Friday, March 5, 2010

PR Assistant Account Executive (Newburyport, MA)

Matter Communications, Inc. (www.matternow.com) is seeking a talented Public Relations Assistant Account Executive for our Newburyport, MA office. The Assistant Account Executive works as part of an account team servicing both privately-held and publicly-traded clients. Experience with technology or consumer electronics clients is a plus.

We offer outstanding professional growth opportunities, formalized training and development, mentoring in a small, team-oriented environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Matter’s benefits include health and dental insurance, vision discount program, short-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan and match, employee referral program, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), summer hours, and casual business environment.

Responsibilities:
• Media relations (trade, consumer, and business)
• Media Research (editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, and press list development)
• Industry analyst outreach
• Writing (press releases, pitches, bylined articles, and more)

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant business experience
• 2-3 years of post-college PR agency experience (must have)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-moving, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously
• Fast learner with an inquisitive mind and eye for detail

Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@matternow.com, with “Assistant Account Executive” as the subject line of your email.

Asst. Account Executive -- Minneapolis

Padilla Speer Beardsley is looking for an enthusiastic communications professional to join our agriculture and environmental-science practice. Candidates for the opening should have one-to-two years of post-college experience in marketing communications or public relations, preferably in agribusinesses. A degree in ag journalism, ag business or a related agriculture degree is preferred.

Required skills: excellent writer; ability to understand and explain complex subjects; experience with trade-media relations; self-starter and strong work ethic. Agency experience is a plus. Some travel is required.

The assistant account executive is responsible for many day-to-day PR activities, which can include:
  • Developing media and influencer lists.
  • Writing news releases, feature articles and proposal letters.
  • Assisting with event logistics, researching venues, invites.
  • Conducting media calls.
  • Scheduling editor appointments for media tours and trade shows.
  • Research.
  • Managing mailings and press kits.

Padilla is a communications and public relations firm with offices in Minneapolis and New York City. We are a multi-specialty agency, with experts in crisis/critical issues management, employee communications, investor relations, market/opinion research, marketing communications, media relations and public affairs. Our clients come from various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, consumer products, health care, retail, financial and more.

Padilla is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers excellent benefits. We strive for excellence. We’re strategic. We deliver results. We have fun. And we’re seeking entrepreneurial individuals who want to grow with us.

Please send cover letter and resume referencing this job to Stephanie Grogg, Padilla Speer Beardsley, resumes@psbpr.com or 1101 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55415. For more information about Padilla Speer Beardsley, check out our web site at www.psbpr.com.

Assistant Account Executive/Analyst Relations- San Francisco

The AR AAE is an associate-level member of the Analyst Relations team and serves as an assistant and back-up to the Account Executives and other team members, with an introductory role in direct client involvement. An Assistant Account Executive reports to an Account Supervisor and may receive direction from Account Executives and/or Senior Account Executives.
For more info:

PR position - Atlanta, GA

Ella Bee PR is growing rapidly and we are looking to build our team. Send resumes to Help@EllaBeePR.com

Director of Corp. Communications-Tampa, Fla.

Director of Corp. Communications
Tampa

Relocation Eligible: Yes


Overview:
Join our Brand and Business Development team, and be part of the future of 22squared. As Director of Corporate Communications, you will manage the marketing press, work with Agency Management to develop a contact strategy to maximize visibility for Agency people and news; Drive speeches and outside presentation events for Agency SME's, helping to select the best events, and guide the Agency POV. An added bonus: Overseeing the Agency website news and blogs.

This is the terrific opportunity for the right professional to get in on the ground level of an Agency in ascendancy - and not just RIDE the tide, but MAKE the tide happen!

Qualifications:
10+ years corporate communications experience
Experience in corporate/public relations for Advertising/ marketing firm required
Well-developed diplomatic skills
Demonstrated grace under pressure
Extensive contacts in advertising media a plus
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain media relationships required
Bachelors or Masters Degree in communications- related area
Resourceful, hands-on, entrepreneurial spirit needed
Strong, effective written and verbal communications
Team
player/collaborator
http://jobs- 22squared. icims.com/ jobs/1156/ job?sn=Indeed

Manager, Media Practice - San Francisco

Title: Manager, Media Practice
Req Number: b-m-00001604
Location(s): San Francisco CA

About Burson-Marsteller

Burson-Marsteller (www.bm.com), established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, advertising, and web-related services. Burson-Marsteller's seamless worldwide network consists of 72 Offices and 65 affiliate offices, together operating in 90 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), one of the world's leading communications services networks.
Burson-Marsteller is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV.

Burson-Marsteller's San Francisco Media Practice has an opening for a Manager. Ideal candidates will have experience in public relations within the technology industry. Qualified candidates should have strong media experience as well as technology experience. In this role, you will be responsible for daily client contact and service, issue-oriented writing, building and maintaining media relationships and program development and team management. Candidates who have experience with corporate branding and issues management is a very large plus.

The Manager oversees day-to-day activities of the account team and projects as well as participates in new business development and support organizational initiatives. To add Client value, the Manager will maintain and grow business by managing team to insure Client satisfaction. Managers may be responsible for supervising work of Senior Associates, Associates and Client Executives. The Manager contributes to the professional development of their staff and oversees work for the Client with junior account handlers, internal service departments, external vendors, news media, and other Ad/PR agencies.

Responsibilities

' High level media relations with top tier journalist
' Developing and cultivating relationship with the Clients and external audiences
' Oversee day-to-day Client projects and/or events to insure the quality of work meets Client's objective in a manner that provides value
' Managing account administration duties such as billing and financial reporting
' Recommending and implementing initiatives that improve the public's perception of Clients
' Oversee all aspects of major events for Clients
' Handling special media inquiries
' Reviewing materials (e.g. pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters) prepared by junior staff
' Developing materials on complex issues (e.g. Q&A, speeches, collateral materials)
' Developing, pitching and placing positive stories by and about the Client in business, trade and consumer media, when appropriate
' Cultivating positive Client presence in trade media through releases, contact and responsiveness to inquiries/requests
' Maintaining clear and consistent communication between the Client and account team
' Partnering with Clients and other communications firms (i.e. ad agencies) to develop and complete communications plans
' Researching, assisting, and presenting new business proposals
' Developing original research, surveys, market studies for existing and new business proposals
' Developing complete communications plan for Clients

