Associate Video Producer/Editor

Monster - the global leader in helping connect jobs to people - is seeking a video editor/producer to join it's Content and Communications team.

Are you a visual storyteller who likes to see a project from conception to finished product, from ideating to producing to shooting to editing? Do you want to create content that helps people find their personal passions and land their dream jobs? Then this is the position for you.

In this role, you will collaborate with content editors and social media managers to develop new series aimed at job seekers for our site and social platforms. The ideal candidate will be a creative ideas machine, with great editorial judgment and experience producing documentary and narrative style videos. You should be interested in how to translate workforce trends—from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs report to emerging resume formats to company profiles—into videos suited to Monster’s audiences. You’ll also have a key role in the bigger picture: As we redefine our content strategy to maximize audience engagement, traffic, branding, and revenue, you’ll be asked to think creatively about new ways to engage our audience through video, both as a whole and key segments.

Essential Functions:
•Ideate, write, produce, shoot and edit digital videos and series for our site and social platforms that deliver value and utility
•Help us develop a video distribution strategy
•Monitor audience behaviors via analytics tools, and respond by delivering video content that resonates
•Develop a calendar of video plans

Qualifications:
•Belief in Monster’s mission to inspire people to “find better” in their working lives
•1-5 years’ experience producing and editing video for the web, ideally with a specialty in “how-to” content and in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
•Skill at shooting video and capturing audio using DSLR/mirrorless cameras and digital cinema cameras like the Canon C100 or Canon C300
•Fluency in video editing (including Adobe Premiere), color correction, audio editing, and photo editing (Photoshop). •Experience in motion graphics (After Effects) preferred. •Experience with Red Giant plug-ins like Trapcode Particular and Magic Bullet Suite is a bonus.
•Degree in broadcast journalism, digital video production, film, mass communication, multimedia arts or other related field, or relevant work experience
•Ability to code videos for CMS and digital platforms

science writer

The Research & Development (R&D) arm of the Forest Service, which is located in Washington, D.C., is seeking a recent graduate of a master’s program for an immediate opening as a science writer. R&D has quick hire capabilities for this position.

R&D communicates its research results to varied audiences including scientists, policymakers, the public and landowners. It does so via many tools, including its website, press releases, an electronic newsletter, marketing materials, social media and other traditional and new media.
The science writer will act independently and as part of a team to contribute to R&D’s high-quality science outreach materials. Specifically, the science writer will:

• Work with scientists to create/update and post web content.
• Write and proofread reports, fact sheets, blogs, briefing materials, social media and other materials—translating technical information into concise, reader-friendly language.
• Design the layout of online and hard copy documents.
• Act as liaison to R&D’s field stations, the Forest Service’s Office of Communications and other internal and external organizations on various outreach strategies.
• Generate marketing and outreach materials for conferences, Capitol Hill visits and meetings.
This position will provide an opportunity to:
• Contribute to national communication programs/ strategies.
• Work at the intersection of science and policy
• Learn about cutting-edge natural resource research and related national policies.
• Generate senior-level contacts in government and conservation.
• Serve as a liaison with the Communications Office of the Forest Service and the Communications offices of non-profits and government agencies involved in natural resources management.

This position may also provide opportunities for training as well as travel to field stations and conferences.

Qualifications:

We seek a recent graduate of a master’s program in journalism or science writing who has some background in natural resources issues. But applicants of programs in other fields will be considered if they have demonstrated strong communication skills, layout/design skills and web mastery.
Strong candidates will also have:
• Strong writing and verbal skills, including skill in presenting complex information in an easy-to-understand and compelling style, and strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to creatively synthesize information from varied sources.
• Expertise in website design/content management and graphics software, especially Adobe Suite software.
• A collegial and collaborative working style.
• An ability to take the initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.

The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship required.

Associate Editor

Monster - the global leader in connecting people to jobs - is looking for an innovative digital writer/editor to help shape our coverage of topics that matter to job seekers. The ideal candidate will have experience creating high-quality, actionable content for a major media outlet.

On a day to day basis, you’ll stay on top of the issues and trends that are key to America’s workforce - from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs report to emerging resume formats to the latest offerings in office cafeterias - and help decide how to translate these topics for Monster’s audiences. You’ll be expected to produce daily articles - how-to content, news, UGC and social media-driven. You should be comfortable reporting from a journalistic approach, but also to aggregate responsibly from around the web and from our own site. You’ll be expected to think beyond the vanilla article to video, infographics, quizzes, GIFs, podcasts and more. You’ll be primarily a writer, but up to 30% of your workload could include editing the work of outside writers.

