Associate Editor
Project Syndicate is seeking an Associate Editor (AE). This is a full-time position reporting to our Managing Editor and Chief Operating Officer. The primary responsibility of the AE will be to edit newspaper-length commentaries and, as needed, longer-form content such as book reviews and interviews. The AE will also be responsible for writing headlines, tag lines, short summaries, and social media posts, and may be tasked with editing and curating features on the PS website and newsletters on an ad hoc basis.
Core Responsibilities:
- Editing 800-1,000-word commentaries and, on occasion, longer-form content
- Writing headlines and social media posts for edited commentaries
- Evaluating and managing unsolicited submissions
- Assisting with some (minor) website administration and curation of editorial features
- Occasional editing, curation, and production of editorial newsletters
- Other editorial tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent writing ability (US English at a native level of proficiency)
- Demonstrated interest in, and understanding of, opinion journalism
- Strong knowledge of, and curiosity about, world affairs, economics, and public policy
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
- Flexible schedule
Preferred:
- 4+ years of journalism experience in an editing capacity
- Experience with a CMS and email marketing client (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Social media fluency
Additional Information:
- Full-time position
- Remote work
- Competitive salary
- Dynamic organization
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to careers@project-syndicate.org.
All submissions must be in English. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
Digital Data Analyst
The Digital Data Analyst at Project Syndicate is tasked with helping to grow our subscriber base by tracking and analyzing user data, and then using that data to create effective strategies to increase revenue by identifying opportunities to boost traffic, convert readers, and retain and up-sell those already subscribed. This will mean leading certain strategic initiatives such as optimizing the site checkout experience, further refining our paywall, and creating new product offerings from a data-driven perspective. The successful candidate will also develop and implement methods to track and distill insights from multiple data streams (site behavior, revenue data, social media, newsletters, website, and more) to inform other decisions made by the marketing team.
The successful candidate will have experience in measuring digital performance, a good understanding of current trends in online user behavior or e-commerce, and ideally knowledge of news media content monetization. This role affords the opportunity to help shape digital strategy and grow our subscription business. A results-oriented and data-driven mindset, flexibility, the ability to work autonomously, and the drive and willingness to chart a new direction amid shifting responsibilities and priorities is paramount.
Core Responsibilities:
Strategize and lead initiatives to increase digital revenue (user paywall, funnel and checkout optimization, etc.)
Collect and analyze revenue and marketing data from a variety of sources (site behavior, subscription data, on-site messaging, email marketing, newsletters, social media, etc.)
Develop actionable insights in collaboration with colleagues from the marketing team to adjust strategies accordingly and infuse decisions with data
Formulate and implement onsite messaging and email marketing A/B tests
Maintain and improve our data tracking infrastructure
Manage relationships with external data-tracking vendors
Key Skills/Experience (required):
3+ years of experience in a digital data-focused role (e-commerce, performance marketing, paid social, etc.)
Demonstrated track record of using data to inform decisions within a marketing or commerce role
Knowledge of and experience working with a number of digital marketing and data management technologies (such as Mather, Deep.Bi, MailChimp, Tableau, TrustPulse, and Google Merchant Center)
Desire to function as a strategic marketer and also orchestrate tactical components of marketing campaigns and revenue-oriented initiatives
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with a high level of detail
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Native-level English
Passion for the news and current events
Key Skills/Experience (preferred):
1+ years in a strategic role developing and implementing revenue-generating strategies
Experience in the news media business
To apply, interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to careers@project-syndicate.org.
All submissions must be in English. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
Assistant Project Manager: Grants and Impact
Project Syndicate is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team.
The successful candidate will be an extremely organized self-starter who is passionate about the media and interested in philanthropy. He or she will have strong research skills, admin experience, and a desire to learn about media impact.
The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with our CEO and Deputy Managing Editor, who oversee our grant and partnership portfolio. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, can meet tight deadlines, and has exceptional attention to detail. Familiarity with grant proposals and their management as well as data research and tracking is a plus.
This is a dynamic position – part research, part administrative, part reporting – that will allow the qualified candidate to learn about grant making processes for media organizations from start to finish.
Core Responsibilities:
Grant management support, including (35% roughly 7 hours/week):
Tracking grant KPIs and milestones to ensure we meet requirements
Overseeing reporting, call, and meeting schedules
Taking minutes and creating agendas for internal and external calls
Updating, maintaining, and creating new partner tracking sheets
Monitoring grant application and reporting deadlines
Ad hoc website and newsletter administration related to special projects (topic page curation/promotion; newsletter scheduling, support, and creation)
Reporting and research, including (40% roughly 8 hours/week):
Searching for publishing data and impacts
Creating ad hoc publishing reports
Supporting outreach for our author impact initiative
Creating impact reports (solicit feedback, online research, write draft reports)
Support- and contributor-related research for special projects
Other admin duties as needed, including (25% roughly 5 hours/week):
Organizing grant and sponsorship contracts, applications, invoices, etc. and tracking deadlines, payments, etc
Providing administrative and logistic support for workshops, trainings, panels, and other PS events
Key Skills/Experience (required):
2+ years of experience in a research/writing role and/or media
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Native-level English
Experience in searching, collecting, and analyzing/interpreting/evaluating information
Experience using Press Display, Lexus Nexus, Meltwater, or similar search programs a plus
Passion for the news and current events
Bachelor’s degree or higher
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package and a dynamic work environment.
To apply, interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to careers@project-syndicate.org.
All submissions must be in English. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.
