iDebate Press, an imprint of IDEA, Inc., is currently seeking a part-time temporary employee to write, edit, and help manage production of several book projects that provide background, arguments and resources.

The candidate will be responsible for writing introductions, arguments, and counterarguments for topics for a wide-range of topics, as well as working to organize book projects and coordinate with other team members to ensure smooth development and handover of projects. The candidate will also be asked to assist with writing and revising grant proposals.

They will work closely with the Publications Associate to ensure all completed work maintain the iDebate Press nonpartisan, research-driven mission, and will be required to write and revise material in a timely manner. Through this position, the candidate will learn how to write persuasive arguments on deadline, revise professional work fit for book publication, and hone research skills. The project will last approximately 15 weeks.

The candidate will be required to come into the office for 15 hours a week. The position pays $15 an hour. As your hours will be flexible, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a nonprofit organization and/or in publishing before you graduate or if you are in graduate school. The position starts September 2nd and ends December 20th.

Responsibilities:

• Manage progress of projects assigned.

• Research and develop arguments for and against a wide range of current events topics.

• Write and revise objective and factually accurate entries that include impartial topic

introductions, points, and counterpoints to the topics assigned.

• Brainstorm with Publications Associate to develop other ways to update the entire Debatabase, including the book's introduction.

• Complete other publishing-related duties as assigned.

The Most Qualified Candidate Possesses:

• Strong command of English language and experience writing in objective styles

• Outstanding research skills at the college level

• a Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Political Science preferred

• Robust knowledge of debate and argumentation strategies and skills

• Experience revising under a tight deadline

The aim of the Emerging Voices Fellowship is to diversify the pipeline of public intellectuals and policy journalists in American political debate. As part of our Emerging Voices Initiative, the fellowship provides one year of financial support, intellectual mentorship, media training, and deep integration with a professional communications platform which includes the Demos blog, PolicyShop, and our print, social and broadcast media activity.

The Emerging Voices Fellow will give voice to strong progressive values within Demos’ core areas of work: expanding the freedom to vote, addressing the role of money in politics, rebuilding pathways to the middle class, limiting corporate and financial sector power, and advancing racial equity.

Candidates should be first and foremost strong writers—with backgrounds in investigative journalism, criticism, feature writing, policy analysis, blogging or other commentary. In addition, candidates should demonstrate a strong grasp of the pace of political and policy debate and be capable of engaging at the appropriate speed. Candidates with demonstrable interest affecting change in under-represented communities, and with diverse social backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply. This fellowship is dedicated to developing junior writers and thinkers, particularly those of color, in order to help them enter important public debates with a strong progressive voice.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Contributing regularly (2-4 posts a week) to Demos’ PolicyShop blog.
• Researching and writing commentary for media outlets on regular basis, and representing Demos in the media.
• Participating in the organization’s program work alongside Demos programmatic staff, as mutually agreed.
• Contributing to organization’s public events.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, demonstrating a strong ability to research, analyze, and persuade the public on complex ideas.
• Disciplined self-starter. Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines. But must also have ability to generate ideas and to deliver work inspired by own initiative.
• Strong commitment to advancing Demos’ mission and to excellence in research and communication as an emerging public intellectual.
• A track record producing essays, blog posts, reviews, and other research.
• An active presence and following on social media is a plus.

We are more interested in these qualities than in any particular amount of experience. However, strong leadership qualities, public speaking skills, facility with transdisciplinary and multi-issue thinking, and progressive volunteerism experience are a distinct plus. Candidates need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and based in New York City.

Salary and Benefits:
The annual salary for this Fellowship is $35,000. We have a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 20 vacation days per year, and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement plan.

We are looking for a motivated researcher/coordinator for Japanese TV Production Company located in New York City.

This position is for a full-time employee. You will work with major Japanese networks assisting in the production of documentaries, news, drama and variety shows. If you are interested in the broadcasting industry and willing to be in the diverse environment, you will get the real hands-on experiences.

Responsibilities include:
- Research (both in English and Japanese)
- Licensing
- Translation
- Making reports to our Japanese clients
- Coordinating filming

Qualifications:
- Must have excellent English and Japanese communication skills.
- Again, must be proficient in Japanese both in written and speaking.
- Strong research skills and media savvy
- An openness to the diverse work environment

We are looking for an Intern to assist our Events & Promotions team as we execute advertising programs both offline (physical events we throw) and online (sponsored content series).

Reboot is a social enterprise working to improve governance and international development. Around the world, we are pioneering new models of engagement between citizens and public institutions. We help governments, international donors, NGOs, and others to become more responsive to the communities they serve.

