DC--New Media Communications Manager--Center for Democracy & Technology

Job Title New Media Communications Manager
Job Contact Email hr@cdt.org
Employer Center for Democracy & Technology
Posted 02/02/09
Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Center for Democracy and Technology is a non-profit public interest group, based in Washington DC and San Francisco, CA, dedicated to keeping the Internet open, innovative and free. CDT is one of the world’s premier Internet, technology and civil liberties advocacy organizations, working at the cutting edge of policy issues concerning free expression and privacy in a digital age. For more information please visit http://www.cdt.org .

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Center for Democracy and Technology is seeking a highly skilled writer and editor to serve as its New Media Communications Manager. You must have the ability to write clear, compelling prose in different styles, voices, and tones for multiple audiences. As CDT expands its Internet presence, the new media manager will play a key role in writing and editing content as well as managing CDT's presence in social networks and the blogosphere. The candidate will be expected to identify new and creative ways to bring CDT's message to a broader audience online. The new media manager will work closely with the Director of Communications and other senior staff to ensure that CDT's message is adapted properly for new media vehicles. Working with the Communications staff you will also take part in creating multimedia packages that calls for proficiency using video, photography and audio hardware and software. New media manager will also be responsible for monitoring the media and pitching story ideas to editors. The new media communications manager will also function as managing editor of CDT's PolicyBeta blog.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Writing and Editing:
# Press releases, blog posts, special reports, Op-Eds, columns
# Provide editorial support for staff issue experts
# Managing Editor of PolicyBeta, CDT's blog
# Scripts and storyboards for multimedia content
# Online campaign content
# Daily message generation using new media tools, such as Twitter

New Media Management
# Build and manage CDT's online new media efforts for social networks, Web 2.0 communication tools (such as Twitter) and online forums
# Monitor and manage CDT's presence in social networks and blogosphere
# Seed new media sites, blogs and forums with messages highlighting CDT mission and publications

QUALIFICATIONS
# At least 2-5 years experience in journalism, public relations or social media
# Degree in related field
# Superlative written communication skills
# Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritize effectively
# Experienced multimedia skills, both in content creation (video, photography, audio) and editing/content creation software
# Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
# Experience developing and pitching story ideas to editors and reporters.
# Comfortable in a busy, team environment and be adept at prioritizing multiple projects within tight deadlines

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT also offers excellent benefits, including health care and dental coverage, retirement plan, and generous vacation and parental leave.

TO APPLY

Please send and email explaining your interest in the position, along with a resume, and two-three writing samples to hr@cdt.org. Deadline: February 20, 2009.

The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.