PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Program Manager is responsible for leading WITNESS’ efforts around identification, verification, contextualization, and presentation (“curation”) of eyewitness video for human rights documentation and advocacy. They manage a range of activities that collectively develop WITNESS’ position as an innovator, resource-creator, and thought leader. This includes leading curation projects, providing thought leadership, developing WITNESS’ institutional knowledge and understanding of eyewitness video curation, and directing the priorities, projects, and budget of the WITNESS Media Lab to support the above objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The WITNESS Media Lab Program Manager will engage with internal and external peers to identify challenges and develop and promote solutions to address the curation and presentation of citizen video as a tool for human rights documentation and advocacy.

Video Curation and Analysis

Monitor and research eyewitness video to identify emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in the use of citizen video for human rights
Develop an editorial calendar around 3-5 projects over the remaining 9 month period in the current grant, representing a diversity of issues, regions, and strategies for the use of citizen video for human rights. Identify those projects and develop strategies to support affected communities through the development and amplification of citizen video curation, as well as ways to share learnings, strategies, and analysis with WITNESS’ networks in human rights advocacy, journalism, and technology
Collaborate with WITNESS colleagues to leverage networks, advance programmatic priorities, and develop editorial projects in coordination with WITNESS partners or trainees
Collaborate with internal and external peers to develop and support innovative ways to curate citizen videos for human rights advocacy and reporting
Together with the Engagement team, strategize and implement the presentation of editorial projects in the most effective ways to reach target audiences
Provide thought leadership on challenges and innovations in the curation of citizen video for human rights, through written publications, presentations, and engagement with peers in the fields of human rights and journalism
Work with internal and external peers to develop resources to advance the safe, ethical, and effective curation of citizen video for human rights documentation and advocacy
Identify and manage opportunities for the amplification of video curation projects through media and advocacy partnerships
Maintain relationships with key partners at Google News Lab to ensure coordination and engagement
Strategy and Vision

Determine (in consultation with colleagues) and maintain focus and editorial voice of the WITNESS Media Lab
Identify ways citizen video can inform advocacy, investigations, and tech development surrounding human rights uses, values, risks, and implications
Constantly assess the landscape of citizen video and its use in human rights research and reporting and, in consultation with colleagues, revise priorities accordingly
Community Engagement and Outreach

Cultivate relationships with human rights and news organizations to engage in discussions on the role of citizen video in human rights research, reporting, and advocacy
Identify opportunities to share insight, skills, and best practices of citizen video curation with others in the field of human rights and journalism
Ensure that new uses of video advocacy and emergent human rights issues documented through citizen video are shared with programmatic staff to create a feedback loop that informs WITNESS trainings and resource development
Contribute to internal policy discussions on issues relevant to citizen video
Represent WITNESS as a speaker, panelist, or participant to discuss video and human rights at relevant domestic or international convenings
Through blogs, articles, presentations, and materials development, share examples, stories, and tips to advocate for safe, ethical, and effective curation of human rights video
Collaborate with colleagues to engage with international justice and tech communities surrounding the potential evidentiary uses of citizen video, tools, and platforms to improve the safe and effective use of citizen video
Collaborate with WITNESS program leads on the development and dissemination of WITNESS resources relevant to citizen video and to video curation
Management

As relevant, support Media Lab fellowship program, and recruit, hire, and train a fellow
Select, train, and mentor interns to assist in online video monitoring and research
Work with colleagues to integrate the work of the Media Lab into broader programmatic goals
Fundraising

Contribute to fundraising efforts around the project as lead by External Relations team at WITNESS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant BA and 5 – 7 years minimum experience in fields below
Broad-based human rights understanding at a professional level and a breadth of understanding of international human rights issues
Journalistic background with experience making swift and confident editorial decisions
Strong awareness of the evolving social media landscape and experience leveraging and building communities across multiple platforms.
Ability to research and analyze complex human rights issues in a nuanced and efficient manner
Strong written communication and public speaking skills
Ability to watch and analyze a wide range of footage documenting human rights abuse
Independence, work ethic, and ability to manage short-term and long-term projects
Ability to manage interns and fellows
Adaptability to fast-moving and rapidly changing circumstances
Preferred Skills/Abilities:

MA/MPA/JD or other graduate qualification in relevant areas
Experience with multimedia storytelling and citizen journalism
Experience training and/or creating training material
Additional language skills
Principal Relationships:

Program Director (supervisor)
Digital Engagement, Regional Coordinators, Video as Evidence, Tech Advocacy, and Critical Response teams
Fellows, interns, and additional hired contractors
Google News Lab partners
START DATE: As soon as possible

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

TITLE: WITNESS Media Lab Program Manager

SALARY: WITNESS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance, FSA, 401k, transit, and a generous vacation package.

