This position is located in our New York City office, and reports to the director of communications.

The media relations manager spearheads the innovative strategy that brings PHR's voice and story to new audiences. The media relations manager creates media communications plans, responds to media inquiries, proactively reaches out to journalists, develops messaging, and writes/edits communications for multiple communications platforms, including social media. This position cultivates and maintains relationships with the media, conducts media training, and regularly updates PHR’s media contact lists. The media relations manager must be a media-savvy, team-oriented professional with solid writing, relationship building, and pitching skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage national and international media relationships and lead outreach efforts to support PHR’s messaging and publications
• Provide coaching and interview prep to empower PHR staff, board members, and other experts to confidently represent PHR
• Integrate media relations efforts into a larger communications strategy to develop brand awareness of PHR, its staff, and other experts
• Respond promptly to incoming media inquiries
• Write, edit, and package persuasive and newsworthy content about PHR that can be easily repurposed by you or others into blog posts, tweets, comments, traditional press releases, opinion pieces, letters to the editor, and talking points
• Take the lead on expanding PHR’s content types including video, audio, and graphic products.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to identify and develop positioning for programs, partnerships, and people in order to significantly bolster the impact of PHR’s work
• Maintain and utilize Meltwater media clip service to monitor daily news coverage and propose responses, releases, interviews, or other media tactics based on that coverage
• Track media mentions of PHR and its experts
• Write, edit, and issue press releases, media advisories, op-eds, letters to the editor, and other communications materials
• Maintain and build media lists based on relevant topics and geographic areas, as well as medium-specific lists for print, digital, TV, and radio contacts
• Serve as lead rapid responder on breaking news and media opportunities
• Manage social media strategy (currently Facebook and Twitter accounts)
• Supervise the work of communications associate on daily social media posts
• Compile and submit monthly internal media reports
• Other duties as assigned by the director of communications
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years’ experience in media relations and communications
• Genuine excitement about bringing PHR’s stories to new audiences
• Excellent written and communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop, pitch, and secure feature coverage in top-tier media
• A creative thinker who is able to navigate complexity to get to the heart of and develop a great story
• Familiarity with Meltwater, Cision, or comparable media database
• Demonstrated understanding of social media best practices
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle high-pressure situations and competing media issues

We're looking for freelance contributors who can spot interesting and noteworthy stories around young entrepreneurs (roughly 18 to 36 years old) who may not even call themselves "entrepreneurs" or "business owners." Instead, they may identify as creatives, craftspeople, contractors or something else entirely.

We're interested in profiling individuals as well as looking at emerging trends in this space. We're open to different, creative ways of framing a story. But we’re not looking for quickie listicles or “how to” stories. Instead, we want to inspire by sharing well-told, sometimes turbulent tales of pursuing a passion.

Our New York office is looking for a Research Assistant/Coordinator to support our Consulting and Industry Intelligence practices. This individual will work closely with the Senior Management, reporting to the Managing Director (MD) of our consulting practice, on projects such as, benchmarking studies, strategic solutions for programming/content, creative processes, executive assessments, talent coaching and management and organizational design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Basic clerical tasks such as phones, office administration, etc. as part of a team of coordinators, with an emphasis on supporting the MD.
• Using trade publications and online resources, gather data as required, including key players, ratings data, company information, distribution data, revenue filings, etc.
• Under the supervision of the MD:
o Assist with data gathering, manipulation and production of databases; may include interviewing of sources.
o Collate research and create reports that can be easily referenced and exported into larger projects.
o Schedule and potentially attend client meetings to support consulting projects (e.g., logistics, note taking, etc.)
• Updating of Encore database both daily and as a part of a consulting project.

EdLab, Teachers College Columbia University is seeking a Digital Publishing Associate. EdLab envisions, designs, and pilots knowledge projects for a fundamentally different education sector that is attuned to the emerging post-industrial, information-based, globally-connected world. EdLab is organized in small flexible multi-disciplinary teams that collaborate to develop products of distinction.

The Digital Publishing Associate will assist the Digital Publishing Manager in coordinating content for the editorial office and online operations for the Teachers College Record (TCR), New Learning Times (NLT), and other publications. The incumbent will help ensure that the publishing team operates to meet the needs of editors, authors, and subscribers.

This is a one-year appointment with possibility for renewal.

Responsibilities:
● Assist with management of the TCR Editorial Office and the EdLab Publishing Center
● Provide exceptional support and service to Publishing Center patrons
● Coordinate the flow of content through all stages of the publishing process from submission to publication
● Maintain broad knowledge of educational research
● Foster positive relationships with key external vendors and key internal resources and publishing center affiliates
● Leverage publishing related analytics to drive innovations and experiments in digital content

Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree
● Minimum 1–2 years of digital publishing experience
● Strong verbal and written communication skills; editing experience; pays close attention to detail
● Demonstrated ability to create, innovate, and collaborate
● Experience managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines
● Experience in a research and development setting
● Knowledge of educational research and scholarship
● A track record of participation in all phases of the digital publishing process
● Demonstrated capacity to deliver in a fast-paced service environment

Preferred Qualifications:
● Proven ability to analyze current and emerging customer use patterns
● Familiarity with major figures and areas of scholarship in the field of educational research
● Experience with online publications and/or publishing systems
● Experience with marketing techniques and strategies
● Experience working with technical systems and staff who develop and support them
● Ability to articulate an interest in the education sector and a vision for new technologies and materials to advance learning

XPO Logistics, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, is hiring for a Business Communications Writer with corporate communications experience. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications, this role will be responsible for writing, editing and proofing copy. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in external and internal communications—and a commitment to quality in both.

