Last updated 11/09/09
Position: On-Call News Researcher
Organization: News
Location: NYC
Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks experienced candidates for an On-call News Researcher position in New York (Manhattan), NY. The On-call News Researcher will work on an as-needed basis. This is a regular, on-going position that will augment an established team of professional researchers and information managers. Hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and when urgent assignments and breaking news situations demand.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
About LAC
LAC is a premier consulting, outsourcing, and executive search firm in information, research, knowledge and content management, and libraries. We have more than 200 employees working at client sites throughout the United States, including news organizations, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, corporate knowledge and archives centers, and government agencies. We are owned and managed by information professionals. We offer a competitive compensation package!
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at jobs@libraryassociates.com with "On-call News Researcher # 1317" in the Subject field.
LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.
Organization Overview
The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan “fact tank” that provides
information on the issues, attitudes and trends
shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion
polling and social science research; analyzing
news coverage; and holding forums and briefings. It does not take
positions on policy issues. Its work is carried out by a“core” administrative and publishing unit and these seven projects:
• Pew Research Center for the People and the Press (people-press.org)
led by Andrew Kohut
• Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism (journalism.org) led by Tom
Rosenstiel
• Pew Internet & American Life Project (pewinternet.org) led by Lee Rainie
• Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (pewforum.org) led by Luis Lugo
• Pew Hispanic Center (pewhispanic.org) led by Paul Taylor
• Pew Global Attitudes Project (pewglobal.org) led by Andrew Kohut
• Pew Social & Demographic Trends (pewsocialtrends.org) led by Paul Taylor
Core Department Overview
The Pew Research Center’s core administration and publishing
department provides centralized services in the areas of
human resources, communications, information technology,
facilities/office services, finance and accounting, as well as
liaison with outside legal counsel. In addition to these basic
services, core staff also create new Pew Research Center
publications, maintain a Pew Research Center portal website
(PewResearch.org), oversee Center-wide research projects,
carry out short-term research projects, and help to incubate new
long-term projects.
Position Summary
The Knowledge Management Specialist is a new position in the Pew
Research Center’s Core department, created to
develop and maintain a knowledge management system that will bridge
the seven research areas and the core
administration department. The successful candidate is a 21st century
librarian grounded in traditional research tools and savvy about new technologies. This individual will have
responsibilities in two key areas: 1) information management to
support multi-channel distribution and 2) resource management to
support internal clients. In particular, this individual will play a key role in supporting the Center’s external dissemination
to syndication and aggregation partners by creating and implementing taxonomies; establishing standards for maintaining
digital assets; helping build and maintain
relationships with syndication partners; and assisting in leveraging
taxonomies and metadata to improve website search.
In addition, this individual will play a key role in archiving
reports, publications, and internal documents and providing tools and services to support Pew Research Center analysts by
maintaining subscriptions; investigating new research
resources; troubleshooting and training on electronic resources; and
locating materials and skills training from academic libraries and other sources as required. This position reports to the
Communications Director.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist in building content licensing and syndication partnerships.
Manage content feeds, providing
troubleshooting as needed.
• Manage the “care and feeding” of digital assets and exploring
options for a management system.
• Participate in a work group, which will include project, IT and
Communications staff, to develop and manage a
proprietary taxonomy, ensuring compatibility with the Center’s
multiple websites, and a plan for content
management.
• Work with project and Communications staff to use taxonomy and
metadata to improve web search results and
search engine optimization.
• Work with the Special Assistant for Records Management to develop
and maintain a system for archiving
internal documents.
• Ensure that publications are appropriately archived, working with
other Core staffers on document retention
requirements.
• Work with the various departments to develop a disaster preparedness
plan for knowledge assets.
• Serve as primary contact for identifying and administering new
research tools and services, including managing
contracts and passwords and providing troubleshooting and training.
• Maintain key relationships, liaising with Research and Records staff
at Pew Research Center’s parent
organization, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and cultivating relationships
with outside libraries to support the
Center’s academic research needs.
• Organize trainings related to research skills and tools, working
with staff and outside trainers.
Required Education/Experience
• M.L.S. from ALA-accredited library science program.
• Five or more years of experience working in a special library environment.
• Database and content management experience.
• Experience in content licensing and syndication, and familiarity
with prospective content partners.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with a wide variety of electronic information services,
and the ability to instruct others in their use.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Knowledge of information technology, including content management
systems, taxonomies, portals, and
knowledge management.
• Working knowledge of XML, information architecture, search engine
optimization, and content standards.
• Working knowledge of database technologies.
• Resourcefulness in obtaining materials and information from other
libraries and information centers on an as requested basis.
• Ability to manage a variety of third party content providers, such
as LexisNexis and Factiva.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to actively contribute to project teams as
well as work independently.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and manage time well;
display good judgment in decision-making
and project management.
• Cheerful, friendly, and outgoing demeanor; should be both creative
and pragmatic.
• Ability to balance attention to details with big-picture perspective.
• Active in professional development and ability to keep up with new
trends, issues, resources, and services
resources in content management.
• Interest in current affairs as well as familiarity with the Pew
Research Center’s work.
Application Procedure
Applicant should send a complete resume and cover letter (indicating
where you learned of the opening) to:
Ms. April McWilliams
Human Resources Director
Pew Research Center
1615 L Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Responses can also be faxed to 202-419-4339 or e-mailed to careers@pewresearch.org
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Updated 11/09/09
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