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Los Angeles Urban League

Founded in 1921, the Los Angeles Urban League is a 100-year-old, service organization that educates and empowers Black, African American, Latino, and other disadvantaged populations in Los Angeles to secure economic self-reliance and civil rights by providing targeted social programs and advocating for issues that benefit our communities. The Urban League works ensure our communities have access to careers with living wages, opportunities to start and grow successful businesses, and educational pathways to personal and professional growth. Learn more at www.laul.org

SUMMARY

The objective of this position is to strategically develop and implement an aggressive plan that will provide contacts, partnership funds, corporate linkages and major resources to support the Association. The Director of Communications is to provide leadership, team and financial support to all programs, activities and departments by providing both short and long term goals that lend support to the entire Association. Position requires marketing, public relations, advocacy, fund raising, donor cultivation, and public interactions that secure funding and donations that meet or exceed the financial requirements of the Los Angeles Urban League. This position is open to local candidates only as it will be based onsite in our Los Angeles office.

***As part of our application process, we ask that you submit a cover letter with your resume***

PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS The Director of Communications has a primary working relationship with the Chief Operating Officer.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements the development of a comprehensive marketing plan that meets Association goals.
• Responsible for all external communications that enhance the image and successfulness of the Association.
• Ensures that the public relations of the Association are addressed through high visibility means and positive results orientated measures.
• To fully leverage development, marketing, and public relation activities by connecting the dots of all highly relevant entities.
• Implement a plan that enhances the perception of the Association by telling our story through major vehicles with wide distribution.
• Ensures the attainment of resources through viable contacts, collaboratives, external campaigns, major gifts and program incentives.
• Manages the Communications Department and staff, including responsibilities for overall success of department and attainment of goals.
• Plans and implements an advocacy program that addresses the concern of the LAUL, our participants and the public at large. Major involvement with any political figure or agency that promotes our mission.
• To develop linkages locally, statewide, and federal that will promote the Association and produce positive and profitable results.
• To promote the mission, image, philosophy and branding of the Association that results in immediate and positive recognition.
• Responsible for Association newsletter development, direction and distribution.
• Ensures the LAUL website is current and effective.
• Plans and supervises media presentations, exposure, projects and all public contact.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of Annual Report.
• Ensures that SEO is utilized to place the LAUL in best posture for any subject related to current programs.
• Provides the direct supervision of regular, consultant and contract staff, monitoring progress of internal and external assignments.
• Assist in the engagement of the Board of Directors as fundraisers, providing input and training as needed.
• Develops and implements activities associated with any comprehensive fund-raising program, in conjunction with the COO.
• Responsible for media website that promotes Association image.
• Seeks support of Association needs, ensuring no duplication of efforts.
• Plans and implements recognition system for major donors.
• Functions as assigned staff on committees of the Board of Directors and other volunteer groups as assigned.
• Develops and maintains working relations with key members of the philanthropic community and appropriate community groups, organizations, as appropriate to defined duties and goals.
• Submits narrative and statistical reports to COO as required and as requested.
• Participates in Association meetings and activities as required.
• Ensures the accurate maintenance of records and files to support the Communications Department.
• Functions as a productive member of the Management Team.
• Participates in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures for the Association, with direct responsibility for drafting those procedures relating to the Development Department.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Upon delegation from the COO represents and speaks for the Association.
• Provides coverage in the event of absences or emergencies within the ranks of the Communication and Fund Development Department teams.
• When delegated, provides administrative backup to the COO.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA from accredited college or university.
• Masters (MSW, M.Ed, MA) preferred
• Five years of progressively responsible and successful experience in managing development programs in non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated success in Board/volunteer relations and staff management.
• Demonstrated short and long term planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Knowledge of computer programs including Word, Access, Excel, MS Publisher and donor based software.

SPECIALIZED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation and recognition techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding and internalization of fundraising ethics.
• Ability to formulate written case statements and proposals for funding. Ensuring grants and collaborative projects are successful.

The ideal candidate supplements his/her/their education and experience by possessing a passion for communications and appreciating its impact on advancing the Los Angeles Urban League’s mission.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS The Director of Communication primarily works Monday -Friday during normal business hours. He/She/They should also be available to support special events on evenings and weekends, as needed.

Relocation assistance is not available at this time.

The Los Angeles Urban League is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

Los Angeles Urban League

Leading Retail / CPG Company is looking for a PR & Corporate Communications Manager to work with their team in a hybrid freelance capacity.

Candidates must be willing to work onsite Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in Van Nuys.

TOP THREE MUST HAVES:

-Experience managing complex integrated marketing and communications programs for a consumer-focused company

-Experience building and leading a team

-Experience driving business through innovative PR strategies

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

-develop and execute strategic PR and experiential marketing programs to enhance customer loyalty

-partner with ecommerce team to assist with community outreach

-manage external agencies to assist in PR and social media activities

-track and report on KPIs

NICE TO HAVES:

-Global experience

-Strong track record working with top tier press

-Meaningful experience with agency / vendor management

Reply with relevant experience to be considered!

