We're looking for a talented writer/editor to tell interesting, complex stories about the inner workings of M&A deals. Rather than couch our customers' success in financial jargon, we aim to highlight the human and business stories behind every transaction. We’re looking for someone with excellent interviewing skills; previous journalism experience is a major plus. In addition to writing and editing, we’ll also look to you to play a key role in distribution and overall content strategy.

We’re a lean department at a fast-paced startup. The right person for this role will be business-savvy, creative, and detail-oriented, and ideally have past experience working in financial services or related industries.

This role will report to our VP of Revenue and is based in our NYC offices.

Responsibilities
Manage our weekly editorial calendar
Write multiple posts and customer success stories every week
Edit other content and collateral including blog posts, email copy, ebooks, landing pages, infographics, case studies, etc.
Maintain relationships and oversee a growing network of outside contributors and freelancers
Oversee content distribution including email newsletters and social media
Brainstorm and execute new large-scale content initiatives to expand our reach at every stage of the marketing funnel

Qualifications
3+ years of experience in a writing or content marketing role
Storytelling skills required, B2B writing experience preferred
BA/BS in a relevant discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
Working knowledge of Google Suite & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills & Attributes
Deadline-driven
Team player
Self-starter
Ability to own a content project from start to finish
Knowledge of M&A and/or the private capital market landscape is a plus.
Bonus skills: WordPress, Pardot, HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite

Writing Sample(s):

Along with your resume, please include a recent sample of your writing (no more than 2,000 words) that you think best displays your storytelling abilities or journalistic style.

Seeking part-time professional/personal assistant with strong organizational ability, professional courtesy, and research skills to work out of home office in Brooklyn Heights. Responsibilities include:

– Managing home office (filing, mailing, arranging travel, completing speaking contracts)
– Administering author website (updating marketing materials, writing newsletter)
– Help with research (assembling background material, arranging interviews, transcribing)
– Running personal errands/help with household management/general handiwork

The ideal candidate would be a four-year college graduate–energetic, with a can-do spirit, excited to learn from a leader in the journalism/publishing/television field. Previous occupants have gone on to successful careers in media and the arts. The year-round job involves 10-12 hours a week, spread out over three days, with occasional access by email or telephone.

10-12 hours a week—spread over three days (flexible times)
$16 - $18/hour—with room for growth
Minimum 18-month commitment please

ACS seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Associate Commissioner for the Office of Communications. Reporting to the Commissioner, the selected candidate will manage the Office and will be responsible for devising, implementing and executing a strategic communications vision for the agency. This role will have the primary responsibility for managing the communications opportunities and risks of the agency both internally and externally, and for communicating to employees, the press, traditional and social media, the child welfare and juvenile justice advocacy communities and the public. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Commissioner will oversee the development of major public awareness campaigns and partner with other not-for-profit sector contract agencies and community organizations to highlight and advance the goals of the agency and the City of New York. The candidate will:

• Oversee the administration in the Office of Communications
• Manage the implementation of citywide public service campaigns for issues such as child safety, foster parent recruitment, recruitment of frontline agency staff, among others
• Supervise the development and pitching of positive stories to the press
• Oversee the response to press inquiries on complex issues and critical incidents
• Coordinate ACS’ communications with the Mayor’s Press Office and other City agencies to ensure continuity of messaging
• Direct the preparation of speeches for the Commissioner and instruct senior staff on public speaking techniques
• Arrange large-scale events to highlight issues such as adoption, foster care, child abuse prevention and mentoring
• Oversee ACS’ content on internal intranet and external internet sites, updating news stories and ensuring content is up to date
• Serve as a member of ACS’ Senior Management Committee, keeping them abreast of media pulse on child welfare issues
• Assign and edit all press releases and written materials to press and internal staff
• Coordinate internal communications including monthly staff newsletter, weekly e-bulletins, etc.
• Evaluate direct reports and subordinate managers to assess performance in their respective areas.

Minimum Qualifications:
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.

Preferred Skills:
The preferred candidate will possess a graduate degree from an accredited institution in English, journalism, or public relations; experience working in media/TV and with non-profit/government communications. In addition, ideal candidates will have experience in marketing, strong executive and collaborative leadership style, strong negotiating skills; familiarity with government and the systems used throughout the City of New York. Excellent communication skills and commitment to customer service, innovation and the initiative to make large public systems function effectively is preferred.

