The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) promotes the well-being of immigrant communities by

recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic,

economic, and cultural life of the City. MOIA is one of the lead agencies for IDNYC, New York City’s successful

municipal ID program, and is spearheading a number of initiatives to expand access to justice for immigrant

communities, including efforts on citizenship and executive action. The work of the Office cuts across a broad range

of issues citywide—for example, workers’ rights, health equity, and language access—and MOIA works closely

with sister cities around the country to promote immigrant integration. The Director of Communications will join a

robust team of outreach and policy staff in a fast-paced work environment with significant opportunity for initiative

and innovation.

The Director of Communications will have a broad scope of responsibilities including but not limited to:

 Developing and implementing MOIA’s communications strategy, in coordination with the Mayor’s Press

Office, including earned, social and community/ethnic media;

 Drafting MOIA press releases, statements, and other communications materials (e.g. brochures, talking

points, grant proposals) and managing stakeholder engagement and approvals for all external

communications;

 Staffing and supporting the MOIA Commissioner for media appearances and major public speaking

engagements;

 Overseeing MOIA’s website redevelopment, newsletter re-launch and other agency communications with

partners;

 Serving as a point of contact for community and ethnic media partners, and driving forward the Mayor’s

Office strategy for work with community and ethnic media in close collaboration with the Executive

Director for Language Access Initiatives, the Mayor’s Press Office and other key stakeholders;

 Building and maintaining MOIA’s press and communications infrastructure;

 Training and advising MOIA staff on interactions with the press and external communications, as well as

developing project-specific communications strategies as needed with staff;

 Recruiting and supervising communications-related interns or junior staff, as appropriate, as well as the

MOIA digital team;

 Coordinating creative process and vendor relationships for paid marketing campaigns lead by MOIA for key

initiatives; and

 Assisting with special projects, as needed.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

The preferred candidate must have excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal skills, along with strong

communication and organizational skills, and a track record of effectively handling multiple priorities. The ability

to deal with a diverse constituency and work productively under pressure, both as an individual and part of a team.

Communications, legislative and/or advocacy experience, preferably in a not-for-profit and government context, is

important. Having general knowledge of City government is an asset.

The Director of Communications will report to the MOIA Chief of Staff. Skills required include:

 Master’s degree in related area – public administration or public affairs or Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year

college with equivalent job experience;

 Keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments;

 Ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the agency;

 Ability to work independently and exercise high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems;

 Ability to prioritize and follow up while meeting deadlines; and

 Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary commensurate with experience. The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, submit

cover letter, resume and three references to Marie-Fatima Hyacinthe (mfhyacinthe@cityhall.nyc.gov) with the

subject line: “Application for Director of Communications – MOIA.”

POSITION OPENING

Job Title: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Reports to: Director of Communications

Department: Office of Communications

Schedule/Status: Full time; Monday-Friday; Exempt

Responsibilities: Proposes and executes digital plans and strategies; aligns web, social media, and video
platforms; applies digital media/online and content writing concepts and best practices to
agency platforms and initiatives; works collaboratively with the Communications team,
agency departments, and other stakeholders to develop, repurpose, inventory, and manage
content (text, video, links, graphics); assists with graphic design, production, and
photography as needed.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3+ years of professional experience in related field;
Qualifications: Apple Macintosh knowledge with proficiency using Quark Xpress and InDesign software,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator; experience and proficiency with digital design
including e-books and web (Drupal, Word Press, ExpressionEngine, etc); experience with
hand-held video camera and tripod, digital camera, and editing of short videos preferred;
experience with digital photography a plus; strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
and thorough knowledge of English usage, grammar, and punctuation; excellent customer
service skills; strong attention to detail; ability to work well as part of a team; ability to
multi-task; ability to interact well with all levels of constituents and the general public;
ability to establish and set priorities; ability to work independently and take appropriate
initiative.

Apply To: Send a letter indicating how your experience, training, gifts and skills equip you for this
work. Include a resume and samples of your work.

GBHEM Human Resources
C/O Digital Communications Specialist
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
Phone: 615/340-7360 Fax: 615/340-7538 Email: hr@gbhem.org

Posting Date: May 19, 2015

Solid advice. I am planning my summer writing right now, so these tips are helpful reminders, especially the last one. Fun is such a foreign concept for me. I wonder what I should do for a bit of fun. Any suggestions?

