Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a Morning Executive Producer who wants to be part of a leadership team that delivers news content for its duopoly in Washington, DC Market #7.
The Executive Producer will work with newsroom leadership to deliver newscasts that reflect the brand promise of DC News Now both on-air and and on our digital assets in the market. The successful candidate must have experience leading and sustaining continuous breaking news coverage, and is passionate about the weather.
The successful candidate knows how to recruit, hire and grow terrific producing talent. This is an opportunity to make a huge mark in the country’s largest television broadcast group and get noticed in a top-10 news market. The Executive Producer should be an expert at showcasing the big story, producing-up the newscast and an excellent tease writer.
Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for coaching will make the successful candidate stand apart.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but the market has so much more than that. Both inside and outside the beltway, residents can find an amazing food scene (DC boasts more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone), and a professional sports scene with basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and soccer. There are boundless National Parks, trails, and the region has distinguished itself by embracing alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes and e-scooters.
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and is capable of line producing if needed.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Responsible for executing continuing coverage in breaking news situations
Ensures newscasts are highly produced, teases are strong, and content matches the newscast and station brand, adhering to research priorities
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage the morning team, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Provide timely feedback for producers and associate producers and coach them to become future leaders
Assist in identifying, recruiting and coaching high potential producers and future news managers
Provide support for special projects and special programming outside of regularly scheduled newscasts
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
Mar 01, 2024
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a Morning Executive Producer who wants to be part of a leadership team that delivers news content for its duopoly in Washington, DC Market #7.
The Executive Producer will work with newsroom leadership to deliver newscasts that reflect the brand promise of DC News Now both on-air and and on our digital assets in the market. The successful candidate must have experience leading and sustaining continuous breaking news coverage, and is passionate about the weather.
The successful candidate knows how to recruit, hire and grow terrific producing talent. This is an opportunity to make a huge mark in the country’s largest television broadcast group and get noticed in a top-10 news market. The Executive Producer should be an expert at showcasing the big story, producing-up the newscast and an excellent tease writer.
Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for coaching will make the successful candidate stand apart.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but the market has so much more than that. Both inside and outside the beltway, residents can find an amazing food scene (DC boasts more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone), and a professional sports scene with basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and soccer. There are boundless National Parks, trails, and the region has distinguished itself by embracing alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes and e-scooters.
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and is capable of line producing if needed.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Responsible for executing continuing coverage in breaking news situations
Ensures newscasts are highly produced, teases are strong, and content matches the newscast and station brand, adhering to research priorities
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage the morning team, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Provide timely feedback for producers and associate producers and coach them to become future leaders
Assist in identifying, recruiting and coaching high potential producers and future news managers
Provide support for special projects and special programming outside of regularly scheduled newscasts
Requirements & Skills :
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
Reports to: Director of Design, Digital Advocacy Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Advocacy and Outreach Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $61,000/$68,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Rapid Response Creative Producer or a Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer to join its growing Digital Advocacy team. The team’s mission is to develop innovative and compelling visual content that builds the emotional and visual case for progressive policies and values. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where they must multitask, set priorities, and quickly produce engaging content. Political acumen, sensitivity to the complexities of policy issues, and the ability to engage with communications and policy experts are necessary for this position.
The Rapid Response Creative Producer or Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer will join a creative team with a mission to develop innovative and compelling content that helps build the emotional and visual case for progressive policies, values, and candidates. This person will support the Digital Advocacy team by creating and optimizing rapid-response graphics, memes, and social copy across all platforms. Americans are more oversaturated with media than ever, and American Progress is looking for someone who will be excited by the challenge of producing engaging, timely social content that helps advance the organization’s goals and meet target audiences where they are in terms of tone, substance, and platform.
This individual will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of colleagues to assist in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
This is a full-time position funded through the end of 2024, with the opportunity for extensions.
Responsibilities:
Work with the creative and engagement teams to quickly develop and produce graphics and social copy that advance the organization’s strategic priorities.
Pitch and write scripts for social graphics with direction from senior Digital Advocacy team members and the Director of Design.
Use and produce graphics and memes to help translate complex ideas into digestible, shareable messages.
Identify meaningful rapid-response opportunities and produce timely, engaging content to drive strategic messaging priorities across a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and more.
Work closely with the engagement and design teams to ensure that content is optimized for the platforms and audiences that the organization is trying to reach.
Stay up to date on the latest visual, cultural, and algorithmic trends in social media.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least three years of professional experience in social media or content creation—ideally at a nonprofit, news, or political organization—for the Rapid Response Creative Producer position, and at least five years of experience for the Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer position.
Experience producing and deploying timely content during rapid-response scenarios.
The ability to conceptually and creatively visualize news content.
A strong understanding of internet and meme culture and the ability to apply this understanding to the team’s work.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Canva is a must. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
A strong understanding of progressive values and policies and how they intersect with the news.
Excellent writer with strong proofreading skills and sound editorial and ethical judgment.
Creative mindset with a commitment to innovation and experimentation.
Detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.
A positive team player with a passion for progressive change.
Open to developing new skills as needed.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70. The minimum salary for the Rapid Response Creative Producer position is $61,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer position is $68,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
Sep 25, 2023
Full time
Reports to: Director of Design, Digital Advocacy Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Advocacy and Outreach Position classification: Exempt, full time Minimum compensation: $61,000/$68,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Rapid Response Creative Producer or a Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer to join its growing Digital Advocacy team. The team’s mission is to develop innovative and compelling visual content that builds the emotional and visual case for progressive policies and values. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where they must multitask, set priorities, and quickly produce engaging content. Political acumen, sensitivity to the complexities of policy issues, and the ability to engage with communications and policy experts are necessary for this position.
