The Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ) today condemned  the remarks made by Hardwick Township Committeeman Alfred Carrazone about the Puerto Rican community during a public meeting of the township on July 2, 2008.

                      “In today’s society elected officials should promote integration and diversity; the remarks made by Committeeman Carrazzone only create an atmosphere of division, intimidation and segregation,” said Martin Perez, President of LLANJ.

                      “Our organization condemns the offensive remarks of Mr. Carrazone.  This statement offends not only Latinos, but the mainstream population at large that rejects racism.   There should be no place for racists in public office in New Jersey,  Carrazzone should resign immediately   and make a prompt public apology  to our community,” added Mr.Perez.

                       The Latino Leadership Alliance was founded in 1999 and since has grown to include hundreds of members and dozens of statewide, regional and local organizations. In recent years, the Alliance began establishing chapters in counties across New Jersey to provide it with a local presence. The principal goals of LLANJ are to mobilize and empower the Latino community across New Jersey to obtain political, economic and social equality.

Washington, D.C. – El senador Robert Menendez (D-NJ) está apoyando la diversidad entre los propietarios de los medios de comunicaciones con nueva legislación que restauraría la política de certificados tributarios para la compra de propiedades en el área de las telecomunicaciones entre los denominados Negocios en Desventaja Social o SDB’s por sus siglas en ingles.  La política de certificados tributarios se traduce en nuevas oportunidades para los dueños de medios de comunicaciones norteamericanos que estén clasificados por la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones FCC como negocios en desventaja social y fomenta las inversiones en sus compañías. 

La medida promueve la diversidad en las voces con acceso a los medios de comunicación a nivel nacional y fomenta la competencia, haciendo posible que los negocios en desventaja social o SDBs den rienda suelta a su potencial creativo, gerencial y empresarial.  El proyecto de ley del senador Menendez proveería $350 millones en certificados tributarios a negocios en desventaja social calificados para que los utilicen como incentivos  - durante un periodo de 6 años - como incentivos para que corporaciones les vendan propiedades de telecomunicaciones.

“Esta es una forma efectiva de promover la diversidad de expresión e incrementar la competencia en la industria de las telecomunicaciones.  Apoyo la diversidad entre los propietarios de los medios de comunicación porque provee una ventana a las comunidades, idiomas, puntos de vista y valores, que sin estos medios de comunicación, no podrían darse a conocer,” dijo el senador Menendez.   “Desgraciadamente, vemos noticieros de gran alcance reportando sobre temas sensacionalistas e historias descabelladas como inmigrantes leprosos, pandillas de afroamericanos o conspiraciones mexicanas para reconquistar a Estados Unidos.  Los norteamericanos debían poder cambiar a canales donde puedan conocer las historias de los empresarios asiático-americanos que revolucionan sus industrias, doctores afroamericanos que salvan vidas y soldados hispanos, muchos de los cuales aun no están naturalizados, peleando valientemente en un país lejano bajo la bandera de este país y se expresan orgullosos de que este sea su hogar.”       

El senador Menendez añadió, “Cuando hablamos de medios de comunicaciones comandados por minorías, no solo hablamos de los propietarios; hablamos de los defensores – los defensores de los cuales dependen nuestras comunidades.”       

A pesar de que conforman más de un tercio de la población estadounidense, y a pesar de ser propietarios de casi 1 de cada 5 negocios en Estados Unidos, la proporción de estaciones de radio propiedad de dueños minoritarios es menor de 1 de cada 12.  Si se habla de estaciones de televisión, la proporción baja a 1 de cada 33.

Este proyecto de ley fomenta que las grandes corporaciones le vendan sus propiedades a compañías más pequeñas al proveer $350 millones en certificados tributarios, a usarse en un periodo de 6 anos a negocios en desventaja social previamente certificados por la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones.  Estos certificados pueden ser utilizados por el vendedor elegible para diferir la porción de las ganancias de capital o plusvalía cubiertas por el certificado durante tres años o para reducir la base de cualquier propiedad ya adquirida por el comprador o comprada dentro de un año de la transacción por esa cantidad.

