We are looking for a freelance writer who can support our team with writing and copywriting in a variety of settings – from fun, different projects to more traditional pieces like an annual report. We will pay a competitive hourly rate. The content is unique, and the projects will be fun and engaging to work on – a really cool opportunity for a strong, versatile writer (especially one with some kind of education, social good, or policy background)!

Responsibilities:

- Developing and maintaining (1) proposals, (2) marketing communications, and (3) relationships with funders via telephone and written correspondence.
- Maintaining calendar; ensuring deadlines are met; developing comprehensive relationships to ensure dependable revenue stream.
- Ensuring Thank You notes are completed.
- Compiling and maintaining listserv of press and media contacts.

Ideal Candidate:

- Currently in graduate school.
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications (or equivalent).
- Outstanding writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in excellent interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Passionate about his/her work and opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a small, but established non-profit.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Creativity; out-of-the-box thinker.

Resourceful and versatile writer to cover companies, career and management topics for NYC startup. Research and report, conduct interviews and spot trends. Ability to write compelling posts, site and email copy, headlines and subject lines essential, as is comfort interviewing senior executives and working on multiple projects.

 1- 3 years reporting experience
 ability to handle multiple projects
 attention to deadlines and detail-obsessed
 knowledge of WordPress and SEO a plus

EdLab at Teachers College Columbia University is seeking part time video producers. The responsibilities of this position include:

- Working with the EdLab team to document and produce interviews, lectures, and other events that occur onsite and around campus.

- Working with Final Cut and/or Adobe Premiere.

- Working with digital video cameras.

- Working with the video team to convey meaningful content in creative and engaging ways.

- Being proactive and responsible.

- Being passionate about education.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to edlabjobs@tc.columbia.edu

Information about this and other current team openings are available at the EdLab Careers page at:

http://edlab.tc.columbia.edu/index.php?q=node/8297

We're looking for an outstanding candidate to fill our first content analyst position in SeatGeek's communications department. The ideal candidate will not only be an outstanding writer with previous journalism/PR experience and demonstrable outreach skills, but also someone with a knack for numbers and a willingness to dig into data to unearth interesting insights to share with target audiences, websites and blogs.

In many ways, this person will be a "data journalist" who actively works to communicate unique and interesting facts on fan demand for event tickets unearthed from SeatGeek's large proprietary database. This will involve not only conducting research and writing effective content—whether in the form of an email, blog post, Tweet or in-depth article—but also disseminating that content to appropriate sites and contacts. This strategy has been enormously successful over the past few years with major media outlets, meaning there are countless opportunities with lesser (by size) outlets that have yet to see our ticketing data. That's where you come in.

Data research and successful link acquiring outreach will be the primary responsibility of the content analyst. This role will report to the Director of Communications, but the outreach targets will be driven by ongoing research alongside our Head of SEO, meaning you'll get exposure to two key areas within SeatGeek's customer acquisition team.

The NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) is the City’s agency responsible for child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services dedicated to protecting, supporting and promoting the well-being of our City’s children, youth and families each and every day. The Division of Communications and Community Affairs (CCA) is seeking a Deputy Press Secretary to assist in executing the agency’s public information strategy. The chosen candidate will assist in the agency’s day-to-day press operations, will manage and cultivate relationships with Spanish-language press outlets and will focus on the agency’s social media strategies.

The Office of Communications, which is within CCA, handles a high volume of inquiries from reporters, members of the public, stakeholders, and is responsible for communicating complex, confidential and nuanced issues with clarity and accuracy, under the direction of the Division’s Deputy Commissioner. Reporting to the Press Secretary, the Deputy Press Secretary’s job duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Conducting proactive press outreach to promote agency initiatives through media exposure;
· Assisting with the response to daily media requests;
· Drafting press releases, advisories, speeches, talking points and related presentations and information;
· Developing and maintaining media lists;
​· Monitoring and contributing to the Agency's social media presence;
​· Tracking agency press coverage; and
· Preparing agency officials for interviews

