https://careers.journalists.org Latest Online News Association Career Center Jobs Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:38:12 Z https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14903994/associate-dean-chief-communications-and-marketing-officer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14903994/associate-dean-chief-communications-and-marketing-officer Chicago, Illinois, Location: 1307 E. 60th Street Job Description: Stewards the Harris School brand identity, strengthening and evolving its distinctive positioning and visual expression, when needed, based on market insights and school goals. Determines and monitor how Harris is perceived by key stakeholders (e.g., current and prospective students, faculty and staff, alumni, civic leaders, policymakers, etc.) as well as how they perceive peer institutions. Oversees updates to Harris brand guidelines, messaging, and other communications standards in partnership with University Communications, UChicago Creative, and outside vendors, as needed, to ensure Harris brand strategy is consistent with overall UChicago identity. Partners with University and Harris colleagues to ensure consistent and compelling messaging, visuals, and design are deployed across the school in a way that supports the overall Harris brand identity and strategy. Leads the development and implementation of short-and longer-range strategic communication and marketing plans that build awareness of and advocacy for the school, its mission, and impact among key stakeholders. Leads the development of a school-wide, brand-building program designed to increase external awareness and understanding of Harris and its impact, working in conjunction with other members of the senior leadership team spanning Harris faculty and centers, student affairs, development and alumni relations, student recruitment and global outreach, professional and career development, and diversity and inclusion. Oversees the design and implementation of strategic and tactical communication and marketing plans related to various school announcements and initiatives, working with Harris colleagues, University Communications, and external vendors, to build awareness and support for strategic priorities. Develops and implements state-of-the-art tools and metrics to track, measure, and optimize the effectiveness of communication and marketing strategies and executed plans. Expands the schoolâ™s capacity for stakeholder engagement with policy leaders, media, the civic community, and other opinion influencers to further the schoolâ™s reach and impact in the policy dialogue. Identifies and pursues innovative means to identify and reach audiences inside and outside of the University about the research, teaching, initiatives, and goals of Harris, its faculty, students, and alumni with a focus on policy and civic engagement. Serves as a senior spokesperson in representing Harris to external constituents in the policy, media, and academic spheres. Develops and cultivates connections with policymakers and media outlets, in partnership with the Universityâ™s Office of Civic Engagement and University Communications, to ensure Harris experts are visible and prominent in the policy dialogue. Stewards the management of Harrisâ™ communications channels, ensuring they are optimized as part of a modern, integrated communications and marketing approach and digital content strategy. Evaluates Harrisâ™ channel mix and related content strategies across owned, earned, paid, and social to optimize reach and engagement across the media ecosystem to advance school goals. Oversees the development and implementation of channel-specific strategies and tactics, including but not limited to digital media, earned media, paid media, and events, to advance communications and marketing plans. Partners with Harris IT team and internal colleagues to update and/or redesign digital channels, such as the website, when needed. Develops and enforces governance protocols for channel management among Harris administrative departments and affiliated centers. Serves as the senior communications advisor to the Dean of Harris and the schoolâ™s administrative and faculty leaders, leading all matters related to institutional leadership communications and issues management. Serves as a member of the Dean's administrative leadership group, playing a key role in developing the schoolâ™s strategic plan and serving as the expert on Communications and Marketing. Partners with University Communications and Harris leadership in identifying, managing, and responding to emerging issues and crises facing the school. Develops and advises on executive leadership and internal communications strategy and processes, working closely with the Dean, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Staff to ensure consistent and transparent communication flow from school leadership to internal stakeholders. Leads the planning and execution of major strategic announcements and new initiatives. Partners with the Dean, administrative and faculty leaders in the announcement of major initiatives, grants, and programs with school-wide strategic impact. Coordinates with University Communications, key campus partners, and external vendors, as needed, on strategic announcements and new initiatives. Manages interactions with the press, as needed, partnering with UChicago Communications on high-profile items. Oversees marketing and communications departmental activities to track progress and drive results towards goals. Determines and communicates overall and short-term priorities clearly to all direct and indirect reports, providing sustained leadership and attention to individual projects when needed to achieve goals. Defines and tracks departmental-level metrics to assess the success of programs and initiatives. Ensures resources are properly allotted and utilized for maximum effectiveness of the Communications and Marketing team, identifying solutions to resource gaps as needed. Oversees the engagement of and relationship with outside marketing and communication firms who are contracted to support Harris' marketing and communications activities. Leads talent and professional development of staff. Builds a positive team culture, managing and developing the Communications and Marketing team to engage employees and continually grow professional skills. Sets clear expectations and goals that encourage success for both individual employees and Harris objectives. Ensures staff has appropriate training to effectively and efficiently achieve individual and department objectives. Provides coaching and mentoring support to direct and indirect reports. Develops unit-wide communication strategy, provides strategic leadership and management of teams, promotes a culture of collaboration with other University and Unit offices. Implements innovative strategies in managing media interface, including publications, planning and organizing media coverage for major events, and responding to requests on sensitive or controversial issues. Proactively engages in 'news of the day' to frame and distribute important announcements and updates. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, political science, public policy or related field. Master's degree. Experience: At least 12 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, public policy or relevant field. Demonstrated experience in building and managing teams through change. Knowledge of policy landscape and/or experience working in political campaigns or government. Aptitude for translating complex issues and ideas to general audience. Demonstrated understanding of the digital landscape and the role of social media and other online channels in communications, marketing, and public affairs.  Preferred Competencies Dynamic leader who combines vision with flawless attention to detail. Superb writing and editing experience. Excellent oral communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. Knowledge of English language grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain courteous, collaborative, and professional at all times. Work independently and with various stakeholders. Working Conditions Occasional domestic travel. Applications Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:30:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14904007/social-media-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14904007/social-media-specialist Chicago, Illinois, Location: Hyde Park Campus Job Description: Works collaboratively with the UChicago News team and other campus partners to create social media content that aligns with the University of Chicago brand strategy. Proposes innovative social media content ideas that continue to drive stronger engagement and manage the production of these projects with the UChicago News and Creative teams. Builds and maintains the Universityâ™s monthly content calendar, reviewing upcoming messages with leaders from the digital and News teams, collaborating with campus departments to ensure newsworthy and relevant elements are included, and consistently maintaining a reserve of well-designed and accurately written content for the following week. Introduces and leverages new tools to continually enhance the quality of the teamâ™s social media content and the quantity of video assets. Focuses on the growth of the Universityâ™s social media audience by regularly proposing new distribution tactics. Supports monthly sessions with other social media specialists from across the University and provide ongoing guidance to build consistency in methods, share best practices, and introduce new approaches. Use social media monitoring expertise to analyze trends, identify potential issues, and successfully engage with community members. Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction. Continues to build knowledge of the University, processes and customers. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, journalism, creative arts, or a related field. Experience: 2-5 years of proven success in social media marketing. Adept with paid media tools (Facebook Ads Manager, etc.). Working knowledge managing social media platforms for business (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) and using platform tools (Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.). Knowledge of social listening tools (i.e. Crimson Hexagon, Netbase, Radian6, etc.), website analytics platforms (i.e. Google Analytics), social channel data (i.e. Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics), and dashboard tools (Tableau, etc.). Preferred Competencies Strong ability to craft best-in-class social media content. Proven success in building collaborative relationships within and across departments. Deep interest and passion for social media and emerging technologies. Understanding of âœsocial firstâ? content principles, including the latest social format specifications, restrictions, and guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and always curious with a positive attitude. Attention to detail and organization. Working Conditions Standard office environment. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:30:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14535738/communications-internship https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14535738/communications-internship Des Plaines, Illinois, Position Purpose: The mission of the Communications department is to increase public awareness of insurance fraud through internal and external reporting, media relations, social media campaigns, and high-quality video production.  In pursuit of being the primary source of industry best insurance fraud information, NICB delivers timely and accurate messaging on fraud, catastrophes, and related impacts to the insurance industry.  Beyond disseminating information to the general public, the Communications department focuses on delivering well-researched and intelligence driven newsletters for our member clients leadership teams.  Internally, this group can be found behind the scenes of every broadcast, keynote speech or presentation by management staff and the Chief Executive Officer.  The responsibility of this group further extends to updating the employees of NICB on important industry news, organizational changes, and recognizing our outstanding talent.  