Job announcementsŃPart 2 of 3 Last revised 10 April 2003 Employment resources Ą Job announcements Ą Talent pool Looking for a job as a communicator? Trying to fill a communication position within your company? As a service to AWC-DC members and the community, the AWC-DC Chapter provides job listings for the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Openings are posted here using information received from individual companies or placement services. * To announce a job opening on this page (FREE), fill in the Job announcement form. * To delete a listing, send an e-mail message to webmaster@awic-dc.org Categories for communication jobs Part 1Updated 11 April 2003 Advertising; Communications Law; Development; Education; Graphic Artists and Designers; Internet Technology; Internships Part 2Updated 10 April 2003 Indexing; JournalismŃPrinted & Broadcast; Production; Writers and Editors Part 3Updated 11 April 2003 Management; Marketing Communication; Photography; Policy / Research Communication; Public Relations; Radio and Television; Training and Course Development; Video and Film Production Please Note: AWC-DC is not a placement service; this database is an informational service only, and AWC-DC does not verify the accuracy of this information. In addition, some postings may come from placement services, and some companies may offer their employees financial incentives for successful recruitments. Please direct all questions to either the placement service or company that posted the job. Note: Some jobs are standing offers or involve an extended search and selection process, so don't be too concerned about how long a job has been on this list. Nonstanding offers are cleaned off every 3 months unless refreshed with updated requests to keep them open. All links away from this site will open in another window. You can download a text file of this listing or get a text file by e-mail. Indexing No announcements at this time. JournalismŃPrint & Broadcast No announcements at this time. Production No announcements at this time. Writers and editors 1. Corporate Executive Board, in the District of Columbia, is looking for a Publications Associate (two openings). Job Description: Corporate Executive Board ŇThere is no other group of people with whom IŐd rather work.Ó We hear this refrain often at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), voted as one of Washington, DCŐs Best Places to Work for 2001in Washingtonian Magazine. We are proud of the quality of our staff and are looking to add talented, dynamic people to our (growing) ranks. In September 2002 CEB made FortuneŐs list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the US; we also ranked # 3 on Business WeekŐs list of Hot Growth Companies for 2002. And, consistent with the staff comment above, we feel the primary driver behind these accolades (and the underlying business achievements) is the quality of the staff we hire and develop over time. The Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) is a leading provider of best practices research and executive education, focusing on corporate strategy, operations, and general management issues. Our membership base consists of a network of more than 10,000 senior leaders at over 1,800 blue-chip companies across the globe, including over 70% of the Fortune 500. Across the past three years, our revenues have grown annually at more than 25% per year. At the Corporate Executive Board we offer very competitive benefits, including 401(k) plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Emergency Back-Up day care, a Ňdress for your dayÓ work environment and the opportunity to be surrounded by the best and brightest in Washington, DC. We are headquartered on Pennsylvania Ave., (four blocks from the White House) and have a small, but growing, office in London. PUBLICATIONS ASSOCIATE The Creative Solutions Group is the Corporate Executive BoardŐs fast-paced in-house publishing unit composed of design and editorial consultants who partner with internal clients to create various print and multimedia products for practices dissemination to our membership. We are seeking candidates for the position of Publications Associate. Responsibilities include Copyediting Ą Edit first draft for spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, and consistency Ą Query author as necessary Ą Review layout and design for style, consistency, and spacing Layout & Design Ą Transfer InDesign files from PC to Mac Ą Confirm style application and resolve typeface issues Ą Create and place graphs and charts using Deltagraph Pro Ą Create and place icons and other graphics using Illustrator and Photoshop Ą Scan images as necessary Ą Self-proof own work Proofreading Ą Proof layout and design of products by team members Ą Proof for spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, and consistency on each round Ą Query authors as necessary Ą Perform final quality check round before release to printer Job skills: Ideal candidate should have Ą Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ą Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively Ą Strong professionalism and corporate ethic Ą Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ą Excellent project and expectation management skills Ą Willingness to help above and beyond normal duties Ą Excellent time management skills Ą Familiarity with copyediting and proofreading marks (experience a plus) Ą Experience with the Macintosh operating system Ą Experience with or a working knowledge of some or all of the following software: Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, Illustrator, Deltagraph, Photoshop, and/or Microsoft Office are a plus. Ą Familiarity with the printing and publishing industry is also a plus Ą Desire to learn new, leading-edge technology Please apply through our corporate website at http://www.executiveboard.com E-mail: jobs@executiveboard.com URL: http://www.executiveboard.com Ńposted 10 April 2003; Remove: 31 June 2003 2. Corporate Executive Board, in the District of Columbia, is looking for a Publications Editor. Job Description: As a Publications Editor you will play a vital editorial role in proofing and performing thorough editorial review of Corporate Executive Board deliverables and serve as a firmwide resource for editorial information. Responsibilities: Ą Copyediting and proofing iterations of CEB deliverables (studies, research briefs, marketing and presentation materials, etc.) Ą Thorough, intensive reading of CEB deliverables at final stage before printing Ą Training and delivering proofing feedback to design staff Ą Coordinating the day-to-day proofing needs with CSG management and prioritizing proofing queue accordingly Ą Assessing and evaluating designersŐ attention to detail and adherence to CEB style Ą Performing final blueline review Ą Setting timelines with design staff and updating the Quality Check calendar accordingly Ą Serving as a reliable back-up to Associate Director for resources and editorial needs Ą Managing and balancing workload across editorial team Ą Negotiating priorities and expectations with internal customers Candidate Attributes: Ą 1 to 2 years of experience proofreading and copyediting Ą At least one year of experience within creative services/production/desktop publishing Ą Knowledge of standard proofreading marks Ą Extensive knowledge of grammar Ą Thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style Ą A keen eye for detail Ą Demonstrated leadership ability Ą Excellent time management and prioritization skills Ą Strong customer service ethic Ą Strong written and verbal communication skills Ą An ability to perform gracefully under pressure and meet deadlines Ą Willingness to be flexible to project needs; availability to work occasional long days and weekends Ą Ability to perform as part of a team as well as individually Ą A positive, solution-oriented approach to problems Ą Project management experience Ą BachelorŐs degree Job Skills: Bachelor's degree; Previous editing experience Please apply through our corporate website at http://www.executiveboard.com E-mail: jobs@executiveboard.com URL: http://www.executiveboard.com Ńposted 21 March 2003, Updated 10 April 2003; Remove 21 June 2003 Last revised 10 April 2003 URL: http://www.awic-dc.org/jobs_awc2.shtml