The New York City Comptroller’s Office is seeking a Press Secretary to join its press and communications team. The press office plays a key role in driving and articulating the Comptroller’s overall policy agenda and media strategy, including supporting all Bureaus on external communications and manage interactions with media and press. The office also responds to journalists’ requests for

information, disseminates news about major initiatives, and communicates with the public through traditional and digital media.
Candidates are expected to be seasoned communications, public relations or journalism professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, enjoy working within a team, and have deep expertise with New York City media, press relations, public policy and government. 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 policy areas.
Under the direction of the Communications Director, the Press Secretary’s major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Serving as the primary spokesperson for the Comptroller and point of contact for inquiries from members of the media, building relationships with print, broadcast, radio and online journalists and regularly pitching story ideas to media, including mainstream outlets, financial press and neighborhood-based media in all five boroughs;

Helping to organize and run press conferences and preparing supporting materials including writing press releases, speeches, talking points and other external-facing materials, while working closely with staff throughout the agency to ensure accuracy;

Working with senior leadership to help implement a comprehensive communications strategy to share the work of the Comptroller’s Office with a wide range of stakeholders;

Helping to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the communications team including press officers, speech writers and social media strategists to ensure efficient execution of goals;

Closely monitoring coverage of City, State and National issues relevant to the Comptroller’s Office to address daily media inquiries; and

Working with existing staff to maintain digital media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and developing strategies to utilize video and new media tools to broaden the Office's outreach efforts.

Performing other related functions and duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A BA/BS degree from an accredited college in English, journalism, public relations or closely related fields, and five (5) or more years of full-time paid experience in public relations, journalism, speechwriting or advertising or related fields, one years of which should be in an administrative or a supervisory capacity; or
A satisfactory equivalent.

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated skill and affinity for writing about a wide range of public policy issues as well as the ability to tailor often complex messages to diverse audiences;

Familiarity with urban policy and experience with government programs, policies and data analysis, most specifically those of New York City;

Superior analytical skills and oral and written communication skills;

Established relationships with the print and broadcast media covering New York City government and the skill to establish and cultivate new relationships with the press corps;

Experience working for an elected official or government agency is desired.

LDF seeks an experienced, dynamic and innovative person to serve as a Senior Communications Strategist to help drive and support LDF’s communications activities internally and externally. In addition to working closely with the Director of Communications on media relations and general communications activities, the Senior Communications Strategist will work with LDF’s Legal Department and the LDF Thurgood Marshall Institute on targeted campaigns, and on strategic and high impact communications and message development. The Senior Communications Strategist will also work with the Development department on fundraising initiatives.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep commitment to social and economic justice work, superior writing skills, and demonstrated experience with media strategy, social media, media relations and project management.
Responsibilities include:

Strategic Communications
• Develop effective and innovative communications strategies and campaigns that effectively frame hot-button issues, engage the public, drive discourse, and deepen an understanding of race in America;
• Assist with the testing of new approaches to LDF’s public communication, messaging and issue-framing systems, including the use of polls and focus groups, social media and other communications approaches; share the most effective communication strategies with allies and partners;
• Create and disseminate practical, public-friendly reports, briefing papers, infographics, digital media and other messaging on pressing civil rights matters; and
• Elevate LDF’s high-profile media engagement, nationally and locally, by ensuring that LDF leadership, staff and partners are consistently cited by key news outlets, decision makers and other influencers as a trusted informative media presence.
Public & Media Relations
• Help frame complex legal issues to the public;
• Prep and staff spokespersons at press events, as necessary; and
• Pitch content and spokespersons to media outlets.

Written Communications
• Draft speeches, talking points and message decks;
• Write collateral materials, such as fact sheets, brochures and web content;
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and press pitches;
• Draft, edit, and coordinate op-ed media placements to national and local publications; and
assist with comprehensive Board related reports.

Media Training
• Organize and assist with executing internal media trainings;
• Research and develop curriculum content; and
• Assist with developing metrics for training delivery.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• 4-year degree in either communications, political science, or pre-law or policy related field (required);
• Masters degree in communications, public policy or related field (preferred);
• 6 to 8 years of communications experience, preferably with a non-profit organization or entity or writing experience in journalism;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups that help to drive the LDF mission;
• Experience with social media, knowledgeable about the latest platforms with a vision of how to maximize LDF’s social media presence;
• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of social and economic justice issues and comfort level promoting its ideals;
• Familiarity with media databases such as Vocus, Cision, Meltwater, etc.;
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office applications;
• Extremely detailed and organized; and
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work some evenings and weekends, if needed.

