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diff --git a/about/en/jobs-comm-director.wml b/about/en/jobs-comm-director.wml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e74ec5e --- /dev/null +++ b/about/en/jobs-comm-director.wml @@ -0,0 +1,174 @@ +## translation metadata +# Revision: $Revision$ +# Translation-Priority: 3-low + +#include "head.wmi" TITLE="Tor Project: Jobs (core developer)" CHARSET="UTF-8" +<div id="content" class="clearfix"> + <div id="breadcrumbs"> + <a href="<page index>">Home &raquo; </a> + <a href="<page about/overview>">About &raquo; </a> + <a href="<page about/jobs>">Jobs</a> + </div> + <div id="maincol"> +<h1>Internet Freedom Nonprofit Seeks Experienced Communications Director</h1> +<h2>(Posted January 10, 2017)</h2> + +<p> +The Tor Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides technical +infrastructure for privacy protection over the Internet, is seeking a Communications +Director to help us tell the world about our important work. +The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience talking with the +press and leading social media campaigns. +The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences is essential. +</p> +<p> +This senior level position will report directly to the Executive +Director and will be part of the organization's leadership team. The +Communications Director will set and guide the strategy for all +communications and public relations messages to consistently articulate +the Tor Project's mission. Tor software is built by a mix of paid staff +and volunteers. This job includes working closely with this diverse, +international community of people who make Tor and related software +products. This is a hands-on position for a highly skilled +communications professional. +</p> +<h2> +Responsibilities: +</h2> +<p> +* Represent the Tor Project to the press. Write press releases, handle +press calls, and distribute media calls to appropriate members of +the Tor Project community. +</p> +<p> +* Train staff and community members on media and coach/prep/debrief +them for specific media calls. +</p> +<p> +* Manage the Tor Project's social media presence. Develop the Tor +Project's social media strategy and oversee staff and volunteers who +contribute to our social media efforts. +</p> +<p> +* Publish the Tor Project's weekly newsletter, Tor Weekly News (TWN). +</p> +<p> +* Translate technical software releases posted to our blog so the +general public can better understand the Tor Project’s work. +</p> +<p> +* Maintain the press section of the <a href="http://torproject.org/">torproject.org</a> +website. Collect, organize and post the Tor Project's press clippings to the website. +Develop and distribute an organizational press kit. +</p> +<p> +* Manage the Tor Project's media contacts. +</p> +<p> +* Help to write and edit content for the Tor Project's upcoming +website reorganization. Be a key member of the reorganization team. +</p> +<p> +* Write and update the Tor Project's one-pagers and other information +pieces distributed at conferences and talks. +</p> +<p> +* Coordinate speaking opportunities and conferences for Tor Project +staff and community members. +</p> +<p> +* Maintain the Tor Project's website calendar of speaking engagements. +</p> +<p> +* General writing and editing responsibilities as required. +</p> +<p> +This is a full-time remote position. Flexible salary, depending on +experience. Experience and/or passion for working with open source +communities and/or a commitment to Internet civil liberties are added +pluses for any candidate applying for this position! +</p> +<h2> +Qualifications: +</h2> +<ul> +<li>* Excellent verbal, written, and editing skills in English; fluency in other +languages is a plus.</li> +<li>* Commitment to helping Tor Project developers be regarded as respected global +resources for information about open source anonymity and privacy technologies.</li> +<li>* Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with +top tier reporters and editors, and in positioning subject matter with the media +to achieve high-impact placements.</li> +<li>* Demonstrated experience with complex and high profile social media engagement.</li> +<li>* Comfortable with highly technical topics and ability to explain them clearly +and accurately to non-technical audiences.</li> +<li>* Knowledge of and appreciation for the free and open source software movement.</li> +<li>* Demonstrated experience with issues management, including media crisis management, +and driving more advantageous coverage of the organization, its projects, and its people.</li> +<li>* Strong generalist understanding of the basic mechanics of how the +Internet works, as well as issues related to privacy, security, +censorship, and surveillance.</li> +<li>* Experience with, or willingness to learn how to use, communications +and collaboration technologies such as PGP, IRC, Jitsi, WordPress, +and etherpads.</li> +<li>* Hard working and highly organized with superior attention to detail.</li> +<li>* Highly collaborative with experience working with and as part of +remote teams.</li> +<li>* Self-starter who thrives on working independently with a dispersed +workforce. Experience working or living outside the United States is +a plus.</li> +<li>* Fundraising and fundraising communications experience is a plus.</li> +<li>* Willingness to travel to international meetings twice a year.</li> +<li>* Excellent social skills and a sense of humor.</li> +</ul> + +<p> +The successful candidate will probably hold a Bachelor's degree in +journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely +related field. The ideal candidate will be energetic, unflappable and +flexible, and will thrive in a highly-technical collaborative +environment. +</p> +<p> +The Tor Project's workforce is smart and committed. Experience working +with open source communities and/or a dedication to Internet civil +liberties are added pluses. The Tor Project currently has a paid and +contract staff of around 25 developers and operational support staff, +plus many thousands of volunteers who contribute to our work. The Tor +Project is funded in part by government research and development grants, +and in part by individual, foundation and corporate donations. +</p> +<p> +Flexible salary, depending on experience. The Tor Project has a +competitive benefits package, including a generous PTO policy; 13 paid +holidays per year (including the week between Christmas and New Year's, +when the office is closed); health, vision, dental, disability, and life +insurance paid in full for employee; flexible work schedule; and +occasional travel opportunities. +</p> +<p> +This is a full-time position. The Tor Project’s main office is in +Seattle, and we’d be delighted to supply a desk for the Communications +Director there, however, this job can be done remotely. Knowledge of +media and press contacts within the United States is essential. +</p> +<p> +To apply, send a cover letter and your resume to <a href="mailto:hr@torproject.org">hr@torproject.org</a> + with the subject "Communications Director." +Tell us why you think you're the right person for this job, and please +include links to writing samples. No phone calls please! +</p> +<p> +The Tor Project, Inc., is an equal opportunity, affirmative action +employer. +</p> + </div> + <!-- END MAINCOL --> + <div id = "sidecol"> +#include "side.wmi" +#include "info.wmi" + </div> + <!-- END SIDECOL --> +</div> +<!-- END CONTENT --> +#include <foot.wmi> diff --git a/about/en/jobs.wml b/about/en/jobs.wml index 078771e..bf7e38e 100644 --- a/about/en/jobs.wml +++ b/about/en/jobs.wml @@ -19,8 +19,9 @@ <p>Specifically, we're looking for the following people currently: </p> <ul> +<li><a href="<page about/jobs-comm-director>">Communications Director</a></li> #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-ooni-ux-designer>">UX Designer - OONI</a></li> -<li><a href="<page about/jobs-coredev>">Core Developer</a></li> +#<li><a href="<page about/jobs-coredev>">Core Developer</a></li> #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-editor>">Writer/Editor</a></li> #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-admin-assistant>">Administrative Assistant</a></li> </ul> @@ -65,4 +66,3 @@ About the company:<br> </div> <!-- END CONTENT --> #include <foot.wmi> -