Manager, Communications & Marketing

Working collaboratively with internal and external resources, the Manager, Communications & Marketing will help lead the development and implementation of SUS’ legacy and digital communications, aligning all communications efforts and marketing strategies with the overall goal of unifying and strengthening messaging, growing the agency’s visibility and supporting the agency’s revenue generation efforts.

Supporting a strong partnership between a visionary CEO and an action-driven Chief of Staff, the Manager of Communications & Marketing will generate and drive the message to the public that SUS is a community of opportunity for people whose lives have been challenged by poverty, mental illness, trauma and/or developmental disability. Internally, the Manager of Communications & Marketing plays the role of lead cheerleader and communicator for a staff of over 1700 committed individuals in 70 locations.

The Manager of Communications & Marketing must be a self-starter, creative, a wiz at social media, have good people and public relations skills and be an active listener able to take direction and multi-task.

Juggle multiple assignments related to production of printed, visual and e-materials
Create and secure stories of recovery and resilience about the SUS family for pitches to donors, media and in feature articles
Create and execute all social media strategies
Guide internal communications so that the SUS culture is supported and promoted
Keep the web current at all times with blog posts and other updates
Interface with Resource Development Department towards the creative promotion of proposals and events.

Establish collegial working relationship with service divisions to help ensure information on program events and achievements are shared ongoing as a necessary feed for content development
Identify compelling SUS stories to pitch to community and regional media

Keep staff informed on internal news with weekly Intranet updates, monthly announcements and other updates as needed

Identify, write/edit and distribute content for:
Bi-weekly SUS e-newsletter for distribution to all stakeholders

Periodic report of accomplishments to serve as a communications vehicle for donors, investors and prospects
SUS’ digital entities (e.g. website, Intranet, social media, mass email communications)
Live tweeting and related social media platforms

Design and create collateral materials for fundraising and public/community relations efforts and internal events
Gather and/or edit stories, design and produce quarterly division-specific newsletter
Guide the development and production of new videos that showcase the SUS story
Attend and report on SUS events. Take photos of internal events
Create and execute a monthly social media plan
Drive and manage SUS’ digital platforms to deliver traffic, followers and engagement with key audiences (donors, funders, employees, participants, other stakeholders)
Assist in managing relationships with communications’ partners and agencies
Measure and analyze all communications efforts and activities to ensure ROI
Other related assignments as directed by the Chief of Staff

Junior Associate

The Junior Associate is an intelligent and capable entry-level communications professional with passion for global health issues, policy, advocacy and/or media. The Junior Associate is the most junior member of the account team and participates in a wide range of communications/public relations tasks including conducting research, performing social and traditional media monitoring, developing presentations and other communications materials, analyzing media coverage and online coverage, and conducting outreach to reporters.

The Junior Associate reports to an Associate. This is a learning position, enabling the individual to develop the professional skills to actively contribute to client deliverables.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Account & General Support
Effectively utilizes both internal and external research capabilities – including use of the web, media monitoring services, media databases and other communications resources in order to monitor and analyze media coverage for clients
Evaluates and analyzes information and data (including media coverage) in the development of succinct and accurate summaries
Develops media lists and other reports
Arranges meetings and events
Monitors social media and proposes relevant social media tactics
Drafts client emails, article summaries, case histories and reports

Team Development & Initiative
Develops personal judgement and knows when to seek advice from others
Participates actively in team and staff meetings
Takes initiative in setting career path and learning professional skills
Works with manager to identify and address training, education and skill building needs
Proactively seeks and shares information with colleagues
Effectively uses talents of colleagues in own problem solving

Financial & Administrative
Develops and applies understanding of billing and budgeting processes
Prepares well-documented and thorough activity reports
Completes timesheets and other administrative reports in a timely manner

Skills and Qualifications
0-1 years full time work experience in a PR, health, science, advocacy, global health, or journalism setting preferred
B.A. required
Excellent research and writing skills
Intelligent, strategic and creative thinker
Passion for understanding and/or demonstrated interested in public health issues and trends
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Positive, energetic attitude; enthusiasm and dedication to exceptional work products; sense of humor
Experience with digital and social media tactics a plus

Communications Manager

Framework is a specialty management consultancy that helps leading global companies develop strategies and practices for maximizing performance by sustainably managing financial, social, and natural capital.

