The Content Marketing Associate will be part of a creative and entrepreneurial team to drive the growth of WES Student Advisor ( www.WESStudentAdvisor.org )—a content-based admissions advisory service for international students applying to study in the US. The individual will be responsible for supporting the realization of the overarching goal of increasing the awareness, interest and engagement of audience through credible and persuasive content. This position is part of an exciting team of WES Research & Advisory Services (http://wes.org/ras/team/).

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop a content plan and growth strategy with manager
• Leverage data/research/technology to develop compelling blog posts
• Use innovative content formats such as infographics and visual data story-telling
• Manage content conception, creation and delivery
• Implement strategy through creative content and campaigns
• Learn and adapt to the emerging digital marketing opportunities
• Identify the best fit content marketing strategies and tools
• Apply different digital marketing tools to achieve desired results
• Continuously improve the content to further enhance the impact
• Ensure best practices in managing email campaigns
• Ensure consistency, quality, accuracy and clarity in all communication
• Work across multiple projects and ensure efficient use of resources
• Undertake additional/special projects as assigned or required
• Coordinate with guest blogger to generate new and diverse content
• Edit and proof work of guest bloggers or peers

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree with focus on consumer marketing (B2C) or digital journalism or creative writing, digital media, business communications, or communication arts. Bachelor’s degree holders with at least two years relevant experiences may apply
• Current master’s degree students will be considered for paid internships as (content marketing assistant). International students on CPT/OPT may apply
• Strong command of written English
• Proven experience with blogging, publishing and content development is required

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Publications and under the oversight of the Senior Vice President for Communications and Publishing, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for concept through execution of design projects for the full range of Commonwealth Fund publications, including reports, briefs, brochures, infographics, and various internal documents, in both digital, print, and social media formats.

The Graphic Designer will maintain a consistent look of all materials needed across media. The Graphic Designer will also provide support to the Assistant Vice President of Online Information and consulting Web Editor in the formatting and posting of content and the curation and selection of all graphics and photography for the Fund’s website, www.commonwealthfund.org.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lay out and format publications, including all text, figures, and art.
• Conceptualize and implement new designs for infographics, special reports, microsites, brochures, social media sites, and promotional and other materials.
• Provide creative direction to the Assistant Vice President of Online Information for interactive and other online features.
• Create multifunctional PDF documents for the Fund website.
• Maintain branding standards and update guidelines as needed. Develop and design new templates, guidelines, and guides.
• Provide support in managing the production of completed files to printers.
• Obtain estimates and negotiate pricing with vendors. Review printer proofs and samples.
• Commission and hire freelance photographers, developers, and designers as needed.
• Coordinate photo shoots and perform digital retouching and color correction. Curate images and maintain photo library.
• Design, format, and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Undertake special design projects as directed.

The Fund’s philosophy on successful performance in the job includes the willingness on the part of all staff members to handle any assignment necessary to further the goals of the institution. This may include taking on responsibility for other program areas or departments if the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of in-house graphic design experience (in an office environment) required. Formal or informal training in graphic design required. Nonprofit experience a plus.
• Education: BFA or BA in graphic design or communication arts preferred.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint.
• Some experience with web design and related applications (e.g. Flash, HTML, CSS, Java Script) a plus. Experience with CMS preferred.
• Understanding of how branding supports non-profit communications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be very detail-oriented and able to work efficiently under tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
• Interest in and a commitment to The Commonwealth Fund’s mission is desirable.

The Fund has a relatively small staff to initiate, develop, and implement projects that will best fulfill its mission of helping Americans lead healthy and productive lives. Judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are traits that are particularly important in an organization of this size, where teamwork is essential to effectiveness. The ability to work collegially with a variety of Fund staff and to assure appropriate professional and management review procedures for publication are key qualifications. Interest in and strong commitment to the Fund’s mission and current grants programs.

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with background and experience. The Fund offers an excellent benefits package (medical/dental insurance, life/disability insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, ample vacation and lunch in staff dining room).

The Commonwealth Fund values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of diverse backgrounds, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To help the managing editor generate, edit, and collaboratively produce a variety of compelling, engaging, effective, and clear content for Bread Blog, its social media platforms, its websites, and any other platforms used by Bread. He/she will co-lead Bread’s social media team; closely coordinates with Bread’s Web and other teams to ensure close integration of all platforms in its various legislative and fundraising campaigns.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
1. Manages and edits Bread Blog. Writes and produces compelling, story-based content and coordinates, edits, and posts entries and graphics to ensure timely coverage of Bread events, people, and issues in the blog
2. Co-manages, generates content, and edits all of Bread’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
3. Grows and supervises the volunteer writers, producers, and contributors to Bread Blog and Bread’s social media accounts
4. Co-leads Bread’s Social Media Team, together with the social media counterpart from the organizing and capacity-building department
5. Coordinates with Web team to maximize the interface between Bread’s print and online platforms, including repackaging print content for use on the website, and developing creative ways to engage online readers
6. Works closely with Bread’s other digital teams, such as the Email Communications Team, to ensure that social media functions are closely integrated with legislative and fundraising campaigns
7. Updates and manages the implementation of all social media-related guidelines in Bread’s Brand and Style Guide
8. Helps solicit, write, and edit features stories related to Bread’s issues.
9. Writes and edits Bread for the World e-newsletters as needed
10. Writes and edits copy for Bread’s print publications, such as Bread Newsletter
11. Helps write and edit all Bread for the World materials, including organizing, marketing, fundraising, campaign emails, media materials, and advocacy campaign materials, and proofreads final proofs
12. Writes Offering of Letters handbooks, features, background papers, speeches, and other materials as needed
13. Ensures that Bread’s communications materials reflect the organization’s point of view, language, and brand, especially in Bread Blog and Bread’s social media channels
14. Acts as managing editor of Bread for the World when needed

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
1. Represents communications department in task forces and work groups in Bread as assigned
2. Work collaboratively with Bread’s coalition partners to plan and implement blogging and social media strategies
3. Other responsibilities and activities as may be assigned by the managing editor and/or the communications director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

The Digital Communications Officer (DCO) uses data, testing, and research to develop and implement strategies to reach new constituencies and deepen engagement with IPPF/WHR’s online communities with the aim of raising the visibility of IPPF/WHR, key staff, and global sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Officer oversees all web properties, social media channels, email marketing, and online fundraising platforms.

The DCO ensures that all digital communications technologies feature high-quality content, align with brand guidelines, and adhere to industry best practices. They also provide guidance to staff on launching new digital technologies and manage these projects, as necessary.

The DCO stays up-to-date of emerging digital communications trends and identifies opportunities to amplify IPPF/WHR’s role as a movement leader and improve the organization’s ability to effectively build an online movement for global sexual and reproductive health and rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the coordination, production, and design of digital communications assets – including content curation, creation, and updates on all digital platforms.
• Collaborate with communications and development team members to ensure our content strategy is seamless across print and online platforms.
• Measure, analyze, and write reports on the impact of digital communications and online fundraising strategies; use data to make ongoing improvements.
• Implement digital fundraising strategy through email marketing, website donations, and social media channels.
• Ensure brand consistency and voice across all digital platforms.
• Hire and manage contracts with consultants – particularly writers, editors, translators, developers, video editors, and photographers.
• Write, edit, proofread, fact check, and curate content for website, blogs, fundraising appeals, newsletters, and social media posts; obtain approvals as necessary.
• Maintain database of domain names, renew domains as appropriate, buy new domains, and process authentication certificates.
• Support programmatic and development staff in determining digital communication needs and design effective solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.

SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS OF IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Educational and professional background involving digital communications, journalism, or related field.
• Strong understanding of the role digital communications plays in a nonprofit environment.
• Professional experience writing and editing text for web in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and commitment to IPPF/WHR's mission and values.
• Familiarity with global sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Exceptionally organized and detail oriented.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of digital communications experience (such as website and social media management), particularly in a nonprofit setting.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Spanish fluency is required.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly produce high quality work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to manage and adeptly prioritize multiple assignments.
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Experience with content management systems, Drupal preferred.
• Experience with CRMs, SalsaLabs preferred.
• Experience with social media scheduling tools, Hootsuite preferred.
• Experience with web, news, and social media monitoring tools: Google Analytics, Meltwater, Rowfeeder, Twitonomy, LikeAlyzer.
• Basic familiarity with design and photo editing programs, such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

We are seeking a writer / blogger for our growing marketing department. The successful candidate for this new, full-time position should be a self-starter with a great eye for spotting best practices in a variety of industries. He or she will write daily content for multiple social media sites and regular content for websites, blogs, newsletters, press releases, white papers, case studies and more. Candidates should have a degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a similar field.

The Associate Director of Communications will develop strategies and manage outreach for a rapidly growing portfolio of projects and dynamic team of issue experts. The Associate Director serves as a key player in enhancing the visibility and impact of the organization’s work, raising the media profile for a wide range of policy and issue advocacy work, as well as our visionary leadership, and elevating Demos as a respected resource for progressive policy analysis. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Development, Advocacy, Research and Legal teams. Must be able to represent the organization well publicly with a variety of target audiences, as well as develop and maintain department systems and infrastructure.

Hedge fund with over $10 billion under management seeks Journalists to conduct grass roots research. Candidate must have superior investigative skills, innate intellectual curiosity, and drive to leave no stone unturned. Position will typically involve learning about a new business, technology, regulation, societal/economic development, etc., framing the issues, and speaking with as many sources as possible. Prompt concise written communications/summaries and creativity in research are imperative.

While this is not an investment analyst position, basic understanding of economics and business and the willingness to learn more are essential. Examining all sides of a question and explaining things simply is quite important.

PRIOR BACKGROUND: 3+years’ experience as a journalist with a demonstrated record of uncovering original information and conveying it in an effective and insightful manner. Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to work well in small teams required. Top performer in work environment and highest standards of integrity a must. Foreign languages including Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese are a plus but not required for all positions.

For initial consideration please submit two (2) clippings which demonstrate the above qualities as well as a brief (brief) explanation of what made you particularly proud of that accomplishment. If your record includes stories where you worked with others, must be able to provide references to validate your individual contribution.

We value diversity highly and actively encourage all applicants to apply, including those who may come from a disadvantaged background. Flexible working hours may be possible for the right candidate.

Where YOU Can Make an Impact

--Build, operate and manage a world-class editorial team from scratch with little oversight. --You will have complete control of hiring and team structure.
--Devise and maintain new editorial guidelines and processes, including integration with cross-functional teams.
--Drive public perception of online education and the career trends news cycle.
--Uphold our high editorial standards while producing a large volume of content.
--Foster an environment of communication and growth for team members.
--Build and maintain relationships with external media organizations and news publications.
--Support outreach team in the pitching of guest post opportunities.
--Liaise with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure content is consistent with overall business strategy.

Your Experience

--Experience hiring, training and coaching, with the ability to offer clear guidance and deliver constructive criticism, including negative reviews if needed.
--Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
--Good sense of narrative, style, and strategy.
--Ability to work accurately and independently in a deadline-driven environment.
--Ability to lead by example in an environment that encourages employees to improve themselves.
--Strong organizational skills with proven ability to juggle multiple stories across formats to meet deadlines.
--Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change—while we are part of a larger organization, we act like a startup and will continue to innovate and grow.
--Demonstrated growth in readership preferred

Basic Qualifications
--A minimum of 5 years experience successfully managing teams of writers or editors at a news outlet with at least 150,000 in daily circulation or 3 million unique visitors monthly preferred.
--A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or an equivalent combination of formal education and directly related experience, is required.
--Fundamental knowledge of digital marketing and SEO preferred

We are looking for a blogger for approximately 1 to 4 hours per week. This position is for someone looking for part-time experience that may help to obtain a full-time Communications, Digital Marketing or PR job. Interest in the Wine & Spirits industry is a plus, but not mandatory. The position will begin as soon as possible and last for approximately 3-4 months, with potentially an option to continue on a part-time (renewable every month) or full-time basis thereafter. We are willing to pay an hourly, or per story/content, rate.

The blogger will be responsible for execution of digital marketing initiatives in support of long-term blog strategies. His/her ultimate goal is to help us develop a loyal online audience of bartenders and consumers that will be engaged in an online craft spirits and cocktails conversation.

Scope of work will include interviewing bartenders, creating content, engaging in online communication, developing a blog strategy, and marketing and positioning the blog. It may also occasionally include maintenance to the design/layout of the blog so WordPress experience is a plus.

Specifically, the candidate will focus on the following:
1) Launch Plan – The candidate will help execute a launch plan for the blog, which would likely include finalizing blog layout/design, defining consumer segments to target and developing a strong and unique market positioning
2) Content Creation – The candidate must be willing to network with bartenders and other industry gatekeepers to conduct interviews and create content geared toward our audience
3) Digital Marketing Plan – The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and growing our blog, which would likely include implementing the acquisition plan, understanding the competitive landscape, interfacing among multiple social media platforms and developing our PR strategy, to name a few

Qualifications

Education / Career:
• A Masters degree in Journalism AND/OR
• An MBA in Marketing from a top tier business school AND/OR
• Work experience in marketing/communications/PR at a consumer products company, preferably in the Wine & Spirits sector AND/OR
• A passion for enjoying and writing about craft spirits and cocktails, and the bartenders who serve them

Skills / Abilities:
• Communication Skills – The candidate must demonstrate the ability to ask the right questions, listen well, develop compelling and engaging content and communicate that appropriately to our audience
• Creative – The candidate must be resourceful in creating content; the candidate must be able to think creatively to differentiate our blog to our audience
• Entrepreneurial – The candidate must be ready to “hit the ground running” and perform on his/her own with very limited resources; the candidate should be a pioneering spirit and demonstrate initiative, perseverance and accountability

At Kayako, we're an energetic young company based in London looking for freelance journalists to discover and tell great stories about customer service.

We've got a lot to say about customer service and how we think it should be done. You'll pitch to and work closely with our content marketing team to develop that into awesome, engaging content and thought leadership. This includes blogs, e-books, video scripts, infographics -- anything that helps us educate and entertain our customers. Depending on the piece, your responsibilities might include interviewing our customers or industry experts, analyzing data and even curating content.

If you've got top-notch research skills, an eye for data storytelling and a great narrative sense, this is your chance to shine! This role is especially suited for writers with a penchant for feature writing, critiques and long-form blogs. The right candidates will be able to develop this into a long-term freelance role.

This is also a great opportunity for those interested in the tech/startup scene.