The ideal candidate will leverage their education and prior work or internship experience to support the implementation of successful reporting and timely dissemination of critical insurance industry information. Responsibilities: •    Submit well-written creative briefs to support external and in-house messaging  •    Engage with the public through promotional advertising activities within the Communications department and by partnering with other key internal teams •    Track and report on media coverage and protect and enhance the reputation of NICB •    Identify opportunities to improve information, promotional content, and delivery channels •    Use your storytelling skills to invoke emotion and inspiration Competencies: •    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) •    Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and diverse teams •    Ability to work on multiple, simultaneous communications programs that require both strategic thinking as well as high-speed tactical execution •    Excellent writing and verbal skills and project management knowledge required •    Enjoy leading brainstorms and supporting project kickoffs Education, Work Experience, Licensure:  •    Must attend on a full-time basis an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate (including two-year technical programs), graduate, or post-doctoral student •    Must be able to obtain course credit for successful completion of this internship assignment •    Must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. If your school does not provide a GPA, you must have maintained a 3.0 high school GPA and meet one of the following alternate criteria: SAT, 1,500 out of 2,400 or 1,000 out of 1,600 (most recent SAT); ACT, 21 or higher.  •    Preferred areas of study include Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field  •    Previous professional work or internship experience preferred Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:07:14 -0500 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14810525/associate-director-digital-event-communications https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14810525/associate-director-digital-event-communications Chicago, Illinois, Location: 130 E. Randolph Job Description: The Associate Director creates videos, presentations, campaigns, and other digital communications to support outreach and volunteer engagement events. Together with the Senior Associate Director, Digital Communications, the Associate Director develops videos to support MBSDâ™s priorities that are used for websites, campaigns, e-news, and other communications. The Associate Director also assists with presentations for senior leadership. They are the primary author on products such as, but not limited to: Video scripts; Digital marketing campaigns to attract event registrants, including use of automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and social media; PowerPoint presentations on behalf of faculty and MBSD leadership when needed; Event speaking points for leadership, faculty, and other participants; Written statements that persuasively describe faculty research and other work for outreach events and other communications; Follow-up pieces with âœtake home messagesâ? for Outreach programs; Content for newsletters The Associate Director works with faculty, under the guidance of the Senior Associate Director of Outreach and Events, to prepare them for events and donor/prospect meetings, which includes developing a lay-friendly summary of their work. Coach faculty to develop and deliver presentations on a wide array of scientific topics. Conduct 1:1 coaching in person or by phone, as well as in workshops and small groups. The Associate Director assists the Senior Associate Director of Outreach in suggesting topics and faculty for outreach events and meetings with donors/prospects that will reflect well on the University while advancing qualification and cultivation strategies. Keep fully informed of how UCM is advancing the forefront of medicineâ”from innovative treatments to the potential of basic science researchâ”and how these align with funding priorities. Must have a thorough understanding both of the science and the people who can make important contributions to the outreach events. Screen potential speakers by phone or in person, attends various programs across campus to scout talent, and recruits faculty speakers Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction. Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Performs other related work as needed Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelorâ™s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, or business management.    Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or management - preferably in an academic medical center environment. Multi-media communications experience, including video storytelling and ability to operate a camera and edit videos. Experience with automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.   Preferred Competencies Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to think creatively.  Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:30:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14740248/communications-content-specialist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14740248/communications-content-specialist Chicago, Illinois, Location: Hyde Park Campus Job Description: Reporting to the director of communications, develop, create, and execute brand-relevant content across multiple platforms, consistent with PMEâ™s communications strategy. Primary focus will be research and education news. Write compelling, factually accurate, and grammatically clean long-form and short-form copy, as well as effective headlines, taglines, and calls to action. Produce visual assets â“ photography and/or video â“ that can be utilized across multiple channels, including web, social media, e-newsletters, print, etc. Create relationships with key stakeholders, faculty, and departmental leadership to develop stories for external and internal audiences, and serve as the PME representative at bi-weekly University science communicator meetings. Develop and execute content for annual/quarterly PME reports and efficiently route content through the approvals process. Support the digital communications editor as needed with content for social media channels and internal newsletter and assist with creation of deanâ™s communications and crisis communications and manage the editorial calendar for PMEâ™s channels. Develop strategies to repurpose content to maximize its value, including working collaboratively across the University and with affiliated national laboratories to amplify PME-generated content through their channels. Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view. Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelorâ™s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field Experience: Five to seven years professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field Experience working in higher education or non-profit experience Technical Skills or Knowledge Familiarity with photography and photo editing software Familiarity with videography and video editing software Knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite Familiarity with content management systems, specifically Drupal Preferred Competencies Excellent writing, editing, time management, organizational, interviewing, creative problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail. Experience in science journalism or communications, with a focus on translating technical research to a general audience. Demonstrated expertise in developing user-focused content that follows brand, voice, tone, and visual guidelines. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and other digital communications platforms including SEO best practices, and proven photography and videography skill. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, and with individuals at all levels of an organization. Application Documents Resume (required)  Cover letter (required)  Writing sample - science or engineering content preferred (required)  List of 3 references (required)  Sample of graphic or digital art â“ image or video content (preferred)    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:30:39 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14570711/assistant-director-communication-public-affairs-nuq https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14570711/assistant-director-communication-public-affairs-nuq Evanston, Illinois, Department: Salary/Grade: EXS/9 Job Summary: The Assistant Director, Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing NU-Q media outreach programming – through the news media, social media, advertising, and the website. Oversee web operations – content, design, and technology -- through day-to-day management, and manage the work of web content producers, contributors, and external vendors. Create content and design webpages both independently and in collaboration with stakeholders and/or consultants. Working with the director, oversee all paid and unpaid media (news releases, social media, advertisement); as well as major school events. Specific Responsibilities : Working with the director, create a media strategy that is based in the school website and distributed out through paid and unpaid media; conceptualize and deliver media opportunities that incorporate online, video, and print. For the school’s communication outreach, manage audience experience across multiple channels, ensuring understanding of school’s central mission and brand cohesion; compile and analyze user insights by tracking/reporting information about usage/traffic and also optimizing content for search engine performance Oversee management of all major school events, including graduation and convocation. Oversee the design of digital page layouts; maintain design cohesion across all online marketing platforms; maintain, and continually improve NU-Q’s suite of web design templates and email templates; working with vendors oversee design and maintain information architecture on NU-Q website Working with the director, oversee the management of media relations and advertising; collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development and distribution of all content (i.e. news releases, social media posts, advertising) Minimum Qualifications: Five to seven years of experience in communications and/or marketing A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired Fluent in English Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Previous experience in media relations (social and traditional) and/or web communications Excellent communication skills with ability to give clear editorial feedback on written communications and creative projects Previous experience with digital content strategies and editorial projects in a variety of formats: video, email, social, web Solid writing and editing skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Previous experience contributing to institutional web platforms; basic understanding of web technologies (HTML/CSS) and content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress or Drupal Previous experience managing vendors Project management, organization, and leadership skills Proficiency with various web and creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, email marketing (Mailchimp), CRM, social listening tools, project management software Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.    Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:49:28 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15031574/digital-engagement-producer https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15031574/digital-engagement-producer San Diego, California, inewsource is looking for a Digital Engagement Producer with original ideas for getting our stories in front of a broad audience and a passion for online content that’s engaging and creative. The Digital Engagement Producer will produce web stories, newsletters, social media posts and help craft and carry out engagement and outreach campaigns to amplify our great work. Please read full job description at: https://bit.ly/DEP-inewsource Apply here: https://airtable.com/shrOIHV6uKdN1dtck $50,000 - $60,000+ depending on experience Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:52:42 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939871/assistant-director-of-the-kernodle-center-for-civic-life https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939871/assistant-director-of-the-kernodle-center-for-civic-life Elon, North Carolina, Summary Of Position: The Assistant Director assists with overall leadership for the co-curricular programs in the Kernodle Center for Civic Life. This position will coordinate the Alternative Breaks, Campus Kitchen, Service Living and Learning Community programs, and oversee areas such as first-year service initiatives, student-athlete community engagement, communications and public relations, and Habitat for Humanity. Coordination with community partners and student affairs and academic affairs departments across campus is an essential part of the work. The Assistant Director supervises numerous student staff positions. Education Requirements: Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field. Special Skills Or Experience: Demonstrated experience with community and civic engagement initiatives on a college or university campus Demonstrated experience coordinating and advising co-curricular programs Demonstrated program management skills Intercultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Demonstrated