What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Digital Producer position at Pew Research Center?
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. The Center’s work is carried out by a staff of 180.
Position Description
The assistant digital producer will be a part of the Center’s multi-platform digital publishing team. The primary focus of this position will be to update and optimize the Center’s archive of existing content on pewresearch.org. This position reports to the digital production manager.
This is a term-limited, grant-funded position expected to extend 18 months.
Primary Responsibilities
Compensation: The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually.
Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure: Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter and work samples (if attachments) in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It does not take policy positions. The Center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, computational social science research and other data-driven research. It studies politics and policy; news habits and media; the internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. The Center’s work is carried out by a staff of 180.
Position Description
The assistant digital producer will be a part of the Center’s multi-platform digital publishing team. The primary focus of this position will be to update and optimize the Center’s archive of existing content on pewresearch.org. This position reports to the digital production manager.
This is a term-limited, grant-funded position expected to extend 18 months.
Primary Responsibilities
- Reviewing and updating legacy content for accuracy and usability
- Updating legacy chart images with data tables
- Tagging legacy articles and features with metadata
- General QA, troubleshooting, and testing
- Archival research
- Documenting processes and tracking work completed
- Familiarity with WordPress publishing platform; experience with Gutenberg editor is a plus
- Critical thinking and attention to detail
- Time management and the ability to work independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 1-3 years professional experience or equivalent in a digital publishing environment
- Experience with Asana is a plus
Compensation: The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually.
Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure: Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter and work samples (if attachments) in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
- Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
- Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
- Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
- Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
- A 37.5-hour workweek.
- Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
- Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Salary : $60,000