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The position of digital content creator requires a creative individual with excellent writing and reporting skills and experience writing for digital platforms.  This individual will be responsible for generating ideas easily, writing quickly and turning in clean copy on deadline. He or she should be highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects at once and feel comfortable in both content creation and production roles.   Specifically, the responsibilities include: Conceive, pitch, report and write articles for website publishing content daily Write other digital content as needed Create content to align with content strategy and conceive content to drive audience growth Upload content into Drupal based CMS and/or onto various social media platforms Maintain expertise in SEO and social promotion Generate content for the site and social media outlets as well as producing articles, quizzes, slideshows and other interactive features Use Adobe Photoshop to crop images for use on the website and social media platforms Assist as need with social media copy, video or Facebook Live events The successful candidate will possess the follow experience and skills: BA in English, Journalism or related field. At least one year experience. Excellent writing skills and two or more years of experience writing digital content Strong reporting, interviewing and research skills Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop Experience working in a content management system Positive attitude and familiarity with working as part of a team Knowledge of, experience with, and enthusiasm for social media platforms Experience with search engine optimization

Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Job Summary Under general supervision, responsible for the production and retention of a profitable book of business within an assigned territory that is consistent with overall Bond and Specialty Insurance/Business Unit strategies and objectives. This role does not manage others. Primary Location New York City - New York - United States Job Category Underwriting Position Type Experienced/Professional Target Openings 2 Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities General Responsibilities: Underwriting new and renewal business. Building and maintaining productive relationships with agents and brokers. Consistently achieving budgeted financial results. Collaborating with BU and region colleagues as well as internal/external business associates. Sales, agency development and management. Underwriting & Pricing: Underwrites and assesses risk for small to mid-size renewals and new business items in conjunction with BU strategies. May underwrite larger renewals. Considers different approaches toward risks to maximize profitability. Makes appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority. Underwrites moderately complex-to-complex accounts/risks. Manages the submission and underwriting process for own agency plant, working with more experienced underwriters if outside authority. Can easily articulate whether or not account is within or outside underwriting appetite/strategy, along with the reasons for that determination. Independently sets account strategy, occasionally partners with AEO or MD to set account strategy. Makes recommendations to underwriter 2, as appropriate. For P & C, may act as an Underwriter 2 for Processing and Underwriting Procedures for Small Accounts (PUPS). May input financials and is able to calculate key ratios and more complex financial metrics, drawing conclusions about the financial health of an account. In addition to, or in lieu of, financials, may review other key metrics; makes decisions regarding pricing, capacity, terms and conditions based on those analyses on complex accounts. Proactively collaborates with regional and Home Office underwriters Maintains accurate underwriting documentation and information. Meets quality assurance standards May act as a Region or industry resident expert. Underwriting Operations: Manages flow of new and renewal business. Agency Management/Relationship: Lead or participate in agency training sessions. May be sought out by broker/agent for his/her expertise regarding industry and local issues. Primary agency or broker relationship is producer / internal broker. Sales Management/Marketing: Leverages agent/broker relationships to drive new business opportunities via existing relationships as well as where there is no existing relationship; continually prospects for new opportunities. Achieves and/or surpasses agency/broker visibility goals. Acts as a business partner to agents and brokers. Uses strong negotiation skills and deep product knowledge to meet the needs of the account. Develops agency plant sales/business plan. Sales activities should include some of the larger and more important agency/brokers/clients. Participates in, and may lead, underwriting/agency meetings. Actively contributes in Region and/or Business Unit sales meetings. Regularly attends agency/broker events and/or industry functions. Takes the initiative to partner with colleagues in other Bond and Specialty Insurance or Travelers BUs to cross sell all Travelers products. Is able to utilize analytics and tools to assist in the sale and pricing (if applicable) of accounts. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience is required. A current/valid drivers license is required. Education, Work Experience & Knowledge 3-6 years of underwriting experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Industry Knowledge: Understands the local insurance marketplace, industry business operations, critical issues and financial drivers that affect the BU, region and local office. Is able to apply that understanding to the sales plan, pricing strategy and underwriting strategy. Continuously seeks out market insight from others and uses acquired knowledge to assist less experienced employees. Product Knowledge: Knowledge of BU products/coverages and pricing and the linkages to strategy and can easily explain them to others. Understands organizational and regulatory rules, policies and procedures and effectively employs that knowledge in day-to-day work. Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Able to proficiently use all Bond and Specialty Insurance technology tools. Can negotiate skillfully in routine situations. Able to gain the trust of others quickly. Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results. Can identify current or future problems or opportunities; able to analyze, synthesize and compare information to understand issues; able to identify cause/effect relationships and can explore alternative solutions to support sound decision making. Able to remain energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands. Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills. Can provide service excellence to internal or external clients. Able to exercise sound judgment, make decisions and commit to a position. Has the ability to work with and include people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives. Can seek out, build, foster and maintain productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results. Can work with others in situations where a team is mutually responsible to produce a result. Can takes ideas different from own seriously; able to share responsibility and collaborate with others; accepts criticism well. Able to self-reflect on strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve. Can seek out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things. Can act as a role model for employees and keeps a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with stated values; follows through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions. Environmental/Work Schedules/Other Requires travel minimum 20% of time. Physical Requirements Operates standard office equipment. Requires extended periods of computer use. Requires extended periods of sitting. Licensing or Certificates A current/valid drivers license is required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.