ReThink Media is a unique media and communications organization that works to strengthen the collaborative media and communications capacity of nonprofit think tanks, experts, and advocacy groups working in three distinct issue areas and sectors. These include Money in Politics and Fair Courts, Peace and Security, and Security and Rights.

ReThink Media is seeking qualified applicants for the Managing Director position with our Money in Politics and Fair Courts Communications Collaborative currently comprised of more than 60 organizations working to strengthen our democracy, curb the influx of money in politics, and ensure an independent judiciary free of the influence of special interest spending. The project seeks to strengthen the communications capacity of organizations in the sector, to broaden the movement for reform, and to develop shared messaging and media strategies that channel the growing outrage at decisions such as Citizens United into effective action and change. This is also an evolving movement and the Managing Director will help lead efforts to expand the work to include communications strategies that connect the issues above with efforts to combat voter suppression and expand voting rights as well as promote redistricting reform. More broadly, the Managing Director will work to advance an inclusive, participatory and genuinely representative democratic process that affirms the voice of all Americans including those who are marginalized by the current status quo.

We provide our member organizations with access to a state-of-the-art media database, press distribution, and clipping service. We provide ongoing training in critical media and communications skills. We monitor and conduct extensive media and opinion research, and assist groups with message development. We also work to improve collaboration and coordination amongst organizations and assist groups and campaigns with direct media and public relations support, including coordinating rapid response, assisting with op-ed and editorial campaigns, and the pitching and placement of spokespeople.

The Managing Director is responsible for building the capacity of both the individual reform organizations and the sector as a whole.  The Money in Politics and Fair Courts Collaborative will develop shared media and messaging strategies and multi-organizational campaigns. The project is designed to be expansive so additional organizations can participate as the field expands.  It is also based on the understanding that while the goal is to strengthen the strategic communications capacity of a growing field, that objective will be enabled by providing substantial benefits to individual organizations.

The Managing Director supervises 2-3 Media Associates and also work with ReThink’s core team, including the organizations two co-Founders, a specialized Digital Media Strategist and a Public Opinion and Media Analyst. The Managing Director position is supervised by ReThink Media’s Campaigns Director and co-Founder, Peter Ferenbach.

She/he will work with groups to coordinate joint rapid response campaigns, informed by extensive news coverage monitoring and tailored press lists.  S/he will also facilitate social media campaign work, which will involve monitoring and analyzing online metrics and content on Money in Politics groups and issues, providing groups with training in the use of social media tools, and crafting and disseminating posts in support of existing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience working in strategic communications, advocacy, political or campaign communications, and will have a strong understanding of the workings of the non-profit research and advocacy community. S/he will have direct experience and/or demonstrated commitment to Money in Politics issues and an understanding of the issues and organizations working in this field. S/he will also have a proven track record of project management.  Experience working as a Hill or NGO communications staffer, supervising or managing a communications team or campaign, and/or a proven track record in developing media outreach strategies is preferred.

ReThink’s approach to communications is grounded in movement building and in strengthening sector-wide communications capacity towards a shared policy objective. Our goal is helping organizations become stronger, faster, more agile, and more effective in their media work.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Specific goals will be set quarterly, corresponding to the following duties:

• Provide groups in the sector with a regular digest of relevant news, opinion and social media coverage of the Money in Politics and Fair Courts Collaboratives’ priority issues and identify key opportunities for rapid response.
• Draft timely and effective talking points, messaging tips, op-eds and letters to the editor in response to breaking news developments or ahead of known media opportunities.
• Develop expertise regarding the key reporters and outlets covering the issues. Assist and train groups in developing and maintaining tailored press lists. Supervise the updating of ReThink Media’s press lists and its unique online Journalist Profiles site, including updating reporter pitch notes according to coverage and identifying additional outlets/ reporters to target.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the Money in Politics and Fair Courts organizations we work with, the issues they address, their unique media profiles, their key spokespeople and areas of expertise, and be able to quickly identify who the best organizations or experts are to connect to a reporter or to write an op-ed, LTE etc., on a breaking story.
• Manage the staffing of specific coalition efforts in coordination with the co-Founders and the funders.
• Manage the pitching and placement of spokespeople and content, development of online strategies, implementation of strategies for outreach to Hill communications staff, and tracking of all work.
• Support the individual media work and communications capacity of groups within the collaborative. This often includes assisting groups in developing a strategic communications plan, implementing media strategies, building press lists, assisting in the editing and development of media content, assisting with pitching and placement, providing media training, and conducting audits of coverage.
• Work in collaboration with the Data and Public Opinion Analyst on longer-term research projects such as media and public opinion audits and coverage analysis of specific issues, frames and outlets.
• Provide expert training to member organizations and spokespeople in media skills such as conducting effective broadcast interviews, writing op-eds, engaging editorial boards, and driving social media strategies, among others.
• Manage the recruitment and supervision of Media Associates, interns and fellows.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Very strong writing, editing, communications and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the issues outlined above and 5-7 years of experience working in communications strategy, community or political organizing, campaigns, or all of the above.
• A proven record of effective coalition-building or management of multi-organizational campaigns.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing news coverage, writing press materials, developing media strategies and/or pitching stories.
• A creative and strategic ability to frame ideas, develop stories and synthesize complex policy issues in a way that appeals to the news media and a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent news sense and political savvy.
• Knowledge of print, broadcast and electronic news media.
• A proven track record managing a fast-paced, multi-faceted workload, ideally involving media and communications.
• Strong training, mentoring and/or supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with varying levels of organization staff, clients, contractors, foundations and the media.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility in approach to project assignments.
• Strong research and administrative skills.
• Experience with Filemaker, Vocus, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Webex or Drupal a plus.