PREFERRED SKILLS:
The preferred candidate will exhibit excellent verbal, writing, organization and editing skills as well as interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record as a self-starter and team-player. Furthermore, proven experience writing and editing press releases, speeches, and related communication materials in addition to experience in social media outreach and communications management. The preferred candidate will possess the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines. Previous experience in social or youth services and/or in government is strongly preferred. Furthermore, bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of social services or related experience in organizations dealing directly with children and/or adolescents; such as (but not limited to) child welfare agencies, day-care, educational institutions, mental health groups, pediatrics, juvenile justice. At least eighteen months of the required experience must be in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity.
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity. A Master's degree in Social Work may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

As Director, Digital Marketing you will be part content developer, part growth hacker, part website manager, part creative marketer, and completely metrics-driven. We are looking for an individual that has an entrepreneurial mentality. The successful candidate will have experience in user growth, developer marketing and marketing analytics, and have the ability to execute to maximize our traffic potential across our entire digital broadcasting network and grow our brand.

You will align the digital strategy with the Company Vision and manage all facets of the digital marketing and promotions strategy for both individual client brands as well as BroadcastMed, including: paid and organic search, email outreach, social media, mobile, partner channel promotions, loyalty programs, incentive programs and public relations.

The right candidate will have enormous ambition and be driven to do “whatever it takes” to deliver the best metrics and ROI. We are proud of what we've built and want to be surrounded by people who are always finding opportunities to try something new and grow. As Director, Digital Marketing, you will have a terrific compensation package and bonus opportunity, plus a seat at the company’s leadership table.

Are you an innovator who is passionate about data, product design/development and content marketing? Do you understand how they all work together? If so, this is your opportunity! Use your talent where you can make a difference - contact us now.

Responsibilities include:
-Align company marketing and affiliate promotions with corporate strategy by developing and executing multi-channel programs that build engagement with target audiences of physicians and other allied healthcare professionals
-Plan and execute all web, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media, display advertising campaigns and partner channel promotions
-Refine reporting structure and measure performance of all digital campaigns and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
-Plan, execute test and evaluate the user experience across multiple channels and customer touch points
-Actively participate in new business development and client presentations
-Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
-Serve as a digital strategy advisor to both account leads (internal) and clients (external)
-Working with account teams, grow promotions revenue by demonstrating the value of our digital services to clients
-Serve as thought leader in aligning digital strategy, technology and production innovation with business goals and objectives
-Define key business challenges and needs in the digital space
-Train and lead a small staff of digital marketing and promotions specialists

Desired Skills and Experience:
-Minimum 3+ years’ experience driving user growth and site traffic
-Obsessed with next generation best practices in user growth techniques, marketing technologies and analytics
-Ability to be strategic as well as hands-on and tactical
-Proven experience developing and implementing multi-faceted marketing and promotions programs
-Experience developing creative content strategies with an eye-for-design and strong, hands-on copywriting skills
-Understanding of how user data can drive and validate audience acquisition, retention and product development decisions
-Proven experience in management and communications with internal and external stakeholders
-BA/BS in related discipline; MBA preferred

The primary responsibilities of the Newzulu NY Weekend Editor will be to:

1. Fact-check and verify to the highest journalistic standards incoming story submissions from contributors on weekends.
2. Repackage stories for our wire partners and media clients including video editing skills.
3. Manage the dynamic US community of Newzulu contributors (Newzulu.us) and expand it exponentially.
4. Helping to establish Newzulu as the US’s premier freelance journalism platform.

This role will work with the Newzulu.us Managing Editor as well as the Newzulu Global Editor-in-Chief, based in London, as well as the global network of Newzulu weekend editors.