Skills

' 7-10 years professional experience in roles of increasing complexity and geographic reach
' Must have at least 4 years experience in a large PR Agency
' Strong oral, writing, and editing skills
' Must have excellent interpersonal skills
' Ability to supervise and motivate the work of account staff
' Ability to develop and present new business pitches
' Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
' Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations and pitches to Clients
' Ability to think creatively
' Ability to plan strategically and globally
' Ability to write strategic materials for Clients
' Understanding of the financial aspects of the business
' Proficient in computer software
' Recruit new talent that broadens and deepens our capabilities
' Attract, develop and retain talent
' Actively identify new talent
' Manage teams and individuals to enable them to perform to their fullest potential. Set clear expectations and demand high performance
' Motivate teams and individuals
' the needs of the client to the knowledge/expertise of the team members
' Quickly grasp and distill problems, make the tough decisions and implement swift action plans
' Think creatively and strategically
' Resolve conflict and negotiate effectively and tactfully

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=362&ji=2431492&sn=I

Senior PR Account Executive- Milwaukee

ZGA+ PR is a full-service, integrated marketing communications agency. We are looking for an experienced media relations pro to lead significant regional PR accounts. The Senior PR Account Executive provides strategic counsel and works with others internally to develop and drive public relations activities for our clients. Candidates should have at least five years of regional and national media relations experience, a proven track record of securing media coverage on behalf of clients, a good working knowledge of regional and national media contacts and the ability to demonstrate results from online and social media communications.

Manager or Sr. Manager - San Francisco

Oncology Product PR | Bay Area
Manager or Sr. Manager

The Manager/Sr. Manager will lead communications programs for pipeline and marketed products focused on breast cancer. S/he will develop and implement strategic, results-oriented communications plans to reach media, patients, and healthcare providers.

This position is required to work with leading patient advocates and partner with third party organizations on educational programs requiring the ability to nurture or build strong working relationships with these organizations. The Manager will also be a media spokesperson for the company, and will frequently interact with and advise senior management, as well as numerous functions including Commercial, Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory and Investor Relations.

This position collaborates with Corporate Communications and International Communications and Public Policy teams to ensure aligned global product messaging and approach to key milestones. It also collaborates with the Oncology advocacy relations team within Public Affairs to ensure advocacy perspective is incorporated into PR programs and plans.

Candidates must have direct experience in biopharmaceutical/ pharmaceutical public relations (in-house strongly preferred) supporting cancer. SABCS and breast cancer advocacy experience is a plus. Candidates must have 8 or more years of PR industry experience. Strong understanding of the biotech business model, regulatory process, managed care/payer environment and a basic understanding of industry patient assistance programs is also a must. Broad communications experience with expertise in product communications, product access, launch preparation and issues management is required.

This position is based in the Bay Area of California. Qualified candidates must contact Jim Delulio of PR Talent at jdelulio@prtalent.com Added details for this role can be found at www.prtalent.com

Manager or Sr. Manager - San Francisco

Public Affairs (Immunology PR) | Bay Area

Manager or Sr. Manager
The Manager/Sr. Manager will manage communications programs for pipeline and marketed products focused on immunology and develop and implement strategic, results-oriented communications plans to reach media, patients, and healthcare providers. This position will also lead and develop relationships with rheumatoid arthritis, allergy and asthma advocacy organizations on behalf of the company.
S/he will be a media spokesperson for the company, and will frequently interact with and advise senior management, as well as numerous functions including Commerical, Clinical Development, Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory and Investor Relations. This position will collaborate with Corporate Communications and International and Public Policy teams at international HQ to ensure aligned global product messaging and approach to key milestones. This role will assist with the development of long-term grant strategy and budgets and lead the execution of the annual grants cycle.

Broad communications experience with expertise in product communications, product access, launch prepartion and issues management is required. Experience managing consulting (PR) agencies working in support of pipeline and marketed products is preferred. Candidates must have a strong understanding of the biotech business model and have 8 or more years of PR industry experience.

This position is based in the Bay Area of California. Qualified candidates must contact Jim Delulio of PR Talent at jdelulio@prtalent.com . Added details for this role can be found at www.prtalent.com .

Luxury Hotel PR Account Supervisor - Bermuda

Luxury Hotel PR Account Supervisor - Bermuda TAX-FREE
Troncossi Public Relations


Job Description
* Experience in Luxury Hotel PR is a must.

Troncossi Public Relations is an award-winning PR consultancy with a strong emphasis on client service and innovation. A position is available within a small, thriving consultancy for a dedicated, talented public relations consultant who has worked in a recognised agency. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Our client list includes many well-known Bermuda organisations as well as several Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of market sectors.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Ø Delivering excellent client-focused service;
Ø Providing communications and new media counsel to clients at a senior level;
Ø Researching, writing and editing a variety of media and editorial materials;
Ø Establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with media contacts, bloggers and social media influencers;
Ø Developing innovative media content to sell in;
Ø Developing and leveraging online and social networking sites utilizing Search Engine Optimization;
Ø Co-ordinating media interviews, photoshoots and feature profiles;
Ø Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and launch strategies;
Ø Managing product and service launches and media relations activities;
Ø Managing a variety of events including logistics planning;
Ø Media, issues and social media monitoring;
Ø Managing potential crisis as required;
Ø Managing client budgets.
Two positions are available:

Immediately: Experience in corporate, sustainable development or health-care regulation PR an asset.

June/July: Experience in luxury hotel PR is a must.

Writing samples and completion of a writing assignment will be required at interview stage.

Evening and weekend time will be required as client workload demands.

We offer challenging work, extensive opportunities for learning and professional growth, as well as an excellent work-life balance.

Interested candidates should forward their resumé detailing their experience by March 18 to liz@troncossi.bm. Visit www.troncossi.bmfor company background.

Job Requirements
Qualifications required:

Ø Bachelor's degree
Ø Minimum five years PR experience gained in an agency setting
Ø Superior writing, editing, fact checking and research skills
Ø Proven media relations skills
Ø Proven relationships with bloggers and social media influencers
Ø Strong negotiating and client service skills
Ø Ability to work in a team environment under the direction of the owner, establishing internal and external partnerships
Ø Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office suite
Ø Ability to manage complex projects and multiple activities simultaneously
Ø Strategic thinker
Ø Experience in planning, problem solving and solution development
Ø Superb attention to detail
Ø Positive attitude


Vice President of Communications - Minneapolis

Vice President of Communications
Buffalo Wild Wings
Minneapolis

Description Join a team that is all about sports, great food, family and friends. Buffalo Wild Wings is a fast paced, high energy environment with amazing growth. To see for yourself, apply below.

