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JOB: Design and Photography Assistant, Communications Editorial Assistant

Role: Design and Photography Assistant

Start Date: September 2019

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with designing and producing materials for print and web distribution.

  • Be primary staff photographer at events, meetings and photo shoots.

  • Operate A/V equipment to record events and run livestream presentations

  • Troubleshoot technical problems in the field

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Windows and Mac, HTML/CSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive.

  • Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, video production and digital photography required.

  • Advanced knowledge and experience using DSLR cameras with interchangeable lenses.

  • Experience with livestreaming platforms strongly preferred but not required.

  • Proven track record of problem solving while working independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to work well with students, staff and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and work style preferences.

  • Demonstrated interest in supporting and promoting Public Health within NYU and to external audiences.

To apply, please email resume, cover letter and portfolio to chris.alexander@nyu.edu.

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Role: Communications Editorial Assistant

Start Date: September 2019

Responsibilities:

  • Be a natural storyteller, able to uncover the “hook” in any story and write entertaining, educational and aspirational content.

  • Write clear and engaging copy for a broad audience across multiple platforms (website, social media, blogs etc) with the goal of increasing the visibility of GPH and support its mission.

  • Independently conceptualize, research and draft unique written articles, features and editorials to promote the work of faculty and students, highlighting their academic and global public health accomplishments.

  • Research emerging public health news stories and trends.

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary writing, editing and oral communications skills.

  • Obsessive attention to detail and stellar ability to organize information.

  • Experience with research, proofreading, and fact-checking.

  • Work efficiently on multiple projects under deadline, though not at the expense of the quality of your work.

  • Ideal candidate has a background in journalism, communications, marketing or creative writing.

  • Knowledge of Windows and Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp/Emma, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive.

  • Proven track record of problem solving while working independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to work well with students, staff and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and work style preferences.

  • Demonstrated interest in supporting and promoting Public Health within NYU and to external audiences.

To apply, please email resume, cover letter and portfolio to chris.alexander@nyu.edu.

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