.); and
 Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:
(The following qualifications are desired, but not required)
 Extensive communications experience, including strategy and execution;
 Strong written and oral communication skills;
 Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including government officials, public figures, community leaders, staff, volunteers and members of the public;
 Prior experience working within the office of an elected official, specifically in communications and with press/media; and
 Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, high stakes environment.