The VP of Corporate Communications will be responsible for internal and external communication, including communication strategy and planning; team member and franchise communication; executive support; issues management; crisis communication; public relations; investor relations; and public affairs. This position will work with team members in existing positions who currently report to different departments, as well as with outside consultants. The ideal candidate will be a strategist as well as a hands-on communicator.
Local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a communication-related field and 10 or more years of experience in the field of organizational communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of organizational communication principles, practices and techniques. This should include up-to-date knowledge of the capabilities of electronic media, including social media, web sites and video.
• Extensive experience with internal communication is required.
• Experience in providing confidential communication counsel to senior executives, preferably in the restaurant or retail industry.
• Outstanding written communication skills, including a flawless command of grammar and punctuation.
• Communications experience to support media relations, reputation/brand management, investor relations, event management and franchisor/franchisee relationships is preferred.
• International and multi-cultural communication experience is a plus with an emphasis on international business expansion.
• Experience with cost/benefit analysis for communication programs would be a plus as company decision-making is highly data driven.

Additional Qualifications:
• A strong, strategic thinker and problem solver.
• An ability to set and balance short- and long-term priorities and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced and quickly changing environment. Effective project management skills and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong people skills and the ability to manage through people-related issues.
• Ability to have a positive impact on a wide range of team members and audiences based on industry expertise, risk-assessment ability, experience and knowledge of how communication can affect financial results and team member engagement.
• Good business liaison capabilities; ability to build strong partnerships; a team player.
• Ability to mentor and develop subordinates.
• Strong empathy and listening skills.
• A positive, upbeat, “can-do” attitude.
• A firm commitment to ethics, honesty, integrity and credibility.

Responsibilities Include:

The position will lead and coordinate internal and external communication with team members, franchisees, the Board, media, the investment community, community/advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders.

The key accountabilities of the position include:
• Develop and execute an overall corporate communication strategy and annual internal and external communications plans and budgets consistent with the strategic business objectives established for Buffalo Wild Wings.
• Contribute to the development of company strategy with the company’s Leadership Team.
• Create and lead a communication team to develop and implement communication strategies, including both content and vehicles.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to develop strategic internal and external communication plans to support current and future business needs, including international expansion.
• Lead and direct team members from other departments who provide internal and external communication support. Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of assigned communication team members to ensure the effective and efficient creation and implementation of internal and external communication activities. Develop and refine communication channels and processes.
• Write, review and edit communication plans and materials developed by others, as needed to support business objectives.
• Develop and monitor ongoing systems for gathering information that might affect company decision-making.
• Develop systems for tracking performance of communication programs against measurable objectives, including informal and formal research processes.
• Monitor and manage issues and crises that might affect the company, and proactively make recommendations on response management.
• Provide executive communication support, which may include drafting/editing speeches and letters/emails; support large-group meetings; and provide follow-up materials to help communicate leadership decisions.
• Ensure both internal and external public relations programs adhere to corporate standards, promote the company's mission and vision, and complement and support the achievement of established objectives.
• Provide communication training and guidance to managers and leaders.
• Prepare and manage the Communication department budget.
• Able to travel up to 20% to support business events

https://www.ultirecruit.com/BUF1003B/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*73CB77C7BEB28A0C


Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Count Me In is seeking a talented CMO to lead the organization’s on-line and communications efforts. The candidate will serve as both a strategist and hands-on practitioner, responsible for creating and implementing on-line strategies and communication campaigns to boost website traffic, registration, and media placements.
Working closely with a small internal team and external PR vendors, the candidate will be:
• experienced in building profitable online and offline businesses in content-driven organizations
• a demonstrated leader, with experience in recruiting and supervising staff and working well in teams
• a big picture, critical thinker who is inquisitive, informed, strategic, articulate, and confident
• ability to implement plans at a grassroots level on a tight budget
• a passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs and their ability to impact their communities
• savvy in new social marketing techniques as well as in traditional PR outreach methods
More specifically, the candidate will:
• Develop, direct, and implement the organization’s strategic communications plan for all internal and external constituencies.
• Ensure cohesive messages across all communication mediums--print, email, web, PR, etc.
• Track quantitative metrics related to website usage and event participation; evaluate the effectiveness of messages and content delivery; recommend corrective steps to drive registrations, attendance, media, and other goals.
• Oversee the development/production of on-line rich media web 2.0 programs, videos, user-generated content
• Manage functional website upgrades
• Develop and implement strategic marketing and media campaigns; edit and disseminate press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and other marketing collateral.

Additional Qualifications:
This talented individual will have the following qualifications:
• 7-10 years of experience as Marketing Director of an on-line media business with bottom line accountability
• 5+ years experience in web-based businesses, with expertise in building technology applications.
• 5+ years experience in the for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector, with direct experience in media and technology.
• Ability to translate business requirements into viable technology practices.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams including marketing, pr, finance, IT, web and operations
• Expertise in the use of social networking tools and techniques
• Expertise in understanding and creating Google Analytics reports, managing goal conversions, managing ppc campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to create strategies and lead successful implementation
• Superior writing, verbal, interpersonal, and management skills
• BA in English, Journalism, Communications/Marketing or related field.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the Search Committee atjobs@countmein.org.

Communications Campaign Manager- Chicago

Communications Campaign Manager

Chicago Access Network Television (“CAN TV”) was formed as part of the Chicago Cable Ordinance to give every Chicagoan a voice on cable television. With 25 years experience working with the public, CAN TV has been recognized nationally as one of the finest public, educational, governmental access (“PEG Access”) centers in the nation.

Position – CAN TV is seeking a motivated individual for a one-year contract to help conduct a campaign that will lay the groundwork for protecting CAN TV in the future by strategically responding to regulatory and economic challenges facing the organization.

Job Responsibilities include –

--Develop communications strategies, tools and web and written materials such as talking points, position papers, action alerts, sign-on letters, and proactive and reactive press communications targeted to identified audiences to build awareness and advance strategic goals.
--Coordinate and help execute community needs assessment work to achieve strategic objectives.
--Maintain advocacy/media database and manage online advocacy tool, including writing stories and updates for the website and e-newsletter.
--Identify and pursue online or print placement opportunities.
--Provide support for educational sessions and public events.
--Assist with legislative initiatives.
--Track and monitor results of efforts using quantitative and qualitative results measures.

Job requirements:

--2-4 years work experience in a communications position doing strategic issue-based advocacy work in a nonprofit organization.
--Ability to think creatively and quickly to respond to political or timely developments
-- Excellent written and oral communications, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into actionable language for a broadly diverse audience
--Strong interpersonal, motivational and presentation skills
--Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds as part of a team as well as independently
--Demonstrated experience using online and multi-media tools to advance strategic goals including the web research, advocacy software, social networking.
--Experienced with word processing and other computer systems required such as Microsoft office suite, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, and Capwiz or similar advocacy software.
--Commitment to media reform, community communications, and media justice.