experience building partnerships and relating effectively with diverse constituents including students, faculty, and community partners Demonstrated experience with student supervision and development Strong skills in administrative writing, interpersonal communication, and presenting Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular Degree/Major: Master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field Length Of Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience in community and civic engagement, or a related functional area in higher education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Department Leadership Assist with directing co-curricular student community and civic engagement programs involving 80+ student leaders who work collaboratively with nonprofit organizations and local schools to connect students with experiential learning opportunities Coordinate departmental communications and public relations efforts, website, and social media Maintain effective relationships and partnerships with campus and community leaders Program Management Coordinate the Alternative Breaks fall and spring programs Coordinate the Campus Kitchen program with Elon Dining and community partners Coordinate the Service Living and Learning Community Advise the Habitat for Humanity campus chapter Coordinate service initiatives for first-year students Coordinate the week-long summer Engage program for incoming first-year students Coordinate community engagement programs for student-athletes with Elon University Athletics Manage the annual Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event Manage the Alternative Breaks, Campus Kitchen, and Habitat for Humanity operating budgets Advise the following Elon Volunteers! clusters: Housing and Food Security Additional Responsibilities Assist the Director/Assistant Dean and Associate Director with other projects as assigned Serve as departmental representative to divisional, university, and community committees, work groups, and task forces Serve as an Administrator On-Call as part of the Student Life emergency response system Other duties as required Additional Information: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon's 6,700 students prepare to become the ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement and community service. Elon is ranked the nation's #1 master's-level university for study abroad and is a top-producer of Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Elon more than any other university in the nation for academic programs that Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:59:04 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020248/mental-health-project-engagement-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020248/mental-health-project-engagement-editor Seattle, Washington, Are you passionate about finding innovative ways to listen to audiences and make our journalism more useful to our communities? If so, we want you to join us as an  Engagement Editor , a job where you can put your ideas to the test as part of our new team covering mental and behavioral health. This is a two-year, community-funded project that will combine in-depth reporting – including explanatory, investigative and solutions-oriented coverage -- with an ambitious community-engagement effort that has impact in the region and statewide. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health struggles have reached crisis proportions throughout the world. The Seattle region and Washington state are no different. This crisis touches people from all demographic groups, and it is made worse by the pervasive stigma attached to mental illness. Journalists can play an important role in destigmatizing mental illnesses while educating consumers and holding providers, social services and government agencies accountable for getting people the help they need. This job will combine in-person and online engagement work (though in-person events could be limited by pandemic public-health guidelines in the near future). We want you to think ambitiously and creatively about who we're reaching, and how. Does our engagement welcome people of diverse backgrounds and include a multiplicity of perspectives? Is there something for people who prefer to communicate in non-traditional ways, such as through art instead of text? How might we expand our reach to have the strongest impact? What can we do to help destigmatize mental illness? Please note : this is a community-funded position and is subject to grant renewal. While renewal is anticipated, funding for this role is not guaranteed. As such, this is considered to be a two-year role. To learn more about our grant-funded projects, click  here . Responsibilities Act as the audience engagement web producer for the Mental Health reporting team, posting and producing their stories for online readers and managing social media updates for the project. Balance pragmatism and innovation while promoting and polishing the project’s digital presence. Write news alerts, monitor activity, and cultivate social media feeds to reach readers quickly. Continue to build the project’s online audience while maintaining (and growing) community partnerships. Help our reporters incorporate audience insights into their coverage. Contribute to grant reports through careful and thoughtful analysis of information. Demonstrate creativity and a desire to actively work with the community as it pertains to the coverage. Crowdsource to help deepen our reporting. Solicit and work with guest writers. Plan online and in-person project events.   Track and analyze analytics and experiment with other Newsroom engagement editors and the broader department. You will have the opportunity to occasionally report stories based on community interest. Successful candidates will have some understanding of mental-health systems and a proven track record of building and expanding communities, online and in person. Our engagement editor will learn a lot on the fly, so you should be flexible and nimble, detail-oriented and a good collaborator. Qualifications We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply . If your profile does not 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 : Three or more years of experience in audience engagement, preferably for a daily newspaper or a website. History of successful event planning and execution. Track record of forging and cultivating community partnerships. High comfort level with speaking in public and facilitating difficult conversations. Cultural competence when interacting with diverse communities. Understanding of web analytics and experience designing and executing social media campaigns. Education: Undergraduate degree in journalism or communications, or combination of related professional work experience. Desired skills Experience with publishing tools such as WordPress and Marketing Cloud. Familiarity with audience engagement tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Hearken, Crowdtangle and Groundsource. Fluency in another language is a plus. 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, we combine 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. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:04:18 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15016657/director-of-digital-content-wfaa-tv-dallas https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15016657/director-of-digital-content-wfaa-tv-dallas Dallas, Texas, We’re looking for a visionary news leader who understands rich/unique/local news local news content and distribution on multiple platforms and can lead for the future. The  Director of Digital Content for WFAA, TEGNA’s ABC station in Dallas/Fort Worth, will serve as a member of the station management team and lead the publication and distribution of engaging, compelling content across multiple platforms. Must be expert at leading a team, training varying levels of digital/social/distribution to perform at the highest level and implementing exceptional, engaged content on digital properties.  This includes, but is not limited to: breaking news coverage, special project content, franchise support, social media, text/email updates/alerts/contests, and various digital revenue products available to our audience on wfaa.com, mobile apps, social and voice platforms, and more.  Works closely with the News Director to prioritize and set short and long-term goals and serves as primary liaison for digital sales and marketing project implementation.  Must be a team player dedicated to continuous improvement, staff engagement and driven to perform at a superior level.  This person will play a key role in charting the station’s digital content and growth strategy. The ideal candidate is more than an analytics junkie. You must love to lead and provide feedback to a team hungry to win.     In this role, you will: Manage the digital content team in both news and programming and lead digital strategy to grow multi-platform content, audience, and engagement Be the voice of innovation in the newsroom and inspire others to follow your lead Lead our content teams to develop workflows that deliver our content 24/7 across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results Actively partner with the news director and marketing director to create three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around station content and campaigns Oversee all station efforts in social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other emerging platforms. Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences Create unique, engaging, and shareable content Be a resource for Sales in its content generation and digital sponsorship efforts Teach, coach, and mentor our content teams in best practices for writing and producing content for digital and social platforms Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content Collaborate with content leaders across TEGNA to maximize the sharing of our content and to leverage innovation and best practices among stations Hold newsroom employees accountable to TEGNA’s ethical and editorial standards Here’s what you need: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience in the field 7-10 years of content experience, including at least 2-3 years managing other digital journalists Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement A deep understanding of SEO best practices for articles, images, and video Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and the ability to deal with the rapid pace of news Knowledge of online CMS and news production systems along with social newsgathering tools like CrowdTangle and Social News Desk Experience analyzing audience data and identifying behavioral trends. Google Analytics experience, a must Passion and vision for emerging media Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Familiarity with the DFW area and/or a reason to relocate here, a plus Apply online here:  http://www.jobs.net/j/JYyUMKwS?jobdetails=true Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:57:49 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14516915/science-communications-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14516915/science-communications-manager New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience   Position Summary Columbia's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists to transform our understanding of the brain and mind. We are conducting pioneering research into how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers. From effective treatments for disorders like Alzheimer's and autism to advances in fields as fundamental as computer science, the arts, economics, and social policy, the potential impact for humanity is staggering. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Science Communications Manager drives public understanding of neuroscience and digital engagement to promote the extraordinary research at the Zuckerman Institute. The incumbent will develop compelling news and feature stories and other content to explain complex science with clarity, veracity and editorial sophistication for a science-curious public. The successful candidate will have a breadth of experience using digital strategies and media relations to engage non-expert audiences and bring creativity, innovation and energy to the role. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented science writer/reporter with a demonstrated ability and desire to engage the media and online audiences. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Identify, write and promote dynamic print, web and newsletter content to explore and explain the work of Zuckerman Institute scientists and programming. Craft and execute tailored communications and media relations strategies to amplify the work of the Institute. Draft and edit news releases, press materials, talking points and other content for a range of internal and external audiences. Pitch and report incisive stories that are timely and relevant to non-experts. Manage social media accounts and promote shareable, authentic content, incorporating SEO expertise and strong editorial judgment. Cultivate relationships with reporters and pitch stories to the media. Proactively identify publicity opportunities to earn coverage in influential media outlets. Curate and manage the website, bringing an imaginative and strategic vision to maximize our impact on various digital platforms. The development of quantitative and qualitative strategies to assess targeted audience growth and engagement will be an important aspect of the position. Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with Columbia faculty (including Nobel laureates), administration and colleagues across different departments and the university. Engage public information officers from partner institutions to amplify and coordinate media and promotion efforts. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of related experience is required.   Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in the sciences preferred/advanced degree in science journalism or three-to five-years experience (in-depth understanding of neuroscience will be essential for these candidates). Experience working as at a research institution or university preferred. The ability to frame stories and issues for the press and a sophisticated understanding of science as it relates to contemporary issues and debates. Experience with Drupal or related content management systems; experience using Google analytics to track viewership and as a basis to inform digital strategy is preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other digital and design programs preferred. Exceptional attention to editorial detail. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork. Must be flexible, organized, and capable of performing multiple tasks. The successful candidate must be flexible in nature, have a sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization. Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality. Other Requirements Please attach two (2) writing samples to the application. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:34:48 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14444373/alumni-ae-engagement-associate https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14444373/alumni-ae-engagement-associate Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, Bard College seeks an Alumni/ae Engagement Associate to provide administrative and logistical support to the Director of Alumni/ae Affairs. The Alumni/ae Engagement Associate will also develop a strong connection to the current student body through work with the Senior Class Council and other student groups. They are responsible for following student news on campus and maintaining relationships with student leaders post graduation. They will also develop strong connections with young alumni/ae of the last decade and assist in the management of  young alumni/ae volunteer opportunities in the Board of Governors, the Class Agent Program, Reunion and activities of the Career Development Office. The Alumni/ae Engagement Associate works directly with the Board of Governors Young Alumnx Committee and the Events Committee. They will coordinate and attend (where possible) an annual calendar of events for alumni/ae, including Cities Parties. The Associate will provide administrative support for all Board of Governors meetings, including taking minutes, preparing materials and meeting set up. They will solicit and write up Class Notes for print and online and manage a regular online update on alumni/ae news. They will be responsible to keep the website updated in areas they are working on.  They will research and update alumni/ae records as needed. The Associate is the first responder to emails to the Office of Alumni/ae Affairs and manages incoming all alumni/ae requests. The Associate maintains the alumni/ae office calendar as well as the calendar of the Director of Alumni/ae Affairs. Other administrative duties and writing assignments as needed. The Engagement Associate will report to the Director of Alumni/ae Affairs. A successful candidate will have the ability to keep the overall mission in focus while multi-tasking in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable, environment. They will have excellent writing, communication and data manipulation skills. They will be able to create and maintain relationships with a variety of types of people and maintain calm under pressure, evening and weekend work is required. Knowledge and experience with databases and websites is preferred. Bard alumni/ae are encouraged to apply to this position. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Bard College's main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., with 1,900 undergraduate students; the College also includes multiple graduate programs. The 1,000-acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fisher Performing Arts Center, and Hessel Museum of Art, and is the home of the Bard Prison Initiative, the largest college-degree-granting prison education program in the U.S. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the country as well as international campuses and partnerships. The Bard Network is complex and demonstrates Bard's priorities well in addition to the College's emphasis on civic engagement.   Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develop a strategy of targeted engagement with young alumni/ae to advance the mission Alumni/ae Affairs and promote loyalty to the college. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Alumni/ae Affairs, the Career Development Office and the BardWorks team to engage young alumni/ae as participants and attendees and assist with administration of the program.  Develop a workflow plan to collect alumni/ae news to be updated in records, shared with the community, promoted on social media and the website.  Develop a strong connection to the current student body through work with the Senior Class Council and other student groups. Work closely with the social media coordinator and communications team to craft and implement a communications strategy that engages young alumni/ae. Provide administrative support for all Alumni/ae Association Board of Governors meetings, including taking minutes, preparing materials and meeting set up.  Promote and manage volunteer opportunities for young alumni/ae to participate in the Alumni/ae Association Board of Governors Work closely with Young Alumnx Committee of the Alumni/ae Association Board of Governors Work closely with the Events Committee of the Board of Governors, attend and support events Organize and attend Cities Parties, where possible.  Write up Class Notes for the Bardian Magazine and oversee online Class Notes content.    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree  Experience in project management demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of and experience with content management systems, website flow and structure, email marketing, and video editing. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to proofread diverse materials for grammar, style, voice, and continuity. An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a track record of handling multiple projects with rapid turnaround. Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Must be able to build relationships with and support an alumnx and student body that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work in standard office environment. Must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds. Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings as needed.   To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three contact references through Interfolio.  In your cover letter, please address how you view Alumni/ae Affairs as part of Bard's broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:03:02 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15007675/director-of-digital-products https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15007675/director-of-digital-products Garden City, New York,   Richner Communications, Inc. (RCI), seeks an entrepreneurial-minded leader to join its team as Director of Digital Products . This is a senior leadership position within the organization and will spearhead the organization’s digital strategy and digital product offerings.   The Director of Digital Products will be responsible for leveraging RCI’s award-winning content and unparalleled community relationships to devise and execute a strategy that increases revenue, audience engagement and brand awareness, as well as be responsible for exploring new adjacent opportunities. The Director of Digital Products ’ responsibilities will include the launching and overseeing of digital products , such as newsletters, websites, podcasts, video and social media. The Director of Digital Products will be given latitude to be innovative and to build out a team to support these new initiatives.   The Director of Digital Products should be comfortable negotiating with vendors, implementing KPIs and interpreting analytics. The role will include presenting ROI analysis and audience insights to c-suite executives and working with many departments within the organization. Experience with digital transformation, change management and audience revenue models is a plus.   Job location: Garden City, NY (with up to 2 days remote possible) Competitive salary and benefits. More info: jobs@liherald.com   About Richner Communications: Richner Communications, Inc. (RCI), founded by the Richner family in 1964, is one of the largest local media companies in New York State. Today, RCI publishes over 60 local newspapers and related products , predominantly in the Metro New York market. RCI's flagship brand, The Long Island Herald, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press are consistently recognized for their high-quality journalism and innovative marketing campaigns. The proudly independently-owned organization is currently in growth mode, having recently launched a successful events division as well as a new lifestyle brand, Long Island Home. RCI is headquartered in Garden City, NY. Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:49:07 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15123636/digital-media-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15123636/digital-media-manager Omaha, Nebraska, KETV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE has an immediate opening for a Digital Media Manager to oversee content of the television website, social media platforms, and their relationship with the television newscasts. Omaha’s News Leader seeks an experienced, multi-platform journalist skilled at developing and executing digital strategies and multimedia initiatives to build engagement on KETV’s website and social media platforms. The Digital Media Manger produces content daily, manages and directs all digital content efforts, and works as part of the KETV newsroom.   The DMM also works with creative services and sales on projects and initiatives. As DMM, you’ll be part of the leading news organization in Omaha, Nebraska, and in the heart of the news-gathering operation.  You will be responsible for producing dynamic and interesting content on all digital platforms and for leading a team of digital journalists to deliver breaking news, feature, and in-depth content.  The right candidate for this post must work quickly and efficiently and have the ability to work with other team members to assign responsibilities and hold them to expectations and goals. Job Responsibilities:                                                  Produce and oversee content on the website, including daily writing and video editing. Oversee digital producer, and assign duties to newsroom personnel as needed Develop strategies to expand engagement with KETV digital assets. Develop unique content and project ideas in conjunction with KETV news leadership Develop and deliver urgent, real-time strategies to news content. Develop content during breaking news, and coordinates digital coverage An active role in daily newsroom editorial meetings, and establish expectations for daily digital coverage Work with news management to develop strategies and projects Participate in weekly marketing meetings Coordinate and train newsroom staffers on best practices for digital news reporting Leverage social media platforms and use analytics to maximum engagement in real time. Work with creative services to identify opportunities for marketing tactics Work as part of the Hearst digital team to identify content of wide interest Experience Requirements: Two years of experience as an editor, writing and producing content for a news website Equivalent military experience will be considered Qualifications Requirements:                                           Must have a working knowledge of digital technology and video editing Ability to get along with diverse working groups. Strong management skills Understanding of libel and other legal issues Education:                                          Bachelor’s Degree in multimedia journalism, journalism, broadcast journalism or a related field preferred.  