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JOTW 43-2007
22 October 2007
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
– Saint Augustine
Welcome to the free Job of the Week e-mail networking newsletter for professional communicators. Our network currently has nearly10,000 members!
JOTW is a cooperative service that relies on the contributions of its members, like you. We share job opportunities, news and information about the job market, as well as swapping stories about life's peculiarities.
First of all, it doesn't cost you a cent. How does it work? If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I'll share it with the JOTW network. It's that simple. And we share dozens of opportunities each week. Did I mention it was free? Your friends can sign up by sending a blank e-mail to JOTW-subscribe@topica.com. It's free for them, too.
Will JOTW change your life? Maybe. It’s made a difference for some people. It changed mine (and the best, I think, is yet to come). It might make a difference for you. Hopefully in a positive way. Maybe in an unanticipated way. Maybe. Perhaps.
The JOTW newsletter is a 2006 Fast Company magazine Fast50 People's Choice Award-Winner:
http://www.fastcompany.com/fast50_06/readers.html
*** How you can help the network? We are always looking for job listings. Send me a listing that I can cut and paste into the newsletter. At a minimum, I need the job title, organization and location, along with a brief description of the position (optional), and contact info and/or a link for follow-up. Some of you send me lots of jobs, and many of the submissions must be edited heavily before I can use them. Please don't have me look all this stuff up. Please. Also, I will not take submissions from anonymous sources.
Some people think that JOTW is a network of out-of-work communicators, and once you get employment you no longer need to subscribe. Untrue.
The JOTW network is packed with employed professionals who are helping those of you who are seeking jobs. Once you find one, it's your turn to help someone who is on the outside looking in. The true value of the JOTW cooperative network is that we provide a community, and this is especially valuable for those who are not working and do not have that family of coworkers to socialize with. If you have subscribed for any length of time you'll know what I mean.
I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.
In this thrilling issue, these 50-plus job opportunities and more:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Account Supervisor, Imre Communications, Baltimore, MD
2.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Alion Science and Technology, Annapolis Junction, MD
3.) Director of Communications, entertainment company, Las Vegas area
4.) Communications Director, National Office, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Washington, DC
5.) Marketing Project Manager, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA.
6.) Account Director, Bell Pottinger USA, Boston, MA
7.) Communications Editor, Criminal Justice Reference Service, Supporting U.S. Department of Justice, Lockheed Martin, Washington, D.C.
8.) Consumer PR Account Exec, Michael Smith Business Development, Herndon, VA
9.) PR Coordinator, Altera Corporation, San Jose, CA
10.) Vice President, Public Affairs, New York City Economic Development Corporation, NY, NY
11.) Communications Coordinator, Tactical Technology Collective, Brighton, United Kingdom or Bangalore, India
12.) Executive Director, City Year Washington, DC
13.) Communications Officer, International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM), Silver Spring, MD
14.) Communications Account Director – Healthcare/Technology, 463 Communications, San Francisco, CA
15.) Short-Term International Communication Assignments, Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) Program, Africa and South Asia
16.) Communications Manager, Community Catalyst, Boston, MA
17.) Country Director, Sayara Media & Communication, Kabul, Afghanistan
18.) Communications Editor, Criminal Justice Reference Service, Supporting U.S. Department of Justice, Lockheed Martin, Washington, D.C.
19.) Assistant Professor Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
20.) Writer/Editor and Research Analyst, International Resources Group (IRG)/USAID, Washington, DC
21.) Director, Global Public Relations and Communications, Association of Corporate Travel Executives, Alexandria, Virginia
22.) Field Trainer-Producer, Internews Network, Eastern Sri Lanka
23.) Communications Director, Resist, Somerville, Massachusetts
24.) Senior employee communication specialist, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Deerfield IL
25.) Community Relations Coordinator, United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, Lake Worth, Florida
26.) Public Relations & Marketing Specialist IV/Arlington Campus Public Information Manager, Information Services, George Mason University, Arlington, VA
27.) Director of Communications, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Stanford, California
28.) Marketing and PR Manager, Mobile Complete, San Mateo, CA
29.) Communications and Public Relations Manager, Inflammation (Biologics), UCB, Inc., Atlanta, GA
30.) Director of Communications, Director of Communications for the Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, Geneva, Switzerland
31.) Spécialiste en Communication Institutionnelle et Pour la Mise
en Oeuvre D'actions de Communications, Integrated Development Consultants, Tunisia
32.) Strategist – Medium-weight, international ad agency, UAE
33.) Web Communications Manager, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, New York
34.) Director of Communications, Christian Children's Fund, Richmond, Virginia
35.) Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
36.) Press Secretary, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Maryland, Annapolis, MD
37.) Communications Director, National Training and Information Center, Chicago, IL
38.) Communications Director, Skoll Foundation, Palo Alto, California
39.) Communications Director, North Carolina State Office, National Audubon Society, Chapel Hill, NC
40.) Communications Coordinator, Responsenet, India
41.) Account Director/Vice President, Public Affairs, Strat@comm, Washington, DC 42.) Communications Director, Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA], U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
43.) Public Relations Manager, HowStuffWorks, Atlanta, GA
44.) Director, Development & Community Relations, Casa de los Niños, Tucson, Arizona
45.) Director of Communications, Director of Communications for the Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, Geneva, Switzerland
46.) Public Relations Intern, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, PA
47.) Director, Investor Relations, Amicus Therapeutics, Cranbury, NJ
48.) Media & Community Relations Specialist, South Jersey Industries, Folsom, NJ
49.) Senior PR Account Executive, Barton Gilanelli & Associates, Philadelphia, PA
50.) Communications Interns (multiple positions), UN Office for Project Services, Copenhagen, Denmark
51.) DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts
52.) Producer, WHDH-TV, Boston, Mass.
53.) Director of Global Strategies, The American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas
54.) Interns/Journalism and Research, Afromedi@net, Seyssel, France
55.) Job Title – Communication intern, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, Paris, France
56.) Manager, Media Relations, US Foodservice, Columbia, Maryland
57.) Account Supervisor, Moxie Interactive, New York, NY
58.) CMC Media and Communications Officer, Cluster Munition Coalition, London. United Kingdom
60.) Lecturers, Public Relations, Department of Journalism, Baylor, University, Waco, TX
61.) Sr. Communications Manager – Anti-Torture Campaign, National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT), San Diego, CA
62.) Communications Interns (Multiple Positions), UN Office for Project Services, Copenhagen, Dubai, Nairobi and Panama City
63.) Senior Editor, DNR, Condé Nast Publications, a unit of Advance Publications, NY, NY
64.) Managing Editor, Quarasan, Chicago, IL
65.) Senior Editor, BRTRC, Ft. Belvoir, VA
66.) Parking Coordinator, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
*** Weekly Piracy Report
*** Weekly Most Wanted Poster
…and more than you expected!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
Senior Communications Professional Seeks PR position in Arts, Culture or Tourism in Northeast or Southeast U.S
“I can truly say that both public relations and arts and culture are my passion.”
I am a multi-faceted public relations professional based in Detroit, who has accumulated over ten years communications experience in agency pr, government, not-for-profit and arts and culture in both Canada and the U.S. My skills lie in media relations, branding, marketing and community relations. Past employers have included The Detroit Institute of Arts (one of the top 10 arts museums in the U.S.A.); Harbourfront Center (Canada’s premier non-profit arts and entertainment center); Toronto Public Health and Toronto Social Services. Freelance clients have included Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; Detroit Puppet Theater; Poor Man's Art Collective; Essence of Motown Literary Conference; Edward Foxworth III, host of “Street Beat” on CBS/CW50-Detroit; and the Governor's Office of Community & Faith Based Initiatives. I am ready for a change and a new challenge! I can be reached at cherriewoods@earthlink.net or (313) 506-5973.
Sincerely,
Cherrie Woods
*** October is Accreditation Month.
If you have the qualifications and have always been interested in pursuing the ABC designation, now is the time to apply! IABC’s Accreditation Program offers professional communicators a way to demonstrate their ability to think and plan strategically and to successfully manage the skills essential to achieving effective organizational communication. Submit your accreditation application and fee any time during 1 October through 14 November and your name will be entered to win one of the following prizes:
Registration to International Conference in New York, 2008. (Valued at $895) Includes all conference breakout and general sessions, Welcoming Reception and Networking Reception (does not include Business Breakfast with Fellows, Lunch & Learning, Gold Quill Awards Gala Dinner, Research Foundation Luncheon & Seminar, or pre- or post-conference workshops).
• One year membership in IABC.
IABC Membership provides: networking, job searching assistance, learning opportunities, affinity programs, and recognition programs. (http://www.iabc.com/about/membership/)
• HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One (Retail Value $200)
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• IABC Knowledge Centre Product
Your choice of an IABC Knowledge Centre book or manual. For details on available books and manuals, visit: http://www.iabc.com/publications/library/.
• Delicious Kringle Danish Pastry (Valued at $40)
Receive two Danish kringles from O&H Bakery, Racine, WI, USA, right to your door. This is a pastry without equal. Featured on U.S. cable TV’s The Food Network's highly rated programs, “The Best Of” and “Food Finds”, Kringle is an award-winning product of superior quality. There are 8 different flavors of Kringles for you to choose from: Pecan, Raspberry, Apple, Apricot, Blueberry, Cherry, Cream Cheese, and Chocolate. Kringles are made fresh daily using only the finest ingredients. Taste and enjoy. (www.ohbakery.com)
Those who apply or refer an applicant during this promotional event will also receive a $20 gift certificate to the IABC Knowledge Centre.