We are seeking a world class wordsmith to help tell our stories and bring our theory of change to a global audience. The Writer & Editor will focus on ensuring all Reboot’s written outputs are clear, consistent, and captivating.

Our ideal candidate is a first-rate storyteller with superb writing and editing skills. You are passionate about reporting on foreign places and highly complex issues in a manner that is accessible and engaging to all audiences. You are a tremendously capable scribe who can shift between a 500 word blog post, 2,000 word magazine feature, 4,500 word academic essay and 50 page client report—and do so with ease and flair. Your attention to detail is second to none: you never mix your P’s and Q’s; you dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s; you surely know the difference between “-”, “–”, and “—”; and you have a strong (possible very strong) opinion on Oxford commas. You don’t miss deadlines.

This role is based in New York. The Writer & Editor will work closely with and report to the Director of Communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Writing

- Write engaging, meaningful, and timely weekly stories for Reboot’s site, including original reporting, op-eds, photo essays, profiles, case studies, and other thought leadership.
- Write equally engaging, meaningful, and (especially) timely content for publication/broadcast in a variety of media outlets, including blogs, news media, academic journals, and think tanks, among others.
- Work closely with the Director of Communications and Creative Team to produce a first-rate quarterly publication highlighting powerful human stories, key project insights, new methodologies, and more.
- Contribute to snappy social media updates daily.
- Help craft inspiring, informative, and original speeches and talking points for all Reboot public speaking engagements, both large and small.
- Draft compelling pitches, including press releases, award nominations, fellowship applications, article submissions, and public speaking applications.
- Support content development across all client and internal projects, as well as business development, as needed.

Editorial

- Serve as in-house content and copy editor for Reboot’s written outputs, including blog posts, published articles, project reports, case studies, presentations, web copy, promotional materials, proposals, and more.
- Embed with project and internal teams to shape the direction, narrative and tone of client reports and other publications.
- Provide editorial feedback and guidance to project teams on client deliverables, serving as managing editor for large products with multiple writers.
- Liaise with design team on layout, infographics and other visual presentation elements in client deliverables.
- Work with the Director of Communications and Research Manager to develop a Reboot style guide, aimed at maintaining consistent voice, format, and style across all Reboot written outputs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
- Top-notch writing skills, preferably with an academic background in English, Journalism, or Creative Writing.
- Demonstrated work experience developing perfect copy on-deadline for a range of outputs, including corporate communications, blogging, journalism, speech writing, and research publications.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate in clear, concise, non-jargon language.
- Working knowledge of Reboot’s core areas of work (governance and international development).
- Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and political sensitivity.
Sense of humor and wit, in both your writing and in yourself.
- Comfortable with controlled chaos. Changing deadlines and last-minute requests are all part of the game.

Write compelling copy for a variety of needs, audiences and media. Your words will help us recruit participants for events, create fundraising materials, and share compelling stories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualize, write, and edit marketing communications
• Produce exciting ideas and content for a variety of campaigns
• Write for a range of platforms, including brochures, ads, emails, invitations, web, social media and video.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong copy-editing and proofreading skills, with utmost attention to detail
• Work well under pressure, juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Think creatively to reach fresh perspectives that break old molds
• Experience in speechwriting and multimedia/video scriptwriting a plus
• Have a passion for cause-related marketing
• A BA in a creative subject area such as journalism, advertising, PR, communications or similar is required
• 5-8 years agency experience

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) seeks a Copy Editor to copy edit news and feature articles for Science magazine and its online news sites.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Copy edit news and feature articles for Science magazine and items for Science’s daily news sites, ScienceNOW and ScienceInsider, and post HTML versions of those items
• Edit manuscripts for grammar, house style, and special nomenclature including performing copy editing online
• Fact check items in news and feature articles such as names and affiliations
• Proofread news galleys for Science magazine, incorporate authors’ and editors’ changes, and confer with production department on final changes
• Proofread online versions of Science magazine news articles before they are posted
• Copy edit articles for Science Careers
• Check figures in galleys, which may include interaction with art and production departments as well as with authors
• Troubleshoot to minimize problems before articles move into production
• Perform other work- related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Extensive university or college-level training leading to a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and scientific editing experience.
• One to two years related editing experience
• Demonstrated strong copy editing and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of AP style
• Proven ability to edit technical scientific material
• Skill in the following areas is highly desirable: HTML, CSS, online publishing tools, image manipulation and optimization for the web, and experience with and understanding of audio and video files
• Demonstrated understanding of publications standards and exposure to a variety of scientific or mathematical disciplines that allow successful copy editing without changing the meaning of the author’s article
• Willingness to learn new technologies and incorporate new skills and knowledge into daily work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

For more than 92 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 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 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.

