Blue Heron Research Partners is looking to hire researchers in New York who enjoy and have experience conducting interviews to uncover crucial business information on a variety of topics.

Who we are:

Blue Heron is a research firm specializing in providing qualitative due diligence to a wide range of clients. We apply the fundamentals of investigative and business journalism – detailed interviews and meticulous public records searches – to uncover the unvarnished truth about a company, from developments on the factory floor to strategic level reputational and growth prospects.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct extensive outreach and interviews with various sources, gathering business intelligence for institutional investors and corporate clients.
• Find creative solutions when a project has stalled.
• Assist associates as they identify sources.
• Liaise with project managers, editing and sourcing teams.
• Apply all compliance guidelines throughout the process.

Who you are:

• You have 3-5 years of experience in market research, due diligence research or investigative journalism.
• You possess excellent communication skills as well as strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment and deliver against short deadlines.
• You are patient, persistent and comfortable juggling several projects on different topics.
• You are self-motivated, efficient, and highly organized with excellent planning and time management skills.
• You are flexible and comfortable adjusting the line of inquiry to the changing scope of the project.
• You are naturally curious and can handle a steep learning curve.

Salary:

• $50,000-60,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus structure based on production.

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.

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.*

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.

New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi is seeking a Press Secretary. This is a full-time role, working on-site out of the central district office in the Bronx. Senator Biaggi represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester.

RESPONSABILITIES:

● Design media graphics and manage the Senator’s presence on all major social media platforms.
● Cultivate relationships with and handle all media requests from in-district press outlets (Riverdale Press, Norwood News, Bronx Times, etc…). Manage press at all in-district events.
● Draft press releases, official statements, talking points and policy position quotes.
● Travel with and accompany the Senator to in-district events as requested.
● Generate communications to constituents via digital newsletters.
● Manage website content.
● Work with central Senate Majority Conference communications department to develop mailers and other literature for constituent outreach.
● Pull all press clips referring to the Senator, the administration, and key Senate Democratic Conference issues on a daily basis.
● Come to Albany for any key press events of other events, as interested or as requested.

This is a full-time government position with the usual benefits.

Job Title: Dissemination Coordinator
Agency: Rose F. Kennedy (RFK) Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Available: Spring 2019

Responsibilities: This individual will work across the UCEDD and LEND programs on:
Storytelling- Produce multi-media narratives to advance disability education and advocacy
Publications- Draft peer-review manuscripts with faculty and staff to disseminate research findings
Social Media- Implement a strategy geared to training, education, research, and public policy
Website- Work with the Einstein IT team to the RFK CERC website
Grants- Collaborate with faculty on research and service grant proposals
Represent- our UCEDD on Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) councils
Special Projects- Support new and on-going research and service projects, as needed
Universal Design- Ensure resources are in accessible formats and are culturally competent.

Qualifications:
• Master’s + 2 years of experience preferred in Journalism, Public Health, Special Education
• Demonstrated writing proficiency in varied formats: academic journals, grant proposals, journalism. Applicants will be asked to provide writing samples.
• Skills in data visualization (Gapminder, Plotly, Tableau Public, and desktop publishing (e.g., Adobe Indesign)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in designing and implementing social media strategies and their evaluation

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can demonstrate proficiency in medical and scientific writing. In this role, you will assist the team to synthesize research findings, or the results of literature searches, into a suitable format for submission for research manuscripts, grant applications, study reports and institutional review board submissions. You will also be responsible for researching, writing, and editing clinical/statistical reports and study protocols. This position is on site.

Job Responsibilities
• Write abstracts, protocols, manuscript outlines, text book chapters, slides and slide notes, posters when required
• Perform literature searches on background of drug and/or therapeutic category in keeping with strategic direction
• Can effectively manage time, multi-task, and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about communicating science to a variety of audiences
• Researches, writes and edits pre-clinical and clinical reports, summarizing data from pre-clinical and clinical studies
• Works collaboratively, contributing to cross-functional teams and projects.
• Develops and drives detailed project timelines according to team-specified deadlines.
• Assists in the development of formats and guidelines for clinical documentation
• May also support clinical research associates and medical doctors in clinical protocol development
• Proactively keeps abreast of professional information, trends and technology through conferences, networking and other information sources and brings forward innovative ideas for consideration
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Patient interaction including answering questions regarding content issues on manuscripts, and slide/poster presentations, attend meetings & demonstrate knowledge of content, and participate actively in teleconferences and onsite meetings
• Liaise with Principal Investigator and other study staff to meet project timelines
• Fact check documents for medical and scientific accuracy