Additional Qualifications & Salary:

This is a full-time, senior level position, potentially based in either our San Francisco Bay Area or Washington, DC office with modest travel to conferences, training workshops and periodic staff meetings. This position which comes with a generous benefits, vacation, sabbatical and retirement package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ReThink Media is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

How to Apply:

To apply, please carefully follow these instructions. Send your cover letter in the body of the email. Do not send it as an attachment. State the reason for your interest in the position, provide a brief summary of your professional experience, your stated salary requirements and address your background in relation to working on these issues. If you have applied for a previous position with Rethink Media please indicate this in your email. Attach your resume to the email and make sure to include your name in the title of the attachment (eg: resume.EmilyJones.doc). Email your application to settleson@verizon.net, subject line: ReThink Media MiP Managing Director.

Copywriter/Copyeditor

(Interim position, temporary through December 31, 2015)

Position Description:

Overview:

The New York Public Library is seeking an experienced copywriter/copyeditor to work with its Communication & Marketing Department on a part-time, interim basis. Candidates must be able to commit to about 20 hours per week and have the flexibility to work onsite in our Midtown Manhattan office as needed.

The copywriter/copyeditor will collaborate with the in-house Creative Services Team to perform a variety of writing and editing tasks for an array of materials. This includes writing short feature articles, copywriting, line editing, copyediting, and proofing for platforms ranging from publications, brochures, event collateral, and other printed promotional pieces, to ads and online materials.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and proven creative writer and editor with strong project management skills. Excellent copyediting skills required. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-based environment and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines is also a must.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting in-house staff in the development of content and project management of a variety of time-sensitive promotional materials as assigned, including brochures, publications, and event/exhibition marketing collateral
• Writing, editing, and project managing presentations and other internal communications
• Developing, writing, and fact-checking visitor experience and wayfinding materials
• Providing copyediting and proofreading support as needed

Key Competencies:

Quality

Initiative

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Qualifications:

• BA required, in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years work experience in marketing, publishing, journalism, corporate communications, or related area with hands-on responsibility for developing, writing, editing, and project managing print and/or online publications
• Excellent writing, research, and reporting/interviewing skills, and the ability to line edit, copy edit, and proofread content for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and style
• Proven ability to translate complex topics and tailor writing style to various audiences
• Ability to comprehend communications strategy and offer solutions and unique creative concepts that support goals and objectives
• Ability to thrive well in a fast-paced team environment with a proactive approach and a highly responsive work style
• Ability to collaborate with designers and other stakeholders and to project manage publications and collateral to meet tight deadlines
• Strong presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills; highly professional
• Advanced computer skills; familiarity with InCopy and other desktop publishing programs, as well as project and content management systems is a PLUS

Work Environment:

Off-site/office environment and work on-site as needed, plus occasional travel to other library locations

Hours:

20 hours per week
To be scheduled with the Manager

To apply, click this link.

About the Data Quality Campaign (DQC)

The Data Quality Campaign is a national, nonprofit, advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. We believe that when students, parents, educators, and policymakers have the right information to make decisions, students achieve their best. To realize this vision, DQC works toward three goals:

1. Increase public understanding of the value of education data.
2. Ensure that everyone with a stake in education has timely access to the right information.
3. Improve the capacity of and conditions for teachers and school leaders to use data.