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.”

The Sr. Director or Director, Digital Marketing Services has two primary responsibilities including; leading the development of strategic planning, purchasing and optimization of online marketing campaigns, and leading College Board email operations and production. In addition to a high level of business experience and acumen, the Sr. Director, Digital Marketing Services must have a deep knowledge of digital marketing technologies and methodologies including email, search engine marketing, display advertising, social media and the evolving and digital communications landscape.

The Sr. Director or Director, Digital Marketing services will work closely with Strategic Marketing and College Board programs to develop strategies for effective, coordinated cross-organization online marketing initiatives which lead students and education professionals to engage with the College Board and encourage them to take action which yield measurable results. This individual must possess a strong record of successful team management, email operations management, media agency management, and delivery of successful online campaigns.

The ideal candidate has experience in the education field, marketing to students, parents and educators both in K-12 and higher ed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead interface with Strategic Marketing, Programs, production, and management; acts as the key point of contact and escalation point to ensure high levels of professional and customer service.
* Responsible for ensuring that the Digital Marketing Services team and vendors deliver top quality campaigns that meet or exceed goals, and are flawlessly executed.
* Establishes a culture which embraces ongoing testing of technology, tools, formats, media channels, and approaches to messaging in order to continually improve performance.
* Leads the team and agencies responsible for delivery of multiple online marketing campaigns simultaneously, ensuring a coordinated audience experience across College Board programs.
* Drives ongoing process improvements, creating automated and optimized solutions and reporting where possible.
* Advises on campaign strategies to ensure that campaign goals, timelines are budgets are met.
* Leads and manages the ongoing development of the Digital Marketing Services group; manages and develops team member performance.
* Develops in-depth business reporting and comprehensive competitive advertising/marketing analysis.
* Participates in the presentation of media and campaign plans, and ensures that program strategic and tactical goals are being met.
* Leads Digital Marketing Services research in order to test and measure new technologies innovations and initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Education/Experience:

* BA degree required; marketing or related field preferred. Graduate degree a plus.
* Minimum of 5 – 7 years (for director level) and 7+ years (for senior director level)of related experience. Must possess a solid digital background, management of online marketing agencies, and experience managing large-scale email operations,

Related Skills & Other Requirements* * * * * * * *

* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with successful experience in the online marketplace.
* Exceptional strategic online advertising and planning skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated track record of driving results in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
* Motivated self-starter who can turn ideas into action.
* Strong teamwork, team development, collaboration, and relationship management skills.
* Ability to work with multiple partners both internally and externally.
* Very experienced in presenting information both orally and in writing.
* MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel skills.
* Experience with Google AdWords, Yahoo Search, online ad networks.
* Experience with Omniture, Google Analytics, or other web analytics platform.
* Experience with ESP required, experience with EPSILON a plus

Requirements:
Desired Travel Less than 25%
Areas of Expertise Web Content/Editorial, Digital, Web User Experience/Design, Marketing
Highest Level of Education Master's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location New York, NY
Years of Relevant Experience 6-9

Everplans is seeking an experienced digital editor/writer to help us develop our rich library of articles and tools and manage our website.

What you’ll do:
- Research, write, edit, and implement SEO-driven evergreen content for www.everplans.com on a range of topics (legal, financial, healthcare, funeral, etc.); develop checklists, guides, and other tools based on new and existing site content
- Integrate and utilize SEO best practices in all content; implement SEO best practices across all existing site content
- Work with Editorial Director to create and maintain editorial calendar for new content development and distribution
- Maintain www.everplans.com, including updating and formatting all new site content (articles, tools, blog posts, etc.)
- Own the CMS: you will know the ins and outs of the backend, be able to create and format all types of content, and work with developers to identify and resolve any site bugs or issues

Your experience includes:
- 3+ years experience producing digital content for a variety of digital platforms
- Experience producing SEO-driven evergreen content and an understanding of SEO best practices
- Experience working with a CMS (we use Drupal, but no experience in Drupal necessary)
- Information architecture and content organization
- Expert research skills
- Power user status: Google (Gmail, Gdrive, search), Mac, Microsoft Office, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Quora, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.)

You are:
- An excellent communicator with adaptable, sophisticated writing skills
- A true self-starter who works well independently
- Deadline-oriented; able to manage multiple projects in parallel
- Detail-obsessed
- Excited by the challenges of making complex, sometimes “tough” material accessible