Multimedia News Production Fellowships

Democracy Now!, a New York City-based independent daily news hour, is seeking applicants for three fellowships with monthly stipends beginning July 1. Applicants must have camera and editing skills, work well under deadline pressure and have some editorial experience. Duties include shooting news events, editing news packages, working on the live broadcast, research, booking guests and writing. The ability to work well in a team and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations is required.

The fellowships require a minimum commitment of 20-hours per week for six months and authorization to work in the US.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and portfolio to fellowship@democracynow.org with "Production Fellowship" as the subject by June 1, 2013. For each work referenced in your portfolio, please identify the role you played in the production. No phone calls.

Job Description
Job ID: 22996
Date Posted: 12/18/2012
Location: 10 Brookline Place, Brookline
Job Family: Development
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Since its inception, Dana-Farber has placed a unique emphasis on all forms of research relevant to the eradication of cancer while, at the same time, providing both cutting-edge and highly compassionate comprehensive patient care. This distinguished model is absolutely necessary and very expensive. As a result, hundreds of thousands of donors entrust Dana-Farber with more than $160 million in philanthropic gifts every year. Science Writers translate the latest accomplishments from our outstanding group of investigators into compelling narrative reports that update donors on the impact of their gifts.

Our team of Science Writers is a key link between our dedicated oncologists, scientists, fundraisers, and donors who comprise the wide Dana-Farber community. Science Writers take complex information and communicate it clearly, concisely, and accurately to explain key concepts to Institute donors. As a Science Writer, you interpret some of the foremost challenges in cancer care and research in order to convey scientific insights that are both deep and broad.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thoroughly research and understand all aspects pertaining to a broad portfolio of complex reports that spans multiple areas of cancer research and care as well as new strategic priorities at Dana-Farber. This includes reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific papers, results from clinical trials, and content from technical lectures.
• Skillfully conduct interviews with some of Dana-Farber's most established scientific leaders and cancer care professionals to elicit new perspectives, scientific context, specific accomplishments, incremental and major results, direct quotes, ideas on how to approach the report, names and contact information of other people to interview, and more.
• Plan and write long-form compelling reports that convey the impact of philanthropic giving. Work closely with frontline fundraisers to develop appropriate tone, content, and donor approach.
• Write and edit reports in a timely fashion to meet specified deadlines.
• Review for scientific accuracy in the work of other science writers on the writing team. Assist other writers to formulate detailed concepts, convey research findings, and prepare written interpretations of data and other information for a primarily lay readership.
• Deliver presentations at writers' team meetings about scientific writing trends, news, research, and events; or lead scientific tutorials on technical concepts.
• Function as a contributing writer for speaking points, scientific briefs, proposals, and marketing collateral, as needed.
• Conduct interviews with frontline fundraisers, donors, and faculty, and write short donor profile stories celebrating new major gifts for the donor newsletter, Impact;
• Actively update internal tracking systems to document information pertaining to interview subjects, the status of research studies, unusual situations, helpful sources, editorial reviews, and more.
• Assume other duties as necessary.

Job Qualifications

Doctorate degree in biology, chemistry, or related field preferred. Advanced degree in science writing or scientific journalism required. Eight or more years of experience in science writing required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The Senior Science Writer must be able to express ideas clearly and logically and should love to write. Curiosity, a broad range of knowledge, and perseverance also are necessary. The Senior Science Writer must first understand the science, and then translate that knowledge accurately into a form that is both interesting and intelligible to the donor. A proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and produce high-quality work on deadline is required. The Senior Science Writeris comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Strong customer-service orientation to understand and assist a wide range of internal stakeholders is required. The Senior Science Writermust commit to the highest standards of customer service and professionalism.

Schedule

This is a full time position. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

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The position of executive assistant encompasses both administrative skills and facility with writing. It’s a perfect exposure for someone with at least a year or two of work experience after college who is trying to figure out what realm of the writing world is the right fit – editor, non-fiction writer, agent, publicity/marketing. The executive assistant interfaces with all these players.

