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ICFJ.org is currently hiring several positions, including a program mamanger

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VPM is currently interviewing people for 3 positions:

News Director, Assistant Digital News Editor and Communications Director.

Learn more at https://vpm.org/articles/5989/employment-opportunities

 

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Government Accountability Reporter

Director of Social Media for Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Click link to learn more: https://hamptonroadscommunity.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=13

 

 

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Jacksonville, Florida

https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Posting/View/37265

The Florida Times-Union / Jacksonville.com is hiring a government accountability reporter. This reporter will be part of a team that covers Jacksonville’s vast consolidated government. Coverage will include all parts of this strong-mayor form of government, including the Mayor, City Council, the port, the electric and water utility and transportation and aviation authorities.

 

 

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Journalism jobs for new graduates

Culture and diversity reporter in Indiana's third-largest city: Evansville

https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Posting/View/37100

Culture and Diversity Reporter The Evansville, Indiana, Courier & Press is seeking a reporter to explore "culture" in its various meanings - the ways people of different races, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and gender identities and preferences live and express themselves creatively in our region.Just as important as recognizing our differences is recognizing our citizens' commonalities.

 

 

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Journalism jobs for new graduates

Indiana University reporter in the college town of Bloomington

https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Posting/View/37597

The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana — part of the USA TODAY Network — is looking for a self-motivated reporter to cover Indiana University, one of the premier universities in the Midwest.

This is not your typical higher ed beat: IU accounts for half of the population of Bloomington and draws an audience from across Indiana and beyond.

The successful candidate will break news and do watchdog and trend reporting — this isn't the gig for someone who's more comfortable writing off press releases and meetings. He or she should be adept at source development and have experience using public records, databases and other digital tools. We're also seeking a journalist who welcomes collaboration, both with other Bloomington reporters and with Gannett's higher education reporters across Indiana and the Midwest.

 

 

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Digital Production and Marketing Coordinator for DS Simon Media, NY

Digital Production and Marketing Coordinator

We are looking for a digital production and marketing coordinator with passion for video production and social media. D S Simon Media helps clients get their stories on television, through satellite media tours and by producing and distributing video content to the media. We also produce virtual events for fundraising, panel discussions and awards programs. Our clients include top brands in healthcare, travel, consumer goods, entertainment, technology, retail as well as leading non-profits. Established in 1986, we have won more than 100 industry awards.

Location

Company and its production studio are based in New York City. Work will be remote at first with potential for in-person opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Record, edit, produce and publish content for the company’s video series, “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” featured in a leading industry trade
  • Design and organize supporting materials for the series, including thumbnails, copy and audio transcripts
  • Curate, create and optimize content for social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
  • Promote content developed by D S Simon Media team via all social media platforms
  • Analyze and assess content performance across digital and social media
  • Monitor and update the company website
  • Run paid digital campaigns on search, display and social

Requirements

Recent graduate with compelling internships or 1-2 years of experience, plus an interest in learning and building a career in media. Skills include Adobe Premier, Photoshop, WordPress, Google Analytics and Google Ads.

We are offering a competitive salary and commission, and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and incentives.

D S Simon Media is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Submit your resume and cover letter to us at careers@dssimonmedia.com with a subject line “Digital Production and Marketing Coordinator.”

 

 

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Lexington, Ky., positions: Multimedia reporter, Photo/editor at WKYT

WYKT is searching for a multimedia reporter and a full-time photographer/edtior in Lexington, Ky.

The multimedia reporter should know how to report news on every platform and shoot video, post web stories/photos/video from the field and the station. The reporter should know how to delivery compelling stories.

The photographer/editor should be a storyteller who knows photography from wide to medium to tight shots. They can take a script and make it sing.

For more information or to apply, send resume to Robert Thomas, News Director, at rthomas@wkyt.com.

 

 

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Radio/TV/Digital Jobs at Cox Media: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and More

About Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group is an integrated media company that operates 25 television stations, 59 radio stations, cutting edge digital properties and national media services businesses. With a legacy of nearly 100 years in media, we are the “gold standard” in broadcast and beyond.

