Short Form Videographer + Editor

We're looking for a talented Videographer + Editor to work directly with us to launch a new TikTok game show. The ideal candidate has 2+ years filming and editing experience, particularly in entertainment or social media. We are looking for a candidate who can see the entire picture, capture on-site footage, and edit down into <60 second videos.

As an editor, you will be responsible for turning raw footage into a final product seen by millions of fans and supporters. Taking direction from our team, you will help drive narrative and keep viewers engaged in order to maximize video impact. Having knowledge of the best YouTube and TikTok editing practices is a must, along with a firm grasp on comedic timing, and a punchy editing style. Only candidates local to New York, NY will be considered for the position.

Responsibilities:
- Manage productions and filming sessions to ensure maximum quality and efficiency.
- Cut/edit raw footage in such a way as to add to its entertainment value.
- Track and catalog recorded content to ensure maximum organization and accessibility.
- Incorporate feedback from viewers into videos.
- Find cutting-edge techniques to bring the best possible content to viewers.

Requirements:
- 2+ years of work experience as a videographer, editor, or similar role.
- Experience capturing, exporting, and overall organization of footage.
- Familiarity with various high quality cameras, including DSLRs and mirrorless.
- Passion for all things Internet (memes, trends, etc).
- Keen understanding of short form editing (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels) styles and techniques.
- Expertise and efficiency in Adobe CC (Premiere) or other video editing software.
- Experience with Photoshop and/or After Effects is a plus.
- Experience with audio equipment is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE / CREATIVE ASSISTANT

This is a full-time administrative and creative assistant role, suited for a highly organized individual interested in learning about independent documentary film by working with an award-winning documentary production company. The assistant will work primarily with the Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated founder/producer of the company, while also offering general assistance to the small and tight-knit team.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings with filmmakers/industry colleagues, arranging travel, reviewing project submissions, research and writing, website design and management, taking notes on calls, social media management, office management, company e-blasts, film coverage, and assisting with daily production tasks including invoicing, cost reports, equipment rentals, and festival logistics. Some travel and screening/festival attendance may be required.

Notable candidates are organized, detail-oriented, flexible, hardworking, creative and responsible team players who take initiative, problem-solve efficiently, communicate with distinction, work well in fast-paced environments under pressure and are enthusiastic about working in the independent documentary film industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who has had an executive or filmmaker’s assistant role before and is interested in learning more about documentary production. This position is a 2-year commitment with room for growth within the company once the time is fulfilled.

Brownstoner News and Feature Writer

Brownstoner is growing. We are looking to hire a news and feature writer who shares our passions to help us cover Brooklyn inside and out. This person will cover controversies and issues related to housing, the physical environment and land use in Brooklyn, among other topics.

The ideal candidate will be eager to go beyond typical superficial news coverage, explore underreported angles, report on what is happening in a variety of communities in the borough, and include a variety of voices and perspectives. This is an opportunity to dig into stories that interest you the most and explore what sparks your curiosity.

You can easily knock out a couple of quick posts a week and make time for deeper, reported pieces and enterprise stories for the blog, as well as occasional news and features for our twice-yearly print magazine. You’ve already written at least a few longer-form features with multiple sources and are eager for the opportunity to write more.

Key topics include affordable housing, development, ULURP, zoning, 421-a and landmarking. In addition, Brownstoner is open to stories on a wide variety of subjects related to place and living in Brooklyn. For example, we have in the past written about school rezonings, transportation, street safety, store and restaurant openings and closings, new construction, design, art and interesting people who are making the borough a better place.

The position is full-time with benefits, including health insurance and 401K. We are inclusive and we value diversity.

You:
• Live in Brooklyn.
• Mid career, with minimum three years experience reporting, one year editing.
• Can help bring a sense of spontaneity, surprise and depth to our lineup with a variety of stories. These could include, for example, unexpected brief items (perhaps based on a photo or tip), quick-turn posts that put urgent breaking news in perspective with historical context and facts, and more in-depth reported pieces on deserving topics (such as a controversial development or other battle).
• Familiar with Brooklyn, its neighborhoods, communities and neighborhood groups.
• Curious about what in Brooklyn is working and what is not and how to make Brooklyn a better place.
• Know AP style.
• Photoshop skills and flair for photography helpful, experience with podcasting and social media a plus.

Responsibilities:
• Write a daily news roundup (Daily Links), two quick stories and one more in-depth story a week for the blog, as well as occasional pieces for the twice-yearly glossy print magazine.
• Get out and explore the borough, take photos, talk to people, and occasionally attend and report on after-hours events (such as hearings on controversial developments, protests and community board meetings).
• Help out with editing a few times a year as needed.

 

Editor/Researcher - Spanish

Position
Editor/Researcher - Spanish

Time
This position is for a project of roughly two months to be completed in Spring 2022. The Editor is expected to devote roughly 20 hours per week on average.