The Accreditation Partnership Program is available for groups wishing to enter the accreditation process together. Discounts are applicable to groups of five or more. In addition, the chapter that submits the most applications will receive a free registration to an accreditation teleseminar.
For inquiries, contact abc@iabc.com.
Why this promotion to get you to start the process? Because sometimes we just need a little encouragement to overcome inertia.
*** From Dave Small:
Ned…
I was born in Racine, Wisc., and have been eating Kringle from O&H for 32 years until last year when my brother's fiancé introduced me to O&H's competing bakery in Racine… accessed by www.kringle.com… Their Kringles arrive in the mail shrink wrapped so they don't fall apart like O&H's and taste better too.
Dave
*** IABC/Charlotte November Dinner Meeting
“Learn the art of ‘Ned-working’ with ‘Job of the Week’ creator Ned Lundquist!”
DATE:
Thursday, November 8, 2007
DETAILS:
Communications professionals everywhere have benefited from Ned Lundquist's decision to leave the U.S. Navy in 2000 and find a new job. After 24 years of service, he first needed to expand his network to tap into communications openings in the private sector.
The rest is history. Lundquist's own job search led to the creation of his “Job of the Week” (JOTW), an online clearinghouse for pros in communications. Since 2001, Ned's Web site — www.nedsjotw.com — has become a community of job seekers, hiring managers and other communications pros that is 7,000 strong and growing. Ned has been written up in the Wall Street Journal, which called his site “a virtual water cooler” where visitors share camaraderie as well as Lundquist's quirky sense of humor.
A popular speaker who circles the globe sharing his networking insights, Ned Lundquist will be the featured guest at IABC's dinner meeting Nov. 8 at Maggiano's Little Italy in SouthPark. Looking to make your next career move? By all means come. If you're not looking for a job now, there's a good chance you will be at some point. Even if you've found your dream job and believe you'll never be in the job market again, come anyway for an entertaining and informative evening with Ned Lundquist.
TIME:
Registration & networking start at 5:30 am
Dinner and presentation begin at 6 pm and end at 8 pm
RSVP:
Please RSVP by noon Monday, November 5
LOCATION:
Maggiano's Little Italy, Southpark Mall
(4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211)
http://www.ciabc.com/calendar/calendar.htm
*** Mike and Ned ponder the post season, pitch by pitch. Even if you don’t like baseball, this is a must read. If you don’t care what Ned and Mike think, then find out what Kali, Sage and Scout think.
http://www.nedsjotw.com/blog/BaseballPostseason
*** For those Yankees fans who can’t bear to watch the next round of baseball featuring the Boston Red Sox, there’s always next year. Planning on rooting against Boston now, beginning with Spring Training at City of Palms park in Fort Myers:
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/spring_training/tours.jsp?c_id=bos&year=2008&affiliateID=edBOSstt101407
*** JOTW Survey:
The JOTW Survey s coming VERY soon. We received more than 1,000 responses last year – better than a 10% response rate. We offered some terrific prizes to people who participated in the 1006 survey. If you would like to donate a prize, contact me ASAP at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** Please note that I do not accept comments or jobs from people who do identify themselves, and just because you may have sent me an e-mail before doesn’t mean I remember who you are.
*** Mike Klein on Surinamese food:
http://flightKL18.blogspot.com
*** Why go live?
I saw this comment on another listserv. I put the question to you. When should the newscast go “live,” and are there a lot of useless live shots on TV today?>
Having recently returned to the newsroom, I find myself often at odds with the seasoned pros over just this sort of thing. In fact, I had this discussion Sunday night. As expected, the seasoned pro told me
research said viewers like live shots and therefore we should have at least one live shot in every newscast. Somehow the cited research did not distinguish between “live because we can” from “live
when something's happening.” According to the seasoned pro, viewers believe when you're live it shows you're out covering the news and not just inside the studio.
I like to think viewers are able to and do distinguish between the live “news happening right now” from the live “look! we're not just in the studio!” approaches, and are not fooled by the latter. Does it really make a difference to the audience if you're live from the scene of the fire which happened 12 hours ago?
Larry Burkham
And this, forwarded by Anthony Moretti, Ph.D.:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-to.cowherd15oct15,0,1282210.column?page=1
*** From Ellen S. Acconcia:
Hi Ned, Just something I’d been meaning to send, if you feel it’s worthy to enter into the events section. We’ve got some great speakers lined up for the conference and its happening NEXT WEEK in beautiful, downtown Tysons Corner…thanks & let me know if you need further information! Ellen Acconcia
2007 National Conference on the Creative Economy – October 24-25
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Fairfax County, Virginia, will host the 2007 National Conference on the Creative Economy (http://www.creativeeconomies.org). The conference will focus on creating a culture of creativity at work to improve the bottom line; using diversity to promote creativity; harnessing an aging workforce; boosting creativity in defense and homeland security industries; and improving communities and the economy through creative companies. The event will feature three keynote speakers: Richard Florida, author of “The Rise of the Creative Class;” Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Thomas L. Friedman, author of “The World is Flat;” and Alvin Toffler, author of “Future Shock.” FORTUNE columnist Anne Fisher will moderate a “Best Places to Work” panel.
Ellen S. Acconcia
Communications Manager
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450
Vienna, VA 22182-2633
P – 703-790-0600
F – 703-893-1269
www.FairfaxCountyEDA.org
***CHICKENS IN CARLISLE:
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2pm. Come and hear everything you always wanted to know about chickens by people in town who keep poultry! Brought to you by The Carlisle Chicken Group (yes, there really IS such a group!). Meet some real live chickens! (Live & in chicken!) At Ferns Country Store, the official country store of the JOTW network (http://www.fernscountrystore.com/).
*** From Shonali Burke, ABC:
Hey Ned –
How was your vacation… are you still out? I love the commentary w/you & Mike, btw… :-). I spoke at the NYC Women in Communications Foundation Annual Student Career Conference yesterday – which was awesome, I got to hang out with some really cool women (I was moderating a panel on public relations), and I gave out your website as a resource – there must have been at least 100 – 120 young women attending our panel discussion, and it looked like pretty much everyone wrote it down – so do let me know if you see a lot of students, particularly from the NYC area, signing up, I'm curious to see how many of them actually follow through. I also plugged the free resume review service Robin & her troops offer, since there were clearly people who needed help tweaking their resumes somewhat. I was really impressed at the quality of the event – it was very well-organized and a great feeling to be able to give back.
I was at IPR's pre-conference measurement workshops a couple of weeks ago (we also attended a D-I-Y Dashboard User's Group at KD Paine & Partners, which was excellent) – it was SO cool to meet the likes of Shel Israel, Don Stacks, Don Wright and of course Katie, who I think is a GURU. Anyway – here is a photo if you would like to post them to the website… it was a really cool time – my first visit to New Hampshire but definitely not my last! It's Katie & I at Shankhassic Farm, her fabulous farmhouse in Durham, NH.
One of the more recent JOTWs had a question about media monitoring services, I think from Ken…? I don't know if he is still looking for responses/feedback, but if yes – some of the more cost-effective ones are CyberAlert and FNS (which, surprisingly, a lot of people don't know about outside the DC area) – they will scan online outlets and you can set up keywords, etc., and download the reports as Excel spreadsheets. What we are currently using is a combination of FNS for daily media monitoring and CyberAlert; the latter is part of the D-I-Y Dashboard package that we have from KD Paine & Partners, which we use for competitive analyses, and to which we will probably transition all of our monitoring & reporting in 2008. However, we also subscribe to Vocus for their list-building and distribution services, which are absolutely excellent, and I would highly recommend that. Vocus also offers news monitoring & analytics, but currently we don't use those. If he (I hope it's Ken and if not, apologies to whoever I'm giving a new identity to!) wants to chat some more, he can just email
Shonali
(My most recent trip was excellent. Work, not vacation (Monterey, Seattle, Spokane, Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho).)
I remember that – it was where you had one day's meal in a bunch of different cities.
(Yes, breakfast in Phoenix. Lunch in Carmel at Bahama Billy's. Cocktails and dinner in Pacific Grove at Melange.)
I love Spokane – it's gorgeous, isn't it?
(When it's not raining, it just might be.)
*** From Lisa Along:
1.) Account Supervisor, Imre Communications, Baltimore, MD
Imre Communications, an integrated brand communications firm with national B2B and B2C client base, seeks a seasoned and resourceful Account Supervisor to join our Baltimore team. This position will develop strategy and communications, direct client account services and manage account teams for our home and building clients.
We are looking for an outstanding PR Pro who will bring an arsenal of PR skills, tactics and media contacts to our team of eager account executives.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years' direct agency experience, a
Bachelor's degree in public relations or related field; top notch media relations skills with established national consumer media contacts; strong team management experience; proven success developing research-based, results-driven campaigns and strong client relations skills. APR and experience in the Home & Building industry preferred.
We offer a supportive work environment, competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, 401k and profit sharing.
Please send resume with salary requirements to jobs@imrecommunications.com
Check out www.imrecommunications.com for more information.
2.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Alion Science and Technology, Annapolis Junction, MD
Job 7597.
Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has 3700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide.
Qualifications
Provide corporate communications, marketing, and process
engineering consultation support to the Program Management Office (PMO). Activities will include communications/marketing strategy development, web page oversight, improvement and documentation of internal governance processes, presentation strategy
development, and customer/stakeholder relations.
This position requires a current Top Secret Security Clearance and must meet the requirements of DCID 6/4.
Responsibilities
Provide corporate communications, marketing, and process engineering consultation support to the Program Management Office (PMO). Activities will include communications/marketing strategy development, web page oversight, improvement and documentation of internal governance processes, presentation strategy development, and customer/stakeholder relations.
Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology. Join us. We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form. Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We value the cultural differences our employees bring to Alion. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D.
How To Apply
We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees. Please apply on-line by uploading your resume or cut and paste your resume using our resume template.
https://erecruit.alionscience.com/psp/H89ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1
(Note: Ned works for this company. If you wish to submit your resume for this position with Alion Science and Technology, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and he will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)
*** From Brian White, ABC:
Ned –
Thought you might be interested in including in JOTW.
Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Brian White, ABC
3.) Director of Communications, entertainment company, Las Vegas area
Las Vegas area gaming and entertainment company is searching for a Director of Communications. This role will report to their VP of Communications and will be responsible for supporting more of the external communications including media relations, crisis management, and property media support. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive base salary, bonus incentive, stock options, full benefits, and relocation package.
Contact:
Heidi Mazur
Associate Resource Manager
Resource Technology Associates, Inc.
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 827-3940 ext. 309
(262) 827-3959 fax
hmazur@rta-inc.com
*** From Susy Howard:
Ned,
Brenda Siler put me in touch with you in February. And, you were able to post a position in your newsletter. I am now working with another non profit: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids www.fightcrime.org.
Fight Crime is looking for a National Communications Director. Would it be possible for you to post this position? Last time you did not mention a cost, however, someone mentioned there may be a cost. Please let me know. I am trying to reach as many people as possible as this a wonderful organization.
Thank you,
Susy Howard
4.) Communications Director, National Office, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Washington, DC
Seeking an energetic and strategic communications professional with a passion for helping kids to develop into strong and contributing adults.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids (FCIK) is a national, bipartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization of 3,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, and victims of violence. It advocates increased state and federal funding to expand and improve pre-kindergarten and childcare programs, after-school programs, child abuse prevention, and programs to get troubled youth back on track. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids undertakes research, works with the media, and mobilizes its members to educate the public and policymakers that such proven programs reduce crime by helping kids get a good start in life.
America’s Edge is a new national effort being launched by FCIK that is targeted at business executives to gain their support for investments in kids.
The person qualified for this position will be a dynamic and creative Communications Director who will take the lead in developing communications and public relations programs designed to reach local, state and national audiences about the issues at the heart of FCIK’s area of focus, and to assist in the launch of America’s Edge. Reporting to the President, the Communications Director will manage the Communications Team. As part of the senior management team, the Communications Director will play a key role in crafting messages that define the organization's mission and help achieve its goals.
Responsibilities:
• Creates a communications strategy for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids and America’s Edge that advances the mission of the organizations.
• Executes comprehensive communication plans that extend the impact of FCIK and America’s Edge efforts by creating communications-related project deliverables to media, policymakers, other strategic constituents.
• Works with state directors and staff on communications matters.
• Supervises the IT Coordinator in Web design and content.
• Works with pollsters as necessary to produce surveys for media release.
Qualifications:
• At least five years’ paid professional experience in media or public relations, some of it in a management capacity.
• Proven track record in developing media strategies that have advanced legislative efforts on a national or state level.
• Excellent judgment and creative ideas for what will get press.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the proven ability to craft powerful, persuasive messages.
• Experience working with both traditional and new forms of media to develop fresh communication approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to juggle multiple projects and shift gears as necessary.
Pluses: established personal contacts with key members of the media; familiarity with the legislative process and with policies affecting children and youth.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids 1212 New York Ave. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20005 (202)776-0027
Resumes and cover letter to:
showard@tmg-dc.com –
*** From Rich Young:
Ned,
Here is a search that we are just starting. Please post it in the JOTW.
Thanks,
Rich…
5.) Marketing Project Manager, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA.
Chaloner Associates is recruiting a Marketing Project Manager for the Lahey Clinic Burlington, MA. As one of the world's premier health care organizations, they provide superior health care leading to the best possible outcome for every patient. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Interactive Media, the Marketing Project Manager develops project plans for advertising, direct response, and other collateral materials. He/she is responsible for the execution of these plans, on time and on budget.
Responsibilities:
• Marketing and communications projects for assigned service lines and programs
• Develops project plans for advertising, direct response, and other collateral.
• Execution of plans – on time and on budget
Qualifications:
• BA degree in a related field
• 3+ years of marketing communications experience
• Exceptional writing skills
• Experience in healthcare marketing a plus
• Able to work with high profile personalities
• Ability to interact effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
NOTE: Relocation costs are not covered.
Contact: Rich Young, rich@chaloner.com or 617-332-3081
6.) Account Director, Bell Pottinger USA, Boston, MA
Chaloner Associates is partnering with Bell Pottinger USA, a strategic public relations and public affairs firm, on a search for a Account Director to join their Boston office. Bell Pottinger is part of a network of 25 companies in the Chime Communications PLC, the United Kingdom’s largest independent communications group.
The Director will supervise a team that handles high technology, life sciences and consumer accounts..
Requirements:
• At least 5-7 years of public relations experience including strong team management experience, new business development,
excellent writing skills, media relations experience and client relations expertise
• Prior agency experience is a plus, as is high tech/life sciences and consumer experience.
• Strong attention to details and deadlines
• Strong team player who is highly organized and self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Computer proficient and web savvy
• Understanding of PR tools, services and vendors
Contact: Rich Young, rich@chaloner.com, 617-332-3081
7.) Communications Editor, Criminal Justice Reference Service, Supporting U.S. Department of Justice, Lockheed Martin, Washington, D.C.
http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=64168434
*** From Mike Smith:
Ned –
We met (very) briefly at the IABC DC-Chapter dinner where you gave a speech last quarter. I have my own PR and marketing firm called Michael Smith Business Development, Inc., here in Herndon, VA at Worldgate Center. I need a consumer PR person for an immediate 3 month assignment with potential for permanent placement. I know you have a special “Can’t Wait” posting and this might qualify. I would like to see what you can do to help me place the right person in this position:
8.) Consumer PR Account Exec, Michael Smith Business Development, Herndon, VA
Tech boutique in Herndon requires consumer PR media placement expert for 3 month gig. Must have 3 years of agency experience, preferably with New York agency background or DC affiliate of NYC firm. This is Consumer work to help create a “media darling” in the area of children’s privacy and identity management for our exec. client. While some adv., children’s, and parenting publications are in the mix, this is about booking our client on Today, GMA, Ellen, 20/20 (John Stossel or Chris Hansen), America’s Most Wanted. You need to show creds and know the bookers.
Salary commensurate with experience. Hourly fee and flexible hours at our Worldgate Center exec offices available. May become permanent role at $40K plus next year. Perfect for parent returning to workforce. Available immediately (must start by Nov. 1).
Contact MSBD, Inc. (www.michaelsmithbizdev.com) or call 571-203-7268.
Mike Smith
*** From Mark Plungy:
Hello Ned:
Can you please add this new opening to your Job of the Week. Thanks.
Regards,
Mark
Mark Plungy
Senior Manager, PR
Altera Corporation
mplungy@altera.com
9.) PR Coordinator, Altera Corporation, San Jose, CA
Job Description: As a Public Relations Coordinator, you will be an integral part of the Altera Public Relations team and will be responsible for document management and press release distribution, daily coverage tracking, clip report creation and distribution, editorial calendar management, web content updates, and speaker and award program management.
The successful candidate’s qualifications will include the following:
BS/BA in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent
1 year of marketing, public relations, and/or journalism experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong writer and editor
Interested candidates should send their resume to careers@altera.com.
*** From Katie Richardson:
Dear Ned,
Hope you are well.
NYCEDC are still searching for this position (Vice President, Public Affairs), seems to be a hard job to fill. Would you be able to include the details in next Monday’s email?
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Many thanks
Katie Richardson
10.) Vice President, Public Affairs, New York City Economic Development Corporation, NY, NY
Job Description:
Government agency is searching for a highly capable individual to lead the Public Affairs department. The primary responsibilities include serving as the agency’s chief spokesperson and working closely with the City Hall communications staff to develop and oversee daily messages and interaction with the media. The Vice President will manage a staff of four responsible for media relations, crisis communications, speechwriting, presentation development, briefing documents and press releases on a wide array of subjects. Candidates must have experience developing and executing a multi-faceted communications strategy and proactively arranging media interviews and speaking opportunities to advance key messages to target audiences.
Skills/Qualities Wanted:
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong media relations skills.
• Creative, independent thinker with an inquisitive mind.
• Experience managing a group.
• Strong interest in public policy, urban affairs and public affairs.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop story angles and spot trends in the external environment.
