The Managing Editor’s responsibilities will revolve around two areas: (1) managing the content on all Skrounge campus websites; and (2) developing strategic partnerships with relevant online content sources. Skrounge is looking for a youthful, charismatic, witty voice that speaks to college students. The Managing Editor will be a senior member of the team and will therefore receive both cash and equity compensation.

The recruit will be a part of the three person Graphic Design team, reporting directly to the Creative Process Manager and rolling in to the Marketing Department.

Graphic Design Requirements:

- Proficient in the latest Mac operating system OS Lion, the latest design software Adobe CS5 (including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Flash, and Acrobat), as well as the latest web design software, Dreamweaver.
- Must be proficient in HTML
- Requires a strong visual sense and ability to adhere to corporate style guidelines
- Minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience
- Daily design tasks include the creative conceptualization and execution of:
- Corporate print and online advertising
- Client product catalogs
- Promotional posters
- Eblasts
- Postcards and other creative mailers
- Brochures and booklets
- Web design tasks to include:
- Updating the corporate website
- Designing and developing online web banners/web advertisement
Social Media Requirements:
Candidate should be actively participating in, or have a solid understanding of a wide variety of social media activities such as blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking, updating profiles, commenting, etc., as well as being able to use social media marketing techniques to increase visibility and traffic.
- Understands social media universe including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, StumbleUpon, Delicious, Digg, Reddit, Flickr, blogs, etc.
- Manage social media efforts, including creating unique content for the company’s blog, Facebook page and Twitter account, and maintaining a team calendar for social media postings
- Monitor trends in social media tools and applications, and appropriately apply that knowledge to increase exposure for Rymax
- Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage social media activities
- Strategize with and educate the management team and others within the company on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all of the company’s products and services
- Measure the impact of social media on the overall marketing efforts and communicate results
- Conduct keyword research including cataloging and indexing target keyword phrases to build SEO
- Create and update weekly and monthly reports
General Overview:
- Must be a team player that is also able to work independently
- Work accurately and efficiently within very tight timeframes and deadlines
- Candidate will be working on multiple projects at a time, so must be well organized and able to multi-task
- Active participant in team brainstorming sessions for both the Graphics team and the larger Marketing team
- Ongoing research of the latest design trends and keeping current with them
- Print knowledge (print processes, paper knowledge and pricing) is a plus

Art and rare books auction house seeks full-time assistant for public relations / advertising department. Help with drafting & distributing press releases, updating company website, blog and other online listings, sending out digital images, and assisting with ad schedules. Must have strong organizational, writing and computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, HTML, and simple PhotoShop tasks. Interest in the arts and books a must.

The American Physical Society (APS), the publisher of Physical Review Letters and the Physical Review, seeks an Assistant Editor to join the staff of its online publication Physics (physics.aps.org). Each week, Physics highlights top papers appearing in the APS journals with expert commentaries (Viewpoints) and editor summaries (Synopses). We are seeking a talented individual to participate in all aspects of this web publication: selecting papers, commissioning and editing commentaries, and writing. The new editor would also take a leading role in reaching new audiences for Physics and furthering the publicity of APS research. For more information and confidential inquiries contact edresumes@aps.org

A PhD in the physical sciences, a strong research background, and demonstrated skill communicating scientific results to a broad audience are required. An ability to work on tight deadlines is a must. Previous experience as a science writer or editor is preferred, but not essential. APS offers a competitive starting salary and an outstanding benefits package. The new editor would be expected to report to our editorial offices in Ridge, NY, on Long Island, but partial telecommuting is possible. The offices are close to Brookhaven National Lab and Stony Brook University and about 70 miles east of Manhattan.

We need a media training specialist (graduate and post-graduate students are welcome) for one on one training with an entrepreneur for a money management boutique. Training should encompass all aspects of media training and include, but not be limited to, television/radio interviews and appearances. There will most likely be 1-3 training sessions, depending on amount of hours spent during session.
Pay: $15-20 an hour, negotiable.
This is a great resume builder, especially if a graduate student.

Human Rights First is seeking a full-time Media Relations Assistant in its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate for this vacancy is a media savvy, detail-oriented individual who works well with people and under deadline. He or she should possess strong writing, editing and research skills, as well as a basic knowledge of media pitching and social media.