Creative Circle

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an accomplished, reliable, and polished Communications Manager to become part of our prestigious team. This position requires a professional with experience managing ultra-high net worth clients, and those familiar with or that possess a passion for luxury and performance automobiles. Your role will include answering calls and emails, maintaining detailed client information records, deploying marketing materials, and proactively managing response rates to hit engagement targets for our clients’ experiential marketing programs. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products is essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Professionally manage all incoming campaign calls and emails, with a same day response timeframe
2. Register high-profile clients for our experiential marketing programs with discretion and accuracy, maintaining a luxury service standard.
3. Use experience and discernment to qualify guests for our experiential marketing programs that require a prospect acquisition component
4. Dispatch marketing materials to invitation lists both via mail merge and one to one outreach
5. Initiate outbound calls and emails to stimulate interest in our experiential marketing proram,
6. Strategic response handling to ensure goals are hit, working closely with partnership colleague to ensure a steady flow of interest from appropriately qualified clientele
7. Create and manage comprehensive spreadsheets to track detailed client information and interactions.
8. Utilize spreadsheets for meticulous reporting of client activities, ensuring precise data input and interpretation.
9. Deliver client facing post event reporting in a timely manner to include; data, imagery and opinions
10. Maintain an open flow of communication with your colleagues in Production to ensure data recorded for our programs is appropriately disseminated to the team; examples include but are not limited to; accommodation requirements, arrival and departure times, dietary requirements and vehicle information
11. Collaborate with the entire team to optimize process and strengthen client relationships.
12. Maintain a tidy and comfortable office environment
13. Assist attendees during live events with the registration process.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
2. At least three years of experience in a luxury service environment , preferably in customer service or sales
3. Experience managing the demands of ultra-high net worth individuals
4. Knowledge of the luxury automotive space, enough to be able to qualify prospects for key OEMs
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for sophisticated spreadsheet creation and management.
6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
7. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
8. Exemplary customer service skills, with the capacity to engage and maintain strong relationships with clients by phone and email
9. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost level of integrity and confidentiality.
10. Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment as well as independently.
11. Effective Multi-tasker

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands:

While largely a sedentary role, some light physical activity. This would require the ability to lift, bend, or stand on a stool as necessary.

Travel Requirements:

It is preferred that the successful candidate be in a position to travel to our live event programs to serve as a front of house specialist, travel expectancy approximately 20%.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, with typical work hours from Monday through Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 630 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interluxe Group

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is seeking a full-time Digital Media Production Specialist to join our communications team at the Institute’s Vehicle Research Center in Ruckersville, VA.

The Digital Media Production Specialist will assist the communications and research teams in the production of video, still photos and other digital media materials.

Primary Duties

• Shoots photos and video and creates other digital media for IIHS and Highway Loss Data Institute projects
• Performs photo post-processing and archiving
• Records location audio
• Maintains camera and related photographic and lighting equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, communications, photography, photojournalism or other related fields
• 3 – 5 years of experience in photography or video/digital media production
• Strong knowledge of current photographic and digital production best practices
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative work environment
• Experience with Avid video editing (preferred but not required)

To apply email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute

Rails, a global contemporary lifestyle company, is looking to hire a Paid Media Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Support E-commerce/Marketing initiatives and projects with a focus on performance marketing
• Assist with the strategy and creation of marketing assets in collaboration with the creative team, E-commerce team, and agencies
• Responsible for hand-off and approvals of all media assets to agencies and internal teams
• Own asset tracking documentation and be accountable for ensuring all ads created go live
• Develop and execute a testing plan to drive learnings and improve performance across paid media platforms
• Consolidate and report data on a regular basis to provide a feedback loop for leadership, the creative team, and external partners
• Monitor the performance of paid media channels
• Stay abreast of trends in the paid media space and make recommendations on how they apply to the Rails Brand
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners
• Provide analytics and reporting as needed
• Additional responsibilities as required
• Must be able to maintain an onsite presence in our Los Angeles office 3 days per week

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of paid media (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.) within the E-commerce landscape
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in an E-commerce marketing capacity
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Experience with Asana or similar Project Management platforms
• Proficiency in Excel
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative by nature; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and projects based on impact, and adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
• Must have a strong sense of personal accountability; taking ownership of initiatives and delivering top-quality results

Rails

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

One of the south’s leading PR firms seeks an experienced public relations account manager. Qualified candidates will have 2-3 years experience in public relations or a related field. Must provide day-to-day client communication and build confidence and tactical direction to team. Someone who is a self starter, motivated to learn and grow. If you want to experience handling iconic brands and have experience with client and media relations come join our brilliant PR team and not have to live in NY or LA. Position located in our Tallahassee, FL office, not a remote position.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

The agency is an equal opportunity employer.

The Zimmerman Agency

Who we are?

Welcome to Level Infinite! 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, London, Los Angeles and Singapore with staff around the world.

What will you do, if taking this role?