• Proven strength in media strategy development and implementation.
• Self-starter.
• Personable.
Qualifications:
• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum four years previous professional employment experience in the communications office of a non-profit or government agency and/or a public relations firm.
• New York City residence required within 180 days of hire
About NYCEDC:
New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC’s mission is to stimulate job growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City’s competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City’s many opportunities. Additional information on NYCEDC can be found by visiting http://www.nycedc.com/
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYCEDC offers excellent benefits, including company-paid 401 (a) pension plan, 403(b) and 457 tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
To Apply:
You can apply by going online to http://www.nycedc.com/Web/Marketing/Careers/EDC_FindJob.html
11.) Communications Coordinator, Tactical Technology Collective, Brighton, United Kingdom or Bangalore, India
The post holder will lead in the communications and outreach efforts of the organisation. The successful candidate must have a strong creative flare, excellent writing and copy editing skills, and enjoy working collaboratively.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/265031
*** From Dy Brown:
If you know anyone interested in this position, please forward it on. This happens to be our largest grantee and we would like to as much as possible see a smooth transition. Hope everyone is having a great day.
dy
Dy Brown
Executive Office of the Mayor
Serve DC
w 202.727.7931, c 202.615.0094
dy.brown@dc.gov
12.) Executive Director, City Year Washington, DC
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
City Year, Inc: Envisioning a day when the most commonly asked question of a young adult will be: “Where are you going to do your service year?,” City Year’s mission is to build democracy by demonstrating, improving, and promoting the concepts of citizen service, civic leadership, and social entrepreneurship. Each year, City Year recruits and unites more than 1,000 young adults, ages 17 to 24, from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time leadership development, civic engagement, and community service to K-12 age children. Over the past 15 years, over 7,800 corps members have served more than 11 million hours impacting more than 840,000 children. Many of our alumni continue to work as leaders for the common good. Now a $40 million organization, City Year was founded in Boston in 1988 and has grown to establish sites in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Detroit, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, San Antonio, San Jose/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Washington, DC and Johannesburg, South Africa. Lead investors in City Year include Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Comcast, CSX, Pepperidge Farm, Pepsi, The Timberland Company, and T-Mobile. A nonpartisan organization, City Year has worked with every President since George H.W. Bush to expand national service policy, and was a model and source of inspiration for President Clinton’s AmeriCorps program, of which City Year continues to be a proud member. Visit www.cityyear.org for more information.
City Year Washington, DC: Founded in 2000, City Year Washington, DC in fiscal year 2008 recruited and is fielding 75 corps members who are serving more than 8,000 children. The site is supported by a staff of 15 and an operating budget of $2.6 million. The site’s service focus is providing corps members with opportunities to help DC children succeed through in-school literacy tutoring, academic support, substance abuse prevention, and HIV prevention. The site also runs Young Heroes (a community service and leadership development program for middle schoolers), Camp City Year, and Civic Engagement physical service days for citizen volunteers. In addition to its annual fundraiser, the Idealism in Action Gala, City Year Washington, DC receives financial support from AmeriCorps, team sponsors including The Acacia Group, The Case Foundation, CityBridge Foundation, Comcast, CSX, and Freddie Mac; and other funders including Bank of America, CapitalOne, T-Mobile, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and the District of Columbia. The local board is led by chair Michael Kelly (Executive Director, DC Housing Authority). Visit www.cityyear.org/dc for more information.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the primary leader, external champion, and internal manager of a City Year site. The ED holds responsibility, accountability, and authority for the site’s performance and success in achieving its potential for impact, sustainability, and scale.
The ED provides vision and translates strategy into action and results by developing and executing on a multi-year strategic plan and an annual operating plan and budget to manage the overall performance and growth of a site.
The ED integrates the sites’ strategy and priorities with those of City Year, Inc and participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission of City Year by:
Establishing working relationships City Year Headquarters department staff and Office of Site Management
Serving as a member of the network-wide team of EDs to exchange support, resources, and best practices
Serving on network-wide project teams and providing input on the strategy and priorities of City Year, Inc.
The ED represents the organization within the local community and local government by establishing and maintaining relationships with and aligning major local internal and external stakeholders, including the staff team, site board members, corps members, service partners, AmeriCorps, and private sector funders and sponsors
This ED reports to the Regional Director, Office of Site Management, Headquarters.
The ED is responsible for leading site staff to ensure performance and improvement on the 12 major functions of a City Year site:
1. Board Management & Development: Recruit, develop and manage a dynamic, engaged, and productive site board. Staff and partner with site board chair to develop a multi-year strategic plan, lead the site and board, and contribute to the success of City Year, Inc.
2. Public Policy: Engage local and national elected officials, including the mayor, city council, governor, state officials, and members of U.S. Congress to support funding and policies for advancing City Year and the national service movement.
3. Government Relations: Maintain relationship with AmeriCorps state commission; prepare effective AmeriCorps grant applications and progress reports, and meet compliance requirements.
4. Fundraising/Development: Lead site staff and board to raise funds to meet annual revenue goals, cover budgeted expenses, and generate appropriate surplus; identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships with funders; build a sustainable revenue model based on philanthropic, government, and earned income sources.
5. Corps Recruitment: Ensure site recruits, selects, and admits its corps, meeting quality, quantity, and inclusvity goals.
6. Program: Ensure site delivers a transformative civic leadership development and training program for corps members.
7. Service: Ensure site develops and implements an effective, high-quality strategy for transformative service, meeting the needs of service receipients, community service partners and aligning with the network-wide service model.
8. Financial Management: Manage fiscally-sound budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow.
9. Research & Evaluation: Ensure the site effectively measures and evaluates its programmatic and service impact.
10. Alumni Engagement: Involve corps alumni to advance City Year goals and continue their lifetime of service.
11. Human Potential: (HR) Recruit, hire, develop, retain, inspire, and motivate a diverse and high performing staff team
12. Communications: Ensure the site achieves goals for marketing, publications, media, and brand management.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 8 – 10 years of professional experience
Outstanding leadership and management skills
Demonstrated success in overseeing a complex enterprise at a high level of responsibility
Ability and experience working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic organization
Strong passion for and commitment to the tripartite mission of City Year of delivering high impact service to youth and institutions in Washington, DC’s neighborhoods; developing young people in the corps as powerful civic leaders and life-long active citizens; and promoting and advancing the concept of voluntary citizen service
Ability and interest to lead a site within a larger global network; familiar with the challenges of coordinating local organizational priorities with global/national ones
High level of organizational and political sophistication, especially as relates to connecting programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building collaborative and strategic partnerships
Passion for and career interest in nonprofit management and social enterprise
Proven skills and experience in fundraising and/or sales; a “closer”; ability to meet annual and quarterly revenue goals
Outstanding relationship management skills; gravitas; ability to build relationships with senior level stakeholders
Outstanding written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills
Ability to hire, develop, retain, inspire, and motivate a diverse, high performing staff
Ability to relate with and inspire 18 – 24 year olds; believe in youth as agents of social change
Ability to mobilize large or small groups into action to promote change
Experience managing an organizational or large departmental budget
Ability to manage growth; strategic planning, organizational development, capacity-building, and performance management skills
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities
Ability to create a healthy, inclusive work environment for self and staff including; work-life balance, celebration, and esprit de corps
At least intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Database and MS Outlook experience a plus
All of the following skills or experience are extremely helpful:
City Year experience
Significant nonprofit work, volunteer experience, or multi-sector experience
Content knowledge of youth development, education, and/or community or national service
Established network in site’s city/region a plus
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree a plus, including a management degree (MBA, MPA)
Competitive salary and benefits.
Deadline to apply for Priority Consideration: November 1, 2007
Deadline to apply for Consideration: November 15, 2007
TO APPLY, qualified applicants should EMAIL ONLY a resume, cover letter, and references to cmurphy@cityyear.org AND mramaley@cityyear.org.
13.) Communications Officer, International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM), Silver Spring, MD
The incumbent will implement various communications strategies throughout the world through publications and advocacy. S/he should have proven interest in issues related to women and HIV/AIDS, and knowledge of clinical research in developing countries.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/264986
*** From Amber Alman:
14.) Communications Account Director – Healthcare/Technology, 463 Communications, San Francisco, CA
Job Description:
463 Communications is a strategic communications firm that helps businesses and organizations clear through the clutter of competing internal interests and external forces to develop communications campaigns that establish business, technology and public policy leadership. We are seeking a strong communications professional to help 463 clients navigate the intersection of technology, public policy and government.
Our current opening is for a team member in the Bay Area (San Francisco/Silicon Valley) – salary commensurate with professional experience. The position requires prior public relations or marketing experience in the healthcare field, excellent writing/editing skills, strong media relations skills and experience providing senior strategic counsel to clients. The job will be heading up healthcare PR for a ‘Fortune 100’ technology company, as well as other client efforts. Applicants should have experience in, or at least an interest in technology and how it affects healthcare and other topics like policy, government and other verticals.
