Contract Writer/Editor

Contract Writer/Editor

The Role
We're looking for a talented writer/editor to help our content team 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. The right person for this role will be business-savvy, creative, and detail-oriented; experience in financial services or related industries is a plus.

We're a lean department at a fast-paced startup, and are looking for a team player who is also willing to contribute on an as-needed basis to related content initiatives (e.g., distribution and strategy).

This role will report to the Content Marketing Manager and will be required to work 15-30 hours per week, with at least half of that time being in our Flatiron office.

Responsibilities
Contribute 1-2 new 800-1200 word blog posts per week
Edit content and collateral including blog posts, email copy, ebooks, landing pages, infographics, case studies, etc.
Assist in managing email newsletters, social media channels, and editorial calendar

Qualifications
1-5 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, the financial services industry, and/or the private capital market landscape is a plus.
Bonus skills: WordPress, Pardot, HTML/CSS, Adobe Creative Suite

 

Translator and Transcriber

'The Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' show is looking for people who can both translate and transcribe Kurdish for a special upcoming project. You would be able to work remotely and the rate would be $30 an hour. If you are interested or can recommend someone who is, please contact Adam Howard (ahoward@sambee.com) at your earliest convenience.

Online Editor

The online editor coordinates and produces content for a website devoted to immigration news. The online editor will have knowledge of/interest in Long Island-based immigration/social justice issues, strong English-language writing/editing/reporting skills, knowledge of html, content-management systems, social media fluency, overall multimedia skills (shoot/edit video, audio, photos) and project management. He/she will also manage a bench of freelance reporters and bloggers. The online editor reports to the executive director.

Job Responsibilities
• Oversee website content and management.
• Write, edit and proofread web content
• Post photos, videos, live streaming.
• Recruit and manage a diverse bench of freelance reporters and bloggers.
• Create, curate and promote published content using social media.
• Fluency in social media applications; knowledge of Google analytics.
• Manage press outreach for organization’s events and breaking news.

Qualifications
• Excellent investigative reporting, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of video, audio, and photo storytelling and multimedia editing.
• Ability to travel on Long Island, including a reliable car and valid drivers license.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Professional experience in journalism or communications.
• Spanish-language skills a plus.
• Interest in and knowledge of immigration issues.

Salary and Benefits
The salary is competitive with other non-profits and includes health, dental and vision benefits.

 

Administrative Public Information Specialist

NYC Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking an experienced communications officer and speechwriter to join its high-volume press operation and be part of the department’s communications team. The Office of Public Information plays a key role in articulating DOC’s overall reform policy agenda and media strategy, including supporting all units on internal and external communications and managing interactions with the media. The office also responds to journalists’ requests for information, disseminates news about major initiatives, and communicates with the public through traditional and digital media.
This is a fast-paced, demanding post that requires strategic planning, flexible work hours and the ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet the non-stop demands of a 24-hour news cycle. This is an ideal opportunity for an accomplished self-starter who can work quickly and write well under time constraints, think strategically and handle a myriad of challenging responsibilities on a wide range of media-relations areas.
Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information the incumbent will be part of a team who will help manage daily press inquiries, pitch positive news stories, write press materials, prepare public statements, and assist with planning press events and managing responses on tight deadline while working closely with staff throughout the department to ensure accuracy; actively pitch positive news stories to reporters from local and citywide publications and websites. He/she will also compose press releases, advisories, speeches, talking points, related presentations, and information; 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. Candidate will also assist in writing and editing content for in-house communication tools including websites, social media platforms, publications and newsletters; performing other related functions and duties as required.

Junior Analyst and Copy Editor

Seeking an AP-Style-proficient candidate with a background in marketing/analytics or journalism/communications to serve as both a Junior Analyst for the greater W2O Group Analytics practice and Copy Editor for the in-house Analytics Quality Control team. This candidate excels at both left and right-brain tasks, and is energized to apply his or her editorial expertise to the emerging field of social data analytics.

As a Junior Analyst, this candidate will use digital/social data to help larger teams create actionable insights for clients, assisting in everything from data collection to trend identification and topic analysis. Required skills include the ability to analyze complex online discussions and the ability/desire to learn how to create Boolean queries, leverage third party and proprietary tools to collect and clean data, and organize data in Microsoft Excel.

As a Copy Editor, this candidate will assist the analytics story-telling process. He or she will review peers’ presentations for subjective errors, including basic spelling and grammatical issues, as well as make more objective edits for ease of reading and consistency. Required skills include AP Style proficiency, and the ability to make helpful edits and suggestions while keeping an analyst’s voice intact.

Responsibilities:

Proofread various industry reports before client presentations; provide feedback to guide analysts’ writing
Aggregate, clean and organize data with the guidance of more experienced analysts
Work with larger project team to synthesize research into an engaging story that will guide our clients’ communications and marketing strategies
Manage daily social and online media monitoring and activation
Assist on monthly and quarterly listening, measurement and trends reports

Marketing and Communications Associate

Marketing Associate at NewYork-Presbyterian: This is an amazing opportunity at New York's number 1 hospital for someone interested in marketing and communications in the healthcare field.

We are seeking someone who has experience in the following areas: writing, editing, copy editing, social media, content management, communications, marketing, digital marketing, SEM, SEO and similar fields. Journalism experience preferred. The candidate must be highly organized and have the ability to pay close attention to detail.

This is good writing experience for anyone interested in healthcare journalism. We are seeking someone eager to learn about the healthcare industry, marketing and communications and enthusiastic about the opportunity to be part of the organization. This is a temporary PAID assignment, with potential to be extended or become permanent.