Today, we are focused on growth and innovation to reimagine the future of media and our position in the industry. We have exceptional people doing exceptional things. Together, we are a winning team positioned for success across all our platforms.

Cox Media Group Markets

Television

Radio

Integrated

Charlotte

Miami

Jacksonville

Memphis

Long Island

Atlanta

Seattle

Houston

Orlando

Boston

San Antonio

Tulsa

Pittsburgh

Dayton

Available Roles at CMG

Please see below for our current open roles as of 04/02/21.

Charlotte

Photographer (Charlotte) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/photographer/J3W4YJ68C7MT4KQQ7XF

Digital Campaign Coordinator (Charlotte) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/digital-campaign-coordinator/J3T3P863ZZNH2942MBQ

Bilingual Telemundo Marketing Specialist (Charlotte) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/telemundo-marketing-specialist/J3S8D479K2K4TQ1W8XP

Memphis

Producer (Memphis) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/producer-lmkt/J3Q53Y6YHWPWCN1CRLX

Content Coordinator (Memphis) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/content-coordinator/J3N3VB75GCQTR8ZQ4P5

Tulsa

Multimedia Journalist (Tulsa) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/multimedia-journalist/J3S47S72CVJN0KJ8Q19

Sales Assistant (Tulsa) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/sales-assistant/J3M1G86VWTRBSJ9CJBC

Dayton

Web Producer: Part time (Dayton) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/web-producer-part-time/J3N6QP78JBXWHG0HFL4

Atlanta

Studio Technician/Lighting Director (Atlanta) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/studio-technician-lighting-director/J3W3TM6NB2JJC2Z8PY2

Pittsburgh

Digital Campaign Specialist (Pittsburgh) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/digital-campaign-specialist/J3V34367XKKTF8JPH3J

Sales Associate (Pittsburgh) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/sales-associate/J3S68J68JRNWQ13WF6Q

Miami

Media Consultant (Miami) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/media-consultant/J3Q7LR771G0M0PSL8Q8

Part Time On Air Talent (Hip Hop) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/on-air-talent-pt-hip-hop/J3M3MD65BX01PZ72L78

Part Time On Air Talent (Top 40) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/on-air-talent-pt-hip-hop/J3M3MD65BX01PZ72L78

Boston

Writer (Boston) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/writer/J3M2QL5VR9G31TJ65QK

Orlando

Board Operator/Producer: Part Time (Orlando) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/board-operator-producer-part-time/J3P5B56GNTWFYMGHC26

Promotions & Activations Coordinator (Orlando) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/promotions-and-activations-coordinator/J3V65263NPG9L96KSYP

Promotions & Activations Assistant (Orlando) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/promotions-activations-assistant-part-time/J3P7NW6Q0JHZYY6D715

Media Sales Consultant (Orlando) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/media-sales-consultant/J3T5ZK70MMVG43T6H6V

Editor (Orlando) https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/editor-news-mmkt/J3V01H6LPZL5R362D6B

Jacksonville

Digital Campaign Specialist (Jacksonville) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/digital-campaign-specialist/J3N6FY776Z897D3TC5P

Studio Technician (Jacksonville) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/studio-technician/J3R1RD68R3NMCJKS3RT

Sales Associate (Jacksonville) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/sales-associate/J3Q1J069NXF7Y0C9892

Board Operator: Part Time (Jacksonville) - https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/board-operator-part-time/J3T6C66TYDG7PJ8CHFW

West Babylon, NY

Sales Associate (West Babylon) https://cmg.jobs.net/en-US/job/sales-associate/J3S3406593RW668BV4Z

Contact Information

Surena Mitchell, Recruiter

Surena.mitchell@cmg.com

Calendly: https://calendly.com/surena-mitchell/30-minute?month=2021-04

 

 

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Baretz and Brunelle: Searching for Associate in NYC or Chicago

Baretz+Brunelle is a national corporate communications agency that helps its clients to be respected, trusted and remembered – the three things all great individuals and organizations want to be.

