The Web ContentPublisher will maintain the ACLU National website as an inspiring, high-quality information resource for the public including the press, member and donor audiences and for internal resources. The Web Content Publisher reports to the Director of Internet Communications, and will organize assets and execute ACLU national web publishing for ACLU.org, campaign and related organizational websites.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide publishing support and technical assistance for the ACLU’s websites and Intranet sites.
Work closely with the web team to perform publishing tasks which include basic and advanced HTML coding with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and beyond;
Entering and updating ACLU website entries in major search engines and other appropriate web finding aids.
Stay current with new technology and make recommendations to adopt new technologies to better meet needs and enhance the ACLU's website and intranet sites.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes general communications, digital strategists, digital media design, web production and social media coordination.
Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of Internet Communications,

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent, and minimum of two years related experience.
Experience building and maintaining websites.
Experience with web analytics, product development and product testing.
Proficient in HTML, XHTML, HMTL 5 and CSS.
Experience with content management systems, including Drupal is strongly desired
Ability to multi-task, perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines are essential.
Familiar with PHP, JQuery, Flash and ActionScript, desired.
Knowledge of Photoshop and SharePoint a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Keen eye for detail.
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously, often under strict deadlines.
Interest in civil liberties and rights preferred.

COMPENSATION

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

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity.

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/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

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.”

ACT is seeking an integrated marketing and communications leader with a passion for digital marketing and social media. The Senior Director will oversee the public relations and digital marketing teams of our organization. Working directly with senior management and division marketing leads, the Senior Director will craft cutting edge public relations campaigns. This includes a heavy emphasis on social media strategies, building relationships with key bloggers, and enhancing our overall media presence. The Senior Director will also be responsible for ACT’s corporate website; he/she is expected to significantly improve act.org so that it immerses stakeholders in learning how we can help organizations and individuals realize their full potential through insights. The Senior Director will leverage the full array of marketing and communications options (marketing mix).

Typical job related activities include:
- Deliver traditional media, social media, and digital marketing campaigns on tight deadlines and within budget, prioritizing according to benefit and cost.
- Facilitate the creation of digital and media marketing mix planning and execution.
- Lead team to write clear, concise and compelling communications and utilize a variety of communications channels and technology solutions to deliver messages.
- Assist in leading yearly and quarterly marketing planning processes.
- Create unity of effort across corporate functions and business units.
- Assist in efforts to integrate marketing and communications.
- Creatively enhance design and messages to address a large and diverse customer base.
- Develop new and innovative ways to deliver marketing to key customers and stakeholders using technology.
- Provide traditional and social media training to key leaders.
- Ensure marketing and communications remain cohesive and integrated across corporate and business units.
- Create and implement clear, concise and compelling communication plans.
- Build strong working relationships and credibility with senior management and functional teams.
- Effectively manage projects with a diverse set of internal stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree is required. MBA or Master's degree in Integrated Marketing or Communications is preferred. In addition, applicant's must have a minimum of years of 8 years of experience in senior-level marketing and communications roles; Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful online marketing and social media programs; Experience in internal client relations including the ability to understand and assess a client’s business and communication needs and meet those needs through successful online programs; Well versed in managing people and the execution of online projects and builds; Thought leader in digital strategies and tactics; Must have a team player attitude and possess strong leadership qualities, as well as the capacity to effectively manage a team; Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills; proficiency to write clearly and concisely on complex topics for a diverse set of external audiences; Strong, direct, positive interpersonal skills, works well with others; Experience managing advertising agencies and marketing vendors; Proven track record of teamwork, innovation and results in the marketing function; Ability to interact and influence at all levels of an organization; Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle multiple priorities; Dynamic, motivated and self-starter.

Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check as a condition of employment.

You will be a key player on the team that produces Bridgewater’s flagship publication – the Bridgewater Daily Observations. Also known as “the Wire," the Observations are finished research pieces published twice daily that cover how Bridgewater thinks about the most important developments affecting the US and the global economy. The Observations are distributed to all Bridgewater clients as well as to top policy makers around the world. The Wire is one of the leading economic research publications in the world.

As part of the Wire Team, you will work closely with the management in Research Analytics, senior researchers and Bridgewater CIOs to ensure the publication of a high-quality product. You will be at the center of Bridgewater’s business and an integral part of the fast-paced engine that drives Bridgewater’s high performance. One of your main responsibilities will be to copy edit the Observations as well as other client communications, including the quarterly and annual reports. You will work with the publisher to coordinate the day to day production of the Observations, as well as the monthly goal-setting and planning efforts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to help shape a writing development program from the ground up. The program is aimed at helping everyone, from first year analysts to senior researchers, improve their writing and communication skills. Finally, as one of the key members of the Wire team, your creative problem solving abilities should have a large impact on the production process as a whole.
Candidates who will be a good fit are highly motivated team players who enjoy the challenges that surround a daily publication and are able to roll up their sleeves and problem solve in real time. If you are invigorated by this type of challenge and fast-paced atmosphere, this position should be a highly engaging and rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities
• Edit client communications, including the Bridgewater Daily Observations as well as other monthly/quarterly and annual publications
• Assist the publisher in the day-to-day running of Research Department publications
• Support the system for managing the quality of Bridgewater’s publications
• Prepare materials for the regular weekly/monthly/annual publications planning and review meetings
• Develop and run a writing support program for our junior writers as well as our senior researchers
• Eventually be able to assist in crystallizing language in the drafting phase
• Creatively problem solve to improve the quality of the production process