The Rapid Response Creative Producer or Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer will join a creative team with a mission to develop innovative and compelling content that helps build the emotional and visual case for progressive policies, values, and candidates. This person will support the Digital Advocacy team by creating and optimizing rapid-response graphics, memes, and social copy across all platforms. Americans are more oversaturated with media than ever, and American Progress is looking for someone who will be excited by the challenge of producing engaging, timely social content that helps advance the organization’s goals and meet target audiences where they are in terms of tone, substance, and platform.
This individual will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of colleagues to assist in supporting American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:
Building an economy for all
Restoring social trust in democracy
Advancing racial equity and justice
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Strengthening health
This is a full-time position funded through the end of 2024, with the opportunity for extensions.
Responsibilities:
Work with the creative and engagement teams to quickly develop and produce graphics and social copy that advance the organization’s strategic priorities.
Pitch and write scripts for social graphics with direction from senior Digital Advocacy team members and the Director of Design.
Use and produce graphics and memes to help translate complex ideas into digestible, shareable messages.
Identify meaningful rapid-response opportunities and produce timely, engaging content to drive strategic messaging priorities across a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and more.
Work closely with the engagement and design teams to ensure that content is optimized for the platforms and audiences that the organization is trying to reach.
Stay up to date on the latest visual, cultural, and algorithmic trends in social media.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least three years of professional experience in social media or content creation—ideally at a nonprofit, news, or political organization—for the Rapid Response Creative Producer position, and at least five years of experience for the Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer position.
Experience producing and deploying timely content during rapid-response scenarios.
The ability to conceptually and creatively visualize news content.
A strong understanding of internet and meme culture and the ability to apply this understanding to the team’s work.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Canva is a must. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
A strong understanding of progressive values and policies and how they intersect with the news.
Excellent writer with strong proofreading skills and sound editorial and ethical judgment.
Creative mindset with a commitment to innovation and experimentation.
Detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple projects for different stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.
A positive team player with a passion for progressive change.
Open to developing new skills as needed.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70. The minimum salary for the Rapid Response Creative Producer position is $61,000, and the minimum salary for the Senior Rapid Response Creative Producer position is $68,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
2121 Wisconsin Ave NW #350 Washington, DC 20007
Nexstar Media Inc. has an opening for an Executive Producer who wants to be part of a leadership team in the newsroom for a duopoly in Washington, DC Market #8. The Executive Producer will work with newsroom leadership on newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW), and our digital assets in the market. Candidate must have experience leading breaking news coverage and is passionate about the weather.
The successful candidate knows how to recruit, hire and grow terrific producing talent. This is an opportunity to make a huge mark in the country’s largest television broadcast group and get noticed in a top-10 news market. The Executive Producer should be an expert at showcasing the big story, producing up the body of a newscast and an excellent tease writer.
Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for coaching will make the successful candidate stand apart.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but the market has so much more than that. Both inside and outside the beltway, residents can find an amazing food scene (DC boasts more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone), and a professional sports scene with basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and soccer. There are boundless National Parks, trails, and the region has distinguished itself by embracing alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes and e-scooters.
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
Additional Job Description
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Responsible for executing continuing coverage in breaking news situations
Ensures newscasts are highly produced, teases are strong, and content matches the newscast and station brand
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Provide timely feedback for producers and associate producers and help coach them
Assist in identifying, recruiting and coaching high potential producers and future news managers
Provide support for special projects and special programming outside of regularly scheduled newscasts
Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
Jun 06, 2023
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an opening for an Executive Producer who wants to be part of a leadership team in the newsroom for a duopoly in Washington, DC Market #8. The Executive Producer will work with newsroom leadership on newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW), and our digital assets in the market. Candidate must have experience leading breaking news coverage and is passionate about the weather.
The successful candidate knows how to recruit, hire and grow terrific producing talent. This is an opportunity to make a huge mark in the country’s largest television broadcast group and get noticed in a top-10 news market. The Executive Producer should be an expert at showcasing the big story, producing up the body of a newscast and an excellent tease writer.
Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for coaching will make the successful candidate stand apart.
Washington, DC is the center of the nation’s politics, but the market has so much more than that. Both inside and outside the beltway, residents can find an amazing food scene (DC boasts more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone), and a professional sports scene with basketball, baseball, football, hockey, and soccer. There are boundless National Parks, trails, and the region has distinguished itself by embracing alternative modes of transportation like e-bikes and e-scooters.
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
Additional Job Description
The Executive Producer supervises news content across all media platforms and line produces at least one hour of a live newscast.
Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
Responsible for executing continuing coverage in breaking news situations
Ensures newscasts are highly produced, teases are strong, and content matches the newscast and station brand
Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business and financial objectives
Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
Provide timely feedback for producers and associate producers and help coach them
Assist in identifying, recruiting and coaching high potential producers and future news managers
Provide support for special projects and special programming outside of regularly scheduled newscasts
Responsible for successful marketing of projects and adherence to budget
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
At least 5 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production
Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
Detail oriented
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
Utilize state-of-the-art television technology
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is currently seeking a creative, self-starting Digital Associate to develop and execute winning online campaigns. This person will work with the team to engage and grow the NextGen email and SMS community to advance our organizing and electoral priorities. We are looking for someone who wants to connect powerful organizing and campaigning with digital tools and technology to help elect progressives up and down the ballot and advocate for a transformative policy agenda.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the National Digital Campaigns Manager.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as digital writer and producer for NextGen America’s email program, drafting copy for emails and web pages for online campaigns.
Draft, build and schedule SMS broadcasts and other mobile communications.
Assist in the management of grassroots campaigns from conception to design, execution and analysis.
Produce and checklist large email campaigns and “daisy chain” action pages.
Produce reports on digital engagement and experiments to NextGen America teams.
