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CURRENT OPENINGS
EXECUTIVE
EDITORIAL
ONLINE
RESEARCH CENTER
LIBRARY
MARKETING
EXECUTIVE
Director of Corporate and Foundation Underwriting
The new position, which will report to EPE’s president, will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating new fund-raising and sponsorship programs to meet current and long-range revenue projections. Ability to manage and cultivate relationships, strategic-thinking skills, a proven record of prospecting and securing foundation and corporate underwriting, and a strong interest in media and publishing required.
The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic self-starter with exemplary communications skills. Must be highly organized, results-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, and work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the organization. Expertise in Web-based fund-raising a plus. Some travel required.
EPE, well-regarded as the premier source of news and information about K-12 education, is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among policymakers, practitioners, and the public of important issues in American education. Recognized as playing an integral role as part of the nation’s small but influential sector of nonprofit journalism, EPE is aggressively pursuing new print and online opportunities to extend its reach. Current revenue sources include advertising and subscription income as well as significant foundation support for specific editorial projects.
Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Congenial office near Metro just outside Washington, D.C. Send resume and work samples to: Editorial Projects in Education, Department VBE, 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. EOE
EDITORIAL
Reporter
Education Week, the respected, independent newspaper of record for K-12 education, is seeking an intellectually curious reporter to write news, news analysis, trend stories, and features, and to contribute to special projects. This is a chance to report for a national audience of decisionmakers and administrators about a high-profile area of public policy. The successful candidate will be a versatile journalist able to produce incisive, explanatory journalism for the newspaper and to file breaking news stories for our continually updated Web site.
Qualifications include at least three years of reporting experience, ability to juggle multiple assignments, and reliability at meeting deadlines. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits. Congenial workplace in a vibrant suburb just outside Washington, D.C.
Send cover letter, resume, and writing samples to:
Education Week
Dept. KD
6935 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-5233
Or you may reply online to NewsRoom@epe.org.
ONLINE
Online Producer/Editor
Edweek.org, a national non-profit news site covering K-12 education, seeks an Online Producer to contribute to the overall management of edweek.org, and to serve as primary editor of one of the site’s growing news channels. We are looking for someone who understands online news, as well as social-networking sites and viral marketing campaigns.
Primary Responsibilities
• Daily production and updating of edweek.org;
• Production manager for one of edweek’s channels;
• Monitoring/updating social networking portals;
• Managing/reviewing blog content;
• Moderating online chats;
• Compiling e-newsletters;
• Assisting with multimedia content;
• Creating original graphics.
Preferred Qualities
• Proven journalistic experience and strong grasp of online journalism;
• Knowledge of journalistic principles and ethics;
• Experience with AP style;
• Sound editorial/news judgment;
• Experience with social networking sites, such as Facebook, myspace, Flickr, youtube,and online community-building;
• Ability to manage self and others;
• Basic HTML and CSS skills;
• Must be able to take a joke.
Would be Nice
Experience with:
• Content management systems;
• Shooting and editing basic video for the Web;
• Flash, Photoshop, blog software, audio/video editors, and Quark or InDesign
Other:
• A bachelor's degree is required.
We offer excellent retirement and company-paid medical benefits. Located in Bethesda, the office is metro-accessible and includes fitness facilities. For a better understanding of who we are, visit our Web site at www.edweek.org.
Online Community Intern
Do you use multiple social networking services, write for a blog, or lead discussions on web forums? How would you like to apply those skills as an intern for an online journalism operation, and gain valuable job experience at the same time?
Edweek.org, a national non-profit news Web site covering K-12 education, seeks an online community intern to help manage our online community and contribute to viral marketing and social networking campaigns on behalf of the organization.
Responsibilities include:
• monitoring comments and forum posts for inappropriate content;
• managing one or more social network profiles or channels;
• performing outreach to bloggers and social bookmarking sites;
• promoting a sense of community through participation and feedback;
• occasional web design or production tasks in support of these activities.
Qualifications:
The position requires experience engaging with several social media applications and web communities, good writing and editing ability, basic HTML skill, a strong work ethic, and a highly developed sense of humor. Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Experience with CSS, graphic or multimedia editing, or blogging or content management system software a plus.
We welcome interns with an interest in social media, journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.