You’ll also have a key role in the bigger picture: As we redefine our content strategy, editorial voice, and UI to maximize audience engagement, traffic, branding, and revenue, you’ll be asked to think creatively about new ways to engage our audience, both as a whole and key segments. Plus, you’ll also be tasked with thinking about what people and assets inside and outside the company can be leveraged to best achieve our corporate goal—which is to help people “find better.”

Essential Functions:
•Stay on top of relevant news to ensure full coverage of our core subject areas
•Ideate, assign, write, edit, and publish long- and short-form articles, galleries, quizzes, lists, and videos that are consistent with the Monster brand and that deliver value and utility
•Develop and manage data-driven content projects
•Write “clicky” headlines and smart metadata for SEO
•Serve as a brand ambassador through Twitter and other social media
•Monitor audience behaviors via analytics tools, and respond by optimizing UI and content in cooperation with internal/external teams
•Help plan and produce content for an editorial calendar
•Stay up to date with best practices in SEO, content marketing, digital journalism, social media, web usability, web design, and business/industry trends

Qualifications:
•Belief in Monster’s mission to inspire people to help improve their lives
•Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field
•1-5 years’ experience writing or editing multimedia web content, ideally related to careers or with a special focus on how-to articles
•Collaborative attitude and experience working with cross-functional teams
•Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
•Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
•Fluency with web analytics tools and social media, and experience with HTML, CSS, and content management systems.

Communications Associate, Office of the President

Yeshiva University

Job ID 2016-9265
Campus Wilf-Amsterdam Ave & 185th St
Posting Date 1/11/2016
Employee Classification Exempt
Department Office of the President
Position Type Regular Full-Time
THE POSITION
The Communications Associate is a gifted writer who will provide communications support for the president and senior executives. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and should possess a strong understanding of higher education and the Jewish community. The Associate will serve as the primary collaborator for the President as well as members of his cabinet, and will focus on a variety of speeches, presentations, keynote addresses, ceremonial scripts, statements, letters, op-eds, articles, and digital communications.
***Applicants should include a writing sample with their submission.

Responsibilities:
Office of the President
• Work closely with Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff in managing the details of the President's speaking opportunities at various meetings, events, and special appearances
• In advance of events and engagements, gather helpful information for the President, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, including but not limited to: supporting facts, information on attendees and their expectations, statistics, and anecdotes
• Research and draft major remarks and presentations for the President, ranging from important works to more routine remarks such as welcomes and dedications in close consultation with him
• Suggest books, articles, divrei Torah, jokes, and stories
• Work with all members of the Office of the President in ensuring that all communications remain consistent with stylistic standards
• Serve as on-site aide to the President, or body person, at various events within the university and beyond
• Assist the Director of Institutional Advancement, Office of the President with follow-up letters and emails for the President relating to development efforts
• Assist the Senior Vice President in communicating messages to various groups, boards, cabinets, councils and committees to support the Presidents vision and initiatives
• Guide the Stanton Fellow in drafting remarks and letters for President and various Vice Presidents in ensuring that required research and tasks are completed in a timely fashion
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
• Work directly with the Office of Communications and Public Affairs in coordinating institutional messaging with the vision of the President
• Assist with preparing the President for interviews with various media outlets
• Maintain the President's social media presence, including web site and Twitter account
• Leverage the President's calendar by identifying additional potential speaking or publicity opportunities
• Work with CPA staff to develop and write speeches, presentations, position statements, letters to the editor, op-eds and articles
• In the event of urgent and/or controversial situations pertaining to the University, serve as a member of the President's crisis management team

Qualifications:
Experience and Educational Background
• Bachelors or masters degree in journalism, English or communications or related field preferred
• 2-3 experience in speechwriting
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels of an organization
• Strong research capabilities
• Fluent in social media

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans

Communications and Programs Assistant

Leo Baeck Institute is hiring a part-time assistant to support the Institute’s efforts to communicate with its existing constituency as well as to expand its supporter base through engaging public programming. The assistant/intern will provide both editorial and technical support in the production of the Institute’s tri-annual Newsletter, LBI News, as well as its website, social media presence, and fundraising collateral. The position may also support efforts to publicize the institute’s public programming through targeted outreach to local institutions (especially congregations, universities, and cultural organizations) and by pursuing advance media coverage and event listings.

