Ad Campaign Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: 7Y SIZE Model for Carter’s/OshKosh/Little Planet Spring Campaign

Job Details: We are currently seeking a Size 7Y model for an upcoming photo shoot for Carter’s, OshKosh, and Little Planet Spring Campaign. The shoot will take place in Atlanta, and selected models will be required to attend a casting and a fitting session. Dates and times for these sessions will be provided upon selection.

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcasing clothing from Carter’s, OshKosh, and Little Planet for the Spring Campaign.
• Collaborating with the creative team to achieve desired looks and poses.
• Following direction from the photographer and stylists.

Requirements:

• Age: 7 years old
• Size: Approximately 46-48″ (Carter’s + Exclusive Brands)
• Must reside within a 3-hour driving distance from Atlanta to be eligible to submit for this shoot.
• Must be available for the casting and fitting sessions.

Compensation:

• Payment: Competitive compensation will be provided for the shoot.
• Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered for models living within the 3-hour driving distance.

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.

We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients’ digital transformation and business growth.

Level Infinite is a global gaming brand dedicated to delivering high-quality and engaging interactive entertainment experiences to a worldwide audience, wherever and however they choose to play. It operates from bases in Amsterdam and Singapore with staff around the world.

Responsibilities：

• Work with the marketing and development teams in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia to drive the overarching communication strategy and campaign narrative for shooter titles.
• Arrange live or virtual communications events such as hands-on presentations and media tours.
• Be a point of contact for all media contacts throughout NA.
• Build and execute first look, hands-on, preview, and review strategies resulting in maximum press coverage.
• Work with U.S. PR agencies in day-to-day operations to execute breakthrough promotions.
• Oversee PR assets, including scheduling, creation, approval, and publishing, to achieve pre-set PR beats.
• Outline, write, and secure approval of press releases, media advisories, newsletters, and other messaging.
• Manage US PR agency in activities ranging from day-to-day operations to executing break-through promotions.
• Analyze and report earned media campaign results focusing on quantifiable metrics utilizing PR analytics tools such as Meltwater.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a PR manager or marketing manager role in gaming industry.
• Excellent project management and PR planning skills.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and competitive products within the gaming industry.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PR measurement tools preferred.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• A passionate gamer with deep knowledge of shooter game titles.
• Ability to drive technical communications with strategic partners to help drive internal and external alignment.

Tencent

About the ANA

The ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry and humanity. Founded in 1910, the ANA provides leadership that advances marketing excellence and shapes the future of the industry. Our membership includes more than 20,000 brands and 50,000 industry professionals that collectively invest $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. It consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, universities, and marketing solutions providers, which include ad agencies, marketing data science and technology suppliers, law firms, consultants, and vendors.  We are obsessed with delighting our members through superior products and services and an unwavering commitment to helping them become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, develop a more productive industry, and benefit humanity through bold leadership and innovation programs. 

Location

New York City (hybrid)

Position Overview

 ANA is looking for a Director, Social Media and Communications Strategy with a passion for marketing and a vision to help move the brand ahead. Candidates should have expertise in 2 key areas:

• Social Media: The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of social media marketing and how to drive to leadership and industry disruption across social media platforms with a forward-thinking mindset and creativity and member insights at the forefront of everything they do.
• Content Strategy: This person will play a pivotal role in ensuring integration across site, Social, Email and Media. They will act as a highly cross-functional team player and will lead the effort to support business priorities by delivering innovative creative content against key strategic initiatives across owned, earned, and paid channels.

Responsibilities

Social Media Leadership

• Develop a coordinated, enterprise-wide social media strategy
• Brainstorm and develop innovative social media strategies that align with the ANA’s brand identity and marketing objectives
• Create and maintain social media content calendars for various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube
• Develop and manage paid social media campaigns, including audience targeting, ad creation, and budget allocation
• Analyze social media campaign performance and generate actionable insights that inform future strategies and optimizations
• Stay up to date on the latest social media trends, algorithm changes, and emerging technologies to keep our members ahead of the curve
• Manage monthly and quarterly social reporting processes to create actionable insights; integrate social data into broader digital marketing briefs to ensure data-driven content decisions.
• Design repeatable, marketable frameworks and solutions for:
• Delivering data-driven insights to inform content, production, and distribution.
• Building best-in-class, fit for the platform/channel integrations and executions.