How to Apply:
Please submit resumes to hr@cantv.org

Brand & Communications Intern

Brand & Communications Intern
Virginia -- Tysons Corner

Full/Part Time:

A World of Opportunities
Hilton Worldwide offers a variety of global opportunities within our portfolio of world renowned brands. With more than 3,200 hotels in 77 countries, our Team Members are committed to delivering our brand promises to our customers. At Hilton, you’ll discover hospitality jobs whether you are a first time applicant or a career professional.

Our portfolio consists of well known brands representing market leadership in their respective segments of the industry, whether it’s luxury or lifestyle brands to mid prices, extended stay or vacation ownership, Hilton has something for everyone. The company owns, manages and franchises hotel brands including The Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts®, Conrad Hotels and Resorts®, Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hampton, Homewood Suites®, Home2Suites by Hilton®, and Hilton Grand Vacations®

Come and explore a world of opportunities and join our dynamic team to help us achieve our mission to be the preeminent global hospitality company – the first choice of guests, team members and owners alike.

Proud Part of Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide’s Headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia. The company owns, manages and franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands around the world. We offer competitive benefits to our Team Members. We invite you to become part of a dynamic team whose vision is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Job Summary
Hilton Worldwide’s Corporate Summer 2010 Internship Program will offer current college students the unique opportunity to gain real world experience in our Global Headquarters in McLean, VA. During the program, interns will work directly with the leaders in our corporate departments. The work experience will be highlighted by learning opportunities provided by senior leadership with practical learning sessions tailored to the business leaders of tomorrow. The internship begins June 7th and runs until August 13th and students will work full time during the 10 week program.

Be a part of history as the Hilton Brand launches it’s three year strategic plan and introduces its new brand promise and pillars to the world. Having just completed a year’s worth of research into the minds of our consumners and team members, we are well on our way to build a more vibrant global brand.

Under the general supervision of the VP and Sr. Director of Culture and Internal Communications the focus will be around updating internal communications channels, including OnQ Insider, assisting with the Hilton news process and assisting with projects around our brand culture.
Basic Qualifications
• Must be currently enrolled in a four-year college degree program
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• Must have basic computer skills on Word, Excel and able to navigate through the internet
• Must be well organized, can prioritize and multi task several projects at once and possess excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook
• Undergraduate (major or minor) Business
Additional Information
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship

https://careers.hilton.com/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?JobOpeningId=40258&SiteId=&Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&

Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator - Cincinnati, OH

Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator
St. Vincent de Paul
Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description
Scope of Position: Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing SVDP’s overall marketing and public relations efforts, including gathering and disseminating SVDP’s news and events, developing and implementing seasonal marketing strategies including paid advertising, and enhancing and sustaining web-based and other digital communications.

Job Responsibilities:
1) Work closely with Director of Development to develop and execute SVDP’s communications plan and translate it into tactical plans across all platforms, including the internet, media relations, SVDP website, print publications, advertising, digital marketing and social media.

2) Oversee team in the vision and redesign of SVDP’s website.

3) Produce SVDPs quarterly newsletter and event-related publicity and advertising.

4) Develop e-mail communication and social media with various audiences to publicize news and events.

5) Work with template designs to produce invitations, flyers, and mailers

Job Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. 2-4 years experience. This is a hands-on position that requires extensive knowledge of current new media products and their uses as well as ease in public communication and a passion for SVDP’s mission.

Travel by automobile is required frequently.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Email Address: jrack@SVDPcincinnati.org
Fax: 513-562-8843

Global Internal Communications Strategist - Austin, TX

Global Internal Communications Strategist - Marketing & Brand
Dell, Inc.
Austin, Texas

Job Description
This position requires a communications professional to develop and maintain a strategic internal communications program for our Global Marketing function as part of the Global Internal Communications team at Dell.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in driving change in employee behaviors and attitudes in global organizations, launching and sustaining brand strategies, utilizing social media in innovative ways to drive tangible results, and have experience working with C-level executives.



The role requires an ability to effectively manage and engage with executive internal clients, along with the organizational skills, creativity and drive needed to maintain aggressive and relevant internal communications programs.

Job Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in English, communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field is required, along with 8-12 years of professional communications experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong writing, editing, project management and problem-solving skills.
Experience utilizing and managing agency resources is a plus.
Candidate must be organized, enthusiastic, creative, results-oriented, innovative and able to deal with ambiguity and tight deadlines, while working effectively in a team environment.
The position reports to the director of Dell Global Internal Communications.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Email Address: carol@startupstaffing.com



Manager/Sr. Manager, Events & Communications - Sherman Oaks, CA

Manager/Sr. Manager, Events & Communications
Avail-TVN (digital media)
Sherman Oaks, CA

Job Purpose and Expectation
Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, the Events & Communications Manager is responsible for planning and organizing events, tradeshows and/or meetings for the organization as well as managing all external communications to customers and internal staff communications. He or she will also be responsible for all operational, implementation and post-event activities as well as newsletters and affiliate notices.

Key Responsibilities
Events

Maintain a calendar of events and implement a system that enables and anticipates long-term planning and effective event management for the organizations meetings, conferences and events.
Build relationships with key stakeholders.
Represent and deliver service excellence that is in keeping with the organizations brand.
Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations.
Negotiate agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lowest cost and highest quality of service.
Work closely with internal groups to define event goals, objectives and specific implementation plans that promote the organizations brand.
Oversee procurement purchasing and client service needs with regard to marketing premiums, catering, audiovisual, security and rental needs for events.
Work with marketing team to develop brand, marketing labels and tools for events as required.
Prepare event programs and confirm all necessary preparations are in order.
Trouble-shoot and smooth issues relating to the successful execution of the event program.

Avail-TVN Events

Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality event.
Pre-event and onsite communication with internal stakeholders and delegates.
Establish staff schedules, task assignments equipment allocation to ensure conformance with company/department objectives and goals.
Air and ground travel arrangements, when applicable.
Establish communication protocols and operating procedures with subcontractors and program staff.
Work closely with affiliate marketing and marketing programs to effectively promote events to target audiences and obtain accurate event specifications. Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors and vendors as required to successfully execute all aspects of the event on the scheduled delivery day.
Ensure speakers are briefed and prepared to provide effective presentations and materials.
Conduct post-event debriefing sessions.
Provide post-event analysis, budget recaps and participant feedback and incorporate learning into future plans.