While we have been named the “Best PR Firm in the US for Law Firms” by The National Law Journal; the “Best PR Firm for Law Firms” by the New York Law Journal; the “Best Crisis Management Firm” by Legal Times; and a “Leading PR Firm for Hedge Funds” by Hedge Fund Alert… we are by no means your traditional public relations agency. In addition to our core PR work, we leverage best in class digital content marketing strategies and leading technologies to maximize our clients’ message across industries, geographies and marketplaces.

Our clients are elite law firms, top financial advisors, high-profile individuals, hedge funds and leading corporations. We help our clients achieve their business goals and protect their reputations by building targeted, strategic messaging and PR campaigns. We have worked with more than 50 of the nation’s top law firms and their clients for over 20 years—building firms’ brands, announcing mergers, providing litigation support and navigating crises.

We service clients globally from our offices in New York, Chicago, Charlotte, Detroit, Richmond, Houston and Los Angeles.

Position Description: This position is ideally based in Chicago, but New York City is possible. This position entails servicing clients on every level, including coordinating the development of client strategy, media outreach and monitoring, researching current events and tracking court cases pertinent to our clients’ businesses.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as this position requires corresponding and speaking with high-profile national and international reporters and editors, as well as writing pitches, articles and other marketing-related materials. Associates also must have strong decision-making, problem-solving and research skills. They should be flexible and able to function independently and as part of a team. Creativity, initiative, good judgment and the ability to express thoughts clearly and simply are also essential for success. Familiarity with social media, graphic design or marketing automation software is a plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the news and be well versed in current events
  • Perform issue research on a variety of legal, legislative and financial topics
  • Prepare press releases, bylined articles and a variety of media pitches
  • Develop lists of targeted media outlets and reporters to contact on behalf of clients
  • Pitch stories to and develop relationships with targeted media outlets and reporters
  • Plan and host meetings for clients and media
  • Prepare annual reports and write proposals for various projects for clients and for the firm
  • Track print, television and online media for client placements and items of interest
  • Take a proactive approach to client service by finding and developing media opportunities
  • Communicate with the team about current projects
  • Work with the B+B team to promote the firm
  • Perform other administrative responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Major in business, communications, economics, finance, political science or related field preferred

Advancement:

Significant opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility exists for candidates who demonstrate maturity and aptitude. Associates must take ownership of projects, becoming the point person for all aspects of an engagement from start to finish.

B+B is a boutique firm and all team members are engaged on substantive projects.

Contact: Poonam Jain at pjain@baretzbrunelle.com

 

 

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Boston PR, Crisis Communications company Denterlein seeks Job Applicants

Boston PR, Crisis Communications & Public Relations - Denterlein [denterlein.com]

Project Coordinator Program

For any recent college grad, practical working experience is invaluable. Our Project Coordinator Program (PCP) offers a unique opportunity for participants to work directly with our client teams to learn the keystones of public relations and consulting. During an 18-month tenure with us, participants will work under the guidance of senior staff to meet the needs of clients by supporting a variety of areas throughout the agency, including but not limited to:

  • competitor/Industry research
  • developing and maintaining media databases
  • tracking and monitoring client media coverage
  • writing and distribution of press releases
  • conducting media outreach and follow-up
  • assisting with client events
  • lead generation
  • drafting pitch stories to appropriate media
  • digital content development
  • participate in internal strategic planning meetings/brainstorm activities

Project Coordinator Program

By month six of the PCP, participants are fully integrated onto at least 2 client teams and are often given the opportunity to work on a paralleltrack focusing on general business and office operations support; overall business development for the firm; and/or leadership and executive management support.

Requirements

  • Recent grad with a major or minor in strategic communications (public relations, advertising, journalism) or business marketing
  • Extremely strong writing and verbal communication skills, including content development for online and social platforms
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proactive, outgoing, self-starter attitude
  • Recent grads with previous internship experience preferred and involvement or leadership in student marketing or pre-professional organizations is considered an added benefit

Compensation Package Annual Salary: $37,500

Benefits:

  • Health/dental insurance (as needed)
  • 401K (eligible at 6 month mark)
  • PTO (you will receive a total of 15 days of PTO for the 18-month period, to be used at your discretion for vacation/ personal/sick days

 

 

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Full-time design, social media, digital strategist and associate jobs in NY, Chicago, LA

Baretz+Brunelle, a communications firm, is seeking applicants for a number of full-time positions.