Communications Strategy Leadership

• Develop the content strategy for original content that supports brand and marketing objectives across paid, organic, web, PR and email
• Develop editorial content for the site as a go-to destination and driver of SEO.
• Collaborate and consolidate all content requirements for channels.
• Unify data, technology, media, and strategy to redefine how we create, optimize, and distribute content and experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience managing social media for a large brand, agency or publisher
• Proven track record of creating and executing successful social media campaigns that capture the audience’s attention and hit key social KPIs
• In-depth understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools
• Excellent editorial/creative judgement, writing skills and the ability to capture ANA’s voice to reach both prospective and existing members.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with limited resources and simultaneous responsibility for multiple projects.
• Advanced proficiency in best practices and engagement with major social media platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok.
• Strong knowledge of paid social media and paid search best practices.
• Strong understanding of social media analytics.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Passionate about and keeps up with latest social media, pop culture and tech trends.
• B2B marketing experience and/or content development for a business audience.

Salary and Total Rewards Package:

Starting pay range: $100,000 to $110,000, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, hybrid workweek and flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards. 

To Apply:

If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected]. Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered.

Association of National Advertisers

BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard.

Manager, Digital Communications

WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more accountable and trustworthy marketplace. As the foremost thought leader on industry self-regulation, we are shaping the way that businesses and consumers interact with one another. As the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, we are currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. Our programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. We continue to evolve our work and grow our impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas.

ABOUT THE MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

The Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Department at BBB National Programs is a high-performing, mission-driven team of marketing and communications professionals who play a vital role in supporting the organization’s operations and mission. MarCom is an agile, agency-like team responsible for the cohesive communication and promotion to external audiences of BBB National Programs and its more than a dozen self-regulatory, accountability, and dispute resolution programs.

YOUR IMPACT

As the Manager, Digital Communications at BBB National Programs, you will serve as the social media subject matter expert for both internal and external audiences, partnering with program leaders to create thought leadership opportunities. You will also serve as content manager, supporting the development of thought leadership content and managing its packaging and distribution across various channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage social media channels for BBB National Programs and its programs, supporting our corporate brand and building our social media profiles and presence
• Work with subject matter experts to create, curate, edit, and publish shareable content such as blogs and other thought leadership
• Lead email communication strategy for disseminating thought leadership and programmatic updates via newsletters and other email opportunities
• Manage social media, email, and podcast content using an organized editorial calendar, and determine the best platform for content distribution
• Support the execution of email marketing, including drip marketing campaigns, newsletters, and the coordination of digital campaigns across social media, paid advertising, and email marketing
• Support reporting efforts for social media, podcasts, and newsletters, to include key performance indicators, analytics, and trends
• Provide insight and analysis for developing social media components for new business initiatives, program expansion, and/or partnerships
• Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers, partners, and the media in the social arena

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Must have:

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in communications, marketing, or a related field

· 5+ years’ work-related experience

· Proven ability to grow audience, influence, and engage through social media

· Experience managing successful social media channels, including paid social

· Strong writing and editing skills both in traditional and social platforms

· Marketing campaign project management experience

· Strong communication, presentation, and persuasion skills

· Creative problem-solving skills with focus on results

· Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent time and project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize and manage work

· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to think conceptually and analytically

· Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Let us know if you have:

• Fortune 500 experience
• Experience with HubSpot
• Experience managing content for podcasts

WHAT WE OFFER:

At BBB National Programs, we bring a growth mindset as we advance our mission and strive to foster trust, innovation, and competition in the marketplace. Cultivating a team of talented and engaged professionals who seek out new challenges and opportunities catalyzes our progress. We are an inclusive organization, bringing a dynamic environment that supports our employees and the meaningful work we do.

Health & Welfare Benefits: You will be offered a comprehensive plan offering health, dental and vision plans. paid short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Financial Well-Being: Build your retirement savings with our 401k plan matching up to 6% of your contributions.

Time Off: You will have flexibility for the time you need off from work. We offer a variety of plans including vacation, personal, and wellness time.

Wellness: We promote physical and mental wellness by providing a fully equipped on-site fitness center in our offices and an employee assistance program.

