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commit 3f40c55021624c20974c46071130d32597b0e4f6
Author: hiromipaw <hiro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue Jan 10 10:58:08 2017 +0100
Add comm dir job posting
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+## 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 » </a>
+ <a href="<page about/overview>">About » </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 Projectâ??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 Projectâ??s main office is in
+Seattle, and weâ??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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx";>hr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx</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>
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