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Business to business copywriter
NYC-based full service advertising agency is seeking an experienced copywriter to handle one of its primary accounts, which markets products and services to financial professionals nationwide. We are searching for someone with a strong financial background and an in-depth understanding of certified public accounting. The position will entail writing direct mail, space ads, brochure materials, email blasts, and catalogs. Understanding of the CPA business environment mandatory. Must be a versatile self-starter and team player who knows how to research effectively and write strategically. Strong oral as well as written communication skills are a must. Ideal candidate has 5+ years of copywriting experience that includes direct mail.
Contact:
Janelle Milanes
Marke Communications
jobs@marke.com
Posted June 22, 2009
A residential real estate agent (formerly a senior Investment Banker with 25 plus years experience) looking to hire a firm or individual on a three month project basis to help me with some of my marketing needs. These include: defining the brand (me); defining the target audience (who is buying real estate today in Manhattan); and helping me to develop strategies to reach my target audience. Please contact Lisa Fitzig at 212 360 1679.
Posted June 5, 2009
General Manager/Chief Communications Officer
Count Me In is the leading national not-for-profit provider of business resources and community for women entrepreneurs growing their micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Our work has helped transformed the economic landscape for women, changing how women do business and how the public perceives women’s economic contribution.
Count Me In is seeking a talented GENERAL MANAGER to lead the organization’s on-line and communications efforts. The candidate will serve as both a strategist and hands-on practitioner, responsible for creating and implementing on-line strategies and communication campaigns to boost website traffic, registration, and media placements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, direct, and implement the organization’s strategic communications plan for all internal and external constituencies.
- Ensure cohesive messages across all communication mediums--print, email, web, PR, etc.
- Track quantitative metrics related to website usage and event participation; evaluate the effectiveness of messages and content delivery; recommend corrective steps to drive registrations, attendance, media, and other goals.
- Oversee the development/production of on-line rich media web 2.0 programs, videos, user-generated content
- Manage functional website upgrades
- Develop and implement strategic marketing and media campaigns; edit and disseminate press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other marketing collateral.
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of experience as General Manager of an on-line media business with bottom line accountability
- Experience managing multi-functional teams including marketing, pr, finance, IT, web and operations
- Expertise in the use of social networking tools and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to create strategies and lead successful implementation
- Superior writing, verbal, interpersonal, and management skills
- BA in English, Journalism, Communications/Marketing or related field.
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the Search Committee at jobs@countmein.org.
Posted May 21, 2009
Social Networking and Branding Interns Charitybuzz is a rapidly growing socially conscious company seeking to add several highly intelligent and intellectually curious interns to help craft and implement a channel changing social networking strategy. We are seeking self-motivated team players who truly understand, embrace and live in the world of mobile technology. This incredible opportunity requires complete understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc. The candidates should be able to assess the current reality of these communication vehicles and be able to strategize how to best harness the reality of this exploding social phenomenon to grow the charitybuzz community of global bidders. We have a strong brand with what we view as unlimited growth potential in the current economy.
This job requires an extreme ability to multi-task and remain poised under pressure. Experience in marketing, public relations and with crafting a comprehensive upscale branding strategy is a requirement. If you join the team, you will be given immediate responsibility and will be working with all levels of the organization as well as having direct exposure to an impressive and accomplished celebrity and corporate client base. Confidentiality and professionalism at all times is key to the position.
This is an opportunity to become a key player with a high profile brand that is experiencing tremendous growth as the cutting edge leader in its industry. We are looking to add interns to our organization with the potential of full time employment. The candidates must possess the ability to think out of the box in crafting a brand defining corporate social networking strategy.
Please submit cover letter, resume and personal requirements to
Coppy at cholzman@charitybuzz.com
Posted May 7, 2009
Business Communication Instructor -
Baruch College, Continuing and Professional Studies
All courses are for first-year MBA candidates and are held on the Baruch campus. The courses are workshop-based, hands-on classes that teach advanced techniques in both written and oral workplace communication. Classes are capped at 17 students and will include both native and non-native speakers. Candidates with an MBA, Master's in Communication or related field are preferred. Two to five yeears of corporate work experience at the management or executive level is also required. Some teaching and/or training experience is also necessary.Send cover letter and resume to Cheryl.fleisher@baruch.cuny.edu with Business Communication Instructor in subject line. Faculty will be hired on a course-by-course basis and the compensation is competitive.
Posted April 30, 2009
Senior Editor, Country Living
Job Requirements:
The all-new Country Living is looking for a Senior Editor. Not just any Senior Editor, but someone who can:
- whip front-of-book text into taut, snappy service pieces, packed with real information, not empty magazine-speak
- land truly great, unexpected writers for features and inspire them to do their best work
- focus on the big picture, while paying attention to all the details (someone who doesn't rely on copy and research to do the leg work)
- put him or herself in the shoes of the reader, which means not glossing over how hard it actually is to plan a garden, bake biscuits, or hang a mirror. Expertise in these areas isn't required, but genuine interest is a must.
- bring a positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to the job
- manage and be responsible for an entire section, from start to finish: generating and pre-reporting story ideas, fielding pitches, determining the mix, etc
- work closely with crafty types to develop cool DIY projects (forget fabric-lined baskets and think chic/etsy-type creations).
- cultivate and maintain contacts within the collecting and antiques fields in order to identify trends that feel fresh and know whom to call to source, say, the most desirable vintage cocktail napkins FAST.
- think visually, and work closely with the art and photo departments to figure out how stories are packaged and presented on page
- Minimum five years' consumer magazine experience.
Benefits:
About Hearst:
As the largest U.S. publisher of magazines worldwide, Hearst Magazines International, a unit of Hearst Corporation, publishes more than 200 editions for distribution in more than 100 countries. Major titles include powerful brand equities like Cosmopolitan which, with 60 editions worldwide, is the largest-selling young women’s magazine and has more editions than any other magazine in the world; Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Seventeen. In addition, Hearst Magazines International publishes other titles through joint ventures, including Men’s Health and Runner’s World in the U.K., Grazia and Madison in Australia, and The Robb Report in Russia and China. In Great Britain, a wholly-owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited, publishes 19 magazines. Hearst Magazines publishes 15 titles in the U.S.
Hearst Magazines is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse work environment.
To learn more, please visit our web site: www.hearst.com
Posted April 15, 2009
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Montclair State University
The Executive Director serves as the chief communications officer and provides strategic and tactical direction on the representation of the University to key public constituencies including current and prospective students and families, alumni, donors, and community and corporate partners. The Executive Director serves as a spokesperson for the University in conjunction with the President and other senior officers and as chief liaison to the media. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; master's degree in communications or related field preferred. 15+ years professional experience with a minimum of 7-10 years direct experience as a communications manager. Prior experience working in higher education or other complex not-for-profit organization. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with superb verbal and written communication and presentation skills. For complete description and contact information please see our website at www.montclair.edu/hr/jobs.html. AEE/AA University
Posted April 11, 2009
Content Supervisor, Editorial
Turner Broadcasting
Location: Atlanta, GA
Qualifications: Candidates must have 3-5 years experience as a producer or executive producer in a medium or major market news operation. Must be proficient in the areas of production and graphic creation. Should possess an understanding of editorial, technical and logistical practices of international newsgathering, including journalistic standards and practices. Must have an ability to multi-task, innovate, "step up" and lead partnerships with international affiliates in special coverage projects when necessary. Must also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Foreign language skills strongly preferred. College education required. Internet newsgathering and news website development experience a plus.
Duties: The content supervisor will oversee editorial content and production of daily segments to be used in all of CNNI's news programs. These duties will include conceptualizing, designing and producing graphic elements and segments. They will oversee and supervise the content producer and CNNI's I Report unit. The content producer will coordinate with the Planning Unit to determine in house content generating needs and available anchors to work on them.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Click here for more information and to apply
Posted March 27, 2009
Communications Director, Human Resources
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Marketing and Sales function is a client-focused, high-performing team, which is strategically aligned to the Firm's priorities and passionately focused on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and driving long-term revenue growth for the Firm.
