CAREER OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR WRITER/EDITOR [COMM-12]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Communications Department, NY

For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLUF) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City invites applications for the full-time position of Senior Writer/Editor.

OVERVIEW

The Communications Department is responsible for promoting the ACLU’s mission, its brand and its programs through the media, multi-faceted campaigns, web communications, publications and events. The Senior Writer/Editor reports directly to the Deputy Director of Communications and is primarily responsible for working collaboratively with a group of communications professionals to accurately, effectively and proactively communicate the initiatives of the ACLU.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain the highest editorial standards for the day-to-day writing and longer-term editorial product of the Communications Department. This could include writing or editing reports, web content, blog posts, media materials, op-eds, talking points, text for video and podcasts, speeches and presentations.
• Manage workflow of all editorial, setting realistic deadlines that take into account reviews from various stakeholders.
• Work with Communications and other staff as appropriate, to develop or revise messaging for consistency and maximum impact.
• Write and edit reports, in consultation with author(s) and the Communications staff.
• Provide writing assistance, editorial guidance and editing on other editorial products, as needed.
• Provide editorial expertise towards improving blog posts. Periodically perform ACLU website content review and provide recommendations for needed changes and updates.
• Write and edit op-eds and features to be placed in outlets that require long lead-time. This could include magazines, newspapers, and blogs. Work to maintain high editorial content and standards on projects with outside vendors and consultants.
• Work across departments and functions to ensure that all written material reflects the organization’s positions and branding.
• Lead strategic thinking and material development around the Communications Department’s editorial needs on issues, campaigns and projects to ensure strong, on-message, compelling writing.
• Other projects assigned by the Deputy Director of Communications.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in a related field (e.g. journalism) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience writing and editing, some of which was for nonprofit/advocacy purposes.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, including experience with media relations writing; proven record of published op-eds demonstrating writing and editing experience; familiarity and a command of AP Style Guide.
• Strong verbal communications skills; ability to communicate with staff at all levels within the organization as well as with external media contacts, vendors and other organizations.
• Collaborative work style and demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and within short deadlines.
• Familiarly with Congress and the Executive Branch preferred.
• Experience working with digital content and blogs.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of media outlets and journalists as well as rapid-response a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Ability to successfully navigate and thrive in a complex organization.
• Experience in a non-profit organization of comparable complexity and scale is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively and when needed, with urgency.
• A demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil rights and/or civil liberties advocacy.

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

The Communications/Advocacy Associate will work with the firm’s senior consultants and directors to develop and implement communications and advocacy strategies for Global Health Strategies’ clients. The Associate will work on a number of issues, including HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Polio and access to vaccines. Given the flexible nature of the organization, the opportunity exists for the Associate to work on a variety of projects; however the associate will focus on three core areas: advocacy, communications/media relations, and client/project management. More detail is provided below.

Communications/Media Relations:
GHS provides full-spectrum communications services for its clients and the Associate should expect to spend a significant amount of his/her time on communications and media relations, especially getting a thorough understanding of the global health and science media landscape. The Associate needs to be able to identify trends, opportunities and key reporters in the U.S, Europe, Africa and emerging markets. Additionally, the Associate is responsible for the production of communications strategies for current and potential clients, the drafting of important communications documents (press releases, fact sheets, speeches, Q and A’s), editing communications materials, liaising with journalists to ensure and guide coverage of key global health issues, and developing a documented network of media contacts.

Advocacy:
GHS works with clients to secure financial and political support by leveraging its existing and new relationships with governments, policymakers, foundations and multilaterals, and NGOs to help its clients expand their global support base, build internal and external capacity, and identify and maximize new relationships and opportunities for GHS’s clients. In support of these efforts the associate is responsible for researching global health policies and funding opportunities, using strategic thinking to identify invitees and develop agendas and presentations for advocacy events (lunches, dinners etc.), managing the logistics of advocacy events, and drafting proposals and documents necessary for these efforts. The associate is also responsible to draft research and policy analyses, reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Client/project management:
GHS expects the Associate to quickly assume responsibility for managing projects and client relations. This includes managing account budgets, accounting for the project team’s monthly activities, tracking account deliverables, managing team calendars, schedules, travel logistics and other administrative duties as needed. The Associate acts as the client’s point of contact and is responsible for managing work projects and deliverables, ensuring the client’s needs are met and keeping the principals appraised of project developments and status. The Associate is also expected to regularly attend both meetings with GHS clients and events on behalf of clients. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the Communications/Advocacy Associate is expected and encouraged to develop an expertise in global health in general and global health efforts. In conjunction with this, the associate is required to monitor global health developments and media coverage of global health, particularly those related to GHS clients. The Associate is also expected to contribute to the development of Global Health Strategies by supporting GHS efforts on an international level and working with the firm’s principals to expand the GHS global communications network.

