{"id":12065,"date":"2010-06-09T02:04:35","date_gmt":"2010-06-09T06:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2010\/06\/09\/online-writer-for-the-u-s-japan-council-washington-dc\/"},"modified":"2010-06-09T02:15:33","modified_gmt":"2010-06-09T06:15:33","slug":"online-writer-for-the-u-s-japan-council-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2010\/06\/09\/online-writer-for-the-u-s-japan-council-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Online Writer for The U.S.-Japan Council (Washington DC)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S.-Japan Council (www.usjapancouncil.org)<\/strong> is an educational 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes U.S.-Japan relations and is currently seeking a communications associate who can support the Council\u2019s website content editing, online marketing, member communications, program promotions, and design efforts.<\/p>\n

As a new non-profit organization, the Council is seeking a candidate who is interested in an exciting opportunity to establish the Council\u2019s communications strategy, establish an online presence, and apply effective push and pull marketing efforts through traditional and new social media.<\/p>\n

RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Develop editorial content for the website, monthly e-Newsletter, press releases and marketing tools. Prepare drafts of marketing materials (e.g., brochures, program announcements, membership information, etc.)
\n\u2022 Contribute ideas for multimedia and interactive content to increase the reach of the Council and to retain engaged audiences.
\n\u2022 Create graphics and layouts, including e-Newsletter templates, website templates, web content, logos, marketing brochures, fliers, event registration pages, and invitations.
\n\u2022 Maintain and update the Council\u2019s website.
\n\u2022 Provide basic software program training to staff, as needed (e.g. \u2013 Salesforce.com, Constant Contact).<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Strong written and verbal communication skills. Command of web content development
\n\u2022 Web development skills (required): basic HTML, CSS; experience with Express Engine, WordPress, Dreamweaver
\n\u2022 Graphic Design skills (preferred): Adobe Creative Suites
\n\u2022 E-Newsletter (preferred): Democracy in Action, Constant Contact or others
\n\u2022 Basic video editing skills (preferred)
\n\u2022 Experience in Online database (preferred): Salesforce.com
\n\u2022 Google application skills (Google sites, Calendars, Analytics \u2013 preferred) \u2022 Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail
\n\u2022 A Bachelor\u2019s degree in graphic design, web design, visual communications, or other related field is preferred
\n\u2022 2-3 years media\/communications experience (preferred)
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\nTO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, and examples of website work to hr@usjapancouncil.org. Successful candidates will be requested back for a phone or in- person interview and contacts of 2-3 professional references will be required at the time of the interview.<\/p>\n

Please note that the position is based in the Washington, DC & Vicinity area. The U.S.-Japan Council does not support relocation services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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