Boston: Communications Associate/Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review
Requisition Number 09-0047
Post Date 12/18/2009
Title Communications Associate
City Watertown
State MA
Description Harvard Business Publishing is in search of a Communications Associate. The Communications Associate will be working with the Harvard Business Review Group communications team and will be providing support to the HBR communications director in building brand awareness and promoting the Harvard Business Review magazine in consumer and business media.

Responsibilities:
Create, write and manage media email alerts and other mailing lists and databases. Respond to incoming requests for content and sources. Monitor coverage of magazine and books in traditional and digital and social media channels. Execute special mailings. Assist in outreach promoting magazine web and print content and authors in various media channels. Identify awards program opportunities and coordinate HBR McKinsey Awards program, including support for the annual event. Research and identify speaking opportunities for authors and staff. Write posts about HBR content for HBR Newsroom blog. Collaborate with consumer and web marketing units on cross-platform project
Requirements -Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year communications experience in higher education or community organizations
-Excellent verbal and writing skills
-Strong interest in business and consumer media
-Familiarity with social media platforms and tools
-Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
-Familiarity with web publishing/blogging tools
--Exceptional organizational skills and must be detailed oriented
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint