We are looking for talented people to join us in the following roles as we work on a number of challenging new initiatives in both print and digital media.
P.R. Coordinator
Overview:
The New Yorker is seeking a P.R. coordinator to help the communications team promote the magazine, Web site, and radio show, “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” across broadcast, print, and digital outlets. This is a project-based, freelance position. Ideally, the coordinator would work from The New Yorker’s office in lower Manhattan; however, we will consider remote applicants.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Read embargoed articles from the forthcoming New Yorker and write enticing copy for the weekly press release.
• Assist with coordination of the press strategy and press release for each issue, as well as promotion of online content and “The New Yorker Radio Hour.”
• Help conceptualize, build, and maintain media lists used to pitch magazine and Web stories and radio-show segments.
• Help coordinate promotion of and do outreach for magazine and Web stories and radio-show segments.
• Track all media generated for the magazine, Web site, “Radio Hour,” and events, as well as for New Yorker writers and editors.
Candidates must have:
• College degree with one to two years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and reading-comprehension skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to work quickly and with precision on breaking-news stories.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and current events.
• A knowledge of and interest in the history, style, and voice of The New Yorker.
• Familiarity with Office products (e.g. Word, Excel) and Google Suite (e.g. Docs, Sheets), as well as social-media networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat).
Interested applicants should e-mail Natalie Raabe, director of communications, at natalie_raabe@newyorker.com and include two to three writing samples in addition to a résumé.
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