External Events/Tradeshows

Register attendees, book hotels and coordinate on-site presence (meeting rooms, suites, etc.)
Work with affiliate marketing and marketing programs to coordinate sales support materials, collateral
Work with sales groups on customer invitations, tracking responses and dissemination of information

Communications

Manage the creation of internal and external newsletters including information gathering, writing and distribution
Draft affiliate communications, letters, notices

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree from 4-year college.
7 years experience in Event Management or related field is required.
Proven negotiating skills with hotels, entertainers and other event vendors.
Ability to develop professional relationships in all aspects of the position that result in stable, consistent, reliable, and courteous communication when dealing with customer organizations.
Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines.
Excellent organizational, planning and project management skill.
Proven ability to take direction and input and to develop effective and engaging events that will achieve the organizations goals.
Ability to influence and coordinate the efforts of other team members in support of events.
Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate budgets and effectively manage expenses.
Ability to present and pitch ideas effectively to senior management team.
High level of verbal and written communications skills. Excellent writer.
Ability to synthesize information and
Demonstrated ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) event management technologies, and customer relationship management software (i.e., Salesforce).
Effective time management, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to travel is required.
http://www.avail-tvn.com/company/employment.asp?JobID=022610

Director of Marketing - NY

Director of Marketing (2009-2010)
Uncommon Schools
New York

Description:
Director of Marketing (2009-2010)

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. Uncommon builds uncommonly great schools by developing and managing regional networks that are philosophically aligned and highly accountable. Uncommon currently manages sixteen schools serving approximately 3,000 students in New York City, upstate New York, and Newark, New Jersey. Nine new schools will open within Uncommon in the fall of 2010. Uncommon will grow to include nearly 30 schools serving 8,000 students within five years and, ultimately, 33 schools, serving nearly 12,000 K to 12th grade students. Uncommon has achieved outstanding academic results based on internal assessments, statewide exams, and graduation milestones. Its schools consistently outperform their district schools and are among the highest-performing urban schools in their cities and states.


GENERAL SUMMARY
The Director of Marketing will oversee the Uncommon Schools brand both internally and externally. Working with a variety of constituents, s/he will manage communications, messaging, and branding as related to recruitment, human capital, development, facilities, etc. S/he will report to the Chief Operating Officer of Uncommon and will work closely with Uncommon’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Directors, Home-Office Directors, and school leaders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Marketing will be based out of the Uncommon Schools Home Office. Projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Overseeing the comprehensive redesign and maintenance of Uncommon’s website;
• Managing internal and external messaging within all levels of the organization (including leadership transitions, new initiatives, advertising campaigns, e-newsletters, etc.);
• Managing talking points used with all constituents within Uncommon (including students, families, alumni, teachers, vendors, lenders, etc.); and
• Overseeing a comprehensive press and media strategy both nationally and within the regions in which Uncommon’s schools are based.

Specific Responsibilities
Website
• Oversee the development of an interactive, constantly-evolving, compelling website to be completed within an aggressive timeline;
• Manage the execution and roll-out of Uncommon’s new website, including site testing, internal training, and maintenance;
• Manage internal staff and external support providers in the development and execution of Uncommon’s website; and
• Continue to revise and improve Uncommon’s website and on-line strategy and maintenance.

Press and Media Strategy
• Develop strong relationships with local and national media partners;
• Draft and distribute press releases regarding Uncommon’s success and developments;
• Coach and support Uncommon and school staff on press and media relations; and
• Manage information regarding Uncommon shared through the media.

External Relations
• Develop strong relationships with local and national partners, including media, suppliers, vendors, non-profit organizations, government agencies, etc.;
• Manage Uncommon’s advertising campaign, including executing competitive, compelling messaging for purposes of recruitment, development, and facilities acquisition;
• Manage Uncommon’s “story” and how information regarding Uncommon’s history and structure can and should be shared with varied external audiences; and
• Oversee the development of recruitment and development materials, including but not limited to, print advertisements, materials for mass distribution, etc.

Internal Relations
• Develop communications systems through which internal news is shared throughout Uncommon Schools; and
• Support and coach home office directors, leadership team members, and school leaders on internal communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Passionate belief in the mission of Uncommon Schools;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively;
• Excellent ability to influence and motivate opinionated and diverse audiences;
• Excellent ability to coach and support others, particularly those with content knowledge outside of one’s own area of expertise;
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and follow-up skills;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently and within budget;
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and with a wide range of constituents;
• Ability to effectively influence and motivate internal and external constituents;
• 5-7 years of work experience; and
• A sense of urgency.


2. Minimum educational level:
• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred.


COMPENSATION
We offer a competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits.
TO APPLY
If you are passionate about improving educational opportunities for historically underserved children and communities, please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

How to Apply:
TO APPLY:
please visit our website and apply online at www.uncommonschools.org/usi/careers/.

Publicist - Chicago

Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Chicago

The Harris Theater, located in Millennium Park downtown Chicago, is a progressive and growing arts organization. The Theater seeks a seasoned Publicist with 5 plus years experience for this part time position.

The Publicist, under the direction of the Executive Vice President of External Affairs, is responsible for actively engaging members of the press and media through a strategic pr plan and increasing the Harris Theater’s regional and national visibility. This position is part of a high-energy collaborative marketing team focused on audience development, ticket sales and attendance goals for Harris Theater Presents and Family Series performances. This position is supported by a Marketing Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-level PR Communications strategy

• Support ticket revenue goals and audience development through PR and Media relations

• Extend the Harris Theater brand through industry, trade media, multimedia and social media tactics

• Represent the Theater and forge strong relationships with external and internal community partners

• Actively pitch national, regional, and online media outlets for feature stories

• Write all press releases and media alerts

• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to ensure Theater website supports PR, engages media and has robust offerings for media personnel

• Craft language for program copy, other external publications, speaking engagements by Harris personnel, and special events

• Collaborate with marketing team to align advertising and PR messages

• Respond to external requests for information about the Theater, and coordinate with members of Executive team to align all messaging

• Plan and execute philanthropy announcements and placements in periodicals


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field
5 plus years of experience working in performing arts, non-profit and/or communications industry with demonstrated success placing stories in the media
Assiduous attention to detail. Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Knowledge of emerging communication technologies
Outstanding verbal communications, interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personalities with tact and diplomacy
Great judgment, strong initiative and creativity
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Experience with project management and proven record of successful ability to meeting project timelines

• Professional demeanor and ability to work independently and as a team player

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment

• Sense of humor a must


Compensation

This position is part time, 3 days a week or 24 hours per week
Pay is commensurate with experience

Candidates should submit their resumes, writing samples and cover letter to communications@harristheaterchicago.org

Music and Dance Theater Chicago, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Director of Communications and Marketing (Cambridge, Mass.)

Director of Communications and Marketing
American Repertory Theater, Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

The responsibilities and duties of the Director of Communications and Marketing (DCM) include, but are not limited to the following –

Marketing:

Develops, implements and oversees all efforts to maximize ticket sale income
Responsible for the establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination with the ART's overall business plan
Provide senior management with regular updates, revisions and modifications to the plan
Lead the ART's efforts to aggressively and creatively grow existing sales revenue
Coordinates efforts to determine and implement appropriate language and images for all ART projects
Responsible for overseeing all advertising including but not limited to radio, print, television, electronic media
Responsible for all telemarketing activities and strategies
Oversees direct mail and electronic media campaigns including but not limited to brochures, articles for ART publications, subscription mailings, playbills, email newsletters, press releases, blogs, postcards, flyers, and current and emerging web-based initiatives
Develops and implements cross promotions with external vendors and institutional partners
Oversees correspondence and interaction with subscribers and multiple ticket buyers
Supervises and manages Marketing/Communications staff
Develops, creates and executes media sponsorships
Prepares and oversees budgets for the Communications and Marketing Department. The DCM reports directly to the Artistic Director/CEO
Communications:

The creation and execution of Market Research and the strategic implementation of initiatives based on the results
Consistent application of focused language and images to ensure clarity and impact of the ART message/brand in all departments that engage with the public, audience development, fund raising, and the Training Institute; Continually assess characteristics of the ART brand and design strategies and standards to ensure that they speak positively to the public
Designs and executes copy standards and ensure that they are integrated throughout the organization and across departmental lines
Develops and encourages synergies between marketing, audience development, and fundraising activities
Functions as liaison to artistic staff to incorporate appropriate information, messages and images in support of the work on stage
Establishes and oversees display information, marketing materials, and audience accommodations for all public spaces for two theaters
The DCM will work closely with the Development Director and Officers as he or she oversees our efforts to define and market the ART "brand". The DCM is included in regular staff meetings, season planning meetings, as well as regular Marketing / Communications meetings which include the staff he or she supervises plus the Artistic Director/CEO, and other senior Administrative and Artistic leaders.

This is a transformational moment for the American Repertory Theater. The ART seeks to revolutionize the theater experience by giving audiences a voice, a sense of ownership, and feeling of importance in the theatrical event. This audience-driven vision speaks directly to the ART's core mission-- "to expand the boundaries of theater." As we expand our idea of what makes up the theatrical event, we seek to make the arts an integral part of the life of the university while redefining and revitalizing theater for our community. In doing so, we seek to realize our vision to become America's preeminent theater.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience as Marketing and/or Communications Director or equivalent are required. Proven experience in leading and participating in cross-departmental projects. Resume must demonstrate a wide range of familiarity with design, Internet, and database software.

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to think strategically and generate creative ideas, and will have illustrated examples of these past activities in marketing and communications initiatives. With imagination and creativity, candidates will be able to oversee marketing campaigns, from concept to delivery, ensuring further growth of the ART brand to enhance market reach. Excellent written, verbal, and supervisory skills are essential. Knowledge of ticketing software and hardware desirable. Attention to detail, teamwork and collaborative skills are a must.

Application Instructions

To apply: Visit our website at www.employment.harvard.edu and enter Req #20500BR

Media Relations Freelancer (Washington, DC)

Media Relations Freelancer
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Description:
The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC) is seeking a media relations freelancer for a short-term project to develop and execute of a media strategy around GBC’s work in Washington, DC. Currently, GBC and its local partners are involved in multiple innovative, first-of-their-kind initiatives in Washington, DC aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in the district, including a testing program and a youth social marketing campaign. The freelancer will be responsible for generating significant local and potentially national media coverage around the work of GBC and GBC’s partners in the DC-area. This project will require the individual to maintain strong lines of communication with the GBC team and its partners in Washington, DC, including corporate members, the DC HIV/AIDS Administration and other local nonprofit organizations. The individual will be responsible for developing pitches, contacting reporters, drafting press releases and coordinating several press conferences.
Location: While we are very open to a virtual work arrangement, we would prefer someone located in Washington, DC or in New York, NY (where GBC offices are located.)
Compensation: Competitive; depending on experience & availability
Duration: 15-20 hours per week; 3 month engagement with potential for an additional 3 month extension
Additional Qualifications:
Criteria:
• Significant experience in media
relations and public affairs •
Understanding of how blogs and
social media interact with traditional
media relations • Strong skills around
message strategy • Experience writing
press releases and coordinating
press conferences • Experience with
local media outlets in Washington, DC
• Ability to comfortably interact with the
corporate community, nonprofits and
local/federal branches of government

The ideal candidate has a B.A. and a
solid track record of noteworthy media
placements. Experience with or
knowledge of corporate social
responsibility and/or domestic
HIV/AIDS issues is a plus, but is not
necessary.
How to Apply:
Please contact Cara Majeski at 212.584.1652 with any questions; to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Cara Majeski at cmajeski@gbcimpact.org.


Communications Coordinator (Rockville, MA)

Communications Coordinator
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Rockville, Maryland

Description:
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Communications Specialist for The Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) located in Rockville, MD. HJF provides administrative and management support to MHRP.

Seeking a bright individual for a rewarding career opportunity at an HIV/AIDS research program. The US Military HIV Research Program—MHRP (www.hivresearch.org) is a private-public collaboration that seeks to develop an effective HIV vaccine and provide HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Africa and Asia. The position is with HJF, a non-profit medical research foundation that supports MHRP in Rockville, Md. The program is a part of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

MHRP recently led a study that showed an investigational HIV vaccine regimen was safe and, for the first time, modestly effective in preventing HIV infection. It lowered the rate of HIV infection by 31.2% in a Phase III clinical trial involving more than 16,000 adult volunteers in Thailand. Although the efficacy is modest, this study represents a major scientific achievement that has important implications for HIV vaccine testing and development. Working under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) since 2004, MHRP has also developed comprehensive prevention, care and treatment programs in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda.

This communications position will work with people at all levels, including research physicians and scientists, to develop meaningful content and effective communication tools to promote the program and its activities. It will support strategic internal and external communication initiatives for the MHRP and its international research sites, reporting to the Director of Communications.

