From: Jan Strout [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:07 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Job Opening at The Women's Media Center Great opportunity! Jan Strout co-director, Reclaim the Media www.reclaimthemedia.org <http://www.reclaimthemedia.org/> 206/251-0880 Job Posting, For Immediate Posting Media Director Description: The Women's 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. Job Responsibilities * Build and maintain relationships with media professionals including print, broadcast, local, national, entertainment and online reporters, editors and producers * Pitch stories to media professionals, resulting in maximum coverage and visibility for women's perspectives * Oversee and administer media spokesperson training program in New York City * Identify, research and document trends and developments within the media industry and recommend/implement WMC media campaigns * Provide rapid response media support to organizations and individuals trying to raise the visibility of issues of importance to women and lead the WMC's rapid response efforts * 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 * Plan, write, edit and send materials including press releases, alerts, e-mails and letters to media professionals * Monitor assigned media outlets on a daily basis and track issues pertaining to the WMC. Qualifications * *Required: Strong written and oral communication skills (writing samples will be requested) * *Required: At least four years of work within media or communications in some capacity * *Required: Demonstrated success in media relations (examples of media placements - written or broadcast - will be requested) * *Required: Demonstrated knowledge of women's issues. * Media rolodex a must * Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work under pressure * Excellent relationship-building skills and extremely positive attitude required * Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines * Web knowledge and savvy a must * Background in being interviewed by print, online and broadcast media a plus * Demonstrated commitment to team work among staff and volunteers * Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities and sexual identities * Research skills a plus * Bachelor's degree a must * Excellent knowledge of word processing, database programs, internet research (Lexis Nexis and Bacons) and spreadsheet programs Supervision: The Media Director is supervised by the Vice President of Programs and Administration. 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. Contact: Glennda Testone [log in to unmask] No phone calls please. Note: The Women's Media Center cannot pay for relocation at this time. Check out our new Web site and blog at http://www.womensmediacenter.com <http://www.womensmediacenter.com/> _______________________________________________ MediaJustice mailing list Post: [log in to unmask] List info: https://lists.mayfirst.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mediajustice To Unsubscribe Send email to: [log in to unmask] Or visit: https://lists.mayfirst.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/mediajustice/jan%40re claimthemedia.org You are subscribed as: [log in to unmask]