We seek an experienced, highly professional, confident, and engaging individual to lead and manage large sustainability communications projects for major corporations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will lead internal teams to plan, develop, and deliver impactful sustainability reports and communications for Framework clients. The candidate will:
• Serve as the consulting lead and project manager for sustainability reporting and communications projects, including acting as the main client contact and directing internal team members in project-related tasks
• Assume overall editorial control over report content, including substantial involvement in report content development, drafting, and editing
• Innovate new approaches to sustainability reporting, communications, and engagement
• Coordinate closely with client communications teams and design groups, including external agencies, to weigh in on design concepts, report format, and delivery; manage and direct layout finalization
• Direct the work of external writers and proofreaders
• Identify opportunities to support client sustainability needs not related to reporting, such as strategic planning, data analytics, benchmarking, or goal-setting; connecting appropriate client contacts with other Framework team members
• Coordinate with internal analysts to apply reporting standards to client projects, including, but not limited to, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Guidelines, United Nations Global Compact, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) sector standards, etc.
• Contribute to Framework’s external thought leadership articles and infographics as well as other business development activities
• Pitch in wherever, whenever, and however appropriate to serve client objectives and elevate Framework’s brand and profile

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
The successful candidate must have proven sustainability reporting and/or communications expertise, preferably with a mix of both in-house corporate and agency experience.

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
• Very strong editorial and writing skills
• Understanding of and experience in publishing and design, including digital media
• Strong oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously; lead and develop high-performing teams, resolve challenges and roadblocks, and manage to project scope and budget
• Experience and comfort establishing and maintaining relationships with Chief Sustainability Officers and other senior client contacts; sound judgment, diplomacy, and the highest professional ethics and integrity
• Track record of effectively leading complex corporate sustainability reporting and/or communications projects strongly preferred (ideally including GRI-based reporting)
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, self-directed; high degree of emotional intelligence (no drama)

EXPERIENCE
• College degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Four to six years of leading reporting/communications teams and projects
• Exceptional editorial and writing skills—enjoys writing!
• Practical knowledge/awareness of reporting standards, initiatives, and frameworks (desired)
• Excellent Word, PowerPoint skills; experience with Excel

TRAVEL
The candidate who fills this position can expect to spend approximately 10–20 percent of time traveling to client sites and conferences.

Social Media Manager

Krista Tippett Public Productions (KTPP), the independent production home of On Being and The Civil Conversations Project, is seeking a creative, savvy colleague to join our production team.

DETAILS: Full time // salary

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

APPLY BY: October 13, 2016

As Social Media Manager, you care about building community in social spaces and extending the reach of On Being’s Peabody and Webby Award-winning media project. You know that brevity and wit can coexist with depth and engagement. The Social Media Manager will draw on the ethos of On Being while bringing a distinctive voice, a big-picture view of emerging media landscapes, and a strategic sensibility to a new era of growth and innovation for this public radio show, podcast, digital publisher, and live event convener.

The Social Media Manager will envision and expand our social media presence on every platform. You should have a strong social media management background to help manage daily content publication on our social platforms. And, you must be able to create compelling postings that will engage audiences, drive increased listening and reading of our content, build loyal communities. Working closely with our team of producers and reporting to the Chief Content Officer, you will:

What You'll Be Doing:
⇢ Develop and execute coherent social media strategies from beginning to end that builds and engages audiences using owned, earned, and paid strategies.
⇢ Create and oversee long-term social media calendar in conjunction with On Being’s production schedule that helps promote content, grow readership and listenership, and increase audience engagement through our websites, blog, newsletter, and social media channels.
⇢ Manage daily presence on social networking platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram), including daily monitoring, posting, and content development.
⇢ Implement and manage a suite of social media production and analytics tools, and communicate metrics and best practices to key stakeholders and production team.
⇢ Liaise with radio and digital producers daily about upcoming episodes, featured columns and blog posts, and potential opportunities to showcase special events.
⇢ Train, coach, and share best practices with staff who post on organization, program, and individual social feeds.
⇢ Conceptualize, create, and edit custom social media content (Facebook Live events, live-tweeting events, animated GIFs, etc).
⇢ Advise on emerging trends and launch new social media accounts as needed.

What We're Looking For:
⇢ Bachelor’s degree, with a focus in journalism, communications, business, or marketing, or equivalent preferred.
⇢ Minimum of four years experience on a fast-paced social media team, preferably of an idea-driven media and/or entertainment environment.
⇢ Demonstrated success in creating engaging social content that has deepened loyalty and expanded reach.
⇢ Excellent interpersonal skills and outgoing personality with the ability to collaborate closely with others and thrive in an editorial team environment.
⇢ Proficiency with a range of social media platforms and awareness of new platforms.
⇢ Proficiency with analytics and data tools.
⇢ Superb writing skills showing deep thinking and originality.
⇢ Familiarity with audio and/or video editing software.
⇢ Familiarity with HTML and content management systems.
⇢ Scrupulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
⇢ Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
⇢ Excellent time-management and decision-making skills – able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while providing quality audience experiences and products.

Manager, Strategic Communications

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the leading international organization working to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe, seeks a Manager of Strategic Communications to assist the Executive Director for Strategic Communications.

