HonestAds.org Seeks Marketing Associate (P/T, NYC)

HonestAds.org is a non-profit focused on educating the public about the deceptive and emotional aspects of political advertising.  We’re currently working on a unique immersive and entertaining exhibit on political advertising at a major museum in Ohio; a book on political nomenclature; an HonestAds-related blog “The Polygraph.”  You’ll be in Soho in a flexible environment open to new ideas that appreciates initiative and resourcefulness.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can wear a number of hats and can work approx. 20 hours/week.

Required Qualities:

  • Solid social media skills
  • Working understanding of Photoshop
  • Some knowledge of WordPress or other content management system
  • Strong grammar skills

Preferred Qualities:

  • Knowledge of email systems like MailChimp or iContact
  • Graphic design skills
  • Strong writing skills & enjoyment of writing
  • Interest in politics

Job Description

On any given day, you may be:

  • adding copy and imagery to the website;
  • consolidating information and putting together “reports,” or first drafts of posts for our blog “The Polygraph”;
  • helping put together press releases and press lists;
  • posting on facebook, tweeting, and checking out what others are saying on the web;
  • doing secondary research on the web or through libraries;
  • sussing out information for a museum exhibit launching summer 2016;
  • sitting in on related meetings.

Depending on your skill-set, you may also be putting together online ads and other graphic promotional materials.

Start Date

ASAP

Location

The office is in Soho on Spring Street between Greene and Wooster, close to almost all subways. We are quite small & share space with another small non-profit.

Salary

Hourly rate, dependent on skills & experience.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to talk@honestads.org with subject line “Marketing Associate Position”