My current projects include a near completed memoir about the passages of my life in love and writing; frequent pieces for publications such as Newsweek/Daily Beast and Vanity Fair and other ever-evolving entrepreneurial endeavors including an exciting radio project with CBS.

In the fall my speaking engagements will start up again and I need a solid "traffic controller" to make sure logistics are in order for travel.

This is a great position for aspiring writers and journalists who want full immersion in all aspects of writing a book, editing process, design of book, publicity campaign and social media campaign. You’ll learn how to write a great pitch for journalistic pieces and research and edit them.

Essential skills:
A natural organizer – compulsive in all the right ways
Calm in a deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with Outlook and MS Word
Speedy computer skills for transcribing digital interviews.
Facility with writing
Research skills and ability act as a thoughtful reader –a chance to improve one’s own draft-writing.
Pleasant demeanor as the representative voice of Gail Sheehy

This is a part time job requiring 30 hours a week.

Do you love food, wine, travel, restaurants, hotels, writing, and editing? Are you fascinated by new cultures, cuisines, emerging trends/technologies and what's happening in other countries all around the world? Do you have great ideas and the courage to pitch and pursue them? If yes, then you may have just stumbled on to your dream job.

We have embarked on building a world-class content development team and are in search of our managing editor to join us in creating something very special together and to help lead the content team on an ambitious mission.

We are creating a new content series that will include a global restaurant industry news digest, list-style feature articles, and will entail tracking and reporting on the most important restaurant industry trends from around the world in the areas of restaurant branding, marketing, menus, design, and growth. Sometimes, we will also venture into spectacle (most bizarre restaurants, service mistakes, examples of the most outrageous, fascinating facts & figures, etc.) with a more irreverent and comical point of view.

We are seeking someone who knows how to whip lackluster copy into shape; someone who can write a sticky, super-clickable headline (or 25) quickly; someone who can lead and teach a team of junior editors and interns; and someone who is ready to play a key role in building the #1 resource site for senior restaurant and hospitality industry executives around the world.

We believe in building positions around the interests, passions and strengths of talented people so the creation of the final job description will be collaborative. A few of the key functions of the position include:

1. Establish internal SOP and editorial guidelines, working closely with multiple stakeholders to execute strategy, manage process and project workflow, manage projects, write and edit content, and help recruit and assess new writers/editors.
2. Lead daily editorial meetings and get the team fired up to write lots of compelling blog posts and photo slideshows -- Edit staff writers' content quickly -- Coach staff writers to help build their writing and editing skills -- Re-package ho-hum stories and turn them into highly shareable posts.
3. Editorial Content Development and Management: establish and maintain editorial calendar, manage freelance and in-house writers, write and edit content, direct and execute rewrites, manage and implement changes, maintain quality standards and consistency of brand voice.
4. Work closely with the CEO to ensure copy is hitting traffic, conversion and other strategic goals; brainstorm on new content ideas and refine brand voice; and interview weekly for feature point-of-view article (for the blog and newsletter).
5. This position will create/oversee creation of various communications, including blog posts, byline articles, press releases, proposals, information products, infographics, meta descriptions, client brand briefs, marketing collaterals, training materials, the overhaul for AaronAllen.com, and assignments for other writers and editors.

AUDIENCE:
Senior executives of restaurant, foodservice and hospitality companies worldwide. Primarily emerging brands and large chains ($20m - $37b). Our newsletter is read in 140+ countries and we represent global hospitality organizations so our content strategy must incorporate examples from around the world, be culturally aware and provide fresh insights to industry executives at the top of their class. The content focus is centered on restaurant marketing, branding, design and business growth. Our audience is very hungry for examples, case studies, best practices, facts and figures, trends and how-to content related to the aforementioned topics.

KEY METRICS:
Post and email deadlines, website pages (quality/quantity/rank), growth of inbound links, web to email conversion rate, email circulation, contact frequency, productivity of the content team.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, interactive media, communications, marketing, creative writing or equivalent experience with strong skills in social media, SEO, and creative editing.
• Must possess a crisp, active writing style, organization, and an unyielding drive for accuracy.
• Tech-savvy and fast-learner.
• Experience across multiple digital marketing/ analytics platforms a plus.
• Global experience/ travel exposure a big plus.
• Experience creating and evaluating SEO and social media strategies.
• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Innovative, in-tune with latest and greatest approaches to building a global audience, site traffic, back-links, and social shares.
• Understanding of the restaurant industry from a B2B point of view.

