Content Creative

Gro Intelligence is changing the way the world understands agriculture.

Our flagship product, Clews, normalizes and contextualizes billions of data points—from supply, demand and trade to scientific environmental data—into one subscription based software that’s beautifully designed and easy to use, even for a non-expert. And our weekly Insight articles ignite debate and discussion amongst thousands of decision makers and thinkers relevant to the sector.

We’re a quickly-growing global team of agriculture, design, and technology lovers who believe that good agricultural data, like any other form of good infrastructure, helps societies thrive.

Content Creative

At our core, we’re a data company: we give our diverse users access to agricultural data at an unparalleled scope and depth. But also at our core is the belief that without the ability to tell stories—and tell them well—data can only be so powerful.
So we use our data, our expertise, and our voice to tell an array of stories related to agriculture: ranging from what China’s economic slowdown means for the soy market, to Ebola’s impact on crop production in affected countries, to the potential environmental effects of sanctions relief in Iran. And we’re constantly looking for new ways and new formats to tell stories related to what we believe is the most important sector in the world.

We’re looking for someone who can identify and effectively tell such stories and who can take complex data points and craft them into a story that's relatable to all. We want someone who thinks critically and creatively, has strong writing, research and editing skills, and is eager to learn from and collaborate with the agricultural geeks on our team.

Responsibilities include:
● Writing pieces for the weekly Insights series
● Writing shorter-form agricultural analysis pieces
● Editing written content as needed
● Keeping abreast of industry-related news
● Working with the marketing team on content strategy
● Creating and maintaining and editorial calendar
● Ad-hoc communications tasks

Skills Required:
● Outstanding writing and editing skills
● Ability to write about scientific issues compellingly and alluringly
● Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and using accessible language
● A creative thinker
● Comfortable writing in formal and informal styles
● Strong analytic and critical thinking skills
● Ability to work collaboratively with team members across functional roles
● A self-starter, ability to work independently against tight deadlines
● An independent thinker
● Strongly detail- oriented
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, entrepreneurial startup where you can grow exponentially

Bonus Points:
● Experience in science writing
● Academic background in a technical field

Experience: At least two years in a content development, or similarly writing-intensive, role.

Assistant Director of Communications

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of HDC's communication strategy and broadening the visibility of the Corporation and its work on affordable housing. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the person in this position will manage the day-to-day operations of the Communications team and spearhead HDC press, website, social media, and all other communications initiatives. S/he will handle outreach to the media; supervise the organization of events in coordination with City Hall, other City and State agencies, and private and non-profit partners; and produce a broad range of online and print materials to promote the Corporation's programs and accomplishments.
Responsibilities:
•Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic and proactive communications strategy for HDC.
•Respond to inquiries from the press and proactively pitch stories, op-eds, and interviews to advance HDC’s priorities and enhance its profile.
•Supervise the coordination of HDC media events, including logistics, briefings, press releases, talking points, media outreach, and photography for groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and press announcements.
•Work with the Communications staff to ensure the news is poured through on a daily basis to identify stories relating to HDC, affordable housing, and related policy areas, and share relevant coverage with appropriate agency teams.
•Prepare written remarks, speeches, powerpoint presentations, quotes, and statements for the HDC President and other members of the senior leadership team.
•Create, edit, and manage content for the HDC website; help develop a clear and consistent online presence for the Corporation; and work with other departments to ensure existing pages are current, accurate, and accessible.
•Write, edit, and design quality communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, newsletters, brochures, Q&A documents, fact sheets, and public presentations.
•Plan, write, and oversee the production of HDC’s Annual Report, ensuring that it aligns with the goals for the agency's online presence and broader communications strategy.
•Help develop a visual identity for HDC that is consistent across online, print, and presentation materials, and ensure adherence to City styles, standards, and practices.
•Evaluate the opportunities for the Corporation to create a social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), and oversee its implementation.

Requirements:
•A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three to five years of experience in communications, press, and/or related fields in a competitive and fast-paced environment.
•Excellent writing, presentation, communication, analytical, problem-solving, client service, and interpersonal skills.
•Graphic design experience and familiarity with powerpoint and various social media platforms is a plus.
•Knowledge of urban planning, housing development, community engagement, or city government is preferred.
•A positive self-starter with a can-do attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to go the extra mile.
Please include a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.

HDC is an equal opportunity employer

Digital Communications Associate

We see an innovative and enthusiastic individual for the role of Digital Communications Associate. Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director and working closely with the Communications Team, the Digital Communications Associate manages Park Avenue Synagogue’s online presence, including website, email and social media.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement email schedule with the Communications Team, departments and volunteer groups and committees
• Use iContact to launch all PAS email and maintain up-to-date emails lists and email templates
• Design, assemble and edit weekly synagogue email: This Week at PAS
• Manage website content; liaise with departments to ensure up-to-date and accurate information
• Proactively plan content for website homepage: PAS News, Featured Event, Worship Opportunities
• Train and empower departments to maintain and update content in their sections of the website
• Establish a social media strategy and footprint for the synagogue that leverages our unique point of view
• Manage PAS Facebook page and introduce PAS to other social media platforms
• Oversee design of web-based registration forms to ensure consistency in look, feel and content
• Track, report and interpret data analytics on a regular basis and provide recommendations for new strategies
• With Communications Committee and Assistant Executive Director, oversee website redesign and plan for mobile use of website
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required; duties and responsibilities may be added or changed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum 3 years’ related experience in digital media, communications, journalism and/or marketing
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, content management systems, social media platforms and search engine optimization; experience with Drupal, iContact, Salesforce and Form Assembly is a plus
• Adept at learning new technology
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the talent to tailor messages to specific target audiences
• Sound judgment, ability to think strategically and solve problems, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks at one time
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Open and receptive to ideas and feedback
• Demonstrated success in planning, initiating and completing projects in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing demands and expectations, and open to new things and to working outside of the job description
• Familiarity with Jewish holidays and customs and synagogue life is a plus