Maintain an understanding of the emerging trends in digital storytelling and utilize them effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1-3 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing.
Exceptional writing, copyediting and proofreading skills.
The candidate must have excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work remotely in a highly collaborative distributed environment
They must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
Be a positive, collaborative team player that sets the tone for everyone to do their best work.
Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as Blue State Digital, NGPVAN, Convio or Salsa.
Familiarity with HTML and CSS for email and landing pages.
Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics, etc.
COMPENSATION:
Salary for this position is $62,000. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
Aug 10, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is currently seeking a creative, self-starting Digital Associate to develop and execute winning online campaigns. This person will work with the team to engage and grow the NextGen email and SMS community to advance our organizing and electoral priorities. We are looking for someone who wants to connect powerful organizing and campaigning with digital tools and technology to help elect progressives up and down the ballot and advocate for a transformative policy agenda.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the National Digital Campaigns Manager.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as digital writer and producer for NextGen America’s email program, drafting copy for emails and web pages for online campaigns.
Draft, build and schedule SMS broadcasts and other mobile communications.
Assist in the management of grassroots campaigns from conception to design, execution and analysis.
Produce and checklist large email campaigns and “daisy chain” action pages.
Produce reports on digital engagement and experiments to NextGen America teams.
Maintain an understanding of the emerging trends in digital storytelling and utilize them effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1-3 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing.
Exceptional writing, copyediting and proofreading skills.
The candidate must have excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work remotely in a highly collaborative distributed environment
They must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
Be a positive, collaborative team player that sets the tone for everyone to do their best work.
Comfortable working remotely in a highly collaborative distributed workforce setting.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as Blue State Digital, NGPVAN, Convio or Salsa.
Familiarity with HTML and CSS for email and landing pages.
Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics, etc.
COMPENSATION:
Salary for this position is $62,000. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is seeking a creative, self-starting Bilingual Social Media Producer to develop and execute winning social media content. They will play a vital role on the Social Media team to engage and grow our online presence to advance our organizing and political priorities. We are looking for a content creator committed to engaging young voters, expanding ballot access and electing progressives up and down the ballot — and using the latest social media tools, trends and strategies to do it.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Social Media Manager.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a copywriter and content creator for NextGen America’s national social media program, drafting and curating content for social media properties including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and more.
Creating content in both English and Spanish.
Take the lead on producing content and building audience for one of NextGen’s social accounts — e.g. Twitter
Creating content in NextGen’s distinctive organizational voice and meeting content production metrics appropriate to specific accounts
Maintain real-time knowledge of current social trends, political developments, organizing best-practices and public policy news to create opportunities for social media engagement in line with NextGen America’s messaging.
Create content from conception to design, execution and analysis.
Assist with producing reports on social media activity and metrics.
Track emerging trends in social media and digital storytelling and utilize them effectively.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
At least one year of digital communications, digital content creation or social media work for a political campaign, nonprofit advocacy group or similar mission-driven organization.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
Demonstrated ability to grow online audiences through engaging content.
Exceptional writing, copyediting and proofreading skills.
Ability to produce on-message content that attracts and engages NextGen’s core audience.
Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic and consistent attention to detail.
Love working in a dynamic team environment.
Be a positive, unselfish team player who sets the tone for everyone to do their best work.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range for this position is $62,000 - $67,000. Compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
Jul 13, 2022
Full time
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is seeking a creative, self-starting Bilingual Social Media Producer to develop and execute winning social media content. They will play a vital role on the Social Media team to engage and grow our online presence to advance our organizing and political priorities. We are looking for a content creator committed to engaging young voters, expanding ballot access and electing progressives up and down the ballot — and using the latest social media tools, trends and strategies to do it.
The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.
This role will report to the Social Media Manager.
This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a copywriter and content creator for NextGen America’s national social media program, drafting and curating content for social media properties including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and more.
Creating content in both English and Spanish.
Take the lead on producing content and building audience for one of NextGen’s social accounts — e.g. Twitter
Creating content in NextGen’s distinctive organizational voice and meeting content production metrics appropriate to specific accounts
Maintain real-time knowledge of current social trends, political developments, organizing best-practices and public policy news to create opportunities for social media engagement in line with NextGen America’s messaging.
Create content from conception to design, execution and analysis.
Assist with producing reports on social media activity and metrics.
Track emerging trends in social media and digital storytelling and utilize them effectively.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
At least one year of digital communications, digital content creation or social media work for a political campaign, nonprofit advocacy group or similar mission-driven organization.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
Demonstrated ability to grow online audiences through engaging content.
Exceptional writing, copyediting and proofreading skills.
Ability to produce on-message content that attracts and engages NextGen’s core audience.
Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic and consistent attention to detail.
Love working in a dynamic team environment.
Be a positive, unselfish team player who sets the tone for everyone to do their best work.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range for this position is $62,000 - $67,000. Compensation will be based on experience. NextGen America also offers a very comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
This role is responsible for updating the local website, curating high-performing content, crafting homepage layouts driven by data, and helping to report the news -- everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This role will work on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.
Essential Duties
Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation.
Monitor all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs, and social) and be quick to report breaking news stories, and always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic
Flexibility to perform duties
Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
Prioritize packaging content that grows page views per visitor and time on-site, using headline testing, metric tools, and observed patterns to guide decision making
Understand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos.
Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audiences.
Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, work collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcast.
Promote and distribute news content on social media.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred , or a combination of educational and work experience
Work Experience
2 years of experience in digital content and journalism preferred
Responsibilities
Clever headline writer that gets readers to click
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision-maker
Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles
Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills
Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly
Strong communicator
Regularly meets measurements of success
Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus
Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS, and Photoshop experience a plus
Typical day
The website producer will attend local editorial meetings as needed/assigned.