SENIOR EDITOR- Olympia Media Group's new Madison Avenue office is looking for an editor obsessed with breaking news and sports to manage printing operations of several weekly newspapers and to contribute to the development of the world's first millennial-centric media powerhouse. The candidate should believe that millennials can and do influence the direction of our planet, its inhabitants and their leaders. The ideal candidate possesses a vision to do so and is prepared to present it.

A teacher, taskmaster and mentor is best because this editor will be working with college students and recent graduates of varied backgrounds, religions, political affiliations and skill. We seek an editor who knows what interests a young audience and how to capture their attention over and over again. The candidate should be a social media whiz should feel comfortable working on digital content strategy projects and offering his or her full attention to developing young leaders.

Responsibilities

• Edit submitted writing for AP Style

• Manage weekly paper production processes and breaking news/sports situations, contribute to special, seasonal editorial projects and issues

• Hire and train new staff members

• Contribute to national digital strategy sessions and help execute programs

Requirements

• An Omnivorous news diet

• Previous experience in an editorial role at a magazine, newspaper or website.

• A good attitude, a sense of humor, a fresh perspective and a fearless outlook

Women Make Movies is seeking an energetic, dedicated and highly motivated full-time Marketing and Outreach Coordinator. This person will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all areas of marketing, specifically, outreaching and marketing the WMM collection of films to educational, community and cultural organizations. In addition, this person will update and maintain the WMM website, WMM’s presence on social networking sites, and develop new Web and organizational partnerships to publicize WMM campaigns.

This is a great opportunity for someone with web, outreach and marketing skills to work collaboratively with the sales and marketing department. Ideal candidate will have a passion for feminist, political and cultural activism and be enthusiastic and creative about using the internet and emerging digital strategies to market the WMM collection of films.

Qualifications:
 2+ years professional experience in coordinating and executing outreach and marketing campaigns in a film and/or media environment using varied online tools including email programs. Grassroots outreach experience a plus.
 Excellent writing skills. Experience with publications and direct mail a plus.
 Knowledge and experience with web-based marketing activities (emails, blogs, tagging, social networking, viral marketing, SEO, Google adwords and analytics) and online videos. Some experience with HTML and web design preferred.
 Excellent research, analytic, administrative and multi-tasking skills.
 Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and as a team.
 Team player, flexibility, professionalism and a positive attitude.
 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format.
 Enthusiasm and passion for WMM. Sense of humor a plus.

Muck Rack's parent company, Sawhorse Media is looking for a tenacious and entrepreneurial individual to help grow the customer retention and support side of Muck Rack (http://muckrack.com) - the largest community of journalists and media professionals on social media. You’ll be working alongside the CEO, SVP & Account Strategists to maintain accounts, provide support and increase inside sales. This is a full time job based in our NYC headquarters.

Responsibilities:
-Manage the needs of our journalists and customers and making sure they’re successful
-Identify processes to improve to make our customers happy and implement improvements.
-Solve customer inquiries using a CRM tool via email, Twitter and phone
-Tracking journalism, PR and social media news on a daily basis
-Maintain and improve accounts receivable and invoicing processes
-Organize, implement and manage group trials
-Track feedback from customers and users
-Provide client support for technical issues via email, phone, and Web conferencing tools.
-Act as a liaison between clients and the product development team
-Manage inbound leads, demoing the tools and shareable materials
-Set up calls and meetings with decision makers
-Identify potential press opportunities for Muck Rack
-Tracking feedback from customers and users
-Assist in planning Muck Rack meetups and classes on an ongoing basis
-Contribute to and monitor Sawhorse’s editorial channels
-Researching the PR industry, identifying events and marketing opportunities that will generate leads

Requirements:
-Ability to take very detailed notes
-Strong organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
-Creative problem-solving abilities
-Experience using Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs), Dropbox, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
-Interest in writing short-form across social channels, emails and more.
-Basic HTML/CSS and an interest in learning from and working with programmers
-Basic familiarity with SQL
-Hungry to learn PR, sales, customer service and account management to help make an impact at a growing tech startup
-Interested in the public relations industry and journalism
-Ability to wear multiple hats, jump into projects where needed and ready to do whatever it takes to achieve goals

Additional useful skills:
-Intercom (or experience with other CRM tools)
-Mailchimp
-HTML
-Wufoo & form management
-GitHub
-Experience with Eventbrite
-Phone support
-Prior experience in fast-paced environment

Experience: 1-3 years of experience working in social media, PR, journalism, account management, customer service or sales.

The Social Media & PR Manager is responsible for all aspects of public relations and social media strategy and implementation for the Gainesville Apartments division. In addition, the PR Manager will assist the marketing strategists to ensure that the marketing plan supports the online reputation of the company.
The SMPR serves as a point of contact for news outlets and creates monthly press releases, as well as coordinating PR and event management at ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, grand openings, tenant announcements, etc. The SMPR also works to keep content on all social media and Trimark-affiliated websites up to date. The SMPR will engage & build brand presence on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Requirements:
• Willing to move to Gainesville Florida to work in the company headquarters
• Passionate about social media and public relations
• Previous marketing experience
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak in front of crowds
• Must have basic web design skills and ability to update text on a webpage
• Strong social media skills including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and more
• Must have previous experience working with journalists
• Event management experience a strong plus
• Real estate experience a plus

The Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office located in New York City, seeks applicants for the full-time position of Marketing Manager.

