Fellowship Opportunities

Applications are open for the Ochberg Fellowship, the Dart Center's flagship program for veteran and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy. The application deadline is September 30, 2016, click here to apply.

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking applicants for their 2017–2018 fellowship programs

Brookings is looking for a Senior Fellow, Center for East Asia Policy Studies

Job Opportunities

Reveal is hiring two investigative reporters

Foreign Policy is looking for an Asia editor

Awesome International Women's Media Foundation reporting opportunities

Attention journalist interruptors: Great opportunity to work with our friends at PRI's Women's Lives

In need of help? These are some confidential help hotlines you can reach out to immediately.

Adolescent Suicide Hotline 800-621-4000

Adolescent Crisis Intervention & Counseling Nineline 1-800-999-9999

AIDS National Hotline 1-800-342-2437

CHADD-Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 1-800-233-4050

Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD

Cocaine Help Line 1-800-COCAINE (1-800-262-2463)

Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

Domestic Violence Hotline/Child Abuse 1-800-4-A-CHILD (800 422 4453)

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline 800-662-HELP

Ecstasy Addiction 1-800-468-6933

Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188

Family Violence Prevention Center 1-800-313-1310

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)

Gay & Lesbian Trevor HelpLine Suicide Prevention 1-800-850-8078

Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse) 1-800-477-4111

Help Finding a Therapist 1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)

Incest Awareness Foundation 1-888 -547-3222

Learning Disabilities - (National Center For) 1-888-575-7373

Missing & Exploited Children Hotline 1-800-843-5678

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Panic Disorder Information Hotline 800- 64-PANIC

Post Abortion Trauma 1-800-593-2273

Project Inform HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline 800-822-7422

Rape (People Against Rape) 1-800-877-7252

Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

Runaway Hotline 800-621-4000

Self-Injury (Information only) (NOT a crisis line. Info and referrals only) 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673

Sexual Abuse - Stop It Now! 1-888-PREVENT

STD Hotline 1-800-227-8922

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

Suicide & Crisis Hotline 1-800-999-9999

Suicide Prevention - The Trevor HelpLine (Specializing in gay and lesbian youth suicide prevention). 1-800-850-8078

IMAlive-online crisis chat

Teen Helpline 1-800-400-0900

Victim Center 1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255)

Here are some great opportunities you should tap into today! #BeBOLD

NEWSEUM COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Job Type: Full time

Location: Washington, DC

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the director of marketing and public relations, the communications manager is responsible for management of the Newseum’s email marketing, social media accounts and website. The position is responsible for detailed execution of numerous projects in a fast-paced environment that support various elements of the Newseum business including exhibits, special events, fundraising, education and the destination itself.

Responsibilities:

• Work to grow the Newseum’s rapidly expanding e-newsletter subscriber base. • Manage the museum’s day-to-day social media activity, identify exciting and engaging content to post, ensure the museum maintains a robust schedule of social activity 365 days a year. • Coordinate and manage the editorial content for the museum’s monthly newsletters and other email communications. • Work with colleagues from departments across the organization to ensure all initiatives are being communicated effectively and efficiently. • Work closely with the senior online producer and public relations team to monitor and grow web site traffic, keep the online calendar current, and generate content for the news section of the website. • Develop monthly, quarterly and yearly reports that detail the growth of the organization’s digital communications efforts. • Assist the department in the development and administration of the annual marketing plan, budget, advertising and special-event campaigns. • Participating in, and contributing to, various strategy and creative sessions. • Researching new promotional opportunities and maintaining a catalogue of prospective media and marketing partnerships. • Trafficking marketing deliverables and maintaining the museum’s creative digital assets. • Supporting initiatives led by the Director of Group Sales and the Director of Marketing and Public Relations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and four to six years of professional marketing experience, preferably in an attractions, tourism or entertainment field. • Expert in online e-newsletter communications tools. Sprout Social, Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience preferred. • HTML proficiency and experience with WordPress CMS. • Excellent project-management and organizational skills, with very strong attention to detail. • Familiarity with AP style and exceptional writing/editing skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday, August 12, 2016

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your cover letter, resume, and two references to:

Newseum Human Resources Department 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001

E-mail: [email protected]

Please attach these materials as ONE document or PDF and name it LastName_FirstName.