The producer will have familiarity with local, regional, and national content and use data to make decisions on what stories to publish and how to showcase them on the website.
The producer will take stories from the newsroom and digital reporters and help package the content for optimal engagement.
The producer will need to improve headlines and thumbnail images.
The producer will communicate successes across the team and the regional group to maximize traffic across as many websites as possible.
Measurements of success
Works well with local and regional newsrooms
Doesn’t miss big stories
Makes decisions based on data
Understands KPIs and regularly works towards those goals
Responds well to feedback and offers insights on how the audience is responding to content and headlines
May 11, 2022
Full time
This role is responsible for updating the local website, curating high-performing content, crafting homepage layouts driven by data, and helping to report the news -- everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This role will work on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.
Essential Duties
Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation.
Monitor all forms of media (print, TV, digital, blogs, and social) and be quick to report breaking news stories, and always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic
Flexibility to perform duties
Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
Prioritize packaging content that grows page views per visitor and time on-site, using headline testing, metric tools, and observed patterns to guide decision making
Understand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos.
Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audiences.
Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, work collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcast.
Promote and distribute news content on social media.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred , or a combination of educational and work experience
Work Experience
2 years of experience in digital content and journalism preferred
Responsibilities
Clever headline writer that gets readers to click
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision-maker
Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles
Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills
Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly
Strong communicator
Regularly meets measurements of success
Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus
Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS, and Photoshop experience a plus
Typical day
The website producer will attend local editorial meetings as needed/assigned.
The producer will have familiarity with local, regional, and national content and use data to make decisions on what stories to publish and how to showcase them on the website.
The producer will take stories from the newsroom and digital reporters and help package the content for optimal engagement.
The producer will need to improve headlines and thumbnail images.
The producer will communicate successes across the team and the regional group to maximize traffic across as many websites as possible.
Measurements of success
Works well with local and regional newsrooms
Doesn’t miss big stories
Makes decisions based on data
Understands KPIs and regularly works towards those goals
Responds well to feedback and offers insights on how the audience is responding to content and headlines
Yakkety Yak is looking for a Creative Manager to assist us as we shift our verticals to develop our first-ever official art department with YOU at the helm. As a leading Chicago-based, purpose-driven digital marketing agency, this is an exciting, newly-created role for an experienced Art Director who wants a leadership track, and the ability to make an impact. The right individual will be confident and skilled in graphic design, but also be willing to get in the trenches and help our team perform to its greater potential. This small but mighty team will contribute to the day-to-day support for cross-functional teams, by creating graphics for websites, social media, video, digital ads, print material and more. Tasked with creative review, process management, managing budget, scoping projects AND creative asset development, you are well-rounded and ready to help contribute to overall business function, while moving our Art Department forward by leaps and bounds!
Working alongside our account managers, content editors, UI/UX designers and video team, your projects will range from creating social media graphics for the agency’s variety of clients, to designing custom marketing materials, branding assets, title designs for video content, website imagery and more.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative team player with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality, who is eager to learn, grow, and actively contribute to our fast-paced, agency environment.
Creative Manager Responsibilities
Accountable for innovative visual strategies and graphic design production for each client with the ultimate goal of delivering on deadline and exceeding expectations
Collaborate with cross functional teams to brainstorm and align on innovative visual storytelling concepts
Oversee success of art department
Contribute to scoping work and budget development, working alongside VP of Accounts
Delegate assignments to internal and freelance art directors and graphic designers to serve multiple departments
Provide meaningful and insightful feedback to advance the team
Contribute to client pitches
Help guide art direction and create design elements for client projects from concept to completion
Collaborate with Writers, Content Strategists, Video Producers, Web Developers and Account Managers to ensure all assignments are on-brand and client deadlines are met
Incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom content that is optimized for each platform
Contribute ideas to drive the agency forward
Complete select design projects for social media, branding, print materials, website styling and more
Job Description
We’d love for the right person to show off with the following skills:
7-10+ years of design or agency experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a team
Experience creating design project scopes and budgets
Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat. (Premiere is a Plus)
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Meticulous at project file organization, use of project management software, and time tracking, and getting compliance from team members in these areas.
Able to take your own initiative, own your work, but also work collaboratively with teammates in all departments of the agency
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier, Acrobat)
Knowledge of basic UI design principles
Job Requirements
What You Will Love About Us
We believe in taking care of our team. Our market-leading benefits include:
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision–and pet insurance! Staying happy and healthy is a top priority.
Unlimited PTO. We work hard and deliver for our clients, but we also have families and lives outside the office.
Market-leading parental leave policy. Who says you can’t grow your family while growing an agency.
Competitive compensation. We’re looking for top talent.
Loft-style office in West Loop Gate. Steps from Union Station, multiple CTA stops, and all that West Loop has to offer.
About Yakkety Yak
Yakkety Yak is a full-service digital agency in growth mode. We fuse strategy and content production to craft high-impact stories for brands and businesses that care about doing good. Our full-service marketing team expertly combines multi-channel digital marketing to ignite empathy and inspire action. Curious, accountable, authentic, committed and kind- we are building an environment where we can thrive together.
Yakkety Yak is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Yakkety Yak recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
To Apply:
Upload a copy of your resume
Include a cover letter outlining 5 reasons why you are a good fit for our team
Submit a link to relevant work product or professional website
Oct 25, 2021
Full time
Yakkety Yak is looking for a Creative Manager to assist us as we shift our verticals to develop our first-ever official art department with YOU at the helm. As a leading Chicago-based, purpose-driven digital marketing agency, this is an exciting, newly-created role for an experienced Art Director who wants a leadership track, and the ability to make an impact. The right individual will be confident and skilled in graphic design, but also be willing to get in the trenches and help our team perform to its greater potential. This small but mighty team will contribute to the day-to-day support for cross-functional teams, by creating graphics for websites, social media, video, digital ads, print material and more. Tasked with creative review, process management, managing budget, scoping projects AND creative asset development, you are well-rounded and ready to help contribute to overall business function, while moving our Art Department forward by leaps and bounds!