Environment: Our modern headquarters in McLean, VA provides the space for creativity and collaboration, and the technology resources so you can be at your best. We believe that an inclusive mindset and diverse workforce are strengths in fulfilling our mission; therefore, we continuously work to engage and develop diverse and inclusive talent and leaders.

BBB National Programs is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

BBB National Programs

About the Events & Communications Coordinator at Green Mountain Solar:

Green Mountain Solar, VT’s leader in solar energy, is expanding rapidly. We are seeking a confident and organized Events & Communications Coordinator for our office in South Burlington, VT. Candidate must have a professional demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A detail-oriented marketing professional with 3 years minimum experience in event marketing. Candidates must also have experience in managing and maintaining relationships with key media/public relations contacts. Our customers are purchasing large-ticket items that represent a 25+ year investment on their part and we need to deliver a reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing product in a highly efficient manner. Furthermore, customers purchasing solar now are 99% likely to be purchasing solar for the first time. GMS prides themselves on providing the best possible experience for every customer and embrace a philosophy of “customer first” in every aspect of their job. The Events & Communications Coordinator will help to ensure clear and effective communication to support our strong brand.

The Events & Communications Coordinator

• Manage end-to-end process for in-person and online events for GMS and GSS brands. This includes:

– Actively identifying relevant and beneficial events to attend. Working closely with the Social Media and Brand Coordinator to develop content and materials for promotion at events.

-Coordinating and communicating both externally and internally, to ensure attendees are prepared for events in advance.

-Ensuring all required materials are brought to and set up at event.

-Attending and generating interest at events: fielding questions, communicating value messages, and encouraging attendees/prospects to sign up for solar site visits (which can include some evening/weekend work).

-Tracking KPIs for events, including leads, conversions and other relevant metrics.

-Acting as the events point of contact internally and externally.

• Manage relationships with media outlets to promote GMS and GSS as thought leaders and to generate brand awareness. This includes:

-Identifying opportunities to partner with relevant media contacts.

-Writing press releases/op-eds/LTEs about notable solar topics of interest.

-Sharing press releases/op-eds/LTEs with relevant news outlets/contacts.

Pitching GMS and GSS experts to local outlets to comment on Solar topics of interest.

-Working with the Social Media and Brand Coordinator to ensure media content is on-brand and on message.

-Acting as the GMS and GSS media point of contact.

• Work with community-based forums and organizations to promote GMS and GSS to generate leads. This includes:

-Identifying relevant community forums and organizations to work with in Vermont and New Hampshire.

-Collaborating with external partners on community events and/or campaigns.

-Identifying sponsorship opportunities promote the GMS and GSS brands.

-Working with the Social Media and Brand Coordinator to develop interesting, educational and engaging content and collateral to promote and share.

-Tracking events and/or campaign performance in HubSpot.

• Partner with business contacts both within, and adjacent to, the solar industry, to drive synergies and lead conversions. This includes:

-Identifying relevant industries which share customers with the Solar industry.

-Pitching GMS and GSS to demonstrate the value of mutually beneficial business relationships.

-Developing informative marketing collateral and/or agreements which will support business relationships.

-Collaborating with internal and external contacts to establish marketing and sales processes that will drive cross-generation of leads.

-Tracking partner lead generation performance in HubSpot.

• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to continually improve events, media, and community-based and business partnership programs.
• The Events & Communications Coordinator may also be required to perform other Duties as Assigned but that are not yet determined. Duties may evolve over time as the business also evolves, processes are improved, products are introduced, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Event marketing experience
• PR/Media relations experience
• High level of attention to detail and organization

Green Mountain Solar

Director of Public Relations

Do you want to make a real, demonstrable, and positive impact on one of the most critical issues facing New Hampshire? Are you a motivated, collaborative self-starter who is passionate about the power and potential of youth in our state? Do you have a proven track record in strategic communications, know what to say and when to say it, and want to work in a fun, fast-paced, environment?

If so, Reaching Higher NH is the place for you. We’re a small team with a big impact. We believe in the power and potential of our state’s young people, and are relentless in our effort to make sure that each and every one has access to a high-quality public school that prepares them for the future they choose, regardless of their background or where they live. We believe that public schools are the cornerstone of their communities and crucial to democracy. And, we believe that our state has the responsibility to give public schools the resources necessary to provide every young person with what they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

As our Director of Public Relations, you’ll be a key part of the leadership team and integral to building and contributing to the organization’s reputation. You’ll help deepen RHNH’s impact through effective communication, research, thought partnership, and engagement. Join our dynamic team and be a part of a driving force to more equitable, supportive, and high-quality public schools.

