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.

Digital Book World is looking for an assistant editor to help write news stories, report on emerging trends and issues, and build community engagement.

As assistant editor, you will support the senior editor and be given access to key figures in the publishing industry. This position is ideal for someone who wants to write often and is intensely interested in the future of publishing. There will be no limit to the amount of reporting, writing and interviewing you can do.

DBW is looking for someone who is unafraid to share his or her ideas about what makes quality content and what areas can be improved; someone who takes charge and sees a project through from beginning to end.

Duties include:

Organizing and distributing DBW’s 5x-weekly newsletter, the DBW Daily.
Posting on social media and interacting with readers.
Writing daily news pieces.
Interviewing key publishing figures.
Writing in-depth feature pieces on emerging trends and issues in the digital publishing space.
Helping to organize the DBW Conference + Expo.
Helping to plan monthly webinars.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years newsroom or news writing experience, a demonstrated interest in digital publishing, and experience in the following areas:

SEO
HTML
Wordpress
Photoshop
Social media
Newsletters
Interviewing

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

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.

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.

New York Times best-selling author/New York Times columnist/TV host looking for part-time professional/personal assistant with strong organizational ability, professional courtesy, and research skills to work out of home office in Brooklyn Heights. Responsibilities include:

– Help with research (assembling background material, arranging interviews, transcribing)

– Managing home office (filing, mailing, arranging travel, negotiating speaking contracts)

– Administering author website (updating marketing materials, writing newsletter

– Running personal errands/help with household management/general handiwork

The ideal candidate would be a four-year college graduate–energetic, with a can-do spirit, excited to learn from a leader in the journalism/publishing/television field. Previous occupants have gone on to successful careers in media and the arts. The year-round job involves 10-12 hours a week, spread out over three days, with occasional access by email or telephone.

10-12 hours a week—spread over three days (flexible times)
$15 - $18/hour—with room for growth
Minimum 18-month commitment please

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

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