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Discovery Communications Specialist - People & Culture US-MD-Silver Spring Job ID: 25560 Type: Company Employee Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: People & Culture US-MD-Silver Spring Overview The role of People & Culture Services Specialist – Virginia/Maryland is responsible for direct contact with customers and internal support of People & Culture Partners as well as the integrity and accuracy of all employee records and data in People & Culture Systems. This role plays a key part in the People & Culture Operations Team who serve as the backbone of Discovery’s People & Culture Organization, working collaboratively within a digitally native environment to align data, while implementing processes, procedures and People & Culture support to make business decisions in compliance with operational SLAs. Responsibilities 1. Create and maintain Personnel Action Forms for all personnel changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and all other applicable changes to personnel records 2. Assist with job descriptions, creation of requisition forms and audit of weekly open requisition report and org chart 3. Prepare required documents for separations, exit interview document preparation, collection of employee assets and scheduling of exit meetings 4. Assist and counsel employees regarding benefits plans, payroll, company policies and programs and leave of absence plans. 5. Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of consistent position management processes to release positions for hire. 6. Manage E-Verify company account to ensure overall, I-9 compliance for California based locations 7. Document all inquiries, issues and transactions using the case management system 8. Achieve performance measures and adhere to established SLA requirements 9. Serve as on-site point of contact for all document management activities, in congruence with the company document management strategy and retention policy 10. Support People & Culture Business Partner team in day-to-day projects, answering tier one employee questions with a focus on customer service and maintaining a positive attitude 11. Onboard new hires, conduct new hire orientation, liaise with facilities and IT on new hire office space and technology needs, and coordinate new hire needs with benefits 12. Answer telephone, screen calls, route callers, take messages, respond to internal and external inquiries, and provide routine information within the scope of authority. 13. Projects as assigned to continue to streamline internal processes or drive People & Culture strategies 14. Ensure overall compliance with federal, state and local laws 15. May require some periodic travel in the Silver Spring, Maryland and Sterling, Virginia area. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience * Minimum two years at the HR Generalist level, preferably within an HR operations team, service provider and/or shared services environment * Knowledge of HR Systems (SAP, Workday, etc.) * Knowledge of case management systems (ServiceNow) * Strong understanding of Maryland and Virginia labor laws * Ability to solve problems and carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision * Strong verbal/written communication skills, organization skills, detail-oriented, yet able to analyze and recommend alternatives * Ability to prioritize and address competing demands; multi-tasking capacity critical * High degree of respect for the confidentiality and sensitivity of HR and payroll data * Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) * Must be able to demonstrate ability to learn and understand various computer systems * Must possess the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment * Must have the legal right to work in the United States. Silver Spring, Maryland, MD, DMV, DC Discovery Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Policy Statement If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to HR@discovery.com. PI117223972

Dow Jones & Co. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 125 years and today has one of the world's largest news gathering operations globally. It produces leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view \"Find Jobs - Dow Jones.\" Thank you. Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line. White Oak Full time Job_Req_19841 Dow Jones, publisher of the world's most trusted business news, is seeking an experienced double wide newspaper press operator at our printing center located in Highland, IL - 45 minutes east of St. Louis, MO. This is a full time opportunity with benefits including holiday pay, vacation pay, a 35 hour workweek with overtime thereafter. Evening shift Sunday - Friday. The position involves the preparation, layout, operation and maintenance of printing presses and related equipment. Duties include setting and maintaining a balance of ink and water, registration of printing, operating ABB ink setting controls, and operating press folders, as well as handling, preparing and loading paper on the press, preparation of pasters, preparing the reel room report, and related duties. The press operator is responsible for producing high quality printed copies of The Wall Street Journal and other print publications in an efficient and timely way. The ideal candidate must be willing to work as part of a team to produce consistent quality of reproduction, to meet dispatch schedules, and to maintain an efficient and cost effective operation. Job Description - The position involves the preparation, layout, operation and maintenance of printing presses and related equipment. Duties include setting and maintaining a balance of ink and water, registration of printing, operating ABB ink setting controls, and operating press folders, as well as handling, preparing and loading paper on the press, preparation of pasters, preparing the reel room report, and related duties. Position is responsible for quality control during a press run, including following the directives of the Foreman, Operations Manager or Production Manager, and the cleanup and maintenance of printing units and folders. During a press run, must constantly check reproduction to see if it is clear, registered, and that the ink is properly set within a specified density range. It is the responsibility of each Press Sub Operator/Journeyman/Journeywoman to minimize white waste, printed waste, and press downtime attributed to paster breaks, running breaks, and other mechanical or operational failures. Must work together as a team to produce consistent quality of reproduction, to meet dispatch schedules, and to maintain an efficient and cost effective operation. Must comply with Dow Jones Environmental & Safety standards and policies, complete necessary E&S training and support the efforts of the local safety team as needed. Also responsible for assisting with training for Trainees and press/mail assistants. Among duties for the position is the acquired knowledge of how to load reels, how to make pasters, operate reels, lead sheets, put in angle bar sheets, set up angle bars, comp units, line up margins, line up sections, plate up press, set ink, throw units in and out of contact with drive shaft(s), set rollers, change rollers, change blankets, reset ink keys, set up folder (reset trolleys, guide rollers, former boards, nips folding rollers, delivery pan and belts), replace pins, cutting rubbers, and knife boxes in folder, throwing folder in and out of contact with driveshaft and overload clutch, switching from straight to collect mode, changing slitters, adjusting slitters and slitter rings, and general maintenance of printing press, folder and reels. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time. Position requires standing, lifting, bending and physical exertion throughout shift. Business Area: PRINT & ENT SVCS - PRINT SERVICES PI117197199

