Seeking a part-time Writer/ Grant Researcher 1 day/week to provide support to NYLaughs' efforts to secure funding from corporations, foundations, government and other institutions for both unrestricted and restricted purposes. In this capacity, the coordinator is responsible for researching, writing and assembling grant proposals, materials and reports to foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will communicate NYLaughs' goals, mission and programs to potential funders in a compelling and strategic manner.

The coordinator will actively conduct research, create and submit grant requests to secure new funding and renew and upgrade existing support. This position will represent NYLaughs to current and potential funders via inquiry on proposals and developing support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESEARCHING / TARGETING GRANTS & CREATING A GRANTS CALENDAR – Choosing potential grants and coordinating timelines

ASSEMBLING & WRITING grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications and grant reports. When necessary, includes phone/email outreach to potential funders to insure grant applications are in line with grant guidelines. Ensure compliance with all funder guidelines in grant submission and reporting. Connecting with our freelance grants writers when needed. Submitting drafts for review to the artistic director.

OVERSIGHT & SUBMISSION - Target is a minimum of 4 grant applications a month

FOLLOW UP, ORGANIZATION & RECORDKEEPING - Establish recordkeeping / tracking of grant proposals. Maintain current records in a database and shared systems. Provide writing support for other efforts, including acknowledgements, stewardship, cultivation and funding requests as needed. Following up with funders / note taking when applications are declined. When time allows, becoming familiar with technology to support the development process, including CRM, databases and research tools

Additionally,
LANGUAGE
Continually developing / revising language to effectively communicate NYLaughs’ goals, mission and programs to audiences in a clear and compelling manner that inspires support

Cultivating and maintaining the case for support and need statements for the organization and find common ground that aligns with the interests of potential funders and specific funding opportunities

Conducting research and maintaining knowledge of the intersection of laughter and health benefits, current trends, publications and key data, as well as a deep understanding of NYLaughs programs, evaluation and effectiveness

Starts immediately

History.com is seeking a temporary Assistant Producer who is highly motivated and organized to publish content according to a robust information architecture. Reporting to the Director of Content Strategy, the Assistant Producer will work alongside the editorial team to assist with large-scale projects to increase content discoverability, engagement, and search visibility.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Assistant Digital Producer (Temporary):
Manage multiple large projects in the CMS
Apply taxonomy to text, video, and photo content
Build and publish stories, as needed
Help editorial, social, and video teams publish their content on various platforms
Work with History’s database of content and help improve discoverability through tasks such as bulk optimizations, tagging related stories, and integrating video across the site
Prioritize large projects based on trends and Editorial calendar

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to put all your creativity and love of history to work in a supportive environment with a likeminded people. You’ll be part of a high-performing team supporting HISTORY programming priorities, as well as digital editorial brands like This Day in History. You’ll learn how to make digital content work harder to reach new audiences and connect them with some of History’s most powerful stories.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Press Officer. The candidate will work closely with the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information and will be responsible for handling all inquiries from the press. The incumbent will be required to handle high volume inquiries from reporters, members of the public, stakeholders, and is responsible for communicating complex, confidential and nuanced issues with clarity and accuracy. The Press Officer job duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Serve as the lead contacts for the NYC Department of Correction in responding to calls from the press;
• Actively pitch positive news stories to reporters from local and citywide publications and websites;
• Compose press releases, advisories, speeches, talking points, related presentations, and information;
• Prepare senior leaders for media interviews and public events;
• Maintain and expand an extensive list of media contacts, build relationships with reporters and media outlet to ensure accurate coverage of DOC initiatives;
• Help to plan and manage frequent events for staff and stakeholders;
• Participating in on-call weekly rotation on nights and weekends responding to press inquiries;
• Write and edit content for in-house communication tools including websites, social media platforms, publications and newsletters;
• Respond to a variety of public information inquiries;
• Effectively communicate to internal and external parties;
• Perform related work and special projects

Minimum Requirements

1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism or public relations, plus five (5) years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism or advertising, including two (2) years in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism or advertising

Preferred Skills

• Possess experience as a journalist or as a communications specialist in handling calls from the press;
• Be a self-directed individual with the proven ability to take initiative as a problem solver;
• Be capable of multi-tasking and handling high-stress crisis communications situations;
• Possess the ability to operate in a high-volume, deadline driven environment;
• Understand and communicate information about sensitive criminal justice issues.
• Familiarity with shooting and editing video.

