Salon Media (publisher of Salon.com) is hiring a full-time digital media designer with 2-3 year of experience to work in our NYC office. We are a fast-paced, high-volume editorial environment and we want a talented professional who is pro-active, efficient, and proficient. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and interactive graphics and data visualizations using javascript and HTML5.
The designer will be responsible for creating interactive content from the bottom up, building interactivity for final use upon the site. This interactive content will include infographics and animated branding elements as well as modelled and rendered text treatments and graphics for our video team. The designer will also be responsible for generating artistic and eye-catching static images to be used as featured images for stories on the site, all while being faithful to Salon's voice and brand.
A diverse portfolio of dynamic work in Photoshop, Illustrator, and interactive media is required.

The Global Business Coalition for Education is seeking an experienced and dynamic manager to lead its external communications. The ideal candidate for this role must have strong attention to detail, multitasking, and organization skills. The Coalition consists of a network of more than 100 high profile businesses supporting global education around the world and has a track record in leading innovative and groundbreaking partnerships and initiatives.

Responsibilities

The role will suit someone that is well-organized, efficient, and able to lead and deliver highly effective communications that are appropriate for mainstream, education, and business audiences.
Maintain relationships at the highest level by interacting with private sector communications teams, international agencies, and governments
Develop and execute communications strategy and provide in-depth analyses of the forces at work in education using web, blog, social, and traditional media
Develop original content for web stories, blogs, press releases and social media
Oversee a database of key global public opinion formers and media working on the issue of innovative private sector partnerships and global education in particular
Translate complex issues, information, and ideas into easy to understand and compelling communications products
Support internal staff in delivering digital community management, writing blog posts, and posting press releases
Develop online graphics, invitations, briefings report layouts, etc.
Develop robust short- and long-term communications strategies around key advocacy moments and events
Produce comprehensive project plans that anticipate foreseeable changes and can be adapted in the face of unforeseen or disruptive events
Manage external freelancers and agencies where necessary

Required Qualifications

The External Communications manager must be an analytical, organized, resourceful, and highly responsible individual with a high degree of professionalism, and a flexible and collaborative spirit.

Experience working with media teams from corporates and international agencies
5+ years of communications experience using social media platforms, online content and related analytics tools (e.g., Keyhole, TweetDeck)
Team-orientation, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively, independently, and virtually with teams across offices
Experience working on inter-agency communications groups with external partners
A solid understanding of international development, the global education landscape, international development and the private sector
Great attention to details and copy editing skills, with high standards of performance
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, personable, proactive and forward thinker open to new challenges in a dynamic working environment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate communications or be a journalist looking for a next career step with direct social impact. This position is based in New York and provides an opportunity to gain experience of education projects and campaigns that are active internationally.

We're looking for freelance copy-writing support for our e-commerce business, in the way of written text copy. The content will be used in a variety of ways, but for the most part it's to fuel online publishing.

A knowledge of sneakers and menswear is very important, so applications with this will be prioritized.

The NationSwell Video Producer must be able to fully develop mission-aligned documentary content. This entails preproduction, high-quality shooting and editing and producing stories by coordinating with subjects, freelancers and gathering secondary materials such as images, relevant statistics from reliable sources and music. The video producer will also be actively involved in outreach and distribution by alerting relevant websites to new content, recutting content for Facebook publication and actively looking for and exploiting new distribution channels.

The video producer is also expected to pitch two to three new, mission-aligned and researched story ideas every month.

In addition to editorial work, the video producer will work on sponsored and partnership (branded) content. In executing this work, the video producer will need to seamlessly communicate with sources, corporate social responsibility-office contacts and our own NationSwell partnership team to ensure we are telling high-quality stories that satisfy the objectives of all parties involved.

The ideal applicant is a video journalist that has also successfully completed several branded projects.

Applicant must be able to
1) Shoot high-quality video and capture audio as a one-person band, in all manner of settings both indoor and outdoor
2) Professionally light for interviews
3) Develop pre-produced pitches
4) Professionally edit and proficiently color correct and sound mix
5) Stay abreast of current events and developments with social enterprises
6) Stay abreast of video technology, as well as the rapidly-changing online video world
7) Get along with all manner of personalities and calmly execute under pressure

It is a plus if applicant
1) Can proficiently speak a second common American language (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic)
2) Has working knowledge of graphics programs like After Effects, Motion
3) Has a network of video producers and sources to call upon for story production and ideas
4) Has produced shoots before, ideally from afar

This is a role paid at $50/hour (pre-tax). We are looking for a mentor in the Journalism school to give general advice and education to students who are interested in journalism school / the industry.

