Manager, Business Development, Online and Print Advertising (Full-Time Freelance position)

COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW (CJR) is recruiting a freelance account manager to expand online and print advertising sales. CJR is the premier media monitor and industry bible, read avidly throughout the news and media community by reporters, editors, and producers; educators and scholars; media executives and investors; and influential opinion leaders who care deeply about the performance of a vibrant press.

This is an auspicious time to join the CJR team. Our dynamic new Editor-in-Chief/Publisher is implementing an exciting new vision that will significantly expand CJR's influence and strengthen its connections to a growing audience. The new Account Manager will play a vital role in communicating the benefits of this robust new mission to the business and advertising community. And backed by CJR’s reputation as an industry leader, the position offers an unmatched opportunity to develop relationships with top media decision makers and major media influencers.

The Account Manager's initial goal will be to expand the number and variety of advertisers that partner with CJR to deliver their messages to this high-value audience of 200,000 professionals and others reached via its website, CJR.org, its bimonthly magazine, and its mobile app.

He or she will manage the full sales process -- from identifying and qualifying prospects, to crafting and presenting proposals to decision makers, to closing the sale, to organizing and coordinating ad placements online and in print.

The ideal candidate will have some experience selling advertising both in person and by telephone, but we will also consider candidates with sales experience in a different industry, or candidates without formal sales experience who have a strong entrepreneurial background and can demonstrate their ability to succeed this role.

The Account Manager will cultivate strong relationships through a consultative process involving a combination of telephone and in-person sales meetings and presentations to client and agency decision makers at all levels. He or she will work closely with other CJR staff to develop solution-oriented advertising programs that will leverage CJR's ability to achieve prospects' business goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree
• Dynamic, self-motivated, goal-oriented entrepreneurial drive; demonstrated ability to track down leads and open doors.
• Ability to connect easily with other people and to build strong relationships
• Excellent communication skills -- both speaking and writing
• Strong organizational, problem-resolution, and decision-making skills
• Some familiarity with digital and print media

Compensation for this freelance position is a $2,500 monthly stipend plus 20% commission on sales revenue.

Investigative Research

We are an investment firm based out of the Midwest focused on investing in emerging and frontier markets and the US pro-profit education industry. We have an extensive research process that focuses on carefully interviewing industry participants (suppliers, employees, senior managers, former employees, customers, competitors, lenders, outside consultants) to gain a complete understanding of the organizational structure, management competency and integrity, capital allocation process and execution capability.

We have a strong sense of social justice and will not invest in businesses that utilizes deceptive practices or suspicion of bribing foreign officials. We have a deep and abiding interest in promoting transparency and reducing public corruption. We have seen and experienced firsthand how corruption impedes economic growth, diverts public resources, undermines democratic values, weakens the rule of law and at times can facilitate criminal activity. We have come to suspect extensive bribery in certain industries and countries in emerging markets that we would like to investigate further.

We have also come to believe that there is a tremendous amount of waste, inefficiency, incompetence, fraud and possible public corruption at State funded Universities and Colleges in states such as (CA, IL, FL, OH, PA, MA, NJ, & NY). Public corruption ranks very high priority of the FBI, however, there have been very few civil actions brought by the Department of Justice and even fewer criminal suits with regards with regarding to fraud and violations of the Federal False Claims Act by State Universities and Colleges.

We have a need for part time individuals who have a deep passion for these subjects and who have exceptional curiosity, creativity, research, interviewing, source recruiting, and investigative skills. The individual can work from home and no prior experience or educational requirements are necessary. With respect to public corruption in emerging markets we would prefer someone who has lived and has contacts and relationship in Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Federal Media Director

Environment America is seeking an experienced Media Director for its fast-paced Federal Advocacy Office in Washington, D.C. The Federal Media Director is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy to increase the visibility and efficacy of our federal environmental campaigns and of our organization. The Federal Media Director would maintain and further develop Environment America’s relationships with national reporters, increase placement in national, local and new media, and work with Environment America’s advocacy and campaign staff to win campaigns, and build our name recognition.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate Environment America’s National Media Outreach
• Build relationships with editorial boards, editors, columnists and reporters from national media outlets, Washington, DC publications and trade press;
• Write and edit releases, statements and advisories on a variety of environmental issues to be sent to all national media;
• Execute rapid response for breaking environmental news stories;
• Organize compelling news conferences, media briefings, webinars and teleconferences on environmental issues; and
• Increase Environment America’s outreach to blog writers and other new media.

Develop and Execute a Coordinated National Communications Strategy
• Develop a long term strategy for increasing Environment America’s name recognition and presence in the media;
• Guide development of public messages for our priority campaigns; and
• Work with the organization’s program and field staff to create effective media strategies for each of our priority campaigns and execute effective media-related tactics including report releases, editorial board outreach, op-eds, and letters to the editor.

Demonstrate and Demand Excellence at Environment America
• Train new staff to interact with the media in a concise, compelling and on-message manner;
• Demonstrate excellence in working with the media to serve as a role model for all Environment America staff.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least 3 to 8 years of relevant professional experience post-college. Preference is given to past work in political, policy, journalistic, or government settings. The Media Director must be an organized and goal-driven individual. Excellent writing skills, communications skills and a proven track record of positive relationships with the media are all critical.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with a candidate’s relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, maternity or paternity leave, paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

Location:
Washington, DC