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

Vice is looking for Indonesian, Japanese, Somali, and Rwandan/Kinyiarwandan translators some documentaries that we recently shot. We need NYC-based fluent speakers who could translate into English. Must be able to start immediately and will be compensated $20/hour for up to 2 full work days worth of translating.

Must be able to start immediately.

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.

Position description: Full-time writer to support timely production of ECG produced publications, sustained public relations efforts and other branding and marketing efforts as needed.

Capabilities:

• Demonstrated talent for crafting well-rounded, interesting articles and features that underscore the mission or message of the client/institution in a variety of media, including print and digital communication.
• Demonstrated ability in building a public relations campaign and developing rapport with media as well as the successful execution of public relations strategies.
• Capability to translate the essence of an idea into a branded concept and demonstrated ability in executing advertising copy, headlines and other promotions materials.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Great disposition to learning new web-based technologies and adapting social media strategies in a way that benefits or meets client needs.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Interview subjects for publications as well as other marketing, branding and public relations efforts.
• Research stories and background material needed to successfully produce stories and other collateral material.
• Craft stories and articles for print publications as well as other marketing material such as brochures, newsletters, Web copy in deadline driven environment.
• Edit and proofread copy.
• Work with Associate Creative Director (ACD) on developing public relations strategy and successful story pitches.
• Draft press releases and media advisories that capture the attention of targeted media.
• Follow up on press releases to media and all necessary coordination with media, Account Executive (AE) and Client to ensure smooth event and/or successful campaign.
• Research, nurture and develop media contacts for sustained public relations efforts on the behalf of ECG clients.
• Draft copy for ads and other promotion and marketing material as needed.

Ideal candidate is also:

• Deadline and results driven
• Versatile
• Team player
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Poised, articulate and diplomatic — in this position you will be representing the client to major stakeholders and constituencies, a well as representing the client’s interests to the media.

JOB DESCRIPTION 2011
External Relations Communications Officer
Action Against Hunger Job Description
Dept. of External Relations : Communications Officer

Department: External Relations
Reports To: Deputy Director, External Relations
Type of position: Full time paid
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
Headquarters: New York, NY

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Summary:

Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Dept. seeks a Communications Officer to coordinate media outreach, cultivate press relations, support public relations efforts, and write and edit a range of communications materials. ACF seeks an innovative applicant who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while helping the organization enhance its external communications. Like ACF itself, the External Relations Dept. is constantly growing and evolving to meet the organization’s expanding needs. The External Relations Dept. thrives on teamwork, encourages personal initiative, and offers opportunities for career advancement and a chance to develop new skills.

Objective:

The External Relations Communications Officer supports ACF’s humanitarian mandate by helping to position the agency as a leading resource on global malnutrition, enhancing ACF’s visibility in the media, and producing quality print and online content for a range of audiences. The Communications Officer coordinates with the Director of External Relations and its Deputy Director to publish professional content, design and implement communications strategies, and develop and deliver clear messaging for educational efforts, online fundraising, and outreach purposes.

Salary: D.O.E.; Dental and Health Care; generous vacation package

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop & Manage ACF Communications Assets

• Routine Communications Materials: write, edit, and vet press releases, letters-to-the-editor, op-eds, talking points, public speeches, and other routine institutional communications

• Email & Web Content: produce web articles, profiles, stories, and program updates; write content for fundraising emails; otherwise support ACF’s online communications needs, particularly as the organization seeks to re-design its website

• Print Publications: write and edit articles for a variety of institutional publications, including the quarterly newsletter and annual report

• Multi-Media Content: Write and edit video and audio scripts documenting the impact of ACF’s humanitarian programs; coordinate video production in the field; and support other multi-media efforts as needs arise

Develop & Manage Public Relations Tools & Infrastructure

• Press Relations: arrange interviews with headquarters and field staff; pitch profiles and stories to journalists and bloggers; create media strategies; and respond to general press inquiries.

• Manage and Develop Press Database: manage ACF’s media database; provide oversight on the building of targeted press lists and the dissemination of ACF press statements

• Develop Public Relations Collateral: strengthen ACF’s identity and public reputation by clarifying policy positions and developing institutional messaging on core issues

• Support Media Training for Field Staff: provide media training for field and headquarters staff; brief and prepare staff for interviews

Other Duties

• Manage Communications Staff: recruit, hire, and manage Communications interns; supervise a Communications Associate to be hired in the third quarter of 2011

• Act as an Internal Resource to ACF: attend weekly meetings of operations staff on program updates in the field; act as a resource to the External Relations Department and to other ACF headquarters on ACF-USA programs

• Liaise with Field & Headquarter Staff: provide regular updates to field staff on Communications matters; coordinate with other ACF headquarters on press releases, feature stories, and a variety of other communications initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum four years experience in public relations or communications; or some combination as a journalist and PR/communications practitioner
• Demonstrated success in conceiving and executing public relations efforts
• Portfolio of professional writing samples
• Bachelor’s degree; journalism major preferred and/or master’s level communications degree
• Attentive to detail with excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Works well independently with direction from others
• Willing to stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities

Preferred

• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish
• Knowledge of the humanitarian field
• Video production/editing skills

Performance Expectations

• Flexible, diligent and high integrity professional
• Works well within a team setting and with others
• Able to negotiate positively with others
• Ability to learn and be productive quickly
• Passionate about the organization and enjoys problem solving
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Actively contribute to the growth of Action Against Hunger
• Desire to help build a world-class organization

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Summary:

Action Against Hunger’s External Relations Dept. seeks a Communications Officer to coordinate media outreach, cultivate press relations, support public relations efforts, and write and edit a range of communications materials. ACF seeks an innovative applicant who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while helping the organization enhance its external communications objectives. Like ACF itself, the External Relations Dept. is constantly growing and evolving to meet the organization’s expanding needs. The External Relations Dept. thrives on teamwork, encourages personal initiative, and offers opportunities for career advancement and a chance to develop new skills.

Objective:

The Communications Officer supports ACF’s humanitarian mandate by helping to position the agency as a leading resource on global malnutrition, enhancing ACF’s visibility in the media, and producing quality print and online content for a range of audiences. The Communications Officer coordinates with the Director of External Relations and its Deputy Director to publish professional content, design and implement communications strategies, and develop and deliver clear messaging for educational efforts, online fundraising, and outreach purposes.

Salary: D.O.E.; Dental and Health Care; generous vacation package

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop & Manage ACF Communications Assets

Routine Communications Materials: write, edit, and vet press releases, letters-to-the-editor, op-eds, talking points, public speeches, and other routine institutional communications
Email & Web Content: produce a range of online content—web articles, human interest stories, and program updates; write copy and suggest content for fundraising emails; and provide messaging, copyediting, and other support for ACF’s various online communications needs.
Print Publications: write and edit articles for a variety of institutional publications, including a quarterly newsletter, annual reports, institutional presentations and messaging.
Multimedia Content: Write and edit video and audio scripts documenting the impact of ACF’s humanitarian programs; coordinate video production in the field; and support other multimedia efforts as needs arise.

Develop & Manage Public Relations Tools & Infrastructure

Press Relations: arrange interviews with headquarters and field staff; pitch profiles and stories to journalists and bloggers; create media strategies; and respond to general press inquiries.
Manage and Develop Press Database: manage ACF’s media database; provide oversight on the building of targeted press lists and the dissemination of ACF press statements
Develop Public Relations Collateral: strengthen ACF’s identity and public reputation by clarifying policy positions and developing institutional messaging on core issues
Support Media Training for Field Staff: provide media training for field and headquarters staff; brief and prepare staff for interviews.

Other Duties

Manage Communications Staff: recruit, hire, and manage Communications interns; supervise a Communications Associate to be hired in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Act as an Internal Resource to ACF: attend weekly meetings of operations staff on program updates in the field; act as a resource to the External Relations Department and to other ACF headquarters on ACF-USA programs
Liaise with Field & Headquarter Staff: provide regular updates to field staff on Communications matters; coordinate with other ACF headquarters on press releases, feature stories, and a variety of other communications initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum four years experience in public relations or communications; or some combination as a journalist and PR/communications practitioner
Demonstrated success in conceiving and executing public relations efforts
Portfolio of professional writing samples
Bachelor’s degree; journalism major preferred and/or master’s level communications degree
Attentive to detail with excellent verbal and written communications skills
Works well independently with direction from others
Willing to stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities

Preferred

Knowledge of French and/or Spanish
Demonstrated experience with blogs
Knowledge of the humanitarian field
Video production/editing skills

Performance Expectations

Flexible, diligent and high integrity professional
Works well within a team setting and with others
Able to negotiate positively with others
Ability to learn and be productive quickly
Passionate about the organization and enjoys problem solving
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Actively contribute to the growth of Action Against Hunger
Desire to help build a world-class organization

Application Deadline: July 31, 2011
Employment Type
Full Time
Min. Experience
Mid Level

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as Director of Public Relations. The position is based in New York City. The Director of Public Relations will be responsible for creating and executing national public relations campaigns for the company with the goal of publicizing Sageworks as the leading provider of privately-held company data. This position entails relationship-building with top national and business news outlets, inclusive of TV, radio, and written publications. The individual will be responsible for high-level planning and direction of the company’s PR strategy as well as execution of the strategic plan, building strategic relationships with news outlets, significantly growing Sageworks’ media presence, and enhancing Sageworks’ national brand awareness. The Director of Public Relations will be responsible for monthly public relations-related goals.

Responsibilities:
- Leverage Sageworks’ data in order to formulate compelling campaigns to the news media, which will be executed in-house by the Director of PR and Sageworks’ PR team
- Network and build strong relationships with national media outlets
- Contact and work directly with producers, editors, guest bookers, and journalists to schedule interviews and introduce Sageworks
- Identify new strategic relationship opportunities with national media outlets
- Ensure execution of public relations-related exposure goals
- Develop strategic plan for enhancing Sageworks’ national brand through media relations
- Proactively identify communications opportunities and develop supporting campaigns

Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years of PR experience with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment. Business & financial PR experience a strong plus
- Proven success developing relationships and generating national media exposure
- Outstanding ability to network
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership abilities and self-motivation
- Entrepreneurial spirit and strong sense of urgency
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strategic thinker who excels at coming up with original ideas and is able to execute

Human Rights First is a dynamic, U.S.-based advocacy organization that has worked for over thirty years to leverage U.S. law, policy, and influence to promote human rights around the world.

Human Rights First has a reputation for pragmatic, results-oriented advocacy that is politically astute, grounded in facts, and driven by sophisticated legal and policy analysis. We focus our efforts not on making a point, but on making a difference. We know from experience that human rights progress is more durable when diverse partners work together to bring about change, so we build strategic, non-partisan alliances to support our objectives. We pride ourselves on this practical, inclusive approach. It works.

Human Rights First values high quality work product, a collaborative and supportive work environment, respect for diverse viewpoints, creative approaches to problem solving, flexibility and adaptability of skills, accountability for results, and commitment to lasting change.

Human Rights First is seeking a Web and New Media Manager who, under the direction of the Communications Director, will guide the organization's use of online communications to promote its advocacy goals and ensure that Human Rights First's website, social-media presence and email campaigns project a clear, consistent and compelling organizational voice. The Web and New Media Manager will be responsible for the creation and implementation of an online strategy that engages, retains, and grows the supporter base for Human Rights First and increases the organization's footprint and impact. This position is based in our New York City office.

As a member of Human Rights First's communications team, the Web and New Media Manager will work closely with the six other members of the communications department to make sure that Human Rights First's online communications are fully integrated with other communications strategies. He/she will supervise the Web Publisher and lead projects involving other communications, program, advocacy, and operations staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Web
• Develop and maintain Human Rights First's website as a cutting edge communications tool by devising and implementing innovative approaches to serving Human Rights First's current audiences and attracting prospective and specialized audiences.

Online Advocacy
• Coordinating with program, advocacy and communications staff, plan and produce integrated new media campaigns for Human Rights First to engage supporters and generate public attention around key advocacy goals.
• Understand the news and political environment and ensure that Human Rights First is keeping up with online discussions and news cycles to take advantage of opportunities for online activism.
Social Networks
• Set a standard of excellence for new media work. Work with staff across the organization to guide and oversee the writing, reviewing, editing and updating of all content across new media channels (the website, advocacy and fundraising emails, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts, and video) to meet those standards.
Other
• Manage Human Right's First's Google grant account.
• Cultivate relationships with bloggers, online media, and allied organizations to support outreach efforts.
Provide guidance and oversight to Human Rights First staff in:
• Developing content for the Human Rights First website to advance online advocacy
Reporting

The Web and New Media Manager reports to the Communications Director and will supervise the Web Publisher. The Web and New Media Manager is responsible for leading projects involving communications, policy, and operations staff.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum five years substantial online campaign experience with political, advocacy and/or non-profit organizations
• Excellent writing and editing skills specific to web and new media content
• Advanced knowledge of mass email, social media, and the tools that accompany it
• Interest and experience working in and using new media to achieve policy change in human rights and international affairs
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategies for online engagement and community building
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; experience editing and proof reading required.
• Project management experience a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative ability
• Proven management and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience coordinating online advertising campaigns
• Experience using online analytic tools
• Online production experience including newsletters, donations pages and e-mails working with CRM solutions such as Salsa.

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive with comprehensive benefits package

START DATE: Summer 2011

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Assistant Director works independently and collaboratively within a four-member communications team, reports directly to the Director of Communications and acts as deputy director in the director’s absence. The communications team is part of the Spence Development Office that consists of 12 full-time employees who are responsible for fundraising, alumnae relations and school-wide communications.

Nature Publishing Group, publisher of leading science journals, seeks a Publishing Assistant to work in our in our New York office.

Key responsibilities:
- Monitoring journal websites, communication with production, marketing, distribution, and sales departments
- Some writing, trouble-shooting, data tracking, mining, and analysis, project management, and administrative assistance to Publishing Managers
- The successful candidate must operate seamlessly within a very fast-paced, deadline driven environment and is someone who is well organized, detail-oriented, client-focused, and able to manage multiple projects at once

Requirements:
- The candidate must have a four year degree from a four year university and demonstrate the ability to think creatively and strategically
- Strong analytical, math, computer, and problem-solving skills are required
- In addition, a successful candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, team-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Mastery of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications; ability to quickly learn other applications and systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Nature Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Nature Publishing Group, please visit our web site at www.nature.com.