As Director of Correspondence, you will be accountable for…
Executive Office Communications Strategy (10-15%)
Work directly with the CEO, Chief of Staff and Sr. Executive Assistant on the development of a proactive and reactive strategic outreach and communication strategy for the CEO in alignment with related travel schedules, organizational strategy needs/inflection points, etc.
Work directly with the CEO, Chief of Staff, Creative Director and Management team to support the development of communications strategy for the Executive Office, focused on CEO related external facing communications with a focus on relationship building, partnership cultivation and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborate with the Creative Director and Director, Partnerships to identify opportunities for “think pieces” to highlight the organization through leveraging the CEO’s voice and related content strategy and development.

Correspondence Content Drafting & Management (60-70%)
Create a correspondence system to monitor, categorize, prioritize, draft and manage internal and external communication streams for the CEO, including inbound and outbound written communication and follow-ups (email and handwritten, as appropriate), organization-wide memos/updates, social media presence, etc.
Liaise with function owners to understand which CEO-related external communications need to be launched on behalf of the CEO, and support content creation with the CEO voice in mind.
Meet with the CEO consistently to identify and prioritize communication needs; action needs, as appropriate with a high sense of urgency.
Take and/or process CEO dictations/memos to draft content for organization-wide and personal communications from the voice of the CEO.
Work with the CEO to hone and develop written communication voice and tone to ensure the ability to effectively curate drafts. Work at a high-pace to take dictation, turn around drafts and meet other highly sensitive related deadlines.
In collaboration with the Executive Assistant, monitor communication flows and tweak systems, as appropriate.
Leverage organizational content knowledge experts to curate content with the appropriate information and detail based on stakeholder interests and needs; maintain relationships with organization-wide stakeholders to improve information flow from teams/content knowledge experts into CEO-related communications.
Meet and exceed communication related goals (set daily); work collaboratively with the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant to manage communication deadlines and receive input on drafts to finalize communications rapidly.

Special Projects & Administration (10-20%)
Provide in-house copywriting broadly in support of marketing materials, bespoke one-page overviews, decks, and other similar assets.
Provide strategic support on internal communications platform design and systems to enhance internal communication efficiencies and communications (e.g. Slack).
We're looking for someone who...
Is an experienced writer and editor who has proven success distilling, synthesizing, and producing clear, compelling content across email, publications, etc.
Is detail-oriented and has proofreading skills in grammar, spelling, and style that are absolutely second nature.
Is an impeccably organized and can write in different styles across media such as emails, marketing materials, etc.
Is extremely skilled in the nuances of relationships, especially in management and administration.
Is extremely conscientious of sensitive information and has proven experience in roles that require high levels of confidentiality.
Is a creative thinker who is skilled at crafting ideas, taking a generally vague note and boiling it down to its essence to propose a more specific message or direction.
Believes in the power of leveraging voice to build and play a key part of a brand identity.
Ideal candidates may have a professional background as...
A copywriter, speechwriter, or similar role that has the skills and interest to master someone else's voice to make a compelling pitch or launch a new product.
A skilled writer who has had ghostwriting experience on behalf of a CEO or other externally-facing executive leaders.
A journalist, or have other communications experience that they would like to apply to the social impact space.
There are many backgrounds, industries, and life experiences that give rise to leaders who can manage effectively. Backgrounds in science, business, technology, engineering, government, media, and design - or hybrids thereof - may all yield the right experiences for this role.

The Future Laboratories team is based in New York City, at our new HQ located on Union Square West.

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 other communication materials.
• Be able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects at once.
• Help establish an internal short-term and long-term communications strategy in conjunction with senior managers.
• Ensure communication strategy is consistent 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.

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.

NYU's Radical Listening Project (RLP) is looking for a social media savvy student with experience in media/publicity/PR to help with publicity for book “Why Does Patriarchy Persist” (publication dates Sept/Oct 2018) co-authored by NYU Professor Carol Gilligan, one of the most influential feminist thinkers of our time. (https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Why+Does+Patriarchy+Persist%3F-p-9781509529124). This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative student to assist the authors in publicizing this timely and original work of feminist literature. The student will work in close collaboration with Naomi Snider co-author and executive director of NYU’s RLP in thinking of creative ways to gain entry and stir interest in young feminist spaces and helping market this book to both academic and non-academic audiences. This is a flexible, part time un-paid position.

Policygenius' Editorial Team is dedicated to making complex personal finance topics easy to understand — and fun to read about! The Data Reporter will help us create best in class educational and editorial content for our insurance Learn Centers and Magazine. They will gather, extract and analyze data to tell interesting, newsworthy stories and come up with innovative and accessible ways to teach people about money.

The Data Reporter will work closely with our Senior Editor of Personal Finance, Editorial Partnership Manager and Content Strategist to conceive, execute and write stories based on publicly available data, proprietary surveys and in-house data to bolster brand awareness for Policygenius from readers and media outlets. This role will report to the Senior Editor of Personal Finance.

You are...
Excited about joining a fast-growing startup
Obsessed with numbers, patterns and the (often-unexpected) stories they can tell
Skilled at writing data-driven, reader-friendly stories
Passionate about helping people improve their financial health
Curious to a fault -- you’ll test your thesis and keep working a problem until you find a solution that works
You will...
Conceive, research, report and write data-driven editorial content
Fact-check and edit data-driven content produced by other editorial team members
Collaborate with our Content Strategist to produce infographics, quizzes, calculators and interactive components to optimize new and existing decision support content
Ideate and execute on investigative data journalism, using internal and external resources
Assist other members of the content team with writing and editing as needed -- teamwork makes the dream work!

You have...
A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years editorial experience with a focus on data-driven content
Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills
An interest in crunching & synthesizing data
Knowledge of personal finance fundamentals
Familiarity with SEO best practices as they pertain to content
Basic visuals (graphics, charts, etc.) development and editing skills
Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel and other data analysis management tools

You’ll get...
Company-paid health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
401(k) plan, FSA & commuter benefits
Flexible PTO
Training, mentorship and coaching from leadership
The opportunity to grow alongside a company shaking up a big, old-fashioned industry
Fun, diverse, open-minded coworkers
Dog companionship
Some fun surprises when you join… (Shhh… It’s a secret!)

Triple Bottom Why, a consultancy offering storytelling for startups and social innovators, is hiring a Public Relations Associate.

Please apply if you fit the following description:

You have a can-do attitude - you believe you can do anything.

You work well in a collaborative environment.

You have a background in journalism and/or marketing communications, either through education and/or work experience.

You are tech savvy.

You have a passion for social issues: environment, health, poverty, education, social justice - you want to work at the intersection of business and social good.

You are detail-oriented and highly organized.

You have strong written and verbal communication skills.

You respond well to direction.

You desire to grow and learn with the company.

You have a professional appearance and demeanor.

You understand and enjoy client/customer services.

Primary responsibilities

Write, edit and circulate media story angles and pitches.

Create and deliver press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content, and speaking proposals.

Identify, develop and execute communications strategy for key media contacts.

Research media coverage and industry trends, identifying and following journalists strategically.

Provide client service administrative support; draft meeting agendas, attend meetings and compile action items, schedule meetings and manage logistics.

Generate weekly reports for clients.

Research, compile and analyze client media coverage.

Research and build media and analyst lists, and participate (when appropriate) in media pitching.

Draft speaking and award submissions, as well as other PR materials.

Utilize social media tools, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for clients and Triple Bottom Why.

Respond to journalist and client queries in a timely manner.

Job Type: Part-time contractor / freelance

Required education: Bachelor's in journalism or communications

We are seeking a versatile writer and editor to join our entrepreneurial, mission-driven organization. In addition to creating communications that advance our work every day, you will help map content strategies to engage high-priority audiences on emerging areas of exploration. Communications serves a central role throughout our work in advancing shared learning in our networks, celebrating excellence and ingenuity, and building collaborations that help our resources create greater impact.