Baretz+Brunelle helps businesses throughout the evolving legal marketplace to Stand Above. Our clients are elite law firms. Premier legal tech companies. Innovative alternative legal services providers. Leading consulting firms and others.

We provide corporate communications, digital marketing and NewLaw services with a laser-like focus on achieving our clients’ business goals. For nearly 20 years, we have helped our clients build brands, protect reputations, raise profiles, educate the industry, improve operations, enter new markets, launch new products and services, announce mergers and manage crises.

We have been named the “Best PR Firm in the U.S. for Law Firms” by The National Law Journal, the “Best PR Firm for Law Firms” by the New York Law Journal, the “Best Crisis Management Firm” by Legal Times and the “Best Digital Marketing Firm” by PRNEWS. Our team is made up of marketing veterans. Communications mavens. Am Law 100 lawyers, chief operating officers and chief strategy officers. Law department and legal operations gurus. We have deep industry knowledge and in-the-trenches experience. We know what it takes to Stand Above.

For job information, see: https://www.baretzbrunelle.com/careers [baretzbrunelle.com]

 

 

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The Journal (Peoria, IL) Seeks Business Reporter

The Journal Star (Peoria, IL) is seeking a reporter to focus coverage on trends in business and government that resonate with everyday people in our community as well as emerging businesses and entrepreneurs across central Illinois. Learn more and apply here.

 

Sabin Vaccine Institute Seeks Social Media & Graphic Design Associate

Sabin Vaccine Institute in Washington, D.C., is looking to hire a full-time Social Media and Graphic Design Associate  to manage all social media accounts and support the organization by creating impactful designs for a wide variety of audiences. This role would be well suited for a recent graduate from a graphic design, communications, or similar program. Please see link: https://www.sabin.org/careers/social-media-and-graphic-design-associate

 

Marketing and Events Coordinator (Full-Time)

The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB), a non-profit trade association providing advocacy, communications, technical assistance, and professional development support to Ohio's 88 county boards of DD, seeks a Marketing and Events Coordinator.

This position will play a significant role in planning the operational and logistical aspects of OACB's in-person events and virtual meetings, including two large (1000+ participant) conferences held in Columbus each year. Between events, the Coordinator will also assist with general internal marketing and communications tasks such as managing social media content, creating/formatting various e-mail publications, and maintaining member data within the association's CRM platform. The position will require substantial interaction with OACB members; applicants must have excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as a customer-experience-centered attitude.

Employee Benefits:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience ($40,000/year minimum);
  • Generous universal paid time off with regular step increases based upon years of service;
  • Employer-provided health, vision, and dental insurance;
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) annual mental health counseling session entitlement;
  • 401(k) with up to 5% employee contribution match;
  • Flexible remote work options; and
  • A positive, supportive workplace culture committed to personal growth and work-life balance.

Required Availability: This is a full-time, overtime-exempt position. The Coordinator will work 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (or general equivalent), excluding holidays. Limited evening work will be required during the association's conferences in May and December of each year.

Position Location:

Given the nature of this position, OACB has a strong preference for candidates based in the State of Ohio. All association employees are currently working in a remote or "work-from-home" arrangement for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, with in-person responsibilities expected to become more common in mid-to-late 2021. If the Coordinator is required to work on-site, OACB is committed to following all public health requirements and best practices. PPE will be provided and social distancing will be enforced during all in-person interactions. Upon the conclusion of the pandemic, OACB will re-evaluate the work location of all employees in line with the needs of our members and the wishes of individual association employees.

