https://careers.journalists.org Latest Online News Association Career Center Jobs Tue, 25 May 2021 10:51:35 Z https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14823874/special-projects-reporter-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14823874/special-projects-reporter-producer Seattle, Washington, ABOUT KNKX KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media outlet, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond. As an independent station, KNKX employees are energized in their mission to provide the very best service to over 400,000 listeners on-air and online, to engage closely with community members and the public media industry to constantly improve and innovate, and to present music and stories that educate, inspire, and expand horizons. KNKX offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. We have offices in Seattle and Tacoma. The mission of the KNKX Newsroom is to serve as an authoritative, thoughtful, and distinctive journalistic voice that people rely on to tell the story of and for the region. That mission is served when our newsroom includes people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our organization aims to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the place we live. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Special Projects Producer/Reporter is part of a small team that is dedicated to every form of storytelling: breaking news, accountability, profiles and long-form narratives, including podcasts. This position produces and reports compelling content within two hours, two days or two weeks, depending on the assignment. This position collaborates closely with reporters, engages with the news, and jumps in on the big story whenever asked. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage enterprise journalism centering the humanity of each story, seeking out new and diverse voices. Transport the listener to the location of the story, using imagination, and narrative innovation. Assists in creating and maintaining calendars for coverage. Helps to determine the best primary channel for content. (e.g. broadcast, online, podcast) Gather sound and interviews in the field. Act as an editor and producer for enterprise, as well as daily news as needed. Edits interviews and segments Contributes story ideas to the newsroom, both short and long term. Manage the distribution of the content (e.g. broadcast, podcast and knkx.org) Books guests for on air interviews and reports. On-air and online news writing, rewriting news and information into radio-friendly copy and writing/producing original news reports. Maintains contact lists and other data for on-going continuity of coverage. Plays an active role in KNKX on-air fund drives (pitching and producing). Participates in community events. Other duties as assigned.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of, and adherence to, journalistic ethics and standards, specifically the standards of NPR News. Ability to report in-depth news, perform thorough research, conduct effective interviews, and maintain organized records. Ability and advanced skill in producing high quality audio and online news using clear writing, clean production, and smooth announcing. Understands and supports the KNKX Mission Statement, the KNKX Principles and Values Statement, and KNKX's Long Range Plan, in addition to the KNKX newsroom vision statement and editorial coverage priorities. Ability to work under deadline pressure, make the best use of available resources, attend remote events and respond effectively to diverse and changing circumstances. Skills and ability to use and adapt to basic news technology, including: computers, phones, radio consoles, digital recorders and cameras. Ability to work with an online content management system. Ability to work in a creative team environment, both remotely and in person. Communicate effectively with supervisor and colleagues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years professional experience in journalism. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Cultural competency to help us better connect with our region’s widely diverse communities Knowledgeable of NPR News standards. Experience hosting public radio news programs and podcasts.  Experience in public broadcasting. Experience with remote broadcasts. Storytelling experience across a variety of platforms, including websites and social media. Membership in SAG-AFTRA is required. The salary range for this position is $29.33-$32.21 per hour (equivalent to $61,000 - $67,000 per year).  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:56:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14735711/photojournalist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14735711/photojournalist Seattle, Washington, The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is looking for an experienced  Photojournalist  to join our newsroom.  As a Photojournalist, you will be expected to cover a variety of assignments, from major league sports to spot news to magazine features to visually-driven enterprise. You should be comfortable developing visual story ideas with a focus on inclusive, community journalism while proving your ability to tell stories through video and with innovative online approaches. Sports photography, on and off the field of play, will also be essential. Ideally, you deeply believe in visual journalism’s role in reaching diverse audiences in print and online and have experience creating work that reflects diverse experiences within communities. As we take our credibility very seriously, the ability to gather complete information and write thorough, accurate photo captions and stories is vital. The Seattle Times serves the Pacific Northwest with some of the most impactful photo and video journalism of any regional news source. We are looking for an innovative candidate who can push us higher. In your application, please include a link to your portfolio of work.       We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.   If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives. Experience:  Three years of professional photojournalism experience within a deadline-driven newsroom is preferred. Education:  Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication or a related field, or equivalent experience. Must be able to show examples of generating story ideas and publishing stories with an emphasis on inclusive journalism. Show experience covering news, sports and a variety of enterprise stories. Must demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, including in the writing of captions. Must demonstrate proficiency in photography and video production, including technical quality, color correction, visual interest, news value, story-telling content, journalistic integrity and creative approaches. Must have demonstrated ability to collaborate with editors, photographers, reporters, designers and other journalists. Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Strong knowledge of online news approaches and social media. Strong knowledge of AP style, news judgment and journalistic ethics. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:12:12 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14739424/communities-reporter https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14739424/communities-reporter Seattle, Washington, Provide informed, insightful coverage of communities in Seattle and the rest of Washington State, with a strong focus on equity. Deliver deeply reported and well-written stories that focus on real people and the issues important to them. Produce a variety of stories examining the impacts of public policy and transformative events on various communities, examining the challenges and successes experienced by individuals, organizations and businesses within those communities.  Salary Range : $60,000-$65,000 annually Temporarily remote Application Deadline:  May 14, 2021 Apply Here   KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Contribute to the Crosscut news and politics section with stories pitched by you and/or assigned by the editor.  Identify and focus reporting on communities most impacted by public policy and major events, with a focus on equity and inclusion. Deliver stories each week that meet the highest journalistic and organizational standards for fairness, thoroughness, accuracy and quality. Share best practices for reporting on various communities with newsroom colleagues. Demonstrate ability and excitement to tell stories off the communities beat when asked. Actively develop skills in storytelling, story planning, data analysis and in-depth reporting.   Adapt to Crosscut’s approach of listening to and responding to reader questions and ideas. Consider how stories and projects can reach new communities and audiences across the region. Collaborate with video producers, photographers, audience engagement editors and web designers to shape stories that are visually compelling and incorporate a range of multimedia. Participate in the development of various modes of journalism, including podcasting, live events and video storytelling. Serve as a Crosscut representative at community and partner events, industry gatherings and in other formal settings.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, new media, business, or a related field or equivalent experience required. At least two years of experience as a writer or editor, either in a deadline-oriented newsroom or as a freelancer. Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with peers; significant experience organizing and managing multiple priorities, and in developing and managing projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm for the role of public media in a changing journalism environment. Deep understanding of journalism ethics and practices, with nonprofit or public media experience preferred. Familiarity and professionalism with the role of social media in news gathering.  Ability to work remotely during the current office closure.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Cascade Public Media is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background Apply Here   This job is temporarily remote. Coming to the Seattle office for onboarding may be necessary. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:53:23 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14888578/editor-web-first https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14888578/editor-web-first DC, Washington, WAMU 88.5 is seeking an Editor, Web-First to join its newsroom and play an important role in multi-platform coverage. If you’re an experienced editor with a passion for news, we’d love to hear from you.    The Editor leads a cross-platform, multimedia coverage team of reporters, ensuring that WAMU and DCist have thoughtful and inclusive coverage of the D.C. region.  This position directs general assignment and arts reporters, and primarily edits those reporters for web. They also coordinate with the Deputy News Director, Audio to ensure on air coverage.  The Editor acts as a sounding board for their team, helping reporters find fresh angles for both daily and enterprise stories, and ensures the development of diverse sources that reflect the communities we serve. The Editor will also otherwise support individual reporters’ growth and career goals, helping to identify opportunities that advance their desired skillsets. The person in this role oversees Arts and Food coverage on DCist, with a focus on publishing stories that are compelling, relevant and shareable. The Editor sources and selects stories that interest audiences and meet the evolving creative needs of the site. The Editor also tracks DCist web traffic and works to increase it via consistent, reliable, accurate, and timely stories. The Editor oversees, edits and polishes the writing and reporting of other staff members, including freelancers, to ensure that all content published meets established editorial and style guidelines. As part of that effort, the Editor helps grow our database of go-to freelance talent, with a particular emphasis on diversifying our group of regular contributors. Working a later shift, the person in this role also serves as the breaking news editor for the last 1.5 hours of their 11-7 shift They coordinate with the evening reporter to scan for late breaking stories, edit coverage, and coordinate with our All Things Considered Producer to set up the morning. This role reports to the Deputy News Director, Digital, and works closely with the Managing Editor, DCist and other Editors to enforce a unified vision for WAMU’s regional coverage agenda.    What you’ll do: Develop robust Arts and Food sections for DCist, and coordinate with Deputy News Director, Audio to represent that coverage on air. Assign and oversee freelance work. Edit stories written for DCist by staff and freelance contributor, ensuring that content meets editorial and style guidelines and meets a high standard of journalistic accuracy and integrity. Ensure that headlines, images, captions, and text are compelling and that all content is worthy of readers’ time. Lead the evening breaking news shift, monitoring various sources and ensuring stories are produced quickly and accurately. And much more… You’re experience and attributes: 3-5 years of relevant experience Superb writing and editing skills, with a meticulous eye for accuracy and understanding of what makes for effective storytelling. A proven understanding of how to build and activate digital audiences around news content. A passion for food and arts reporting in the DC region. Keen sense of what differentiates public radio journalism and a commitment to the mission of public media. Strong news judgment, with the ability to discern what differentiates a WAMU/DCist from other local news outlets. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and to set and meet deadlines. Creative approach to stories, both in terms of generating fresh angles and experimenting with new formats and approaches Commitment to inclusivity and compassion, both on our team and in our coverage Collaborative, congenial and upbeat workstyle A desire to guide colleagues to common goals and mentor reporters to strengthen and grow their skillsets.   * Typical Hiring Range is $70,000 – 90,000; commensurate with experience. Tue, 25 May 2021 16:52:48 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14430005/director-for-marketing-and-communications https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14430005/director-for-marketing-and-communications Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Marketing & Communications. The Director for Marketing and Communications leads all school-level internal and external communications for the University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH), including branding, marketing, content development, media relations, advertising, and social media. