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Communications Associate

Summary

The SSRC seeks a Communications Associate to work closely with the Senior Projects Manager (Communications & IT) and the Systems Manager & Developer on a broad range of communications activities. The right candidate will have a mix of technical, graphic design, and editorial skills, as well as an interest in public issues and the social sciences. Someone who can quickly learn and adapt to a variety of new systems and software would be well-suited to this position.

Description

Founded in 1923, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit, international organization devoted to improving the quality of social science research and bringing necessary knowledge to public issues. Its communications department works to promote the SSRC and its mission through multiple public-facing Web sites, branded publications (both print and online), public affairs programming, and other communications and PR-oriented activities.

The SSRC seeks a Communications Associate to work closely with the Senior Projects Manager (Communications & IT) and the Systems Manager & Developer on a broad range of communications activities. The right candidate will have a mix of technical, graphic design, and editorial skills, as well as an interest in public issues and the social sciences. Someone who can quickly learn and adapt to a variety of new systems and software would be well-suited to this position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Graphic design/communications background preferred; training or interest in the social sciences is an asset.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years graphic design, web editing/design experience.
  • Working knowledge of CSS and HTML, and Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign) required.
  • Knowledge of any (or all) of the following is an asset: PHP, Wordpress CMS, Linux, Sharepoint, Microsoft CRM, Database systems and XML. Interest in learning more about each is a requirement.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Team player who is also self motivated and can work independently.
  • Ability to juggle many tasks while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Productivity Suite.
  • Familiarity with producing and editing multimedia materials for audio/video related web content.

Responsibilities

  • Create, conceptualize, develop and execute graphic design work for Council programs, using the Council’s stylesheet within the established branding system.
  • Conceptualize, develop and implement graphic designs and layouts for web based projects.
  • Collaborate with external designers on major print projects; execute smaller print projects; coordinate with printing companies on order specifications, timelines and deliveries.
  • Design and deploy branded electronic newsletters for various Council initiatives.
  • Manage content on the Council website (and related sites), including layout design, development and graphic work.
  • Conduct digital media research (video/audio/photographs), organizing Council digital content and obtaining copyright permissions when necessary.
  • Execute customization of various Council websites, including blogs, essays, wikis and collaborative online workspaces.
  • Liaise with program staff on web related requests.
  • Report on web traffic through Google Analytics, manage Google Adwords campaign.
  • Additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending on interest and capacity.

Terms, Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; $1,500 annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.

Application Information

applications@ssrc.org – please indicate “Communications Associate” in the subject line.

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Human Resources Communications Associate Search Social Science Research Council One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201

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applications@ssrc.org

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Search Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

SSRC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. However, please know that U.S. federal law requires all U.S.-based employees to provide proof to their employer of their eligibility to work in the U.S.