What You’ll Do
Most Important:
• You will write and curate content to engage the Foundation’s growing network of scientists, social entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders around stories and ideas of shared interest. Topics covered may include a Rita Allen Foundation Scholar’s pioneering research on the role of telomeres in cancer; new proposals for ways to reduce the influence of misinformation; or cross-sector efforts to strengthen the role of science in civic life.
• You will edit, update and oversee the Rita Allen Foundation’s website, newsletter, annual report and occasional publications, including posting stories and managing freelance writers and designers and our external web development team as needed.
• You will track news from our network and fields, curating and summarizing selections to help keep internal and external audiences abreast of relevant developments and underlying themes.
• You will help expand and strengthen the Foundation’s network, including assisting with communicating to the press and public and serving as a communications contact for many of the organizations we work with.
You will contribute to researching and synthesizing topics related to the context of our work and potential future partnerships.

Who You Are
Most Important:
• You are a clear and compelling writer, able to tell a good story and address complex topics with crisp prose.
• You have excellent news sense. You can sift through incoming material from a number of networks and pull out what’s important to our constituents.
• You are an ace project manager, able to keep teams on deadline while making adjustments with agility when unexpected new opportunities arise.
• You pay meticulous attention to detail. Typos and inaccuracies don’t slip past you, and you love to smooth an awkward sentence.
• You are able to effectively engage diverse audiences, drawing on excellent overall cultural awareness. In particular, we value awareness of issues and communication styles in scientific and academic communities, journalism, the social sector, and underrepresented and underserved communities.
• You are adept at working in collaboration with a diverse mix of people, advancing projects with enthusiasm for working in partnership with others.
• You are keenly interested in developments in biomedical science, civic engagement, philanthropy, and public engagement with science and evidence. A background that includes training in a scientific field is helpful but not necessary. We value demonstrated skill and potential more than any specific course of education or experience.

As MICRO’s Communication’s Specialist your ninja skills are perfectly honed to oversee MICRO’s communications.

From building media relationships and developing, writing and placing earned stories all the way through to growing MICRO’s online presence, producing materials for MICRO’s marketing and internal communications needs, and supporting MICRO’s venue partners, you are a copywriter with research and graphic design skills and the ability to turn around polished copy across a range of voices.

We’re looking for someone personable and articulate; a talented communicator with an evident passion for what MICRO is building.

This position is based in MICRO’s NYC office and requires occasional travel.

Hours are flexible up to full time. Salary is commensurate with experience.

MICRO's museums are for all kinds of visitors. Our team is built of all kinds of people. As we grow, we are excited to build an organization that is welcoming and supportive for people of all races, backgrounds, orientations, religions, and genders.

MICRO encourages applications from all races, backgrounds, orientations, and genders. Non-US citizens OK, however MICRO is not able to sponsor visas at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate closely with MICRO team to draft and layout internal and external marketing, media, and communications materials

Build on MICRO’s existing media relationships and develop new media opportunities for MICRO’s museums

Support MICRO’s business and development team with custom research and background briefings

Maintain MICRO’s community email lists and grow MICRO’s online presence

Develop and maintain MICRO’s asset base: product photos, videos, and language

Produce fun, engaging social posts across multiple channels, and grow to manage social media interns

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

Physics (http://physics.aps.org) is an online publication from the American Physical Society featuring authoritative news and commentary pieces about research in the Physical Review journals.

We are currently looking for a talented freelance science writer/editor to work with our staff 10 to 20 hours per week as a Corresponding Editor.

The Corresponding Editor’s primary responsibilities include identifying appropriate papers for coverage, commissioning and editing commentaries, writing news stories, and writing and editing short research summaries. Depending on availability, they may also be asked to contribute stories from meetings, Q&As with scientists, and other feature articles.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics (or a related field) and three or more years of experience writing and/or editing articles about the physical sciences for a nonspecialist audience. Experience working with experts on commentaries would be a plus.

The successful candidate must have exceptional communication skills, as they will work with a variety of professionals, including leading scientists, illustrators, web developers, and APS staff. The job demands a highly organized and self-motivated individual who can distill technical results into a clear and engaging message, balance many assignments, and work under tight deadlines.

The editorial team is officially based at the APS Editorial Offices in Ridge, New York, about 60 miles from New York City. The working hours could be flexible and the pay rate is competitive. For general information about the American Physical Society and its journals, see http://www.aps.org.

American Physical Society
1 Research Road
Ridge, NY 11961

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