Duties
- Researching and writing engaging content about the projects, people, and collections at the institute for the Institute’s publications
- Assisting with the graphic design and layout of print and online content
- Copyediting and proofreading final products
- Creating, distributing, and following up on event invitations and press releases
- Supporting email and social media marketing efforts

*Skills and Experience*
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills will be essential for this position.
- Excellent command of English grammar and style required.
- Reading knowledge of German required.
- Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills required
- Interest, training, or experience in journalism, creative non-fiction writing, or public relations desired
- Interest, training, or experience in German history, Jewish studies, or library science desired
- Familiarity with religious, community, cultural, and educational institutions in New York City whose constituencies and missions overlap with the diverse programming of LBI desired
- Familiarity with local media, especially Jewish media desired
- Public relations or media relations experience desired
An ideal candidate will also be able to support the production of our print and electronic publications. Familiarity with—or a willingness to learn— some of the following print and online publishing tools will also be an important part of the job.
- Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
- WordPress and associated web development skills: PHP/HTML/CSS/Javascript
- Photography and video editing
- Social media outreach, including paid advertising

Political Communications Manager

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s national office in New York City is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Political Communications Manager.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Communications and working directly with the national Communications team and with the National Political Director, the Political Communications Manager will work in developing and executing communications strategies that advance the ACLU’s work on civil liberties, by increasing its effectiveness on legislative and policy change at the national and state level. The Political Communications Manager will be a member of the Communications Department and will serve as a communications liaison between the national Communications Department and the National Political Advocacy team, working in both the ACLU’s New York and Washington, D.C. offices.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a lead member of the unit that is developing and executing a creative, multi-faceted communications strategy to advance the ACLU’s efforts to grow a nationwide non-partisan political program to increase our effectiveness at the state and federal levels.
Guide the ACLU’s rapid response to daily events on issues related to national policy strategy.
Work on a wide array of civil rights and civil liberties issues, including criminal and racial justice, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, LGBT rights, reproductive freedom rights, and national security, technology and privacy.
Develop and implement general and targeted communications strategies to further the ACLU’s issue work and brand as needed.
Develop communications plans, which include traditional communications, message development, web presence, advocacy and social media, to educate, motivate, and influence target audiences.
Work closely with the National Political Advocacy Department to develop communications strategies and tactics for state legislative and advocacy initiatives.
Increase coverage of ACLU issues and ACLU messages by cultivating and maintaining relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers.
Develop and update issue talking points for sensitive and/or controversial issues.
Create communications content, including talking points, news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, backgrounders and website and social media content. Draft or coordinate the drafting of documents with communications colleagues.
Conceptualize, as well as draft and edit, opinion pieces such as blog posts and op-eds.
Strategize to determine the most effective spokespeople for disseminating the ACLU messages and brand.
Prepare lobbyists, advocates, litigators and/or clients and other spokespeople for media appearances.
Provide assistance to affiliates in the development of communications materials and strategies to further the ACLU’s nationwide, non-partisan political agenda and legislative actions.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of professional experience in legislative and political communications strategy.
Strong relationships with national and Washington, D.C.-based political reporters and editors
Excellent research, writing and editing skills; ability to produce clear, concise materials on tight deadlines. The ability to communicate persuasively and professionally, in writing and verbally to a wide variety of media, political, stakeholder and influencer audiences.
Experience and familiarity working with national journalists in print, radio, broadcast, and online, including D.C. media outlets and journalists.
Substantial experience in planning and executing media and other communications strategies.
Experience working on integrated advocacy campaigns and political campaigns, using traditional communications and social media.
Project management and supervision of staff is a plus.
Ability to bring new ideas to our nationwide political strategy, and engage in traditional and social media messaging.
Significant experience and success with social media and digital movement-building tactics.
Strong interest and a regular consumer of all types of news, traditional and online.
Experience working with vendors.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to follow projects through to completion.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work creatively and effectively with others in a team environment.
Strong familiarity with and demonstrated interest in priority issues of the ACLU—including immigration, reproductive rights, voting rights, and privacy/technology—preferred.
Proficiency with Vocus/Cision public relations software a plus.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
COMPENSATION

The ACLU offers compensation commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

Newsroom & Office Assistant

ProPublica is seeking a bright, self-motivated and well-organized administrative professional to join the New York headquarters as the Newsroom and Office Assistant. The Assistant will work in close partnership with the leadership (editor-in-chief, president, managing editor, vice-president/development, director of finance, executive chairman) of the organization as well as the newsroom staff, learning about all aspects of ProPublica’s work. He or she will play a critical role in preparing and managing schedules, interacting with staff and key stakeholders; maintaining a smooth-running and professional office and managing special projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is required to have a strong interest in public affairs, at minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and one to two years of experience in an office setting. The ability to take initiative, coordinate with others and follow through in a dynamic and highly confidential environment is a must. Excellent organizational ability demonstrated in meeting deadlines, setting priorities, maintaining accuracy in details and working in cooperative but self-directed manner are also critical. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. A demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications is essential.

