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. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL Job Opening: Program Coordinator Necessary Knowledge for a Democratic Public Sphere Program The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a non-profit, New York-based organization that brings research to bear on a wide range of issues of public concern, from disaster relief, to Internet governance, to electoral reform. The SSRC seeks a Program Coordinator to assist in running a new program entitled 'Necessary Knowledge for a Democratic Public Sphere.' The program is designed to strengthen connections between media research and media reform-especially between academic and advocacy communities, in the U.S. and around the world. Its broader purpose is to ensure that debates about media ownership, broadband access, digital broadcasting, community media and other crucial infrastructures of public life are shaped by high quality research and a rich understanding of the public interest. Please visit http://www.ssrc.org/programs/media for additional information regarding the program and the SSRC.=20 The Program Coordinator will work directly with the Program Director to ensure the success of a range of projects to be launched in 2006, which include:=20 * Short-term 'bounties' for research relevant to the renewal of the omnibus Telecommunications Act.=20 * A 'data consortium' intended to improve access to commercial (and other) data sources used in media policymaking.=20 * International networking and capacity-building activities, structured around workshops, a travel pool, and a conference network.=20 * An online 'Media Research Hub' for coordinating and extending these activities to larger networks of participants. The position is ideally suited to someone with a strong interest in understanding and building collaborations between media research and advocacy. =20 RESPONSIBILITIES: * Plan and coordinate logistics for meetings and events. * Write proposals and grant reports for current and potential donors. * Coordinate publicity and outreach. * Manage program inquiries and handle program correspondence. * Assist in the development and management of the program's online community site. * Represent the program and conduct its activities where appropriate. REQUIREMENTS: * Masters Degree and/or 3+ years of research-related advocacy/program management experience. =20 * Substantive expertise in an area of media, technology, or communications policy and/or advocacy. * Ability to manage diverse tasks simultaneously with attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and with members of a team. * Excellent writing and oral communication skills. * Skilled with budgets and office computer applications. ALSO VALUED: * Experience and language skills in a major region outside the U.S. * Experience with Internet-based communities, research, and/or website development. SALARY & BENEFITS:=09 Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; professional development funds; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.=20 To apply, please sen _______________________________________________ nettime-ann mailing list nettime-ann@nettime.org http://www.nettime.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nettime-ann