A professional Administrative Assistant who balances working in a true team environment with strong working relationships and business professionalism is the ideal candidate for this position. If you are motivated by contributing to the greater good, sustained by a personal goal of excellence and hold yourself to the highest standards of productivity and teamwork, you have attributes that would fit well in our unique environment.

This position is with Spectrum News, an online resource for news on autism research. We offer a highly professional environment coupled with an employee-friendly and family-oriented work atmosphere.

This position will support the Spectrum Web Team. The Administrative Assistant will support the Editor-in-Chief ofSpectrum as well as spend a portion of their time supporting a team of 7–8 members with a variety of administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
General administrative support
Scheduling appointments and meetings
Tracking projects
Documenting minutes
Managing contracts and invoices
Making and coordinating travel arrangements
Tracking and managing expenses
Creating professional and organized documents utilizing Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Corresponding with team members and other direct contacts
Liaising with scientists and other significant professionals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience
At least five years in a similar role
Experience working in the fields of medicine or science helpful, but not required
Experience with content management systems and HTML strongly preferred

Related Skills & Other Requirements
Strong computer skills, particularly with email, word processing and spreadsheets
Familiarity with Google Docs and DropBox
Sound judgment and discretion
Excellent interpersonal skills
Relaxed and friendly personality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be independent, proactive and able to anticipate needs based on commitments, calendar and workload
Strong administrative, coordination and organization skills with extreme attention to detail
Punctual and reliable

The Simons Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

The Office of School Support and Supervision (OSSS) is part of the NYCDOE Division of the Senior Deputy Chancellor and School Support. OSSS supports all NYCDOE field staff (superintendents and Borough Field Support Center (BFSC) staff) in order to support instruction and student achievement, engage families, and help implement citywide initiatives to more than 1,600 New York City public schools.

As a member of the OSSS School Workflow Management (SWM) team, the communications analyst will play a critical role in streamlining Central asks of superintendent teams, BFSC teams, and principals. The School Workflow Management team carries out this work by ensuring that principals and field staff receive high-quality, actionable, and reliable information via the Chancellor’s publications: Principals’ Weekly and Field Support for Schools.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Copy Editing (50% time)
 Edit communications in both Field Support for Schools and Principals’ Weekly, the Chancellor’s weekly publications that communicate NYCDOE policies and other information to all field staff and principals.
 Work with NYCDOE Central office teams to develop communications plans in order to deliver timely, clear, and concise communications to superintendents, Borough Field Support Center staff, and schools through the weekly publications.
 Provide copy editing support to Central office staff on additional publications to schools, including guidance and policy documents.

Quantitative Analysis (30% time)
 Conduct research on how subscribers and submitters use the weekly publications and use responses to inform decisions.
 Collect, and analyze data regarding the volume, content, submitters, and recurrences of policy announcements.
 Write reports based on analytical results to inform the team’s publication process.

Online Publishing (20% time)
 Provide technical support for the publications, including posting and updating hyperlinks, prioritizing announcements, managing the Table of Contents in the weekly communications, and other related tasks.
 Help the team develop and implement an improved online publishing system for the weekly communications.

Qualifications:
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in public education, communications, public policy, political science, operations, or a related field.
 Proficiency in online publishing, including experience with content management systems, website design and maintenance, and internet security is preferred.
 Microsoft Office platforms, particularly Word and Excel.
 Proficiency in quantitative analysis, including working knowledge of data analysis, table management and graph development in Excel.

Minds Matter of NYC, a not-for-profit organization that brings high-achieving and motivated high school students from low-income families together with dedicated volunteers to achieve academic excellence and expand educational horizons, is recruiting new Writing & Critical Thinking (“W&CT”) Advisors and Test Prep Instructors for the 2015-2016 school year.

This is an excellent opportunity for journalism students to use their writing and communications skills to give back to deserving local high school students.

W&CT Advisors
- Writing & Critical Thinking Advisors help students develop critical thinking and writing skills, including structuring arguments and logical reasoning.

Test Prep Instructors
- Test Prep Instructors are trained to guide students through a structured weekly curriculum that helps students improve PSAT, SAT, and ACT scores.

Here are some links to learn more about the program and to apply:
Learn More: www.mindsmatternyc.org
Application: www.mindsmatternyc.org/volunteers/

The Content Editor will assist in managing multi-channel content programs, creating content plans and working with strategy, account, design, video, print and technical team members to execute and deliver content. The ideal candidate will have experience writing and editing as well as be comfortable pitching in on digital content strategies and working on everything from the initial brainstorming to trafficking content to editing. In this role, the editor will manage freelancers, assign and edit content, keep the content moving, brainstorm and pitch ideas and generally stay flexible on a group of wide-ranging financial content projects.