Additional Information new info

All candidates must file for the Civil Service Examination for Administrative Public Information Specialist exams #8051 or #8533. Candidates that do not pass the Civil Service Exam will be at risk.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

POSTING DATE:

6/8/2018

POST UNTIL:
FILLED

Job description
Does the idea of testing and writing about the very latest tech products—before anyone else does—excite you?

We're looking for an energetic, sharp hardware writer and analyst. The analyst will work as part of a team to test and review the very latest gear (laptops, desktop PCs, storage, peripherals) out of PC Labs in New York City.

Responsibilities:

Write clear, authoritative reviews, features, tips and advice pieces, product roundups, buying guides, and news stories. Engage in detailed product testing according to established guidelines.

Maintain strong relationships with tech vendors and aggressively pursue acquisition of products in a competitive environment. (You will help shape our coverage, so you need to know what's next.)

Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Write, edit, produce, and QA copy.

Appear in videos for both reviews and trend stories.

Manipulate images, build product galleries, verify and enter product specs, maintain spec database.

Represent PCMag at vendor meetings in-office and around New York City; generate product preview coverage following from these meetings.

Qualifications:

This is an onsite, full-time position. You must be able to work in our NYC testing lab. No remote workers.

Bachelor's degree required; English, journalism, or communications grad preferred (or degree plus relevant work experience).

Minimum three years' experience working for an established Web site, magazine, or newspaper. Tech experience strongly preferred, with review-writing experience and on-camera video experience major pluses.

Must be able to write quickly, accurately, and cleanly, with high attention to detail and willingness to take and use ongoing feedback.

A demonstrable interest in consumer technology, plus willingness to learn at a rapid pace. Knowledge of the PC hardware market, including familiarity with devices and manufacturers. Established contacts a plus.

Must be a self-starter who can multi-task, with the flexibility to shift priorities according to needs of the day, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, competitive, and deadline-driven environment.

Comfort/maturity level to meet with representatives from major tech companies for briefings, representing PCMag. (On occasion, these may be outside work hours.)

Familiarity with online publishing platforms and digital image manipulation.

Please include a cover letter that details why you’d be a great fit for this position.

About the role...

The Policygenius Editorial Team is dedicated to making complex personal finance topics easy to understand — and fun to read about! The Media Relations Associate will focus on getting our great content out to a larger audience to increase brand awareness and build readership. You’ll be pitching articles, resources and company news to reporters as well as coming up with innovative ways to get our content in front of more eyes. This role will work closely with our Editorial Team and report into the Senior Media Relations Manager.

You will...

Research and create targeted media lists and update them on a regular basis
Craft pitches, news releases, reporter briefing sheets and other media collateral
Have the opportunity to pitch and write articles for partner publications
Build and maintain strong relationships with members of the media
Help identify and apply for awards and speaking opportunities
Research and identify potential editorial partnerships
Manage deadlines and a dynamic schedule, while adjusting priorities on the fly
You have...

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR or similar field and 1+ years experience in one of these areas
Sound editorial judgment and writing skills (Knowledge of AP style is a definite plus)
An understanding of media and how to pitch to reporters
A keen instinct for recognizing newsworthy stories and pitching angles that aren’t immediately obvious
Knowledge of personal finance fundamentals (or a desire to learn them!)
Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
Excited about joining a fast-growing startup

N2 Communications, which provides top editorial talent to high-end clients, seeks an experienced editor to join its team. The hire will work with an industry-leading client that publishes economic research and analysis daily. A working knowledge of economics/finance is a big plus, but copy editing/writing skills and familiarity with data, charts, publishing processes, and basic computer skills will suffice.

The client is based in southern Connecticut, and the job requires editing in-house 1-2 days a week, and some remote editing from home. In addition, the hire will have the opportunity to take on additional work, based on the needs of the client. The core of the job is editing and publishing work, but those willing and able to eventually move into a managerial role are preferred. Compensation depends partly on experience and editing test scores, but are very competitive.

N2 is also soliciting for other gigs with a growing number of clients. Reporters, writers, editors, and researchers of all sorts can reach out to the email address above.

For more on N2, visit www.numbersandnarrative.com.

The Loeb Professor will engage students and faculty in the practice and power of journalism through harnessing digital innovations and research that enhance news content, delivery and audience engagement.

The professor will:
Teach a minimum of one course per semester in the School of Journalism
Deliver an annual public Loeb Lecture on issues related to the field.
Become a bridge between the School of Journalism and media leaders, bringing those leaders to campus to help faculty and students stay abreast of emerging trends.
Raise the visibility of Stony Brook University's School of Journalism through public events, media interviews, publications and innovative digital projects that gain wide distribution.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Communications Specialist for the Public Information Unit. The selected candidate will work closely with senior executives, the internal communications specialist will help establish organizational messages and keep staff informed of developments. The Communications Specialist ‘s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop formal and informal communications, using a variety of channels and tools.
• Work with stakeholders to assess communication needs, determine timing and delivery, and tailor messages for specific audiences.
• Help prepare newsletters, proposals, presentations, training, and a wide range of internal communication materials.
• Be able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects at once.
• Help establish a short-term and long-term communications strategy in conjunction with senior managers.
• Ensure the internal communication strategy is consistent with and reflects the organization’s strategic vision.
• Ensure department initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet, monthly magazine or regular email bulletin. You may also be require to work on the layout of content.
• Draft messages or talking points for senior executives.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification Requirements
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the operation of two-way radio equipment, at least one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience of phone/operator/dispatcher work involving logging or relaying of voice transmission and/or messages, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

3. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in highway traffic operations, highway safety operations, highway communications or a related field, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required in some agencies.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must also have at least one year of experience in Assignment Level I.

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 24 credits in English, journalism or public relations, plus three (3) years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism or advertising, or a combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent. Graduate study in English, journalism, or public relations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience
• 3 -5 years’ experience in external/internal writing business communications
• Ability to problem solve and appropriately customize messages in a professional writing manner
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills in order to work with communications.
• Creative ability to devise communication strategies digital skills: familiarity with information technology, especially digital and video means of communication, is essential.
• Two (2) years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience in public relations, journalism or advertising.Additional Information

Candidates for interview will be required to provide a writing sample.
To Apply

Story Based Brands is looking for a skilled writer with a background in journalism. Most of the content will be marketing centered.

We need immediate support on a corporate landing page project, in addition to regular support writing email newsletters and blogs for companies. This position would start at a few hours a week, with the potential to quickly ramp up.

We are a startup so there is the opportunity to wear many hats. We are also looking for freelancers available for the following type of work:
Video Editor(s) & Motion Graphics Creator
Social Media Writer, Poster & Engagement Lead
Project Manager/ Digital Organizer/ Producer
SEO/ Analytics Expert/ Strategist

The Coney Island History Project is seeking part-time bilingual interviewers to conduct audio interviews for an oral history project in the Southern Brooklyn neighborhoods of Coney Island, Bensonhurst and Gravesend.

Interviewers must have professional or academic training and experience in oral history, interviewing or radio reporting. They will conduct, record and edit audio interviews in English or another language for which we require interviewers such as Russian and Chinese.

Interviewers are paid by the hour for the interview and editing. Additional work transcribing and translating the interview is also available. This project is ongoing and scheduling is flexible. Interviews along with transcripts are posted on our online oral history archive at https://www.coneyislandhistory.org/oral-history-archive.

Desired skills:

- Fully proficient in English and at least one other language such as Russian, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) or another language for which we may require interviewers

-Training and experience in oral history, interviewing or radio reporting

-Provide samples of previous interviews or audio recordings

-Experience with recording equipment and digital editing

-Ability to work independently

-Excellent written and communication skills