Job Announcement

Organization
National Hispana Leadership Institute 
Date
August 10, 2008

Position Title
Communications & Online Marketing Manager 
Location
Washington, DC

About the National Hispana Leadership Institute

NHLI is a national 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C.,  created in 1987 in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Glass Ceiling Initiative.  NHLI accomplishes its mission – to develop Hispanas as ethical world leaders through training, professional development, relationship building, and community and world activism – by
• Enhancing and developing leadership abilities among Hispanic women through training, mentoring programs, and networking
• Engaging in advocacy to ensure that Hispanic women are in leadership positions and have the access and power to influence public policy and shape an equitable and humane society
• Bringing together Latina leaders with corporate partners through a series of Latina Empowerment conferences across the nation
• Creating awareness of Latina accomplishments by annually highlighting the work and experiences of Latina role models through its Mujer Awards
 NHLI is the only national leadership development program in the United States focused on developing Latina leaders who hold positions in government, corporate America, and the nonprofit sector.

Position Description: The Communications & Online Marketing Manager is a newly created position.  The person will be responsible for developing, coordinating and managing all aspects of media relations (i.e. news story placement, press release development, and program promotions).  This position will also be responsible for coordinating all aspects of NHLI’s online presence including website and email outreach strategies, and newsletters.

The Communications & Online Marketing Manager’s role will be strategic and hands on.  This individual will take the lead in conceptualizing, planning, executing and monitoring results of activities that will help generate media attention for NHLI and help the organization meet its communications objectives.  The Communications & Online Marketing Manager will plan and implement all media and communications activities with the President, Program Coordinator and Events Coordinator and ensure that communications are part of the organization’s overall strategy.  The Manager will also work with external consultants (IT, graphic designers, and others) to develop and implement online strategies to achieve communications and fundraising goals. This position will play an important role in generating donor support and elevating the critical attention needed to advance NHLI’s work.

NHLI seeks a well-rounded individual who can leverage their skills/talents in communications strategy, media relations, and cutting edge technology to help advance NHLI’s mission.  This position reports to the President.

Principal Responsibilities:

Media relations and placement.   Write press releases and statements. Cultivate relationships with national and local media. Develop and maintain database of media resources.  Develop and pitch stories.  Plan and execute press events and respond to media inquires.  Work with NHLI staff, Board and alumnae to identify and create newsworthy information/events and ensure their coverage in key national, regional, and local newspapers, journals, and trade publications.  Assist the President in preparing speeches and presentations and preparing for interviews. 

Communications development.  Work with and manage relationship between external communications agency and communications committee of the board.  Write and/or assist with the writing and graphic design of all print going to key targets for purposes of external communications including a variety of publications such as factsheets, reports, brochures, annual reports, newsletters, mass emails and other communications tools as needed.  Serve as primary contact for graphic design and other consultants working on communications projects; coordinate assignments, and monitor contract deliverables. Coordinate preparation and dissemination of quarterly newsletter.

Alumnae Relations.  Work with the Board Alumni Representative to assess communications needs of alumnae.  Explore opportunities for collaboration on media-worthy activities, including placement of articles and op-eds in newspapers and publications of interest to the donor community or co-hosting media events.

Program Support.  Work with the President, NHLI staff and external communications agency in helping to build NHLI’s visibility among funders, policymakers, opinion leaders, the Latino community and the general public. Work with NHLI President to promote Latina Leadership through speaking and writing opportunities. Help conceive and execute communications to support development of new programs, including collaboration on new program development, refinement of key messages, and implementation of such program initiatives as publicity, mailings, and special events.

Online Communications – Develop an online communications strategy in collaboration with external agency.  Ensure that Website is up to date, effectively presents the organization’s image, and successfully engages target audience.  Work with consultants/vendors to ensure that information architecture, content and design are appropriate.  Write original copy and work with other writers to develop fresh content for website and email communications.  Send out regular email announcements to NHLI’s network.  Coordinate webinars, podcasts and the use of other communications technologies to advance Latina leadership and issues.  Stay up-to-date on the latest technological innovations and work with our IT consultants to ensure that our online technology supports NHLI’s communications needs and goals. 

Qualifications:

Required:
• A degree in journalism, communications or related field with minimum four years experience working in a communications department: writing press releases, planning press events, developing media strategies, pitching stories.
• Strong writing, editing, communications and presentation skills.  Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Strong ability to develop articles and synthesize complex policy issues in a way that appeals to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to comfortably  manage multiple projects and deadlines, and work in a fluid and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to envision and pull together creative, media events
• Experience with using electronic media as a communication tool – websites, social networking sites, blogs and podcasts
• Ability to travel occasionally, 10-25% of time

Preferred/Desirable:
• Experience in leading or participating in website and email strategy development processes. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design programs.
• Layout and graphic design skills
• Familiarity with the nonprofit world, the Latino community and Leadership Development programs.

Salary & Benefits: NHLI offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter that includes salary expectation to

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