How to Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to OACB Communications Director Erich Hiner at ehiner@oacbdd.org with "Marketing and Events Coordinator" in the subject line no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Important Skills and Traits (minimum requirements)

  • 1-3 years minimum experience in communications, public relations, and/or event coordination (work completed as an undergraduate or graduate student may be considered if it is well-documented and of high quality).
  • Ability to work independently, self-motivate, anticipate project needs, and meet simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive, down-to-earth demeanor to relate to and communicate with a diverse customer base of association members from different backgrounds and at different levels of professional seniority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to switch between various writing styles (educational, technical, marketing/promotion, etc.) throughout the course of a typical day.
  • Practice with maintaining an organizational voice across platforms and projecting OACB's customer-first approach in all member interactions.
  • Hands-on experience with complex event planning/coordination and the ability to see potential problems and pitfalls before they happen (i.e. wording that may confuse customers, incomplete processes, unclear communication of expectations, etc.).
  • Ability to think about events and internal processes from a customer's perspective and adapt/improve those processes. OACB is looking for an attendee advocate who can make customers feel heard and taken care of.
  • Experience with content management systems and online form builders.
  • Experience with social media community management, specifically Facebook and Twitter.
  • Functional understanding of event financials and basic cost/revenue.
  • Computer, program, and office skills typical of a modern professional position (i.e. e-mail, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, etc.).

Bonus Skills and Attributes (experience that will make you stand out from other applicants)

  • Familiarity with Ohio's developmental disability service delivery system and state government structure;
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition);
  • Photography skills;
  • Experience with publication layout/design; and
  • Spoken/written languages other than English.

How You Will Contribute to Our Mission: Event Planning and Management (50%)

  • Act as general point of contact for customers seeking information about OACB's professional development opportunities and answer inquiries in a timely fashion.
  • Work with OACB staff organizing online and in-person trainings to plan registration emails and event-related communications.
  • Create registration forms and oversee digital registration of in-person and online events through OACB's proprietary event tracking software, answering member inquiries as they arise.
  • Track professional development credits granted for OACB events by state regulators and county board superintendents and maintain the association's event credit records.
  • Ensure that continuing professional development units are prepared for distribution after all OACB events and answer customer questions related to attendance and credits.
  • Interface with event vendors, plan booth layouts for events in conjunction with OACB operations staff, and ensure vendors have a positive on-site experience.
  • Set up OACB-owned equipment as needed, including digital projectors, presentation laptops, wireless presentation remotes, and other devices as requested.
  • Deliver meal-counts to venue catering staff by established deadlines and ensure consistent quality on site alongside OACB's operations staff.
  • Gather content for and edit event programs, ensuring that all event-related literature is clear, concise, and error-free.
  • Act as in-session Zoom tech during digital events, answering customers' questions and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Work with OACB administrative staff to ensure that event billing is processed and that billing-related customer service inquiries are replied to promptly.

Communications Support (40%)

  • Help monitor and manage OACB's online social media communities on Facebook and Twitter, identifying social media content for posts and moderating comments.
  • Collect and archive news stories featuring OACB members on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Assist colleagues in writing and editing a variety of materials including (but not limited to) event literature, state-level advocacy documents, training materials, presentations, website announcements, and more.
  • Contribute to and proofread OACB e-publications to ensure they are error-free.
  • Maintain an Events Calendar for OACB members of upcoming trainings (free and paid) and update the OACB website regularly.
  • Document OACB events on social media, tagging and interacting with county boards of DD and affiliate members to establish and build online rapport.
  • Monitor OACB's online reputation and those of association members, reporting potential communications needs to the Communications Director.

Administrative Support/Other Duties (10%)

  • Maintain OACB's email distribution lists in the association's email marketing platform, ensuring that all publication data is kept up to date.
  • Maintain OACB's email listservs, adding and removing members as needed within association policies and procedures.
  • Update OACB's online Member Directory as needed, assisting members with routine changes and elevating technical issues when required.
  • Other basic administrative duties as assigned.

 

Graduates Needed: Coordinator, Communications - MTV Entertainment Group

https://viacomcbscareers-viacomcbs.icims.com/jobs/15264/coordinator%2c-communications---mtv-entertainment-group/job

MTV Entertainment Group (MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Pop TV, VH1, Smithsonian, TV Land, CMT, Logo) is seeking a coordinator to support the Executive Vice President, Communications. The role is responsible for maintaining department head’s schedule/phones, preparing travel arrangements, filing expense reports and additional administrative tasks for head of the department in a fun, fast-paced office environment. The position will help manage and provide/share content for the team’s social media accounts and press websites. He/she will also work closely with the team’s show publicists to assist in the development and implementation of communications campaigns for programming, tentpoles and internal communications.

