The Senior Manager, Media & Marketing will be responsible for overseeing the Rainforest Alliance’s marketing efforts in the Americas and developing strategies for the distribution of content relevant to the organization’s various stakeholders worldwide. S/he will guide and collaborate with businesses engaged with the Rainforest Alliance to ensure that they have the tools and information necessary to engage their audiences. S/he will develop and manage promotional campaigns; media outreach and oversee content and strategies aimed at engaging consumers, media and other key Rainforest Alliance audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Manage social media marketing campaigns designed to educate and influence consumers and others;
• Provide guidance to and collaborate with the businesses that are engaged with the Rainforest Alliance on promotional campaigns;
• Develop media outreach strategies and consumer campaigns for the organization as a whole and for specific targeted audiences in order to meet programmatic objectives;
• Cultivate US media and marketing relationships, continually seeking out new promotional vehicles and opportunities;
• Coordinate closely with staff and representatives working with marketing and media in other countries to ensure efforts and messages are consistent;
• Keep abreast of emerging media platforms, assess their cost effectiveness and adjust the organization’s use of new tools as appropriate;
• Track and measure effectiveness of the communications tools used by the organization; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism;
• Minimum10 years experience in professional work environment;
• A minimum of 8 years experience in journalism, nonprofit or corporate communications;
• Proven track record in strategic media outreach and marketing work;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Experience in managing staff;
• Demonstrated interest in conservation, corporate social responsibility and/or international development issues;
• Superior written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility and willingness to work independently on a wide range of tasks and projects;
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; and
• Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Need someone to help maintain and grow social media presence for travel media website and brand. Must be quite familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pintrest.
Must be comfortable writing short posts and adapting to the voice of the brand. Most importantly, must be excited by travel. This is a part-time position.

Applicants must be interested in developing/learning social media strategies for building and engaging an audience.

The time commitment is a couple hours/day.

Qi New York is looking for a Graphic and Web Designer to join our dynamic team. This position will be working within our marketing team producing visual imagery and designing marketing and promotional materials for our three E-commerce divisions: Qi New York, Qi Home, and Ainsley NY. The successful candidate will be a team player who is highly organized, assertive, resourceful and has excellent understanding of design, computer and communication skills. Positions are part-time.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting marketing team in producing unique and compelling online imagery to engage current and future customers.
• Liaising closely with the marketing team to produce online advertisements that effectively target specific markets, daily customer mailers and other materials.
• Designing and producing web pages, landing pages and emails in a combination of codes such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash.
• Testing websites for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions.

Skills and experience required:

• 3+ years of proven experience in graphic design for print and online including interface design
• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
• Great photo retouching and manipulation skills.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Flash
• A flair for innovative and original design
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of current design trends and techniques
• Excellent communication skills in English both oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to tight deadlines
• Strong time management skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Enjoy working under pressure and to a deadlines

Web Designer must be familiar with volusion

The ACLU of South Dakota is the newest national chapter of the ACLU and it is quickly growing with the recent addition of a National Office in North Dakota. The ACLU of South Dakota and the National Office of North Dakota handle issues regarding reproductive freedom, voting rights, the rights of lesbian, bisexual and transgender people as well as many other civil liberties issues.

The ACLU of South Dakota seeks an experienced professional to serve as its Communications Director. The Communications Director will take a leadership role in the communications strategy and media relations for its offices in South Dakota and North Dakota. The position will report to the Executive Director of South Dakota, and will work closely with the Advocacy Director and the Community Organizer in advancing ACLU issues through a wide range of media outlets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage media relations, maintain the media contacts database, prepare press releases and conduct news conferences. Develop media strategies, pitch stories and draft op-ed pieces.

Respond to press calls, develop talking points or quotes, and work with the Executive Director to determine the best spokesperson to convey the ACLU’s message.

Manage content for the ACLU of South Dakota and the National Office of North Dakota including web sites as well as social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter etc.

Produce and coordinate the scheduling of advertising for media and event programs.

Write, produce and edit monthly email messages for members and supporters via the ACLU CAN network.
Write, produce and edit the yearly newsletter.

Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Advocacy Director, collaborating partners and volunteers as needed.

Write and develop educational pieces in collaboration with the Advocacy Director in regards to specific ACLU issues for public education and outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in public relations, journalism, civil liberties law, or a related field requiring significant writing and public relations duties.
Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team setting to develop communications strategy and message to the public.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and controversial issues and to convey information about the issues to both narrow and broad audiences.
Experience working in Latin American or American Indian communities is preferred.
Must work well in a small office and team environment.
Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate tact and grace under pressure.
Exceptional research, analytical, writing and editing skills with working knowledge of the production of printed publications, including layout and graphic design.
Outstanding skills in cultivating contacts in the news media and overseeing the press contact database, as well as responding to press inquiries.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel.
A strong understanding of civil liberties issues and the ability to explain the ACLU’s mission and issues.
Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and social justice issues.

COMPENSATION

The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the 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/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."

TheWeek.com seeks an editorial outreach assistant to promote audience growth through partnerships and strategic outreach. The ideal candidate will possess both a business mentality and a familiarity with the news cycle, will be highly organized and enthusiastic, will have excellent news judgment, and will be capable of tailoring pitches to match various partners' unique editorial sensibilities.

This person will report to the general manager and will be responsible for maintaining relationships with current partners and seeking new and creative partnership opportunities with a variety of other media organizations. Hey or she will serve as a liaison between partners and TheWeek.com's editorial staff. This person will also be responsible for sending TheWeek.com content to a wide variety of outlets, monitoring inbound and outbound partner traffic, and providing regular reports on this traffic. 

Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or public relations
Deep familiarity with the news and media landscape
Understanding of link shorteners like bitly
Proficient in Excel or Google Document spreadsheets
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly organized 

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.