Responsibilities
• Ensure dynamic content is on our public website; work with partners in Africa and Thailand to tell our story
• Develop and support consistent messaging across the organization
• Research and write newsletters, press releases, presentations and fact sheets
• Develop an internal communications program for international network; maintain and enhance the intranet for our employees and partners around the globe
• Help researchers and program leadership write, develop and edit presentations, information papers, reports, and collateral materials
• Support external communications initiative by researching press opportunities and coordinating inquiries


Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for a bright, organized and resourceful person with:
• Good command of the English language/grammar and a strong editor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience writing for the web a plus
• Ability to translate complex medical research information to a broader audience
• Detail-oriented, accurate, professional and accountable
• Flexible, hardworking and willing to support a wide variety of projects
• College degree required and some related experience
• Knowledge of the medical research/HIV field a plus; interest in world health necessary

This is a mid-level position in a small, relatively new department. We are looking for someone with 4-6 plus years of experience in communications and writing, but are flexible if you have the talent and initiative. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and join a rewarding work environment.

How to Apply:
Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 205169 in the Job Opening ID box. OR fax your resume to 240-314-7334. Please specify title and job number on fax.

HJF is a nonprofit medical research organization that provides support services to the military medical community and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.
AA/EEO

For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html

HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.

Manager, Media Relations (NY)

Manager, Media Relations
New York City Ballet

New York City Ballet seeks a Manager of Media Relations to oversee all aspects of press and public relations for one of the world’s premiere arts organizations. The ideal candidate will have a B.A. and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Excellent writing and communications skills are essential, knowledge of ballet a plus. EEOC.

Send cover letter and resume to:
pressjob@nycballet.com

2010 Ford Communications Summer Intern (Dearborn, MI)

2010 Ford Communications Summer Intern
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dearborn, MI

Job description:
At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Job Description: Communications professionals, specifically those who have studied and practiced journalism, are vital to Ford Motor Company’s success as they are the eyes, ears and voices of the company. We provide strategic and tactical thinking to support Ford’s external and internal communications efforts around the world. We drive creative solutions that put the company on the cutting edge of communications. In Ford Communications, during this pivotal time in the industry, you can affect the public’s perception of our company, our people and our products with your ideas and efforts to share our story with key audiences.

Ford Communications offers summer internships for qualified undergraduate students. Internships are project oriented and challenge you to demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen and technical skills. Potential assignment areas for Summer 2010 internships include:

•Product Communications – responsible for the launch of new products and technologies. This summer efforts will be focused on new model launches of the Ford Super Duty; Ford Fiesta; Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150 and more.
•Corporate Communications – responsible for environment (including fuel efficiency), safety and manufacturing and other corporate issues.
•Employee Communications – responsible for daily communications and major employee product programs. This summer’s programs include our second annual employee product drive. Preferred candidate criteria:
•Juniors pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications •GPA of 3.2 or higher •Strong writing, reporting and verbal communications skills •Strong knowledge of digital and social media tools (but understands the value of “picking up the phone”)
•Previous intern experience in the Communications field
•News reporting or editing experience

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job.

Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse work- force. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered all applicants must apply to our website at
www.careers.ford.com to the stated title above.

Regional Development Director (Seattle, WA)

Regional Development Director
Constant Contact
Seattle, WA


Job Description:
Constant Contact, Inc. helps small businesses, associations, and nonprofits connect with their customers, clients, and members. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact® champions the needs of small organizations and provides them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact's leading email marketing and survey products—supported by our expert personal coaching and service—help all types of small businesses and organizations create professional-looking email newsletters and insightful online surveys, and begin a dialogue with their customers. Today, more than 350,000 customers worldwide trust Constant Contact to help them connect with their audience.

Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., with an additional office in Loveland, Colo., Constant Contact was named Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council "Company of the Year" in 2008 and is ranked as the 14th fastest growing company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for New England list.

The Regional Development Program focuses on creating new customer growth and public brand awareness in designated geographic areas through the development of relationships with key small business organizations, influencers and the presentation of local educational seminars.

We are looking to bring on a dynamic individual with strong communication and presentation skills to support the Seattle and Portland Metropolitan areas. This individual will have expertise in working with small business/ non-profit organizations and will be able to build strong relationships with prospective customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Experience in small business is a must.
- Initiate and manage meaningful relationships with high-profile organizations, associations, and small businesses in the community.
- Initiate and manage face-to-face contacts with prospective customers and Business - Partners in a designated geographic area.
- Initiate and conduct classes, seminars, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, group discussions, lectures, and other speaking engagements to existing and prospective customers and Business Partners.
- Leverage relationships to position Constant Contact as the leading expert in email communications professionalism and practice.
- Forward a high number of qualified leads to inside sales representatives for conversion into Constant Contact customers and Business Partners.
- Direct customers and prospects to online support resources and product offerings.
- Initiate and support self-perpetuating groups of successful Constant Contact customers who share information and re-tell the Constant Contact story within their circles of influence.
- Forward pertinent information to various Constant Contact departments with a goal of recognizing needs, interests, and trends related to Constant Contact customer creation, support, and retention.

Requirements:

- 7+ years experience in selling to small businesses and/or business development for a small business.
- Experience owning and/or working with small businesses or business associations, non-profit organizations and community groups.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, and public presentation skills are a must.
- Knowledge of ecommerce and email marketing trends, best practices, and usage in small business and organizational applications.
- Experience teaching/training in public group settings.
- Ability to work both autonomously and with a team. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or entrepreneurship.

Constant Contact offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary and stock options. Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); 529 College Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement; Adoption Assistance; and, an exciting Stock Option Plan!

If you desire to make a difference, are committed to bringing the highest quality of service to our customers and are looking for a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, send us your resume and salary requirements for consideration.

We are not accepting employment agency referrals for this position.

Brand Marketing Strategist (San Jose, CA)

Crawford Communications Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is seeking a Brand Marketing Strategist with substantial mergers and acquisitions experience. The ideal candidate has proven experience with successful internal and external communications programs focused on brand integration.

Please note that no phone calls will be accepted. Only local San Francisco Bay Area candidates will be considered.


* 10+ years senior level corporate brand communications management experience. Proven track record managing through mergers and acquisitions is required.

* Must be politically savvy, have strong relationship building skills and ability to interface with/diplomatically influence C-level executives.

* Excellent writing and editing skills required. Oversee initial brand audit, drive naming and strategy/planning for integrating brands. Manage trademark consolidation. Manage all internal/external communications, messaging and positioning ensuring consistent brand application. Aggregate stakeholder content, drive review processes. Writing deliverables: M&A plan development, FAQs, PPT, more.

