LobbySeven, LLC is seeking an independent contractor to assist with projects related to the firm’s publishing commentary and consulting for financial service firms. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and complete projects in a timely manner. Projects expected to require 5-10 hours/week and can be completed off-site. Occasional in-person meetings may be required. Responsibilities may include:
• Consulting Projects:
o Initial preparation of pitch books, RFPs or presentations
o Research related to RFPs or prospective clients
o Completion of administrative tasks including operations
• Commentary/Publishing
o Editing and review of initial commentary
o Production of online commentary
o Some website design.

Candidate Criteria
• Completed or currently seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Experience in online, print, and social media required
• Experience editing factual commentary
• Experience with Microsoft Powerpoint and Word
• Knowledge of web design and production (preferred)

+ assist in the physical set up, physical upload, execution of the wine recommendation section of the newsletter

+ fact-checking: contact wine makers and importers for basic information on viticulture vinification and pricing

+ assist in research and edit for stories of an ever-changing nature

+ assist in designing and implementing power point presentations

+ assist in organizing wine sample tasting sheets

+ assist in social media

We run on deadlines so there are certain times of the month that there is a crunch but mostly the work can be done with great flexibility.

Ministry Of Tomorrow is a luxury fashion brand that produces hand crafted eco friendly and vegan leather unisex bags in Nairobi, Kenya. The brands mission is to create social upliftment in various socially beleaguered communities around the world through fashion that creates fair wage jobs and is sustainable in its manufacturing practices.

We would like to build a relationship with a group of contributing editorial journalists to partner with us on a new custom publishing project that we're launching called 'MOT Mag which will be the main content marketing vehicle used to promote our brands values.

The magazine will be published online and later be reproduced in hard copy on a quarterly basis. The hard copy will be an anthology of all the best online stories and visuals.

Our compensation for writers is set on a pay as we publish basis whereby we remunerate writers only for work that is published based on the brief they were given:

1 – Main feature article: 12550 to 1500 words (5 day deadline) for $150.00
2 – Medium feature article 900 to 1250 words (3 day deadline) for $75.00
3 – Small feature article 600 to 900 words (3 day deadline) for $40.00

We would like build up a team of about 3 to 5 writers which we will work with consistently on a freelance basis to produce weekly articles around broader topics such as: sustainable fashion, veganism, social injustice and spirituality.

The position focuses on external communications and will report to the Vice President, Global Media Relations and Financial Communication. The role will also support the broader Global Communications team on projects as necessary. Specific responsibilities include:

Media Relations
Media/social media monitoring: Provide ongoing monitoring of company news and social media activity/content; emphasis on identifying content that could impact the company’s reputation
News reports: Take an active role in editing and distributing a thrice-weekly summary of news about the company, competitors and industry trends that is distributed to executives and managers globally.

Corporate Newsroom: Handle updates to the chubb.com corporate newsroom, including posting of Chubb “In the News” stories

Media measurement: Track media coverage of Chubb for quarterly reports analyzing coverage.

Press releases: Develop initial drafts of corporate announcements

Media lists: Build and maintain targeted media lists

Financial Communications
· Take an active role in maintaining and updating core financial materials available for internal and external audiences on the company’s intranet and website, respectively.

ESG/Communications
· Support development and execution of communications related to the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, including the annual environmental report, philanthropic activities of the Chubb Foundation, etc.

Other:
· Executive biographies: Handle periodic updates to senior executive bios, including arranging periodic photo shoots.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Undergraduate degree, preferably with a major or concentration in Journalism/Communications/English or related liberal arts major.
· 2-3 years of experience in journalism and/or a PR agency, or in-house communications role, focused on corporate communications
· Knowledge of core PR measurement, targeting and monitoring tools, such as Cision, Factiva, Meltwater and Gorkana
· Familiarity with corporate financial reporting, e.g., quarterly earnings reports; Financial Services industry experience preferred
· Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong writing and editing skills are a must
· Analytical thinker who can craft clear messages and story lines from complex issues

CHARACTERISTICS
· A well-developed news sense – the ability to determine what’s a story and what stories are likely to have legs
· A self-starter who is detail oriented and deadline focused
· Curiosity to learn new subject matter, approaches and technology
· Collegial and able to collaborate well with colleagues across the organization
· Listens, learns, and adapts. Receptive to feedback.

Join Wonder’s fast-growing network of freelance researchers!

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 gaining real-life 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/NYUJournalismResearcher02-22

Rockstar Games is seeking an Associate for our Research Department in our NYC studios. This position will be responsible for:

-Developing & editing newsletters.
-Formatting, sorting, & posting new stories.
-Editing long-form research.
-Testing new functionality and acting as a liaison with internal teams to develop new features and improving our research process.

Qualifications:

-BA in Journalism, Humanities, or Liberal Arts.
-Experience with posting & formatting different styles of blogs or online news.
-Passion for & deep knowledge of contemporary pop culture.

Seeking: Fourth year or graduate Journalism students with strong research, writing and editing skills who are interested in ghostwriting a book and writing articles for my professional blog. We are looking for someone who is reliable with a strong work ethic who is able to meet agreed upon deadlines and who is committed to the project. I am willing to give the student $500 monthly until completion of the project. There is also a possibility of continued work in the company ongoing afterward.