Vice Dean for External Relations and Development Columbia Business School Columbia University New York, NY https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/ https://www.columbia.edu/ Columbia University is committed to the advancement of knowledge and learning at the highest level and to conveying the products of its efforts across the world. Embodying this mission, Columbia Business School (CBS) develops transformative ideas and leaders – from the very center of business. The School's M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. and Executive Education programs cultivate builders of enterprise who create value for their stakeholders and society at large. CBS further prepares these students for career success by connecting their classroom education to the trading floors, board rooms, and retail stores where theory is put into practice. Columbia Business School is equally committed to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts and tools which advance the understanding and practice of management. The Vice Dean for External Relations and Development will serve as the chief development officer for the School, working with some of the most generous philanthropists of this generation. Alongside the Dean, the Vice Dean will cultivate, solicit and steward transformational philanthropic support to advance the School's mission. The Vice Dean will also lead a dynamic team of 50+ experts focusing in the areas of corporate and foundations relations, alumni relations, individual giving and strategic communications. To apply or to refer candidates, please contact Jon Derek Croteau, Ed.D., Vice President for Client Relations, at http://bit.ly/COLUMBIABUSINESSSCHOOL Apply Here PI101172645

Development Assistant, Donor Systems Job ID 2017-3690 Job Locations US-NY-New York Position Summary : NRDC is seeking a Development Assistant in our NY Office. This position provides administrative support to individuals in our Development Department: The Eastern Director of Major Gifts, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, two Portfolio Managers in the New York Major Gifts Department, the Donor Systems Team and others in the department as needed. This position will assist with the cultivation, stewardship, and management of NRDC’s Major Gifts donors and prospects as well as other external relationships, and will also provide extensive administrative support in planning for NRDC Major Gifts cultivation events. Job duties will be 80% administrative and will include preparing letters, general correspondence and donor briefings; creating and maintaining donor and income tracking spreadsheets; researching donor prospects and current donors; maintaining major gifts databases and recording donor interactions; scheduling, recording, and gathering materials for meetings; processing expenses and invoices; assisting with gift entries on our development database; and other tasks as needed. Responsibilities Calendar management for supervisors, scheduling meetings and preparing meeting materials Assist with event planning tasks Record meetings and distribute meeting minutes to ensure that action items are kept on track Conduct research on prospective and existing donors and developing short, written summaries Prepare expense reports and process invoices Handle travel arrangements for supervisors Coordinate catering, AV equipment, and other logistics for conferences/meetings General administrative tasks such as filing, mailing, printing, copying, faxing and distributing documents Ensure proper donor activity tracking in database, including contact information, major gift call reports, event attendance and moves management stages Process and acknowledge gifts in a timely manner Provide regular standing reports and ad hoc reports as needed General Database processing and data entry Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to manage priorities and workflow Experience and comfort working with high profile individuals Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Nonprofit database experience, Salesforce and or Donor Direct preferred Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously work on multiple projects NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.   We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.   To apply, please visit  www.nrdc.org/jobs  and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing  1-800-889-4422 . For further information about NRDC, please visit  www.nrdc.org