Pay, benefits and more.

This full-time role is located in our corporate office in Greenwich, CT. We will offer relocation for the final candidate. This role offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with matching after six months, life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in an annual company bonus.

To be successful in this role you’ll need to:
• Write clearly and informatively with an ear for the story you’re telling and how your intended audience will react
• Develop copy for social media, blogs, websites, brochures, video scripts, press releases and more
• Be familiar with Associated Press Style as well as Strunk & White (Elements of Style)
• Write for a busy, time-pressed audience in a simple, clear, precise style that reflects efficiency
• Adapt communication styles and methods to the intended audience; be mindful that the potential audience is always broader than the intended audience
• Demonstrate attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Embrace criticism; expect multiple revisions
• Have a strong work ethic; be flexible as needs arise
• Work with in-house art directors and designers
• Take pride in a successful outcome, but avoid pride of ownership

Minimum requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Writing, Communications or related field
• 3+ years of experience in business writing, online content production, editing or marketing communications
• A portfolio demonstrating clear, engaging writing
• Clear understanding of content strategy, social media, user experience and public relations
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Join an industry leader.

XPO provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the world's most successful companies, including Boeing, Home Depot, Ikea, L'Oréal and many others. And we’re ready for more success—in 2016 we were ranked the fastest growing company in the Fortune 500.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to-time, as needed.

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

AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Award winning documentary producer seeks dynamite and highly organized person to assist him in the production of a commissioned short on Latinos and the criminal justice system.

The AP will work closely with the producer throughout the production, from pre-pro to post, embedded in the TriBeCa offices of a national civil rights organization. This is primarily an administrative position with tremendous creative opportunities as we research, cast and script this social justice short.

The right candidate must be detailed and task oriented, a great communicator, and skilled with people as s/he will be the point person with professional crew members, high level interviewees and our extraordinary characters. Musts include: brilliance, creativity, self-motivation, being nice while being assertive, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Google Docs.

As AP, you will be researching, assisting with script development, arranging shoots, booking travel, managing schedules, tracking expenses and organizing video conference calls. You’ll also be responsible for managing all media and assisting our editor, so proficiency in Final Cut Pro is a minimum and editing experience a plus.

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred as are knowledge of or experience with the criminal justice system.

The Outreach Officer develops and coordinates multifaceted communication campaigns which highlight the significant contribution of the IAEA in ensuring global nuclear security. In addition, he/she is International Atomic Energy Agency Page 2 NSNS's main focal point for organizing in-house briefings requested by Member States, international organizations and NGOs. He/she is responsible for the production of and maintenance of a comprehensive suite of outreach material for use by the IAEA staff and dissemination to the general public.

Functions/Key Results Expected-
• Actively support the Division’s efforts to raise the IAEA’s profile in nuclear security through public information dissemination.
• Write and edit, to establish deadlines, public information content for print and digital distribution.
• Serve as focal point for planning and coordinating public information materials related to nuclear security.
• Advise senior management on improving public information materials.
• Deliver lectures on the IAEA and its role in nuclear security.
• Support the development of an outreach strategy for major events.
• Develop information materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, web pages) and coordinate events aimed at apprising stakeholders IAEA-wide of the range and nature of the IAEA Nuclear Security Programme.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-
• Expert in Public Information and External Relations – Creating Visibility for the Organization: Identifies opportunities to promote the Agency’s nuclear security activities.
• Expert in Public Information and External Relations – Global Advocacy: Provides input and develops material to promote the Agency’s role.
• Expert in Public Information and External Relations – Public Information and Communication: Produces outreach material that addresses both technical and non-technical audiences.
• An understanding of the global nuclear security framework an asset.

Education, Experience and Language Skills-
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, international relations or similar.
• Minimum of five years of working experience with increasing responsibilities in public affairs, communications and related fields, specifically demonstrating capabilities to effectively write, edit and present public information on complex subjects for print and digital media, preferably at international or intergovernmental level.
• Experience in developing content that may utilize social media, multimedia, apps and web publishing tools.
• Experience in supervising editorial production of print and public information products, including publications in multiple language editions.
• Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish an asset.

The Chinese Digital Marketing Manager will be responsible for growing the company’s online presence. He/she will assist in the management of the company’s social media accounts (WeChat, Weibo, Zhihu), assist with content creation, and design and initiate online marketing campaigns. He/she will also work on developing corporate partnerships and relationships.

This is a position for someone eager to get extensive experience in marketing/advertising and business development, while working in a challenging yet collaborative environment.

Qualifications:
• Must be a native Chinese speaker, and write at least at a college level.
• Must have an active presence on social media (and enjoy it)
• Must be an extremely hard worker, and be very team-oriented
• Must write well
• Must be outgoing and social (as the title suggests)
• Must be extremely proficient with social media platforms (WeChat, Weibo, etc.)
• Prior experience with digital marketing or social media marketing is not necessary, but a plus

We are looking for an experienced social media coordinator to develop and implement our social media strategy. Some knowledge of public/global health, health communications, science or biotech useful.

The coordinator will work directly with Senior Management to development and put in place social media strategy and operations.