Position Requirements
• 2 + years experience as copy editor/writer/reporter on macroeconomics and financial markets
• Strong command of English & understanding of economics and financial market concepts; keen interest in expanding this knowledge
• Experience in dealing with charts/tables and integrating visual elements into written text
• Perfectionist, meticulous in his/her approach to the job at hand; persistent
• Ability to work to tight deadlines; flexibility and adaptability, strong team player, enjoys the chaos that can surround a daily publication
• Interest in dealing with both the editorial and nitty-gritty organizational elements of managing daily publications
• Creative in approach to solving problems; curious about the world

Cultural Standards
• Willing to give and receive honest feedback
• Think and act like an owner
• Hold and operate by the highest standards of integrity
• Be self-reflective, open and direct
• Driven by and committed to excellence and constant improvement

Bridgewater’s Culture
The hallmarks of the Bridgewater culture are honesty, directness, and transparency in the shared pursuit of excellence, even when against the norms of traditional organizations. The strong community strives for quality relationships with each other based on a shared commitment to facing even the hard truths together. Failures are seen as opportunities to learn and improve, and there is an organizational emphasis on acknowledging, analyzing, and understanding them.
Bridgewater is a meritocracy of ideas, where vigorous debate is encouraged regardless of reporting lines, and quality of thinking and approach are valued equally to results. The company fosters a culture of entrepreneurialism, where employees are empowered to and held accountable for driving their own initiatives.
These values are encapsulated in a set of management principles written and recorded by Ray Dalio and embodied by the employees of Bridgewater. These Management Principles are available at http://www.bwater.com/home/culture--principles.aspx
Bridgewater Associates
Throughout its 36-year history, Bridgewater has been recognized as a top-performing money manager and an industry innovator, winning 18 industry awards in the past five years alone. Bridgewater’s clients routinely give the company top satisfaction ratings in annual surveys. A selection of recent accolades includes:
• AR names Bridgewater Associates Management Firm of the Year (2010) and Global Macro Fund of the Year (2010)
• AICIO Magazine gives the Industry Innovation Award to Bridgewater for developing the risk parity approach to investing (2010)
• HFMWeek Magazine gives Ray Dalio a “special contribution” award for his contributions to changing the hedge fund industry (2010)
• Fortune Magazine ranks Bridgewater the largest hedge fund in the world (March 2009)
• PLANSPONSOR names Bridgewater Associates as Hedge Fund Manager of the Year (2009)
• Ray Dalio named to Bloomberg Magazine’s Fifty Thinkers (2011)

Bridgewater’s superior track record is a product of a unique culture of constant and rapid improvement. Truth and excellence are valued and pursued above all else, and the company uses a number of formal and informal structures aimed at removing conventional barriers to reaching the best ideas. https://www.bwater.com/home/research--press.aspx
Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. All employment at Bridgewater is subject to an extensive background check.
Please apply at the below link if interested in this position:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25310&siteid=5242

Write profiles of businesses and their owners from interview notes that we supply. Length of approximately 600-1,200 words with a consumer report voice. Can be done in 40 minutes to 1 hour and should never take
more than 2 hours. Requires an understanding of how to write for marketing. Assignment would be ongoing.

To support the Communications Department with primary focus being on Corporate Communications. Assist department to achieve ultimate goal of increasing organizational exposure in traditional, non-traditional, social and digital media via media relations practices and “grass roots” marketing. Responsible for writing and distribution of business press releases, plus analysis and recaps of all PR activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
• Assists in writing and editing press releases, media advisories, message points, press conference scripts and other documents as needed for all communications initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and producing web-related support materials associated with major announcements, including e-newsletters, web pages, social media or others as necessary.
• Coordinate placement of stories in traditional and non-traditional baseball media both on the local and national levels for all communications initiatives.
• Coordinate press conferences, events and other in-person promotion of communications initiatives. Utilize support staff for execution.
• Provide directors with outlines and timelines for all major initiatives. Create event profiles for all initiatives with an event component and provide additional communications plans as requested.
• Provide directors and executives with recaps of coverage of announcements using online PR software and additional analytical tools as requested.
• Manage information database to provide uniform and concise information to maintain integrity of all information.
• Create and maintain Media Contact Directory - update contacts on an ongoing basis to ensure all lists are up to date.
• Assist in maintaining department’s long-range communications calendar and communications planning documents.
• Assist in identifying the initiatives that require communications attention and prioritizing those based on business objectives.
• Assist director in development and implementation of annual business plan.
• Assist in Coordination of all marketing and community relations activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

InsideHook, the essential city guide email for discerning and adventurous men, has immediate openings for full- and part-time editorial interns at its NYC HQ.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly with editors and an executive team to build our editorial strategy, voice, coverage and content.

Responsibilities:
* Participate in publication daily close, including copy-editing
* Write, report, research and fact-check copy
* Contribute to planning/strategy process
* Help manage social media
* Collaborate with advertising + marketing depts.

Qualifications:
* Experience writing and reporting for college or other publications, pref. with a style or activities focus
* Full or part-time availability desired for at least three months
* Possible stipend dependent upon experience; credit or stipend for part-time, in-school candidates

Responsibilities:

1. Working closely with the sales team, boost lead generation by creating and writing marketing content and campaigns with a clear call-to-action that excites, persuades and inspires targeted prospects.

2. Research and understand the K12 educational space in order to initiate innovative ways to reach out to prospective clients for effective lead generation.

3. Create authentic content for use on K12 Insight’s blog and website, as well as in advertising, search, social media, and email and event marketing.

4. Research and identify national and local events/conferences which K12 Insight should attend and/or at which K12 Insight should present to generate new leads.

5. Maintain an acute awareness of current events in public education at the local, state and national levels — current and upcoming legislation, state-wide mandates, bond referendums, etc.

6. Collaborate closely with website designer to define clarity of content and visuals while ensuring consistency of message.
7. Work as an integral member of a dedicated marketing team in the Herndon, Va. office, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Communications.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, ideally in Marketing or Journalism.

2. At least six years of experience as a marketing writer, with a portfolio of original work including collateral and website content. K-12 experience is a plus.

3. Strategic thinker with ability to generate and execute creative ideas within tight deadlines.

4. Master of “less is more” school of writing, with an innate ability to communicate a clear message in as few words as possible.

5. Self-driven, resourceful team player with original ideas.

6. Organized, focused and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Looking for part-time journalism and mass communication teachers. Chicago and Suburban Chicago area. Must have master’s degree in journalism and some practical experience. Please call Sandy Fries at the College of DuPage, Tel: 630-942-2467.

Communications Director, Writer & Researcher for Small, Not-for-Profit Sustainable Finance/New Economy Think Tank
Capital Institute is a lean, not-for-profit based in Greenwich, CT, exploring how the financial system can be transformed to serve a more just and sustainable economy. We are seeking a full-time journalist/researcher/publicist to be our director of communications and help us craft our content. Our ideal candidate is a person who enjoys collaboration, who is intellectually curious and will bring a passion to our mission.

We are open to some telecommuting but will require at least two days a week in the Connecticut office, located a five-minute walk from the Greenwich train station.

Duties:
Assist in the idea creation, writing and editing of the founder’s blog posts and our public policy position papers.

Help craft and implement a general communications and social media strategy to expand our reach to targeted audiences who need to hear our message, including the mainstream media, mainstream finance and investing executives, graduate and undergraduate business school students and academics, the foundation community, legislators and policymakers.

Cultivate relationships with high-traffic blog sites and publications with the goal of getting founder’s blog and other Capital Institute content published and Capital Institute quoted on these sites.

Prepare Powerpoint presentations & information booklets for founder’s speaking events, conference and funder meetings.

Help organize Capital Institute speaking and workshop events.

May contribute traditional & digital storytelling/journalism and research skills to Capital Institute’s Field Guide for Investing in a Resilient Economy project.

Skills required:
Excellent writing and research skills a must, plus a knowledge of the key bloggers, publications, and opinion-shapers who are debating issues relevant to our mission. Web site maintenance and Powerpoint skills, and knowledge of social media strategies and analytics desirable.

Short-listed candidates will be required to write a short piece on an assigned topic and be prepared to discuss a communications strategy for that posting.

Additional desired skills:
HTML and CSS coding experience and a familiarity with CiviCRM and Drupal

Interested candidates please forward resume and a writing sample to
Susan Arterian Chang at sarterianchang@capitalinstitute.org

The Senior Associate of Media Relations & Marketing will work in our New York City office and will manage a spectrum of marketing-related projects to increase brand awareness, corporate growth, and overall success. As a key role within a high-growth company, the range of initiatives is dynamic but will include formulating public relations campaigns at a national level, regular communication via phone, email, and mail with national economic and financial reporters, producers, and editors, and research through Sageworks’ private company database. Candidates should expect to shift roles and projects based upon their individual skills and changing priorities at the company.
Sageworks' environment is very fast-paced and goal-driven. The senior associate will be responsible for achieving personal goals, including monthly media placements.