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is looking for career-minded individuals with a passion and commitment to public service to join our distinguished rotational program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2017 or Spring 2018. This is your chance to join the Port Authority as we connect the region in new ways for generations to come. If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey does. We run some of the busiest and most critical transportation facilities in New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. It takes a dedicated team of over a thousand men and women to operate these facilities safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of customer service. Our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.   About the Program: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2017 or Spring 2018. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in approximately four different business functions. Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to explore many different areas such as operations, finance, transportation, human resources, etc. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of the Port Authority as a whole. Past Leadership Fellows have contributed to key regional capital programs, learned the nuts and bolts of policy development, and managed the challenges of daily operations at our transportation facilities. The breadth and depth of these experiences are critical in preparing Leadership Fellows to be future leaders within the agency. Leadership Fellows are presented with a variety of developmental opportunities that range from one-on-one coaching to structured mentoring and various targeted training programs. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, or related business functions. Qualifications General Skills Leadership Fellows are selected based on academic achievement, analytical and communication skills, and work experience. The selection process for the program is highly rigorous and consists of multiple rounds of interviews, including a qualitative interview, a competency-based panel interview, and multiple assessment exercises Academic Skills Students graduating with a graduate degree in fall 2017 or spring 2018 are eligible to participate in the Program. Candidates should possess a record of academic achievement in the areas of public administration, business administration, public policy, urban planning, public finance, economics, transportation management, or a related discipline. Professional Skills Candidates must have a clear interest in a career in public service management. Candidates must demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical, quantitative, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation and political acumen. Candidates must be flexible and enthusiastic about experiencing all the Port Authority has to offer, including areas that are not necessarily aligned with their professional backgrounds. At least one year of work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, government, or related fields is preferred. How to Apply: To apply, candidates should click on the Apply Now button and submitting a document containing their resume and responses to the essay questions. The deadline to apply for the 2018 Leadership Fellows Program is Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:59pm EST.  Timeline : First-round interviews for the Program will begin in January. Second-round interviews will take place in February. Final selections and offers to selected candidates will be made in March. Our 2018 Leadership Fellows cohort will begin in July. This timeline is subject to change. Instructions: To be considered for the position you must respond to the both of the essay questions below. Please upload your essay responses and resume as one document in the section of the online application that prompts you to upload your resume. Each essay response cannot exceed 250 words. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Applications that do not include a resume and an essay response will be considered incomplete and will not be moved forward in the selection process. As part of our interview process, your essay will be evaluated for further candidacy consideration. Essay Questions Describe how you have used your leadership abilities to promote a positive culture in your school or organization. As a future manager/leader, what steps would you take and what skills would you apply in developing and supporting people that work for you? Compensation & Benefits The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. About the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than $23 billion in annual wages and $80 billion in annual economic activity. Our portfolio of facilities includes the George Washington Bridge, JFK, Newark and LaGuardia Airports, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, PATH, Port Authority Bus Terminal, to name a few.  The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, and is currently involved in a number of multi-billion-dollar construction projects to expand and upgrade these critical infrastructure facilities.   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This solicitation is not a guarantee of employment. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

The Atlantic is looking for a manager or associate manager to join its Brand Marketing & Insights team in New York. This team is dedicated to supporting our sales and marketing teams by using research, data, and a strong dose of creativity to tell our unique brand story in order to increase advertiser interest in and affiliation for The Atlantic. Responsibilities : Run and analyze syndicated research to extract the best stories for The Atlantic (proactively and in response to RFPs) Create compelling sales collateral that promotes The Atlantic’s core benefits (presentations, sell sheets, etc.) Aid the Sr. Director in executing large-scale custom research studies Work closely with sales and other marketing teams to evangelize The Atlantic brand among the advertising community You are : Highly proficient in pulling and analyzing MRI, Comscore, and Omniture data Familiar with custom research studies Have strong written/verbal communication and organizational skills A voracious fan and consumer of great journalism A ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ mentality (and a sense of humor) Across Atlantic Media, generally, the firm looks for two “pillar gifts” in its candidates.  In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions. 1. Force of Intellect - Atlantic Media seeks a discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance and, later, success in a professional environment. 2. Spirit of Generosity - Equally, Atlantic Media seeks what we term a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct. Atlantic Media is an EOE of Minorities/Women/Vets/Disability