Contact elg9100@nyp.org

Freelance Content Creator

German Accelerator Tech is looking for a freelancer to create informative and compelling content on diverse issues concerning business expansion from Germany to the U.S. Topics range from e.g. raising capital and building a team in the U.S. to marketing and sales. Our target group primarily consists of German entrepreneurs. This position is flexible and can be done remotely.

Who we are looking for:
- You are an English native speaker
- You love writing and have experience creating content for a magazine, blog or other publication (ideally in the field of startups/ tech/ business)
- Ability to ensure the tone and voice of German Accelerator
- Strong research skills
- Ability to condense large amounts of information into clear and concise content pieces
- Strong interest in startup scene
- German skills can be helpful but are not obligatory

Digital Communication Specialist

A key member of the Communications team, the NSX Digital Communication Specialist will report to the Department’s Director of Communications and work with a multimedia team to build and execute a Department-wide web and social media editorial plan.

This role will involve creating and curating content aimed at key audiences on websites and social media while maintaining a consistent and meaningful brand message. In partnership with subject matter experts, the Digital Communication Specialist will identify and develop stories and social media conversations on issues that intersect with the Department’s areas of excellence — both clinical and basic science.

The Digital Communication Specialist will actively monitor and measure the impact of engagement efforts via Radian6, Similar Web, Google Analytics, and other tools, and recommend adjustments as necessary. This position will also be charged with ensuring compliance with established HIPAA policies, UCSF web policies and standards, ADA web standards, and UCSF social media guidelines.

The role is responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and processes in his/her area and requires excellent judgment, streamlined and professional communication, and quick turnaround in a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will know how to tell a good story, have a passion for exploring and sharing digital media, have a strong affinity for health, science and the UCSF mission, and should be a creative, critical thinker. He or she will also be personable and able to interact successfully with a wide variety of individuals in a warm, collaborative manner.

project manager

Student or graduate needed immediately to script, direct and produce a video (probably 30 minutes) about a newsworthy human rights legal case. This will be posted on social media and sent to media outlets. The project is of limited duration, and someone who has a lot of time available at the moment would be preferred.

posted 5/8/17

Program Coordinator for Content and Communications for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

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Business Title
Program Coordinator for Content and Communications for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
School/Unit
Harvard Kennedy School
Sub-Unit
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Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Function
Communications
General Administration

Time Status
Full-time
Department
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation
Salary Grade
055
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Duties & Responsibilities
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative is an ambitious joint effort of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School in close collaboration with and funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to advance leadership, management, and innovation in cities. It will be an engine for Executive Education, original research, curriculum development, and engagement with practice about the art and science of innovative problem-solving in cities. Together, the two organizations will equip mayors and their senior leaders with the tools, skills and support increasingly required to tackle the complex leadership and management challenges faced in governing cities around the globe.
A full-time Executive Program Director, who reports to the Faculty Director for the program, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the overall project, supported by a full time staff of five people dedicated to the program, including three senior level Program Managers and two Program Coordinators.
Reporting to the Program Manager for Content and Communications, the Program Coordinator for Content and Communications working closely with the Ash Center's staff (where the program is housed) and HKS Executive Education leadership, will provide research, writing, editorial and production support on all aspects of the content dissemination and communication strategy for the initiative. Both staff members will work collaboratively with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ash Center, Harvard communications staff, and external consultants to market the initiative, strategically develop and position the program's “brand,” and capture and share new knowledge generated through the initiative.
The Program Coordinator's responsibilities are to support the Program Manager with editing, producing and disseminating content materials from the initiative to ensure ongoing support and stimulation of Mayoral leadership and innovation. S/he and the Program Manager for Content and Communications will work closely with the Faculty Director, faculty, program participants including city government staff and students, and other contributors to create content based on research, experiences in practice, and insights generated through the program and programs resulting from the initiative. These practitioner-¬focused materials could include scholarly articles, multimedia cases, online learning tools, podcasts, mini-¬video tutorials, and interactive exercises all produced to the highest design standards to share proven solutions. The two content and communications staff would also create content such as website text and other program-¬related communications such as newsletters, invitations, etc.
S/he will also help the Program Manager develop maximum accessibility to these knowledge materials and create national and international recognition through a state of the art web presence, traditional and social media, and practitioner focused outlets. In addition, the coordinator will help oversee production, in coordination with external vendors, of all graphic design, video, and audio, and digital content.
The Program Coordinator's responsibilities also include providing administrative and logistical support for the program. Administrative support includes purchasing supplies and materials, recordkeeping, processing expenses and preparing reimbursements, coordinating travel for team members, scheduling and arranging internal and external meetings, and other administrative requirements of the team. The Program Coordinator may also assist in drafting and stewarding contracts through the approval process when contracted services are required. The Program Coordinator will work with the Ash Center's Director of Financial Management and Planning to ensure adherence to all Harvard University financial policies and procedures.

The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative is currently funded as a four year project. This position is fully benefits eligible term appointment for two years, with a strong likelihood of renewal for the next two years.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment.

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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic (Required) Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative or communications experience and prior editing experience
• Experience working on digital communications teams and demonstrated understanding of social media

Additional (Preferred) Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Multimedia production experience preferred, e.g. Photoshop, podcasting and light video editing
• Experience in branding and marketing preferred
• Understanding of scholarly work and its translation for a wider audience
• Excellent written, interpersonal and cross - cultural communication skills
• Team player capable of handling multiple tasks independently
• Professional and highly organized, including the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple shifting priorities
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for public sector innovatio

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