Provides critical and timely editorial, research, writing and project management support for a variety of Foundation initiatives developed, implemented and managed by the Communications and Public Affairs department.

Reports to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs and works closely with the entire department in areas involving special events, media relations, elite outreach, policy communications, digital communications, grants communications, among others.

Specific responsibilities include:
1. Research, assess, and provide recommendations on a variety of topics related to the Foundation’s work and mission. Areas include: speaking engagements and opportunities for Foundation principals and senior staff; research and materials to inform op-eds, and other written pieces by foundation principals and senior staff.
2. Support the foundation’s outreach efforts by assessing incoming requests for speaking engagement opportunities such as potential speeches and conference events. Participate in a proactive process for seeking out engagement opportunities beyond the event invitations offered to the foundation. Prep Foundation staff and principals on substantive and logistical details for events. Assist in executive communications and coordinating and scheduling key meetings.
3. Support the development and drafting of key internal communications documents concerning the department’s strategic recommendations, action plans, processes, and updates on a variety of Foundation initiatives and major events.
4. Assist Foundation staff and principals on special writing projects, such as talking points, correspondence, op-eds, web features, the progress report, and other materials.
5. As required, assist in the compiling, writing, editing, and proofing content for the Foundation’s website and signed supporter e-mail and social media communications in part to ensure interdepartmental consistency and accuracy regarding the Foundation’s key initiatives and messaging.
6. Develop and manage programmatic and communications elements of the Foundation’s signature youth outreach effort in collaboration with partner organizations and consultants, such as overall strategy and daily decision making on competition design, recruitment of participants and supporting stakeholders, media opportunities, event planning, branding, editorial and writing support, and other questions related to grant execution.
7. Assist in coordination and management of special projects across Foundation departments and with external consultants and vendors, including the Foundation’s annual Fiscal Summit, event programming for our sponsorship of political conventions and debates, and launch events for Foundation-organized initiatives.
8. Support the execution of key grantee communications deliverables by liaising and working with Grants, Research, and grantee organizations. Provide input and support to grantee organizations’ communications teams on media and stakeholder outreach. Work with grantee organizations to ensure Foundation branding and other sponsorship benefits are provided at applicable events.
9. Conduct research to support the development, planning, and execution of Foundation-organized events, including panel topics, potential speakers, and invitees. Manage production of print and A/V materials for events, such as programs, bios, research packets, and slides. Staff events as necessary.
10. Vet news organizations and members of the media to provide information on their formats, circulation, past coverage, and ideologies. Provide recommendations on merits of incoming press inquiries based on this research.
11. Serve additional critical support functions in media relations, including: monitoring media activity of interest, drafting media talking points as needed, proofreading and fact-checking statements and press releases to ensure proper language, consistency and accuracy, conducting research on queries, drafting quotes, and providing feedback and proofreading on press releases.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An ideal candidate will have:
• 1 – 2 years work experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Clear, concise, and accurate writing, editing and proofing skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in working independently as well as part of a team and is able to demonstrate initiative, professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and have the organizational skills to prioritize and manage numerous projects at once
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties both internally and externally working on complex projects
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of fiscal policy and public affairs
• Ability to transform complicated policy issues into generally understandable messages
• Experience with a broad array of communications styles, formats and distribution channels

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

This is a full-time Marketing Communications position that will report directly to the Business Development Manager in a midtown, mid-sized Intellectual Property law firm. We are looking for recent college graduates (undergraduate and graduate programs). The annual pay is $35,000 to $40,000 and it is an entry level position.