Responsibilities: 

  • Support the EVP, Communications – manage schedules, maintain contacts, book all travel and modify/format documents including letters, presentations (PowerPoint) and spreadsheets (Excel) 
  • Monitor and compile press clippings and reports for campaigns across the MTV Entertainment Group portfolio 
  • Assist in preparing all necessary presentations, meeting agendas, research and itineraries 
  • Update and maintain media lists and press contact information 
  • Ensure vendor invoices and department finances are paid in a timely matter and work with finance team to maintain overall budgets 
  • Help comprise and distribute press releases, programming notes and media alerts 
  • Manage subscriptions, order department office supplies and additional administrative responsibilities 
  • Maintain the press websites for all brands including content, layout and copy 
  • Assist with dept. social media accounts 
  • Help as needed at events such as press junkets and press screenings 
  • Able to multi-task and pivot at a moment’s notice 
  • Must be very organized with great attention to detail  

NAACP

POSITION TITLE: Senior Writer/Editor

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC

TRAVEL: Low

POSITION SUMMARY

The NAACP is seeking a diligent, focused writer skilled at distilling complex topics to easy-to-read content. The primary role of the Senior Writer/Editor is to prepare original content for letters, memoranda, reports, talking points, speeches, and presentations as well as to review and edit other written materials prepared by staff and project managers. The position requires gathering background information and developing an understanding of the goals and objectives, target audience, and deadline for written materials. Regular consultations with subject matter experts and project managers will be essential in the development of original material. The Senior Writer/Editor will also conduct quality assurance reviews of correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written communications. Travel for this position is limited and varies according to work assignments.

More info here.

NAACP

POSITION TITLE: Director of Strategic Partnerships

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC

TRAVEL: Frequent

POSITION SUMMARY

The NAACP is seeking a collaborative Director of Strategic Partnerships responsible for cultivating and expanding partner and fundraising opportunities. The Director of Strategic Partnerships works closely with senior management team to define a growth strategy for strategic partnerships, analyze partner initiatives, and report on key metrics.

More info here.

ICF's Creative Studio

Calling all copywriters, art directors and graphic designers of color! Join ICF's Creative Studio. We are looking for creatives who bring a unique and authentic perspective targeting African Americans to round out our already-robust creative team. Positions can be remote.

https://lnkd.in/d3nkNCP

https://lnkd.in/dKuKuzQ

https://www.icf.com/careers/jobs/R2002507

WJLA ABC 7 in the Washington, D.C. market

WJLA ABC 7 in the Washington, D.C. market is looking for an outstanding, creative, inspiring news team leader for our Weekend News Producer opportunity!

In addition to covering the politics of the nation's capital, we need someone who can give voice to the voiceless.

A leader who takes a multiplatform approach to storytelling, working with a news team on how a story plays out on various platforms throughout the day.

In addition to creating newscasts that do not look like what everyone else has.

Someone who creates accurate, ethical, and impactful news content look like what the audience needs, what an audience wants, but that news consumers cannot find anywhere else!

Is this you? If so, apply today:

https://lnkd.in/g6j7eRu

Gannett Corp. and the USA Today Network

Gannett Corp. and the USA Today Network is searching for journalists who use the language of the written word or video or social media to tell their stories.

If you are interested, you can connect with job opportunities by filling out the company's talent profile form.

The completed form will enable the company to quickly share your information, resume and samples of your work with hiring editors across the country. It should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.

Here's the link: https://airtable.com/shrJSSuEJFYJ1Ngvd

WVEC “13News Now,” the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, VA Part-time Production Assistant

WVEC “13News Now,” the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, VA has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Production Assistant! The Part-time Production Assistant is an entry level position. This position is an important member of the behind-the-scenes studio operations staff and will be responsible for filling roles for live newscasts. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in television. If you desire to be a reporter, newscast producer, digital content or marketing producer, broadcast director or videographer, this position is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare studio for newscasts

• Assist with various production elements including floor directing and operation of studio handheld camera

• Various other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Experience working in a live television environment or related coursework ability to multitask and solve problems quickly with minimal assistance. Must be willing to work early morning hours, weekends and holidays. The successful candidate should be highly reliable and have effective communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications or related field preferred

• Multi-media computer experience

• Non-linear editing experience is a bonus

• Excellent organizational skills

• Must be able to climb ladders

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Flexible availability is essential

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Send resume and cover letter to:

Greg Brauer

Production Manager, “13News Now”

gbrauer@13newsnow.com

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 62 television stations and four radio stations in 51 markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching over 38 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks Justice Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com [tegna.com].