Develops and disseminates internal communication strategy, through messages and vehicles that are aligned with the vision and strategy of the US Firm and the global organization, and enables the PwC brand to come to life. Leads internal communications for PwC US. All LOS & IFS Communications Leaders report to this role as well as the US Markets Functional Communications Managers/Directors.
The LOS/Market/Sector/Functional Communications Leader is responsible for both strategic and operational direction of all internal communications for the Line, Market/Sector or function, including supervision of internal communications staff, to facilitate a broad understanding of the Firm's overall strategy and objectives, the Line or functions strategic objectives in support of those priorities, the Line or functions capabilities and services, as well as any key issues and initiatives facing the Line or Function. To ensure consistency and coordination across the Firm, this position plays an active role in the US Communications team, and works closely with US PR to ensure consistency of Line messages internally and externally, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Communications Function
- Communications Strategy Development and Execution:
- Develop and implement an internal communications strategy for the Firm, working with the USLT, which builds awareness/understanding of PwC's priorities around our clients and our people and supports the Firm’s overall focus on driving the PwC brand.
- Develop and manage an operating budget for the Firmwide communications function that supports agreed-upon goals and service levels. Focus on streamlining communications to achieve greater efficiencies, drive consistency and promote transparency.
- Ensure that internal communication needs are evaluated for relevancy, prioritized as appropriate and implemented on schedule.
- Review and evaluate new technologies to improve communications delivery
- Manage flow of communications across the Firm to improve effectiveness and reduce clutter, including use of Broadcast Mail system and Portal (KCurve2), among others
- Direct, supervise and evaluate communications professional staff and outsourced communications professionals, if any (including agencies) to establish priorities and effectively implement the Firm's communications strategy and programs.
Support the Brand:
- Ensure that PwC communications have appropriate linkage with and adhere to the overall PwC branding and positioning strategy and execution standards.
- In collaboration with the Brand Leader, drive brand position.
- Work with Global Marketing & Communications.
Ensure Quality and Consistency:
- Establish communication protocols and provide guidance on standards.
- Direct content creation and dissemination of firmwide messaging that can be cascaded through the Lines, Sectors, Markets and IFS.
- Help PwC leadership drive consistent and timely communications, with Executive Communications
- Ensure communications meet established firm guidelines, risk and quality review, independence and OGC guidelines (as appropriate).
- Work with internal customers/stakeholders and firm PR (Global PR, US PR, etc.) resources to ensure consistency of internal and external messages.
People:
- Oversee responsibilities of team members (work allocation, team member roles)
- Lead performance evaluation process and recruiting of individual personnel within team
- Ensure prioritized and consistent usage of shared services resources (i.e. public relations, brand, communications, event planning, etc.)
- Lead, in collaboration with market leadership, on all hiring/dismissal decisions
- Ensure consistency in role application and career path progression of all team members
- Oversee the development and application of high-quality learning opportunities for team members
- Engage with business leaders on development and implementation of budget, including review and approval of spending
- Lead performance review and make ultimate evaluation decisions on all team members
- Ensure appropriate on-strategy deployment of team resources
- Ultimate responsibility for conflict resolution within team
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Responsible for both strategic and operational direction of all internal communications for the Firm
- Supports the Line/Market/Sector/IFS functions in internal communications, to facilitate a broad understanding of the Firm's overall strategy and objectives, as well as key issues and initiatives facing the Firm.
- Works closely with US PR to ensure consistency of Line messages internally and externally, as appropriate
- Manages all LOS, Market/Sector & IFS Communications Leaders and Managers
Click here for more information and to apply
Posted March 27, 2009
Senior Manager, Public Relations - Time, Fortune, Money & CNNMoney.com
Time Inc. seeks a Senior Manager to assist with communications and public relations activities for the TIME, FORTUNE, MONEY and CNNMONEY.com brands (TIME magazine, TIME.com, TIME Style & Design, TIME International, FORTUNE, FORTUNE International, MONEY, CNNMONEY.COM). Reporting to the Director, Public Relations, the candidate will create and implement consumer and trade communications plans for all aspects of the brands across multiple platforms – print, TV, online, events/conferences. Given the nature of these magazines/websites as news organizations, he/she will be on call at all times to respond to breaking news. Some work in the evenings and on weekends will be required.