This position will be based at WCS's headquarters at the Bronx Zoo, which WCS operates along with three other New York City zoos and the New York Aquarium. In its work to publicize our New York City parks and conservation projects in close to 60 countries (including throughout Latin America and Francophone Africa) and all the world’s oceans, the WCS Communications department operates in a fast-paced environment, in which staff are expected to balance a variety of competing demands.

Work of the Manager of Strategic Communications will be divided between: corporate communications (creation of institutional brochures and reports; WCS opinion/commentary; WCS internal communications; and prepared remarks for WCS executives.

Responsibilities of the Strategic Communications Manager will include:

– Develop, edit, and place op-eds, blogs, and letters-to-the-editor for WCS conservationists and executive staff
– Play a key role in managing internal communications for 4,000-employee staff across the globe
– Contribute to creation of brochures, reports, and other collateral institutional materials, including the WCS Annual Report
– Prepare speeches and talking points for WCS senior leadership
– Translate WCS messaging across a variety of media platforms from English to Spanish
– Help to develop organizational messaging for dedicated media campaigns

Experience (Required):
– Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-5 years working in the communications field.
– Outstanding writing and editing skills
– Speech writing and preparation of talking points
– Working knowledge of popular social media platforms, including: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
– Candidate MUST be able to write and speak fluently in Spanish.

Experience (Preferred):
– Background in journalism and/or public relations
– College degree or coursework in ecology and/or environmental studies
– Familiarity with audio and video recording, podcasts
– Familiarity with web design
– Some written and/or spoken fluency in French

Communications Coordinator

Harvard University

School/Unit
Harvard Kennedy School

Sub-Unit
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Job Function
General Administration

Time Status
Full-time

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9-5

Department
Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation

Salary Grade
054

Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the Ash Center seeks a detail oriented and highly organized candidate for the position of Communications Coordinator, who will assist in communicating the work of the Ash Center with the purpose of maximizing the Center's impact. Primary responsibilities include maintaining up to date content on the Ash Center's website, which is powered by Harvard Web Publishing's Open Scholar platform (training to be provided) and assisting in the marketing and promotion of public events hosted by the Center.
Specifically, the Communications Coordinator will ensure the timeliness of content on the Ash Center's webpage; he/she will draft digital news stories highlighting research, student activities, faculty news, events and other activities of the Center; and regularly post information about upcoming news and events on the Center's website and social media accounts. The Communications Coordinator will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Events and Outreach to help market the Center's public events to the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University and the broader community by assisting in the design and distribution of event posters; drafting and distributing emails through the Center's Mailchimp account; and publicizing events through the HKS intranet and calendar, the Harvard Gazette, and various university-based listserves.
Additional responsibilities include managing the Center's social media accounts; contributing articles to the Center's magazine, the Communique; coordinating printed material contracts and agreements with vendors; managing the Center's database of photographs; and overseeing the audio-recording of events at the Center and their distribution as podcasts through Harvard's Soundcloud account. This position will also entail some administrative work and will be responsible for recruiting and supervising student interns in the communications department.

Additional Information
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document.

Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background checks.

This is a benefits eligible term appointment for one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal

Harvard University is committed to supporting a healthy, sustainable learning and working environment

Pre-Employment Screening
Education
Identity

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications
• 2 years' experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, journalism or related field.
• Experience editing website content.
• Experience managing social media applications such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr.

Additional Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Strong writing skills with ability to quickly craft news stories and summaries of the Center's varied research and public activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop for simple graphic design tasks include poster creation (using existing templates) and light photo editing.
• Experience creating and editing podcasts.
• Interest in photography.

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Science & Social Media News Assistant

Science and Social Media News Assistant
Arlington, VA

PBS NewsHour is looking for creative thinkers with visionary ideas on how to tell science stories using social media. During their tenure, News Assistants will be involved in creating social media and other online content for the NewsHour’s science team. This includes pitching ideas, assisting in story research and development and producing original content for the NewsHour’s website and social media platforms. News Assistants will be encouraged to explore existing and emerging digital platforms with the purpose of telling stories in new and innovative ways. News Assistants will also have the opportunity to attend a series of breakfasts with various members of our organization — including correspondents, producers, and reporters — and have the opportunity to research, interview, and write for the NewsHour‘s Rundown blog. They are also responsible for support staff duties.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong work ethic, effective time management and excellent writing and research skills. Also, they should be familiar with a range of social media platforms, interest in online and/or science journalism and an interest in telling stories using design and graphics. Graphic design, motion graphics, animation or video editing experience, and training in physical, biological or computer sciences a plus.

The Science and Social Media News Assistant position pays $13 an hour with overtime eligibility. Additionally, this position is eligible for our 403(b) retirement plan and medical benefits.

WETA is an equal employment opportunity employer. WETA does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.