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.

The Produce News, a national trade media company covering the fresh produce industry, seeks a billing-accounting-office manager.

Applicant must be a journalism or communications graduate who desires to learn the “business side” of media, both print and digital.

Duties include billing of advertisers, monitoring receivables, handling company checkbook, answering phone, and general office manager duties.

Computer and accounting knowledge required, plus good written communication skills and a personable phone voice.

Must be within commuting distance of Oradell, NJ.

"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

MICRO is looking for a part-time writer who can write sassy copy across a broad range of content.

You will be writing grants and reports for foundations as well as sales and presentation decks, emails, and general copy as needed. Working across lots of voices and audiences is fun for you. You can whip up copy, make it shine, give it tentacles.

YOU:

- Write great copy across a range of styles and voices.
- Love putting together outstanding grant proposals.
- Can work with a distributed team. You’re pro at using the full Google Suite and juggling meetings across time zones on skype, hangouts, etc.
- Take initiative and know how to organize yourself. We have a preference for people with a background in freelancing, but are open to the right self-motivated person.
- Hold yourself to high research standards. We’re serious about our science communication.
- Fact check and copy edit your own work as a matter of course.
- Have a lot of hats, and feel comfortable wearing them in quick succession.
- Are familiar with the language used in science communication, environmentalism, education, and/or museum studies.

MICRO is looking for a part-time writer who can write sassy copy across a broad range of content.

You will be writing grants and reports for foundations as well as sales and presentation decks, emails, and general copy as needed.

You are familiar with the language used in science communication, environmentalism, education and/or museum studies. Working across lots of voices and audiences is fun for you. You can whip up copy, make it shine, give it tentacles.

YOU:

- Write great copy across a range of styles and voices.
- Love putting together outstanding grant proposals.
- Can work with a distributed team. You’re pro at using the full Google Suite and juggling meetings across time zones on skype, hangouts, etc.
- Take initiative and know how to organize yourself. We have a preference for people with a background in freelancing, but are open to the right self-motivated person.
- Hold yourself to high research standards. We’re serious about our science communication.
- Fact check and copy edit your own work as a matter of course.
- Have a lot of hats, and feel comfortable wearing them in quick succession.
- Are familiar with the language used in science communication, environmentalism, education, and/or museum studies.

• Reviews online, print, and video script copy and sources provided by writers and editors for completeness and accuracy. • Works with a high degree of autonomy and checks highly sensitive pieces, such as high profile content. • Ensures text is accurate and is derived from appropriate sources. • Works with writers and editors on sourcing issues and wording of articles.  Suggests clarifying phrases or wording to ensure accurate presentation of facts. • Locates additional sources of data to validate facts • Makes recommendations to improve departmental processes • Ensures appropriate documentation of fact checking materials and content at the conclusion of story. • May conduct research on a topic and write a related article • Performs other duties as assigned but not those of a higher level

College graduate, graduate credits preferred or equivalent experience with at least 3 - 5 years work experience-doing research for a magazine or newspaper. Must demonstrate excellent research skills and knowledge of fact-checking procedures. Must be highly skilled at gathering information from various sources. Must be able to translate very complex statistical and technical data into plain English. Must be extremely detail oriented, thorough, organized, and able to work well under rigid deadline pressures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

catalysta seeks journalists for a video/text-based investigative program. This a paid, freelance position.

Influences:
Influences tracks an innovative project, its people, processes, strategies, innovations and influences. A young journalist leads the investigation presented as a series of reports, interviews and profiles. A bridge, a news story, a classroom, processes are tracked and highlighted by the influences that come into play.

Responsibilities
- Contribute to refining the program's structure at the outset
- Collaborate on subject and guest selection
- Develop video and text pieces

Skills
- Research and interview expertise
- Excellent journalist
- Experience with video content

catalysta seeks a female journalist to host a podcast and male & female journalists for a video/text-based investigative program. This a paid, freelance position.

Transformational:
What’s a person to do who wants inspirational and purposeful work? It’s a challenge in a world that wasn’t built with such standards in mind. Transformational guests range from sociologists and economists to psychologists and spiritual teachers who share knowledge and practical approaches to the transition from the manageable to the fulfilling.

Responsibilities
- Collaborate on selection of guests
- Research the guest
- Audio interview the guest
- Provide input on editing