Primary Duties:
Develop materials and interact with internal and external clients to deliver the organization’s messages to the public and the media. Produce content for both print and Web, including brochures and newsletters. Coordinate the writing, design and production of custom communications

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have a four year college degree in Journalism
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Knowledge of Graphic Design
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, must be able to work as a team player and to effectively deal with members of all departments
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with prioritized workload
• Ability to work independently and be flexible

This position is ideal for a production or desk assistant passionate about media, broadcast journalism and entertainment and looking to gain hands-on experience within the entertainment, news, media and digital industries through media consulting and executive search.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative
- Front desk receptionist (greet clients, handle phones)
- Connect conference calls, transfer calls and take phone messages
- Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail
- Coordinate office appointments when necessary including all related logistical necessities (i.e. ordering food, coffee or beverages)
- Perform administrative duties as needed including making coffee, preparing copies, faxing, filing,
- Confirming appointments and reservations, ordering lunch

Research
- Help prepare daily clips/research for internal distribution and posting to company website
- Assist Consultants on daily research projects that focus within the entertainment and media industries.
- Research industry trades and online resources for information including ratings data, company information, distribution data, revenue filings, etc.
- Requires ability to conduct detailed research projects on broad subjects
- Must be familiar with public and industry search engines like Google
- Assist in the production and/or preparation of presentation materials such as PowerPoint, Excel meeting agendas and other word/ excel documents relating to client work and presentations
- Produce organizational Charts (Visio) and other client driven materials (including spreadsheets) for organizational design and development projects
- Work closely with SCG search team to conduct background research on individuals and companies relating to SCG searches.
- Participate in all team meetings (Search and Consulting)

Qualifications / other:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, 4 year college or university
- 2 years of media/entertainment/broadcast news industry experience.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office, outlook, Word, Excel and Power point, internet research and social media applications.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication and be comfortable with clerical tasks (e.g. reception duties, phone, data entry, etc.).
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task, research and follow-up on assignments.
- Strong computer skills required: proficiency in Word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of executive recruiting software (Encore) a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and team oriented.
- Action-oriented, organization first and ability to multi-task.
- Trust builder with discretion of the highest order.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Self-starter, collaborator with egoless, agenda less approach.
- High energy, enthusiastic, total team player with ability to motivate colleagues.
- Demeanor to deal with media, team and organization in a high stress environment.
- Creative, Hungry, Innovative

Desired Skills and Experience:

2-3 + years' experience working for a New York City media outlet preferred; or in government field.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong contacts with New York City-based reporters and media outlets.

Knowledge of New York City and State politics.

Familiarity with the neighborhoods in lower Manhattan.

Degree in Journalism; preferred.

Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred, but NOT required.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate and respond to press and media inquiries for Council Member Margaret Chin.

Draft press releases, quotes, and statements with input from the Council Member.

Draft talking points and prep the Council Member for interviews and press conferences.

Maintain contact with reporters and pitch stories.

Develop press strategy to gain visibility for important initiatives and legislation.

Organize and staff special events, town halls, and community forums.

Write monthly and bi-annual newsletters.

Monitor news and compile clips for the office.

Night and weekend availability required.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain the Council Member's social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.

Maintain the Council Member's official website.

Provide constituent services.

Represent the Council Member at community meetings and functions, as need.

IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW [IRI-10]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
New York or Washington, D.C.

For more than 92 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), 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, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The ACLU’s National Office invites applications for an Immigrants’ Rights Communications Fellowship. The fellowship is a full-time position that will last for a one-year period. The position will be based in New York or Washington, D.C., and will focus on supporting the immigrants’ rights work of ACLU affiliates.

OVERVIEW

The ACLU is launching a nationwide and coordinated campaign of litigation, advocacy, and public education to fight state laws aimed at harming immigrants. The Communications Fellow will be part of an exciting new interdisciplinary team that will integrate and capitalize on the expertise of staff focused on litigation, communications, advocacy, and alliance and coalition building. The Communications Fellow will bring experience with new and traditional media, and a strategic communications planning perspective to the team.

Since its inception, the ACLU has maintained a commitment to protecting and promoting the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants and their families. The ACLU has been at the forefront of almost every major recent struggle on behalf of immigrants’ rights. In recent years, state and local lawmakers around the country have adopted unconstitutional legislation and policies designed to take federal immigration regulation and enforcement into their own hands. Laws like Arizona's SB 1070 invite racial profiling against Latinos, Asian Americans, and others presumed to be "foreign" based on how they look or how they speak. They also authorize police to demand papers proving citizenship or immigration status from anyone they stop and suspect of being in the country unlawfully. Through an integrated nationwide team including advocacy staff, litigators, communications specialists, federal lobbyists, and ACLU affiliates, the ACLU leads the multi-pronged efforts to defeat these and other misdirected anti-immigrant laws.