Web Editorial Intern/teachermagazine.org
Teachermagazine.org, a national online Web site that covers K-12 education, offers editorial internships each spring, summer, and fall. The online magazine covers the teaching profession, school policy and culture, and the people who influence education. Interns update content for the Web site, including writing briefs and articles, managing the homepage, and preparing e-newsletters. Great opportunity to gain online journalism skills. Qualifications: Strong writing skills, comfort with the Web, attention to detail, ability to work independently. Experience with photoshop, html, and Web editing tools a plus. Graduate students or college students working toward a career in journalism or education are encouraged to apply. Interns are paid $10/hour and must be able to work at least 15 hours a week for 12 to 15 weeks.
We welcome interns with an interest in journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.
Please send resume, cover letter and samples via e-mail to: . EOE
RESEARCH
Research Associate
The Editorial Projects in Education Research Center seeks a bright, energetic Research Associate to join its dynamic team. Editorial Projects in Education (EPE) is the non-profit organization that publishes Education Week, Teacher Magazine, and edweek.org. The EPE Research Center conducts annual policy surveys, collects data, and performs analyses that appear in the Quality Counts, Technology Counts, and Diplomas Count annual reports of Education Week. The Center also contributes data and analysis to special coverage in EPE publications, conducts independent studies, publishes the monthly Research Connections Newsletter, hosts live web chats on research topics, and maintains the Education Counts and EdWeek Maps online data resources.
Research Associates engage in all major activities of the Research Center, which include: conducting literature reviews, drafting instruments for our annual state policy survey, interacting with state officials and vetting survey responses, collecting and analyzing data, developing content for annual reports and the Center’s Website, writing research reports and briefs, communicating findings to the public, and managing research interns to support the Center’s work. Associates should demonstrate initiative and are expected to thrive in a team environment and handle multiple projects on deadline.
Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree in education, public policy, or social sciences
• Familiarity with the fields of education and public policy
• Background in quantitative data analysis
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel and SPSS, with experience manipulating large databases
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Salary commensurate with experience. EPE offers a dynamic work environment and excellent benefits, with offices convenient to Metro just outside Washington, DC. Send a resume with cover letter and a writing sample to: Research Director, 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, or by email to . EOE
LIBRARY
News Library Intern
Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week and Teacher Magazine, has an opening for a fall intern to work in the EPE library. This is a temporary, part-time paid position, 10-16 hours per week.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic not-for-profit organization and gain focused, supportive training and professional experience in the field of special librarianship. Working closely with the EPE librarians, the intern will participate in providing information services to support the activities of an energetic and dedicated staff of reporters, editors, and web and research professionals. Routine responsibilities will center on general library functions with opportunities to gain additional experience, as described below.
• Provide occasional research and reference support for staff.
• Respond to reference requests from outside clients.
• Assist in book and serial cataloging, check-in and light shelving of materials in the library.
Additional Opportunities for Specialized Professional Experience:
Contribute to Education Week’s online newspaper by researching links related to content.
• Assist in adding content and updating the library web pages.
• Assist in the planning and development of a pilot “virtual reference desk” service.
Qualifications:
• Library background/education, with a special interest in news libraries and/or education
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. Resumes with cover letter should be e-mailed to kdorko@epe.org.
EPE is a non-profit publishing organization, dedicated to informing educators nationwide about pre-K through 12 education policy issues. We offer a convenient workplace in the heart of Bethesda, free exercise classes in our on-site gym and a friendly atmosphere where you can grow professionally. EOE
MARKETING
Marketing Intern
Marketing Intern needed to fill the role of part-time assistant within our marketing and sales departments. The candidate will provide support to both our marketing department and sales team for approximately 15 hours per week.
Requirements:
- Experience with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.;
- College degree (either expected or completed).;
- Ability to work well within a professional office environment.;
- Ability to work independently and address numerous requests; multi-tasking a must.;
- Ideal candidate will be responsible, professional and a have a strong attention to detail.;
Job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Responding to client inquiries and entering client information into our sales database.;
- Mailing out media kits and other marketing materials.;
- Compiling reports and lead lists to support sales team.;
- Filing expense reports;
- Copying, faxing and variety of other administrative tasks.;
Compensation is $10/hr. Flexible schedule is possible although three shifts per week is desired. Business casual environment. Dependent upon future circumstances, those who prove themselves competent in fulfilling these responsibilities may eventually be given higher-level tasks and opportunities. EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. Resumes with cover letter should be e-mailed to marketing@epe.org. EOE