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Advancement, but also works closely with University Marketing & Communications, the Dean, Vice, Associate and Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, academic leaders, advancement staff, the Health Sciences Public Information Officer and other stakeholders.  This position will develop, implement and evaluate a strategic and comprehensive communications and marketing plan that advances the School’s values of equity, social justice and anti-racism.  The plan will also support the School’s North Star as defined in our 2020-2025 strategic plan : to tackle the greatest health challenges in our region and the world, make groundbreaking discoveries that are fueled by rigorous science and equity-driven solutions and train students who are leaders who emerge prepared to work in partnership with communities to improve the health of all people. Position Complexities: The Director assumes a key leadership role in initiating and implementing marketing and communications projects and media/public relations efforts that keep the School’s internal and external constituencies informed, and enhances the overall image and awareness of the school, as well as student and faculty recruitment and fundraising activities. The Director also provides day-to-day personnel and project management, as well as professional development opportunities, for a team of 3.5 FTE staff members. DUTIES: Strategy Development, Planning, Implementation and Production (50%) Work closely with the Dean, Vice, Associate and Assistant Deans, the Health Sciences Public Information Officer and other key leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic communications and marketing plan that supports key priorities and outcomes outlined in the School’s strategic plan, including those related to equity, social justice and anti-racism.  Create an annual operating plan to guide the implementation of this comprehensive plan. Work with School leadership (including the Dean, Vice, Associate and Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, among others) and a diverse set of stakeholders to ensure that the School’s key messages are reflected in all UW SPH publications and events, strategically highlighting work that promotes our mission and values, as articulated in the school’s strategic plan. Lead efforts around internal communications activities that inform and unify our staff, faculty and students around our values and mission. Manage crisis communications needs in collaboration with appropriate School leadership in a manner that reflects our shared values of equity, social justice and anti-racism. Work strategically with the Associate Dean of Advancement and philanthropy staff to create, implement, and evaluate an alumni and donor communications plan, including key fundraising messages and themes for SPH fundraising priorities. Utilize platforms such as Husky Landing, social media, website and special outreach to build affinity and excitement with the alumni population regarding actives generated by the School. Help create and edit campaign, direct mail, and fundraising materials such as case statements, concept papers, proposals and campaign materials for specific SPH fundraising priorities and/or capital campaigns. Work closely with Department Chairs, communicators, and program directors to assess upcoming projects and activities and advise on editorial content, timing, content flow and messaging integration with both the School’s and the University’s communications and the School's strategic goals.  Activities could include but are not limited to print and web-based newsletters/blog postings, invitations, and announcements, with a particular emphasis on reinforcing the school’s core mission and values. Develop a strategy to grow SPH’s social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and other social media sites as user trends evolve. Work collaboratively with representatives of University Marketing & Communications to coordinate School of Public Health communications with UW communications, and vice versa, and to align School of Public Health branding with the UW's brand. Serve as the School’s representative to the UW Marketing & Communications Executive Committee, and other communications committees and initiatives, as necessary. Contribute to special UW marketing initiatives as needed. Collaborate with the team on the development, promotion and execution of Office of the Dean events and help ensure that they are designed to support the vision and direction of the overall communications strategy. Writing, Editing, Media/Public Relations Responsibilities (25%) Collaborate with the team to create, produce and edit communication materials/campaigns (print, online, video, social media, etc.) for audiences including School faculty, staff, prospective students, students, alumni, donors, partners, foundations, the media, USNWR voters, and the general public. Prepare correspondence on behalf of the Dean, including but not limited to: publication messages, letters, speeches and talking points, lectures, award nominations, volunteer acknowledgements, and sympathies. Collaborate with the Health Sciences Public Information Officer to promote and manage media relations for the School and work to capture media attention for significant and newsworthy stories from the School. Work in cooperation with the UW Office of News & Information when necessary. Independently develop regular news releases and draft articles about specific activities, events, research and accomplishments in the School, disseminate to the media, and act as part of the media contact process. Serve as editor of the School’s bi-annual UW SPH Magazine, collaborating with the publication's manager in the development of a content plan, management of an editorial board and provide oversight of all writing, editing, design, and production. Ensure that this publication reflects the school’s core mission and values, both in terms of the subjects covered and the language that is used. Coach faculty members in media preparedness, and accompany them to video/radio interviews and photo shoots, as necessary. Personnel Management (20%) Supervise Office of the Dean’s communications staff, and work collaboratively to develop priorities, define scope and supervise day-to-day activities. This includes work-load management, prioritization of duties to optimize capacity, coaching on problem-solving, review and approval of work as appropriate, and ensuring successful completion of all job responsibilities. Ensure communication activities are addressed effectively and in a timely manner. Provide cross-training to ensure back-up systems are in place Select, hire, and manage vendors and contractors across multiple disciplines including graphic design firms, public relations, advertising and marketing firms, freelance writers, photographers, event design, production vendors, and more as needed. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) This includes but is not limited to photography, editing special projects, video and photo shoot planning, attended School related events and compiling School news briefs to submit to US News and World Report voters and other outlets. Reporting and Supervision This position reports to the Associate Dean for Advancement and supervises the SPH communications team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of marketing/communications experience or related field. Equivalent combination of comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for education and/or experience. Demonstrated ability to conceive, implement, and evaluate strategic marketing and communication plans. Experience managing and developing staff and/or teams. Demonstrated ability to develop communications that are aligned with the School’s core values of equity, social justice and anti-racism. Demonstrated experience analyzing and synthesizing large and complex amounts of information. Demonstrated ability to translate scientific and/or technical information into easily understandable communications for the general public. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail. Extensive experience in positions that require writing and editing of news articles, messaging, internal communications, crisis communications, briefing papers, web content, and other materials for diverse audiences, including at the executive level. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with an array of internal and external stakeholders, at varying levels. Demonstrated experience planning, directing, and monitoring budgets. Understanding of current and emerging social media trends. Demonstrated knowledge of current desktop publication and web applications including Adobe Creative Suite. Demonstrated experience working within a matrixed organization. Demonstrated experience engaging authentically with diverse stakeholders and to lift the voices of individuals from underrepresented or marginalized communities. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Basic understanding of HTML coding, Photoshop and video production. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business administration or journalism. Experience with fundraising or nonprofit environments. Experience working with content management systems. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. Conditions of Employment Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and willing to travel when necessary. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14518573/communications-consultant-2 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14518573/communications-consultant-2 Pasco, Washington, Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Communications Consultant who will be responsible for aiding the Marketing & Communications Department in its role in supporting student success and positioning Columbia Basin College as the first choice for higher education. This person also supports the department’s commitment to providing internal and external communications and creative services that are effective, compelling and agency-quality to the College and community. This position also provides English/Spanish translation services for the College as needed. This position reports to the Marketing & Communications Director. This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by March 14, 2021 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Primary Responsibilities: Collect, write, proofread and publish compelling content for the College’s external and internal online presence, including internal and external websites, social media platforms, an electronic newsletter and digital marketing tactics while adhering to branding guidelines; Support the College’s goal of maximizing the search engine optimization (SEO) of its web content to improve the College’s visibility in organic search results; Support the development and tracking of integral advertising campaigns to support enrollment, retention, completion and other College initiatives; Monitor, review and edit online graphics orders to ensure accuracy and adherence to branding standards; Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency in messaging in regards to marketing and communications initiatives, and to ensure informational, department and program related content is accurate, up-to-date and are consistent with marketing efforts to maximize return-on-investment; Review, edit and approve submitted web content in the College's content management system (CMS); Provide English/Spanish translation services as needed; Program and schedule electronic software systems; Work with internal clients to determine best communication tactics to promote programs, events and initiatives;  Work with CBC Videographer to produce compelling videos that support the College and student success; Write news releases and coordinate with media; Select the most appropriate techniques and materials available within the project budget;  Act as a brand advocate, ensuring all products reflect the CBC brand character and meet established brand standards; and Perform other duties as assigned.  To view a complete position description and/or apply, please visit our website at  www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs . CBC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected groups are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; Three (3) or more years of experience with writing/editing or website management experience; Three (3) or more years of experience providing excellent customer service;  Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish; and Portfolio of your work including one (1) English-language example of effective marketing-based writing for the web and one (1) example or excerpts from a successful, original social media campaign.* *Portfolio should be uploaded in the attachments section of the application. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing, executing and monitoring full scope marketing and advertising campaigns; Experience using analytics and data platforms such as Google Analytics, AdWords, Facebook Ads Manager, etc., to monitor and report on website traffic, social media activity and engagement, search engine optimization, and effectiveness of marketing campaigns; Knowledge of website maintenance and management, online platforms and content management systems.  Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:02:32 -0500 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14849685/director-of-communications-and-marketing https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14849685/director-of-communications-and-marketing Seattle, Washington, T he Northwest School is a college-preparatory, co-educational independent school near the heart of downtown Seattle. We offer a rich and challenging program to roughly 450 students in grades 6 through 12, including international students, many of whom live in our campus dormitory. The Northwest School is committed to a diverse and equitable workplace and expects applicants to have a commitment to diversity and social justice. We firmly believe that we are a richer, more creative and dynamic institution when our collective is built with a diverse set of community members. The Northwest School strives for its faculty and student body to reflect the diversity of the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.    