Working alongside our account managers, content editors, UI/UX designers and video team, your projects will range from creating social media graphics for the agency’s variety of clients, to designing custom marketing materials, branding assets, title designs for video content, website imagery and more.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative team player with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality, who is eager to learn, grow, and actively contribute to our fast-paced, agency environment.
Creative Manager Responsibilities
Accountable for innovative visual strategies and graphic design production for each client with the ultimate goal of delivering on deadline and exceeding expectations
Collaborate with cross functional teams to brainstorm and align on innovative visual storytelling concepts
Oversee success of art department
Contribute to scoping work and budget development, working alongside VP of Accounts
Delegate assignments to internal and freelance art directors and graphic designers to serve multiple departments
Provide meaningful and insightful feedback to advance the team
Contribute to client pitches
Help guide art direction and create design elements for client projects from concept to completion
Collaborate with Writers, Content Strategists, Video Producers, Web Developers and Account Managers to ensure all assignments are on-brand and client deadlines are met
Incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom content that is optimized for each platform
Contribute ideas to drive the agency forward
Complete select design projects for social media, branding, print materials, website styling and more
Job Description
We’d love for the right person to show off with the following skills:
7-10+ years of design or agency experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a team
Experience creating design project scopes and budgets
Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat. (Premiere is a Plus)
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Meticulous at project file organization, use of project management software, and time tracking, and getting compliance from team members in these areas.
Able to take your own initiative, own your work, but also work collaboratively with teammates in all departments of the agency
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier, Acrobat)
Knowledge of basic UI design principles
Job Requirements
What You Will Love About Us
We believe in taking care of our team. Our market-leading benefits include:
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision–and pet insurance! Staying happy and healthy is a top priority.
Unlimited PTO. We work hard and deliver for our clients, but we also have families and lives outside the office.
Market-leading parental leave policy. Who says you can’t grow your family while growing an agency.
Competitive compensation. We’re looking for top talent.
Loft-style office in West Loop Gate. Steps from Union Station, multiple CTA stops, and all that West Loop has to offer.
About Yakkety Yak
Yakkety Yak is a full-service digital agency in growth mode. We fuse strategy and content production to craft high-impact stories for brands and businesses that care about doing good. Our full-service marketing team expertly combines multi-channel digital marketing to ignite empathy and inspire action. Curious, accountable, authentic, committed and kind- we are building an environment where we can thrive together.
Yakkety Yak is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Yakkety Yak recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
To Apply:
Upload a copy of your resume
Include a cover letter outlining 5 reasons why you are a good fit for our team
Submit a link to relevant work product or professional website
Title : Producer
Department: Communications
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Editorial Director
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Producer to serve as a key member of the communications team, which focuses on external communications through owned, earned, and shared media. The Producer will be responsible for identifying, developing, producing, and communicating compelling narratives that help LCV advocate for our priorities. Responsibilities will include telling stories of our organization and programs, as well as individuals and communities affected by climate change, who are thriving in the clean energy economy, confronting environmental injustices, overcoming barriers to voting, leading the fight for healthier communities, and more.
The Producer will predominantly be responsible for writing, producing, and project managing content, but will also work closely with the Senior Editorial Director to devise overarching narratives, create a storytelling implementation plan, and track LCV’s progress toward grounding our work in stories that emotionally connect with LCV’s key audiences and reflect our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Create high-quality written and video content, and manage relationships with storytellers across the country.
Create content that strategically furthers LCV’s programmatic goals, builds our organizational and programmatic narratives, and results in culturally relevant and competent materials.
Grow LCV’s storytelling efforts in an ethical way. Working closely with other departments at LCV and our state affiliates, identify, support and help build relationships with storytellers who would like to share their experiences to highlight the biggest challenges our democracy and environment face as well as the successes. Prioritize storytellers whose experience and leadership have traditionally been excluded from the environmental narratives and democratic processes.
Collaborate closely with storytellers to help guide and refine their narrative in ways that honestly capture their experience and uplift their leadership while also working to highlight LCV’s organizational priorities.
Manage technical production of content.
Develop, write, edit and lead review of longform content for LCV’s blog, op-eds, etc., and ensure this content reflects our organizational commitment to racial justice and equity.
Create and edit in-house videos, some of which will be on tight deadlines and require quick turn-around.
Project manage contracted video and design projects, working with outside consultants, as needed.
Ensure racial justice and equity are incorporated in pre-production, production, and post-production phases of content creation.
Manage collection of photo and video footage throughout the year, and oversee photo and video shoots, on location when directing content capture in-person is safe and necessary.
Stay up-to-date on video production and storytelling tools and trends.
Support content planning and infrastructure.
Work with the Senior Editorial Director to intentionally plan narrative and story content that will create maximum impact in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Help calendar major content for the year and devise a plan for implementation.
Assist in tracking content to ensure regular examination of our impact, with an eye toward continued improvement and innovation.
Help manage a reliable stable of writers, photographers, designers and film professionals who exhibit cultural competence and bring technical expertise to our narrative and storytelling operations.
Maintain LCV’s storybank.
Support development of a video and photo library for use by the entire organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years experience producing or project managing content, including videos, in a journalism, campaign, non-profit, governmental, marketing, or freelance setting. Experience working with racially diverse storytellers and supporting those storytellers in ethically portraying their experience through different mediums. Experience writing scripts, working with video crews on technical production (shooting, sound, lighting, etc.), editing videos, and using video editing software. Experience managing projects that require giving direction and feedback to contracted writers, photographers, designers, and film professionals. Preferred - Experience managing a photo and video library. Experience managing a storybank.