Responsibilities include:
• Media and analyst relations management and support across several groups
• Writing press releases, messaging documents, opeds, PR plans, case studies, etc
• Ability to work in collaborative environment
• Project management including media outreach/press tours, event management, collateral and market research
Applicants must possess:
• Solid industry relationships with media, industry thought leaders and partners
• Strong writing, editing and research skills
• Collaboration, ability to work on teams
• Ability to create strategic story ideas and get results to drive key messages
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from start to completion
463 has a top-notch client base which includes a variety of small, medium and large size organizations. We offer a robust benefits package and a dynamic, fast-paced and fun work culture and we are committed to the professional development and career growth of our employees – ask any one of our employees! 463 is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about us, please go to http://www.463.com. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@463.com
Amber Allman
Vice President
463 Communications
Washington, DC – San Francisco, CA
amber.allman@463.com
http://463.com
15.) Short-Term International Communication Assignments, Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) Program, Africa and South Asia
The incumbent will work to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of communication and social mobilisation activities. S/he must have at least six years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of communication.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/264305
Contact jbates@unicef.org
*** From Alexis Rice:
16.) Communications Manager, Community Catalyst, Boston, MA
We seek a Communications Manager to support Community Catalyst's
public information and communication strategies, oversee systems that
promote the organization's visibility and enhance public understanding
of Community Catalyst and its health reform work, and play a key role
in “translating” complex health policy issues for broad audiences. Key
responsibilities include:
• Assist in development and implementation of all
communications activity, including participation in overarching
strategy development, communications structure and protocols,
messaging and implementation plans.
• Oversee a streamlined system for managing
internal and external communications, including media coverage and
publications development.
• Conduct media relations, including cultivation
and maintenance of reporter relationships; execute strategies around
report releases; execute press conferences and briefings; write press
releases, op-eds, statements and talking points; and triage press
calls.
• Coordinate Internet strategy: content management,
Web marketing, and integration of Internet strategy with all program
and public information strategies.
For full job descriptions please visit www.communitycatalyst.org
How to Apply:
Send resume with cover letter to:
Communications Manager Search Committee
Community Catalyst
30 Winter Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Email: jobs@communitycatalyst.org
Fax: 617-451-5838
17.) Country Director, Sayara Media & Communication, Kabul, Afghanistan
The post holder will be responsible for creating proposals and budgets, managing staff, reporting results to clients, and leading relations for potential new projects. S/he must have previous experience in communication, advertising, and/or marketing.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/265022
Contact job@sayara-media.com
18.) Communications Editor, Criminal Justice Reference Service, Supporting U.S. Department of Justice, Lockheed Martin, Washington, D.C.
http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=64168434
*** From Beth King, APR:
19.) Assistant Professor Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Loyola University Chicago invites qualified applications for the tenure-track position in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2008 in the new School of Communication located at its downtown campus. REQUIREMENTS for the position include a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience, and demonstrated expertise in college-level teaching. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES for the position include teaching undergraduate courses in digital advertising, media, copywriting, campaigns, direct marketing, research, promotions and sponsorships, as well as the opportunity to develop new courses. The position includes department and university service and ongoing research and professional activities.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should apply on line at www.careers.luc.edu with a letter of application describing their experience and interests, and a current Curriculum Vitae. Applicants should send materials related to teaching excellence, and a portfolio with examples of applicant’s scholarly and/or professional work in PDF format on a CD or in hard copy. Candidates should include a self-addressed stamped envelope if materials are to be returned. Application materials should be sent to: Dr. Kay Felkins, Search Committee Chair Department of Communication Loyola University Chicago 6525 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60626 Candidates should also arrange to have referees send three letters of recommendation to the same address. For further information about Loyola University Chicago, consult the University website: www.luc.edu. Loyola University Chicago, Chicago's Jesuit Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 15, 2007
20.) Writer/Editor and Research Analyst, International Resources Group (IRG)/USAID, Washington, DC
The post holder will be responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating documentation and presentation materials for senior officials. S/he should have two to four years research, writing, and editorial experience.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/264304
*** From Mike Pina:
21.) Director, Global Public Relations and Communications, Association of Corporate Travel Executives, Alexandria, Virginia
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE, www.acte.org), a leading global nonprofit education association for the corporate travel industry, is seeking a Director of Global Public Relations and Communications. ACTE provides education, training and research to the corporate travel industry and has offices in Europe, Latin America,
Asia-Pacific, and South Africa. The position is full-time and located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Summary: The director will be responsible for managing the daily operations and implementation of ACTE's global communications and advocacy strategy. The Director is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and implementing communications strategies that broaden the organization's capacity to inform the industry and decision makers. This position will assure that communications strategy is integrated throughout all of ACTE's efforts globally. The director will oversee all internal and external PR and
communications resources. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and implement a global communications strategy, develop and write press releases and manage the distribution to the press, ACTE members and ACTE website, manage press conferences and briefings, write speeches for ACTE leadership, write bi-monthly electronic member e-newsletter, develop relationships with the trade press, business press and other national and international media outlets, manage media relationships around the world, and attend hearings in both the US and overseas when appropriate.
Candidates for this position should have extensive experience directing a global communications strategy, working in a multi cultural environment and managing staff and outside resources. Applicants must have a track record of managing successful efforts at rapid response as well as mid-range to longer-term communications strategies. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communications skills, the ability to analyze and understand industry issues as well as foresee issues that would impact the
industry. The candidate needs to be able to manage a wide variety of relationships. Familiarity with issues related to business and corporate travel preferred. Domestic and overseas travel required. Language capability a plus.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
To apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements via e-mail to Lauren Reighard (lreighard@acte.org) by cob October 26th
22.) Field Trainer-Producer, Internews Network, Eastern Sri Lanka
The incumbent will have a strong background in radio field production and training, with a focus on journalism and humanitarian relief. S/he should have extensive experience working in developing countries, preferably in South Asia.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/263739
Contact careers@internews.org
23.) Communications Director, Resist, Somerville, Massachusetts
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192000072
*** From Julie Bjorkman:
24.) Senior employee communication specialist, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Deerfield IL
Hi Ned! I have a position open if you’d like to pass this along – 5-7 years experience, internal communications. Interested candidates can apply online at: http://www.tpna.com/positions.asp#top , position number 0701110, senior employee communication specialist.
Thanks!
Julie
Dr. Julie Bjorkman, ABC, APR
Director, Employee Experience
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America
One Takeda Parkway
Deerfield IL 60015
224-554-3061
jbjorkman@tpna.com
25.) Community Relations Coordinator, United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, Lake Worth, Florida
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192200025
*** From Alexis Rice:
For JOTW:
26.) Public Relations & Marketing Specialist IV/Arlington Campus Public Information Manager, Information Services, George Mason University, Arlington, VA
George Mason University (GMU) Information Services seeks an energetic,
upbeat and organized person to be the Arlington campus public
information manager. This position manages the Arlington campus
information centers, supports the efforts of the media relations
staff, coordinates the internal information process, distributes
announcements and event information to the campus community, and
maintains the content of the Arlington campus Web site. The successful
candidate will have demonstrated experience supervising a diverse
staff, experience in public relations and experience writing news
articles and press releases. Requirements include excellent oral and
written communication skills, strong interpersonal and customer
service skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field or
equivalent experience. Knowledge of GMU or other university experience
is preferred.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, and continue until
the position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants: A writing exercise will be given as part of the interview process.
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students studying in 148 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.
Equity Statement: George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
Salary: $43,047 – $49,000. Apply online at http://hr.gmu.edu/ and click on employment opportunities.
27.) Director of Communications, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Stanford, California
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192200013
*** From Jenn Marcotte:
Hi Ned,
Please include these two in the next JOTW.
Thanks,
Jenn
28.) Marketing and PR Manager, Mobile Complete, San Mateo, CA
Chaloner Associates is partnering with Mobile Complete on a search for a Marketing and PR Manager. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Mobile Complete is the leading provider of testing, monitoring and support solutions for the mobile industry. Since their inception in 2003, the company has created technology that has streamlined the development and delivery of mobile handsets, applications, services and content. Their customers, which include the world’s foremost mobile operators, handset manufacturers, content/application/service providers and Fortune 500 organizations leverage Mobile Complete’s technology and solutions to drive their mobile products to the next level. For more information, please visit www.mobilecomplete.com.
This position calls for an aggressive marketing maven with exceptional organization skills who is self motivated with 2 – 3 years of marketing experience preferably in the wireless and consumer wireless industries. The candidate must be a strong communicator who excels at multi-tasking; is able to work with many departments and layers of management, capable of managing numerous projects simultaneously within deadlines and has a strong desire to take his/her marketing skills and career to the next level.
Working under general supervision, this individual will hold the primary responsibility for all marketing and communications activities including website management, promotions and managing all public relations activities with PR agency; coordinating tradeshow and conference management participation and managing promotional campaigns; creating brochures, message development, content development and lead generation ensuring company image and customer relations are enhanced through the medium.
The selected individual will project manage specific marketing functions such as:
• All tradeshow logistics, signage and promotional pieces (working with graphic designers), equipment and booth management in association with Mobile Complete's participation in industry conferences and trade shows.
• Create compelling, effective collateral for tradeshows.
• Implement consumer marketing campaigns.
• Implement lead generation campaigns including webinars.
• Coordination of press release calendar and all media interviews. This involves working with Mobile Complete's PR agency.
• Coordination of direct mail and/or e-mail campaigns for Mobile Complete's core products.
• Support in development of written collateral for website and brochures and other marketing collateral.