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has an opening for a writer-editor. As a writer-editor working within the NIST Office of Safety, Health, and Environment Office, the successful candidate for this position will be part of a diverse community and will be responsible for:

  • writing, editing, and updating technical communication materials (e.g., newsletters, web content, reports, posters, brochures, presentations) collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs);
  • creating highly engaging training materials (web-based and instructor led) collaboratively with SMEs using state-of-the-art development resources;
  • identifying, defining, and providing assistance in implementing communications strategies to raise awareness and support the organization’s initiatives and services;
  • contributing to design principles which will make the organization’s website effective, engaging, and user-friendly; and
  • coordinating communication efforts with NIST’s Public Affairs Office.

This is a full-time permanent position at NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. The application deadline is Aug. 31, 2020.

All applicants MUST apply through usajobs.gov at the link below. U.S. citizenship is required.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/576290100 [usajobs.gov]

Please carefully follow the application instructions at the link above, including submitting the required writing samples.

To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit https://www.nist.gov [nist.gov].

The Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range: $86,335 to $133,465

Location: Gaithersburg, Md.

Military Family Advisory Network

Military Family Advisory Network is hiring a graphic designer. If you have a knack for translating written content into compelling graphics, all while maintaining a strong brand and style identity, this nonprofit is interested in talking with you.

Education/Experience

An associate or bachelor’s degree in fine art design, marketing or related discipline is preferred. Four plus years in professional commercial design is a must. Extensive experience with design software and technologies, including/for example Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Quark Xpress, specifically with mockups, web design and multimedia presentation. Experience working with WordPress and MailChimp templates is a plus.

Job Duties

The graphic designer will work within the MFAN brand/style to create visual aspects of communications materials, web pages, social media graphics, and other media, including infographics. They will be able to translate written content into visuals that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but that tell a compelling, creative story.

Candidates will also have the ability to absorb and apply constructive feedback from peers and management, in an effort to improve the final outcome.

Please send resume, hourly wage requirements, and portfolio examples to Dalena McGrew hr@militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org

Work is performed under the supervision of the executive director and other MFAN team members, as needed.

The Gannett Newsroom -- Investigative Reporting

Are you interested in investigative reporting? If so, here's the opening for you. The Gannett newsroom in Greenville, South Carolina is searching for a bold, inquisitive reporter to write big stories in a competitive market. If you are willing to question authority, and if you like to dig – whether through probing interviews or carefully targeted FOIA requests – this is the job for you! Join our great team of local journalists: https://usr58.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Posting/View/32777

The Greenville News

The Greenville News/greenvilleonline.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is looking for an experienced investigative reporter to help with daily and long-term investigations in our growing and thriving community.

The ideal candidate for this position would be bold, inquisitive and willing to question authority. This reporter would be expected to dig up intriguing stories on their own, as well as work with other reporters on deep-dive investigations that are centered on data and public documents.A reporter who likes to dig – whether through probing interviews or carefully targeted Freedom of Information Act requests – is essential to this role. We want someone who will be able to produce regular small-scale investigative stories as well as larger scale, project-level packages that probe major problems in our community and explore potential solutions.

In the last two years, we’ve written investigative packages about South Carolina’s civil asset forfeiture law that has led to loud calls for reform; the use of force by Greenville County’s Sheriff’s Office; a financial scheme targeting disabled veterans throughout the country; and the activities of local government bodies that violated the law and led to substantive change. But we know there is plenty more work to be done.

Greenville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Southeast. The metro area of about 1 million people is halfway between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We’re less than an hour away from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and about three hours from the beach.