Skills: Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional video production skills. Ability to work across multiple departmental teams, synthesize input and feedback, and maintain style and tone consistent with LCV’s brand. Ability to multi-task and remain organized while navigating tight deadlines and staying within a predetermined budget. Preferred - Proficiency in photo editing and graphic design software.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partner organizations, state affiliates, consultants, and storytellers, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for on site work, retreats or conferences as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and portfolio that includes video production work to hr@lcv.org with “Producer” in the subject line by October 4, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Sep 17, 2021
Full time
Title : Producer
Department: Communications
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Editorial Director
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Producer to serve as a key member of the communications team, which focuses on external communications through owned, earned, and shared media. The Producer will be responsible for identifying, developing, producing, and communicating compelling narratives that help LCV advocate for our priorities. Responsibilities will include telling stories of our organization and programs, as well as individuals and communities affected by climate change, who are thriving in the clean energy economy, confronting environmental injustices, overcoming barriers to voting, leading the fight for healthier communities, and more.
The Producer will predominantly be responsible for writing, producing, and project managing content, but will also work closely with the Senior Editorial Director to devise overarching narratives, create a storytelling implementation plan, and track LCV’s progress toward grounding our work in stories that emotionally connect with LCV’s key audiences and reflect our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Create high-quality written and video content, and manage relationships with storytellers across the country.
Create content that strategically furthers LCV’s programmatic goals, builds our organizational and programmatic narratives, and results in culturally relevant and competent materials.
Grow LCV’s storytelling efforts in an ethical way. Working closely with other departments at LCV and our state affiliates, identify, support and help build relationships with storytellers who would like to share their experiences to highlight the biggest challenges our democracy and environment face as well as the successes. Prioritize storytellers whose experience and leadership have traditionally been excluded from the environmental narratives and democratic processes.
Collaborate closely with storytellers to help guide and refine their narrative in ways that honestly capture their experience and uplift their leadership while also working to highlight LCV’s organizational priorities.
Manage technical production of content.
Develop, write, edit and lead review of longform content for LCV’s blog, op-eds, etc., and ensure this content reflects our organizational commitment to racial justice and equity.
Create and edit in-house videos, some of which will be on tight deadlines and require quick turn-around.
Project manage contracted video and design projects, working with outside consultants, as needed.
Ensure racial justice and equity are incorporated in pre-production, production, and post-production phases of content creation.
Manage collection of photo and video footage throughout the year, and oversee photo and video shoots, on location when directing content capture in-person is safe and necessary.
Stay up-to-date on video production and storytelling tools and trends.
Support content planning and infrastructure.
Work with the Senior Editorial Director to intentionally plan narrative and story content that will create maximum impact in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Help calendar major content for the year and devise a plan for implementation.
Assist in tracking content to ensure regular examination of our impact, with an eye toward continued improvement and innovation.
Help manage a reliable stable of writers, photographers, designers and film professionals who exhibit cultural competence and bring technical expertise to our narrative and storytelling operations.
Maintain LCV’s storybank.
Support development of a video and photo library for use by the entire organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years experience producing or project managing content, including videos, in a journalism, campaign, non-profit, governmental, marketing, or freelance setting. Experience working with racially diverse storytellers and supporting those storytellers in ethically portraying their experience through different mediums. Experience writing scripts, working with video crews on technical production (shooting, sound, lighting, etc.), editing videos, and using video editing software. Experience managing projects that require giving direction and feedback to contracted writers, photographers, designers, and film professionals. Preferred - Experience managing a photo and video library. Experience managing a storybank.
Skills: Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional video production skills. Ability to work across multiple departmental teams, synthesize input and feedback, and maintain style and tone consistent with LCV’s brand. Ability to multi-task and remain organized while navigating tight deadlines and staying within a predetermined budget. Preferred - Proficiency in photo editing and graphic design software.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partner organizations, state affiliates, consultants, and storytellers, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for on site work, retreats or conferences as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and portfolio that includes video production work to hr@lcv.org with “Producer” in the subject line by October 4, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
We are looking for a high-energy, highly agile Senior Art Director to join our creative team. As an efficient, hardworking, caffeine-fueled group, we expect our team members to be self-motivated, ambitious, and to rise to every challenge every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have a “get it done” mentality, you will be a great fit at Digital Hyve.
Every day is a new challenge and a new opportunity. Our Senior Art Director will work with the creative team to identify client needs and goals, mine for nuggets of brand realness, and create concept-driven solutions that resonate with the end consumers.
The Senior Art Director reports to the Creative Director.
Key Accountabilities
Bring fun, compassion, sincerity, delight, and the “holy sh*t” to every creative project.
Bring big ideas to the table that push the creativity for the brands we work with, in ways they never have before
Develop strong, meaningful relationships and client rapport
Provide mentorship to the creative team, including creative disciplines outside of art direction and design that will benefit from your industry experience
Review projects and provide feedback to junior and mid-level creatives on the team for client work if/when delegated by Creative Director
Take a lead role on web, video, campaign, and branding projects
Attend meetings and brainstorm sessions, taking detailed notes
Presenting work in a manner that reflects the thoughtfulness of our endeavors,while confidently and persuasively selling big ideas
An exuberant work ethic and exacting attention to detail, whether it’s a color system or letter kerning, answering a brief, or staying true to the brand guidelines
Concept and execute materials for brand campaigns or product launches, including social, banners, landing page layouts, video, email; and occasionally print, OOH, POS, radio, and brand collateral.