Minimum qualifications/requirements include:
• 3-5 years editorial experience in a news organization, agency or client-side business (Bonus points for business/financial content knowledge)
• Strong digital content experience
• Outstanding editorial skills; the ideal candidate will have experience editing for content, scope, flow, style and adherence to quality standards
• Ability to manage a large amount of copy for several publications
• Strategic mindset
• Experience managing freelancers

The Portfolio Marketing Manager will oversee marketing content initiatives, both internal and external, across multiple platforms and formats to drive sales, engagement, retention, leads and customer action. This individual should understand content development, brand consistency, segmentation and localization, analytics and meaningful measurement of social and content marketing tactics. The candidate will collaborate with public relations, communications, product marketing, and digital marketers to ensure consistent messaging and a flow of valuable materials consistent with our new work of marketing. Ultimately, the Portfolio Marketing Content Specialist thinks and acts like a publisher/journalist, leading the development of content initiatives with excellence, and linking them with craftsmanship to messaging and business objectives. This includes:

Ensuring all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality and tone of voice, and optimized for search and user experience for all channels of content including online, social media, email, point of purchase, mobile, video, print and in-person. This is to be done for each buyer persona within the enterprise.

Mapping out a content strategy and communicating it that supports and extends marketing initiatives, both short- and long-term, determining which methods work best and why. Agile focus and continuous evolvement of strategy based on metric feedback is key.

The development of a functional content calendar throughout the enterprise verticals, and defining the owners in each vertical to particular persona groups.

Collaborating with freelance writers, editors, content strategists; be an arbiter of best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and style.

Integration of content activities within traditional marketing campaigns.

Conducting ongoing usability tests to gauge content effectiveness. Gathering data and handle analytics (or supervise those who do) and make recommendations based on those results. Working with owners of particular content to revise and measure particular content and marketing goals.

Developing standards, systems and best practices (both human and technological) for content creation, distribution, maintenance, content retrieval and content repurposing, including the real-time implementation of content strategies.

Establishing work flow for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and retiring content.

Work with technical team to implement appropriate Content Management System (CMS).

Conducting periodic competitive audits.

Supervising the maintenance of content inventories and matrices.

Ensuring consistent global experience and implement appropriate localization/translation strategies. Required

Bachelor's Degree
Basic knowledge in Content marketing
Basic knowledge in Digital marketing
Readiness to travel 10% travel annually
English: Fluent

Preferred

Master's Degree
At least 1 year experience in Content marketing
At least 1 year experience in Digital marketing

IBM is seeking the next generation of creative individuals with a hunger for innovation and a knack for marketing to join our Performance Marketing team.

As the newest IBM Marketing group, we think big, start small, and scale fast – and work beside some of the best agile development teams to bring our ideas to life. Performance Marketing is leading the transformation to build a smarter business; it’s where smart analytics, innovative strategies, and intuitive design principles are applied to create the next generation of tools and platforms for IBM marketers. From the get-go, you will have the opportunity to impact marketing strategy at a global level and work with some of the brightest data scientists, social media ninjas, and world-class designers in the industry.

We are looking for individuals who:
• Have a passion for solving complex problems applying design thinking, user centric principles, technology, and data.
• Are able to help others craft an understanding of a market, its audiences, and key messages that drive engagement.
• Think digitally – understand the principles of content life cycle management, from creation, production, analytics and optimization

The Perks
• Our office digs are located at 51 Astor Place, in the heart of the Silicon Alley, New York City
• Not ready to ditch your notebook? Learn key marketing and analytical skills in our new employee onboarding program
• We care about results; how you get work done is up to you. Our hours are often flexible because the work is constantly changing
• No cube life for us! Our marketing labs are designed for collaboration—desks, couches, whiteboard walls and even a ping pong table
• Get involved in our community service, social events, and professional development workshops. It’s like you never left campus
• 380,000 employees,170 countries, unlimited career opportunities with our network
• Big name company with small, agile teams—get one-on-one mentoring and showcase your work
• Competitive salary, benefits, and vacation time; only the best for our employees Required

High School Diploma/GED
Basic knowledge in digital marketing
Basic knowledge in social media and building communities
Readiness to travel 10% travel annually
English: Fluent

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Basic knowledge in problem solving and analytical skills
Basic knowledge in developing strategic marketing campaigns
Basic knowledge in industry standard design processes, methods, and tools
Basic knowledge in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Basic knowledge in web and mobile development and related skills, documentation, business tools and methodologies, troubleshooting and problem resolution, and customer facing experience
At least 6 months experience in working in a collaborative and driven environment (this can include classroom and/or internship setting)
At least 6 months experience in visual, interactive, User experience (UX) or industrial design
At least 6 months experience in working within a cross-functional team and handling multiple projects with tight deadlines

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Trained in multi-media communications, passionate about science and technology, skilled in explaining highly technical research topics in engaging plain language. If this sounds like you, we have a position that could be a great fit for your talents.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is looking for an entry level science communicator with a full complement of skills: writing, presentations, photography, and video. This position is located in the Public Affairs Office at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland near Washington, DC. If you have a love for science and technology and would like to join one of the world’s leading science and research organizations, please review the job description.

Job duties include leading and coordinating tours of laboratories and research facilities, answering or redirecting general inquiries from the public, writing articles and announcements for NIST employees and staff, capturing photos and videos of NIST activities, and assisting in managing digital assets like photographs and website content.

The position requires excellent written, oral, and visual communications skills. Candidates must have a strong interest in science and science-communications. Also required are excellent interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with NIST technical staff members and other NIST stakeholders. Candidates must also have creative and technical skills in creating and managing photographs and other digital assets.

To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit www.nist.gov

U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $43,057 - $75,395
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Applications Due By (Closing Date): October 13, 2015
Vacancy Announcement Number: NISTOD-2015-0024
Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416498500

Development Communications Writer

Reports to Director of Development Communications

Summary:
Under moderate supervision and with moderate latitude for independent judgment, assists in the development and production of print and electronic fundraising and development communications materials for both internal and external audiences of donors and prospective donors, and generally ensures that fundraising and development communications materials adhere to high editorial standards and incorporate appropriate messaging.

Key responsibilities:
Develop awareness of funding priorities and initiatives, as well as academic programs and faculty activities, for use in printed and electronic fundraising and development communications materials. Incorporate messaging points in printed and electronic fundraising and development communications materials as appropriate.

Research, write, and edit content for Pratt’s promotional, fundraising, and stewardship materials, including major gift proposals, grant and sponsorship reports, funding area direct mail and brochures (e.g., The Fund for Pratt, Planned Giving) as well as articles for the Inspire giving newsletter, DxD corporate publication, and Prattfolio magazine. Draft content with input from the Director of Development Communications and the Directors of Development. Work with Directors of Development to obtain appropriate approvals where needed.

Provide administrative support to the Director of Development Communications and the Creative Services team in creating content for print and electronic advancement publications.

Assist with photo research and distribution of Prattfolio magazine.

Draft remarks and talking points for President Schutte and other senior Pratt administrators for fundraising, cultivation, recognition, and other advancement-related events.

Assist with editorial review of all printed and electronic fundraising materials (i.e., brochures, event invitations, email blasts, etc.).

Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related discipline

Experience: At least three years of relevant work experience, preferably in a higher education environment; demonstrated experience in development communications and/or external affairs writing for a non-profit institution; demonstrated ability to adapt style and tone to conform with institutional branding and for diverse speakers; demonstrated understanding of fundraising and constituent engagement. Experience with comprehensive or capital campaigns, event planning, and donor relations desired.

Skills: Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, familiarity with Raiser’s Edge. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities
• Enter book kits, thematic kits, and other content into the Content Management System, reviewing and revising as necessary
• Upload images, PDFs, and other files into the Content Management System, writing titles and short descriptions, as necessary
• Program weekly refreshes of site using Content Management System
• Edit existing site content to improve formatting and fix any errors
• Keep track of content and assets using spreadsheets set up by team
• Assist with other projects, as assigned
• Contribute to special programs and team initiatives
• Work with the rest of the editorial team to constantly improve the quality of content on the website
• Liaise with freelancers, interns, and other Scholastic divisions as appropriate
• Reply to website customer queries as requested

Qualifications
• Experience in magazine, newspaper or online editorial preferred
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines
• Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be creative, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to navigate effectively on the Internet
• Previous work with a Content Management System a plus

Temporary Position
• This is a part-time (21-25 hours per week) temporary position
• The editorial assistant will work in the office. This is not a remote position.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Proactive and responsible.
*Passionate about education.
*Experience producing, shooting and editing

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Working with the EdLab team to document and produce interviews and lectures that occur onsite and around campus
*Editing with Adobe Premiere
*Filming with Canon DSLRs and Sony HD and 4K Camcorders
*Working with the video team to convey meaningful content in creative and engaging ways