Public Information Officer at the Office of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ)

Location: Washington D.C.

OPEN:    June 16, 2016

CLOSE:     Open until filled

INTRODUCTION:

This position is located in the office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ). The mission of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) is to provide direction, guidance support and coordination to the District’s public safety agencies to develop and lead interagency public safety initiatives to improve the quality of life in the District’s neighborhoods.

This position functions as the Public Information Officer for the Department, responsible for increasing communications between DMPSJ and its stakeholders in support of the Department's mission. Incumbent has primary leadership and overall responsibility for achieving the agency's objectives in the areas of employee communications, information services, and media and public relations. As principal Public Information Advisor, incumbent provides expertise and guidance during the development of policies, programs, and decisions, in order to ensure that effective communication strategies are incorporated into operations across the cluster. Arranges for media coverage of departmental activities. Also, arranges for interviews with the Deputy Mayor and/or other appropriate Agency staff.

Apply here: http://mota.applytojob.com/apply/PTJbYx/Public-Information-Officer

Legislative Assistant for Texas Democrat - Capitol Hill

Position Available: Legislative Assistant

Vacancy Announcement Number: MEM-238-16

Office/Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: August 29, 2016

Salary Level/Range: Commensurate with experience

Proposed Starting Date: Immediate

Job Summary:

Active Texas Democrat seeking enthusiastic, well-organized Legislative Assistant in a fast-paced team-oriented office. Portfolio includes but is not limited to: energy, transportation, veterans affairs and armed services. Applicant must be able to multi-task, have strong work ethic and the ability to work flexible hours. Ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of Hill legislative experience. This is NOT an entry-level position. Individual interested in this position must have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Willingness to also serve as driver to Member a major plus. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-BYS PLEASE.

2016 Fall Interns - Huffington Post Politics

Job Description

The Huffington Post's DC bureau is seeking an intern to work closely with the reporters and editors on the Politics team. Our intern is considered an integral part of the bureau -- no office duties or coffee-fetching; you will work side-by-side with the staff in the HuffPost newsroom. Our intern can expect to be fully immersed in politics and given a crash course on life as a reporter at a national publication. We are looking for a political junkie with strong reporting, writing and research skills. He or she must be able to work well both independently and with a team, absorb constructive criticism and have a passion to learn about politics, policy and journalism. This is great opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of new media and get first-hand exposure to how The Huffington Post works.

This is a paid internship which will run from September - December of 2016. This internship is open to current college students as well as recent graduates.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Pitching and writing stories

- Covering events

- Researching content

- Learning the ins and outs of social media and how the Politics page works

- Staying up-to-date on all the latest political news

- Other general assignments working closely with HuffPost Politics editors and reporters

- General administrative duties

Qualifications

Requirements for Success:

- Strong research and writing skills

- Insatiable appetite for political news and extensive knowledge of national politics

- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box

- Meticulous dedication to detail

- Ability to receive constructive criticism and learn from the feedback

- Familiarity with social media preferred

Apply here: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/Aol/95088876-huffpost-politics-intern-fall-2016

Reveal News Investigative Fellowship

The lack of diversity in the investigative journalism community is striking. Just look around at any leading investigative journalism conference to witness the glaring absence of journalists of color. The impact of this disparity can be profound. It affects the kinds of stories that are pursued, the sources consulted and the journalism produced. The result is an incomplete narrative shaped by the very sector of journalism intended to reveal the most about our society and the world.

Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting is launching a new project-based fellowship for emerging journalists of color. The Reveal Investigative Fellowship will emphasize development of investigative reporting skills andpromote diversity in journalism by helping build a pipeline of investigative reporters whose diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests will enrich the entire profession.