* Ensure budget alignment. Assist with documenting operational process refinements. Conduct brand education and training.

* Proactive, collaborative management skills for leading extended, cross functional teams between acquiring and target companies. Manage stakeholder meetings, set action owners.

* BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or similar.

Duration: ASAP – ongoing.

Hours/location: 40 hours/week onsite at client office located in San Jose.

Rate: $75-80 per hour, D.O.E, as a w-2 employee of Crawford Communications Group.

Interested? Create a profile including a Word version resume:

http://tinyurl.com/m8emkw

Coordinator - Public Relations (Plano, TX)

Neiman Marcus

Company Overview
Neiman Marcus Stores are located in the most affluent markets in the United States with a dominating presence in Florida, California and Texas. From the finest designer and luxury merchandise for men and women to precious jewelry, beauty and home decor, we offer our customers an impeccable and irresistible array of choices. Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has served our discerning and sophisticated customers with gracious and attentive service.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with every day operation of the PR office and assisting with storewide events.

Job Duties

Day-to-day operations of PR office

Handle financials

Coordinate with vendor's scheduling and travel arrangements

Liaison between PR and support team

Performs additional tasks as required, including lifting and carrying large or heavy objects during event set-ups

Job Requirements

Customer Focus

Managing and Measuring Work

Negotiating

Planning

Functional/Technical Skills

Two years minimum experience in related field, computer literate and excellent organization skills required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

https://genie.mynmg.com/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=24336&p_spid=23472

Special Project Director of Women and Work Programs (Washington, DC)

Wider Opportunities for Women
Washington, DC

Description:
Wider Opportunities for Women: Seeking Special Project Director of Women and Work Programs (WWPD) to coordinate and implement national and community-based programs to promote women into high wage jobs. A primary focus of the current responsibilities rests with promoting women into the green economy and draws on the historic leadership role that Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) has played in the development of the field of non-traditional work for women. The position will require a number of skills from program development and technical assistance to attention to and engagement in relevant public policy. An applicant must demonstrate an expertise in job training and job promotion of low-income women, the provision of technical assistance on a national level and excellent communication skills. The WWPD will be expected to travel a minimum of 20% of her/his time. WOW will consider applicants within and outside of the metro DC area.

The WWPD will be responsible for developing content for WOW websites that relate to the promotion of women in non-traditional occupations; expand the use of databases to promote these issues; coordinate specific webinars relative to WOW’s various green job initiatives; and explore other communication vehicles including social networking, you tubes, etc

The WWPD will coordinate specific projects or initiatives including the development and implementation of a work plan, engagement with allied groups and other WOW staff and consultants. In the first year this will include the implementation of a joint national project in 5 communities across the country. This will include the design of materials including curricula, convening of Institutes focusing on green jobs and career literacy, on-site technical assistance to job training programs and others.

The WWPD will be a resource to WOW as an organization including its local and national programs on innovative approaches in creating opportunities and programming for women in non-traditional occupations and best practices relative to the various stakeholders ( women, secondary and post-secondary education, employers, labor, community based organizations, workforce boards, etc.).

The WWPD will serve as a representative for WOW in collaboration with other organizations or coalitions that address the issues related to women in non-traditional occupations and in collaboration with other WOW staff and consultants, monitor federal, local and state laws, and regulations that can have an impact on increasing opportunities for women in high wage jobs.


How to Apply:
The full job description can be found at www.wowonline.org. WOW offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants for this position should send a cover letter and resume to: WWPD Search: Vivian Staples at WOW at 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 930, Washington, DC 20036, by fax to (202) 464-1660 or by email to vstaples@wowonline.org. WOW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Business Development Manager (San Mateo, CA)

About Adap.tv:

Adap.tv, the leader in video advertising, develops video advertising trading, serving and management technology that make video more profitable and less painful. It is the way video advertising works. The adap.tv marketplace (atm) is the industry’s first online video advertising marketplace. atm connects advertisers, agencies, publishers and ad networks with a robust marketplace to make smart buying and selling decisions in real-time. Adap.tv is also the creator of OneSource, the online video ad serving platform that empowers publishers to succeed in online video. A complete end-to-end solution, OneSource helps publishers increase advertising revenue, grow streams, make the right business decisions, and simplify every aspect of ad operations.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VP of Business Development, the Business Development Manger will identify, work with, and sign key video publishers to grow our publisher atm partners. Candidates must have strong working knowledge of the sales or business development process and practices within online advertising and media industry with online video publisher knowledge preferred.

Main responsibilities include:
• Executing a sales prospecting process that meets key publisher, territory goals and fulfills distribution needs for atm customers.
• Sourcing business from the top 400 Comscore video publishers, building and/or bringing a contact database, securing access to decision makers to introduce and close atm opportunities.
• Effectively communicating the benefits of a relationship with adap.tv by matching video inventory to the needs of atm advertisers (i.e. type of inventory, unit size, placement, geographic reach etc.).
• Selling publishers on deeper adap.tv partnerships and services use beyond just atm; including ato use, Yield management, placing all video inventories in atm, etc.
• Implementing a proactive approach to building out video and advertising industry intelligence, securing competitive video market knowledge.
• Introducing new adap.tv services and features to publishers as they are rolled out by product team.
• Achieving quarterly targets around sign up rates, inventory levels and atm connections.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of general online media (display, search affiliate etc.), 1st party Video Publisher or Video Ad Network business development experience required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with good knowledge of video CMS´s, video players, cookies, beacons, web analytics and statistical analysis tools.
• Well versed with a variety of advertising categories and understanding of what inventory works for what advertisers, at what prices.
• Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a team oriented collaborative fashion.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, solid relationship builder.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, with focus on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Business-level fluency in technology, with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proven success in sales, business development, and product teams.
• Self-starter capable of flourishing in startup and/or un-structured environments.
• Energy and passion for growing an online video advertising business.
• BA/BS Degree in Business/Economics/Computer science desirable.

The ideal candidate will be a self-driven creative thinker, who is prepared to roll up their sleeves
and get the job done in a fast-paced growth environment with 3-5 years prior sales/business development experience. You must have relevant experience in online advertising and have a solid track record and strong relationships selling into publishers (video publishers preferred).

Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary, quarterly incentive plan
• Stock options in fast-growing, venture-backed company
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Challenging, fun, dynamic work environment

If this challenge is for you, please submit your salary history/requirements and a resume to work@adap.tv Please put "Business Development Manager” in the subject of your email. Adap.tv is an equal opportunity employer.
NO AGENCY´s PLEASE! CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY DIRECTLY to: work@adap.tv