Through its affiliates, members, and national staff, the ACLU has a presence in every state across the country. The Communications Fellow will work closely with ACLU affiliates, their partner organizations, and impacted communities to develop and execute a communications campaign to aggressively battle state and local attempts to pass anti-immigrant legislation, as well as to push for positive measures that protect immigrants from discrimination and assist their efforts to integrate into civic life.

Under the supervision of the Communications Project Manager, the Fellow will play a critical role in executing communications strategies that advance the ACLU's campaign against state anti-immigrant laws. The ideal candidate is an individual with a fine-tuned sense of “what sells” in the news business and is comfortable liaising with reporters affiliated with both major and minor news outlets. The candidate should be able to find and develop stories that will advance our messaging and persuade target constituencies. We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and pursues a strategic approach to promoting issues to target audiences through both new and traditional media.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute communications and media strategy to elevate litigation and state-level legislation.
Cultivate relationships with reporters, editors, producers, bloggers and other media professionals.
Work with litigation and legislation departments and offices in conjunction with the communications manager and other staff of the ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project to implement select components of the plan.
Find and develop stories for litigation and legislative communications that will move our constituencies to action.
Pitch news and feature stories to media outlets and actively follow up to garner maximum media coverage.
Prepare news releases, op-eds, blog posts and other web based content, letters to the editor, fact sheets, talking points and other press materials.
Provide guidance on media outreach and strategy to affiliate offices.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Three years of experience in public relations or media relations. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent research, writing and editing skills; ability to produce clear, concise talking points, press releases and other materials within tight deadlines.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a collegial work environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with team members in other regions across the country.
Strong interest in civil liberties and immigrants’ rights issues.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and online communications tools.

Preferred:

Experience organizing events including press conferences and teleconferences.
Established contacts with reporters, editors, producers, bloggers and other media professionals.
Experience utilizing public opinion research to frame issues and develop messages a plus.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.

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 job 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, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

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.”

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICAITONS

Position Description: Communications Assistant Manager

Summary

The Communications Assistant Manager serves as writer, associate editor, advisor, and production supervisor for internal and external communications initiatives across a variety of media.

The Communications Assistant Manager collaborates closely with colleagues on the web/digital, marketing strategy and creative services teams to implement communications initiatives. This position also builds and maintains relationships with key content generators across the organization in order to identify important news and clinical/research innovations appropriate for dissemination.

The Communications Assistant Manager coordinates content creation and production of a number of news vehicles to inform and engage internal and external audiences and support strategic reputation-building goals, including: the organization’s bi-weekly print/digital internal publication; the intranet; and the e-screen information system across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Develops editorial recommendations, reports, writes, edits and coordinates production/distribution for bi-weekly internal news vehicle
• Develops content for internal and external print and interactive communications, including brochures, newsletters, Internet/intranet, e-screens; translates content across media; enforces editorial standards
• Works with the communications team to project-manage a variety of print and interactive communications that are part of larger strategic initiatives
• Serves as part of “Communications Review” team that reviews all written content developed in Marketing and Communications Department
• Builds, manages and continuously reviews/improves work processes
• Writes/edits speeches, talking points and presentations as needed
• Maintains editorial calendar and continues to develop the editorial calendar as an important tool to ensure content alignment with organizational goals, priorities and messages
• Participates in the development and implementation of Montefiore’s short- and long-term social media strategy

Skills/Requirements

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Takes initiative
• Strong editorial sensibility in terms of content and design
• Strong project management skills
• Experience managing production/project schedules
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable building and maintaining relationships throughout the organization (across functional areas and management/staff levels)
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively within teams, on multiple projects with shifting deadlines and priorities
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive matters
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of graphic design/multimedia programs, social media best practices, and basic HTML is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent