The Public Relations Specialist will lead and coordinate the organization's overall communications strategy and message. Reporting to the Director, the Public relations Specialist will work collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and implement communication strategies to broaden visibility and share of voice of The Buddy Fund’s nonprofit programs and oversee organizational messaging.

Responsibilities
Be a part of the team in putting forth programs and strategies that maximizes the impact our programs and that extend our mission.
Develop and distribute to the media The Buddy Fund’s core messages to ensure organizational consistency.
Identify significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support The Buddy Fund’s work, and create and implement plans to exploit them.
Field media response to inquiries about The Buddy Fund.

Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passion for the animals

Required time: Part time, minimum 10 hours per week
Hourly compensation commensurate with experience.

Job ID: RAC20150806-70059

Description:

Associate Director-SAT School Day

Position Summary

Responsible for overall management of SAT School Day and institutional publications, operational communications, and Web content across all functional areas – preparation and test information, registration, test administration, score reporting, matters of test security, and any other program initiatives and issues requiring communication to schools, and students. Responsible for managing and executing event-driven SAT School Day communications, as well as all aspects of publications workflow, including vendor publications work and other internal stakeholders, including College Board Operations, Customer Service, Test Development, Research, Assessment Marketing, State & District Partnerships, and Communications Marketing departments, and external vendors, including ETS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Web and Email Content:

* Lead development of all SAT and SAT School Day operational content on the Web. Project manage all Web-based content for the SAT School Day and related institutional content, including cross-functional project management of ongoing and planned updates and development and execution of communication plans for internal and external information dissemination. Collaborate with staff who manage PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9 content to incorporate content that accurately reflects the vertical alignment of assessments and benefits of the entire SAT Suite of Assessments.
* Gather requirements to develop and implement processes for ensuring high-quality, consistent, and accurate Web and email communications to all SAT School Day constituents. Responsible for managing routine and non-routine constituent email communications, including those generated by the SAT online registration and score reporting applications, as well as the annual updating of SAT School Day content regarding Web functionality.
* Work with contract and product managers as well as operational staff to plan and execute SAT School Day email communications, including developing content, securing appropriate lists, and ensuring appropriate quality control of all aspects of delivery. Develop and manage web, email, and print content aimed at contract administrators, educators, and students in support of bulk registration processes. Coordinate content in other SAT Suite of Assessment publications and communications regarding bulk registration.
* Manage the program’s involvement with SAT and SAT School Day user acceptance activities related to the Web and online registration and, as the program’s representative, work in close conjunction with the registration team, marketing, communications, and IT staff in planning for future enhancements and content integration activities associated with other College Board, SAT Program, and Web initiatives.

Print Content:

* Work with operations in the management of ETS publications development and print production for the SAT School Day product, including setting and maintaining project deliverables. Analyze and define the scope and level of effort for any additional publications requirements that arise, including costs, timing, additional resourcing, and other considerations.
* Work with Assessment Marketing in the management of MAPS design and production of publications supporting the SAT School Day product, including managing content contributors, overseeing operational and other stakeholder reviews, and ensuring alignment with product management and divisional goals.
* Manage all cross-functional tasks for SAT School Day printed publications, promotional pieces, and operational forms. Gather requirements for, and lead content management of, SAT School Day registration materials, test center supervisor manuals, forms, instructions, and training materials. Deliver accurate, consistent, and high quality SAT School Day publications directed at students and those who advise or recruit them.
* Understand contractual requirements for state institutional customers such as Michigan, Maine, Delaware, and Iowa, and ensure all publications and specialized content are developed and delivered as required.
* Work with various internal departments (Operations, Product Management, Marketing and Publication Services, Web Services, IT Delivery Services, Assessment Marketing, Communications) and external entities (e.g., ETS) to accomplish these tasks and ensure that all projects remain on schedule and on budget. Edit and produce all SAT School Day print publications in WoodWing Enterprise, the College Readiness Assessment content management system.

Other Project Work:

* Serve as key contributor to projects and initiatives that enhance the test day experience for professionals and students. Work with SAT Operations and ETS to enhance supervisor training in support of special state initiatives and to improve the quality of SAT administration practices and staff development.
* Manage publications budgets and work with SAT budget manager to ensure all budget activities and entries are managed with the tightest oversight for quality and accuracy. Research budget variances at the direction of the Senior Director. Perform a variety of management tasks related to the SAT institutional product offerings, which include: contributing to overall strategic planning, assisting in the development of program plans and budgets, leading the alignment of program communications with the work of other departments/divisions/consultants, and performing management tasks related to the communications projects of the SAT Program and all of its services and products to secondary schools, districts, states, and colleges, as needed.
* Performa variety of program evangelist functions that may include: providing information or materials in response to telephone or written requests, acting as an internal consultant to College Board staff in pertinent areas of responsibility, and meeting with outside individuals or institutions to provide information about the College Board programs or services. Represent the SAT Program at selected national, regional, and state meetings of secondary and higher education associations.

