Data & Society Research Institute is a creative and eclectic community filled with passionate people working to generate and amplify incisive original research. We are seeking a Communications Manager to aid the Director of Communications by managing the day-to-day priorities of the communications team and implementing processes for our internal and external relations projects. This position is based out of our New York City office, starts this spring, and reports to the Director of Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Manage internal workflows with Asana, calendars, and schedules that provide clear benchmarks for team;
• Track internal drafts for research staff (e.g. white papers, op-eds, on-spec material, pitches) and provide copyediting to drafts and products;
• Circulate internal status updates to keep researchers and staff apprised of upcoming communications deadlines, launches, and works-in-progress;
• Manage the “Points” blog on Medium by refining drafts, tracking contributors, and maintaining and communicating an editorial calendar in consultation with the Director of Communications;
• Manage the day-to-day work of a Communications Assistant and Design Lead, soliciting and managing contractors on an as-needed basis (e.g., graphic and interactive designers, multimedia producers, and copyeditors);
• Monitor internal communications lists and conversation channels (e.g., Slack) to track shifting priorities and substantive debates amid our research teams and themes;
• Advise the Director of Communications on how internal developments affect project timelines and overall communications strategy;
• Ensure that the Data & Society mission and identity is clear, accessible, and intuitive in external output.

• Provision media training and coaching for researchers;
• Organize workshops to share Data & Society’s insights with journalists and other media professionals;
• Provide additional editorial support to op-ed drafts developed by expert researchers.

Qualifications:

• Deep experience in project and people management, with increasing levels of responsibility;
• Evidenced professional familiarity with the tech sector, writ large;
• Experience coordinating complex media campaigns and communication outputs for specialist audiences, especially in the technology sector or in academia;
• Ability to work independently, spot opportunities, and move quickly to take advantage of them;
• Excellent writer and editor. Experience managing digital editorial projects a distinct plus.

Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017

Full position posting and application details

To Apply: submit the following to jobs@datasociety.net

1. A cover letter explaining your interest in this role, how you learned about this opportunity, your background in managing teams and projects in the past, and why you would be a good fit for this position. Please include how you came to learn about this positon, as well as the name, affiliation, and contact information for two professional references.
2. Your resume/CV

The work and wellbeing of Data & Society is strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, age, creed, color, culture, experience, national origin, religion or ancestry, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, pregnancy, and more. We welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Data & Society complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.