The fellowship, made possible through the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is intended for experienced working journalists already employed by another media outlet. Full-time freelance journalists also are encouraged to apply.

This fellowship opportunity is extended to journalists of color nationwide,with a particular focus on those reporting from or about underserved areas of poverty in the American South and the Southwest, as well as urban areas.

Fellows will travel to CIR’s San Francisco Bay Area headquarters for several consecutive weeks of embedded training. The rest of the yearlong fellowship will be spent at their home outlets or communities.

Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend and a full year of mentoring and guidance from Reveal editors, producers and reporters. Support from Reveal staff will include coaching on data analysis, document requests, interviewing and vetting of sources, interviewing for audio and more – tailored to each fellow’s needs. In addition to the stipend, the fellowship pays for attendance during the fellowship year at the Investigative Reporters and Editors national conference or another investigative conference.

By the conclusion of the year, the fellows are expected to produce an investigation (a single story or series) for their home outlets and for one or more of Reveal’s properties, which include an hourlong public radio show broadcast on 300 stations nationwide, a podcast and the RevealNews.org website. Freelance journalists will have their projects published across one or more Reveal platforms and, where appropriate, receive assistance in pitching their work to a relevant outlet.  

Selection of the fellows begins with an application that includes an investigative story proposal. Reveal will help the top candidates refine their pitches and select up to four fellows a year for each of the next three years. Those finalists not chosen for the first year may reapply the next year. Text, multimedia and radio/audio reporters and producers all are encouraged to apply.

Before being awarded a fellowship, all finalists working at a home outlet will need to provide a letter from a supervising editor confirming the outlet’s willingness to allow the journalist to participate and co-publish the resulting work. If not selected, applicants’ story ideas will remain confidential.

Digital Assistant 

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Digital Assistant to join our Digital team.

Principal Responsibilities

The Digital department is responsible for engaging and growing the community of people who support EMILY’s List online. The department works closely with the Development, Communications, and Campaign teams to ensure our online program advances the organization’s fundraising, growth, messaging, and electoral priorities. The Digital Assistant plays a crucial role on this team, ensuring our online properties are up to date, that our email campaigns are executed in a timely manner, and that special projects are planned and executed efficiently. 

Specific Duties

Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Digital, including scheduling duties;  Manage digital team daily and weekly meetings; 

 Publish day-to-day updates to the EMILY’s List website;

 Help draft content for our email program, social media assets, and the website as directed; 

Set up emails and landing pages; 

Help manage the EMILY’s List store and digital merchandise promotions;

Contribute to the digital team’s weekly brainstorms and planning meetings; 

Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk staff as needed; 

Other projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

 The Digital Assistant must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work independently to meet deadlines. Candidates should be familiar with HTML, Excel, online fundraising, and advocacy. Ideal candidates will have experience working or interning in digital or communications, preferably in a political or nonprofit organization. Strong writing skills and a sense of humor are necessary. Candidates should be able to handle multiple projects at once, work well under deadline, and understand that the internet isn’t a 9 to 6 kind of job. 

College degree and an interest in electing pro-choice Democratic women required. EMILY’s List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to [email protected], - subject line “Digital Assistant.”

SEIU 

Union Organizer-in-Training / Health Care Campaigns 

Oakland, CA 

We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing. 

For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families. 

The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers. 

Building one-on-one relationships with workers.

Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders. 

Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward. 

Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.

Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts. Required 

Qualifications: 

Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice. 

Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends. 

Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.

Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization's technology tools. 

Ability to work independently as well as with a team. 

Willingness to conduct work site and home visits. 

Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills. 

Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

 Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use. 

Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis within California is required. 

Fluency in English/Mandarin or English/Spanish is a plus (not required). 

If offered an Organizer-in-Training position, you will be required to relocate to Oakland, CA . Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU. 

Compensation: 

Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $38,764/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, $570/month car allowance, $60/month cell phone allowance, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried, over-time exempt position. 