Experience will be considered in lieu of education. Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with related experience will be considered Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:47:49 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14572313/sr-web-designer-digital-communications https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14572313/sr-web-designer-digital-communications knoxville, Tennessee, Senior Web Developer, Digital Communications Regular Full-time,Market Range MR09 The Office of Communications and Marketing seeks to hire a talented web designer to join the Digital Communications team. Our team is responsible for all aspects of the university's primary web presence (www.utk.edu) as well as design, development, and support of many of the most visible sites within the utk.edu domain. We are also responsible for establishing online brand standards by designing, developing, and supporting website templates and themes. We are currently developing a new shared design system to facilitate creating more complex, yet consistent, web properties across campus. UT is the state's flagship research university, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, the institution fulfills its access mission through a commitment to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the university's reputation. Staff members support the institution's mission and goals, promote its successes and achievements, inform and engage its stakeholders, and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data, best-practices, and emerging trends. The division employs more than 50 full-time professionals across several cross-functional teams--Creative, Digital, Marketing, News, Special Events, Video, and WUOT 91.9FM. Duties and Responsibilities Include: * Working under the guidance of the Director of Digital Communications to ensure the university's website reflects our vision, mission, and values * Working collaboratively with all members of the Office of Communications and Marketing to develop wireframes and visual designs in markup and frameworks * Working to ensure accessibility best practices on UT websites * Designing and supporting university websites and other digital initiatives * Contributing to the creation of an official, shared design system, for use by all campus units * Providing on-going support of WordPress sites for multiple university units Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:20:01 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939974/director-of-annual-giving https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14939974/director-of-annual-giving Ashland, Oregon, Diversity Statement: Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community. Department: Development/SOU Foundation Management Salary/Rate: $53,940 - $62,000@ 1.0 FTE FTE: 1.0 Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement/ SOU Foundation Executive Director, the Director of Annual Giving will play a pivotal role in increasing philanthropic support of Southern Oregon University. This position requires a strategic leader with a vision for increasing the number of donors annually, improving retention percentages, and coordinating upgrade strategies to impact a growing philanthropic pipeline to position SOU to engage in its first comprehensive campaign. The Director provides leadership for SOU's Annual Giving Program by developing and implementing a range of effective solicitation strategies, with particular attention to donor acquisition and retention of SOU alumni. This comprehensive strategy must maximize individual donor giving, with particular responsibility for increasing the number and size of gifts under $25,000. Minimum Classification Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three to five of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or related field. Demonstrated success developing and executing program initiatives and employing segmentation strategies as necessary to maximize results. Energetic, creative, and resourceful with demonstrated initiative in seeking increased contributions and engagement. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage prospective clients, customers, and donors in writing through articulate, compelling, and well-reasoned solicitations—using both traditional and digital platforms. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to work on deadline and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Proven record of working independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to achieve goals in tandem with project partners. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a higher education setting. Strong analytical and budgeting skills. Experience with donor database software (The Raiser's Edge NXT or comparable system) and digital fundraising solutions. All Listed Duties: The Director develops and implements a strategic Annual Giving Program with the purpose of increasing annual support from donors and a goal of building a robust pipeline of philanthropic partners. Creates and executes comprehensive Annual Giving strategic plan, including sophisticated segmentation, strategy for retention, acquisition, and upgrades with the goal of growing the number of donors and all gifts under $25,000. Develops complementary communications strategies to increase fundraising success through social media, crowdfunding, direct mail, email, and online. Develops and implements strategic annual campaigns for all university constituent groups (e.g. athletic teams, library, and academic divisions) and the SOU Fund; coordinates priorities and messaging for alumni, parents, and friends outreach, and sets long-term benchmarks for success. Is responsible for developing and meeting annual goals for each constituent group. Develops and deploys well-targeted solicitations that increase membership in the university's premier donor group, the President's Circle ($1,000+ annually). Works with major gift officers to steward these annual donors and move them toward major and planned gift discussions, as appropriate to build a robust pipeline for future support. Develops and implements new annual giving initiatives that engage the SOU campus community in days of giving or similar campus campaigns that lead to increased philanthropic support and involvement from faculty and staff members. In collaboration with Advancement Services, creates reports that measures the effectiveness and progress of the Annual Giving Program. Provides regular analysis and status reports to division leadership, making routine adjustments to strategy to ensure success. Writes compelling copy for donor proposals, case statements, brochures, direct mail, invitations, videos, e-newsletters, and other correspondence. Ensures written materials are accurate, articulate, targeted, and well-reasoned. Serves as the project leader with external vendors to produce Annual Giving pieces, as needed. Works in partnership with gift processing staff to ensure that gift and appeal records are coded correctly and donors are appropriately stewarded. Cultivates and enhances a best-practice annual giving office. Develops and manages all aspects of the Annual Giving Program budget. , The Director collaborates with the Alumni Relations Program to increase support from alumni by synchronizing outreach and communications efforts to drive philanthropic investment. Collaborates with the Director of Alumni Relations to increase support from alumni, routinely engaging in collaborative conversations that enhance long-term engagement efforts. Collaborates with Alumni Relations Program to synchronize and share SOU news and information with alumni donors. With Alumni Relations Program, develops and executes a Reunion Giving program and all associated events and solicitations. Attends and participates in events and activities that further the goals of the Alumni Relations Program, Development Program and university. , Other duties as assigned Special Instructions to Applicants: Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development. Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ): -Position classification defined as Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:02:04 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14575832/policy-research-communications-specialist-usc-schaeffer-center https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14575832/policy-research-communications-specialist-usc-schaeffer-center Los Angeles, California, The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics at the University of Southern California is seeking a Policy Research Communications Specialist  to join the Centerâ??s Communication team. At the Schaeffer Center, we shape and effectively communicate evidence-based solutions that measurably improve lives and drive innovation in health care. The Schaeffer Centerâ??s Communications department strategically engages with public and private sector policy communities to provide them with an evidence-base for policy solutions. The Policy Research Communications Specialist will translate research and findings into engaging content for multiple audiences and platforms. This Specialist will work with research teams to translate research studies and products into content for targeted audiences, including press releases, issue briefs, research summaries, and visual elements. This position requires a high degree of organization, ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent priorities, and ability to coordinate and work across teams. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of health policy research.  This position will be an integral part of Centerâ??s Communications team and will collaborate in the development of an overall strategy and editorial calendar, as well as tracking and analyzing metrics. This full-time position offers growth potential for the ideal candidate. Job Duties: Collaborates with research teams to develop, write, and produce research-based materials. These may include policy issue briefs, news articles, press releases, and data visualizations.  Develops dissemination strategy for research products, including suggested media and policy outreach. Develops new engaging website content that effectively translates and tells the story of Center research, including suggesting photos and graphics. Work with communications team members to apply consistent website taxonomy and style elements.   Designs data visualizations and other creative research outputs â?? such as charts, graphs, and infographics â?? for various platforms to broader the reach of Center work. Formats and develops additional department outputs, including digital event invitations, white papers, e-newsletters, and PowerPoint presentations. Works with the Communications team to develop relevant metrics and stories of impact that resulted from successfully disseminating Center research. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Minimum Education: Bachelorâ??s Degree Preferred Education: Master's Degree Minimum Experience: 4 years progressive experience translating healthcare research and health policy into engaging visual content for multiple audiences/platforms and leading social media efforts Preferred Experience: 6 Years (combined experience/education as substitute for experience) Minimum Fields of Expertise: Excellent organizational and project management skills Proficiency in written and oral communications Proficiency in AP-style writing and editing Proficiency in WordPress Designing Presentations (MS PowerPoint) Proficiency in digital graphics, including data visualizations and infographics Proficiency in data interpretation and graphic representation Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Proficiency in Tableau and/or other interactive data visualization programs Understanding of health policy or healthcare research Preferred Expertise: Expertise in translating data into engaging, user-friendly content Experience with health policy or related fields Expertise in digital communications, including graphics, data visualizations, infographics, basic animations Compensation Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is 100% FTE on a 2-year (renewable) fixed term. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:  Please attach your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work About the Schaeffer Center: The Schaeffer Center measurably improves value in health through evidence based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement. The Center is a unique collaboration of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the USC School of Pharmacy. To learn more, please visit us on the web at healthpolicy.usc.edu, on Twitter and Instagram @schaeffercenter, and on Facebook at facebook.com/SchaefferCenter. The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Minimum Education:Bachelorâ??s degreeCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience:3 yearsMinimum Field of Expertise:Extensive applicable experience in employee and/or internal corporate communications. Three yearsâ?? experience in communications, content development and writing/editing in employee/internal corporate communications. Demonstrated design/typography experience. Proven knowledge of writing and editing fundamentals and Associated Press style. Ability to tailor content to fit targeted audiences with a clear, demonstrated understanding of multichannel communication platforms. Experience with design software/tools (e.g., HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite) creating assets for digital environments (e.g., WordPress, social media, search and display advertising). Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to provide detailed information and summaries to peers and supervisors, exercising discretion with confidential information. Ability to build and deliver solutions that consistently meet customer expectations. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to proactively, independently, strategically and creatively make decisions. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide support and guidance as needed. Experience with Microsoft Office and content management systems. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:40:57 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15061411/audience-growth-director https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15061411/audience-growth-director San Antonio, Texas, WHO WE ARE The San Antonio Report is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization. Because we are member-supported, our quality, in-depth journalism is available at no cost to everyone in the city and beyond; we don't have a paywall that restricts our content. We publish without fear or favor and without any obligation to outside owners or interests. We cover all that is best about the city: its personalities, neighborhoods, businesses, culture, cuisine, arts and entertainment. We tackle its problems and challenges, too, and spotlight innovative solutions, many to be found in other cities competing for the next generation of talented workers and their families. The San Antonio Report began in 2012 as the Rivard Report, a blog created by a husband-and-wife team that has grown into a thriving online news enterprise with a staff of 22 talented, passionate journalists and nonprofit professionals. Our work, which includes a year-round calendar of civic engagement events, is all about San Antonio and the surrounding communities. POSITION SUMMARY The San Antonio Report is seeking an audience growth director with a proven track record that will develop audience strategies at all levels of the marketing and conversion funnel for the San Antonio Report and execute strategies for audience growth for the website, social media, newsletters, email, and year-around civic engagement events. In collaboration with the editorial and business teams, the director will guide attraction, retention, diversification, and converting readers and institutions to paid membership. The director also will be responsible for establishing and reporting on KPIs that strengthen audience loyalty and market reach. This position will report directly to the publisher / CEO and will work closely with the editing team and chief operating officer. We are looking for a candidate that is creative, innovative and strategic and also possesses strong quantitative abilities. If your skills and interests align with the audience growth director position as described, but your professional experiences don’t exactly match up with the stated requirements, please apply and explain how your professional experiences and skills will make you successful in implementing creative and data driven strategies to grow and diversify the San Antonio Report’s audience. We welcome applicants with nontraditional career paths.  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:   Lead the San Antonio Report, with the most appropriate technologies and analysis, to effectively attract, diversify, retain, understand, and grow reader audiences as the first step to a successful “funnel” strategy to build sustainable earned revenue for the publication. Communicate and Collaborate. Use all tools to educate, inform, and collaborate with editorial and business members on how metrics and technology can guide and drive the publication to the desired audience metrics and business outcomes. Editorial Strategies. Work closely with editors to create an editorial plan to maximize readership, ensure familiarity with trending topics, SEO friendly headlines and attractive story packages that contribute to internal and external KPIs for all San Antonio Report touchpoints. Trend Analysis and Implementation : Conduct research, analyze, and communicate trends, story, and topic ideas to editors; and to full staff on a weekly/monthly basis. Audience Growth/Diversity: Executing and communicating best practices for discoverability; search engine optimization, content distribution via social media, finding new readers for existing newsletter products and helping identify opportunities for new ones, and paid marketing for introducing our brand and products to new audiences. Social Media Strategy: Establish and execute a strategy that aligns with organizational goals in executing organic and paid marketing of content, products (website, apps, newsletters), fundraisers, and organizational announcements.  Membership and Revenue Strategies: With the COO and membership & audience engagement manager, participate in the brainstorming and execution of strategies related to membership campaigns. Assist in brainstorming and executing strategies to support the growth of event audience as it pertains to funnel growth. Marketing and Audience Technology Stack: In coordination with business and editorial leadership, vet technology resources as they relate to audience growth and distribution. Including testing new technology and platforms that will help the publication stay relevant on emerging platforms, achieve organizational goals faster and reduce cost.  Measure Success. In partnership with the leadership team, establish, monitor and continually evaluate publication’s goals and KPIs defining desired audience metrics and business outcomes. The director is responsible for leading regular traffic meetings to report progress and to discuss strategic adjustments. Leadership/Best Practice Awareness: Staying abreast of changes and trends within the news industry regarding techniques, concepts, social media, products, or models that the Report might adopt. Brand Marketing & Partnerships: Advising team members on the costs/benefits of content and resource sharing based on the impact on the audience and dissemination of our brand.   SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:   At least 3 years of audience development and/or distribution experience in digital/editorial publishing; Experience building an engaged audience through newsletters, social media distribution platforms, and events; Experience using Google Analytics, Parse.ly, Facebook Insights, and similar tools; Has practical knowledge of membership revenue models and experience with audience development and engagement through events; Thorough understanding of audience behavior, engagement strategies, and best practices Well versed in SEO and email newsletter strategy; Proven people management skills; Understanding of nonprofit media is a plus; Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills; Has no difficulty providing constructive feedback to editorial or management teams; Comfortable adapting to changes in the evolving industry and thrives under pressure; Self-motivated, competitive spirit and assertive personality with the ability to balance multiple competing projects and priorities; Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends); Spanish fluency is a plus; Some travel might be required for industry-related conferences and initiatives.  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the CEO / Publisher and is based in San Antonio, TX.  Salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and skill set. Some of the benefits employees enjoy are 20 days of personal time off, nine paid holidays, health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave. We’re committed to building an inclusive newsroom that represents the people and communities we serve. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.  Application details:   To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references to apply@sareport.org and include “Audience Growth Director” in the email subject line. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:32:46 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020238/mental-health-project-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020238/mental-health-project-editor Seattle, Washington, The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper and one of the few remaining independent news organizations in the country, is looking to hire a passionate editor to lead a new team covering mental and behavioral health. This is a two-year, community-funded project that will combine in-depth reporting – including explanatory, investigative and solutions-oriented coverage -- with an ambitious community-engagement effort that has impact in the region and statewide. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health struggles have reached crisis proportions throughout the world. The Seattle region and Washington state are no different. This crisis touches people from all demographic groups, and it is made worse by the pervasive stigma attached to mental illness. Journalists can play an important role in destigmatizing mental illnesses while educating consumers and holding providers, social services and government agencies accountable for getting people the help they need. We’re looking for a highly organized and passionate  Mental Health Project   Editor , one who will creatively coach reporters who handle breaking news along with complex, solutions-oriented enterprise and watchdog stories across multiple platforms. You must have strong story editing, digital and social media skills, as well as a basic understanding of the complex and nuanced issues around mental and behavioral health. Ideally, you are comfortable working with an engagement editor to find innovative ways to engage community groups, policy makers and individuals impacted by or working on mental health issues. You also must be able to effectively communicate with partners in our community-funded journalism. Endless curiosity – and a drive for uncovering untold stories that spur action – is essential. Please note : this is a community-funded position and is subject to grant renewal. While renewal is anticipated, funding for this role is not guaranteed. As such, this is considered to be a two-year role. To learn more about our grant-funded projects, click  here . Responsibilities Lead a community-funded team with strong story editing, digital and social media skills. Coach and develop team members, supplying regular feedback and conducting annual performance evaluations.  Demonstrate a strong understanding and background in community engagement. Adapt and embrace newsroom publishing standards, with specific emphasis on optimizing engagement on current and future social media platforms.  Produce and present periodic reports to community funders about the team’s work. Keep well informed about news in general and assigned specialties by reading The Seattle Times and other online and print publications. Prioritize inclusive coverage, helping the team develop a range of sources and story ideas that represent the rich cultural diversity of our region. Use analytics to inform coverage decisions. Effectively collaborate with visual and digital journalists, and others across the newsroom. Qualifications We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply . If your profile does not 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:  Minimum five years' experience at a metropolitan daily news organization with a proven track record overseeing ambitious enterprise work for print and online. Education:  Four-year college degree (or equivalent work experience). Understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at The Seattle Times. Cultural competence and a familiarity with inclusive journalism practices. Experience with coverage of mental health topics and other subject matter is preferred. Ability to demonstrate strong budget-management skills. 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, we combine 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. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:59:45 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15051329/open-rank-faculty-position-journalism-and-media-design https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15051329/open-rank-faculty-position-journalism-and-media-design Boston, Massachusetts, Open Rank Faculty Position Journalism and Media Design Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Department of Journalism in the School of Communication at Emerson College is hiring a full-time, tenure track assistant or tenured associate professor in Journalism and Media Design to join the department in the Boston campus. The appointment will begin on August 18, 2022. Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college's intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities. The candidate's teaching and research will focus on how emerging media technologies, platforms and communication ecosystems impact the design, delivery, and reception of news in a global environment. This position has a specific interest in the relationship between how news ecosystems can support equity and justice for marginalized populations. Research and creative practice areas could include: engagement journalism, community journalism, civic media, digital design, and UI/UX design. These areas of inquiry align with the Emerson journalism department's mission of advancing equity and inclusion through journalism study and practice. The faculty member in this position is expected to support or enhance existing courses from basics such as the Digital Journalist and Beat Reporting to more focused journalism skills offerings in interactive news, news editing and design, data journalism, mobile design and graphics, visual storytelling, and long-form multimedia storytelling. This faculty member will be expected to experiment with and explore new storytelling forms and would be encouraged to develop courses that could extend the department's Advanced Journalism Diversity offerings. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Qualifications At a minimum, candidates must have either a Master's or PhD degree in Journalism, Communication, Civic Media, Design, or in a related discipline, or extensive professional experience in these areas. Candidates should demonstrate a record (or promise) of successful teaching at the college level, especially in the context of a diverse student community. Candidates should also demonstrate an emerging trajectory of research and/or creative practice in their field. Rationale The Journalism Department is actively focusing on approaches to journalism that adopt dynamic multimedia approaches to stories and highlight user engagement and interaction. The Journalism undergraduate program is integrating design into its foundations classes and developing more advanced courses in information and digital design throughout the curriculum. Students in our graduate programs (Journalism and Media Design) would greatly benefit from the term faculty's expertise and full-time availability to guide and mentor them on the design and completion of their capstone projects. To apply, please submit the following: Curriculum vitae Cover letter indicating teaching philosophy and professional orientation, with a focus on teaching diverse students/interacting with diverse communities Summary of teaching evaluations (if available) Contact information for three references (not to be contacted without applicant's written approval) Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/ Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separate or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents. If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu . Review of applications will begin October. 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 5,100 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 58 countries and all 50 states. To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_ft_faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Open-Rank-Faculty-Position---Journalism-and-Media-Design_JR002753 About Us Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states. Diversity Statement Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu Annual Clery Report In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website . Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-eb9cdb39e3f7a6418badd8fda0315d6a Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:25:58 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15079614/social-media-manager https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15079614/social-media-manager New York, New York, FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY Social Media Manager Digital Division Multiple Locations Considered Application Deadline: July 21, 2021 Feel like getting up each morning and engaging with an audience that runs in the millions? Does the idea of being the social media gatekeeper for one of the world’s most impactful NGOs excite you? The Digital Team at Human Rights Watch is looking for someone to take our success as one of the world’s most influential NGOs to the next level on social media. HRW boasts one of the largest social media followings of any NGO, with more than 11 million followers across dozens of accounts in multiple languages. We are looking for someone to develop and execute strategies to ensure continued growth on our platforms, and increase the engagement with our audience. Social media is a critical channel for HRW, reaching core targets, millions of readers and helping frame the global daily news conversation around human rights. While embedded in the Digital team, the Social Media Manager would work closely with members the wider Media department, as well as collaborate with staff across the organization to ensure our social channels are supporting the work of the organization. While multiple locations will be considered, the preferred location would be in North America time zones. The Social Media Manager would report to the Digital Director based in Toronto. Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are currently closed or operating in reduced capacities. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely in the interim. We recognize that this moment, during the pandemic, is a uniquely difficult time for most people, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, and we aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position. Responsibilities: 1. Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily on HRW English language social channels; 2. Manage and grow social media audiences; 3. Support, train and advise HRW staff on social media best practices and strategies; 4. Generate, distribute and refine regular data reports on HRW social media performance; 5. Help maintain collaborative HRW culture with a positive attitude; 6. Be engrossed by things HRW staff are sharing, liking, recommending and talking about all things human rights related on social; engage with staff to generate content; 7. Actively monitor social media for breaking news and trending topic opportunities; 8. Monitor current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications; lead organization in developing new platforms and tools; 9. Focus on leveraging ongoing content relationships that drive diverse new audiences to HRW properties; 10. Test regularly new content and message formats on social media in growth hacking experiments; 11. Be internal expert on marketing and audience development industry standards, best practices, benchmarks and insights; 12. Track ROI on all channels; and 13. Perform others tasks as required. Qualifications: Experience: 5 years of full-time experience in social media marketing, audience development, content partnerships in digital media, publishing, politics or nonprofit marketing. Education: A level of education that when combined with your professional experience will adequately show you have the capability to contribute meaningfully to HRW's social media efforts. Skills and Experience 1. A strong understanding of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Clubhouse and what sorts of content best engages audience on these platforms 2. Demonstrated ability in growing social media channels 3. Fluency in an additional language is desirable 4. Experience with an enterprise level social media platform, Social Studio by Salesforce preferred 5. Experience executing a social media influencer campaign 6. Understanding of social media analytics and reporting 7. A track record for conveying and packaging impactful content for social media 8. Strong client/ external partner management experience with exceptional presentation skills 9. Proven ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally 10. Experience working closely with content teams 11. Outstanding written and verbal communication skill Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by July 21, 2021 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered. Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:53:05 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14746109/director-of-strategic-communications https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14746109/director-of-strategic-communications Washington, D.C., Provide leadership and direction in the management of the Communications and Marketing strategies of APHA.  Responsible for planning, managing, expanding and implementing communications and marketing strategies of APHA, including but not limited to: Directing a comprehensive communications program that promotes APHA and the public health profession; providing collaborative oversight to marketing and subscription programs to elevate the APHA brand and enhance engagement and revenue.  Provide a collaborative oversight to marketing, advertising and subscription programs to elevate the APHA brand and enhance engagement and revenue.   Communications and media relations : Develop and direct public relations, media relations and communications programs designed to support APHA’s public policy agenda and to enhance the image, prestige and profile of APHA and the public health profession.  Collaborate with APHA operating units to ensure that programs and services receive appropriate recognition from target audiences.  Maintain and grow relationships with media contacts who cover public health.  Schedule and participate in media interviews and respond to media requests.  Plan and implement strategies, campaigns and events to attract media attention, including activities for APHA, the Annual Meeting, National Public Health Week, the Get Ready campaign and APHA publications.  Alert key media to urgent public health-related policy and legislative activity.  Write, edit and disseminate timely press materials, including news releases, op-eds and letters-to-the-editor.  Direct media and public relations program for the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH). Publications, Web and branding : Oversee content development and strategy for APHA website and Web properties through Sitecore, APHA’s content management system.  Oversee publication, distribution and marketing of The Nation’s Health newspaper, and its range of formats, including its online news service.  Oversee production and dissemination of organizational e-newsletters, including Inside Public Health.  Promote, maintain and ensure adoption of APHA brand platform and guidelines across all organizational units internally and externally.   Marketing, advertising and social media: Oversee APHA’s online strategies, including integration of existing tools to achieve better engagement and development of new media initiatives.  Work collaboratively with relevant departments on marketing of all APHA products.  Direct e-marketing activities and coordination of communications via Informz, APHA’s CRM platform.  Oversee advertising for all APHA publications including AJPH, Nation’s Health, webpage, and other opportunities.  Lead Social Media Team and strategy.  Perform other duties as assigned for the Unit.  The position will supervise the following positions: Executive Editor, The Nation's Health/Deputy Director-Communications; Deputy Director-Marketing, Deputy Director of Digital Content and Communications Specialist/Environmental Health. Bachelor’s degree as a minimum, Master’s degree a plus. A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience and familiarity with policy-oriented public relations and organizational communications and marketing are required.  Must be able to understand legislative and regulatory issues impacting APHA and its members and be able to interpret these issues to a variety of audiences.  Facile with new and social media and how to maximize opportunity to share information broadly.  Knowledge of video and podcast production techniques and their use with other interactive media.  Knowledge of techniques to engage association members, supporters, the media and the public in media activities.  Demonstrable skills at data utilization, the use of media metrics to measure impact and media performance.   