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Contacts:

College Readiness Assessments publications and community team; College Readiness Assessment policy and product management, including score reporting and registration teams; Reston Operations; MAPS; Brand Experience; IT and email teams; SDP; Legal; AD&D; and Research.

External Contacts:

ETS, Pearson, Xerox and other external vendors, test center supervisors and other constituents as appropriate. District and state educators involved with SAT School Day and other institutional products. High school and college members/constituents as well as student users of Web content.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, plus 4-6 years of editorial (Developmental Editor experience)and publishing experience in education or a related field. Experience using a content management system and/or Adobe InCopy a plus (training will be provided).

Related Skills and Other Requirements:

* Computer proficiency, including Microsoft office applications
* Superior editing/writing skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Understanding of the academic environment
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills
* Problem resolution/negotiation skills
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
* Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Requirements:
Desired Travel Less than 25%
Areas of Expertise Editorial
Highest Level of Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location New York, NY
Years of Relevant Experience 4-5

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Findyr is the offline search engine that enables media and organizations to find breaking, on-the-ground content from all over the world. We’re investor-backed startup in the heart of Silicon Alley, and we’re seeking a freelance/part-time journalist/journalism intern to support our Marketing and Community Management Team.

This is a unique opportunity to combine Internet technology, international relations and journalism. You’ll help grow the Findyr Reporter, our hyper-local news offering.

Specifically, your work will include:

 Writing News Reports

 Research

 Social Media Communications

 Communicating with users around the world

What’s in it for you?

 Incredible opportunity for experience

 Travel and food stipend

 Hourly wages or other compensation depending on experience

 Possibility to turn this into a full time position

Seeking Adjunct Instructor to teach "New Media Newsroom" course in the fall of 2015. This is an basic course in digital journalism for Media & Communications majors. M.A. in Journalism required. This is a hybrid course that meets once a week.

TOGY is looking for International Business Journalists. Candidates would be responsible for research, conducting face to face interviews with business executives and compiling comprehensive energy reports.

Your responsibilities

•Conducting interviews with business executives and government leaders
•Compiling editorial materials; keeping updated on local industry events, trends
•Writing and editing content, follow-up on interview transcriptions, organising and managing all editorial aspects of the book
•Working abroad 11 months of the year
•Attending relevant exhibitions, conferences, cocktails or PR activities

Qualities we are looking for

•Candidates who are hard-working and can work effectively within a team
•Excellent adaptability to an international environment with a wide exposure to various cultures and customs
•Ambitious, results-driven, competitive, self-starter
•A highly independent and vivacious personality
•A desire to earn a very competitive salary and live a jet-set lifestyle
•Year‐round availability and the flexibility to live anywhere in the world for 3-5-month consecutive projects
•Excellent personal and professional presentation
•Can meet tight deadlines and keep a cool head under pressure

Candidate requirements

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a reputable university with a sound knowledge of international political, business and economic affairs
•One to three years of work experience (preferably in journalism or the oil and gas industry)
•Fluent in both written and spoken English with additional language such as Spanish, Portuguese or French
•Results‐driven, ambitious, energetic, flexible
•No travel restrictions
•1 to 4 years work experience

What we offer

•Travel for 11 months a year
•Attractive compensation package, including international health insurance
•Dynamic working environment
•Excellent financial package with a base salary and high commissions
•Work expenses covered including accommodation, communication and travel
•Full initial training and fast-track promotion to mid‐level team member, and subsequently to Project Director
•The opportunity to meet world leaders, senior government officials, top CEOs and the most influential contacts worldwide

Essential Functions:

- Generating story ideas related to financial employment and careers
- Daily updating of eFinancialCareers
- Development of sources throughout the investment and financial industries
- Reporting of hard news and feature articles for eFinancialCareers and identification and analysis of industry hiring and salary trends
- Develop followings on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media networks
- Work to boost traffic with NA audiences through various distribution platforms
- Proof read and copy edit articles by outside writers and contributors and perform basic quality-control checks on postings to the website
- Supervise contract writer when hired
- Editing, writing of Morning Coffee newsletter and others as needed
- Reply to user e-mails and comments

Additional Responsibilities

- Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

- Degree in journalism, English, finance or related fields
- Strong reporter and editor, coverage of financial services preferred
- Understanding of securities industry and corporate finance
- Familiarity with blogs, video blogs and other areas of online publishing
- Familiarity with website management and production tools such as blogging services and Photoshop
- Self motivation and ability to work under deadline pressure
- Collaborative attitude able to work with marketing and sales teams as needed

This position is based in Manhattan and may require a modest amount of travel.