Discovery Communications Program Sales Representative US-MD-Silver Spring Job ID: 25400 Type: Company Employee Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Licensing US-MD-Silver Spring Overview About: Discovery Program Sales / Licensing team represents the television broadcasting rights for Discovery Inc’s portfolio of networks in the global marketplace. With access to original content produced for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Science, Investigation Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and more, our catalogue of nearly 30,000 hours offers a variety of genres within the factual entertainment and lifestyle space. Our sales team partners with our clients through regional offices in London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, Munich, Singapore, Warsaw and Discovery’s global headquarters in Silver Springs, Maryland, to analyze local markets and break down the programming needs of broadcasters within each territory. Position Summary: The Program Sales Representative is responsible for manage United States and International Airline television broadcasting rights for Discovery Inc. portfolio of networks. Will provide high level of client customer service to international client base. Respond to client queries regarding programs, languages, rights and invoice discrepancies. Screen new premieres each month and send clients targeted program recommendations. Actively develop sales pipelines, added trade shows and participate in special projects as assigned. Responsibilities 1. Manager 10+ US and International airline accounts. • Provide high level of client customer service to international client base. • Respond to client queries regarding programs, languages, rights or invoice discrepancies. • Screen new premieres each month and send clients targeted program recommendations. 2. Handle daily account operations for clients and liaison internal stakeholders. • Process purchase orders within one day of receipt. • Ensure client materials are delivered by deadlines. • Create contracts, send to clients prior to start of exhibition; upload executed contracts to internal databases. • Send executed licenses to finance at beginning of each month for invoicing. • Submit rights requests to Legal for all programs; update master spreadsheet with programs and confirmed rights. • Order and upload screeners to Box for all clients. Assist sales manager with program searches for cruise line and non-theatric clients, and program screening. • Create sales tools for sales manager – program descriptions, one sheets, spreadsheets, program grids. 3. Actively development and maintain sales pipeline with assigned categories and/or territories. • Update pipeline each month with all new and executed deals and royalty payments. • Submit to finance by deadline each month. • Assist Program Sales Manager(s) with trade show planning including registration, processing invoices, program screening, and shipping materials. 4. Will participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications * College Degree or equivalent sales experience required. * Strong customer service skills. * Ability to work with a diverse group of internal and external clients. * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. * Ability to work under tight deadlines. * Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task; proactive. * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). * Ability to work 9am-6pm; Mon – Fri. * Must have the legal right to work in the United States Silver Spring, Maryland, MD, DC Discovery Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Policy Statement If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to HR@discovery.com. PI117070982

Ruppert Landscape Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Crewmember - Landscape Maintenance US-MD-Silver Spring Job ID: 2020-1751 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 20 Category: Landscape Maintenance 214 - DCM Overview Crewmembers are responsible for performing landscape maintenance on commercial properties as directed by Field Managers. Hours are typically 40-45 per week, M-F (some Saturdays in Spring). Responsibilities Ability to operate various mowing and finishing equipment, performing labor functions, mulching, installation, etc. Qualifications Ideal candidates will have previous industry experience, a willingness to deliver quality workmanship, and a strong work ethic Must be able to pass pre-employment screening and be able to lift 50lbs routinely. Honest, dependable, has a positive attitude and is cooperative Takes care of equipment and tools, is self-motivated, has a desire to learn and improve Has pride in his/her work Adheres to, and supports, company policies and seeks to grow with the company PI116931779

Discovery Communications Employee Experience Assistant (Contract) US-MD-Silver Spring Job ID: 25455 Type: Temporary # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources Discovery Education Overview The Employee Experience team encompasses Recruitment, Learning and Development, Lifeworks & Inclusion as well as Operations and fits into the wider People & Culture (human resources) Organization. Our team focuses on the employee lifecycle from the hiring of top talent to cultivating and retaining a high performing, diverse inclusive workforce. We also ensure that the processes in place throughout that lifecycle are best in class. The Team Our Employee Experience team is looking for a quick and agile , organized and customer service oriented Employee Experience Assistant to join the team. The assistant will be tasked with providing administrative support to the EVP Employee Experience & Operations, VP Global Talent Acquisition and Group VP - Corp Comms LifeWorks & Inclusion. This includes calendar management and scheduling, booking travel, monthly expense reporting and creative projects as assigned. This position has room to gain a broad range of experiences and skills. Our team is quick to provide mentorship and supports team members’ learning and flexing of their skills. The ideal candidate for this role is a doer , they will ace/master the administrative support portion of the job quickly, leaving time to take on more project based tasks with the wider team. This person will embrace a one team mentality and approach each responsibility with a positive attitude. Responsibilities Administrative Support • Conduct daily administrative tasks - schedule appointments, maintain and update supervisors’ daily calendar, screen calls and respond to internal and external inquiries. • Schedule, organize and coordinate meetings and facilities; arrange presentations and conferences; prepare documents. • Arrange travel itineraries including transportation and hotel arrangements, and prepare travel and expense reports. • Coordinate departmental supplies and initiate order for supplies and materials as needed. • Provide project support including – research, data compilation, reporting, candidate sourcing and analyses. Operational Support and Partnership • Post all open jobs via our applicant tracking system, iCIMS to our careers site daily • Post jobs to external job boards in consultation with recruiter • Provide recruitment support and screening of potential DCI entry level employees and interns as needed. • Prepare and maintain organizational charts for assigned client groups • Support team across a variety of People & Culture and staffing initiatives including succession planning, leader assimilations, employee survey, metrics, reporting, diversity programs etc • Partner with People & Culture Management across planning and execution of employee activities to develop and improve morale, team building and performance • Support People and Culture strategic programs and initiatives and perform other related duties • Ensure consistent application and compliance with all statutory and Discovery Inc. human resources practices • Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents Qualifications Basic qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • 0-2 years of relevant experience in HR • Maintain confidentiality and interface with employees at all levels of the organization • Ability to manage complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative • Strong people skills, including the ability to work exceptionally well with executives, staff, external associates at all levels, and as part of a larger departmental team • Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously • Demonstrated problem solving experience in a process oriented role • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly • Detail oriented and excellent follow-through skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Approaches work with a strong sense of purpose, competence, authority and compassion • Regularly applies critical thinking to understanding and resolving issue • Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP Preferred qualifications • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems • Candidate sourcing • Understanding of US employment law This is a contract position silver spring, maryland Discovery Communications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Policy Statement If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to HR@discovery.com. PI116899449