OVERVIEW
The ACLU has made an unambiguous and unwavering commitment to the importance of communications as a central and essential element in the success of its mission. The organization places great emphasis on the role of marketing and branding to sustain a high level of visibility for the organization and to increase public understanding of its mission. The Marketing Manager is a member of the team of communications professionals based in the ACLU National Office in New York and the Washington Legislative Office (WLO) in Washington, D.C.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Communications/Marketing, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing marketing strategies, and managing and promoting activities and events that promote the ACLU and its key spokespeople. The Marketing Manager will use an in-depth understanding of the issues that the ACLU champions to create short and long-range marketing plans, programs and activities that further the ACLU visibility and “brand”.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• In cooperation with the Associate Director for Communications/Marketing, create overall marketing strategy and execute short and long-range marketing plans, programs and activities that further the ACLU “brand”.
• Research and evaluate opportunities to launch a variety of marketing campaigns to maximize the organization’s exposure and achieve marketing goals.
• Manage and launch campaigns and related activities including the creation and placement of print, broadcast and online ads.
• Create and oversee the production of digital and print brochures, banners, and displays for internal and external events for which the ACLU is a sponsor, co-sponsor, exhibitor or participant.
• Collaborate with the digital team to ensure effective use of social media related to branded activities as well as graphic design.
• Collaborate with the Development Department on the creation and execution of online advertising strategies and donor communication materials.
• Manage the use and work of outside vendors as needed.
• Manage marketing budget to ensure effective use of resources.
• Analyze the effectiveness of marketing strategies and revise as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in marketing, advertising, public relations or a related field.
• Experience in advocacy and issue management and fundraising a plus.
• Experience using social media as a tool for building brand awareness.
• Knowledge and experience working with graphic designers, advertising, marketing, public relations firms.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills required; experience with AP style a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, especially public speaking skills for making presentations and working with a wide array of ACLU staff, affiliates and vendors.
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized and possess the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite and online communications skills.
• Commitment to civil liberties and social justice.
COMPENSATION
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

One of Bridgewater’s top strategic priorities is finding the talent to sustain its position as one of the top investment management firms in the world and to continue to innovate in a rapidly changing environment. Bridgewater’s Recruiting Department partners with departments across the organization to meet their talent demands by providing a top notch talent research organization, that covers the candidates from discovery to onboarding them here at Bridgewater Associates.

The role:
We need great people to help us find great people. We do rigorous research to find and assess the candidates who are both at the top of their field and who will be a good fit for our company’s values and culture. We are looking for several part-time researchers to join our team. For 20-30 hours a week, researchers will conduct and refine online research on talent pools, and candidate histories. Researchers are expected to help in the refinement, and evolution of search strategies. We need strong critical thinkers, who like to tell people’s stories.

Key aspects of the Researcher role include:
•Conduct online research using internal Bridgewater designs and processes.
•Conduct market intelligence research around companies
•Respond to feedback from hiring managers and members of the Recruiting talent strategy team to iterate on research and help to create new designs
•Maintain an understanding and knowledge of Bridgewater’s culture and the level of excellence that we require from our employees and management in terms of values, abilities, and skills.

Qualifications:
•Intellectual curiosity; Interest in the market place and in talent movement a plus
•Passion for telling the story of people and their endeavors
•Ability to receive and act on feedback very quickly
•Ability to work independently and produce results
•Comfort using metrics and data to drive logical decision-making
•Resume review and hiring experience a plus

The marketing and writing contributor will support the marketing team on day-to-day tasks. The contributor will get experience working in a startup environment and have the opportunity to contribute to a new consumer-facing company.

In support of the marketing team, duties may include:
• Research, write and edit original content for the Manilla blog and other partner outlets
• Curate and post original and syndicated content to the Manilla blog using content management tool
• Analyze market trends and needs and conduct a competitive assessment to identify new revenue opportunities for Manilla
• Create and execute marketing campaigns and conduct outreach to establish marketing partnerships to reach target market segments, including college students and special interest groups
• Support the sales and business team with industry research and identifying prospects
• Participate in ongoing marketing efforts, including events, video production, social media, public relations, mobile and more
• Assist with tracking and creating metrics for marketing programs

And in case you want to include qualifications and requirements:

Requirements
Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Proficient in AP style
Strong interest in startups and digital businesses or marketing
Strong work ethic and self-starter
Innovative and creative
Extreme attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Organized and prompt

The Public Affairs Manager will work with the Communications Division to provide strategic public affairs, media relations, and general communications assistance to help advance comprehensive, ongoing, organization-wide communications initiatives, including publications, media relations, and digital efforts. The Public Affairs Manager works with a small team and will report to the Communications Division Director. This position offers a significant level of responsibility and opportunity for growth to an individual seeking to advance a career in communications and criminal justice policy.