The Atlantic doesn’t just report the news. For 160 years, we’ve been questioning the status quo—and challenging readers to rethink the world around them.  From concept to creation—no matter the medium or brand —our work is measured against a tradition of unrivaled storytelling. That’s a high standard, but so is our ambition: to connect the most discerning audience on the web with the world’s leading brands. We're Atlantic Re:think: a group of creatives, journalists, producers, and analysts, all in pursuit of that perfect idea.  We're hiring an enthusiastic, scrappy, experienced Campaign Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of thought-provoking, ambitious, bold campaigns with our advertising partners. This position will report to our Associate Director, Creative Solutions. Primary responsibilities: Manage the production of branded content programs by working with in-house design and content teams as well as external vendors (photographers, video production companies, artists, writers, etc.). Experience in project managing video production a plus.  Maintain detailed tracking of production elements by building production timelines, negotiating budgets, coordinating invoices from vendors, etc. Serve as client-facing project lead communicating with senior clients in person, via email, and over the phone Ensure client's marketing objectives are represented in branded content and achieved in campaign performance Track campaign performance by utilizing our analytics suite and reporting results to clients The ideal candidate: Pragmatic, enthusiastic, and empathetic A natural executor with the ability to get the best out of the people and the projects you oversee A calm, cool, and collected mind—a constitution that affords “grace under fire”—coupled with a personality inclined toward perpetual positivity and a sense of possibility Understanding of Content Management Systems, front-web design (basic HTML), and relevant design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus Familiarity with research and measurement tools like SimpleReach, comScore, @Plan, and Omniture is a plus  Across Atlantic Media, generally, the firm looks for two “pillar gifts” in its candidates.  In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions. 1. Force of Intellect - Atlantic Media seeks a discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance and, later, success in a professional environment. 2. Spirit of Generosity - Equally, Atlantic Media seeks what we term a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct.   Atlantic Media is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, women, veterans and those with disabilities. To apply please visit this link: http://atlanticmedia.applytojob.com/apply/nGEiuS/Campaign-Manager?source=Minority+Professional+Network

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the power of more than two million members and online activists with the expertise of nearly 500 scientists, lawyers, policy advocates, and other professionals across the globe ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.  NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff – a force for nature - work out of offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing. NRDC’s Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) affiliate is the business voice for the environment. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business owners, investors and others who advocate for policies that are good for the environment and good for the economy. E2’s 850+ members, organized in nine chapters stretching from New England to San Diego, have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies; created more than 500,000 jobs and control more than $100 billion in private equity and venture capital. E2 is a part of NRDC’s Center for Policy Advocacy department. Position Summary : NRDC is seeking an E2 Eastern States Advocate, based in New York, to lead and coordinate E2’s advocacy and chapter organizing work in New York, Pennsylvania, New England and surrounding states, including the recruitment, engagement and deployment of business leaders and other messengers to advance E2’s and NRDC’s advocacy work at the state, regional and federal levels. Job duties include identifying, organizing, engaging and amplifying business leaders to support our advocacy for climate, clean energy, clean water, smart transportation and other policies at the intersection of the environment and the economy. This includes building relationships with business leaders and lawmakers, recruiting new E2 members, organizing E2 chapter events, helping developing communication pieces and coordinating with E2 and NRDC staff other in-state partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience working with businesses or the private sector, or has experience building and managing volunteer-led organizations. Responsibilities: The E2 Eastern States Advocate should be a dynamic professional who will: Be point person on developing and executing strategy to build E2’s New York and New England chapters, and helping support E2’s Mid-Atlantic chapters. Manage advocacy consultants in the region. Identify and recruit business leaders for advocacy purposes in key states in the region, with emphasis given to overseeing expansion in Pennsylvania. Engage business leaders on an ongoing basis, through personal outreach and by organizing region-specific programs and events, such as business roundtables, networking receptions, expert forums/workshops and meetings with officials. Identify opportunities to deploy business leaders for direct advocacy and media outreach in support of relevant federal and state-level clean energy/climate policies. Coordinate with allies, including other business /trade association groups. The E2 Eastern States Advocate will report to E2's Director of Member and State Engagement. Expect frequent travel and occasional late nights and weekend work. Qualifications: This is not an entry level position. At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience is required.  Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement. Experience recruiting and engaging business people for advocacy purposes, with appreciation for community-building elements of the endeavor. Existing relationships with business, clean energy or related organizations in New York, New England and surrounding areas Demonstrated ability to build networks and work in partnership with the private sector, NGOs and volunteer organizations. Knowledge of clean energy and/or climate policy issues, and preferably, issue-based advocacy experience. Respect for the value of the business perspective, and ability to reconcile business and environmental perspectives in a productive fashion. Self-starter, comfortable coordinating with multiple players inside and outside E2/NRDC. Good interpersonal skills and ability to build personal relationships easily. Strong communication skills. Highly organized, with strong attention to follow-up. Must reside in New York or be willing to relocate to New York NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.  We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment.  Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-866-803-9663 . For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org