Altarum Institute # Positions 1 Location US-MD-Silver Spring Category Current Opening Overview Palladian Partners, an Altarum company based in Silver Spring, MD, provides comprehensive communications support services to some of the biggest names in biomedical, public health, and criminal justice research. We're looking for an outstanding Web Content Manager to join our team. We hire people who have strategic vision, love to collaborate, and want to lead projects that help improve people's lives. As a Web Content Manager you will use your advanced knowledge of web and mobile communication strategies to help clients meet their strategic goals. You will be a significant contributor to large digital projects, informing the overall approach, budget and timeline. You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires great attention to detail and the ability to maintain a positive relationship with demanding clients. As part of our Digital and Content Strategy department, you will work with a team of digital project managers, UX strategists and web content specialists, and will collaborate with federal and non-government partners. Successful candidates will: Responsibilities Develop and manage project schedules using project management tools, keeping management apprised of progress, changes, and potential obstacles Serve as the primary client liaison for web content-related tasks and activities on a day-to-day basis Edit/proofread web health and science content, including webpages as well as online products such as newsletter articles, fact sheets, press releases, leadership messages, and feature stories, incorporating best practices and ensuring consistent voice Contribute knowledge about content strategy to the team's overall digital strategy, including identifying needs and proposing solutions Support special projects on an as-needed basis Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field, or other bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant work experience Five to seven years of experience, at least three of which include managing editorial projects and websites Superb client management and customer service skills, including producing clear, error-free correspondence and the ability to articulate strategies and solutions in meetings Experience writing and editing health content for a variety of audiences Ability to work comfortably under pressure and to organize, track, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines, including development of project schedules and timelines Understanding of content strategy and familiarity with web writing best practices. Ability to learn quickly, to respond/react quickly to changing priorities, and to be dedicated to completing all tasks Familiarity with plain language, web content best practices, and use of editorial style guides Ability to solve problems quickly and creatively Experience using content management systems to update website content You'll earn bonus points if you have: Experience working in a government contracting environment Knowledge of web content strategy and best practices, including SEO and metrics analysis Experience working in Drupal Basic knowledge of HTML Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and remediation Palladian employees are highly talented and are encouraged to think and work creatively and strive for excellence. This is a full-time, staff position located at Palladian's corporate headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Palladian offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the satisfaction that comes from working on interesting, meaningful projects every day. Palladian's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, and teamwork. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us. Palladian Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. PI116838761

Altarum Institute # Positions 1 Location US-MD-Silver Spring Category Current Opening Overview Palladian Partners, an Altarum company, is looking for a Digital Project Coordinator to support high-profile national public health campaigns and projects. The Digital Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting senior project management and executive staff by tracking and owning responsibility for digital project subtasks. In this role, you will work as part of a technical team, and you will need to communicate effectively with a broad variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ideal candidates are exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple project deadlines. This position is ideal for candidates who have been working in a web content management or junior web account manager role and who are interested in a project management career path. Palladian Partners, Inc. is a dynamic science and health communications firm located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Our ongoing commitment to provide exceptional strategic communications, editorial support, distinctive design, and superior service to our clients is as unwavering as our desire to enrich people's lives with quality health information. Responsibilities Helps to define and track task timelines and deliverables Manages updates to task timelines and keeps senior management apprised of progress and changes Organizes and participates in regular team meetings, including development scrums Ensures that all team members understand task requirements and works with other team members to identify potential challenges and roadblocks to meeting task deadlines Utilizes project management software and tools to share relevant documents and track progress Provides support on preparation of project plans, briefing materials and other client-facing documentation Qualifications Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree required 3+ years of experience in a web support role Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of HTML and Google Analytics. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Outlook and MS Excel. Ability to work comfortably under pressure and prioritize multiple work responsibilities, with competing demands, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Familiarity with content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress. Anticipates problems ahead of time and takes a proactive approach towards solving them or reporting them to a supervisor. Laser-sharp attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to learn quickly, to respond/react quickly to changing priorities and to be dedicated to completion of required tasks. Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimum supervision. Excellent oral and written communications skills. At this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship Palladian employees are highly talented and are encouraged to think and work creatively and strive for excellence. This is a full-time, staff position located at Palladian's corporate headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Palladian offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the satisfaction that comes from working on interesting, meaningful projects every day. Palladian's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment, and teamwork. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us. Palladian Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. PI116697585

Join our team as a Preschool Photographer! Full and Part-time positions available. As a Photographer, you: Have the opportunity to capture several hundred smiles every week! Use a complete mobile studio and professional photography equipment ! Enjoy traveling to assigned Picture Day locations in the comfort of your own vehicle! Participate in training to increase your photography skills and experience! Will start your work day early and end about the same time as the average school day. Have summers off , between spring and fall season Picture Days! Our Preschool Photographers Enjoy Competitive hourly wage Paid drive-time Seasonal schedule flexibility (with summers off) Comprehensive paid training Requirements/Qualifications Eager to learn and deliver excellent customer service skills High School diploma or GED, strongly preferred Ability to work early morning hours Reliable, insured vehicle and valid U.S. driver's license Apply today! Lifetouch, a Shutterfly Inc. Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Lifetouch is contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background and driving record check. PI116694183