Title: Media & Communications Specialist
Organization: DataKind
Hiring through: ReWork
Location: New York City, NY
Type: Full Time
Min Experience: Mid Level
WHO WE ARE: DATAKIND
We are a fast growing nonprofit that harnesses
the power of data science in the service of
humanity. We bring pro bono data scientists
together with organizations that are dedicated to
solving the world's most pressing challenges.
Every day, mission-driven organizations apply to
us with their data science needs. We then work
to understand their pain points, how their
organization works and, most importantly, how
their data and other data sources can be used to
make the biggest impact on the world.
We've helped the
<
http://blogs.worldbank.org/opendata/scenes-from-a-dive-what-s-big-data-got-to-do-with-fighting-poverty-and-fraud>World
Bank estimate poverty from satellite imagery,
teamed with the
<
http://www.datakind.org/projects/going-mobile>Grameen
Foundation to improve their mobile knowledge
programs in Uganda, and joined the
<
http://shareable.net/blog/datakinds-vision-of-a-data-driven-social-change-movement>Red
Cross in using fire data and open city data to
understand where fires are most likely to occur.
We've gained a prominent voice in both the data
sector and the social entrepreneurship world and
you can find word of us in
<
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/oct/03/datakind-london-data-dive>The
Guardian,
<
http://www.economist.com/news/international/21564831-innovative-charity-rallies-geeks-good-cause>The
Economist,<
http://mashable.com/2013/02/25/big-data-self-regulation/>Mashable,
and the
<
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/data_for_change>Stanford
Social Innovation Review. See this
<
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fZ3xXXeVrIQ>TEDx
video for more about what we do.
WHAT WE NEED: MEDIA & COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
While we believe data science can be a game
changer for organizations working to tackle the
world's toughest challenges, it's still a new
concept so many people don't realize how powerful
it can be. Reporting to the Managing Director of
Capital & Growth, we're looking for a
"partner-in-crime" to join our current Head of
Communications and Culture in a key new role that
will focus on developing DataKind's media
presence to build awareness about how data
science can be applied for social good.
You'll be a relentless idea generator, thinking
of new creative ways to expand our presence and
get our brand out into the world. You'll dive in
and take action, bringing those ideas to
life--before anyone asks you to do so. You don't
need, or want, micro-management. Rather, you're a
self-starter and thrive having the space to take
projects on, execute fully, and continuously run with them.
Your impeccable storytelling skills will shape
our message to connect with the right audience at
the right time, building on the foundation we've
already laid. Your experience with media and
external communications poises you to play the
role of strategic planner and implementer. You've
proven these skills time and again by leading
successful media campaigns and external communication strategies.
YOU'LL OWN KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE TEAM INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
· Expanding our media presence including
actively seeking out new speaking and PR
opportunities, developing relationships, and representing DataKind when needed.
· Elaborating the current communications
strategies in order to strengthen DataKind's brand and positioning.
· Managing external communications
including newsletters, blogs, social media,
speaking engagements, public events, etc.
· Experimenting with new marketing ideas,
gathering and monitoring data on response rates, and informing further action.
· Juggling a high number of internal and
external requests while maintaining focus and strong prioritization.
· Managing external vendors and
contractors on technical design or development projects.
· Managing web design and development
projects and ensuring web content is up to date.
· Drafting, editing and proofreading a
variety of materials including newsletters, blog
posts, reports, action alerts, press releases,
and fundraising appeals, ensuring that content is
up-to-date, consistent, and attractive.
YOUR LIFE AT DATAKIND WILL BE STELLAR.
· You'll join a team culture that sets
high standards, values new ideas and innovative
approaches, and supports individual growth.
· You'll enjoy our awesome new offices in
NYC which are located within Civic Hall, or our growing team in San Francisco.
· You'll thrive in open and flexible work
spaces where colleagues challenge you to learn
and grow, are open to collaboration, and expect
you bring a sense of humor with your "A" game.
· You will receive a comprehensive and
benefits package with room for growth.
WHO YOU ARE:
· A strategic storyteller. You have an
excellent ability to communicate through diverse
media and have a strong portfolio of blogs,
proposals, newsletters, press releases, etc. You
also think and act strategically to enable each
piece to fit together into the larger picture.
· A relationship builder.You're a natural
at developing and managing relationships with a
diverse community of stakeholders. You can
accurately and effectively represent your team to
reporters, vendors, community members, and everyone in between.
· Into the details, always. At the core,
you love writing, and you possess a strong
passion for the power of words. Your exemplary
grammar and communication skills will be key,
too. You are extremely attentive to accuracy, and
have superb proofreading and editing skills.
· Service-oriented. You have a service
mind-set. You've had experience with customer
service in the past, whether in a professional
setting or a volunteer capacity. You've built up
a skillset in addressing needs and asks, and
managing expectations as well as timelines.
You're known for your "can-do" attitude and always being graciously helpful.
· A natural monitor. You need to know
your hard work is being received. You love
knowing who is reading your content, where they
are seeing it, and how they are responding to it.
You like gathering the data to best inform the direction of your work.
· Adaptable. You enjoy being part of a
fast-paced, highly collaborative team that values
rigorous analysis and mission alignment. You're
known to be poised under pressure and possess good judgement.
· Visually creative. You might not be a
designer by training, but you have an eye for
design and can effectively contribute to visual
media. You can develop the message, including
some of the aesthetics, to resonate with diverse
targeted audience, and add the final polishing touches.
· Passionate. You're inspired and
empowered by DataKind's mission to harness the
power of data science in the service of humanity.
You're eager to join a team culture that sets
high standards, values new ideas and innovative
approaches, and supports individual growth.
AT-A-GLANCE "MUST-HAVES":
· 5-7 years of experience, with 3+ years
in communications, branding, marketing, etc.
· Project management experience.
· Customer service oriented.
· Strong writing skills.
· An eye for design.
THINK THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU?
Please complete the following application to the
role of Media & Communications Specialist at
DataKind through this link -
<
http://bit.ly/1UCLkCI>
http://bit.ly/1UCLkCI.
Although applications are being reviewed on a
rolling basis, those forwarded on or before July
4th - Monday, will be prioritized, thus, we
encourage you to submit yours soon.
The application will be a 2-part process. If your
background and experience align, you will be
asked to complete a short-answer questionnaire
designed to replace a cover letter. Please take
your time with them and copy in your answers from a separate document.
Next, if you are chosen as a finalist, you will
first be interviewed by ReWork and then by DataKind.
The final step in the hiring process will be to
arrange personal reference calls to confirm
details of your work history and performance.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU'RE SELECTED AS THE NEW MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST?
You'll be invited to join our team in NYC or San
Francisco. If you have any questions about the
role, please feel free to email us at
<mailto:talent_at_rework.jobs>talent_at_rework.jobs.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Best,
Marhian V. Escuro
Skype ID: immaan03
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Received on 2016-06-22 08:23:35