N2 Communications, which provides top editorial talent to high-end clients, seeks an experienced editor to join its team as an assistant managing editor/copy chief. 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 familiarity with data, charts, and technology 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 job will gradually take on managerial responsibilities for helping run a 6-person team. All told, editing and management duties are eventually expected to average ~30 hours/week. The hire will be expected to maintain scheduling flexibility to take on additional weekly work and accommodate seasonal spikes in the editorial calendar. The position is better paid than most full-time editorial positions.

For more on N2, visit www.n2communicationsllc.com.

THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY.

AXN Insider produces 800-word op-eds on behalf of African entrepreneurs and places those pieces in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, FT, Newsweek, Al-Jazeera, and elsewhere. These op-eds give our clients a voice in the West that helps them attract the resources they need to grow.

To help us meet demand, we are recruiting a team of skilled, reliable writers from NY and London journalism schools as freelancers. Each 750-900 word op-ed must be sharp, well-researched, and in the form of a credible argument. Applicants must have the flexibility to complete an op-ed (research, first draft, edits, final draft) in 5 days' time. The structure of the op-ed is always the same: an eye-catching introduction, three paragraphs (each its own crystal clear argument), and a conclusion.

The idea and skeleton will come from our team but the end product will be ghostwritten by you. This is a great way to learn the landscape, gain experience, and refine writing skills

The online annex of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development comprehensively monitors progress in implementation of the Financing for Development outcomes. The Task Force’s annual report provides a concise overview of progress while also providing recommendations for Member States’ consideration at the annual ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development follow-up. While the online annex and first substantive Task Force report were launched in 2017, further work should be undertaken to improve their visibility, popularize the report annex, and encourage their use by Member States and external stakeholders.

Working under the supervision of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer of the Policy Analysis and Development Branch, the contractor will be responsible for the following outputs:

Develop an outreach plan for the Task Force’s report and online annex

· Prepare, implement and analyse a survey of users of the Task Force website

· Write an outreach plan for the launch the Task Force 2018 report and for the promotion and popularisation of the Task Force’s online annex.

Promote the Task Force’s report and online annex

· Prepare the materials and meetings related to the launch of the report;

· Conduct a promotional campaign for the report and the online annex such traditional and social media;

· Assist in any other logistical work needed to promote the report and online annex.

All applicants must read and follow the application instructions which are available at: https://developmentfinance.un.org/sites/developmentfinance.un.org/files/Application%20and%20TOR_IC_Communications%20Assistant.pdf

The Press Office Manager & Writer will report to the Director of Communications and will manage assignments and relations with all departments and program officers, as well as with offices globally, to acquire relevant content, write stories and cover all news and current affairs initiatives for AGBU. Excellent written communication skills, as well as strong oral communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing the press office and story assignments Help identify funding priorities and set campaign goals for special projects and one-time funding initiatives
• Actively liaise and coordinate with AGBU global entities to create current editorial content
• Research and write articles to support the publication of AGBU News Magazine, The Insider Magazine and other publications and proactively develop and chase news story ideas based on daily discussions with program officers, central office staff and global districts and chapters
• Assist, support and implement the AGBU communication plan and the AGBU voice
• Attend meetings and events as needed
• Generate internal reports for senior management and other duties as required

"Join Wonder’s fast-growing community of freelance researchers!

Wonder (askwonder.com) is a personal research assistant, helping people save time by getting detailed answers and resources delivered to their inboxes by a trusted network of researchers. Our clients include Tier 1 consulting firms, VCs, and marketing agencies.

We are looking for freelance researchers to join Wonder's research community. You'll work from home, getting paid to do research while learning about new topics and deepening your business skills. You can set your own schedule, you get paid for each research request you complete, and you can earn up to $15-25/hour based on flat-fee project work.

Here are some examples of questions our clients ask:
- What are the economics of Valentine's Day?
- Why would AOL or Verizon be interested in a strategic investment in the start-up Rollout.io?
- What are 5 new trends in online food ordering?
- What's the market landscape for teacher training in Egypt?

PERKS
- Sharpen your analytical skills and build up your resume
- Earn money working from anywhere
- Research in your free time and as often as you'd like
- Network with peers in a global community of independent researchers
- Learn about new industries and access a growing database of original research

APPLICATION
To apply, please continue to our online application available here: https://askwonder.com/rr/NYUJournalismResearcher12-12"

The NYC Comptroller's Bureau of Labor Law sets and enforces prevailing wage rates for construction, building service and other workers on New York City public works contracts under Articles 8 and 9 of the NYS Labor Law and section 6-109 of the NYC Administrative Code. The Bureau also sets and enforces prevailing wage rates for building service workers in buildings with tax benefits under section 421-a of the NYS Real Property Tax Law. The Bureau further enforces living wage rates for workers in various occupations on New York City contracts under section 6-109 of the NYC Administrative Code and minimum average hourly wage for construction workers on certain buildings with tax benefits under section 421-a of the NYS Real Property Tax Law.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Comptroller for Labor Law, the Director of Outreach will ensure that covered workers and employers are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the above-mentioned laws. The responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to telephone, email and in person general inquiries about covered workers’ and employers’ rights and responsibilities under the above-mentioned laws;

• Conduct intake interviews, work site visits and provide assistance to workers who wish to file complaints with the Bureau for underpayment of wages or benefits;

• Develop an immigrant outreach program to ensure that immigrant workers are aware of their rights under prevailing wage and living wage laws in New York City;

• Develop an industry outreach program to ensure that construction and building service contractors understand their responsibilities under prevailing wage and living wage laws in New York City;

• Develop an educational program to assist City agencies in better monitoring and enforcing prevailing wage mandates. Organize seminars for agency attorneys, contracting officers and labor law investigators; and,

• Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. BA/BS degree from an accredited college and three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in community organizing, labor relations, labor law, public policy, journalism, advertising or performing community work assisting individuals in accessing public or private services and programs, or in a closely related field; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in labor law, community organizing, and/or labor policy preferred;

• Excellent public speaking skills;

• Strong analytical skills and a background in construction and/or engineering is a plus;

• Proven time management and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;

• A valid New York State driver’s license;

• Knowledge electronic databases used to perform mass electronic mailings, such as Event Brite, Mail Chimp etc.