Responsibilities:

  • Creates storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
  • Connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.) Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
  • Works with content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develops ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
  • Collaborates with content team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Captures basic photos and video as needed.
  • Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2-5 years of investigative reporting experience, and at least 3 years of news reporting experience.
  • Work samples that demonstrate storytelling techniques on multiple platforms.
  • Comfortable combing through data, but also finding the real stories that drive narrative.
  • Is familiar with filing Freedom of Information Act requests and analyzing the documents that come back.
  • Loves to talk to people, because people are at the heart of every good investigative story.
  • Is able to write stories with a narrative flair that attracts readers and keeps them engaged.
  • Proven experience producing accurate reports under deadline pressure, in a style that resonates with mobile and social audiences.
  • Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities.
  • Strong news judgement and ability to multitask.
  • Strong command of AP grammar and style.
  • Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate and "publication ready."
  • Is passionate and enthusiastic about news and content that will work well with audiences on social platforms.
  • Is comfortable using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to enhance reporting and promote stories.
  • Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
  • Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital first mission.
  • An understanding of digital metrics and audience engagement.
  • Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
  • This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
  • Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer pre-employment background check and drug screen (for all driving roles only).

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

  1. Your resume – one to two pages.
  2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
  3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Here's the link to apply: https://usr58.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/gannett/Posting/View/32777?jobPipeline=TheMuse

WKYT-TV

WKYT-TV is accepting applications for news producer in Lexington, Ky., for its award-winning news department. Producers create, lead, and organize content for the highest rated newscasts in the market using strong, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

Duties include developing and organizing a newscast, responsible for writing, story development and showcasing working closely with news managers and assignment editors in determining content needs enhancing content with graphics, video research, and station branding making time sensitive decisions writing clearly for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, demonstrating creativity and strong editorial judgment while following journalistic ethics and libel laws occasionally editing video for multiple platforms and performing other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant’s background must include a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field. He or she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.

Candidates should send resumes, DVDs and links of work to: News Director Robert Thomas, WKYT-TV, 2851 Winchester Road, Lexington, Ky., 40509 or email rthomas@wkyt.com

Writer/Position for Nonprofit with International Travel Opportunities

Creative Associates International is seeking a Writer/Editor for its Washington, D.C., office. Founded by four entrepreneurial women 43 years ago, Creative Associates International is a leading global development organization working in 30 countries from Central America to Central Asia to implement projects for the U.S. Agency for International Development, the World Bank, and others. Our programs range from education and economic development to supporting communities as they transition from conflict to peace.

Based in Washington, D.C., Creative’s award-winning Communications team produces a large quality of content in support of these programs. From large multimedia projects and a magazine to timely articles and social media content, we are a busy team of six people.

The ideal candidate would be a university graduate with two to three years of professional experience who wants to combine their communication skills with the opportunity to be part of an organization that contributes to peace, stability, and community-driven development.

The candidate would produce 50-60 written pieces each year for the organization’s magazine, website, and marketing materials. Video script writing and field production skills are necessary for the position. The Writer/Editor would travel about two to three times a year to locations such as Mozambique, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.

To learn more about the organization, https://www.creativeassociatesinternational.com/. For more information about the position, please contact Michael Zamba, senior director of communications, 202-572-1322 or email him at MichaelZ@CreativeDC.com

Columbia University to Offer Graduate Fellowships to HBCU Students

Are you graduating from Scripps this summer? Do you want to go to graduate school? Columbia University, School of Professional Studies, is offering fellowships for HBCU students who demonstrate academic excellence and professional promise. The on-campus, full-time fellowship includes full tuition, on-campus housing, student health insurance, a stipend, career coaching, internship opportunities, socio-cultural activities and access to Columbia University's alumni network.

Fellows can study in one of 15 programs, including: master of science in strategic communications, nonprofit management, sports management and more. The program requires an extensive application process. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and dean's approval to apply. Official transcripts, GREs as applicable, a letter of recommendation from the dean and an interview are part of the process. If you are interested, please talk with Assistant Dean Marisa Porto at mporto@hamptonu.edu about your interest before Sept. 1.