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.

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 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

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

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.

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

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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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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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PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening), G5 -- United Nations Department of Public Information

Deadline: 26 April 2017

Job description and application: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=77755

This is a temporary position to assist with the organization of the 2017 Reham Al Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship Programme. This annual Programme, organized by DPI, brings journalists from developing countries to UNHQ to enhance their understanding of the work of the United Nations.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

- liaising with UN offices and departments, non-UN organizations and vendors
- scheduling briefings and field visits
- coordinating necessary services to ensure a smooth-running programme
- responding to queries from guest speakers and fellows
- accompanying fellows on visits to UN offices and media outlets
- providing general office support, including processing and drafting correspondence, maintaining files/records, monitoring timeline and deadlines and conducting internet research on thematic issues
- handling a variety of administrative tasks, including preparing, monitoring and processing requisitions, service contracts and payment vouchers; and coordinating travel arrangements, travel authorizations and special assignments
- assisting the programme coordinator with the selection of fellows
- updating the programme website (https://outreach.un.org/raf) and associated social media
- performing other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism:
Good knowledge of the UN system and activities; ability to draft memos and letters; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Planning & Organizing:
Excellent organization skills required. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental course work / training in international relations, journalism, communications or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in public communication, international broadcasting or related area. Experience in supporting programmes or special events is required. Experience in writing for websites and social media is desirable. Administrative experience in a large organization is an asset.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

EdLab, Teachers College Columbia University is filling a range of part-time positions on its Studios team. Videographers, video editors, journalists, animators and producers with expertise in documentation and a passion for education are all encouraged to apply.

Our team supports many web-based video series (examples: Seen in New York; Changemakers, Vialogues Originals) as well as new content creation for exhibition spaces at Teachers College, including a new 100-person multimedia event space called “The Learning Theater.” We seek enthusiastic candidates with strong video production and editing skills. We place a strong emphasis on collaboration but with the ability to operate individually, with knowledge of all aspects of video production. The incumbents will be expected to work with teams of videographers, educators, graphic designers and engineers to help define and complete projects that serve EdLab's mission.

Below are more details for various roles.
Requirements include:
• Proactive and responsible.
• Passionate about education.
Responsibilities include:
• Work with the EdLab team to document and produce interviews and lectures that occur onsite and around campus.
• Familiarity with Final Cut and/or Adobe Premiere is required.
• Familiarity with digital video cameras.
• Working with the video team to convey meaningful content in creative and engaging ways.

Intern will need to be detail oriented and creative and savvy on all forms of social media. She will also need to be versed in the film industry or able to learn quickly. The position will not require large amounts of time consistently, but the time surrounding major film festivals the time required by the position will increase.