Daily tasks and desired qualities include, but are not limited to:

* Editorial and strategic management of the Newzulu.us site as well as Newzulu Wire
* Strong editorial skills: Reviewing, validating and publishing contributions (photos, videos and articles) on-the-fly, identifying and designating contributions with high news value
* Basic video filming/editing skills a plus
* Highly connected to the daily and long-term news agenda in the US and reactiveness to news stories as they break/unfold; issuing “Newscalls” to contributors and finding new potential contributors
* Collaborate with media sales team of our partner newswires and the Newzulu Paris team to ensure that contributions are published as quickly as possible, distributed and sold on the broadest possible basis in the US and abroad
* Management of a creative and buzz-worthy social media presence
* Be a model Newzulu contributor, by submitting interesting and well-produced stories on a regular basis
* Impeccable English spelling and grammar, intermediate level Spanish, French and other languages a plus

The ideal candidate for this position is a high-level energy journalist-entrepreneur hybrid. We're looking for someone with a passion for citizen journalism and news innovation, who has incredibly dynamic vibe, is a self-starter, creative achiever and problem-solver.

The candidate must have a sharp news sense and be able to sniff out good stories from a mile away. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. You must be meticulous about your work and have a background that reflects competence in visual journalism.

We'd like to hear from candidates with a Bachelor's degree or higher and a proven track record of excellence in content contribution and working under pressure with rockstar social media community management skills.

THIS JOB IS BASED IN NEW YORK, USA.

A week-long training period in New York will be required.

The Audience and Business Development Manager will be responsible for the development and management of partnerships and promotions to increase the DuJour Media digital audience. S/he will manage daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of metrics across all channels and platforms. Additionally, s/he will develop a yearly business plan for traffic acquisition, search engine optimization, and standard reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage on-brand partnerships that will assist with the growth of audiences and brand awareness for all digital platforms (web, mobile, app, video, email) including content syndication, distribution, and affiliate relationships.

• Develop and execute high-quality high-scale traffic acquisition opportunities. This includes but is not limited to direct response, remarketing, affiliate marketing, lead generation partnerships, campaigns for new product launches and competitions/sweepstakes.

• Manage SEO efforts and strategy including link building, site accessibility, and keyword research and tagging efforts.

• Manage advertising and sponsorship campaigns - work with sales - forecast, set up and monitor campaigns, create and deliver reports.

• Manage budgeting and forecasting for all acquisition channels and assesses return on investment and program effectiveness

• Develop and monitor metrics, and provide weekly channel reporting to management as well as deep-dive analytics to uncover strategic insights and action plans.

Position Requirements
• 2+ years’ experience in creating and managing audience development for a media company

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Strong analytic skills

• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously

• Proficient in Google Analytics, SEO expertise, knowledge of Word Press and DFP is a plus.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR [COMM-41]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION
Communications Department, NY

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Whether it’s achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin.

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office located in New York City seeks applicants for the full-time position of Media Relations Coordinator.

OVERVIEW

The Media Relations Coordinator is a member of a team of media relations professionals based in the ACLU National offices in New York City and Washington, DC. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual who follows the news regularly and possesses the experience to ensure that the ACLU’s media work runs smoothly. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responds well to multiple demands, and is comfortable as the first line of contact with a variety of audiences including senior staff and reporters affiliated with major broadcast outlets. The position reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Communications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and accurately to a high volume of media calls.
• Draft media materials. Using AP style, review and edit press releases, statements and quick quotes and prepare them for distribution on VOCUS.
• Manage and coordinate press conferences and teleconferences, including logistics and materials.
• Gather and distribute media clips.
• Ensure timely posting of press releases and statements to the organization’s web site.
• Proofread media and other documents.
• Manage the ACLU website Press Center to ensure that it is up to date and effectively showcases organizational spokespeople.
• Develop video reel for Executive Director and major ACLU spokespeople.
• Maintain updated lists of media contacts.
• Edit and organize talking points by issue.
• Coordinate the logistics and maintain and distribute schedules of public anniversaries and other opportunities for media.
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director or Associate Directors for Strategic Communications.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two years professional public relations or media experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Strong media interest, judgment and instincts.
• Related professional experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent research, writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Availability and willingness to check the “media line” after business hours as needed.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while demonstrating grace under pressure.
• Full knowledge of AP style.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet usage. Knowledge of Vocus preferred.
• Interest in civil liberties and civil rights and experience with advocacy campaigns preferred.

COMPENSATION

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

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.
The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.
We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq@aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.
The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”