LDF seeks a Communications Writer to support the Communications department activities internally and externally. In addition to working closely with the Communications team on media relations, this person will also work closely with the Legal Department on message development, talking points, press statements, media advisories, briefing documents and other writings. The ideal candidate for this position will have an interest in social and racial justice and facility with social media and, most important, excellent writing skills.
Responsibilities
Written Communications
• Edit press releases, media advisories, and press pitches;
• Draft speeches, talking points and message decks;
• Edit, conduct op-eds media placements to national and local publications;
• Write collateral materials, such as fact sheets, brochures and web content;
Media Relations
• Pitch content and spokespersons to media outlets;
• Understand how to frame complex legal issues to the public;
• Prep spokespersons as necessary;
Project Management
• Assist attorneys with communications strategy and maintenance of case dockets;
• Assist the Director of Communications with comprehensive Board related reports.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• 4-year degree in either communications, political science, or pre-law or policy related field or English;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups that help to drive the LDF mission;
• Some facility with social media, knowledgeable about the latest platforms with a vision for how to maximize LDF’s social media presence;
• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of social and economic justice issues and comfort level promoting its ideals;
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office applications;
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work some evenings and weekends, if needed.

LDF seeks a Communications Associate to help drive and support the Communications department activities internally and externally. In addition to working closely with the Director of Communications on media relations, the Communications Associate will also work with Legal Department on message development and the Development department on fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep commitment to social and economic justice work and demonstrated experience with media strategy, social media, writing, media relations and project management.

Responsibilities
Written Communications
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and press pitches
• Draft talking points for media interviews
• Draft op-eds to national and local publications
• Copyedit small, medium and large publications such as reports, white papers, executive summaries, case studies
• Write collateral materials, such as fact sheets, brochures, FAQs, and web related content
Media Relations
• Create and manage comprehensive media database of journalists
• Monitor news sources for salient stories and media contacts
• Pitch content and spokespersons to media outlets
• Possess strategic instincts when it comes to the media and understand how to compellingly frame complex legal issues
• Schedule and coordinate media interviews
• Prep spokespersons as necessary
• Assist with archiving media references for departmental reporting
Social Media
• Distribute key messages through platforms such as Twitter and Facebook
• Participate in social media buzz campaigns within our network
• Track and report data analytics on a quarterly basis
Project Management
• Review and update deliverables calendar for cases, media strategies and special initiatives
• Assist the Director of Communications in compiling information for and writing reports on project implementation

Training Assistance
• Assist Director of Communications with executing internal media trainings
• Research and develop curriculum content
• Assist with developing metric tools for training delivery

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• 4-year degree in either communications, political science, English or pre-law or policy related field (required)
• 3 to 4 years of communications experience, preferably with a non-profit organization or entity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups that help to drive the LDF mission
• Experience with social media, knowledgeable about the latest platforms with a vision for how to maximize LDF’s social media presence
• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of social and economic justice issues and comfort level promoting its ideals
• Familiarity with media databases such as Vocus, Cision, Meltwater, etc.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office applications
• Extremely detailed and organized
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work some evenings and weekends, if needed

LDF seeks an experienced, dynamic and innovative person to serve as a Digital Communications Specialist and be responsible for all LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s social and digital media across all cases, matters, campaigns, departments, and events.
The Digital Communications Specialist will report to the Communications Director and to the Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep commitment to social and economic justice work, superior writing skills, and demonstrated experience with social media.

Responsibilities include:
Social Media
• Manage all social and digital media for LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute;
• Plan, manage and execute LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s social media strategy and events;
• Create, manage and grow LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s presence and content creatively across all social media channels on a day-to-day basis, including, but not limited to blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube;
• Grow usage, adoption, interaction, education, engagement and discussion regarding LDF and Thurgood Marshall Institute’s work and accomplishments and on related matters;
• Participate in social media buzz campaigns within LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s network;
• Track, report and interpret data analytics on a quarterly basis and provide solid recommendations for new strategies and tactics;
• Monitor online publications and social media for coverage of issues affecting LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute;
• Develop and manage messaging to key stakeholders and distribute key messages through platforms such as Twitter and Facebook;
• Monitor developments in social tools, applications, channels, design and strategy and provide recommendations to increase effective engagement;
• Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases, columns, and op-eds; and
• Other communications duties as assigned.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• 4-year degree in either communications, political science, or pre-law or policy related field (required);
• 2 to 4 years of communications or related work experience, preferably with a non-profit organization or entity or writing experience in journalism;
• Experience with social media and social media legal guidelines, knowledgeable about the latest platforms with a vision for how to maximize LDF and the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s social media presence;
• Some Knowledge and familiarity with a range of social and economic justice issues and comfort level promoting its ideals;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively;
• Familiarity with communications software;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups that help to drive the LDF and Thurgood Marshall Institute mission;
• Some experience with campaigns, e-mail communications, social networking, technology management, content development, media relations;
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office applications;
• Extremely detailed and organized;
• Ability to work quickly in a high pressure environment;
• Team player, innovative and quick learner; and
• Flexible schedule, including ability to work some evenings and weekends, if needed.

We are seeking a host for Evolutionary Exchange who will lead conversations between fledgling and seasoned professionals from a wide array of fields.