Avaaz’s Campaign Directors direct the core work of the organisation, and together with the Executive Director form the senior team that engages with all strategic and organisational questions.

This is an exciting leadership position at the heart of one of the most innovative and promising public organisations in the world today. It offers a unique platform from which to develop and pursue large-scale social change efforts.

As a Campaign Director with a spike in Media, you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and executing innovative communication strategies to win campaigns and make Avaaz a household name. This role will report to another Campaign Director.

Responsibilities

Developing and delivering extraordinary media strategies to win campaigns and build the brand through charismatic actions.
Generating high profile and highly targeted press coverage on key campaigns and for profile pieces.
Writing excellent releases, op-eds and talking points with memey language that travels
Excellent project leadership and management capability, including ability to manage multiple fast paced workstreams, staff and freelancers.
Monitoring world events to identify opportunities for strong campaigns, and consulting with experts and rapidly developing a strong strategy, policy, and message.
Developing excellent media relationships with editors, senior journalists who will cover and report on Avaaz work in key territories.
Public speaking and media work, and ability to prepare others to execute both excellently.
Spotting brand risk and responding to it efficiently and effectively.
Helping to shape the overall strategic direction of the organisation, and at times taking responsibility for recruitment, team building and management, and special projects.

Qualifications

This is a demanding role that requires remarkable talent in a wide range of areas. The skills you'll use every day are:

Strong strategic, creative, and innovative thinking.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strong media strategies for campaign impact and brand growth.

Passion and commitment to global justice, citizen empowerment and social change.

High professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency and results-oriented delivery on short timelines.

Strong teamwork skills, comfortable in a highly collaborative team culture and a hierarchical team structure.

Strong project and staff management skills.

Strong network in and knowledge of media landscape in one of these locations: London, Brussels, New York, Washington D.C.

Fluency in English is a requirement. Fluency in other languages is desirable, especially Portuguese, German, French, Spanish and Arabic.

Location

Avaaz is a virtual organisation, with most of our work done over email, telephone and Skype. Our staff are based in cities all over the world and meet at team retreats twice per year. There's a strong preference for this position to be based in the Avaaz offices in London or New York, or in either Brussels or Washington D.C.. Avaaz covers office costs, either to establish a home office or to rent one, and we support staff to house themselves in local similar organisations when preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary varies with location and experience, but is highly competitive with leading nongovernmental organisations. Benefits also range with location, but include 5 weeks paid vacation per year

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BerlinRosen Public Affairs, a leading national public affairs and political consulting firm, is seeking a highly motivated college student or recent graduate who is interested in getting hands-on experience in digital campaigns and strategy. BerlinRosen’s digital intern will support our growing digital engagement practice, working with our advocacy, philanthropic, corporate, and political clients on social media and online strategy. The position is based in New York City.

The fall internship program runs from August 22 to December 23 2016.

More info here: http://berlinrosen.com/careers#op-130230-2016-fall-internship-digital-engagement-

boud is looking for a current student or recent graduate who can help expand our presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We personified PIC - naming each model with common names like Frank, Bob, and Joe. Our social media postings should personify each character. Under supervision, the ideal candidate will reply to comments and messages from prospective buyers and interested individuals that accord to tone and manner PIC wants to convey. The intern is also expected to monitor visitor trends and is encouraged to make recommendations of posting contents and graphic designs that we use.

Responsibilities:
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a. www.facebook.com/boudpic
b. www.instagram.com/boud_pic
c. www.twitter.com/boud_pic
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We're looking for an editorial intern to create original written content for YieldStreet's blog and investor resources.

General topics to cover would include (but aren't limited to) wealth management, alternative investing, crowdfunding, and investing trends.

We have a lot of ideas and a great story to tell, so are looking for a strong writer with a proactive attitude to help us get it done.

