Friday, February 20, 2009

[CW:MONTHLY] Get the Job

Assistant Web Editor: The Center for Public Integrity
Washington, DC

Want to hold your government and corporate institutions accountable and have some fun at the same time?

The Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative journalism organization in Washington, DC, is looking for an assistant web editor to join our highly innovative and entertaining web team. This position reports to the Web Editor and is responsible for promoting the Center through social media and by developing relationships with other members of the media, specifically relevant bloggers.

In addition, he or she will maintain the Center's Google AdWords account and develop and implement other opportunities to promote our work; assist with designing, mounting, and laying out projects and blog items; and generally contribute to the digital production and dissemination of the Center’s work. This position brings with it the opportunity to edit items and blog about issues affecting the public interest. We are looking for candidates with web production experience who are knowledgeable about communicating through online social media and networks (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.) and will bring ideas for how to more effectively disseminate Center content digitally. Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, ExpressionEngine (or any CMS), and strong relationships with the blogging community a plus.

Most of all, we are looking for candidates who are committed to our values and mission.

Salary $30,000 per year with excellent benefits. We are located at Farragut Square with easy access to Metro (red, orange, and blue lines). We are committed to diversity in the workplace.

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