Writers needed--Organizing for America (Obama)

We're looking for a few brilliant writers and organizers to join the email team at Organizing for America and the Democratic National Committee.

It's a challenging role that requires the ability to think strategically about advocacy and elections, write at a high level on tight deadlines, and manage sophisticated national campaigns. (A working knowledge of HTML is also really helpful.)

The salary and benefits are competitive, the team is great to work with, and the gig offers a historic opportunity to help President Obama and millions of OFA supporters change our country for the better.

Find out more and apply today:

http://my.barackobama.com/emailteam

Hope to hear from you soon,

Patrick

Patrick Schmitt
Director of Email Campaigns

P.S. -- If there's someone you know who'd be a great fit, will you forward this email to him or her?

Survey for proposed business to help writers/other artists

Dear Writers,

I'm working on a business plan as part of my graduate studies at UW-Madison (I'm getting an MBA in Arts Administration. See brief bio at the end of this e-mail). The plan is for an artist service organization in Madison. And by “artist” I mean anyone who participates in artistic endeavors such as writers, musicians, visual artists, actors, dancers, etc. To help get some ideas about what artists in the area want or need, I've put together a brief survey: https://buswisc.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_3lPZUW2oDOcLjHS&SVID=

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind filling it out?

This survey is different from the ones you may have seen from the Madison Arts Commission. The focus here is on the needs of working artists (or artists who would like to be working!) from all disciplines. I'm looking for input from people at all different stages in their careers and varying levels of interest in creating, performing, and/or sharing their work. I have a number of ideas already for services, but I want to hear from you about what you need to be successful. This is your chance to have someone respond to your statements that start with, "Someone should do something about..."

If you have any friends, family, or associates who may be interested in filling out the survey, please pass it along! It's open to anyone who identifies with being an artist. The more people who take it, the better the chances of providing relevant and meaningful services.

Thanks for your help,

Ken Fitzsimmons

P.S. If you have any additional questions or comments on topics not covered in the survey, please feel free to drop me a line at kenfitzsimmons@gmail.com.

Link to the survey

Ben Skinner on modern slavery, Fri. April 30, 4:30

Madison native Ben Skinner, the author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery, will speak at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30, in Ebling Auditorium in the Microbial Sciences Building, 1550 Linden Drive. His talk is part of a day-long symposium on modern slavery held by La Follette School of Public Affairs.

More info at:

http://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/news/Spring_2010/Symposium_on_modern-day_slavery_to_feature_lecture_by_author.html

Unique Writing Residency in Three Lakes

This is a full-time, live-in position at a small, healing oriented intentional community that lives and teaches aboriginal skills and ways. We are located in Northern Wisconsin. A part of our community is a writing team which consists of a published writer (books, essays, regular feature articles and columns), two editors/writing assistants and an award-winning book designer, who now seek another editor/publicist to join their efforts.

We are right now looking for someone who will concentrate on author platform development and publicity, including but not limited to article submissions to various publications, website and blog expansion, proposal writing and submissions, and general research. This is a one-year position with the possibility of long-term employment.

More residency info here: http://madison.craigslist.org/wri/1670286585.html

Senior Communication Specialist, Monroe Clinic

Monroe Clinic is an award-winning integrated healthcare system located 45 minutes south of Madison. We seek a stellar writer with a healthy background in PR and creative direction to join our six-person marketing department. Your strong work ethic, passion for excellence, creative insight and team orientation make you the candidate we can’t live without.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communication or journalism required; minimum of five-seven years demonstrated experience in advertising, communications and public relations; exceptional writing skills, along with creative direction and project management skills required; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Basic knowledge of In-Design and PowerPoint desirable. Healthcare experience required.

Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing/Community Relations, works with subject matter experts, marketing team members and vendors, including Monroe Clinic's advertising agency, to develop and execute advertising and PR campaigns according to the organization's brand standards. Responsible for assisting the Director of Marketing/Community Relations in developing and adhering to brand standards; providing creative direction for communications and campaigns, and writing of various internal/external communications.

More info at:

http://monroeclinic.jobscience.com/JsrApp/index.cfm?cmd=showPositionDetail&nextEvent=doSearchPositions&cobrandId=9000&masterId=monroe001&accountId=F16DFA02-1422-1FB6-775197CC0FE70397&positionId=486895&urlArgList=c2VhcmNoVHlwZT1xdWljayZzdGFydD0xJmNvdW50PTUwJmRlcHRJZD0mcENvZGU9JmNjXzM5ND0ma2V5d29yZD1jb21tdW5pY2F0aW9u&bid=1575

Assistant Director for University Marketing and Media Relations at UW-Whitewater

UW-Whitewater is an amazing campus with great faculty and staff members, bright students and a beautiful campus. There’s a lot going on here and we need someone to help tell our story. University Marketing and Media Relations is looking for a creative storyteller to join our staff as an assistant director.

We’re looking for someone who embraces social media and knows how to engage students, faculty and staff members and alums. Our new assistant director will understand the Web and content management systems. We need someone who knows how to get stories to reporters and editors and can pitch a great story to the right outlet. We also need an exceptional writer and editor. The right person will be comfortable with multi-tasking because we’re a small office with a big mission.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, three to five years of experience in public relations or the media, strong knowledge and understanding of social media, creativity, strong knowledge of AP Style and excellent writing and editing skills. The salary range is $40,000 to $45,000, depending on qualifications.

To apply please submit a letter of application explaining why your are the perfect candidate for assistant director’s position, a resume, three professional references and a minimum of three writing samples. Feel free to include other items that show off your skills. Send application to:
Aimee McCann
Chair of search and screen committee
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W. Main St.
Hyer Hall 330
Whitewater, WI 53190
Or mccanna@uww.edu. Please, no telephone calls.

First review of applications will begin on April 30, 2010.

Finalists will be expected to make a 30-minute presentation on the use of social media to engage an audience.

Criminal background check is required for all finalists.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities and all veterans. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released.