Public Knowledge has a great job opening for someone passionate about webdesign, social media and finding balance in copyright policy while fighting for an open internet. PK is hiring a New Media Associate:
“The Web Content and New Media Associate will work with Public Knowledge (PK) outreach and legal staff to ensure that PK’s website is regularly updated, relevant, timely and widely dispersed through the use of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube). Public Knowledge is a growing, internationally prominent consumer advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. that works to defend citizens’ rights in the emerging digital culture.”
The position focus on internet outreach through both the PK website (which is build on drupal) and other social networks, including Youtube, Twitter, facebook, and emerging tools.
PK is looking for a college graduate with a passion for technology, public policy, media reform and activism. Candidates should have strong communications skills, be a quick learner and able to produce high-quality results on tight deadlines.
Recommended Skills:
- Basic web design (HTML/CSS)
- graphic design
- video production
- social media experience
- Drupal experience
- web activism experience is a plus!
This is a fulltime position with benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of less than 1,000 words to Mehan Jayasuriya (mehan [at] publicknowledge [dot] org). This is the type of communications positions more nonprofits should add to thier communications team.
Thx Kevin Donovan for pointing this out on the FC Blog. The FC blog is a great place to watch for free culture internships and job opportunities.