We are seeking a Freelance Writer to join our growing firm.

As a Freelance Writer, you will research and write weekly, original articles for our blog. Your articles will cover job search strategy, career advancement, technology or productivity trends, industry news, and related topics.

Proficiencies and Requirements:
- Journalism or related field preferred
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Proficiency with WordPress

Millennium Promise seeks a freelance writer and project coordinator to support our Development team in New York. Applications are due June 15, 2015. See detailed requirements and application instructions below. Thank you for your interest in Millennium Promise!

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the production of high quality reports for donors and the board of directors. This includes drafting, editing, and proofreading, as well as working with teams in New York and Africa to gather necessary information, field questions, compile drafts, circulate drafts for review, revise drafts, and finalize reports.
• Distill information from technical and field reports in order to highlight appropriate programmatic information.
• Help with design and formatting of reports using Microsoft Word following existing templates. May also be asked to prepare PowerPoint presentations for board meetings.
• Assist with other writing and editing projects, including strategic planning and business plan documents from Millennium Village teams.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills with evidence of strong writing and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills, and basic Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity and/or interest in issues related to international development
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and juggle multiple projects
• Ability to work independently as well as with team members
• Ability to analyze and integrate information clearly, quickly, and consistently
• Positive attitude, flexibility, patience, and good sense of humor

Reporting
This position reports to the Director of Development & Communications.

Location
This position is based in New York City.

This position is open to NYU undergraduate and graduate students. Knowledge of video camera operation, video production, event logistics and audio/video support are required. Qualities preferred are energetic, meticulous, punctual and, most importantly, an appreciation for and dedication to delivering an outstanding event experience for all guests. This position pays $11 per hour. Please note that this position may require an irregular schedule that is largely driven by the dates and times of our events.

Primary duties include:
- Operate a digital video camera to record events
- Setup and troubleshoot audio/video equipment for events (projectors, wired microphones, speakers, lights, wireless devices)
- Setup event space per event requirements (arrange tables, chairs, podiums, reception space)
- Secure all equipment after events
- May be required to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Recorded video may serve as an important element in several highly visible digital marketing campaigns. Therefore, for the right candidate, this can be a fantastic opportunity for a student looking to develop and refine their video portfolio.

In the past year, the ACLU has introduced a dedicated Marketing Unit within the Communications Department. The Marketing Unit is responsible for promoting the ACLU’s mission and its brand through the media, web communications, publications, multi-faceted campaigns, events and special projects. In addition to building a stronger and more consistent organizational image, the Unit is also focused on building loyalty between the institution and its various stakeholders. The Communications/Online Marketing Manager will be primarily responsible for managing and marketing the ACLU’s newly launched online store. In addition, the Online Marketing Manager will contribute to the development of other related projects undertaken by the Unit. The position reports to the Associate Director for Communications/Marketing.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage aclu.org/shop, track performance and grow online revenue.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital, ACLU Action, Communications, and Membership teams as well as aclu.org/shop vendors to increase store visibility, merchandise revenue, supporter engagement, and membership.
• Monitor current events and assist with implementation of quick response merchandising and visual commerce strategies.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, photographers, technicians and ACLU staff to develop new products and product lines for the online store. Create related marketing materials and maintain store web pages.
• Actively seek product placement opportunities to increase visibility and effectively communicate ACLU's brand.
• Manage the online store budget;
• inventory movement/reconciliation, merchandise reorders and internal merchandise requests.
• Develop and review metrics to assess the effectiveness of marketing efforts related to merchandise and publications; develop appropriate strategic marketing plans.
• Plan and implement activities and events, including tradeshows, exhibitions, and other opportunities to increase store visibility and strengthen ACLU-brand awareness.
• Develop and sustain brand identity through social media outlets, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social commerce and other new media opportunities.
• Collaborate with Affiliate Support staff to ensure brand cohesion across ACLU state affiliate groups/offices, including developing a new internal Affiliate online merchandise site.
• Identify new opportunities to promote the ACLU brand through social media and other online tools.
• Staff internal and external marketing events as needed.
• Produce and post marketing content online (including for the ACLU website and social media) and through ACLU email lists.
• Maintain and update vendor lists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minimum of three years professional public relations or marketing experience required. Online retail experience required and some nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and writing.
• Experience with a range of social media and social media marketing tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to interact with outside vendors and across organizational departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while demonstrating grace under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent Internet and general research skills preferred.
• Interest in civil liberties and civil rights and experience with advocacy campaigns preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.