Salary and Work Environment

This is a full-time, salaried position located in Concord, NH, with the ability to work in a hybrid format. The salary range for this exempt position is $65,000 – $70,000. 

Relationships

This position reports to the Executive Director and closely collaborates with the full RHNH team.

Responsibilities 

The Public Relations Director will lead the organization’s key strategic communication initiatives, ensuring they continually uphold and advance Reaching Higher’s organizational values, policy priorities, and the real needs of students, educators, and community members. 

Accordingly, the Director of Public Relations will:

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Collaboratively steward RHNH’s strategic vision: Understand where RHNH is now and where we need to be.  
• Implement a public relations strategy: Advance our brand awareness and further our policy objectives through content development placement in digital, print, and other publications. 
• Source, develop, curate, and disseminate content that reinforces RHNH’s mission, vision, values, scale, and impact to engage key current and potential stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge-building and information sharing by fostering a highly communicative internal culture that informs all RHNH staff of relevant media-related work.
• Assist in the coordination of values-aligned fundraising efforts.

Campaign Strategy 

• Monitor relevant issues and political dialogue to develop timely messages and track big-picture narrative shifts.   
• Develop organizational and issue-based campaign materials, including issue briefs, brochures, flyers, fact sheets, and other materials.

Organizational Content Development

• Plan and execute media relations initiatives, such as news releases, media pitches, media requests, organizational statements, messaging guidance, and op-eds.
• Work in close collaboration with RHNH policy and executive team to keep informed of legislative activity, curating content advancing RHNH’s policy priorities and overall vision for public education.
• Identify new opportunities and platforms to develop and elevate issue-based campaign demands and member stories.  

Media Cultivation 

• Develop and implement strategies for securing earned media, including managing a reporter database, pitching stories, and drafting press releases.
• Develop and manage media relationships with local, state, and occasionally national media.
• Craft media strategy to share our story externally, identifying key moments in time for creative storytelling opportunities to advance our mission.
• Institute and monitor ongoing KPIs and OKRs to evaluate the effectiveness of media and public relations initiatives. 
• Oversee the annual media and public relations budgeting process, identifying and securing needed resources and ensuring cost-effective strategies for optimal utilization.

Execute media and public relations strategy

• Act as a spokesperson for the organization, supporting RHNH team members and stakeholders with communication toolkits, talking points, messaging guidance, and media training to serve as effective ambassadors for our organization.
• Provide strategic and on-the-ground leadership during rapid response moments, including establishing criteria for response, liaising with media, preparing internal and external communications, developing action plans, monitoring progress, and holding after-action reviews. 

Drive innovation and thought leadership in media strategy and external presence

• Design strategies to influence key stakeholders and explore innovative methods for presenting RHNH’s impact.
• Identify events, publications, and partners in which to participate/engage as part of a calendar of speaking engagements and leadership awards/profiles.
• Participate in external forums to gather best practices as well as help amplify RHNH’s impact and voice.
• Track and analyze education-related and competitor news coverage for proactive response, enabling RHNH to market with distinctive messaging. 
• Create or co-create vehicles to promote and amplify RHNH’s impact, such as white papers or impact reports.

Other tasks, as appropriate and assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Reaching Higher NH’s mission, vision, and values.
• A Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience in communications, political science, government, or other relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, including strategic communications, social media management, and editorial design. 
• Experience managing digital and social media, including crafting content for social media platforms. 
• Experience with graphic design tools like Photoshop, Canva, or other tools. 
• Experience with digital and social media analytic tools, including Google Analytics and social media management tools.
• Exceptional and demonstrated writing and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple, complex streams of work in a fast-paced remote environment, making smart judgment calls on where to prioritize. 
• Familiarity with education policy and players in NH and an understanding of the NH legislative process.
• Ability to work independently, as well as under supervision, particularly in a hybrid-remote environment. 
• An overall startup mentality – flexibility, adaptability, commitment, and energy –and enthusiasm for working as part of a close, dedicated team.
• Experience in a nonprofit work environment is preferred.



