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Job description:

Assist editor and assignment editor in planning daily coverage of Olympic Movement and international sports community. Manage content flow. Report three to five shorter stories (150-200 words) per day as well as longer, standalone stories (400+ words) as needed. Assist in editing staff and freelance content.

Build and maintain relationships with contacts throughout Olympic Movement, especially International Olympic Committee members and international federation leaders. Potential for travel to IOC meetings, international federation congresses and multi-sport games throughout the world as needed.

Manage all aspects of magazine production (roughly six special editions per year), including but not limited to liaising with printer, brainstorming content, making story assignments, coordinating deadlines, editing content, liaising with advertising staff, assisting freelance designer with layout, and coordinating delivery.

Must have strong organizational skills. Must be able to work in dynamic and constantly changing environment. Good manners a must. Spelling, devotion to accuracy critical.

Foreign language, international travel desirable. Working knowledge of HTML a plus.

To apply:

NO PHONE CALLS!  Send cover letter, resume, writing samples to comment@aroundtherings.com — subject line should state: Application for Associate Editor position

Job description:

The Telegraph, a mid-sized McClatchy-owned newspaper in Macon, Ga., is looking for a highly motivated reporter to cover K-12 education in Bibb County. The ideal candidate will be skilled at source building, seeing the big picture and finding the right balance between spot news, hard-hitting investigative journalism and feature stories.

The school beat is a particularly crucial one for The Telegraph in the coming months as the Bibb County school system searches for a superintendent and manages its way through a financial crisis and the various cuts to staff and services the crisis prompted. The cuts were particularly painful in a district where student performance is an issue and where test scores and graduation rates are low.

The ideal candidate would have experience covering public schools, be a self-starter and be able to write authoritatively, even under tight deadlines. The ability to break news and produce for a multiplatform operation is critical. Social media skills are also important. Superior knowledge of AP style and grammar is a given. A four-year college degree is required. 

To apply: 

To apply for this position, please e-mail a resume and your best five clips to Oby Brown, senior editor/local news, at obrown@macon.com.

Job description:

Department:  Marketing & Communications

Starting Salary:  $56,016 – $72,120

Reports to:  Vice President, Marketing & Communications

The purpose of the Director, Communications and Media Services position is to increase awareness of United Way of Greater Atlanta and its work, supporting the generation of resources and community involvement. This position will provide media relations and quality writing, editing and proofreading skills for UWGA communications. All communications are focused on building the United Way brand and delivering a clear, consistent experience of the brand thereby increasing overall engagement among staff, volunteers, donors, prospective donors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Direct all organizational media relations and communications functions
• Develop and implement annual communications strategy/plan with timelines for media and internal and external audiences, including supporting messaging and creative direction for public relations campaigns
• Actively cultivate media relationships; serve as primary media contact and spokesperson across print, radio, TV , developing media materials, talking points and other supporting messaging as necessary
• Research, coordinate and write for United Way internal and external communications, including but not limited to (annual reports, program scripts, cable broadcast shows, brochures, marketing materials, newsletters, correspondence, etc.) including editing and proofreading to ensure consistent organizational voice
• Direct communications team in account management for Community Engagement, including counties, investments, public policy and disaster
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing team to effectively manage department account assignments and expectations ensuring marketing and messaging supports are provided in a timely manner
• Provide support for the president, including media relations and speaking engagements
• Develop crisis and issues communications plans that position UWGA to effectively respond to and manage crisis news events and issues
• Develop content for our web and social media sites ensuring timely updates and full organizational representation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 7 years experience in communications, journalism or marketing

Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Evidence of strong news judgment
• Excellent writing, proofreading, copyediting and communications skills
• Ability to manage direct reports to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness and accountability
• Proven ability to be a results-oriented team player who works effectively with wide range of clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Skilled with brand identity and branding systems
• Experience with media tracking and monitoring systems
• Fluent in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office

To apply: 

Send Resumes to:

ATTN: Director, Communications & Media Services

United Way of Greater Atlanta

100 Edgewood Avenue, NE

Atlanta, GA 30303 or email

                                    jobs@unitedwayatlanta.org

Job description:

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking a well qualified individual to provide assistance to the Consul General.