The Northwest School seeks a Director of Communications & Marketing who leads all internal and external communications and lead’s the School’s brand development and strategy, marketing efforts, public relations, web content and development, and creative design.  The department centrally supports the communication needs of our divisions and departments to ensure that all messaging reflects our values, brand, reputation, and community in a clear and vibrant way. The Director plays a leading role in marketing to prospective families, employees, donors, and promoting the good works and stories of the School to key external audiences. The Director is a key member of the Administration. Essential Functions:  The Director serves a key leadership role in initiating and implementing marketing and communications projects and media/public relations efforts that keep the School’s internal and external constituencies informed, and enhances the overall image and awareness of the school, as well as student and faculty recruitment and fundraising activities. Work with School leadership and a diverse set of stakeholders to ensure that the School’s key messages are reflected in all communications, publications, and events, strategically highlighting work that promotes our mission and values, as articulated in the school’s strategic plan. Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual strategic and comprehensive communications and marketing plan that advances the School’s values. Initiate and lead strategic marketing efforts to define brand, marketing messages, and positioning statements. Work closely with key colleagues to assess upcoming projects and activities and advise on editorial content, timing, content flow, and messaging integration.  Activities could include but are not limited to print and web-based newsletters/blog postings, invitations, and announcements, with a particular emphasis on reinforcing the school’s core mission and values.  Collaborates with community members to ensure individual communications are consistent with the School strategy and brand.   Create, produce, and edit communication materials/campaigns (print, online, video, social media, etc.) for audiences including prospective families and students, current families, alumni, donors, partners, foundations, the media, and the general public, sometimes using external vendors.  Ensure all messages are clear, compelling, and differentiating. Prepare or edit correspondence on behalf of the Head of School and other administrators, including but not limited to: publication messages, letters, speeches and talking points, lectures, and other key correspondence. Lead efforts around internal communications activities that inform and unify our faculty, students, and families. Manage crisis communications needs in collaboration with appropriate School leadership in a manner that reflects our values.  Serve as editor of the School’s publications, most notably an alumni magazine.  Develop a content plan, and provide oversight of all writing, editing, design, and production. Ensure that this publication reflects the School’s core mission and values, both in terms of the subjects covered and the language that is used. Independently develop regular news releases and draft articles about specific activities, events, research, and accomplishments in the School, disseminate to the media, and act as part of the media contact process. Develop a strategy to grow social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and other social media sites as user trends evolve. Select, hire, and manage vendors and contractors across multiple disciplines including graphic design firms, public relations, advertising and marketing firms, freelance writers, photographers, event design, production vendors, and more as needed. Serves as a back-up for website updates. Minimum Qualifications:  Demonstrated commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; environmental sustainability, and global perspective. A bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.       Three years of experience in branding, brand execution and management, and development and execution of marketing messages. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail.  Demonstrated experience analyzing, synthesizing, and clearly communicating large and complex amounts of information to a variety of audiences across platforms.  Demonstrated understanding of the relationship between marketing, communications, development, and enrollment management.  Strong technical skills relevant to the position.  Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead multiple projects under simultaneous deadlines, on time and within budget. Understanding of current and emerging marketing and communications trends, including social media trends. Preferred Qualifications:  Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design skills a plus. Experience managing a finance function in an educational setting, or in an organization with a similar revenue model. Experience using a content management system. Experience with fundraising or nonprofit environments.   Compensation: Salary is highly competitive with top independent schools in the region and commensurate with education and experience. The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School. Application Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume online: http://northwestschool.org/about-the-school/employment  **Please note: we are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status. Tue, 18 May 2021 17:55:50 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14708901/marketing-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14708901/marketing-specialist Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  CoMotion® is UW’s collaborative innovation hub dedicated to expanding the global economic and societal impact of the UW community. CoMotion values collaboration, agility, creativity, inclusivity, and a focus on service to the UW community. Come and contribute to the University’s cutting edge technology and social innovations. CoMotion is committed to creating an environment of inclusiveness where every person feels welcomed and valued. We believe that attracting and retaining a diverse staff is crucial to provide excellent and innovative services to UW researchers. CoMotion has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Marketing Specialist. This position will contribute to developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated marketing and content strategy focused on raising awareness of CoMotion and its goals with UW faculty/researchers, students, staff, entrepreneurs, and investors. The Marketing Specialist will support the Marketing & Communications team in planning and executing a broad range of marketing and communications strategies and tactics to achieve CoMotion’s mission. The primary functions of this position are (1) to develop, create, and implement marketing efforts for CoMotion including content strategy, digital communications, and marketing collateral with an eye for design, targeting a diverse audience composed of University faculty, staff, students, entrepreneurs, and investors, (2) write and create blogs/newsworthy content about CoMotion news and current events  (3) advertise and promote news and events to the audiences via website, email marketing, and social media channels. The Marketing Specialist reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications at CoMotion and also works closely with the Marketing Manager and interacts with other staff members. This position will support the development, execution and evaluation of marketing and communications programs designed to increase awareness and visibility of CoMotion in the UW community, greater Seattle region, and beyond. This position needs to balance a diverse set of mandates and demands within CoMotion. They must be able to take complex scientific or technical subjects and write stories that are understood by a lay audience with a focus on why it matters. RESPONSIBILITIES: Content strategy and creation: Develop, write and produce digital and print communications, including blog posts, news announcements, eNewsletters, program and event emails, PowerPoint presentations and case studies. Knowledge of Marketo a plus. Work creatively and independently in creating graphics, selecting photos, designing layout and posting content to strengthen the brand and message of CoMotion; some photography and videography skills a plus. Ensure marketing materials adhere to brand standards. Provide outstanding customer service to CoMotion and professionally represent CoMotion and the University of Washington in all interactions. Website content maintenance and graphic design work: Make regular content updates to CoMotion website using WordPress. Support production of marketing collateral: create designs and layouts for brochures, posters, banners, promotional merchandise, and other pieces. Work with vendors to oversee production, quality and delivery. Select and prepare photos/graphics for eNewsletters, social media, web, other collateral projects using Adobe PhotoShop and other platforms as needed. Social media content creation: Support social media strategy and presence by creating posts across channels including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other relevant channels promoting stories, news and events, including photos and videos. Plan and schedule social media posts using platforms such as TweetDeck. Continuously explore and propose new social media strategies, techniques and platforms to keep our posts current and support our mission and objectives, as relevant to our key audience. Video and audio editing: Proficiency in Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere editing software to edit simple videos and audio soundbites, motion graphics skills a plus. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, English, public relations or related field plus two years of experience in marketing and communications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and customer service. Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED: Experience with science writing preferred. Experience working with startups of various fields. Experience working in higher education. Poised, professional manner with the ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others in all forms of communications, verbal and written, one-on-one and group, etc. Ability to communicate in a direct and professional manner that resolves differences. Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Demonstrated creativity, organizational ability, and strong attention to detail. Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercise good judgement based on information and analysis in a fast pace, dynamic, deadline-driven environment in an organized and professional manner. Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop; knowledge of other products in Adobe Suite a plus. Knowledge of WordPress. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premier. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14857815/social-media-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14857815/social-media-specialist Pullman, Washington, As a member of the WSU Athletic Department’s External Relations team, this position is a project-based Social Media Specialist (Public Relations/Communication Consultant) who develops social media communication strategies and implements new initiatives within the Athletics Department. This position is responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating the production of social media strategies and posts. Channels include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TicTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, etc. Social media posts are used to advance the reputation of Washington State University Athletics. This role will help shape and maintain the social presences for WSU Athletics, athletes, and coaches. Reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics Emerging Media/Creative Services, this position will consist of creating social media strategies based on department needs and industry best practices, develop methods for evaluating effectiveness by way of data analytics and evaluation of success/engagement metrics for plan initiatives and overseeing the team(s) responsible of carrying out central WSU Athletics social media communication. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience. Strong working knowledge of social media trends, strategies, and techniques. Experience with marketing and managing projects. Experience directing the work of others. Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated ability using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere (a plus). Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising staff and working with students. Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience working in Athletics in a higher education environment. Thu, 20 May 2021 12:26:31 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14869176/chief-communications-officer-chief01871 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14869176/chief-communications-officer-chief01871 Seattle, Washington, GENERAL PURPOSE:     The Chief Communications Officer develops and implements the strategies, programs, and campaigns to connect, communicate and engage most effectively with a variety of constituents, including the public, board members, customers, federal and government officials, community organizations, interested individuals and Sound Transit staff, using a broad range of media.  This position reports to the CEO and serves as a member of the Executive Leadership team.     This position plans, directs, manages, and provides strategic direction to the following divisions: Media Relations & Public Information, Marketing, Customer and Community Engagement, and Employee Communications.  The role translates communications vision into strategy and leads teams to collaboratively find practical solutions while ensuring agency communications to Board members, elected officials, stakeholders, community and employees are aligned to agency values. This position manages, directs, and provides leadership of the programmatic functions above and integrates their work with other agency departments; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; may represent the CEO and/or DCEOs internally or externally to ensure efficient delivery of our capital program,  operations of our system, and passenger experience.