Editorial Manager – Communications, Marketing & Education Division

The Editorial Manager will be responsible for overseeing content and design for the Rainforest Alliance’s publications, presentations, website and various social media platforms. S/he will ensure editorial and design style consistency across the organization’s written and visual materials and develop messaging appropriate to the organization’s mission and to individual program needs.

Responsibilities:
•Oversee production of the Rainforest Alliance's principal publications and presentations including, but not limited to: websites, brochures, annual reports, videos, slideshows, newsletters, press releases, blogs, speeches, fact sheets and case studies, as well as development and event related materials;
•Serve as in-house editor, providing precisely targeted editorial support as needed;
•Work with in-house and external designers to produce effective and appealing materials that adhere to Rainforest Alliance design style;
•Write, review and edit printed and online communications to ensure accuracy of information and detect errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax;
•Coordinate with consultants on agreement scope of work and subsequent deliverables; and
•Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism;
•7-10 years experience in professional work environment;
•A minimum of 8 years experience in journalism, nonprofit or corporate communications;
•Strong sense of design and experience working with designers;
•Proven track record in strategic communications work;
•Strong project management and organizational skills;
•Experience managing staff;
•Demonstrated interest in conservation, corporate social responsibility and/or international development issues;
• Superior written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
•Flexibility and willingness to work independently on a wide range of tasks and projects;
•Proven ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; and
•Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish preferred

Director, Development Communications

POSITION: Director, Development Communications (DDC)

Hospital for Special Surgery is in the quiet stage of a multi-year campaign. The Director, Development Communications will develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program of development and campaign communications. The DDC will also be responsible for a communications plan for the stewardship of individual donors.

The Director will report to the Vice President, Development and Chief Development Office. He/she will help supervise two Development Associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with Development leadership, develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program of development, campaign, and annual-giving communications that ensures consistent and effective messaging and promotes the mission of the organization.
• Conceive, design, and produce, in collaboration with campaign consultants, printed communications. Provide oversight of messages delivered through other media (video, Website, online giving).
• Write customized, highly persuasive proposals and letters of inquiry to cultivate and solicit major and principal gifts; write and oversee the production of other fund-raising materials.
• In collaboration with Development staff, create and oversee a stewardship plan for major donors.
• Research and fact-check all information required to write fund-raising materials and stewardship reports. Proofread, edit, and critique fund-raising materials, as requested.
• Manage and develop Development Associates and other staff in day-to-day and special projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Six years of professional work experience is required. A minimum of three years of experience with development/campaign communications and stewardship, including creating/writing fund-raising materials such as letters, brochures, and reports is required.
• Experience supervising/managing a small team/department is required. Experience in a hospital/university setting is highly desirable.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to adopt others’ tone/voice, “ghost write” correspondence, remarks, and other materials. (A writing test is required.)
• Creative and marketing-minded; adept at writing and contributing to the design of highly persuasive fund-raising materials that deliver emotional impact while being factually accurate and financially sound.
• Technologically savvy. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to learn other software and database packages. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photo Shop, Illustrator, etc.) and Raiser’s Edge is desirable.

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

The Public Relations and Social Media Manager is responsible for creating positive public awareness and helping to manage the HSS brand and reputation through a wide range of news and social media channels. He/she works with hospital, medical, and scientific leadership to keep important medical and scientific advances in the forefront of public attention. He/she provides counsel to clinicians, researchers, and hospital administrators and leadership who interact with the media.

Working with other members of the communications department, he/she contributes to the planning process and creative ideas for events, stories, and employee communications. He/she must develop solid relationships with key news media and act as spokesperson on behalf of HSS, as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help develop a social media strategy and implement the plan through carefully designed initiatives. Coordinate with other areas of the hospital.
• Develop new initiatives for social media, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, multimedia press releases, etc., with the goal of increasing the number of followers of HSS. Write and input content for and monitor effectiveness of initiatives.
• Build relationships and establish appropriate third-party alliances to help promote HSS strategically, especially through social media channels.
• Achieve significant national, regional, and local publicity on services, therapeutic franchises, and research.
• Develop creative and relevant articles, messages, and other content for scientific and non-scientific audiences, working collaboratively with professionals throughout the hospital and externally.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, with a major in marketing, public relations, communications, advertising, or a related field preferred. A graduate degree is desirable.

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Three to five years’ experience in an account management position, with social media; writing and project management responsibility or a similar work experience.
• Experience in healthcare and/or hospitals is highly desired.
• Demonstrated writing capability. Writing portfolio is required.
• Experience managing multiple projects at once and achieving objectives on time and on budget.
• Excellent teamwork skills, as this position requires a high level of coordination of work and interaction with hospital medical staff, employees, and external partners and vendors.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn other software packages.