Application and Hiring Timeline

Please submit a Resume or CV with complete employment history and educational background to [email protected], using the subject header line Director of Public Relations2023.  

Review of all applications will occur on a rolling basis and will conclude upon the hiring of a candidate. A question set will be shared with selected candidates after a review of resumes.   

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reaching Higher NH is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Reaching Higher NH

Onward Search needs a full-time, direct hire client-facing Media Manager with experience with paid social, paid media, and programmatic in an agency environment.

• Direct Hire/Staff
• Location: New York Metro
• Hybrid Onsite
• Candidates From Media Agencies Required

As a Media Manager you’ll:

• Join the Media Team to drive business results across clients including Beverage, Fashion, CPG, Retail.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement digital marketing strategies.
• Analyze digital media campaign performance and optimize various channels, including Social Media (Meta, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.), Search (Google, Bing, Apple), and Programmatic (The Trade Desk, Criteo, Walmart Connect).
• Conduct analysis to optimize campaigns and track success against KPIs and provide insights to inform strategies and maximize return on investment.

Skills & Experience Needed:

• Account Manager within the digital landscape ideally in media (paid social, etc.)
• Agency experience required
• Hands on experience with campaigns in paid social, paid search, and programmatic.
• Experience optimizing media efforts to drive KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow accounts
• Exceptional client relationship management.

To learn more about this Media Manager opportunity, apply now and chat with a Recruiter today!

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POSITION SUMMARY

NYFC seeks an energetic, creative, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Director of Development and Communications, reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with a team to ensure that NYFC executes on an ambitious and focused fundraising and communications plan. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, familiar with public and private sector requests for funding. They will have a clear and demonstrated passion for communicating the mission and a personal commitment to integrity. They are adept at working collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the programs and finance teams. The position reports directly to the Executive Director to carry out the duties identified below. Key tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Grant Prospecting, Writing, Reporting, and Management (about 25%)

• Actively identify 10-12 new grant opportunities a year

• Proactively and independently write proposals and related reporting to funders when awarded

• Remain engaged and versed on NYFC programs to support areas of need and funding gaps

• As needed, conduct literature reviews on key areas of importance in child welfare

• Understand data, impact, and how to articulate program objectives and goals

• Manage the grants calendar to ensure submission and receipt of all grant proposals and reports

• Collaborate with program and administrative staff as part of the grants reporting process

Fundraising (about 20%)

• Help plan and launch an endowment campaign

• Coordinate planning of Fall Gala with help from event planning consultant

• Manage corporate partnerships and related engagement events

• Interface and build relationships with NYFC Board of Directors, foundation program officers, individual donors, and corporate philanthropy teams

Marketing and Communication (about 20%)

• Collaborate with Executive Director to develop thought leadership pieces on current and relevant topics

• Drive digital content and strategy for the organization

• Spearhead annual report content, annual appeal campaign, and collateral for major donor cultivation with support from an external consultants

• Oversee and execute the donor acknowledgement process

• Develop quarterly reports for the Board of Directors Development Committee

• Update and maintain NYFC website on a regular basis

• Work collaboratively with external consultants for PR and government relations

• Collaborate with programs team and others to ensure regular, timely, and relevant social media and digital marketing posts are activated

• Oversee material preparation for Mailchimp newsletters

Partnership and Grants Management (about 25%)

• Manage the grant making and fundraising process for our grantees including the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and non-profit service providers

• Serve as Liaison between NYFC and ACS’s Public Private Partnerships Office (PPPO)

• Manage grant cycle systems and tools including Requests for Proposals and grant applications, reporting and evaluations

• Monitor and track the work of sub-grantees, through interim and final reporting processes to ensure that reports are timely and complete

• Collaborate with the Finance Team on the grant payment process and invoicing, when necessary, with the goal of providing quality services to sub-grantees

• Prepare all sub-grant and service contracts and letters of agreements

• Meet once a month with the ACS PPPO team to review status on contracts, update reports and drive agenda for these meetings

• Manage grant reporting to funders on behalf of ACS for all grants

• Manage day-to-day activities and programs on all ACS Grants

• Submit grant applications for ACS grants under NYFC management

• Compiling funders reports and tracking all deadlines

Data and Evaluation (about 10%)

• Collaborate with Programs to establish and track key performance indicators of accountability and progress

• Help coordinate data collection and evaluation plans to meet programmatic goals and targets

