{"id":955,"date":"2008-06-25T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-25T18:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlwpen.com\/?p=955"},"modified":"2008-06-25T13:32:00","modified_gmt":"2008-06-25T18:32:00","slug":"job-opening-at-the-wmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/2008\/06\/25\/job-opening-at-the-wmc\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opening at the WMC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Women’s Media Center <\/a>has just announced an opening for a Media Director. Know anyone? Pass it on! This is a fantastic job for the right person. Here’s the scoop. -GWP<\/span><\/p>\n

Description: The Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Media Center (WMC) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005 by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem to make women visible and powerful in the media. The WMC is looking for a Media Director in its New York City office starting immediately. This person will build relationships with press (print, broadcast, local, national, entertainment and news), pitch women-centered storylines and spokespeople to the media, act as a resource to journalists and train women to become better media spokespeople.<\/p>\n

Job Responsibilities
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Build and maintain relationships with media professionals including print, broadcast, local, national, entertainment and online reporters, editors and producers
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Pitch stories to media professionals, resulting in maximum coverage and visibility for women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s perspectives
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Oversee and administer media spokesperson training program in New York City
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Identify, research and document trends and developments within the media industry and recommend\/implement WMC media campaigns
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Provide rapid response media support to organizations and individuals trying to raise the visibility of issues of importance to women and lead the WMC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rapid response efforts
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Field media requests-sometimes on very tight and\/or off-hour deadlines-maintaining contact databases, organizing resources, assisting reporters with stories of importance for women and assisting WMC-identified spokespeople with booking & preparation for interviews
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Plan, write, edit and send materials including press releases, alerts, e-mails and letters to media professionals
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Monitor assigned media outlets on a daily basis and track issues pertaining to the WMC.<\/p>\n

Qualifications
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 *Required: Strong written and oral communication skills (writing samples will be requested)
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 *Required: At least four years of work within media or communications in some capacity
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 *Required: Demonstrated success in media relations (examples of media placements \u00e2\u20ac\u201c written or broadcast – will be requested)
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 *Required: Demonstrated knowledge of women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s issues.
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Media rolodex a must
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work under pressure
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Excellent relationship-building skills and extremely positive attitude required
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Web knowledge and savvy a must
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Background in being interviewed by print, online and broadcast media a plus
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Demonstrated commitment to team work among staff and volunteers
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual identities
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Research skills a plus
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Bachelor\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s degree a must
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Excellent knowledge of word processing, database programs, internet research
(Lexis Nexis and Bacons) and spreadsheet programs<\/p>\n

Supervision:
The Media Director is supervised by the Vice President of Programs and Administration.<\/p>\n

Compensation:
Salary is between $68-75,000 depending on experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Escalating vacation beginning with three weeks; Paid sick days and holidays; and Organization-paid health benefits for employees.<\/p>\n

Contact:
Glennda Testone
glennda@womensmediacenter.com
No phone calls please.
Note: The Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Media Center cannot pay for relocation at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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