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is a diplomatic mission that works to further relations between Japan and the Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia). The Consul General acts as the ranking Japanese diplomat in the region.

General duties include:

• Managing the Consul General’s schedule and correspondences
• Helping maintain the office database by updating contacts’ information via MS Access
• Keeping in regular contact with VIPs in each of the district states
• Keeping track of social events in Atlanta. This includes having knowledge of the city’s cultural events, popular restaurants (Japanese or otherwise), networking functions, etc.
• Assisting the Consul General in any other possible way to help facilitate his or her ability to best represent Japan

Requirements:

• Native English speaker with exemplary written and verbal skills, professional demeanor, and discretionary skills
• Experience working with high level executives
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (including MS Access)
• Working knowledge of Atlanta social events, important cultural locations, and local VIPs
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environment with different customs and protocol

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture

To apply: 

Please send your resume to seimu@aa.mofa.go.jp

Job description:

Emory University seeks a seasoned communications professional with a sharp news sense, superb writing skills and keen analytic abilities to help advance the vision and strategic priorities of a major liberal arts and research institution of discovery and learning.

The successful candidate, reporting to and working in partnership with the Associate Vice President of University Communications, will oversee a broad communications portfolio and must possess demonstrated skills and success in issues management and national media placement

Specific responsibilities include:

• Skillfully handling multiple issues affecting the university with the goal of maintaining/enhancing the university’s reputation, and leveraging opportunities inherent in complex issues. Responsibilities include: media relations; horizon scans; research/monitoring; preparation of backgrounders/message platforms; spokesperson preparation; and serving as university spokesperson
• Covering a higher education issues beat on a variety of topics, including Emory’s leadership role in financial stewardship and issues of vital national interest and debate including innovation, accountability, evaluation and the future of higher education. Through in-depth reporting, the successful candidate will help interpret complex issues for internal and external audiences with the goal of fostering understanding of and building support for the university priorities and mission.
• Working with the University Communications team to develop creative and effective ways to tell Emory’s story across multimedia platforms 
• Cultivating strong relations with major local and national media representatives and identifying and leveraging media opportunities for the university 
• Playing a key role in working with the University Communications team to develop a comprehensive crisis communications program for the institution

Essential requirements include:

Ten or more years of senior-level media relations and communications management experience. The successful candidate will possess superb writing skills, a sharp news sense, keen analytic abilities; a proven track record in successful issues management and national media placement; demonstrated knowledge of/experience in mainstream and new media; demonstrated ability to apply research and strategy in planning; experience in crisis communications; ability to work effectively as both a team member and a team leader; understanding of higher education issues

Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.

Preferred requirements include: Experience in working for a large, complex organization; experience working for an institution of higher education 

To apply: 

To apply, go to www.hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html and search for Job Requisition ID 37039BR.

Short Job Description:

Boutique firm seeks intern to assist with public relations activities for a diverse client base. The candidate should be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

Full Job Description:

Responsibilities will vary but include

• Writing and editing (press releases, bios, fact sheets, Q&A, pitch letters, Op-Eds, byline articles, etc.)
• Strategy development (comprehensive plans for individual clients)
• Media relations (reporter relationship building, pitching, scheduling interviews, managing Radio Media Tours, etc.)
• Event management (will vary depending on client, immediate assistance needed with Hollywood chef cooking demonstration)
• Database management (media contacts, event opportunities, etc.)
• Research (publicity opportunities, media opportunities, partnership alignments, community involvement opportunities)

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of public relations deliverables and tactics 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Access 
• Able to work a flexible schedule (approx 5 to 10 hours/week)
• Creative and willing to think outside of the box 
• Ability to work remotely using own computer, software, printer, etc. 
• E-mail address and Internet access

Compensation:

Unpaid with occasional compensation. Mileage reimbursement or MARTA card, as necessary. Tickets and passes to events as appropriate.

To apply: 

To apply, please email resume and two writing samples (at least one press release) to valerie@kinseygrouppr.com. 770.864.1059.