As Senior Publishing Manager, you will be-

• Responsible for building and executing P&L plans for either PC or Mobile games in harmony with the global framework.
• Tailor and improve the live ops plan through the title’s whole life cycle, with the understanding of different global markets (e.g. Europe, US or Japan) and player behavior.
• Work closely with other functions such as Studios, regional marketing team and fully leverage resources to ensure a solid and consistent launch of the P&L plan.
• Keep a close eye on the market trend and surface insights that can steer P&L strategy design and provide constructive and effective suggestions for the team.

To be perfectly qualified, we expect you to be-

• 5+ years’ working in the video game industry with global game publishing experience.
• In depth knowledge of the European/ North American video games industry and broad understanding of channels within (social media, regulatory factors, commercial models, and format nuances across console, PC and mobile).
• Skilled at project management, to proactively bring initiatives and deliverables to completion and escalate obstacles through the whole life cycle.
• Passion for data and consumer insight driven decision making and ability to analyze and utilize data to create strategic frameworks that lead to GTM execution and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English;
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and regions in a matrix, multicultural organization.
• Passion for games

Desired:

• Fluent in Mandarin

Tencent

Are you considering relocating to Nashville or residing in the surrounding area? LHH is in search of a highly talented Paid Media Director for one of our exceptional ecommerce clients! The ideal candidate has experience in managing a team of 5-10 colleagues and is proficient in executing paid media strategies.

The Paid Ads Director will be tasked with creating and overseeing dynamic multi-channel digital campaigns. This involves monitoring and enhancing campaign performance, suggesting program enhancements, maintaining campaign budgets, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-channel strategies for the brand.
• Develop and expand paid marketing across various platforms, including Meta and Google.

Qualifications:

• Managed monthly paid spend of over 1 million dollars.
• Proficient in Meta and Google
• Direct-to-consumer (D2C) experience.
• MUST RESIDE IN NASHVILLE OR BE OPEN TO RELOCATING.

LHH

Publications Division Overview:

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific membership association, with a mission to “advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people”. ACS Publications is a Division of the ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society’s programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical enterprise. The Division publishes 80+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community.

Unit Overview:

The Journals Publishing Group consists of four main teams: Business Intelligence & Analytics, Global Editorial Operations, Global Production Operations, and Global Editorial Strategy. These teams collaborate to optimize the editorial direction and production of our journals, and to ensure that our authors and reviewers have a positive publishing experience. In support of that mission, the Global Editorial Strategy team focuses on the effective operations and strategic development of the suite of ACS Publication’s journals, both hybrid and open access titles. This team delivers new products on an annual and ongoing basis, based on an assessment of the existing portfolio relative to the research landscape. The Global Editorial Strategy team provides strategic guidance to ACS Editors-in-Chief to maximize the impact and success of the journals.

Position Overview:

The Global Editorial Strategy Assistant role is responsible for providing administrative support to the ACS Global Editorial Strategy team. The Global Editorial Strategy Assistant will support a team of around 30 ACS Managing Editors and Publishers who are responsible for the management of approximately 80 ACS journals which are edited by External Editors. The Global Editorial Strategy Assistant will deliver a first-class customer service experience to the ACS Global Editorial Strategy staff regarding daily administrative and promotional tasks related to ACS journals management.

Position Accountabilities:

1) Journal administrative support (70%)

• Arrange Editorial Board meetings, including polling the attendees, booking venues and/or scheduling online meetings.
• Maintain and update Editorial and Advisory Board lists and retrieve contact information of Editors and Advisory Board members by conducting online searches.
• Maintain and update ACS journal homepages and manage virtual issues.
• Retrieve and process data from various databases (ACS proprietary databases, Web of Science, SciFinder, Dimensions, etc.) and help prepare publishing and business intelligence reports or new journal launch proposals as directed by the ACS Managing Editors and Publishers.
• Collect data for journal Monitoring Reports and prepare monthly snapshot journal reports to External Editors.
• Support the administrative duties associated with the selection process of new Editors.
• Respond to general queries from ACS Managing Editors and Publishers and provide excellent customer service to a variety of collaborators at ACS or externally.
• Undertake other ad hoc reasonable duties and projects as requested by the ACS Managing Editors and Publishers as deemed appropriate.

2) Journal promotion and indexation support (30%)

• Work with ACS Managing Editors and Marketing Managers to coordinate the sponsorship of various ACS prizes awarded at conferences or other occasions, including the ACS Publications Journal Awards and Lectureships series.
• Support ACS Managing Editors and Marketing Managers with marketing and promotional activities and preparation of promotional materials.
• Help ACS Managing Editors and Marketing Managers collect journal information and content to promote and manage the ACS journals social media platforms.
• Help ACS Managing Editors and colleagues in Business Intelligence & Analytics and Global Editorial Operations ensure ACS journals are indexed or included in various repositories, databases and indexation services (i.e. Web of Science, DOAJ, PubMed Central, COPE, etc.).

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in administration, communication, or a related discipline.
• Previous administration experience (ideally 3-5 years), preferably in Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) publishing.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, together with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines while multi-tasking.
• Strong coordination and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in support of a team.
• Excellent customer-service aptitudes and good problem-solving skills.
• Efficiency and competency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and social media platforms.
• Willingness and ability to learn how to use new software and technology platforms.

ACS International, Ltd.