Responsibilities
ᐧ Working with the Chief Product Officer to find and evaluate Spanish language data sources for model development and testing purposes
ᐧ Quality control over what information is fed into the machine learning model
ᐧ Analysis of model performance

What we’ll bring to the table
ᐧ Guidance in developing Natural Language Processing models for journalism
ᐧ Weekly meetings to evaluate progress on key tasks

What you’ll bring to the table
ᐧ An ethical approach. A sharp & curious mind.
ᐧ Native Spanish speaker. Deep knowledge of Hispanophone media.
ᐧ Spreadsheet management.
ᐧ Extra credit for knowledge of SQL.

Compensation
ᐧ $2,500, to be paid in two parts based on milestones achieved.

Executive Assistant

ROMULUS ENTERTAINMENT, a New York-based film production and finance company is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO/Co-Founder. We are a small company and the person in this role will have the opportunity to contribute to the production process from pre-production all the way through to post-production. This role is an excellent opportunity to participate in a fast-paced environment and develop relationships with various filmmakers and industry members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run day-to-day operations for CEO both in office and on location during productions

• Roll calls, schedule meetings, and proactively manage changing calendar events

• Maintain company documents including: slate of projects, contacts, and script submissions

• Maintain a to do list and assist in making sure all deadlines are met

• Form production bank accounts prior to commencement of pre-production

• Read scripts and provide coverage to weigh in creatively

• Complete film festival submissions

• Coordinate travel and address issues or last-minute changes to travel during nights and weekends

• Invoice preparation

• Organize and maintain company expenses

• Act as the primary office contact for all outside vendors

• Maintain company website

• Manage company Rushcut links and distribute to buyers during the sales process

• Coordinate with PR companies in preparation for festival premieres and press releases

• Proactively assist on set wherever necessary

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive material on a daily basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree

• 1-2 years of experience in the entertainment industry preferred

• Capable of good judgement and anticipation of boss' needs

• Up-to-date with current film and media trends

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat

• Must be available to travel internationally on short notice

Director, Engagement and Marketing

Spectrum is looking for a Director of Engagement and Marketing to deepen our engagement with our audience.

Spectrum is an autism news site intended for scientists, although we are also read by many non-scientists.

The Spectrum Director of Engagement and Marketing's primary role will be to engage researchers and clinicians who study autism and treat autism with Spectrum's award-winning content. Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the Director of Engagement and Marketing will create Spectrum's strategy in these areas, and lead a small team responsible for day-to-day efforts to ensure that Spectrum is reaching its specialized audience that includes neuroscientists, neurologists, and policymakers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement Spectrum's engagement and marketing strategy
• Supervise and inspire staff responsible for specific projects and tasks
• Collaborate closely with Spectrum's editorial team
• Reinforce a culture of deliver, test and measure
• Create and deliver engagement reports based on qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Seek out partnerships with relevant organizations
• Liaise with Simons Foundation colleagues in similar roles
• Oversee submissions process for journalistic and creative awards
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• Science background preferred

Experience

• At least seven years of experience in leadership roles in engagement and marketing
• Prior experience managing staff
• Experience in journalism, or working at journalistic outlets, preferred

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Must demonstrate ability to manage detailed projects and track progress appropriately
• Experience and facility with content management systems and marketing and outreach tools, such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and Omniture, as well as understanding of user experiences
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards
• Ability to inspire and forge strong collaborative partnerships
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a resume, cover letter stating your interest in the position, and a brief one page vision for Spectrum's engagement efforts.

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

 

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Analyst Editorial

The Editorial Analyst will support internal communications by creating unique and engaging content that will be shared with all Crewmembers via On the Fly (mobile news app), Daily News (company-wide e-newsletter), HelloJetBlue (our intranet), and other channels as needed. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly proactive, excels under tight deadlines, has a passion for aviation and travel and a curiosity to always learn more. The Analyst, Editorial will report to the Manager Internal Content & Editor In Chief.

Deputy Director of Communications

As the leader of the communications team, the deputy director of Communications will supervise and execute a plan to help raise awareness of key initiatives and increase the
impact of EJI’s work in social justice and criminal justice reform. It is equally as important that the deputy director is EJI’s guardian and aims to protect the organization’s mission in media coverage. The deputy director will also manage the
communications team. This role will report to senior leadership. The role may be based in Montgomery, Alabama or New York, New York. A remote position, with frequent travel, may be possible.

Key Responsibilities:
● Supervise incoming press inquiries, lead thorough examination of opportunities and plan strategic responses and follow-up;
● Strategically assess and shape opportunities in press, film and documentaries;
● Create and distribute press releases, announcements and other collateral materials with messaging that is compelling, tactful, and effective and leverage strong relationships to help secure persuasive and positive coverage;
● Lead and manage on-site production for interviews and filming of key leaders at EJI which includes liaising internally with key staff and externally with crews and outlets;
● Supervise daily analysis of press mentions and media reporting;
● Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and partners;
● Other communications initiatives, as assigned.