Proven skills at engaging and teaching association staff members in using the best strategies to further message development and dissemination.  Previous experience with a membership association or other nonprofit advocacy organization desirable, health-related a plus.  Familiarity with website content management systems, preferably Sitecore; association management tools, preferably iMIS; constituent relationship management systems, preferably Informz.  Journalism/public relations, publications and marketing experience and fluency in social media necessary.  Strong initiative and creativity, and superior writing and editing skills necessary.  Ability to work with others as a team player.  Must be willing to work after business hours, including weekends and travel to the Annual Meeting and staff APHA related meetings as needed.  Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations.  Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Mon- Fri. (daytime).  Number of openings: 1. Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should submit the following information (please include your last name in all filenames when uploading materials.  You should use this format: LastName.CoverLetter) at : https://careers-apha.icims.com . Cover letter; Resume; A writing sample; Salary requirement; At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email).   CLOSING DATE:          Open Until Filled   EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY.  APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace. APHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:58:44 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020297/managing-editor https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15020297/managing-editor Birmingham, Alabama, Managing Editor WBHM Birmingham, AL The Managing Editor will lead an award winning newsroom (Alabama Broadcaster's Association Station of the Year Award) in Birmingham, a city the New York Times described as a quintessential Southern city ready to surprise you. As the lead station for the Gulf States Newsroom, a collaborative journalism initiative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the managing editor of WBHM will work closely to curate and amplify journalism across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana in concert with the hub's Managing Editor, who is based in Birmingham. WBHM cares as much about local journalism as it does the power of collaboration to identify new models to sustain journalism across the Deep South. WBHM provides news and information services across broadcast and digital platforms, including its primary broadcast signal and the web, a weekly newsletter, smart speakers and social media. The Managing Editor will be instrumental in developing and implementing a newsroom strategy that ensures WBHM's service connects audiences with issues of relevance in their communities. The successful candidate will lead local news coverage across all platforms: radio and digital audio, web, social media, and other off platforms. We expect the Managing Editor will become an editorial leader across the region. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Set the vision and newsroom strategy for achieving WBHM's mission Refine and develop WBHM's existing beats: Health and Science, Local Government and Communities, weekend, emergency and holiday coverage Manage and train professional reporters, editors and freelancers, and work with them to create and meet professional growth goals Supervise digital news content across platforms including podcasts, wbhm.org, editorial partnerships and other activities Maintain excellence in coverage, enforce deadlines and always push for the stories that reflect communities' issues and aspirations Support WBHM's community engagement efforts through occasional public appearances Manages and maintains the station's editorial policy, and when appropriate, revisit to reflect basic community standards Keeps abreast of best practices in meeting community information needs and relevant delivery platforms Anticipates change and ensures the organization is positioned to succeed Perform other duties as assigned??????? Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and encourage team members Effective communication and interpersonal skills An engaged journalism mindset that is focused on meeting information needs Effective news judgment and self-discipline Familiarity with public radio news programming standards and values Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and encourage team members Effective communication and interpersonal skills An engaged journalism mindset that is focused on meeting information needs Effective news judgment and self-discipline Familiarity with public radio news programming standards and values. Annual Salary Range:   $53,000 - $68,000 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.  Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. For consideration, please apply online directly at: https://uab.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=T187429&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.   Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:35:08 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15045671/associate-professor-race-and-identity-craig-newmark-graduate-school-of-journalism https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/15045671/associate-professor-race-and-identity-craig-newmark-graduate-school-of-journalism New York, New York, Position Title:                      Associate Professor - Race and Identity - Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Job ID:                                       22509 Compensation:                   Commensurate with qualifications and experience Closing Date:                        July 21, 2021   FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT             Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.   CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION   The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, founded in 2006, has become nationally recognized for its innovative programs. The only public graduate journalism school in the northeastern U.S., it prepares students from diverse economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds to produce high-quality journalism. As the profession rapidly reinvents itself for the digital age, the Newmark J-School is at the forefront of equipping the next generation of journalists with the tools to find stories and tell them effectively - using print, broadcast, visual, interactive, and social media. The school offers two master's degree programs: a Master of Arts in Journalism and the nation's first M.A. in Engagement Journalism.   The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism is seeking an experienced journalist who reports on issues of race to serve as a tenure-track associate professor to begin in January 2022. The successful candidate needs to have a strong track-record of journalism that focuses on anti-racism, social justice and inclusion, recognizing the harm that some news coverage has done to various communities of color. Additionally, they may produce work that examines the impact of racism on the practice and institution of journalism. The successful candidate should have a clear journalistic agenda that continues to explore race and its intersections with other aspects of society. Finally, the successful candidate should have a record of collegiate journalism teaching informed by D.E.I. framework.   Duties include, but are not limited to: - Develops and teaches courses related to areas of expertise; - Provides strong mentoring to students; - Advises students each semester - Develops and maintains an active portfolio of innovative journalism projects; - Participates actively in public and professional service; participates in service related to the life of the School; - Engages in a practical, hands-on program of teaching; and - Performs other duties as assigned.   Qualifications: Master’s degree in journalism or a field relevant to the professional work, and contributions to the field. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. A preferred candidate should have: -  Ten (10) years of professional journalism experience and demonstrated commitment to reporting from a variety of perspectives. - Evidence of teaching experience. - Strong belief in informing, engaging, and fostering communities. - Possess skills that are current and competitive as the news industry rapidly changes. - Evidence of a clear agenda for continued journalistic work. - Demonstrated record of cultural competency. - Brings enthusiasm and strong pedagogy to teaching. How to Apply: Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 22509.   Click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. The following are all required: - CV/Resume - Cover letter explaining your qualifications - Links to examples of professional work - Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, phone number, and email address).   Equal Employment Opportunity: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:54:20 -0400 https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14870463/communications-strategist https://careers.journalists.org/jobs/rss/14870463/communications-strategist Elon, North Carolina, Summary Of Position: The Communications Strategist is a versatile team member who writes content, edits, and develops communication strategies for Teaching and Learning Technologies ( TLT ) and the Office of Information Technology (IT). The strategist writes IT-related news releases, emails, and blog and website content geared towards faculty, staff, and students. As a member of TLT , this staff member helps brainstorm and develop solutions to address a variety of academic and administrative needs. As a broader member of IT, the strategist is frequently pulled into cross-functional teams to devise strategies for communicating initiatives and services. This position also creates and manages content for IT's social media channels. This is an on-campus position. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in communications, journalism, marketing, writing or public relations required. Master's degree preferred. Special Skills Or Experience: Excellent professional communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively write for a variety of platforms, from news releases to social media to campus wide emails. Proven ability to lead marketing/communication initiatives. Must have a deep understanding of digital communication strategy. Strong fluency in social media platforms, trends, and engagement strategies? Ability to create visuals and visual layouts for websites and other media (e.g., print, social media, digital signs, etc.) Strong idea generator and problem solver with organizational skills; must excel in project planning, delivery, and communication with clients (such as faculty, staff and students) Strong proficiency and experience with analytics, SEO?strategies, social media, and accessibility standards Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular Degree/Major: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in communications, journalism, marketing, writing or public relations Length Of Experience: A minimum of four years professional experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategic marketing and communication efforts for TLT and IT Create communications strategies and associated written materials for IT departments and project teams Write and edit content for email, newsletters, Today@Elon articles, blog posts, web site content, and print materials Build followership and create and manage content for IT’s social media channels Evaluate web and social media analytics and implement strategies to strengthen engagement Work with other?TLT?team members to bring content strategy to instructional modules, videos, and digital signage across campus; assist with visual layouts Work with a cross-functional team to manage the IT website; ensure that content is easy to find and consistently updated, accurate, and relevant Develop and maintain a content calendar, soliciting ideas across IT Ensure a consistent voice across the web and social media platforms Recruit and supervise student staff; provide guidance on day-to-day tasks and ensure students adhere to Elon's professional standards Additional Information: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for engaged, experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, creative and determined problem-solvers who are passionate about making the world a better place. Elon is a mid-sized private university with 6,291 undergraduate and 826 graduate students from 486 states and 49 other countries. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for innovation. For the sixth straight year, Elon is the leader in the Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:59:04 -0400