Required Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and comfort with presenting to large groups and acting as knowledge expert
• Willingness to learn outside area of focus and demonstrated ability to read and understand scientific/medical articles and data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and independently
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
• Post-doctoral experience not required, but proven publication experience preferred
• 1-2 years of editorial/scientific writing experience
• Strong interest in scientific publishing and publication ethics
• Experience with grant writing and related activities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Initiate first drafts of press releases and other communications materials.
• Assist in the development of new editorial content for the foundation’s website, which may require conducting and transcribing interviews, performing research, writing and/or copyediting.
• Update the the foundation’s website by uploading and publishing content through the site’s content management system.
• Provide project management support for the redesign of the foundation’s website.
• Proofread communications and ensure their adherence to the foundation’s in-house style guide.
• Monitor media coverage related to the foundation and its grantees through use of the foundation’s media monitoring tools; and generate monthly reports of media activity.
• Manage and update multiple media contact lists and distribute press releases through the foundation’s online media distribution tool.
• Assist with monitoring and managing the foundation’s social media presence.
• Assist in answering requests from the media and grantees by providing logos, images, press releases and additional information as required.
• Resize and edit images using Photoshop; manage and maintain the image library and all Communications Department files, both paper and electronic.
• Work with grantees and foundation partners to coordinate media announcements.
• Process invoices and expense reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications Director, including maintaining spreadsheets and calendars, creating reports and taking meeting notes.

QUALIFICATIONS
• An undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing, or demonstrated commensurate experience.
• Proven writing, editing and proofreading skills, including impeccable grammar.
• Familiarity with style guides, such as AP Stylebook or The Chicago Manual of Style, among others.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail.
• Strong computer and Internet skills, including experience with using—or the ability and desire to quickly learn how to use—online content management systems.
• Ability to operate general office equipment and to provide administrative assistance.
• Good judgment to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Adaptability, with the ability to manage many projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work cooperatively, enthusiastically and positively with other employees.
• An ability to understand, appreciate and communicate the philanthropic mission of the foundation as well as the strategies and goals of its programs.

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply.

The Media Line seeks a dynamic and inspiring fundraiser with excellent relationship skills to plan, organize and direct all fundraising with the goal of doubling its income. To achieve this goal, the Director of Development (Director) will lead the diversification of the organization’s fundraising portfolio building on current funding relationships (corporate, foundation, government and individual), while cultivating new funders and creating new fundraising campaigns, including major gifts and social media campaigns, as well as special events.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Lead, develop and implement a development strategy to increase the breadth and depth of foundation, individual, and institutional support
• Create and support a culture of philanthropy that engages executive leadership and the advisory board, fostering a collaborative organization-wide approach to development
• Grow and broaden major, private support and a pipeline of smaller and mid-level donors using effective prospect research
• Develop new markets and areas where the organization is unknown, and create new arenas for fundraising
• Maintain and deepen existing donor relationships through regular cultivation, communication, stewardship, and solicitation
• Develop a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of the organization that will enable it to attract, retain and motivate new donors
• Create development related marketing materials including foundation and corporate proposals
• Ensure the design and maintenance of donor and prospect records, gift management systems, informational reports, and metrics and performance measures to guide development goals and efforts
• Design and implement cultivation, acknowledgment, and recognition programs
• Be a credible, compelling representative of The Media Line and its mission through persuasive presentations, written communications, and social media

Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of fundraising experience, with a track record that includes strong foundation and government grant-writing
• Broad knowledge of the role that media plays in helping to bring issues to the forefront and improve lives
• Expertise in all areas of fundraising, with special strengths in building pipelines for major donors, major gift fundraising, and partnership-building with large foundations
• Ability to learn the details of an organization’s substantive work and apply that knowledge in drafting successful fundraising solicitations
• Persuasive written and oral communication skills as well as public presentation skills; compelling frontline fundraiser and storyteller who inspires people to support the mission
• Confident, highly-motivated and entrepreneurial
• Proven relationship building skills, and the ability to renew and grow support from a broad range of constituencies
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and learn quickly; able to work on a team or independently as needed
• Commitment to organizational mission
• Detail-oriented, organized, enthusiastic and energetic
• Strong work ethic, able to maintain and model high personal and professional standards
• Successful experience as a partner to senior leadership, senior professionals and the board
• Able to manage complex relationships with outstanding diplomatic, negotiation and ambassadorial skills

For more information about The Media Line, visit http://www.themedialine.org

Wanted: Science writer at Los Alamos

Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for a sharp science writer who can craft engaging science stories, columns, op-eds, and other materials on a vast range of topics.

As a writer on the media relations team, you’ll be challenged every day to explore everything from the quantum to classical transition to mosquito-borne disease tracking, from neuromimetic artificial intelligence to nucleosynthesis in the early universe, from earthquake forecasting to asteroid deflection…you get the idea.

In our current recruiting effort, the Laboratory is looking to fill a junior professional position. It involves writing op-eds, columns, and news releases on a wide range of science and national security related topics and/or pitching and speaking on-the-record with members of the media.

The most qualified candidates will likely possess a journalism or communications related bachelor degree with a master’s degree preferred, at least two years of experience working in or with the news media and some education and/or experience with science communications.