ProPublica is committed to diversity and especially encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply.

Activities will include:

Executive Assistance
Schedule and maintain executive calendars, make appointments and prepare for meetings.
Provide general administrative support to the executive staff.
Coordinate travel arrangements for the executive staff, as needed.

Newsroom
To the extent time permits, assist newsroom staff with mailings, inquiries and special projects as needed.
Provide oversight of ProPublica’s calendar, including timesheet and vacation coordination and tracking for newsroom and administrative staff.
Manage office events, including staff development (brown-bags), annual holiday party and other celebrations.
Collect corporate credit card receipts from journalists and attach to statements on a monthly basis.

Office Management
Act as office manager; including ordering supplies, handling invoices and maintaining relationships with vendors.
Act as liaison with building management.
Field phone calls on main line, responding to queries from readers and directing calls as needed. Provide back-up phone assistance to executives.
Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
Review and distribute mail.
Assist with new employee set-up, including managing security card system.

General
Draft correspondence, administrative and other materials.
Prepare expense and other internal reports.
Act as back-up to director of information technology, performing backups of ProPublica’s servers and reviewing spam filters, etc. as needed.

Senior Digital Writer/Editor

NYU Langone Medical Center, a world-class, patient-centered, integrated, academic medical center, is one of the nation's premier centers for excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and medical education. Located in the heart of Manhattan, NYU Langone is composed of four hospitals - Tisch Hospital, its flagship acute care facility; Rusk Rehabilitation; the Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of only five hospitals in the nation dedicated to orthopaedics and rheumatology; and Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, a comprehensive pediatric hospital supporting a full array of children's health services across the medical center - plus the NYU School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. The medical center's tri-fold mission to serve, teach and discover is achieved 365 days a year through the seamless integration of a culture devoted to excellence in patient care, education and research. For more information, go to www.NYULMC.org.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Digital Writer/Editor.

Position Summary:

Write, edit, and manage content through the expert review process for NYU Langone Medical Center's website. Collaborate and strategize with digital editorial, marketing, media, and departmental staff throughout NYU Langone to create, refresh, and evolve digital content and the medical center's online presence. Work with key stakeholders of the institution to develop clear and effective content for a variety of audiences and channels, including the website, a blog, and social media. Contribute to the social media presence of the medical center. Work closely with the web production staff. May contribute to marketing writing and editing as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as Senior Writer and Editor for NYU Langone website and its many audiences, including patients, physicians, researchers, students, donors, staff, etc. Evaluate existing content for quality and accuracy, and work with key stakeholders to update and generate new content. Recommend new content to be created, as well as appropriate placement of content on website. Work closely with the web production staff to ensure that content is accurate and meets guidelines when produced. May contribute to marketing writing and editing as needed.
Contribute to day-to-day management of social media feeds, including writing, editing, and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube. Contribute to daily editorial calendar of posts regarding beats being covered through digital writing and editing. Moderate comments, and exercise judgment in addressing positive and negative commentary when appropriate. Stay current in social media trends, and recommend new areas of social media outreach.

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Sciences required. At least 3-5 years’ experience at a hospital, academic medical center, healthcare organization, or digital agency required.

Master's Degree in Communications or Science Writing preferred.

NYU Langone Medical Center provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. And just as our employees invest so much in us, we invest in our employees. We're pleased to have one of the most competitive compensation packages not only among New York's hospitals and healthcare institutions, but within the corporate sector as well.

We begin with exceptional medical, dental, and drug coverage. We enhance this basic coverage with comprehensive wellness programs, and supplement those with retirement investment and benefits plans, and generous paid time off allowances. Add to that a very attractive tuition program, and you'll see just some of the ways that NYU Langone Medical Center demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

NYU Langone Medical Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

We require applications to be completed online.

If you wish to view NYU Langone Medical Center's EEO policies, please click here . Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm for more information.