• Working under general supervision, support logistical management associated with web-based promotions, including web-seminars.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a marketing or PR firm.
• Experience with tradeshow logistics management, including ability to manage vendors – including selection, specification of projects, contract and pricing negotiations to achieve required results.
• Experience in marketing toward lead generation.
• Experience with consumer marketing.
• The ability to work independently and to be resourceful in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Superior organizational skills, with an eye for accuracy and consistency.
• Clear, effective communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and levels in a team-oriented organization to “get the job done” in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Internet and database management a plus.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities as market conditions change.
• Degree in Marketing and/or Communications preferred.
Interested candidates should send resumes to Amy Lafond (amy@chaloner.com) or Jenn Marcotte (jenn@chaloner.com).
29.) Communications and Public Relations Manager, Inflammation (Biologics), UCB, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Chaloner Associates is partnering with UCB, Inc. on a search for a Communications and Public Relations Manager. Based in Smyrna, GA, UCB, Inc. is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products in the fields of central nervous system disorders, allergy/respiratory diseases, immune and inflammatory disorders and oncology. Please visit www.ucb-group.com for more information.
Reporting to the Vice President and General Manager of the business unit, the manager will develop and implement, on a tactical level, all US product public relations and communications for the Inflammation (Biologics) business unit. S/he will be a part of the following teams: product launch, US communications, global product communications, and employee communications.
Highlights and responsibilities:
• Responsible for a broad range of customized, comprehensive communications and public relations programs to support the product portfolio in the Inflammation Business Unit.
• Develop and implement national and regional PR/communications plan, including a full range of materials including media materials, by-line articles, key message points, talking points, Q&As, speeches, presentations, fact sheets, power point presentations, and backgrounders.
• Develop partnerships with physicians and third party advocacy groups and medical associations; Develop KOL product spokespersons.
• Identify and create opportunities for innovative and proactive PR to support UCB corporate branding in the product PR initiatives.
• Develop communication plans for clinical studies supporting new indications and or expanded product information, and approvals.
• Manage the public relations agency and outside vendors, including budgetary responsibility.
• Serve as company spokesperson with media for products represented, and responsible for media training both internal and external spokespersons.
• Work with supervisor to develop and manage crisis preparedness program for business unit and products.
• Provide input for the national employee newsletter representing the business unit, and assist in writing articles for each issue.
Requirements include:
• Minimum of five years of PR/communications experience, with a minimum of four years in specialty pharmaceutical or biologic product PR and communications in the U.S. Two years of employee communications preferred.
• Must be a high-energy, self-starter with strong ability to multi-task in a multi-deadline environment.
• Must be able to forecast issues or topics asked by internal and external audiences and prepare talking points/Q&A documents to address.
• Must be a strategic problem solver.
• Must be creative in developing “break through the clutter” type of PR/Communication programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of the media communications process as it applies to general, trade, and financial media/audiences.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and FDA DDMAC guidelines.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% – 40% of time.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Amy Lafond (amy@chaloner.com), Kassie Wilner (kassie@chaloner.com) or Scott White (scott@chaloner.com).
30.) Director of Communications, Director of Communications for the Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, Geneva, Switzerland
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/employment/index.cfm#doc
31.) Spécialiste en Communication Institutionnelle et Pour la Mise
en Oeuvre D'actions de Communications, Integrated Development Consultants, Tunisia
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-783KQX
32.) Strategist – Medium-weight, international ad agency, UAE
Our client a leading international ad agency based in the UAE, seeks the services and skills of a Strategist to join their team ASAP.
Requirements
– Min 2 – 4 years experience working as a strategist withing a creative industry is imperative
– Strong understanding of consumer and business insights
– Input / research and trend insight into creative briefs
– Strong planning skills
– Strong execution skills
– Develop strong and viable brand and ccommunication strategies-
– Brand and competitor reviews
Advantageous
– Strong analytical skills
– Must be positive and efficient
– Organised and work in a streamlined way
– Must be able to multi-task
– Ability to use your own initiative
– Excellent command of the English language
– Must have very strong presentation skills
Personal Skills/Attributes
– Qualifications in marketing / branding would be preferred
– Previous agency exp would be preffered
Details
Remuneration: R Neg on exp
Benefits: TBA
Province: International
City: UAE
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Contact
Yolanda Gibbon
Creative Planet
011 782 0377
jobs@creativeplanet.co.za
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Job/196/12/61409.html
32.) Strategist – Medium-weight, international ad agency, UAE
33.) Web Communications Manager, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, New York
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192000035
34.) Director of Communications, Christian Children's Fund, Richmond, Virginia http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77YPD8
35.) Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192100048
*** From Germonique Jones:
Ed. Two great positions sent my way.
36.) Press Secretary, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of Maryland, Annapolis, MD
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is accepting applications for the position of Press Secretary. This is an exciting full time opportunity located in historic Annapolis, Maryland, for an experienced press secretary with high energy, who is pro active, detail oriented, highly motivated, flexible, organized and personable. This individual will serve as media’s point of contact for the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and will manage requests for the Lieutenant Governor to appear on television and radio, and to be interviewed for magazines and/or newspapers. The primary duties will be focused on coordinating all press conferences for the Lieutenant Governor, establishing a positive working relationship with reporters, and when necessary, act as a spokesperson for the Lieutenant Governor. Other duties will include: working with Governor’s press group to develop and coordinate communications plan; reviewing talking points, speeches, media advisories and press releases that are prepared by the Deputy Press Secretary and serving as a point of contact for all information requests. The State of Maryland offers a generous employee health, retirement and leave benefits package. This is a special appointment position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Make a difference in Maryland!
Minimum Requirements:
– Punctual, reliable, self-starter.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent administrative skills/attention to detail.
Excellent English language grammar skills and phone manner.
Stable work history.
Ability to multi task and conform to tight deadlines.
– Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis.
– A high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Starting Salary Range: $63,087 – $76,201 (Grade 23) (Salary Guidelines may apply for current State employee)
Closing Date: Open until filled
How to Apply: Applicants must submit a completed Maryland State Application (MS-100) to:
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
100 State Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Attn: Patricia Ross
Resumes cannot be substituted for any part of the application. The application must be completed in its entirety; “See resume” is not acceptable. Please visit www.dbm.maryland.gov for a State application form (MS-100) and a copy of the job announcement (under Job Seekers – Current Recruitments – Special Appointments), or call the State Jobs Information Line at (410) 767-4850, or toll-free (800) 705-3493; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, (800) 735-2258.
37.) Communications Director, National Training and Information Center, Chicago, IL
The Organization
The National Training and Information Center is a 35 year-old network of community
organizations that is dedicated to community organizing as a means of creating a more just and equitable society. NTIC is made up of 18 affiliate organizations in 10 states and works with 50 additional allied organizations from across the country.
NTIC is most famous for leading the 1977 passage of the Community Reinvestment Act, a piece of landmark policy that has resulted in over $3 trillion worth of home loans being made in low income neighborhoods.
NTIC helps build local community organizations, develop community leaders, and run national campaigns on issues impacting low-income communities and communities of color. NTIC is currently running or developing campaigns on fighting foreclosures, affordable housing, worker justice, and access to quality education.
The NTIC Training Team, a collective of 12 Executive Directors, Lead Organizers, and
Community Leaders runs the network’s expanding National Training and Leadership
Development Program.
NTIC’s core purpose is to develop the talent, organizations, and ideas that will create a more just and equitable society.
The Position
NTIC seeks a Communications Director to direct the network’s communications operations.
Responsibilities include:
Work with the Executive Director and Development Director to refine the organization’s vision and strategic plan around communications.
Develop, frame, and pitch stories related to our national issue campaigns.
Serve as Editor of Disclosure, NTIC’s quarterly, national newspaper about community
organizing.
Oversee the launch of NTIC’s New Media Initiative, a campaign designed to use video, blogging, podcasting, texting and other emerging media forms to share our story with a broader audience and raise online financial support for NTIC.
Serve as Editor of NTIC’s e-newsletter, NTIC Updates.
Coordinate and manage content for NTIC’s website.
Qualifications
We are seeking a seasoned communications professional with:
Experience framing, messaging, and pitching stories.
Excellent communications skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Experience and interest in utilizing emerging media and technologies to move our story out to a broader audience.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, PageMaker, web applications, and
other design / graphics programs.
Experience supervising staff.
A proven ability to work with people of all walks of life and to help create a sense of
team.
A strong commitment to creating a more just and equitable society.
Salary and Benefits
NTIC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter by email to cd@ntic-us.org or by mail to National Training and Information Center, % Communications Director Position, 810 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622. Last day to receive resumes is October 31, 2007. NO CALLS PLEASE.
To learn more about NTIC, please visit our website at www.ntic-us.org.
NTIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
38.) Communications Director, Skoll Foundation, Palo Alto, California
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=192200057
39.) Communications Director, North Carolina State Office, National Audubon Society, Chapel Hill, NC
http://www.audubon.org/nas/hr/job/com_dir-NC.html
40.) Communications Coordinator, Responsenet, India
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77ZES8
41.) Account Director/Vice President, Public Affairs, Strat@comm, Washington, DC
http://jobs-fleishman.icims.com/fleishman_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1819&mode=view
*** From Mike Klein:
42.) Communications Director, Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA], U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Progressive California member seeks experienced Communications Director to manage an active communications operation. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic communications plan; writing press releases, op eds and serving as the primary speechwriter for the office; scheduling press events and managing relationships with reporters to secure local and national coverage of the member’s work. CD will also be responsible for overseeing the website and regular enewsletters as well as the annual newsletter. Ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with hill or equivalent experience working with the press and a commitment to progressive politics. Management experience desired, as the CD will work with district press staff on developing and implementing communications plan. Experience working with ethnic media is a plus. Spanish language skills are a plus. California or Bay Area ties are a plus. Application deadline November 1, 2007. Please send cover letter, resume and one writing sample to chief of staff at lee.resumes@mail.house.gov. This is not an entry level position. No drop-bys or calls please.
43.) Public Relations Manager, HowStuffWorks, Atlanta, GA
HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works. We are currently looking for a PR manager in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and management of global PR and media programs to increase public awareness and understanding of the company; and ensure brand alignment with corporate mission, values and objectives.
This seasoned PR professional will be responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with business and trade media to generate favorable media coverage. The candidate will create and execute PR plans and strategies, ensure integration with internal communication teams on key releases, maximize the HSW brand image of expertise, prepare news releases, fact sheets, op-eds and more. This position requires a BA with a proven history of success in PR in a technology environment. Please forward resumes to: prresumes@howstuffworks.com.
Cheryl L. Bunkley
PR/Media Specialist
(404) 684-6000
horizonmedia@msn.com
44.) Director, Development & Community Relations, Casa de los Niños, Tucson, Arizona
http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=14005
45.) Director of Communications, Director of Communications for the Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, Geneva, Switzerland
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/employment/index.cfm#doc
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
46.) Public Relations Intern, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is seeking a Public Relations
Intern for the period November 2007-May 2007.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks a part-time intern to work
closely with public relations staff to implement promotion of the 2008
Philadelphia Flower Show as well as other PHS initiatives. The intern
will gain skill and experience working with the press and on project
development. Hours and schedule flexible, but 10 hours per week are
required and the intern must be available February 25 – March 9, 2008.
Roles & Responsibilities:
– Assist with key aspects of promotion of 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show
“Jazz it Up!”
– Assist with distribution of press materials to the media
– Assist media at Flower Show-media tent, including webcasts with
exhibitors
– Assist with gathering photos, working on awards presentation events
and other projects as assigned at Show
– Assist judging panel of Phlower Power Window Decorating Contest
– Assist with post-show special projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
– At least two years of education in the communication major
– Interest in special events
– Commitment to excellence and professionalism
– Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word and Access
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Ability to prioritize
– Ability to work collaboratively and independently
– No horticultural experience is required
Ideally, candidates would be available October 2007 – April 2008. We
are able to work with students whose schools offer academic credit for
internships. Hours are flexible based on semester schedules; travel
stipend available. Extended holiday break in December; must be available
February 25 – March 9, 2008.
Contact: To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Laura
Beitman, Public Relations, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, 100
N. Broad St., 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. E-mail:
lbeitman@pennhort.org .
47.) Director, Investor Relations, Amicus Therapeutics, Cranbury, NJ
Amicus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel,
oral therapeutics known as pharmacological chaperones for the treatment of a range of human genetic diseases. Pharmacological chaperone technology involves the use of small molecules to restore or improve biological activity in cells by selectively binding to misfolded, unstable proteins caused by genetic mutations. This technology represents a novel, next-generation approach to the management of human genetic diseases and offers the potential to improve treatment options for many patients.
Amicus is initially targeting lysosomal storage disorders, which are
severe, chronic genetic diseases with unmet medical needs. Amicus is
currently conducting Phase II clinical trials of Amigal for the
treatment of Fabry disease and AT2101 for the treatment of Gaucher
disease and Phase I clinical trials of Plicera for the treatment of
Pompe disease. In addition, the company has a preclinical program in
Parkinsons Disease, which is partially funded by a grant awarded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research. The company believes pharmacological chaperone technology has broad applicability and expects to expand the portfolio to include other diseases of neurodegeneration, metabolic diseases, and oncology.
Founded in 2002, Amicus has assembled an outstanding leadership team
that includes scientific, medical, regulatory, and business
professionals with successful track records of developing and bringing
to market drugs for genetic diseases. Amicus continues to develop its
pharmacological chaperone technology and has built a significant
intellectual property portfolio along with its robust clinical and
preclinical pipeline.
From its founding through 2006 Amicus raised approximately $150M
primarily from a group of top tier venture capital investors. In May,
2007 Amicus completed an initial public offering (IPO) that raised an
additional $75M. The company currently trades on the Nasdaq under the
ticker symbol FOLD.
The company is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ. Amicus has a fast-paced,
high-energy, entrepreneurial team environment where employees are
encouraged to be innovative and resourceful. Amicus seeks high-caliber, talented individuals with a passion to succeed. Additional information on the company, product pipeline, and technology is available at www.amicustherapeutics.com.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Manage external IR firm
– Develop and manage investor relations strategy
– Develop and manage relationships with the investment community
– Develop and manage investor communications calendar
– Develop a monthly IR report to provide management with information
regarding developments in the financial markets and perceptions of
investors
– Draft, maintain, and update investor-focused communications
materials
– Collaborate with corporate communications on the drafting of press
releases to achieve accurate, credible communication of corporate
activities
– Support senior management in their roles as company spokespersons in
coordinating and executing outreach efforts
– Draft Q&A and related materials for quarterly conference calls,
investment conferences, and shareholder meetings
– Collaborate in the preparation of annual reports and other SEC
filings with Finance, Legal, and Human Resources
Requirements: 10+ years of Investor Relations experience, with at least 3+ years in the biotech/ pharma industry, is required. Candidate must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as proven and demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, and creativity. Candidate must also have the ability to successfully manage multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced team environment
Salary: $150,000.00 (20% bonus on target, stock options)
Contact: Please forward resume to: Sr. Recruiter at
wolfm@amicustherapeutics.com
48.) Media & Community Relations Specialist, South Jersey Industries, Folsom, NJ
South Jersey Industries in Folsom, New Jersey (between Philadelphia and Atlantic City) has an opportunity to join our Government & Community Relations department.
You will be responsible for implementing strategies involving multiple
media outlets, municipal government representatives & community-based
organizations. Also: coordinating corporate community involvement
through media relations activities, web content and by attending company sponsored events.
Additionally, you would coordinate corporate sponsorship recognition
opportunities, arrange photo opportunities, write and distribute news
releases, as well as draft speeches, scripts, brochure copy, letters,
announcements and flyers.
Qualifications: A four year degree in Communications or Public
Relations or related field; minimum 1-3 years corporate communications, community and/or government relations experience; the ability to handle multiple projects while meeting stringent deadlines; exceptional writing skills and demonstrated computer skills including word processing, Power Point, Excel, etc.
Salary: $40,000 – 45,000 + 3% incentive
EOE
Contact: ATTN:PRSA-Media/JT-Human Resources at Email:
careers@sjindustries.com For this complete job listing, please visit
our website: www.sjindustries.com
49.) Senior PR Account Executive, Barton Gilanelli & Associates, Philadelphia, PA
Barton Gilanelli & Associates, a twenty-two-year-old Philadelphia PR
firm has an opportunity for a motivated SENIOR PR AE to join team on a
great consumer account that's related to the outdoors.
REQUIREMENTS
– 5-7 years' agency experience
– related bachelor's degree
– proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
– history of creating successful pitches
– a passion for details
– team player
RESPONSIBILITIES
– first and foremost: media contact and story placement
– write pitches, correspondence, releases and reports
– develop and maintain media lists using Bacon's online
– track and monitor media coverage
Contact: Respond with letter and resume to jobs@bartgil.com . NO
BEGINNERS, PLEASE.
50.) Communications Interns (multiple positions), UN Office for Project Services, Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76CLLJ
51.) DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts
http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=14001
52.) Producer, WHDH-TV, Boston, Mass.
http://www1.whdh.com/jobs/
53.) Director of Global Strategies, The American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas
http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=14003
54.) Interns/Journalism and Research, Afromedi@net, Seyssel, France
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JDQN
55.) Job Title – Communication intern, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, Paris, France
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77VHRB
*** From John Taylor:
Hi Ned —
My friends at US Foodservice are seeking a media relations manager. This is a new position and is located in Columbia, MD. This would be a great job for a self-motivated PR pro.
Thanks,
John Taylor
Sprint Nextel Corp.
56.) Manager, Media Relations, US Foodservice, Columbia, Maryland
Job Summary
Experienced public relations professional to help develop and build media relations strategies, procedures and guidelines, including the development of standard tools such as Q & As and fact sheets. This professional would act as a first or second line spokesperson to the press to respond to queries and to supply information to the news media consistent with the company’s values and goals.
Essential Functions
More specific responsibilities will include responding to public and press queries; managing, writing, and editing press releases, fact sheets and position statements; and tracking and analyzing external media mentions and responding to the same. The ideal candidate must have strong oral communication skills, writing skills, and interpersonal skills; some experience with TV and video production; and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
• Education (Minimum Needed): Bachelor’s degree in public/media relations, journalism and/or communications is preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Experience (Minimum Needed): Five to seven years of relevant work experience in media relations with a proven track-record required.