• Stellar verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills and expertise in Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Note: Candidate must be flexible to work evenings and weekends with intra-city travel.

We’re looking for a talented writer with professional science writing experience who can help tell the JDRF story to multiple audiences across a variety of media. The successful candidate will work on a content team that translates research, advocacy and funding milestones into powerful narratives that inspire a lay audience. The successful candidate will collaborate with Research, Development, Mission, Creative and Digital teams to write, curate, edit and manage content for a broad array of assets that tell the unique value proposition of the JDRF story.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director, Content the Communications Manager/Science Writer will:

• Translate scientific information, including research proposals, progress reports and publications, into compelling content for non-scientific audiences for use in fundraising and marketing assets.
• Write and edit copy for website, newsletters, donor updates, brochures, talking points and other assets.
• Source stories and interview in-house scientific staff, funded researchers and members of the T1D community.
• Identify and report on latest trends and developments in T1D research and contextualize the contributions of JDRF to the global effort to cure, treat and prevent T1D.
• Lead projects from start to finish by creating thorough project plans and tracking milestones.
• Continually improve performance and effectiveness of projects and assets by capturing, monitoring and gathering metrics; making adjustments and recommendations as necessary.

Do you like telling stories? Do you like saving wildlife, spending time in the woods, or staying current on climate policy? Then this could be the job for you!

The Nature Conservancy is looking for an experienced writer to join the Donor Communications Team in our California Chapter. The Nature Conservancy is a global organization that is finding solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges. We need a storyteller who can work closely with our scientists and conservation leaders to convey their complex work in language that resonates with our major donors, partners, policymakers and other key audiences.

You would be responsible for writing and editing donor communications materials including monthly newsletters, bi-annual Executive Director updates, proposals, reports, fact sheets, and more. You must be able to 1) make a strong case for our conservation strategies and projects, 2) demonstrate a deep understanding of key audiences, and 3) synthesize complex information into language that resonates with donors and other stakeholders.

This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can partner with many different people—executive, fundraising, marketing, and conservation staff—to pull together well-written materials on tight deadlines.

Local 25 is currently seeking applications for a Strategic Research and Communications Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and highly motivated professional who would like to play a large role in promoting the collective empowerment of hospitality workers, and in strengthening the labor movement in the D.C. metro region.

The Strategic Research and Communications Officer will play two critical roles: providing strategic research to union officials, and coordinating external communications for the union. They will also provide assistance to the Organizing and Political departments in managing internal communications.

Successful candidates need not necessarily demonstrate experience in both research and communications, but must show a solid record of performance in one of the fields, and strong professional promise in the other.

Duties and responsibilities
Strategic research (60%)
• Monitor and analyze industry and real estate data in order to identify opportunities for growth.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals that have the potential to impact hotel workers in the D.C. metro region.
• Gather information from the press, government agencies, courts, employers, workers and other sources, proactively cultivating new sources of information as necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis on topics of strategic importance to the union, preparing position statements, internal memoranda, talking points, policy papers, presentations, and other materials as appropriate to present such analysis.
• Draft policy and regulatory proposals that will empower and improve the lives of hotel workers.
• Develop and implement new strategies for growth.

Strategic communications (40%)
• Develop messaging and draft and edit content for external communications including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, op-eds, blog posts, speeches, testimony, and other content.
• Monitor local media sources including print media, radio, television, online, and social media and develop a strong understanding of the D.C. area media market.
• Cultivate positive relationships with reporters, editors, and policy organizations.
• Pitch stories and secure media coverage of union activities and issues; place op-eds, blog posts, and other materials.
• Field media requests efficiently.
• Coordinate the execution and maintenance of the union’s communications strategy.

Experience and qualifications
Required minimum qualifications
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Post-graduate degree (bachelor’s or higher), preferably in public policy, urban planning, economics, journalism, communications, political science, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working in research, communications, or organizing with a labor union, state or local agency, non-profit, or progressive candidate or elected official or as a professional journalist with a non-partisan or progressive media organization
• Exceptional analytical and written communication skills.
• The ability to communicate respectfully and comfortably and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of politics.
• Resourcefulness and talent for problem-solving.
• High ability to learn new skills and areas of knowledge quickly.
• Strong personal and professional integrity.

Secondary qualifications
Possession of any of the following qualifications is beneficial but not required:
• Experience in the labor movement.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Understanding of zoning, urban real estate development, or urban politics.
• Advanced policy analysis skills. Ability to use analytical software for policy analysis including GIS or statistical analysis software.
• Graphics and video editing skills, including the use of video, audio, graphics, or photographic editing software.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience working in the hotel, restaurant, hospitality, or other service industries.

The Digital Content Copywriter and Editor is responsible for producing content for, and maintaining overall quality control of, AJC’s website. The Digital Content Copywriter 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 Copywriter 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, short eBooks, 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, 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
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Experience with HTML a plus
• Experience working with Drupal a plus