[1/2 digital, 1/2 everything else] 7 years experience 70K

THE PITCH

  Sure, you could use your skills to sell widgets and thneeds, but why not change the world and save lives instead? Come drink the Kool-aid, join our social change communications agency, and make a positive impact in the world.    

DON’T FRONT

But you better have the goods. Strong design, digital and conceptual skills, committed work ethic, positive attitude, sense of humor, ability to juggle multiple projects — plus one more — and the skills to work in print, digital, virtual, mobile, physical, theoretical and the improbable. Have the book to prove it.  

US

Fenton has been a pioneer in social change communications for more than 30 years. We work with NGOs, foundations, government and on corporate social responsibility projects that make the world a better place. We have 5 offices with a total of 75 employees.  

THE WORK

From new business presentations to ads, collateral, websites, ideas, banners, tchotchkes, and whatever wackadoodle thing we dream up, you will be expected to deliver in a flexible, task-oriented and efficient manner. The job is half digital [website design, banners, facebook] and half design [presentations, reports, identity development].  

LOGISTICS

Based in our New York office, this position is a direct report to the global head of creative, also based in New York. You will be expected to work with designers in our other offices and share projects, ideas, responsibilities... and secrets if you want.  

GET REAL

The job is cool because you get to work on all sorts of projects that directly influence the world around you for positive change. There is a lot of autonomy and potential to strut your stuff for inititatives you believe in. Changing the world is tough, so the ability to handle multiple projects across a variety mediums, budget time and deliver on every deadline is a must; your boss works hard and will expect you to do the same.  

NO POSERS

We hire based on talent, experience, and attitude. A solid book is essential; if your résumé is in Microsoft Word, you need not apply.  

SKILLS

Required skills: CS6, sense of humor, design for all mediums and platforms  

JEDI

Bonus skills: Final Cut Pro, copywriting, Flash, CSS, web software, movie trivia, geekdom, managing up  

APPLY BELOW

[1/2 digital, 1/2 everything else] 5 years experience  

THE PITCH

Sure, you could use your skills to sell widgets and thneeds, but why not change the world and save lives instead? Come drink the Kool-aid, join our social change communications agency, and make a positive impact in the world.  

DON’T FRONT

But you better have the goods. Strong design, digital and conceptual skills, committed work ethic, positive attitude, sense of humor, ability to juggle multiple projects — plus one more — and the skills to work in print, digital, virtual, mobile, physical, theoretical and the improbable. Have the book to prove it.  

US

Fenton has been a pioneer in social change communications for more than 30 years. We work with NGOs, foundations, government and on corporate social responsibility projects that make the world a better place. We have 5 offices with a total of 75 employees.  

THE WORK

From new business presentations to ads, collateral, websites, ideas, banners, tchotchkes, and whatever wackadoodle thing we dream up, you will be expected to deliver in a flexible, task-oriented and efficient manner. The job is half digital [website design, banners, facebook] and half design [presentations, reports, identity development].  

LOGISTICS

Based in our San Francisco office, this position is a direct report to the global head of creative, based in New York. You will be expected to work with designers in our other offices and share projects, ideas, responsibilities... and secrets if you want. You will be paired closely with a digital account director to facilitate creative, design and digital capability into all our projects.  

GET REAL

The job is cool because you get to work on all sorts of projects that directly influence the world around you for positive change. There is a lot of autonomy and potential to strut your stuff for inititatives you believe in. Changing the world is tough, so the ability to handle multiple projects across a variety mediums, budget time and deliver on every deadline is a must.  

NO POSERS

We hire based on talent, experience, and attitude. A solid book is essential; if your résumé is in Microsoft Word, you need not apply.  

SKILLS

Required skills: CS6, sense of humor, design for all mediums and platforms  

JEDI

Bonus skills: Final Cut Pro, copywriting, Flash, CSS, web software, movie trivia, geekdom, managing up  

APPLY BELOW

We’re looking for a communications-savvy Account Executive who is passionate about making social change and can work in a fast-paced, creative environment. We are: A pioneering social impact communications firm with 30 years of experience working on some of the country’s most important social change and social justice movements. Fenton’s past and present clients include the Campaign for Black Male Achievement, MoveOn.org, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Save the Redwoods League, MacArthur Foundation, the Human Rights Campaign, and Center for Youth Wellness. Fenton has 80 staff across five offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Account Executives support their account teams, run parts of larger accounts and occasionally lead on smaller accounts. This position is based in San Francisco. You are:  

• Impatient to make social change
• Naturally curious and eager to take on new challenges
• A news junkie who is resourceful and adept at shifting gears in a fast-paced work environment
• Obsessed with the latest Internet meme, what makes it so popular and how a client might ride its wave
• Eager to learn, teach others what you know and participate in a team
• Forward-looking and able to predict your teams’ and clients’ needs
• Looking to hone your karaoke skills

The AE has 3-4 years of experience in project support, research, media relations and social media campaigns. We have a preference for candidates with agency backgrounds. The AE’s primary role is to help develop and execute online and offline communications tactics. Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring news media and social media; compiling summaries of coverage and conversations
• Pitching all levels of reporters, editors, producers, bloggers
• Overseeing production of media lists
• Organizing logistics and staffing press conferences and other events
• Writing press releases, advisories, pitch memos, fact sheets, op-eds and Web content
• Utilizing common Web tools to help build out and engage audiences in online campaigns; to develop benchmarks to analyze online statistics; and to conduct communications audits
• Managing social media implementation and community management
• Conducting research on client-related issues,  online communities, media markets and new business prospects
• Laying out PowerPoint presentations
• Proofreading/copyediting documents
• Delegating tasks where appropriate
• Supporting the creation of work plans for accounts
• Participating in new business pitches as assigned

Essential Qualifications:  

• 3-4 years of experience in public interest or public affairs communications, or online organizing/advocacy
• Experience with standards, principles and techniques of public relations and online engagement
• Creative thinker and savvy problem solver
• Familiarity with print and electronic news media and a growing base of reporter contacts
• Demonstrated ability to pitch clients to the media and secure placements
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with varying levels of company staff, clients, vendors and media
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Base knowledge in more than one of Fenton’s core issue areas
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Internet research

  Compensation: Competitive with benefits. Apply below where you can upload your resume, cover letter, two writing samples, references and salary requirements. Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered.  

People of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fenton is a leading public-interest communications firm with offices in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and London. At Fenton we develop and execute strategic communications campaigns on political, environmental, public health, education and social justice issues. We also provide media relations, branding, communications planning and digital media services to our nonprofit and foundation clients. This is an excellent chance to learn the ropes of public interest communications for an undergraduate or recent college grad. Interns support a variety of accounts, but candidates that have communications experience and show passion for working with diverse communities are of particular interest. This exciting opportunity has growth potential and is for those interested in pursuing a career in progressive communications. It will allow the successful candidate to work with, learn from and be mentored by experienced professionals. Interns are responsible for coordinating various administrative, media and research aspects for assigned clients. Our ideal candidate has completed public relations coursework, and/or completed related internships. Public service, political or organizing experience is a plus. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Building media lists and maintaining media databases
• Monitoring news media and social media; compiling reports/summaries of coverage
• Conducting research on media markets, issues areas and new business prospects
• Utilizing common Web tools to help build-out and implement online campaigns
• Social media implementation with sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• Conducting communications audits using Google, Lexis-Nexis, Radian6 and other Internet tools
• Pitching reporters, producers, editors, bloggers
• Proofreading/copyediting documents
• Assisting account staff on other activities as needed

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and proposed start date to DCIntern@fenton.com with “Your Name-Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fenton Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.