“Data & Society is an NYC-based research institute dedicated to addressing social, technical, ethical, legal, and policy issues that are emerging because of data-centric technological development. D&S brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, activists, policy creators, journalists, geeks, and public intellectuals to gather, debate, and engage one another on the key issues introduced by the increasing availability of data in society.”

Applications accepted until position is filled

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The Role

1. You will serve as Data & Society’s primary press liaison, helping inform and connect journalists with expertise within the Institute and its wider network. You will also help to prepare Data & Society’s researchers to respond to and work productively with journalists and journalistic publications.
2. In addition, you will be called upon to contribute your editorial expertise to the full range of Data & Society’s communications. You will help edit researchers’ work to make it broadly accessible, and you will help the communications team translate research for different audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Media strategy development and implementation;
• Cultivation and expansion of an active network of journalists, editors, publishers, and pundits;
• Helping to organize and host workshops for journalists on data and society issues;
• Coaching and provisioning of training for researchers on media-related topics as needed (in media relations, writing for the public, etc.);
• Editorial and writing support to expert researchers and the D&S Communications team;
• Working closely with research teams to track findings and develop media strategy around relevant work.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of news media experience, ideally both editorial and journalistic;
• Able to work independently, spotting opportunities and moving quickly to take advantage of them;
• A supportive personality, with the desire to enable others to shine;
• Excellent editor and writer;
• Experience coordinating media campaigns and communications for different audiences.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. your resume/CV
2. two writing samples
3. links to your online presence (website, social media, etc.)
4. cover letter telling us why you would be perfect for the job

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about the position. Questions about the opportunity or process will not reflect negatively on your application.

The work and well-being of Data & Society is strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities.