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You were born to be in advertising! You love a challenge. You have a passion for delivering what clients want. You know how to solve a multitude of problems, but you don’t have multiple personalities. You are, as your mom tells her friends, “well rounded”.

You’ve asked yourself, “Why did I get that ad?”. You’re curious about how an advertisement found you, 2 seconds after you spoke to a friend about something similar. You’re a master of all things Tik Tok, Instagram Snapchat, Facebook, and have a knack for how digital and social platforms should advertise. You love working with people, laughing, and having fun! If this is you, come be our next Assistant Digital Media Planner.

Responsibilities

• Help in the conception, creation and delivery of innovative, well-targeted, business-building marketing solutions across a variety of digital media to meet or exceed client objectives
• Work with media vendors and negotiate rates
• Maintain status reports on all interactive media initiatives
• Assists in the development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, reporting and optimization of online media buys
• Analyzes reports and works with the Digital media team and media planning team to recommend needed optimization and changes
• Completes the proposal, purchase and implementation of the developed plan i.e. RFPs, creating insertion orders, follow up on signatures
• Review vendor media kits, provide POVs and maintain vendor database
• Communicates day to day digital media related needs and outstanding project tasks to the account service team, project manager and traffic teams for any interactive media campaigns
• Assist with competitive reporting projects and site/network rankers for campaigns
• Assists the digital team in staying abreast of emerging trends and communicating innovative, business-building new media recommendations
• Reads and selects articles to include in our research archive and send to team weekly
• Works with traffic to ensure proper tagging of campaign as it will reflect reporting
• Maintain campaign timelines relating to media deliverables
• Supports the Digital media team to ensure that mobile, SEO, SEM, Social, and other local elements are part of the overall plan and reaching the originally defined media objectives
• Processes invoices, maintains finance chart on invoices and campaign finances to ensure that media vendors are paid properly and on time (including partner companies)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Internship in a full service agency in the area of interactive marketing preferred
• Effective writing skills
• Basic knowledge of interactive media concepts and methodologies
• MS Office: Internet Explorer, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Presentation skills and experience are highly desirable
• Familiarity with one or more of the following media planning tools is desirable: TNS, Scarborough, Media Monitors, Nielsen, Arbitron, Tactician, Strata and Simmons
• Third-party ad serving, tracking and reporting expertise (e.g. Double-click)
• Experience or related intern assignments in retail, restaurant, franchisee operations or Interactive advertising is highly desirable
• Employed at or intern role at full service agency is highly desirable

The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document

Zimmerman Advertising

Location: Position is based in the Capital Region of New York State, and will require regular travel within the Capital Region, as well as occasional travel to other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement-Capital Region implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Capital Region will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Capital region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Capital Region” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in Hudson Valley and will require regular travel within Hudson Valley, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement, Mid-Hudson implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement, Mid-Hudson will: ​​Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Mid-Hudson region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Mid-Hudson” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in Central New York and will require regular travel within Central New York, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement-Central NY implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Central NY will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Central New York region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Central New York” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based on Long Island and will require regular travel within Long Island, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement-Long Island will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Long Island region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement –  Long Island” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Location: Position is based in the Finger Lakes region and will require regular travel within the Finger Lakes region, as well as occasional travel to Albany and other regions within New York State

Overview of the Organization

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York State that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York’s diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people’s lives, and to strengthen our state. 

Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted.

Position Overview

The Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes implements the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) community outreach and engagement work, with particular emphasis on mass education community events and ensuring the broad support of New York’s many diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on the most underserved communities. The Manager implements, systematizes, and evaluates the NYIC’s community engagement activities, including community meetings and public gatherings, and integrates related partnerships and community needs into the NYIC Advocacy program priorities.

The Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes will: Support outreach done at bus arrivals and hotels in the Finger Lakes region. Develop regional specific information, translate, and distribute legal related support community facing resources. Deliver tailored Know Your Rights presentations to the community. Manage relationship building with partners and other responders. Train welcoming navigators on community building, cultural competency, and know your rights curriculum while also leading and participating in the same activities.

This is a contract-funded position for a new rapid-response initiative that the NYIC is undertaking to support vulnerable migrants and asylum-seekers throughout New York State. This position will be for a period of one year (August 2023-August 2024) with the potential to extend for two more years, for a total of three years. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon available funding. 