This position reports to the Media Relations Director and interacts with all members of the Communications team and Human Rights First’s program staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research media databases and create and maintain press lists;
• Draft press materials and web content;
• Proof-read, edit, and fact-check press materials;
• Generate media coverage through targeted pitching;
• Help to plan and staff press events;
• Cultivate traditional and new media contacts;
• Coordinate media availabilities for HRF staff and spokespersons;
• Compile and distribute daily press clips;
• Track key advocacy targets to identify press opportunities;
• Work with the HRF’s Communications Team to ensure timely responses to media inquiries and delivery of accurate information upon request;
• Provide administrative support to HRF’s Director of Communications and Media Relations Director;
• Assist with management of DC-based communications interns;
• Research media opportunities related to issue-specific campaigns and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.A., B.S., or B.F.A. degree required;
• Relevant experience in political communications, public relations or media, one to two years preferred;
• Highly organized and motivated creative problem solver;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to accuracy and detail;
• Comfort juggling multiple projects and prioritizing workload;
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive with comprehensive benefits package

START DATE: ASAP

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Gayle King Show is currently looking for interns for the fall semester. We are specifically interested in journalism & communications majors who can come in and contribute right away. Our interns work closely with segment producers to research guests and help with show prep. Interns also assist with field shoots, logging tapes, administrative support and production runs (as needed). Knowledge of social media is a plus and a good attitude is a must.

This is a great opportunity for a student who wants to be part of a live television show!

Required Hours: 7am – 3pm two to three times per week
Location: NYC (midtown)
Start date: Early October

Do you have a passion for local news and a proven record of success online? Main Street Connect is hiring reporters for our Westchester County expansion.

You will have primary responsibility for a town (or two smaller towns) and be part of a team that includes sports and features writers. With sharp editing, regular performance reviews, a program of professional development and a winning business model, we will help you make the most of your multimedia reporting and storytelling skills.

You will help us become the leading news site in each town we serve. Together we will build the nation’s largest community news company devoted to quality journalism.

Send resume, writing samples and cover letter.

Salary, benefits, equity participation

Lead Qualification Representative (LQR)

Lead Qualification Representatives (LQR) are responsible for managing all new leads generated to evaluate the level of qualification for new sales opportunities.

The LQR manages the inbound lead activity qualifying active buying interest and developing opportunity in prospect accounts. An implicit responsibility of the LQR is to conduct business dealings in a way that creates a superior prospect experience that will set the stage for effective sales follow-up, as well as future product sales.

Responsibilities
• Educate, qualify, and develop inbound leads to create sales-ready leads and opportunities
• Interact with prospects via telephone and email
• Research prospects, identify key players, generate interest and develop relationships to stimulate opportunity
• Disseminate opportunities to the appropriate sales team, educating rep as necessary about the opportunity
• Successfully manage and overcome prospect objections
• Become a trusted resource and develop superior relationships with prospects
• Update lead statuses and prospect interaction in salesforce.com to ensure efficient lead management
• Consistently achieve monthly quotas.
• Provide closed-loop feedback to ensure continuous process optimization and enhance lead generation programs

Skills/Experience
PR Newswire is looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong desire to further their career in sales. This individual not only strives to achieve their own goals, but the goals of the team and company.

Skills required:
• Pre-call planning
• Opportunity qualification and objection handling
• Time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a high-energy sales and marketing team environment; team player
• Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills
• The highest level of integrity
• Proficient with standard corporate productivity tools (email, voicemail, MS Office)
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Sales training and salesforce.com experience a plus

Cheezburger is looking for a self-driven, dedicated researcher to join the Know Your Meme editorial staff starting in August 2011!

An ideal candidate should be familiar with Wikipedia-style formatting, keeps up with popular Internet blogs and community sites and has a background in journalism or publishing. Previous experience with online researching, blogging and social networking services is a major plus. Some of the core qualities we’re looking for:

• Strong copy-editing skills, previous experience in publishing or newswriting preferred
• Basic HTML skills, working knowledge in image-editing software like Photoshop
• Ability to follow up with editors to ensure accurate and timely publication
• Ability to multi-task across the site and to prioritize with minimal direction
• Genuine interest & willingness to participate in discussions and interact with online community