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.

Audience Engagement Editor

The Center for Public Integrity is looking for an ambitious digital journalist to develop and operate an innovative audience engagement and growth strategy for our nonprofit investigative newsroom.

We seek someone who lives and breathes social media and is excited about building relationships with readers in service of in-depth investigative reporting that has a real-world impact. Those efforts will be bolstered by a recently launched, cutting-edge website.

The successful candidate will work hand-in-hand with reporters, editors and other senior managers to devise campaigns around our reporting, grow our readership across multiple platforms and create opportunities for readers to tell us what they want and think.

The audience engagement editor should be curious, experimental, detail-oriented and independent, but also flexible, patient and a strong team player. A good sense of humor helps too!

This position will work closely with the Digital Editor and Communications Director.

The Center for Public Integrity is committed to hiring employees from diverse backgrounds with excellent investigative journalism skills. People of color, women, LGBTQ and differently abled people are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Expectations
• Work with editors and reporters to create engagement plans and strategies to increase reach and impact for major projects
• Manage the strategy and day-to-day social media presence of all the Center’s platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Reddit
• Be an advocate in the newsroom for audience engagement and continuing research into who our audience is, who we’re reaching and who we’re missing
• Monitor website, social media, email analytics and reader feedback to provide regular reports to editors and the development team
• Work directly with editorial leadership to inform our editorial strategy, based on website performance, social, third-party platforms, reader feedback and other audience insights
• Develop and maintain communities related to and affected by the Center’s reporting to cultivate a more engaged audience for the Center’s work, and help bring in new sources and story ideas
• Consider ways to repurpose previously published stories on our website and social media or through partnerships to increase engagement
• Support engagement initiatives and maintain projects that involve reader-driven or responsive content, including comments, Facebook groups and crowdsourcing
• Work with the Development team to create content for our membership program, including live video chats with reporters, impact reports and other elements
• Support and coach staff on social media usage, headlines and SEO strategies in conjunction with the digital editor
• Adhere to Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards and Practices of the Personnel Policy Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• University degree
• 2-3 years of experience managing social media accounts, preferably for a news organization
• Strong news judgment and a deep interest in the news
• Ability to managing short and long-term projects in an environment with shifting deadlines
• Deep knowledge of social media, website and email analytics using tools like Chartbeat, Google Analytics, Mailchimp and Crowdtangle
• An eagerness to stay up to date with engagement trends and best practices
• Experience creating audio, video and visual content for social a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to work collegially with others, especially across multiple teams
• Salary is negotiable.

Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Government and International Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the United States and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
The Digital Content Writer and Editor is responsible for producing content for, and maintaining overall quality control of, AJC’s website. The Digital Content Writer and Editor will produce primarily text-based content that adheres to AJC’s content marketing strategy and will work closely with key departments to ensure that the website is updated on a consistent basis with content that adheres to AJC’s editorial and design requirements.
The Digital Content Writer and Editor does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Draft blog posts, columns, and other web-based content that supports and furthers AJC’s advocacy priorities: combating anti-Semitism, advancing Israel’s place in the world, and countering radicalism and extremism.
• Work within and outside the Department to brainstorm content topics.
• Research content topics in collaboration with internal experts.
• Act as the editor for the website’s content/news hub, revising, editing, or proofreading content as needed.
• Initiate and coordinate website updates with internal stakeholders.
• Keep the website schedule for updating of content.
• Upload content to the website and other digital platforms like YouTube, giving content the appropriate internal marketing tags.
• Ensure articles are kept up-to-date and landing pages are refreshed daily.
• Ensure copy and images adhere to AJC branding guidelines.
• In coordination with the graphics and content teams, identify and shepherd the production of digital images for marketing uses.
• In coordination with the graphics and content teams, ensure articles are added to the website with appropriate and necessary graphics.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Journalism, English, or Communications
• At least five years of experience as a copywriter, reporter, journalist, or editor
• An educational or employment background in international affairs and/or contemporary Jewish issues a plus
• Experience writing copy for the web
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills required
• Must be familiar with Israel advocacy and Jewish advocacy
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• A detail-oriented self-starter
• Experience creating video and audio content a plus
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Experience with HTML a plus
• Experience working with Drupal a plus
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please submit your application on: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/digital-content-writer-and-editor-2018-qzjt8me1n05k39/

The YEARS Project (YEARS) is seeking a focused and savvy social media community manager to identify potential social media partners, interact with our online audience and document our progress as we seek to become the authoritative voice on climate change on social media. The position requires the ability to work independently and under a team of social media directors.

Responsibilities include: monitoring conversations on our social media pages, researching and reaching out to social media influencers, helping to maintain up-to-date contact lists, researching the latest social media trends and best practices, identifying upcoming climate-related stories with strong social potential, and writing social media posts. First-hand knowledge of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is a must, as well as a passion for climate change. Knowing how to analyze audience metrics, experience with CrowdTangle, and a general knowledge of the environmental non-profit landscape is a plus. This is a long-term, full-time staff position at our New York office and is available immediately.

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.