Project Management Solutions inc.: Internet, Film, and Media Fellowship

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Internet, Film, and Media Fellowship | 1Sky

Internet, Film, and Media Fellowship

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – August 17, 2010

Internet, Film, and Media Fellowship: Oct, 2010 - March, 2011

1Sky (www.1Sky.org) is a highly collaborative national campaign in the United States catalyzing a society-wide movement in support of bold federal action to jumpstart a clean energy economy and tackle global warming pollution. The 1Sky campaign was formed in 2007 and now combines over 600 allied organizations nationwide and a team of 37 including organizers in 19 states in a campaign driven by powerful field and organizing, voter education, and Internet and communications strategies to communicate a highly visible public demand for Congress and the president to take bold action. 1Sky has 15 staff in its national headquarters located in Takoma Park, MD.

1Sky is seeking a smart, hard-working, and technically proficient Internet, Film, and Media fellow for a three or six-month paid fellowship with our Internet Team. This fellow will help develop and maintain a cutting-edge website, implement online education and advocacy campaigns, and ensuring the visibility and impact of 1Sky. S/he reports to the Online Communications Coordinator, and works closely with the Internet Director and Online Communications Associate. Successful applicants will enjoy a career-enriching experience to produce published Web-related content, video, and projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather images and text for website content pages and content calendars
Create online campaign update videos on a bi-weekly basis
Maintain marketing and promotional efforts with various video channels
Create rapid response campaign items for website (images, action forms, tell-a-friend pages)
Assist with social network posts and updates on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr
Author 1-2 blog posts per week, including weekly round-up post
Maintain monthly reports
Log all external blog mentions and press hits lists
Research climate material for blog postings, social networks, content

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong written and verbal skills
Background in Microsoft Office, Basic HTML code, Internet search, and social media sites (Twitter and Facebook usage is recommended)
Digital video filming and editing skills; familiarity with video channels such as YouTube and Vimeo
Interest in authoring and searching through various blogs aggregators and search sites
Experience with image or photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop or Pixelmator) is a plus
Working towards or having completed Bachelors degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Interest in environmental or climate-related issues, online grassroots organizing, or nonprofit online communications
Self-starter who enjoys tackling new projects with minimal supervision
Enjoy working under pressure, under deadline, and can think quickly on your feet
Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility
Patience, a sense of humor, and good social interaction skills

START DATE: Monday, Oct 4

SALARY: Monthly stipend

SUBMISSIONS: Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) references from your most recent employment and/or education.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling, apply as soon as possible.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: jobs@1sky.org, putting Job Application: Internet, Film, and Media Fellow in the subject line.

NOTE: We are only accepting applications by email. Please do not make any inquiries about the position or the status of your application. Because of the volume of applicants we anticipate, we cannot respond individually to each application. We will directly contact those applicants who are of interest.

1Sky is an equal opportunity employer. We carefully consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.