May 10, 2006

The Manhattan Institute is recruiting a new press officer:

The Press Officer is responsible for coordinating media placements for Manhattan Institute scholars with local and national media, writing press releases, updating media lists and the website and marketing the institute's ideas, publications, website and scholars to the public. In addition, the Press Officer is responsible for media coverage on new reports, books and events. The Press Officer must be a self-starter and have a commitment to promoting ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual liberty. The position requires solid writing, research and organizational skills and a BA in political science/government. The Manhattan Institute is a New York City-based public policy institution (www.manhattan-institute.org).

The Communications Department consists of three press officers, two web/ print designers and is headed by the Executive Director of Communications. We are looking for someone with 1 to 3 years experience. This specific press officer will be working legal policy and other issues.

Interested candidates should contact Lindsay Young Craig, Executive Director Communications at lyoung [dot] craig - at - manhattan [hyphen] institute - [dot] - org or 212-599-7000, with a resume.

The job includes some chances to help call attention to Point of Law.