The focus audience is late teens and millennials.

The pilot program is unpaid. Ongoing programs will offer remuneration.

Please provide samples of written and audio journalism.

This position is open to individuals from any location.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate on five episodes of Evolutionary Exchange in 2016
- Collaborate on topics, choice of guests, outreach to guests, and question development
- Lead the interview
- Provide input on post-production

Skills

- Excellent writer and audio journalist
- Superlative interview and research skills
- Great on-air presence
- Creative conversationalist and storyteller
- Sense of humor
- Eclectic range and love of knowledge
- Passion to explore all types of professions
- Collaborative, self-motivated, and dependable

An opportunity for growth! If you have been working as a copywriter in managed markets or would like to learn the ins and outs of this increasingly important landscape, we’d like to hear from you. Mosaic Group is the managed markets division of FCB Health, a world leading healthcare advertising and communications agency.

Mosaic is an exciting, growing company that does the basics, but also does much more than a typical managed markets agency. We create digital tools, videos, conference booth themes, and "out of the box" resources that add real value to our customers’ brands.

The Junior Associate is an intelligent and capable entry-level communications professional with passion for global health issues, policy, advocacy and/or media. The Junior Associate is the most junior member of the account team and participates in a wide range of communications/public relations tasks including conducting research, performing social and traditional media monitoring, developing presentations and other communications materials, analyzing media coverage and online coverage, and conducting outreach to reporters.

The Junior Associate reports to an Associate. This is a learning position, enabling the individual to develop the professional skills to actively contribute to client deliverables.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Account & General Support

-Effectively utilizes both internal and external research capabilities – including use of the web, media monitoring services, media databases and other communications resources in order to monitor and analyze media coverage for clients
-Evaluates and analyzes information and data (including media coverage) in the development of succinct and accurate summaries
-Develops media lists and other reports
-Arranges meetings and events
-Monitors social media and proposes relevant social media tactics
-Drafts client emails, article summaries, case histories and reports

Team Development & Initiative

-Develops personal judgement and knows when to seek advice from others
-Participates actively in team and staff meetings
-Takes initiative in setting career path and learning professional skills
-Works with manager to identify and address training, education and skill building needs
-Proactively seeks and shares information with colleagues
-Effectively uses talents of colleagues in own problem solving

Financial & Administrative

-Develops and applies understanding of billing and budgeting processes
-Prepares well-documented and thorough activity reports
-Completes timesheets and other administrative reports in a timely manner

Skills and Qualifications

-0-1 years full time work experience in a PR, health, science, advocacy, global health, or journalism setting preferred
-B.A. required
-Excellent research and writing skills
-Intelligent, strategic and creative thinker
-Passion for understanding and/or demonstrated interested in public health issues and trends
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
-Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products; sense of humor
-Experience with digital and social media tactics a plus

Corkery Group Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Director, Communications, is a full-time position that will develop and maintain a communication strategy to support myriad programs and activities and a diverse set of stakeholders. In addition, the director will manage, curate and disseminate information through varied communication outlets. The position reports to The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Managing Director for Strategic Communications and will be dedicated to this particular program.

Responsibilities include:
• Develop and maintain a communication strategy to support IAN activities within the Federation culture.
• Create, edit, and manage the production of a full range of materials including reports, regular emails, social media posts, talking points, op-eds and web-based content.
• Maintain and update the IAN public website, including text and image changes, as well as a password-protected members-only area.
• Oversee and engage IAN's presence on all social media channels, including but not limited to blogs, Twitter and Facebook, to monitor reactions and comments.
• Liaise with outside communications/PR firms and staff to coordinate cross-organizational efforts, as needed.
• Support communications, social media strategy, vehicles, tools, best practices and research assistance to Federations, CRCs and other partner organizations.
• Ideate messages and methods of communicating that will engage various constituencies. Review and update existing delegitimization materials from across the community in order to develop new materials and showcase best practices.
• Manage several email lists to coordinate mass mailings and update contacts as needed.
• Manage junior staff members that assist with daily communications work.
• In coordination with the JFNA marketing team, plan and create materials for annual meetings and conferences, and provide presentations at these events as needed.
• Serve as the project manager for widely-disseminated publications, working with a graphic designer to create appropriate layouts and manage production from start to finish.

Teach For America-New York (TFA-NY) seeks a Communications & Marketing Director to execute a regional communications strategy that supports our programmatic and fundraising goals. This person will lead our public relations, marketing, and constituent communications strategy for the New York region, developing messages designed to share our regional stories with a wide range of audiences including but not limited to donors, corps members, alumni, school partners, and community partners. The Director will actively seek out opportunities to share these stories with a wider audience and respond proactively to media requests. This person is a savvy communicator with experience leveraging social media to build and develop a strong brand. S/he will thrive in a fun, collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment, surrounded by a passionate team. The Communications Director will report to the Managing Director (MD), Community Affairs.