If you care passionately about making sure everyone with a stake in education has the right information to guide their actions so students achieve their best, DQC is the place for you. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. 

Position Summary

This position will provide support to DQC’s policy team in implementing its multiyear strategy to align local, state, and federal policy to improve data use across the education sector. The associate will work across the organization to research state policy and measure progress toward specific DQC objectives, execute projects and events, represent DQC with its partners in DC and nationally, and advise the organization on new ideas and practices from the field. Opportunities for growth within the organization are available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, distill, frame, and communicate key issues related to data use and systems alignment policy and practice at district, state, federal, and national levels.
• Research state education policies through interviews, surveys, and publicly available documents.
• Keep DQC staff informed about emerging practices and policies that facilitate effective data use across the education sector at all levels.
• Represent DQC in meetings, briefings, coalitions, and partnerships and conductpresentations to expand DQC’s policy advocacy.
• Plan and facilitate effective and results-oriented meetings with high-level stakeholders.
• Reinforce DQC’s strong relationships with national policy, research, andadvocacy organizations. Seek strategic opportunities for collaboration and partnership to leverage partners’ expertise to improve local and state conditions for effective state-local data use alignment.
• Develop and execute deliverables, including policy briefs, convenings, infographics, and presentations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

The successful applicant will be ambitious, passionate about education, and intrigued by the opportunity to propose new solutions to complex policy problems. In addition, candidates for this position must have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• 3+ years of work experience (or equivalent education).
• Both quantitative and qualitative research skills and a superb ability to synthesize complex information into plain-language policy memos and recommendations.
• Experience representing an organization and its agenda externally to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to convey ideas and positions to diverse groups—externally to technical and nontechnical audiences at various levels (e.g., partners, states, federal government) and internally with peers—both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work typical weekday hours at DQC’s Washington, DC, office near Metro Center.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s or higher degree preferred, in public policy, education, or related field.

Compensation

• Starting salarycommensuratewith qualifications.Excellentbenefitsandworkenvironment.

Reports To

• Associate Director, Research and Policy Analysis

How to apply

• Please send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of three references (with email addresses) to employment@dataqualitycampaign.org.
• Please indicate “Associate, Policy & Advocacy” in the subject line.

American Institute for Research: Senior News Media Relations Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Part-time position: 40 hours/week
Position at the CDC in Atlanta. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement national communications projects for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP).
• Develop and implement strategic media efforts to advance long-range communication objectives and manage short-term issues.
• Provide strategic counsel on key message development
• Work with communication team members to develop media outreach materials and activities, including press releases, press briefings, media fact sheets, opinion-editorials and press kits
• Coordinate media outreach: ensuring national, regional, and local media are informed and accurately reporting the latest key findings that influence prevention policy and programs.
• Media train subject matter experts and senior leadership for interviews.
• Develop messaging to reach diverse audiences through the news media, including at-risk populations, stakeholders, health care providers, policymakers, and public health partners.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of media coverage and recommend refinement of approaches, messages, or overall strategy based on analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public Relations or Public Health
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years media relations experience
• Experience translating complex scientific, epidemiologic, and medical information into clear language and messages
• Comprehensive knowledge of national media as well as best practices in advancing public health programs and policies through proactive and reactive media outreach.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing national media strategies to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Spanish preferred

For more information and to apply, click here: https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/8396/senior-news-media-relations-specialist/job?mode=job&iis=Job+Board&iisn=LinkedIn&mobile=false&width=716&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

The Coca-Cola Company: Communications Coordinator

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Full-time position: 40 hours/week
Position is in Atlanta.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee creation and distribution of a daily media report to key executives by 8 a.m.
• Manage inbound media inquiries
• Monitor and respond to employee questions regarding internal communications programs, events and global campaigns
• Manage Coca-Cola’s online press center to boost relevance of content to our audiences
• Manage the Company’s global broadcast email system and other key internal communication channels, including on-site digital signage, internal Chatter groups, SharePoint sites, etc.
• Work with Corporate Media Relations and Internal Communications directors to develop content library of story ideas and pitches from around the world
• Coordinate multiple Coca-Cola internal communications programs, projects and on-campus events for various internal audiences across the Atlanta Office Complex.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or Public Relations
• 3-5 years professional media, social media/content marketing, public relations or marketing communications experience
• Mix of social media, journalism/editorial creation and production, digital and PR experience
• Sophisticated understanding of media monitoring, tracking and reporting

For more information and Apply Click Here.