Specific Duties and Areas of Responsibility
- Create and manage all written materials out of the department for all brands – press releases, bios, fact sheets, etc.
- Lead PR Team on pitching, outreach for domestic and international media coverage through print, online and broadcast
- Assist in executing new and existing events and conferences to elevate the brands
- Help with submissions for editorial, publishing and digital award opportunities
- Establish and manage ongoing relationships with key media, online and trade press
Help manage PR agency team and vendors
Background and Experience
The ideal candidate will be extremely organized/efficient and will be able to manage multiple systems simultaneously. They need to be able to multi-task and adapt to an extremely fast-paced environment. He/she must possess very strong communications and writing skills. Experience in and/or a very strong interest in news/world events, culture, business, politics and science is a must; experience in the publishing industry is a plus. He/she is a hard worker and collaborator, eager to support multiple people simultaneously. Willingness to be reachable at all times.
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Posted March 27, 2009
Administrative Specialist
The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a motivated individual who will work under the supervision of a Court Executive 2B (Statewide Fee Arbitration Coordinator) to assist in providing administrative and clerical support to 17 district fee arbitration committees throughout the state. The selected candidate will be responsible for regular communication with district secretaries and their staff; advising district hearing panel members; training new district secretaries and staff on fee procedures and fee collection of filing fees; reviewing submissions by district secretaries to ensure compliance with court rules and OAE procedures; providing information about fee arbitration procedures to the public and attorneys, responding to inquiries and complaints; organizing and handling the appointment and replacement of 300 attorneys and public members of district committees in accordance with court rules and procedures; and performing other support duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments.
TESTING:
Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 words per minute, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 words per minute:
· All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
· Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
· Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test.
LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
SPECIAL NOTES: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
The terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume complete with announcement number and both day and evening telephone numbers by April 14, 2009 to: Farrah Repollet (#09-21-24), Judiciary Personnel Office, Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, PO Box 989, Trenton, NJ 08625 – OR – Recruitment. Mailbox@Judiciar y.state.nj. us. If you are responding to more than one Notice of Vacancy, please submit a copy of your resume/cover letter for each posting. Please include the announcement number in the subject line of your email submission.
* For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Employees who are hired directly from another branch of New Jersey state government may be hired at up to 5% above the salary they were being paid in the other branch of government. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range or up to 15% above the minimum salary based on education and experience; however, a higher salary may be approved based upon the particular qualifications of the selected candidate or the difficulty of the recruitment. In no case may the employee be paid more than the maximum salary for the title.
Posted March 23, 2009
Web Writer & Executive Assistant to the CEO
Are you a strong writer/editor with a passion for women’s issues?
Would you like to be part of a company where your work helps to empower others? Have you found yourself looking to reinvent yourself in the current state of the economy?
If you answered yes to any of these questions we encourage you to apply right away. Womenworking.com, one of the premier sites for professional women, is seeking a full-time writer/editor and executive assistant. Responsibilities include managing interns, producing content for the website and our monthly newsletter and administrative support. Creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Qualified individuals should be excellent writers with some experience, strong organizational and people skills, and a strong passion for women’s issues. A sense of humor is a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel are required—HTML a plus. Health benefits available. Salary: $30-40,000.00 depending upon experience.
Send resume, references, one writing sample (preferably a profile), and a thoughtful cover letter to helene@womenworking.com. Please send in word documents. No freelancers please.
About our company: Creative Expansions' mission is to empower women and girls through its popular website womenworking.com as well as its Emmy award-winning television programs. Ms. Lerner, CEI's founder, received the "MVP" award for her outstanding contributions to Public Television.
Posted March 18, 2009
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