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. • A strong partner to the CEO, especially in navigating a highly political environment where exceptional media/public affairs are necessary to develop deep relationships and engagement with our local, state and federal stakeholders, riders and served communities to achieve our mission; is well versed in working with political audiences and understanding the political landscape. • Participates as an active member of the agency’s Executive Councils and assists the CEO/DCEOs and the executive team in identifying key challenges and opportunities and in developing and implementing effective responses the changing landscape of passenger operations, service delivery and project implementation, working to position Sound Transit for ongoing success. Provides strategic advice to the CEO, DCEOs and other organization leaders. • Provides visionary creative communications, leadership that fosters innovation, builds bridges internally and externally to create opportunities for advancement of agency’s strategic communications. • Drives performance through influence, relationship building, and rational thinking; by creating an agency-wide culture of excellence that maximizes efficient deliverables; sets clear and challenging goals and ensures the Communicates department collaborates and creates efficient cross-functional processes to work effectively while addressing the agency’s mission; seen as a valued and collaborative partner across agency departments; guides and mobilizes teams to implement ideas and recommendations. • Champions a publicly accountable and transparent organization, interacting and collaborating effectively with employees across the agency to continuously bring forward and integrate insights and perception of value.   • Engages key target audiences to generate widespread understanding of and support for Sound Transit’s mission and goals through a variety of creative methods, including social media, direct marketing, advertising, digital, and news media; uses enhanced testing and measurement to continuously assess effectiveness of each method; makes it easy for employees and members of the public to connect with the agency.  • In collaboration with Operations and Passenger Experience, develops communications to support our riders in navigating the system, timely alerts of service disruptions and collaborates to support opening of new revenue service. • In collaboration with the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, contributes to the development of objectives and tasks related to advancing equity through communications both internally and externally with a specific focus on racial justice strategies that support the mission of the organization. • In collaboration with the Government and Community Relations Officer, partners on the development of communication materials and messages focused on federal, Tribal, state, and local government audiences that grow awareness of the agency’s progress in implementing the region’s high capacity transit system.   • Ensures the successful development and implementation of effective and equitable public involvement and engagement strategies, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for communities and customers served by the agency. • Drives performance by creating an agency-wide culture of excellence that maximizes internal and external customer focus; sets clear and challenging goals for departments ensuring these functions collaborate and create efficient cross-functional processes and teams to work effectively while addressing the agency’s mission. • Drives performance by actively leading and managing the culture change necessary for creating and operating a best-in-class transit system and acting as a change agent by communicating the need for change while modeling and enforcing new behaviors and norms for the department and creating and promoting an inclusive and positive work environment. • Participates in organizational design, staffing, recruitment, and succession planning efforts, as needed and as the operating system expands.  Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; facilitates staff training; manages employee relations staff performance and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; and provides advice and counsel to staff and guidance to agency leaders on establishing professional growth and development plans for staff. • Assumes management responsibility over Media Relations/Public Affairs, Marketing and Engagement divisions and the Employee Communications program; develops strategies with other members of senior executive leadership for the continued progress of the agency’s short and long range goals; manages and directs the strategic planning with department managers to develop departmental goals, objectives and budgets.  • Translates broad organizational goals and strategies into operational objectives and practical action plans for the department; provides high level direction in terms of department goals and provide effective strategic management and direction that supports those goals and objectives; provides strategic level advice and counsel to the CEO as well as executive management team regarding major policy and problem solving issues; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; negotiates solutions to major conceptual issues involving policy and direction change. • Directs, plans, and oversees, through subordinate managers of assigned divisions the development of work plans, projects and programs in areas of responsibility consistent with established objectives; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key management and staff to identify and resolve problems; manages the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures; ensures assigned program area compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and ensures consistent and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices throughout the agency. • Develops, administers, maintains, and oversees the annual budgets of department; in conjunction with divisional managers, makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; reviews and approves department expenditures and implements adjustments. • Provides support to the CEO and DCEOs on matters as directed; represents and provides liaison for Sound Transit CEO as needed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations. • Demonstrates Sound Transit’s Values in every interaction. • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.  • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices. • Other duties as assigned.     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, communications, or closely related field and ten to fifteen years of experience in a highly strategic communications role which includes ten years of staff supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Strong experience is media relations and press secretarial management.   Required Licenses or Certifications: None.   Required Knowledge of: • Principles and best practices in media relations, strategic communications planning, brand stewardship and reputation management, and outreach to communities, including diverse and hard to reach communities. • Principles and methods for analyzing research data to develop and implement effective communication strategies. • Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive Communications  Department including integrated marketing, customer relations, creative services, internal communications and media relations services, programs, and functional areas. • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. • Principles and practices related to program areas of assignment including public engagement, public processes, and public policy. • Integrated marketing and other communication resources and trends including traditional and new media. • Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. • Principles of leadership, training, and performance evaluation. • Principles of public accountability organizations.   Required Skill in: • Media relations and press secretarial management • Executing a successful and strategic  integrated marketing campaign with proven results. • Demonstrated ability to lead, improve, integrate, and strategically-transform business processes; driving organizational and culture change. • Superior communication and relationship building skills. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other senior agency leaders, department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.  • Leading, engaging and motivating a highly skilled professional and creative team. • Public speaking and in developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and complex, at times, politically charged, concepts orally and in writing. • Lead large, complex projects and making decisions in fast-paced, difficult environments.  • Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy. • Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new product delivery methods and techniques. • Applying project management techniques and principles. • Leading strategic initiatives and implementing continuous improvement processes and programs. • Working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities. • Preparing, developing, and analyzing complex data, comprehensive reports, presentations, and public speaking skills. • Leading and motivating staff. Fostering a positive and progressive attitude in a diverse technical and operational environment with competing priorities. Developing, managing, and directing assigned divisions, complex programs, and functional areas.  • Ability to think broadly about a topic and gain the viewpoints of others to ensure that a situation, task or goal and its potential impact is fully understood by all stakeholders.   • Strong active and equitable listening, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, proficiency in using self-assessment and self-management skills to participate effectively and constructively as a team member to ensure group success over individual goals. • Capability to use critical thinking and rational processes to analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner, make recommendations on strategies to resolve issues and build complex cross-group/department plans to drive, track, and report execution progress.  • Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules. • Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.    Physical Demands / Work Environment:   • Work is performed in a standard office environment. • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.    Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Thu, 20 May 2021 16:27:11 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14495814/video-news-writer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14495814/video-news-writer Seattle, Washington, A Higher Degree of Healthcare As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. UW Medicine’s Strategic Marketing and Communications team is committed to providing integrated, strategic marketing and communications in support of UW Medicine’s organizational priorities. UW Medicine is an internationally recognized health care leader and includes: Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, School of Medicine, UW Physicians and Airlift Northwest. UW Medicine Strategic Marketing & Communications is seeking a skilled writer/producer to work with a team of media relations professionals and a videographer to identify and execute on news stories using video as the medium.  These stories will be packaged for UW Medicine’s online newsroom. Video news stories will cover areas focusing on news oriented to research, education and clinical care with a consumer focus using storytelling. Successful candidate will have extensive experience in writing for broadcast news geared toward and distributed to local and national media. Topics may range from consumer news, education, and clinical activities to highly scientific research and discoveries. The writer will be responsible for news packages in close coordination with the news videographer. The successful candidate will be a proven storyteller with an ability to turn a story around quickly. Must have a proven ability to interview busy researchers, faculty and others to get the most effective and understandable story in a timely manner. The successful candidate will be visionary in their approach to using video to enhance the department’s story-telling capabilities. Successful candidate will have extensive broadcast writing experience and will have worked with high quality videographers and editors.  This person will take initiative and use independent judgment to identify appropriate and timely stories and how to tell them in a compelling and creative ways. This person will work across UW Medicine in a variety of areas and environments so will need to be able to work well with all personalities at all levels in all environments. The position will be responsible for communicating to various entities and ensuring that all protocols are followed concerning HIPAA regulations and that appropriate leadership and security are made aware before actual shoots commence. Video news stories promoted on our Newsroom will be made available to local and national media, which will further enhance UW Medicine's stellar reputation as a leading academic center known for its research, education and clinical care. Responsibilities include: •Log, write and voice scripts for news oriented video packages based on media relation priority areas and breaking and trending news. Possess the skill to write clearly to the video and sound captured during the interviews. Write an intro to video and blog for the Newsroom to accompany the video soundbites/packages produced. •Work with the media relations team to schedule video soundbites or news packages on location at one of UW Medicine entities, such as our hospitals, clinics or research labs or in another studio. •Repurpose content from the broadcast video footage for social media and other digital opportunities. Tweet video soundbites/packages on our Newsroom twitter. •Assist videographer/editor as needed for researching, organizing, scheduling, shooting, and packaging UW Medicine stock footage as appropriate for news media library. This includes obtaining music and images and proper licensing for assets when needed. •Develop lists of other non-traditional media sites, such as digital sites, online consumer sites, and other platforms to leverage news videos for English and non-English speaking audiences. •Create a monthly report using Publisher and Muck Rack that shows the metrics and effectiveness of media and video soundbites/packages picked up by media outlets or other digital or social channels. •Other duties as assigned. Lead responsibilities: The video news writer will work closely and in collaboration with the videographer/editor and report to the director of media relations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS •Bachelor’s degree, in English, journalism, marketing, communications or a related field. •Three - four years of experience writing for an audio/visual broadcast medium. Additional requirements: •Possess strong creative and storytelling skills. •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with an eye for detail and accuracy. •Exceptional written, oral, and proofreading skills. •Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. •Possess a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. •Experience in production and post-production processes. •Experience working with videographers and editors in a newsroom setting. •Knowledge of video, audio and motion graphics technologies. Software Requirements: •Knowledge in the Mac and/PC environment and specifically Adobe Creative Cloud. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS •Five years of experience writing for a TV broadcast newsroom (1:30 format) •Experience in Adobe After Effects. •Experience and desire working in the medical field and health care environment and/or academic medicine. •Videography skills including editing. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14775279/public-relations-communication-coordinator https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14775279/public-relations-communication-coordinator Pullman, Washington, Public Relations/Communication Coordinator Title: 1281-NN - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator Business Title: Public Relations/Communication Coordinator Location: Employee Type: Admin. Professional Job Family: Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible Position Details: Mission: The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student-athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement. Vision: Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible. Core Values: P. R. I. D. E Passion: We share a deep love and reverence for Washington State University, which unites and inspires us to serve. Resiliency: Growth comes from how we respond to adversity. We will overcome any and all obstacles that get in our way. Integrity: We are committed to integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship. Diversity & Inclusion: We cannot be excellent without being diverse. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where our student-athletes, campus and community members can be their best selves. Excellence: We pursue and expect greatness in all we do. We understand that true, sustainable excellence can only be achieved through teamwork and service to others. Summary of Duties: As a member of the WSU Athletic Department's External Relations team, this position is a project-based Social Media Specialist (Public Relations/Communication Consultant) who develops social media communication strategies and implements new initiatives within the Athletics Department. This position is responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating the production of social media strategies and posts. Channels include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TicTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, etc. Social media posts are used to advance the reputation of Washington State University Athletics. This role will help shape and maintain the social presences for WSU Athletics, athletes, and coaches. Reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics Emerging Media/Creative Services, this position will consist of creating social media strategies based on department needs and industry best practices, develop methods for evaluating effectiveness by way of data analytics and evaluation of success/engagement metrics for plan initiatives and overseeing the team(s) responsible of carrying out central WSU Athletics social media communication. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience. Strong working knowledge of social media trends, strategies, and techniques. Experience with marketing and managing projects. Experience directing the work of others. Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated ability using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Premiere (a plus). Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising staff and working with students. Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience working in Athletics in a higher education environment. Additional Information: Area/College: Washington State Athletics Department Name: Creative Services City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://wsucougars.com/ Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications FTE: 100% Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. Screening Begin Date: 5/18/2021 Applicant Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application Required Documents: Cover Letter and Resume Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu . To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Public-Relations-Communication-Coordinator_R-1086 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7096874e0b685546a5106557b9f9e551 Tue, 25 May 2021 03:36:18 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14849430/graphics-reporter https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14849430/graphics-reporter Seattle, Washington, The Seattle Times is an award-winning newsroom with a history of producing groundbreaking journalism for a broad regional audience. Independently owned by the local Blethen family for more than 120 years, The Times has won 11 Pulitzer Prizes, the most recent in 2020. It is considered a leader among major metropolitan newsrooms, producing rapid-fire breaking news, deep and richly told narrative and explanatory stories, high-impact investigative reporting, and powerful, gripping visual journalism. The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is looking for an experienced  Graphics Reporter  to join our Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom. As part of our visual team, you will support our digitally focused graphics team by offering readers news and trends in an engaging, visual format. This role calls for you to bring your own story ideas to the table, and collaborate with other reporters, editors, producers and visual journalists to create news graphics, interactive stories and data visualizations. You should be versatile, curious and digitally focused in a role at the intersection of journalism, graphics, data and technology. Responsibilities Report and research original visual stories. Be curious and develop a diverse list of ideas that mix short-term stories with longer-term pieces. Inclusive mindset. For a reporter, this means cultivating diverse sources, constantly building cultural literacy and following best practices for inclusive journalism. Report with humanity: Use good, empathetic interview techniques to gain a better understanding of your story and the people in it. Identify the top visual opportunities of the day and week, in alignment with our editorial priorities. Identify topics that might be 'off-the-news' but of interest at the time. Collaborate with reporters, editors and other visual journalists to pitch ideas and complete stories. Think broadly about the opportunities provided by different visual formats, as well as approaches that are appropriate for deadlines. Create graphics and visual projects for same-day turnaround, as well as projects that may take longer. Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines, making sound decisions around story angles and technical approaches. Help edit other visual stories that are created in the department. Help reporters and editors learn new skills that will contribute to their visual storytelling. Qualifications We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.   If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives in your cover letter. Experience:  At least three years of experience working in a newsroom. Demonstrated experience with graphic storytelling using data visuals. Excellent news judgment with research and reporting skills. Superior skills in information design, including layout, typography, and UX. Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and its libraries. Experience with data journalism and associated tools, such as Excel, SQL, R and Python is desirable. Good knowledge of the technical nuances of the digital platforms and building stories for mobile devices. A creative vision and willingness to share and collaborate on new ideas. The initiative to take on and learn new tasks in a fast-moving environment. This position will require a background check after an offer is made and union dues be paid monthly as a condition of employment. Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, Seattle Times Media Solutions combines cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you’ll find work that matters. Resume and attachments over 10 MB per file cannot be accepted. Tue, 18 May 2021 15:23:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14587765/communications-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14587765/communications-specialist Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. The Dermatology Division has an outstanding opportunity for a Communications Specialist, to join our team. We are looking for someone who has the skills and passion to communicate the depth, breadth and impact of our innovative research, exceptional teaching and specialized clinical work that is improving health care locally, nationally and around the world.  This position is responsible for helping implement a division-wide, comprehensive communication strategy to increase external awareness, strengthen internal communications and ensure consistent and coordinated communication of University, UW Medicine and division messaging. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Strategy, Finance and Clinical Programs. Position Complexities The Communications Specialist will be expected to juggle multiple responsibilities, have a high attention to detail, work effectively as part of a team, and be able to prioritize work, build relationships across multiple units and projects, and serve as a source of expert advice. Position Dimensions This position is responsible for helping implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the Dermatology Division. Through communications vehicles such as the division websites, social media, newsletters, fact sheets and flyers, the Communications Specialist will represent both the Division and the UW to other institutions and to the broader public. A successful candidate will significantly affect the reputation of the Division, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and UW. Responsibilities Web and social media communications Develop and prepare written content for 3 websites on the Department of Medicine (DOM) web framework, including conducting interviews with faculty, staff, trainees and students; writing stories and news articles; updating event listings; and monitoring websites to maintain fresh content. Lead the revamp of the Division website affiliate sites including a change in platforms and learning new design Work with DOM web manager and Division communications Manager to set development and content priorities for Division websites Train content editors on creating and editing content using our Drupal web framework, visual design and working with images, communication best practices, and writing for the web Manage, monitor and grow our social media presence to raise awareness of Division activities, acknowledge our partners and drive traffic to the Division websites. Stay current with the latest social media best practices and technologies Manage the Division events calendar and work with Division team members to promote events Internal & external communications Produce, write, and edit stories that inform and engage our various audiences Draft communication materials on behalf of the Division Head Lead Division Communications Committee meetings Collaborate with communications manager to develop key messages and help shape Division communications messaging to promote the Division's mission and activities Represent Division communication activities at communication and web services meetings. Managing internal content on the SharePoint intranet platform Manage department communication distribution lists Manage digital signage Manage communications for our Grand Rounds speaker presentations Provide counsel and advice to faculty and staff on appropriate marketing and communications strategies Develop and customize communication templates Develop new communication channels for strengthening internal communications Advocate for best practices Create marketing and communications materials such as brochures, flyers, postcards Create visual content, which may include photographing events; producing, shooting, and editing short, informal videos and/or illustrating concepts through graphic design and infographics Manage donor and alumni communications Travel to events to capture content Provide program-specific support Faculty Support Assistant Create and maintain requirements for the Humanities Pathway, and track student assignments on Canvas Set up and maintain a calendar with reminders and emails for the annual cycle of the Humanities Pathway Manage Humanities Pathway mentors Maintain Resident schedules at Roosevelt Clinic Coordinate and maintain professional memberships and licensures for the Dermatology faculty Working with Dermatology faculty, assist and coordinate with publication submissions Maintain curricula vitae for faculty members as needed and insure updates are posted on the Division website Provide Dermatology faculty assistance for travel, meeting registrations and reimbursements as needed Other duties as assigned As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in communications, journalism, science writing, or related field. Additional Requirements: Superior writing and editing skills for a broad spectrum of communication channels Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department leaders, partners and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to serve as a spokesperson on behalf of department activities Demonstrated experience in setting website and content development priorities Experience managing social media channels in an organizational setting Demonstrated ability to problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, supervise, and exercise good judgment in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment. Proficiency with personal computing environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and navigating the Internet. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED Experience in higher education, and/or health care Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Experience editing a website using WordPress and/or Drupal Interest/experience in visual design, content layout, photography, videography Interest/experience in visual design, content layout, photography, videography CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14718533/patient-safety-project-coordinator https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14718533/patient-safety-project-coordinator Seattle, Washington, A higher degree of healthcare. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center - Montlake . Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2019-2020 "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions. The PATIENT SAFETY TEAM has an outstanding opportunity for a PATIENT SAFETY PROJECT COORDINATOR. This is a highly visible position at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) with frequent coordination with the School of Medicine, Faculty and Executive Leaders.  The PATIENT SAFETY PROJECT COORDINATOR is part of the UWMC Patient Safety Team and works closely with Administrators, Faculty and Staff to ensure appropriate documentation, tracking and reporting of Patient Safety incidents and Patient Experience comments at UWMC.  This position serves as the UWMC process owner for the Patient Safety Net, incident reporting system, the UWMC Patient Experience Comments process and provides project management support for projects identified by the Patient Safety Team. RESPONSIBILITIES: The PATIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR will: Serve as the entity process owner for the Patient Safety Net, incident reporting system across both University of Washington Medical Center campuses Advocate for and encourage reporting by ensuring that all staff are familiar with UWMC incident reporting tools and processes Review all PSN harm scores 1-4 daily Provide all user setup, training and support, ensure appropriate mapping of events and that event follow up is documented Produce and provide reporting as requested Coordinate with the other entity process owners to maintain standard processes Manage the patient experience comment review and distribution process. Including weekly review of patient experience comments received, creation of weekly reporting for each campus and highlighting comments for potential follow up and forwarding to appropriate leadership Review externally posted social media comments via the Binary Fountain tool Provide Patient Safety project management support as identified and supported by the Patient Safety Team Coordinate and facilitate Sentinel Event Alert gap analyses Ensure accurate capture and documentation of action items, project owners, project timeline, etc. Follow up with project owners regularly until project completion REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree  3-4 years of experience in Healthcare administrative support OR equivalent education and/or experience DESIRED: Experience in Clinical Quality or Patient Safety administrative support UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14029298/software-engineer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14029298/software-engineer Seattle, Washington, The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine and pathology. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty. Our LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding full-time position for a SOFTWARE ENGINEER.   The person in this position will support bioinformatics for the clinical next-generation sequencing assays in Virology. The selected candidate will perform analysis and development work in a state-of-the art clinical laboratory, working closely with M.D./Ph.D. faculty members.       General Duties: Develop next-generation sequencing data analysis pipelines, preferably developing user-friendly interfaces for running those pipelines, and manage the storage and organization of next-generation sequencing data using both commercial and open source software. Support of routine data management to support clinical next-generation sequencing assays (i.e., data transfer, analysis, storage, and retrieval). Administration of scientific computing infrastructure. Maintenance of software pipelines for data analysis (i.e., maintaining our customized environment, software, and infrastructure for performing analyses). Design and construction of database tools for managing historical results and interpretive data (such as a database categorizing genomic polymorphisms). Design and construction of web-based decision support tools providing interpretive information for health care providers. Develop software that integrates next generation sequencing data with an existing database that tracks molecular microbiology clinical workflow. Develop software that integrates next generation sequencing data with publicly available databases such the NCBI Genbank (NT/NR databases), taxonomy, and Short Read Archive. Analysis (sequence database search, alignment, assembly, taxonomic classification, SNP analysis), visualization, and reporting of biological sequence data. Requirements: BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Applied Math or a related discipline OR extensive professional experience in software design and/or development or Bioinformatics AND at least four years of relevant experience. Demonstrated programming skills, particularly in Python, R, and sql databases.  At least some experience with Python is required.  Experience with R is also important. Skills with LINUX/UNIX system administration. Experience with manipulation and analysis of high volume biological data. Experience with commonly used software tools for biological sequence analysis. Basic understanding of molecular biological concepts. Excellent spoken and written communication and documentation skills. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements. Desirables: Experience in development of or contribution to open source projects. Experience in collaborative software development (use of version control software, writing and following software specifications, participation in code review). Knowledge of next-generation sequencing principles. Knowledge of basic molecular biology, virology, clinical genetics, and clinical microbiology. Wet-bench experience performing PCR and sequencing-based assays. Experience with molecular diagnostics. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced work environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page . Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14513791/research-coordinator https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14513791/research-coordinator Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, ranked #5 by US News & World Report and among the top-ranked programs nationwide for nearly 25 years, is a complex academic and clinical department in the University of Washington School of Medicine and part of UW Medicine. Affiliated Hospitals include UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Harborview Medical Center, Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, and Seattle Children’s. We provide inpatient rehabilitation care at the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s, and the VA. In addition, we have several outpatient clinics located throughout the region. Our highly regarded education and training programs include a residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, medical student clerkships, and fellowship training in several areas. We also have degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and prosthetics and orthotics, as well as a PhD graduate program in Rehabilitation Science. With our strong research focus, we are among the nation's leading recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CIDC), and other federal and state research funding. Our efforts make the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine a leader in the field and contribute to a better understanding of the rehabilitation process. Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Research program management •Work with lead faculty to create and implement strategic planning for the research program. •Coordinate team meetings, communications, stakeholder advisory events, and other events. Assure that minutes and action items are maintained, updated, and distributed after meetings. •Oversee the maintenance of a center website and social media presence, whether done directly or overseeing other staff’s efforts on such tasks. •Develop methods for enhancing the public presence of the research program through social media and/or website, as well as coordination with UW Medicine Advancement for fundraising. •Assist investigators with dissemination activities to the broader public, including drafting website content, developing newsletters or other forms of dissemination to the broader public. Scholarly/academic activities •Identify and define research problems, both scientific and procedural. •Assist investigators in manuscript preparation. •Assist investigators by contributing to grant proposals as needed. Research coordination, including oversight of existing projects and new studies •Design procedures for and direct the coordination of the profile of research studies associated with the UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center:   - Draft, revise, and enact research center procedures to support multiple studies’ aims.   - Design and guide different scientific aspects of a study across different phases of research projects, such as data collection procedures.   - Direct multiple data collection efforts across different studies, investigators, and institutions as needed.   - Oversee adherence to all research protocols and compliance with all regulatory policies, including the policies of study sponsors, UW IRB, and clinical trials registration.   - Manage regulatory aspects of research studies, including annual reviews, reporting of adverse events and noncompliance, modify study protocols, etc.   - Monitor studies’ progress, milestones, and outputs and ensure timely completion of study goals.   - Act as a liaison between the study team and partners and funding agencies, including investigators and/or coordinators at other research institutions.   - Assist investigators in writing and filing reports to sponsors as well as IRB documentation. •Direct the UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center’s coordinated research recruitment approach:   - Coordinate with other research staff and MS Center clinical staff on procedures in support of participant recruitment, enrollment, tracking, and retention.   - Ensure proper tracking of participant recruitment and enrollment outcomes.   - Work with research staff based at other sites to coordinate recruitment from MS Center patients. •Coordinate data acquisition, management, analysis, and quality assurance:   - Develop data acquisition/capture systems and procedures for new studies, including the use of electronic research data capture systems such as REDCap.   - Design and maintain databases that hold participants’ information and responses to questionnaires.   - Oversee data acquisition and assist with study assessments as needed.   - Enter data according to study protocol.   - Track rate of assessments completed and follow approved procedures for increasing participant retention.   - Use SPSS statistical program (or another program) for cleaning study data in preparation for data analysis as well as to execute basic analyses.   - Monitor data management procedures and data for quality assurance purposes.   - Monitor developments in data sharing requirements and assist with data sharing as indicated by sponsors Supervision of staff •Hire staff, onboard and train staff, manage existing staff, evaluate job performance, and take corrective action if performance is not acceptable under the direction of the investigators. •Oversee the work of hourly employees, student assistants, and volunteers as needed. Budgetary tasks •Coordinate purchasing of equipment and supplies on different budgets. Obtain quotes, process purchase order requests, and file receipts. •Monitor budget, create budget projections, and complete monthly budget reconciliations. •Assist investigators in developing the budget and budget justifications for grant applications. Other •Work independently and cooperatively within a team framework. •Perform related duties as needed. Other duties may include participant recruitment, data collection, copying, filing, receiving permission to use measures, and supporting the investigators on the conduct of the research as indicated. REQUIREMENTS: •Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, business, social sciences, English, liberal arts, or a related field •Two years of experience as a research study coordinator Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED EXPERIENCE •A Master’s degree, such as a MPH, MPA, MA, or MS •Education or prior work experiences that demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for or assist in identifying and defining research problems, designing approaches or hypotheses to be tested and the methodology to be used, designing specific phases of research projects, analyzing results, developing conclusions and hypotheses, presenting research results in publishable form, and/or obtaining research grants •Experience conducting interviews with research participants around issues related to patient reported outcomes. •Experience in developing informational/educational materials for target audiences •Experience with clinical trials and/or longitudinal observational studies of human subjects. •Experience using REDCap, Access, and other data management systems. •Experience managing budgets •Experience as a supervisor of other staff •Experience working with people with disabilities •At least two years’ experience working on a research study examining health issues, or relevant education/experience. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14454552/strategic-communications-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14454552/strategic-communications-manager Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.   The College of the Environment has an outstanding opportunity for a Strategic Communications Manager.   