Application Requirements: 

A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan. SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/7hm5ytdskj P

Vice President For Communications 

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a leading nonprofit policy institute, is seeking a talented, strategic leader to oversee its dynamic communications team and work closely with its leadership and policy divisions. The Center shapes key policy debates on federal and state government policies and programs on a range of budget, tax, social insurance, and poverty issues. It produces highly respected, accessible, and timely research and analyses on critical issues facing policymakers and the nation. It’s widely cited by media; consistently shapes news stories and editorials in major national and regional publications; distributes papers, blogs, and other content through its well-trafficked web site; produces high-quality graphics and video content; is very active on social media; and responds rapidly to breaking policy developments.

 The Vice President will develop and oversee strategies to broaden the Center’s reach to its key audiences, which include federal and state policymakers, opinion leaders, media, national and state partner organizations, and the public writ large. He/she will develop communications plans, create and shape messages, conduct media training for Center policy analysts, and oversee staff who work closely with the nation’s leading print and broadcast reporters, columnists, editorial writers, and bloggers in promoting the Center’s work. He/she will manage a staff of about 10 that includes traditional and digital media specialists, writers, graphic designers, and web specialists, and will work closely with outside consultants on a regular basis. 

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans that focus on influencing national and state public policy debates. Candidates must have a successful track record in day-to-day communications strategy and tactical implementation, rapid response, and longer-term planning and evaluation. Candidates should also have significant management experience. They should have excellent written and oral communications skills and the ability to work successfully in a very collegial environment. Familiarity with issues related to budget and tax, health, and /or low-income policies and programs is preferred. 

Salary: 

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options, life and long term disability insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts and generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules. 

To apply, send a resume and cover letter via email to Sherry Ettleson of Ettlesonsearch4jobs.com at [email protected]. 

Please use subject line: CBPP VP Communications. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. 

The Center is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur against an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

  US Senate Campaign - Scheduling and Operations Job Opportunity 

A top tier campaign for U.S. Senate is looking for enthusiastic, politically-minded applicants for a position as a scheduling and operations assistant. This is an amazing opportunity to get hands on experience on a competitive U.S. Senate campaign. 

Responsibilities: 

o Assist the Operations Team with Day-to- Day Office Management 

o Communicate with building management 

o Work with the Operations Team to handle logistics between Democratic campaigns in the state 

o Maintain office, kitchen and bathroom supplies 

o Liaise with various campaign departments to ensure everyone has the supplies they need to do their work 

o Work with Campaign Manager to ensure efficiency within the campaign 

o Help the Scheduler Handle the Candidate’s Calendar 

o Ensure that the Candidate has all preparation materials necessary for events and meetings 

o Handle logistics for the Candidate’s campaign events 

o Help to book the Candidate’s travel 

o Track the Candidate’s day-to- day schedule o Help to organize and track invitations and scheduling requests 

 o Track and submit paperwork needed to Compliance Team

  o  Generally assist with ensuring that the campaign runs smoothly 

The Flint Water Crisis has been raging for over two years and undoubtedly, women and children have been among those severely affected. Not only by medical conditions ranging from memory loss, vision loss, hair loss and more, but also the accompanying financial burden. 

There are a number of organizations seeking to fill the gap, but they can’t do it without our help. Take a look and donate today.  

 Convoy of Hope - You can support Convoy of Hope with donations here.

 Flint Child Health & Development Fund  - focused on the medical and educational needs of children affected by the water crisis. 

Save the Children - ensures pregnant women, families and providers have access to healthy food and early childhood development programs. 

Flint Water Response Team - a compilation of all  the information and resources regarding government and charitable assistance for residents. It also provides information on charities helping in Flint.

Flint Water Fund - they distribute water throughout the city every day. They still need help purchasing  more water filters and bottled water.

Catholic Charities of Genesee County - Cooking requires clean water, so Catholic Charities is serving meals every day at its three soup kitchens. They are also accepting donations of bottled water and filters to help prepare the food as well as clothing and personal hygiene products.