• Assess programmatic progress and impact and use data to inform decision-making

• Participate in CRM buildout to develop integrated program metrics reports and dashboard

• Collaborate the with ACS, City University of New York and other partners on data collection efforts to track progress of youth in Key Performance Indicators

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will be self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Specific requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MSW, MPA or other relevant graduate degree is preferred with 8-10 years’ experience in grant, program and/or project management or related area or equivalent combination of graduate education and experience

• Track record of successfully raising funds through grant applications and proposals

• Excellent organization and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines

• Experience in writing and reporting on behalf of nonprofit organizations

• Natural storyteller with a keen understanding of how nonprofit programs operate

• Strong work ethic and passion for the mission-driven work

• Experience with fiscal analysis, grant budgeting, and financial reporting

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Raisers Edge, Salesforce, Word Press, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator

• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings hours

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team management/supervisory skills

• Motivated, self-starter who can follow directions but also create and lead new initiatives

• Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to NYFC’s mission

• Previous experience in child welfare a plus

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise one full-time Development Associate

• Supervise two AmeriCorps VISTA members (data and development areas)

• Direct policy-focused internship program and supervise summer policy intern

• Manage event planning consultant for Fall Gala fundraising event

• Assist in managing public relations and government relations consultants

New Yorkers For Children

The Opportunity

Spoleto Festival USA seeks a dynamic, driven media specialist and creative strategist to join its Marketing & Communications team as public relations manager. Reporting to the chief marketing & communications officer (CMOC), the public relations manager is responsible for promoting and positioning Spoleto Festival USA as a global leader in arts and culture through high-impact earned media, public relations, and content creation. This role helps to develop integrated marketing, PR, and customer experience strategies to support audience development and ticket sales, while broadening awareness, improving perceptions, and deepening affinity for the organization in alignment with its brand, mission, and vision. 

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Writing samples relevant to this position should be submitted along with a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 3 character references must be provided, including their email addresses.

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Position Type: Full-time, exempt, and benefit eligible

Hours: Full-time; including work nights, holidays, weekends and extended hours as required

Location: Charleston, SC (on-site)

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports to: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Spoleto Festival USA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity in hiring. Equity is central to our culture, mission, and who we are as an arts organization. Spoleto Festival USA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership, parental status, military status, or any other non-merit factor. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals—come as you are and bring the best version of yourself.

The Role

Based within the Marketing and Communications Department, the public relations manager forms broad cross-functional working relationships, developing press releases, talking points, and responses to media inquiries; contributing to social media, strategic content, and audience development strategies; and consulting on customer service optimization and crisis communications. Key audiences include audience members, donors, artists and their representatives, industry leaders and practitioners, members of the media, and the local Charleston community.

In addition to serving as primary point person for media, the public relations manager maintains the institutional communications calendar, supports external communications, including drafting copy, producing web stories, and tracking KPIs. Working in a collaborative marketing and communications department, this role will contribute significantly to content strategy – creating and/or editing editorial content for digital communications (emails, web stories, and blog), and various collateral. 

Functional Area 1: Press and media relations

Serve as Festival public relations manager for national, regional, and local media:

• Develop annual and multi-year press strategy, messaging, and key targets based on programming and Spoleto Festival’s newly approved strategic plan. 
• Maximize positive coverage for the Festival around key announcements and at critical points during the Festival sales cycle. Draft press releases, media advisories, and bylines; pitch stories, and create press kits, performance briefs, and other external assets for media, or internal use.
• Cultivate local, regional, and national press relations within arts and culture sectors. Manage media invites and ticketing for the Festival. 
• Facilitate on-site (and possibly off-site) interviews, press conferences, news, video and film crews as required.
• Consult with administrative and artistic leaders in response to press inquiries and opportunities; create talking points as needed; provide feedback. 
• Deploy tools for media and public relations distribution, research, and monitoring; manage pressroom web page / assets.
• Partner with CMOC to cultivate and coordinate media sponsorships and placements.

