PBS NewsHour has an immediate opening for an Audience Engagement Specialist. In this position, you will be responsible for promoting the PBS NewsHour brand, correspondents and content to our online users, using a variety of interactive media.  Your goal will be to increase the NewHour’s audience and deepen the engagement.

As the Audience Engagement Specialist, you will:

·    Write and/or edit press releases

·    Create/maintain a list of key contacts, including, but not limited to: influencers, bloggers, reporters and independent content creators

·    Identify best practices and tools to engage and build our audience

·    Propose and submit content for award submissions

You have:

·    Proven experience building communities via social media and an interest in the ongoing evolution of journalism in social media

·    Experience working with different types of digital media

·    Knowledge in a wide range of areas, including news, arts, health, science and public policy

·    Knowledge of Photoshop, Constant Contact and Vocus is helpful.

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