I would like the student to submit samples of their writing, and be able to commit to:

1. Writing two blog articles weekly of 300 to 500 words each.
2. Research and help write a 300-400 page book that I have already outlined about psychology in the self help genre.
3. Be able to meet at least 1 time weekly with myself and my business manager at my home in Bayside.
4. At least 6 months to see through project completion.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Communication Assistant

Location: Manhattan-Midtown
Reference #: 88337

Salary Range: Grade C Min: $50,647.78 / Mid: $63,309.72

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Application Deadline.

OPENING
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 82 million customers annually, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe commute, great service to its customers and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
To provide writing and proofreading support for the department’s customer and employee communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in writing news and feature articles for employees and customers.

Assist in updating intranet/internet/social media /web site content and in providing communications support during emergencies & incidents.

Take photos and video for employee publications/monitors/social media.

Proofread editorial materials.

Assist at employee and public corporate events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to research and write in the style set for publications.

Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Strong editing and proofreading skills.

Expertise at using a camera. Demonstrated ability to understand technical topics

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications

Ability to work during off hours as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, or related field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Published portfolio to include articles and photos, preferably in corporate communication publications or newspaper.

Experience in writing for or about a transportation operation is highly preferred.

SELECTION CRITERIA
To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.

For applicants who are current employees, you must be in active service and have worked in your present position for at least one (1) year to be eligible to apply for a posted position, and have completed the agreed upon formal training commitment, plus on-the-job training, if applicable (for example: Signal Trainee, Foreman-In-Training, etc.) in order to be eligible to transfer. If you are transferred, you may be required to forfeit your seniority in your present occupation. In addition, Metro-North employees are subjected to an internal investigation, which includes an evaluation of their safety and discipline records and their performance assessments.

As an employee of Metro-North Railroad you may be required to complete a New York State financial disclosure statement, if you earn more than $91,821.00 or if you hold a position designated as a policy maker.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please apply online at:

www.mta.info

MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Social Media Manager Position

We are looking for a Social Media Manager to work in NYC - someone who can bring a unique social media background to the company with a strong emphasis in creating content and social media. We need someone who is creative, organized, hard working and knows how to manage all aspects of a project - someone who understands the zeitgeist and trends—and can translate the same in the appropriate social channel.

Qualifications
Strong knowledge of all major social media platforms.
Desire to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment where no two days are the same.
Attention to detail, resourceful, self-starter, team player.
Graphic design or video experience a plus, but not necessary.
Excellent client service, presentation and writing skills
Knowledge on keynote and able to build brand presentation.
Strong visual eye for quality content.

Overall Responsibilities:
Work with the social media team to creatively concept, build, and measure social marketing campaigns.
Manage day-to-day campaign deliverables
Creation of social media photo briefs, content calendars and scheduling for campaigns.
Assist with production team on photoshoots - creative direction and art direction.
Identify best in class social strategies, trends, and practices to develop innovative social campaigns using social advocates and influencers.
Work closely with our social analytics team and agency to produce social campaign reports and pull out learnings and highlights for leadership.
Assist with event activation on the ground at branded events and sponsorships.
Manage influencer/advocate integration into social media campaigns.
Lead creative direction and strategy for social media clients.
Communication with client - day to day emails and management.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Development Writer.

Position Summary:

The Senior Development Writer in the NYU Langone Medical Center Office of Development will be responsible for working closely with the Donor Engagement and Communications (DEC) team in the development of communications creative assets across 2-3 Gift Officer portfolios. This individual will develop targeted creative editorial strategies and produce highly-compelling and persuasive copy for high-level fundraising needs, including but not limited to major and principal gift proposals, faculty presentations, event remarks, campaign materials and web copy.

Job Responsibilities:
•Crafts and edits major and principal gift proposals, presentations and reports, working with leadership to shape a powerful solicitation tailored to the target donor or prospect
•Leads efforts to develop a consistent structure for all development proposals and reports. Ensures a consistent look, feel and voice for the NYULMC development brand that is aligned with the NYULMC master brand
•Interviews and solicits info from a wide variety of experts as necessary, including but not limited to: clinicians, researchers, departmental leadership, grateful patients
•Synthesizes both complex medical/technical information and lengthy programmatic descriptions into coherent and accessible language that inspires
•Collaborates with DEC teams to provide creative, strategically sound solutions and helps identify gaps in terms of fundraising strategy prior to beginning the writing process and engage Gift Officers to close those gaps
•Drives innovation around donor engagement and experience including all types of communications e.g., social Ice Bucket Challenge to event Speed Dating for Prospects/Suspects

Minimum Qualifications:
•Must have a Bachelors Degree in Communications, English, Advertising, Marketing or other related field.
•8-10 years of professional writing experience.
•Working within a non-profit, fundraising or creative environment such as an advertising agency or in-house agency is a plus.
•Experience in health & wellness or a passion for the space preferred.
•Demonstrated ability to write prose that clearly accomplishes its objectives, and is motivating and inspiring.
•Excellent organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
•Ability to work across all channels.
•Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment.
•Excellent listening and conflict-management skills.
•Highly collaborative and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
•Possesses intellectual curiosity, energy and drive, kindness, integrity, and a sense of humor especially under stress.
•Adaptability and openness to criticism.
•Ability to work independently and in a matrixed environment.
•Computer literacy required, specifically knowledge of MS office, including outlook, word, PowerPoint and excel.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.