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Join TED, a visionary organization committed to spreading inspiring ideas, as a publishing assistant.
Overview
Salary
£25
Location
New York, NY, USA
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
TED is a global non-profit focused on spreading ideas through powerful talks. Known for its commitment to curiosity, reason, and wonder, TED seeks to spark imagination and catalyze impact. The organization prides itself on welcoming people from every discipline and culture striving for a deeper understanding of the world.
Role Summary
- Assist in the day-to-day publishing of TED Talks and other editorial content
- Write engaging headlines and descriptions for various types of content
- Publish TED Talks and other written content using internal publishing tools
- Prepare speakers and their teams for their talk’s release
Role Requirements
- 1-2 years of professional writing and editorial experience
- Comfort with digital content management and publishing software like Airtable and WordPress
- Ability to pass a transcription and a writing test
- Interest and ability to learn new software
- Advantageous skills include knowledge of a second language, Photoshop or similar software, news reporting experience, and subtitling experience
Application Process Details
- A cover letter explaining your interest in joining TED in this role, specific examples of your previous experience, and a TED Talk you recently watched with insights you gained from the speaker.
Company Description TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
The Role TED is looking for a detail-oriented publishing assistant with a sharp eye, boundless curiosity and an attitude of getting things done to assist in the day-to-day publishing of TED Talks and other editorial content. This is a six-month contract role. Responsibilities include writing headlines and descriptive copy for TED Talks, original series, podcasts and other content. You will also publish TED Talks as well as other video and written content using internal publishing tools, work with speakers and their teams ahead of their publish dates to prepare them for their talk’s release, helping to bring their ideas to life online and creating maximum impact.
Job Requirements Required: 1-2 years of professional writing and editorial experience, or an equivalent degree. Ability to pass a transcription and a writing test. Comfort with digital content management and publishing software, like Airtable and WordPress, and the ability and desire to learn new software. Useful skills include near-native fluency in a second language other than English, Photoshop or similar image-editing software experience, news reporting experience, and subtitling experience.
Benefits Hourly Rate $25.00. TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Details COVER LETTER REQUIRED. When submitting your application, please include a cover letter that answers: Why you’re interested in joining TED in this role, specific examples of how your previous experience qualifies you for this role, and a TED Talk you watched/listened to recently and something you learned from the speaker.