• Excellent writing, editing, research and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience handling sensitive issues with the media.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Application Deadline: November 2, 2007
Requisition Number: 07-149
Additional Information
We offer a competitive salary and benefits to include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Application Process & Contact Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Phoenix Support Office Human Resources. Email resumes to npc.resume@usfood.com. Reference “07-149 Manager, Media Relations” in your email.
EOE M/F/D/V
57.) Account Supervisor, Moxie Interactive, New York, NY
http://jobs.aaf.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2683680&keywords=&ref=1
58.) CMC Media and Communications Officer, Cluster Munition Coalition, London. United Kingdom
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-782CE9
*** From Beth King, APR:
60.) Lecturers, Public Relations, Department of Journalism, Baylor, University, Waco, TX
The Department of Journalism is seeking two lecturer-level faculty members to teach news, mass media and/or public relations writing courses in its ACEJMC-accredited program. The start date is August 2008 for these positions. Candidates should have earned a master's degree and have recent professional experience in mass media, which could include news writing, public relations, Web work or other related fields. Successful candidates should be able to teach skills-based, professionally oriented writing courses. Additionally, they must be willing to mentor students, provide academic advisement, and be involved in student activities.
Experience Required: 3-4 Years
To apply: submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Clark Baker, Chair, Department of Journalism, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97353, Waco, Texas, 76798-7353. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed beginning 11/01/07 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, your application must be completed by 2/07/08. Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Application Deadline Thursday, February 07, 2008.
*** From Bridget Serchak:
61.) Sr. Communications Manager – Anti-Torture Campaign, National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT), San Diego, CA
The Senior Communications Manager of the Anti-Torture Campaign is
responsible for developing and implementing key elements of a nonpartisan campaign, in collaboration with the CVT policy team and the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT), that will gain broad support for a Statement of Principles to guide U.S. counterterrorism efforts during the next administration. The campaign will seek support from faith-based organizations, military, foreign policy and national security sectors, leadership and governing bodies of constituency-based organizations, select opinion leaders, and ultimately, all Presidential candidates.
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture exists to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families, and their communities and to stop torture worldwide. We work locally,http://www2.cvt.org/main.php/BuildingHealingCommunities/MinnesotaOutreach; nationally http://www2.cvt.org/main.php/BuildingHealingCommunities/NationalOutreach; and internationally http://www2.cvt.org/main.php/BuildingHealingCommunities/InternationalOutreach to build healing communities where torture survivors are welcomed, protected and healed.
Responsibilities:
• Develop written materials to support the Statement of Principles
initiative, including position papers, op/ed pieces, web postings, action alerts, speeches, talking points, etc.
• Develop and implement marketing plan to maximize impact of the
Statement of Principles:
• Communicate with and engage constituencies in advancing the
initiative.
• Engage conservative and liberal bloggers in announcing the
Statement of Principles.
• Announce the Statement of Principles through print and broadcast
media.
• Develop “viral” announcement of the Statement of Principles,
working with constituency groups such as the National Association of
Evangelicals, Sojourners, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and conservative and liberal political action groups.
• Develop plans to question candidates on the Statement of
Principles in debates and forums.
• Train individuals to question candidates in forums and debates
• Secure endorsements of the Statement of Principles by Presidential
candidates, opinion leaders, leadership of influential constituency-based organizations, and governing bodies of key institutions.
• Web site development: Develop and implement plans to create a web
site where individuals can sign their endorsement of the Statement of
Principles and participate in this campaign.
• Participate as a member of the Policy and Communications teams to
support organizational efforts.
Qualifications:
Bachelors in Political Science or related field; and 5 years of experience on issue advocacy campaigns. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing nonpartisan voter and/or candidate education campaigns.
Experience utilizing on-line strategies, including email campaigns and blogs. Demonstrated success managing media relationships. Ability to work in a non-partisan fashion. Ability to work with diverse, faith-based organizations. Superior interpersonal, written and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within tight timelines. Demonstrated success in managing relationships across
professional organizations. Excellent computer skills, including experience with MS Office software, email and internet.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations by October 26, 2007 to hr@cvt.org
Additional information on the Center for Victims of Torture is available at www.cvt.org.
Members of immigrant or refugee communities meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action/EEO Employer.
Maren Dougherty
Public Affairs Manager
Survivors of Torture, International
Building a community of healing for survivors of torture.
Tel: (619) 278-2422
Fax: (619) 294-9405
P.O. Box 151240
San Diego, CA 92175-1240
62.) Communications Interns (Multiple Positions), UN Office for Project Services, Copenhagen, Dubai, Nairobi and Panama City
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-77UH7F
63.) Senior Editor, DNR, Condé Nast Publications, a unit of Advance Publications, NY, NY
DNR, a weekly newsmagazine, is seeking a Senior Editor to join its editorial team and cover textiles for the publication. The Senior Editor reports directly to the Editor-in-Chief and is responsible for editing, reporting and writing news stories under tight deadlines. Responsibilities also include coordinating the textile section, assigning stories and attending both domestic and international shows.
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of editing and news writing experience, preferably in the business sector. Candidate must also have the ability to plan and put together sections and be adept at working with technical information. Experience in textiles is preferred but not necessary.
Skills
About Our Company Condé Nast Publications, a unit of Advance Publications, includes twenty-seven consumer magazines, five destination web sites, and the Condé Nast Media Group.
Please visit Condé Nast Careers to view job opportunities, complete a profile and upload your résumé.
Condé Nast offers a comprehensive benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer.
http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=65436&page=5
64.) Managing Editor, Quarasan, Chicago, IL
http://www.quarasan.com/managing_editor.html
65.) Senior Editor, BRTRC, Ft. Belvoir, VA
http://www.brtrc.com/AboutUs/Careers.aspx#d157fb84-918e-4768-8d36-8b0e7f9927e8
*** JOTW Weekly Alternative Selection (when you have decided it is time to do something completely different), from Mark Sofman:
66.) Parking Coordinator, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
SCREENING DATE: October 24, 2007
DESCRIPTION: Provide frontline customer-focused service and coordination of administrative and operational support of the parking division of the facilities management department. Responsibilities include the communication of parking policies and procedures; the provisioning of parking permit sales transactions, cash reconciliation, accounts payable/receivables; system administration of the T2 flex business system management software and respective interfaces; resource fair and orientation support; assist with citation appeal process; and provide administrative support in the development and implementation of administrative programs relating to the overall parking operations, i.e., web pages, brochure design and composition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Associate's degree or equivalent in business, administrative or MIS fields
~ One or more years progressive responsibility in a large, diverse organization
~ Demonstrated computer experience to include Microsoft Word and Excel, and/or other business software applications
~ Demonstrated strong organizational skills, with the ability to work with detail oriented work process
~ Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
~ Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
~ Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills; strong customer service and/or public relations skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Demonstrated enhanced work experience with PeopleSoft, T2 Flex, FAMIS, Crystal Reports or other related software programs
~ Work experience in a medium to large university organization
TO APPLY: All interested persons should submit a standard NDSU application form to the Office of Human Resources or Job Service by the close of business on the screening date. Applications may be sent to North Dakota State University, Office of Human Resources, PO Box 5345 – University Station, Old Main 205, Fargo, ND 58105. NOTE: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the screening date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability.
See: http://www.jobcentral.com/viewjob.asp?sjobid=ND0159872
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
Recently reported incidents
10.10.2007: 2202 LT: Bonny Island anchorage, Nigeria.
Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker at anchor.
They seized AB on routine anti piracy rounds and tied him up. However, Before the robbers tied up the bosun, he managed to alert the others on the walkie-talkie. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Port authorities contacted but no response. Robbers escaped.
12.10.2007: 0225 LT: 29:52.0N – 048:41.4E. Off Al Faw, Iraq.
Four pirates, in a seven-meter long craft, came alongside a container ship at anchor. Two pirates armed with guns boarded the ship. Duty AB noticed them and informed the 2/O who raised the alarm; sounded ship’s whistle and switched off lights for a moment. This action distracted the pirates and they escaped in their boat in ESE direction. Coalition war ship informed via VHF.
12.10.2007: TSP jetty, Chittagong port, Bangladesh.
Five robbers boarded a general cargo ship from the stern. They stabbed the duty watchman and stole ship’s stores. D/o raised alarm and robbers escaped. Port control and coast guard informed.
10.10.2007:0130 LT 17:03.5N-082:27.7E, Kakinada anchorage, India.
Three robbers boarded a bulk carrier via the stern using, grappling hooks. Duty AB spotted them and informed the OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Robbers stole ship’s stores and escaped. Port authorities informed. No damage to ship and no injuries to crew.
*** Weekly Most Wanted:
VIOLATION OF RELEASE CONDITIONS (FRAUD BY WIRE)
CRAIG JOHN OLIVER
http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/fugitives/wcc/oliver_cj.htm
*** Hat of the day: USCGC Healy (WAGB 20)
*** Coffee Mug of the Day: BP (thanks to John Slaveny)
*** T- Shirt of the day: LaCrosse Loggers (Form Connie Eckard, ABC, IABC Fellow: Where college players go to adapt to wooden bats-in the Northwoods League. Average 3,000-plus per game.)
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