Qualifications:
● Commitment to EJI’s mission to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, challenge racial and economic injustice, and protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society;
● Bachelor’s degree required;
● 7+ years of experience in PR, communications, and media relations;
● Excellent presentation, communication, writing, and editing skills;
● Strong interpersonal skills to help navigate all types of working relationships with the ability to proactively support internal team members as well as professionally represent EJI with partners, members of the media and other collaborators;
● Strong experience with both traditional and emerging media;
● Strong understanding of press tracking;
● High proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, database management, social media tools, graphic formatting skills, copy editing;
● A self-starter who is organized, detail oriented, and confident;
● Flexible, mature, self-aware, and a team player.

Racial Justice Producer-Editor

Job Description:

Core Duties:*

Research, plan, write, and edit original/complex publications for style and substance.

Develop and publish sensitive policy statements and publications for internal and/or external audiences.

Ensure adherence of editorial content to guidelines and oversee the work of other editorial staff or free-lancers.

Recommend changes and amendments to communications or publications.

Work within deadlines and cost constraints of clients.

Advise and collaborate with clients on editorial and publication methods.

Communicate with writers, editors, photographers, vendors, and contractors, and review the publication process.

Serve as a resource in developing strategies that promote effective delivery of publications/editorials to target audiences.

*Other Duties: Other duties consistent with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Demonstrated understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of communications, public relations, and editorial content.

Extensive experience in planning and implementing complex publications/editorial projects.

Demonstrated ability to synthesize and coordinate materials from multiple resources.

Demonstrated ability to edit complex stories for both style and substance.

Exceptional attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.

Experience producing highly effective work within the deadline and cost constraints of clients.

Extensive experience and understanding of job-required software applications.

Demonstrated ability to apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.

Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of information released to internal and external audiences.

Additional Preferred Skills:

Collaborative work style, and experience working with teams.

Experience working with complex ideas and research and ability to translate ideas for different audiences.

Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of constituencies including scholars, researchers, policymakers, community groups, nonprofit leaders and government officials.

Experience with social media distribution techniques.

Experience with producing video content.

Working Conditions:

Occasional work on evenings and weekends

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide https://adminguide.stanford.edu/

Scientific/Conservation NGO Marketing and Communications

The Wildlife Disease Association is looking to professionalize and grow our communications to achieve our mission. We want to grow our social and traditional media presence to increase our impact, by tapping into our membership of over one thousand professionals and experts in the field of wildlife health and through the coordination of our volunteer committees. We want to develop an impactful online presence through dynamic and effective content. We want to develop valuable communications resources for our membership, including new approaches to disseminating news such as professional newsletters, blogs and/or podcasts; and for the broader community, by developing scientific media content such as videos and animations and coordinating communication across multiple channels in promotional events. We want to strengthen our Brand. We want to promote our association, our published science, our values and wildlife health.
This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a highly motivated international scientific/conservation organization with enormous unrealized potential, and to have a significant positive impact on our association and our mission. We are looking to introduce and facilitate new ways of communicating, supported by a passionate team of contracted staff and professional volunteers, to advance wildlife and environmental health.
The Wildlife Disease Association is committed to equity and inclusivity and those who have experienced social, gender, racial, disability or other disadvantage are encouraged to apply.
Key accountabilities.
● Provide specialist communications and marketing advice and analysis to the Wildlife Disease Association Executive; and/or,
● Develop, implement, coordinate and enhance impactful social media and online communications for the Wildlife Disease Association; and/or,
● Develop and implement diverse communications and marketing content to advance the mission of the Wildlife Disease Association; and/or,
● Establish and facilitate relationships between the Wildlife Disease Association, and its members, and formal media outlets.
The right person/s will have:"

"● Professional marketing and/or communications training and/or experience; and/or,
● Experience in organizational communications relevant to the business of the Wildlife Disease Association; and/or,
● Expertise and technical capability (including, where possible, access to relevant facilities) for the development of promotional and communications resources including, for instance, video production, audio production, illustration or animation; and/or,
● Expertise and experience in public scientific outreach and communications; and/or,
● Expertise and experience in formal media relations (such as media releases, establishing relationships with media outlets etc.) and/or strategic social media development and activity; and/or,
● Expertise and experience in marketing and communications strategy relevant to the business of the Wildlife Disease Association.
What you will get in return.
● A fractional appointment of between 20 and 60%, with compensation in line with equivalent US salaried positions.
● Workplace flexibility and an inclusive workplace environment.
● The opportunity to develop and implement new approaches to communication in our organization.
● A motivated and supportive team to work with.
● Experience in communications development in key growing sectors - wildlife health, conservation and One Health.