NIST is looking for a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical topics into lay language. This position reports to the Public Affairs Office and serves as an “embedded” Public Affairs Specialist for the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO) at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. If you have a love for science and technology and would like to join one of the world’s leading science and research organizations, please review the job description below and apply through USAjobs.gov at this link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457454700

In this position you will help establish and maintain strong two-way communications between the AMNPO and its stakeholders. These include all federal agencies involved in advanced manufacturing; the member institutes of the Manufacturing USA network; the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; industry; academia; the general public; and other entities involved in manufacturing (such as state organizations and industry groups).

You will work with the AMNPO program staff on presentations, speeches, official announcements, websites, meeting materials, exhibits, publications, social media, and an annual report and strategic plan. Responsibilities include advising program managers on tailoring communications to specific audiences in support of strong customer service. You will also collaborate with communications directors at the institutes and partner agencies.

The position requires clear writing and strong editing skills as well as knowledge of reporting, writing, and outreach approaches to create communications products that serve stakeholders needs; skill in interpersonal relationships required to establish and maintain stakeholder contacts, effectively using Web-based social media to amplify NIST news announcements, and designing communications strategies and tactics.

To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit www.nist.gov. Learn more about the Manufacturing USA network at www.manufacturingusa.com.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications Due by (Closing Date): Monday, December 12, 2016

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is looking for a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical topics into lay language. This is a full-time, two-year term position with the Public Affairs Office at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.

In this position you will establish and maintain relationships with NIST research staff and members of the media in order to report on and promote the organization’s research programs. Projects will include writing press releases, news stories, blog posts, and other materials, and assisting in the development of infographics and social media posts.

The position requires clear writing skills as well as knowledge of reporting and outreach approaches to create communications that reach the appropriate audiences and serve NIST’s needs. You should be skilled at effectively using social media to amplify news announcements and research activities.

We are especially interested in writers with experience in NIST’s research areas, including information technology/cybersecurity, physics, chemistry, biology and more. To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit www.nist.gov.

NIST is currently advertising for two Public Affairs Specialist positions (one permanent, one term). Please check USAJobs for full information on both listings. Feel free to apply for both.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is looking for a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical topics into lay language. This is a full-time, permanent position with the Public Affairs Office at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. If you have a love for science and technology and would like to join one of the world’s leading science and research organizations, please review the job description below—all applicants MUST apply through USAjobs.gov.

In this position you will establish and maintain relationships with NIST research staff and members of the media in order to report on and promote the organization’s research programs. Projects will include writing press releases, news stories, blog posts, and other materials, and assisting in the development of infographics and social media posts.

The position requires clear writing skills as well as knowledge of reporting and outreach approaches to create communications that reach the appropriate audiences and serve NIST’s needs. You should be skilled at effectively using social media to amplify news announcements and research activities.

We are especially interested in writers with experience in NIST’s research areas, including information technology/cybersecurity, physics, chemistry, biology and more.

Special Situations Research Analyst
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

Job Description
Special Situations strategy team managing over $9 billion of long-term committed capital seeks research analyst to conduct investment due diligence. Special Situations team consists of 31 dedicated investment professionals across the U.S., Europe and Asia focused on identifying deep value investments with significant downside protection across its rescue financing, distressed for control and event-driven opportunistic strategies.

Candidate must have diligence/research skills, innate intellectual curiosity, and be able to conduct inquiry based analysis. Position will typically involve collaboration with investment team focused on learning and understanding about a new business, technology, regulation, societal/economic development and macro/micro economic themes. Critical element of the role will involve framing the core issues and leveraging differentiated sources of information and data. Deliverables shall include prompt and concise written communications/summaries that demonstrate creative and factual research analysis. Seeking thoughtful, hardworking candidates with exceptional communication skills who are relationship builders interested in a team oriented environment.

While this is not an investment analyst position, basic understanding of corporate finance, economics and business and the willingness to learn more are essential to this role. Examining all sides of a question and explaining things simply is quite important.

Candidate Background
Candidate must have a minimum of three (3) plus years’ experience as a research analyst or journalist with a portfolio of work product that demonstrates critical thinking, interpretation and analytical capabilities. Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to work well in small teams required. Candidate must be a top performer in work environment and maintain the highest ethical standards, integrity and work ethic a must. Foreign languages including French, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish are a plus but not required for all positions.

For initial consideration please submit two (2) clippings which demonstrate the above qualities as well as a brief explanation of what made you particularly proud of that accomplishment. If your record includes stories where you worked with others, must be able to provide references to validate your individual contribution.

KKR is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. KKR is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

Assistant Account Executives provide the first line of defense for account teams at Clarity, keeping day-to-day activities on track, providing firepower for client media relations (researching, writing and pitching) and contributing creative ideas. An AAE also monitors social media and the news agenda.