The ultimate candidate would have:

- A passion for writing
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- Works well with tight deadlines

If this sounds up your alley, and you're the type of person who gets things done, we would love for you to get in touch with us. This would be a paid internship with potential for ongoing part time work, current students are welcome to apply.

The Global Business Coalition for Education is seeking an experienced and dynamic manager to lead its external communications. 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.

The role will suit someone that is well-organized, efficient and able to lead and deliver highly effective communications, appropriate for mainstream, education and business audiences.

This role will require the candidate to maintain relationships at the highest level by interacting with private sector communications teams, international agencies and governments. The candidate will also 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.

The role is based in New York but provides an opportunity to gain experience of education projects and campaigns that are active internationally.

We are looking for someone who is familiar with international development and the private sector, and is able to translate complex issues into compelling communications products. The ideal candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, be personable, be a proactive and forward thinker and open to new challenges in a dynamic working environment.

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This post would suit someone with experience in corporate communications looking for their impact career next step or a journalist looking for a new role. There is the potential for the post to be part time depending on skill set and experience of the applicant.

Minimum Requirements

Experience working with media teams from corporates and international agencies
Ability to develop robust short- and long-term communications strategies around key advocacy moments and events
5+ years of communications experience using social media platforms, online content and related analytics tools (e.g., Keyhole, TweetDeck)
Experience managing the development of online graphics, invitations, briefings report layouts
Experience managing a team and an ability to work virtually with teams across offices
Experience working on inter-agency communications groups and external partners
A solid understanding of the international development and the global education landscape
Great attention to details and solid copy editing skills
Background

The Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) brings the business community together to accelerate progress in delivering quality education for all of the world’s children and youth. We believe that education is the birthright of every child and the key to expanded opportunity and future employment. For companies, investing in education promotes economic growth, leads to more stable societies, fosters healthy communities and makes it easier to do business. Education spurs innovation and increases the skills of employees, the income potential of consumers and the prosperity of communities where business operates. GBC-Education’s assets include the voice, capabilities, resources and innovations of our leaders and member companies.

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This position will be creating content for Kapitall Wire and Kapitall’s social media accounts. We are looking for a fun, upbeat, creative writer that knows finance. We are a small team but hard working and focused on helping our users succeed with a financially healthy lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities:
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Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising, or other related discipline, or be an undergraduate student entering your junior or senior year
GPA above 3.0

Skills Required:

• A desire to tell stories while communicating effectively using various tones
• Previous experience in content creation and editing
• Excellent communication skills and writing capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure content aligns with our style guide
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Keynote
• WordPress experience a plus
• Ability to show initiative, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• A positive attitude and willingness to work with the team to achieve goals

The Spence School, founded in 1892, is an independent school for girls and young women with an enrollment of 739 students in Grades K–12. We are seeking a Digital Communications Manager to join our highly collaborative team in a position that offers a wide variety of responsibilities in a busy and collegial environment. The communications team is part of the Spence Advancement Office, consisting of 10 full-time employees who are responsible for fundraising, alumnae relations, school events and schoolwide communications. This position reports to the Director of Communications.

Chief Responsibilities Include:
Lead the school’s online communications work, developing content for online communities
Create the weekly e-newsletter, SpenceNews
Create content for all online broadcasts
Serve as chief photographer for day-to-day activities
Maintain the photographic assets of the School
Manage multimedia and videography assets
Collaborate in developing and implementing social media strategies and initiatives
Collaborate in implementing strategies for search engine optimization and in developing web analytic reports
Lead web design initiatives; responsible for maintaining website architecture, styles and content management
Manage Athletics news and schedule seasonal photography
Oversee communications for opening of school
Maintain designated sections of the website
Assist with Advancement Office projects and programs and occasional evening events

Required Skills and Proficiencies:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of related communications experience within educational or not-for-profit settings required
Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience in developing online content
Proficient in photography, multimedia as well as editing and production work
Experience in creating e-communications
Ability to approach tasks with creativity, imagination and curiosity
Adept in utilizing social media tools
Familiarity with search engine optimization strategies and analytical tools
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to details
Ability to process, organize and share a large volume of information, ensuring that school communications are proactive, timely and accurate
Excellent project-management skills and ability to prioritize among multiple demands and deadlines
Ability to work with a variety of constituents and to lead projects with tact and professionalism
A collaborative spirit and strong team ethic
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Spence is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are therefore especially encouraged to apply.