The Strategic Communications Manager develops, coordinates and executes marketing and communications efforts, strategies, and plans on behalf of the College of the Environment and the University of Washington to reach target audiences including current and prospective donors, state-level influencers, members of the media and internal university audiences. This position is also part of two teams, the College of the Environment Dean’s Office and the University Marketing and Communication’s Office. As you develop into the position, you will become well-versed in both academic programs and central administration, making you a critical linchpin between the offices. Your unique role will identify, recommend and champion storytelling opportunities that leverage the strengths of both teams. The Strategic Communications Manager must be extremely well-organized, exhibit exceptional attention to detail and be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time. This person must have some strategic planning experience in communications and public relations, as well as technical skills including writing, editing, proofreading, and social media. With support from supervisors, the manager will navigate complex organizational landscapes to drive projects that require different degrees of independence and team-based collaboration. At the UW, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all. As a brand champion for the UW and the College of the Environment, this person must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds. The UW is committed to creating an environment of inclusiveness where every person feels welcomed and valued. We believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where our employees and students work and live. Responsibilities: •  Design and implement integrated strategic communications efforts to maximize stakeholder relationships and advance the public mission of UW and the College of the Environment. •  Use experience and professional judgment to identify, plan for, and advise on decisions related to controversial, sensitive and/or time-sensitive issues. •  Identify, pitch and project manage the development of digital stories and related communications that support key institutional and unit priorities, as well as building and executing content marketing strategies in support of those projects. •   Identify, develop, write and edit content that may include environmental science and policy-focused press releases, web stories and social media posts. •   Uphold and advance inclusive communications that reflect the diversity values of the College and the UW.         •   Provide expert public affairs counsel and media training as needed to faculty and staff. •   In collaboration with UW News, actively pitch stories to local, regional, national and international media. •   Respond to media inquiries and actively assist/facilitate faculty and staff interactions with the media. •   Evaluate media coverage and provide regular updates to University and College constituents. •   Other duties as assigned.   As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.  For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. Required Qualifications: •   Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for stated requirements. •   5 years of experience in media relations, marketing, communications and/or writing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public relations, English, communications, marketing, journalism or a relevant/related field. •   Strong writing and editing skills, particularly the ability to create engaging content out of complex information for audiences with different levels of subject knowledge. •   Experience with crisis communications planning and response strategies, including providing counsel to executive leadership. •   Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans that successfully advance desired messaging in support of brand strategy. •   Ability to work independently, solve problems, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively. •   Ability to cultivate effective relationships at all levels of a diverse, multidisciplinary organization, working collaboratively as an active team member to advance the mission, values and goals of the College and the UW. •   Familiarity with modern communications and marketing tools, trends and best practices, and an ability to stay up-to-date on their continued evolution. •   Experience using social media tools as part of marketing and communications strategies. •  Familiarity with PC and Mac platforms; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.     Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Additional Application Instructions: At the end of your cover letter, please include 1-2 paragraphs addressing your efforts to engage with diverse communities. What have you done to further your knowledge about diversity and equity in relation to your career field? Have you pursued specific professional development to learn more about diversity and equity? How have you demonstrated what you have learned? Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14627448/communications-events-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14627448/communications-events-manager Seattle, Washington, As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua. The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Public Information Specialist. At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Establishes long range goals, objectives, and strategies and assumes a leadership role in initiating and implementing DGH programs in marketing and communication, events, alumni, and the intranet. Market news stories to the media (with UW News and UW Medicine news teams) with the goal of gaining the widest possible favorable exposure for the University. Manage the strategic development and implementation of goals and outcomes of the Department of Global Health (DGH) communications and events (internal and external) strategy, alumni strategy, and intranet. Primary responsibility for Department: •communication and events decision-making, including planning and directing the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the Department's programs, accomplishments, and point of view, and information designed for internal DGH audiences, including the DGH intranet. •alumni strategy, including planning and directing alumni communication channels and tools, and activities. DGH bridges the Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and this position works regularly with both Schools. In addition, DGH is a model for interdisciplinary partnerships and works across campus, including with the Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, Law, Engineering; the College of Built Environments; the College of the Environment; and the Departments of Anthropology, Bioengineering, Communication, and Epidemiology. This position thus works across campus – and with the wider global health community beyond UW – to build awareness and support for the Department of Global Health, including communicating achievements of its 26 affiliated Centers/Programs/Initiatives, faculty, staff, and students and leveraging communications to contribute toward DGH’s mission to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy and planning: •This position works independently and has primary decision-making authority for guiding and directing the Department’s communication and events strategy and messaging, DGH’s intranet, and DGH’s alumni program; and primary responsibility for DGH’s communication impacts. •Develop, revise and update strategy (including evaluation metrics) and work plans for communications, events, alumni engagement and the DGH intranet to align with the strategic goals of the Department and ensure smooth implementation and monitoring/ evaluation of the events strategy and work plan. •Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for DGH, the University of Washington and the UW brand, and provide support for others to incorporate UW branding into their communications. •Partner with Communication Director of the School of Public Health and UW Medicine Media Relations and strategic communications teams to confirm information and elevate global health stories, news, and other information. •Participate in regular meetings of external partner organizations Supervision: •Provide direction, supervision, and oversight to communications staff, student assistant and consultants for DGH communications, events, alumni program and intranet. •Review and provide guidance to communications staff regarding social media priorities and content, and development and upkeep of the photo database. •Collaborate with communications staff, faculty, and DGH staff to    -  identify strategic events highlighting DGH priority areas;    -  communicate alumni opportunities and develop activities;    -  identify and disseminate news stories and profiles highlighting the breadth and depth of the Department’s various research areas;    -  identify strategic priority channels and tools to promote internal communications – including intranet and newsletters. Content development and dissemination: •Lead efforts to effectively and efficiently collect and disseminate key communications within and beyond the department. •Work closely with the Web Specialist and Academic Program staff to ensure the website is meeting the needs of prospective students, current students, and other audiences. •Monitor and manage website and faculty databases, and communicate any issues or bugs to the web specialist. •Work with Advancement staff to provide content for donor-related materials. •Prepare, finalize, review, approve and disseminate the DGH annual report and other materials (fact sheets, flyers, ads, etc.), incorporating feedback from leadership and in partnership with a graphic designer. •Further develop the format, and review and provide edits for e-newsletters aimed at various audiences. Department communications: •Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure internal communications and other Departmental needs are addressed, including intranet development and implementation. •Draft communications for the Chair and others including talking points and letters. •Provide guidance and support for any high concern communications using established guidelines, procedures. •Build relationships with 26 affiliated DGH programs and centers to elevate their achievements and news. •Provide resources and support to program staff regarding websites, design, printed materials, university resources, and Department standards. Events – Strategic Management: •Identify and oversee strategic, high-quality DGH events and evaluate according to strategy metrics. Alumni Program Strategic Management: •Lead efforts to increase alumni participation in two focus areas - opportunities for current DGH students and participation in Husky Giving – and evaluate according to strategy metrics. •Oversee alumni-related events, channels and databases REQUIREMENTS: •Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, international relations/development, or related field. •4-5 years of related communications and management experience, with strong experience in developing and implementing communication strategies on social issues aimed at various target audiences. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED EXPERIENCE •Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, international relations/development, or related field. •Experience working in global health communication, including marketing and outreach, advocacy, and communication capacity development, both in the U.S. and internationally. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: •Periodically available for phone calls/meetings in the early morning and late evenings to accommodate worldwide time differences •Deadline-driven environment, occasionally requiring extended hours Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14517966/scholarly-assistant-professor-in-computer-science https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14517966/scholarly-assistant-professor-in-computer-science Pullman, Washington, Scholarly Assistant Professor in Computer Science Title: 161-NN - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Business Title: Scholarly Assistant Professor Additional Titles: Location: Washington State University, WSU EVERETT Employee Type: Faculty Job Family: Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible Position Details: Summary of Duties: The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for multiple full-time continuous appointment in the position of Scholarly Assistant Professor in Computer Science to teach in the areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Data Analytics. These positions will be based at either WSU main campus in Pullman, or in WSU branch campus at Everett, WA, location to determined based on enrollment and teaching needs at the time of hire. The job duties of successful candidates for all positions include curriculum development; advising students; teaching undergraduate courses in computer science; interfacing with industry; participating in continuous teaching assessment activities; effectively communicating and interacting with students; supporting student recruitment activities; and collaborating with others within the School, the University, or other organizations. Required Qualifications: Requirements for all Scholarly Assistant Professor positions: Candidates must have an earned PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline by the time of hire. In addition, candidates with Software Engineering and/or Data Analytics expertise must have demonstrated teaching expertise in the broad areas of software engineering and data analytics respectively. Preferred Qualifications: Preference for all positions will be given to candidates with strong computer science background, prior teaching experience, curriculum development (classroom, online), leadership potential, industry experience/potential to foster industry partnerships, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to diversifying the student body. Additional Information: The new faculty hired for this position will join approximately 50 existing faculty members in the School of EECS, which has experienced rapid growth in enrollment over the past four years. As of the fall of 2020, around 1000 undergraduate students are enrolled in its B.S., and B.A programs, and 275 graduate students are enrolled in its M.S., and Ph.D. programs in computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering. EECS expects continued increase in enrollments and anticipates multiple faculty hires over the next two years. Washington State University is one of the nation's top 50 public research universities in computer science according to U.S. News and World Report. WSU is among 108 public and private universities in America recognized with the very high research activity categorization and among 240 universities and colleges nationwide to earn the community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation. With a population of 33,000, Pullman is a quintessential college townone of the top 10 in the nation according to MSN's 2012 report on the Best College Towns in North America. Recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the Best Place to Raise Kids in Washington State, Pullman consistently boasts one of the top school districts in the state. Situated to the east of the Cascade Mountains, Pullman enjoys a dry four-season climate (21 inches of annual precipitation), with sunny, warm summers, relatively mild winters, and excellent access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Applications should include a cover letter indicating the position sought, and summarizing qualifications. All applications should also include teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Application review is expected to begin Mar 15, 2021. It is anticipated that successful candidates will begin their appointments on Aug 16, 2021. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, on-site childcare availability, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering and math (see https://advance.wsu.edu/initiatives/ ). These open positions are part of WSU's priority to build a diverse faculty and, as such, female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. WSU is an EEO/AA/ADA educator and employer. Monthly Salary: Commensurate on qualifications and experience FTE: 100% Tenure Track (Faculty only): No Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Position Term in months: 9 months City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163 or Everette, WA Department: School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department Link: www.eecs.wsu.edu. Background Check: Yes Screening Begin Date: Application review is expected to begin March 15, 2021 and will continue till the position has been filled. Anticipated that successful candidates will begin their appointments on Aug 16, 2021. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications should include a cover letter indicating the position sought, and summarizing qualifications. All applications should also include teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 9 Month WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu . To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Washington-State-University/Scholarly-Assistant-Professor_R-527 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6ced2a79b255034890a6c94de7d52212 Tue, 25 May 2021 03:36:18 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14845811/data-graphics-section-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14845811/data-graphics-section-editor Washington, D.C., The  Data & Graphics Section Editor  will be responsible for setting our data and graphics editorial agenda, understanding that it will be central to our identity. This role will set the standard for how we use and present data. An ideal candidate has managed data and graphics journalists before and is an impactful content creator themselves.  Responsibilities :  Building out the capacity for data and graphics in the newsroom and hire accordingly   Create and set the data and graphics editorial agenda Set the standards for best practices for using and presenting data Manage and develop a team of data graphics and other visual journalists Work with other section editors, the managing editor, and the Editor-in-Chief to shape the direction of the newsroom Qualifications:   Experience creating distinct and impactful data graphics Experience managing a team Experience working across the newsroom to help journalists tell stories using data Illustrative experience (managing or creating) is a plus Experience working with a product team is a plus Competitive salary Automatic 5% Employer Contribution to 401(k)  Medical, Vision, and Dental with a fully covered medical plan for families  Vacation package + 10 sick days + company holidays  Monthly cellphone, gym, and commuter stipend  3 months fully paid family leave  Life and AD&D Insurance  Access to mental health resources Tue, 18 May 2021 09:51:15 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14809551/managing-editor-k12-higher-education-human-resources https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14809551/managing-editor-k12-higher-education-human-resources Washington, D.C., Industry Dive is looking for a Managing Editor to manage our daily publications that cover the K-12, Higher Education and Human Resources sectors -- K12 Dive, Higher Ed Dive, and HR Dive -- and the teams of talented journalists who operate them. The Managing Editor will oversee direction and strategy, establish key initiatives and priorities, and mobilize and coach their teams to achieve long-term results.      We are looking for someone with a background in managing business journalists and digital publications. The ideal candidate is a skilled newsroom manager who can help elevate the ambition and execution of our journalism, manage and help develop people and leaders of all experience levels, and grow the publications’ impact in their markets. The position reports to the Editor-in-Chief.  Primary responsibilities: Manage several teams of journalists working on daily news publications Manage and deploy resources and budgets Elevate the ambition and execution of our journalism to drive publication growth Recruit and integrate new team members Train, coach and mentor staff of varying experience levels, including emerging leaders and managers within the publication teams  Qualifications: Excellent editing, writing and communications skills Ability to manage and mentor emerging leaders and managers  Proven ability to lead and coach teams of editors and reporters Proven ability to build and grow compelling editorial products that resonate with business readers Proven ability to think strategically, plan holistically, shape editorial coverage and mobilize resources  Ability to understand the needs of niche business audiences Expertise in K-12 education, higher education, and/or human resources coverage is preferred Strong knowledge of digital news and business and/or trade journalism At least 8 years of business journalism or other relevant experience At least 4 years of experience as a manager Bachelor’s degree or better in journalism, English or similar field Not all candidates will check all of the requirements listed above, and that’s OK — we still want to hear from you. Industry Dive strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, and applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.    Industry Dive is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.   If you feel comfortable doing so please feel free to note which pronouns you use in your application (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.)   Industry Dive will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas. Wed, 12 May 2021 15:55:32 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14886456/senior-communities-engagement-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14886456/senior-communities-engagement-editor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Summary The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a senior editor to create and lead a new reporting and community engagement team. We are looking for a journalist with a strong reporting and editing background. Equally important is a robust track record of community engagement and a deep commitment to embedding community engagement into every stage of your team’s work.This Senior Editor will lead a team of 6-9 reporters, editors and community engagement specialists, with a central mission of increasing the representation and visibility of undercovered, underserved, and misrepresented greater Philadelphia communities in The Inquirer. As Senior Editor, you’ll manage coverage and edit your team’s work. You’ll also model the direct community engagement you expect from your team, and use that engagement to guide your team’s editorial direction. You and your team will also work closely with the broader newsroom, lending perspective and expertise to ongoing coverage, creating more community-centric initiatives across desks. This is an opportunity to build a team from the ground up. You’ll play the leading role in defining the team’s focus and its approach to building meaningful relationships with the community. You’ll also have the opportunity to hire several journalists for this new team. What You’ll Do Help define the focus, coverage strategy and members of the communities team. Work with other senior newsroom leaders to develop and manage The Inquirer’s community engagement strategy. Through collaboration and joint projects with other teams, foster community-centered journalism throughout the broader newsroom. Direct daily, enterprise and project coverage for a team of 6-9 reporters and editors. Work with other Inquirer divisions to create story forms and products optimized for the audiences this team will prioritize. Develop lasting and meaningful relationships with community members and organizations.  Who We’re Looking For A deep commitment to community engagement, and a track record demonstrating that commitment. A candidate with a clear and compelling vision for community-centered journalism, and a strong sense of the tactics needed to develop community engagement at The Inquirer. A journalist who knows Philadelphia and its people, and has deep and meaningful connections with underserved communities. Editing and leadership experience. We’re seeking a candidate who knows how to improve a story, guide reporters and build and manage a team. A collaborative leader who will champion the value of community-centered journalism across the newsroom, and work effectively with newsroom leaders on all desks. Tue, 25 May 2021 01:11:38 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14809426/director-of-data-graphics https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14809426/director-of-data-graphics Washington, D.C., Industry Dive is hiring its first Director of Data & Graphics. The director will lead and grow a team of data journalists and news graphics developers. This team works closely with our 80+ business journalists to produce multimedia and data journalism across all of the newsroom’s 20+ niche business journalism publications. The Director of Data & Graphics reports to the Editor-in-Chief.   Responsibilities: Lead and grow a team of news graphics developers, data journalists and multimedia journalists Help our business journalists share important stories across 20+ industries through multimedia, data visualization and custom storytelling formats Manage the design and development of all  news graphics , including  in-article graphics ,  interactive data visualization pieces ,  trend trackers  and  multimedia-heavy stories Track performance of team’s work using Google Analytics to identify key trends Partner with our audience growth team to promote the work your team produces Manage the integration of reusable graphics into  Snorkel, our design system Manage the annual budget for the Data & Graphics team What you can bring to the table: Ability to recruit, lead, and coach a team of news graphics developers, data journalists and multimedia journalists Experience with news development, data journalism and multimedia journalism Web development skills – HTML, CSS, JS and basic knowledge of Git Significant attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills Passion for journalism and digital storytelling Personnel and project management experience Not all candidates will check all of the requirements listed above, and that’s OK — we still want to hear from you. Industry Dive strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, and applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.    Industry Dive is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.   If you feel comfortable doing so please feel free to note which pronouns you use in your application (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.)   Industry Dive will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas.   Wed, 12 May 2021 14:43:28 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14659556/multimedia-journalist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14659556/multimedia-journalist Detroit, Michigan, STATUS: Full Time, 35 hours per week DIVISION: Marketing & Communications REPORTS TO: Director of Communications SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Exempt Position Description We’re looking for a digitally native storyteller, someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help our content team on all levels from working as a campus journalist, short-form writer, social media, production scheduling and beyond. This position will play a critical role in the execution of both internal and external communication activities for CCS.   Duties and Responsibilities   This position plays a critical role in the creations of both internal and external communication activities for CCS Research and writing for the following items (not limited to): News stories Copywriting for web and advertising Publications Alumni profiles Emails Press releases Assist Social Media Manager with day-to-day duties including, but not limited to: Copywriting/scheduling Content creation (graphic design, photography and videography skills a plus) Attend events for story and live coverage Assist in the day-to-day management of the College’s social platforms - posting to stories, responding to comments, etc. Captioning for videos Assist with PR/Media Relations Research and create narratives Develop strong working relationships with department chairs and faculty on story development Write press releases/media advisories Write and build emails for distribution to external and internal constitutuents Proofreading for various departments Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related discipline Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, proofreading, and tenets of journalism, including AP style Creative, self-driven, and mission-oriented individual with a demonstrated work ethic, project management skills, and commitment to teamwork. Working knowledge of social media and its analytics and applications Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, InDesign) Basic knowledge of graphic design and photography Flexibility with day-to-day duties, the ability to manage several simultaneous projects, and the enthusiasm to learn new skills Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:29:29 -0400