Collaborate with both strategy and channel leads in understanding best practices in order to deliver creative solutions that meet client business goals and satisfy their brand approach from top to bottom.
Work with our Creative Director, Copywriters, Art Directors, Designers, Digital Marketing Producers, Videographers, and Content Writers to execute highly cohesive and effective digital marketing campaigns.
The qualifications we look for in a talented Senior Art Director
At least 6-8 years of experience in an agency setting
A digital portfolio of work is required and should include examples of branding projects, websites and landing pages, video work, digital marketing campaigns, and traditional creative.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines, while working independently and collaborating.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Superior critical thinking and decision-making skills
Professional demeanor, personable
Experience working in digital and traditional design mediums
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Digital marketing experience highly preferred
Toolsets
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Figma
InVision
Google Suite
WordPress CMS
Jun 11, 2021
Full time
We are looking for a high-energy, highly agile Senior Art Director to join our creative team. As an efficient, hardworking, caffeine-fueled group, we expect our team members to be self-motivated, ambitious, and to rise to every challenge every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have a “get it done” mentality, you will be a great fit at Digital Hyve.
Every day is a new challenge and a new opportunity. Our Senior Art Director will work with the creative team to identify client needs and goals, mine for nuggets of brand realness, and create concept-driven solutions that resonate with the end consumers.
The Senior Art Director reports to the Creative Director.
Key Accountabilities
Bring fun, compassion, sincerity, delight, and the “holy sh*t” to every creative project.
Bring big ideas to the table that push the creativity for the brands we work with, in ways they never have before
Develop strong, meaningful relationships and client rapport
Provide mentorship to the creative team, including creative disciplines outside of art direction and design that will benefit from your industry experience
Review projects and provide feedback to junior and mid-level creatives on the team for client work if/when delegated by Creative Director
Take a lead role on web, video, campaign, and branding projects
Attend meetings and brainstorm sessions, taking detailed notes
Presenting work in a manner that reflects the thoughtfulness of our endeavors,while confidently and persuasively selling big ideas
An exuberant work ethic and exacting attention to detail, whether it’s a color system or letter kerning, answering a brief, or staying true to the brand guidelines
Concept and execute materials for brand campaigns or product launches, including social, banners, landing page layouts, video, email; and occasionally print, OOH, POS, radio, and brand collateral.
Collaborate with both strategy and channel leads in understanding best practices in order to deliver creative solutions that meet client business goals and satisfy their brand approach from top to bottom.
Work with our Creative Director, Copywriters, Art Directors, Designers, Digital Marketing Producers, Videographers, and Content Writers to execute highly cohesive and effective digital marketing campaigns.
The qualifications we look for in a talented Senior Art Director
At least 6-8 years of experience in an agency setting
A digital portfolio of work is required and should include examples of branding projects, websites and landing pages, video work, digital marketing campaigns, and traditional creative.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines, while working independently and collaborating.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Superior critical thinking and decision-making skills
Professional demeanor, personable
Experience working in digital and traditional design mediums
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Digital marketing experience highly preferred
Toolsets
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Figma
InVision
Google Suite
WordPress CMS
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Human Rights Campaign is seeking a creative, strategic, detail-oriented, and dedicated person to lead our talented communications team. The Director of Communications at HRC is a key role in the largest LGBTQ civil rights organization -- a unique organization with a storied history and fresh leadership poised to redefine the organization for the next generation.
The Director of Communications is a regular, full-time position which reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Communications and Marketing and is based in Washington, DC. The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that advance organizational goals and amplify HRC initiatives, as well as managing a team of industry-leading communication professionals.
The Director of Communications works closely with the executive team, including the HRC President. The Director of Communications will work with the SVP to craft strategy, develop breakthrough messages, identify regular rapid response moments, and oversee the daily operations of the communications team and its budget.
Must have a demonstrated ability to lead, respond quickly and strategically, think creatively, deliver on ideas, and work well with others at all levels of the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
The Director of Communications will work with the SVP to provide strategic direction to the department, ensure tasks are consistently and swiftly executed at a high level, and manage a smoothly functioning communications team. The Director of Communications will also provide communications and media expertise to program areas throughout HRC. Specific responsibilities of the position are as follows:
Communications Strategy: Create and execute on a holistic organizational communication strategy that relies on earned media but also incorporates paid media, membership communication and digital/social media. Engage with executive team and program directors to develop strategies to support organizational goals.
Research and message development: Guide quantitative and qualitative message research that benefits the organization or particular issue area and develop messages and talking points based on that research. The Director will ensure that HRC materials across program areas and departments reflect organizational positions and are framed persuasively.
Effective media relations: A strong ability to develop and implement appropriate media relations strategies and tactics for a variety of situations is vital. The Director of Communications will also position HRC to react in breaking news stories and rapid response moments. Strong and demonstrated relationship-building skills and established relationships with national media are required. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and contacts within LGBTQ media are important.
Thought leadership: As the largest nationwide LGBTQ advocacy organization, it is crucial that HRC effectively communicate its leadership on a range of key issues and priorities. Must demonstrate the ability to shape the public conversation about these issues through not only effective media relations, but the placement of spokespersons, columns, and editorials on a variety of issues important to the LGBTQ community and a mainstream audience. Strong and proven writing skills and the ability to seize upon timely events are crucial. Building and maintaining relationships with key broadcast producers and reporters as well as editorial writers and columnists are a practical necessity of delivering on the Communications Director’s responsibilities.
Spokesperson: A strong and demonstrated ability to act as an on-the-record and background source is necessary.
Build relationships: Serve as the main point of contact with campaigns, elected officials, coalitions, stakeholders, and other high-level partners, including celebrity representatives.