Functional Area 2: Editorial Strategy and Execution 

This role will help develop outward-facing communications for the Festival brand, as well as seasonal, production-specific, or various campaigns. The role will support Marketing/PR and Development’s communication platforms as they:

• Draft and proofread content for ticket brochure and various derivatives created to promote performances, including sales/ marketing emails and leadership communications. 
• Develop evergreen and season-specific content to enhance Spoleto Festival USA brand, including quotes, talking points, articles, short statements.
• Manage institutional communications calendar to optimize engagement.  
• Collaborate with digital marketing and content production to craft messaging / campaign narratives and arcs for video content, social campaigns, etc.
• Serve as project manager for various collaterals, including the season program book, contributing to editorial strategy and commissioning various content. 

Degree of Independent Action Performed on the Job

This role is highly independent, requiring an individual with strong and sound judgment in managing news and stakeholder requests, pitches, and relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in journalism/public information/public relations/media relations required. (5+years preferred). 
• Proven excellence in writing, editing, presentation, copy editing, and public speaking with knowledge of AP Style.

Skills and Knowledge 

• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey information precisely, compellingly, and objectively in both written and verbal form. Marketing copywriting experience. Knowledge of AP Style. 
• Media relations expertise. PR savvy. 
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in creating integrated public relations campaigns with short- and long term impact.
• Discretion, tact, and the ability to maintain sensitive information confidential.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and understanding that media / public relations require on call availability, with evening/weekend assignments as needed. 
• A sense of urgency in response, decision-making and service to relationships is imperative.
• The ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, exercising critical thinking.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the performing arts is a plus. 

Additional Requirements 

• Position is based in Charleston, SC with the potential for approved periodic hybrid/remote work. On-site presence required during the Festival from May 1 through min-June and for other operational needs.
• Travel may be required to external events and locations locally and nationally.
• Physical requirements include ascending/descending (stairs), reaching above, lifting of up to 25 lbs., and the ability to move between various facilities and venues while carrying materials.
• Must possess (or be able to immediately obtain upon hire) and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear background check.
• Flexibility with work schedule, including work nights, holidays, weekends and extended hours as required. 

Compensation

Spoleto Festival USA offers a competitive salary and benefits package for qualified candidates. The target salary range for this position is $55,000–$60,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and longterm disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.

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To apply

Writing samples relevant to this position should be submitted along with a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 3 character references must be provided, including their email addresses.

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Spoleto Festival USA

This is a hybrid role with two days onsite in Austin, TX or San Marcos, CA.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Digital Marketing Specialist will help plan, develop, and execute marketing efforts for the organization. This individual will assist with the design, research, planning, development, and implementation of digital marketing campaigns The Digital Marketing Specialist will report to the Executive Director of Marketing and assist all marketing team members with managing external marketing partners such as advertising agencies, digital marketing firms and automation agencies. This position will act as a champion for digital marketing, contributing to campaign planning, operations, optimizations, and reporting, and use the digital space to build brand awareness and enhance the marketing pipeline.

Working with related internal clients, the Digital Marketing Specialist coordinates and oversees work with external partners such as outside agencies and vendors, community partners, and alumni as well as internal faculty and staff partners. The Digital Marketing Specialist, using the college’s strategic plan as a guide, proactively helps develop and implements the marketing strategy for the college to meet institutional goals, manage the college brand and work to enhance the student experience from initial inquiry through graduation and beyond. Under minimal supervision, helps to identify and prioritize the college’s marketing needs, develops strategies and plans to meet these needs, measures and analyzes results, and recommends and implements new strategies, solutions and programs to achieve goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With Executive Director, plan digital media strategy by translating business objectives and marketing goals into effective, measurable digital campaigns.

Manage day-to-day planning, execution, and reporting for paid channels (including search, social, display, etc.) in collaboration with digital marketing agency.

Operationalize processes that ensure all digital programs are appropriately tracked, from platform to CRM, ensuring accurate data capture and flow between systems.

Develop and maintain custom audiences for use across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google)

Analyze data to pull forward performance and audience insights from ad platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google), web analytics (e.g. Google Analytics, SEMRush) and internal systems (e.g. Salesforce, Marketo)

Make recommendations for optimization of digital campaigns at all levels to deliver optimal performance.

Collaborate with content team, providing insights across SEM and SEO to drive website performance.

Assist in the research and preparation of budget proposals and forecasts for marketing purposes, as assigned.

Assist in the implementation of integrated channel strategies, including student email campaigns, to drive marketing initiatives forward.

Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including marketing managers, Web team, content creators, and IT to ensure access to and exchange of digital consumer insights.

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