Immediate opening for summer. Same person may remain as fall intern, if desired. For more information about The Kinsey Group, visit www.kinseygrouppr.com

Short description:

DigitalSignageConnection.com, the year-round information and education portal for the Digital Signage Expo, has a position opening for a journalist with the experience to engage, inform and educate an audience of professionals involved in the emerging digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home network industries.

Full job description:

This position offers a growth opportunity for someone who enjoys the challenges of working in the continually changing world of digital media while maintaining high journalistic standards.

The job includes a range of responsibilities, from editing and posting news and features to the Digital Signage Connection website to conducting and editing video interviews and podcasts. Additional responsibilities include writing feature stories, contributing to the publication of one or more e-newsletters weekly, conducting monthly webinars, covering select industry trade shows and conferences, helping to maintain the Digital Signage Expo website and supporting the editorial director in developing the expo’s extensive educational program.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or English
5-10 years writing and editing for print and/or online media (submit three recent writing samples)
Knowledge of AP style
Video interviewing and editing experience
Experience in the use of social media, microblogging and photo/video sharing sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)
Experience with website content management systems (e.g., Drupal, DNN), webinars, e-newsletters
Basic photo editing skills (using Photoshop or similar program)
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and meet ongoing deadlines
Excellent communication and time management skills

To apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and three (3) recent writing samples to Richard Lebovitz, Editorial Director – Digital Signage, Digital Signage Expo at rlebovitz@exponation.net.

Job description: 

Non-profit organization in North Atlanta is seeking a Marketing and Communications Director with 10-15 years experience in internal & external communications. Candidate must be not only a tactician (capable of writing news releases, brochures, newsletters, websites, etc.), but also a big-picture strategist who can plan and execute appealing programs with community volunteers and advocacy groups. Responsible for supervising one graphic artist.

Salary: $80,000 + benefits.

To apply: 

Contact Marilyn Pearlman at 404-298-6910 or marilynpearlman@gmail.com. 

Full job description:

Department: Marketing/Public Relations
Reports to: Public Relations Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Full time

Job Purpose: To assist the Public Relations Director in social media strategies and communicating Zoo Atlanta’s programs, initiatives animal news, business accomplishments and mission to the media, public, key stakeholders, as well as internal staff to increase awareness and attendance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assists with day-to-day social media strategy and efforts to include but not limited to advocacy, promotions, customer service and outreach.
o Monitors social media for trafficking communications related to the Zoo Atlanta brand.
o Must be available to work weekends and signature events.
o Conducts daily media monitoring as well as researches articles, reports and social media trends.
o Handles media requests for information and inquiries.
o Creates and distributes internal newsletter.
o Drafts monthly media report.
o Updates and maintains public relations metrics and dashboards.
o Assists in maintaining and updating video and photo libraries and public relations contact database.
o Provides support for posting and updating all public relations web and social media based information.
o Researches information in preparation of articles, speeches, talking points and social media content.
o Drafts articles, press releases, public service announcements, media advisories and general correspondences as assigned.
o Distributes media advisories, press releases, public service announcements, images and photo captions to appropriate media representatives as assigned.
o Distributes long and short lead listings to media representatives as assigned.
o Assists with press conferences, interviews and photo sessions as needed {with appropriate, departments and/or staff}.
o Oversees photo shoots, television crews and long-term film projects on grounds.
o Assists with implementation and execution of public relations related special projects, events, programs and presentations.
o Updates and processes requests for public relations supplies {press kits etc.}.
o Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
o Proficient in Microsoft office products {Word, Excel, PowerPoint}
o Working knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
o Ability to manage multiple projects
o Ability to communicate effectively
o Ability to understand and interpret information
o Ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews and research

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
o Education level required: Minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred
o Excellent written communication skills {writing samples required}
o Flexibility with work schedule-may include nights and weekends
o Commitment to high standards, customer service, integrity and ethics

To apply:

To apply for this position, please go to Zoo Atlanta website: zooatlanta.org/Careers and email your resume, professional references and salary history.