Outstanding writing skills: Must have excellent writing skills, including the ability to write speeches, opinion pieces, press releases, statements, and other materials, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. As someone who will oversee the development of this content, the Director of Communications must be able to lead by example, execute when needed, and provide strategic feedback.
Team and resource management: As the primary supervisor for a team of 10+ mid-level and junior communications staff, the Director must be able to mentor and guide other staff while being able to help staff deliver their full potential. The Director will also work with the SVP on planning and administering the department’s budget and outside media consultants.
Principal management: Work closely with HRC President on communications strategy and details, and occasionally travel together. Create a principal communications strategy.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred with at least ten or more years of cumulative work experience in positions of increasing responsibility in communications and media relations or journalism.
Staff and program management experience is required.
Must have a demonstrated record of success in advancing organizational goals and messages by communicating effectively and strategically in the media.
Extensive knowledge of the rapidly-evolving media landscape, including digital and social media.
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, proactive and results-driven, and capable of working collaboratively and handling multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be an experienced manager capable of effectively providing guidance, coaching, and critical feedback to staff both verbally and through written materials including performance reviews.
Prefer experience with department-wide budget development and management.
Proven computer skills including Google G Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills.
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires frequent evening and weekend work to respond to breaking news.
Must be willing to travel at least 15% of work time.
Strong commitment to and interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
Must have exceptional writing and public speaking experience and skills, and be able to represent HRC in a variety of settings, including the media.
Must be creative and strategic, with the ability to balance long-term goals and day-to-day demands.
Good political judgement and a grounding in politics – campaigns, government, or advocacy.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Jun 23, 2020
Full time
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Human Rights Campaign is seeking a creative, strategic, detail-oriented, and dedicated person to lead our talented communications team. The Director of Communications at HRC is a key role in the largest LGBTQ civil rights organization -- a unique organization with a storied history and fresh leadership poised to redefine the organization for the next generation.
The Director of Communications is a regular, full-time position which reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Communications and Marketing and is based in Washington, DC. The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that advance organizational goals and amplify HRC initiatives, as well as managing a team of industry-leading communication professionals.
The Director of Communications works closely with the executive team, including the HRC President. The Director of Communications will work with the SVP to craft strategy, develop breakthrough messages, identify regular rapid response moments, and oversee the daily operations of the communications team and its budget.
Must have a demonstrated ability to lead, respond quickly and strategically, think creatively, deliver on ideas, and work well with others at all levels of the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
The Director of Communications will work with the SVP to provide strategic direction to the department, ensure tasks are consistently and swiftly executed at a high level, and manage a smoothly functioning communications team. The Director of Communications will also provide communications and media expertise to program areas throughout HRC. Specific responsibilities of the position are as follows:
Communications Strategy: Create and execute on a holistic organizational communication strategy that relies on earned media but also incorporates paid media, membership communication and digital/social media. Engage with executive team and program directors to develop strategies to support organizational goals.
Research and message development: Guide quantitative and qualitative message research that benefits the organization or particular issue area and develop messages and talking points based on that research. The Director will ensure that HRC materials across program areas and departments reflect organizational positions and are framed persuasively.
Effective media relations: A strong ability to develop and implement appropriate media relations strategies and tactics for a variety of situations is vital. The Director of Communications will also position HRC to react in breaking news stories and rapid response moments. Strong and demonstrated relationship-building skills and established relationships with national media are required. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and contacts within LGBTQ media are important.
Thought leadership: As the largest nationwide LGBTQ advocacy organization, it is crucial that HRC effectively communicate its leadership on a range of key issues and priorities. Must demonstrate the ability to shape the public conversation about these issues through not only effective media relations, but the placement of spokespersons, columns, and editorials on a variety of issues important to the LGBTQ community and a mainstream audience. Strong and proven writing skills and the ability to seize upon timely events are crucial. Building and maintaining relationships with key broadcast producers and reporters as well as editorial writers and columnists are a practical necessity of delivering on the Communications Director’s responsibilities.
Spokesperson: A strong and demonstrated ability to act as an on-the-record and background source is necessary.
Build relationships: Serve as the main point of contact with campaigns, elected officials, coalitions, stakeholders, and other high-level partners, including celebrity representatives.
Outstanding writing skills: Must have excellent writing skills, including the ability to write speeches, opinion pieces, press releases, statements, and other materials, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. As someone who will oversee the development of this content, the Director of Communications must be able to lead by example, execute when needed, and provide strategic feedback.
Team and resource management: As the primary supervisor for a team of 10+ mid-level and junior communications staff, the Director must be able to mentor and guide other staff while being able to help staff deliver their full potential. The Director will also work with the SVP on planning and administering the department’s budget and outside media consultants.
Principal management: Work closely with HRC President on communications strategy and details, and occasionally travel together. Create a principal communications strategy.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred with at least ten or more years of cumulative work experience in positions of increasing responsibility in communications and media relations or journalism.
Staff and program management experience is required.
Must have a demonstrated record of success in advancing organizational goals and messages by communicating effectively and strategically in the media.
Extensive knowledge of the rapidly-evolving media landscape, including digital and social media.
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, proactive and results-driven, and capable of working collaboratively and handling multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be an experienced manager capable of effectively providing guidance, coaching, and critical feedback to staff both verbally and through written materials including performance reviews.
Prefer experience with department-wide budget development and management.
Proven computer skills including Google G Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet proficiency, and strong verbal communication skills.
Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires frequent evening and weekend work to respond to breaking news.
Must be willing to travel at least 15% of work time.
Strong commitment to and interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
Must have exceptional writing and public speaking experience and skills, and be able to represent HRC in a variety of settings, including the media.
Must be creative and strategic, with the ability to balance long-term goals and day-to-day demands.
Good political judgement and a grounding in politics – campaigns, government, or advocacy.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.