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and executes community events, e.g. town halls, community forums and service events, to address community needs / concerns and build awareness of NYIC resources
• Strategizes how to utilize departmental resources to achieve short to long term goals
• Develops and manages relationships with community allies and identifies relevant new groups to bring into NYIC work as community partners and allies
• Develops and executes a range of outreach strategies to ensure that underserved, underrepresented community members are informed of their rights and of advocacy priorities affecting their communities
• Represents the NYIC as an official spokesperson in community events, forums, town halls on behalf of the NYIC
• Develops and maintains training materials and curricula in collaboration with Director of Community Engagement
• Delivers tailored trainings and workshops to impacted community members and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Manages grant deliverables and effectively tracks relevant and accurate data
• Partners with the NYIC’s Development Team, actively participates in fundraising and supports grant research, proposal writing, and reporting on grant deliverable and participates in funder visits when required
• Provides campaign support to the NYIC’s Advocacy team and fosters internal relationships cross-departmentally within the NYIC
• Contributes to organizational Rapid Response events and projects as necessary
• At times, manages paraprofessional staff and interns, providing guidance and facilitating their professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with diverse, immigrant communities – work as a community organizer an asset
• Comfort with public speaking and community presentation required
• Develop strategies to successfully outreach in immigrant communities
• Strong skills in community organizing, advocacy campaigns, and community advocacy, specifically with underserved & diverse communities
• Strong team player, demonstrates leadership internally and externally, comfortable taking initiative, and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Experience with fast paced environments and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through are required
• Bilingual Spanish-speaker required

Salary: $69,350**

**The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.

In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. 

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. All emails must have “Manager of Community Engagement – Finger Lakes” in the subject line. 

Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.

The New York Immigration Coalition

Communications Director

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner Daystar Kids in search of its next Communications Director! The Communications Director is responsible for the development and implementation of Daystar Kids communications, public relations, and marketing strategy to advance Daystar Kids position with relevant constituents, build donor support, drive broader awareness, and create impactful partnerships and associations to support the agency’s mission, culture, and brand, and achieve its enrollment and strategic goals.

Daystar Kids is New York State’s only pediatric center, helping families successfully transition their infant or young child with special health care needs from the hospital to home and support their healthy development all the way until they enroll in kindergarten.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements an integrated strategic communications plan to enhance Daystar Kids brand reputation; broaden awareness of its programs, services, and strategic priorities, increase the visibility of its programs across key audiences, and achieve the agency’s performance goals.
• Creates and implements a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy to enable Daystar Kids leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences and key influencers.
• Identifies challenges and emerging issues faced by the agency. Works with leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions and defines and executes appropriate strategies to support them.
• Serves as communications counselor to Daystar Kids leadership and manages and expands upon the internal communications programs.
• Oversees development of all agency communications including the annual report, marketing collateral materials and electronic communications including the agency’s website and new media; manages relationships with associated vendors.
• Serves as a spokesperson and lead point person on media and community interactions that help promote and/or impact the agency.
• Exercises judgment to prioritize communication opportunities, and prepares talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed.
• Actively engages, cultivates, and manages press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding Daystar Kids programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and complies with all Daystar Kids in-service requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the agency, program enrollees and their families, and team members that may be encountered either formally or informally, during the normal course of business to include medical and treatment records, program records, financial and human resource information; and complies with all HIPAA standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of success in a senior communications management role.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in developing and successfully managing a comprehensive strategic communication, media relations, and marketing program to advance an organization’s mission and priorities.
• Proven impact in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high impact placements.
• Demonstrated success in planning, writing, editing, and producing newsletters, press releases, annual reports, marketing literature, and other print/online communications formats.
• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized to improve ROI.
• Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and outcomes.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching teams in communication strategies; persuasive communicator.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical administrative, fundraising, and programmatic initiatives and adapt to a changing environment to anticipate future needs.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, Daystar Kids Board of Directors, team members, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker; self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
• Passion for Daystar Kid’s mission.

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

JK Executive Strategies, LLC

Media Production Specialist

Keen Eye Marketing is seeking a Full-Time Media Pro to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a professional and experienced multimedia wizard, and a quick study to learn real estate photography and videography with our systems.

About Keen Eye Marketing 

Keen Eye is a Charleston, SC based agency specializing in luxury real estate content.  We also shoot for a diverse list of clients in many industries. We are a fun and hardworking team of professional creatives who value working in a positive environment while balancing work and play.  Mid-day surf break, anyone?

Responsibilities

• Independently filming and editing video content, primarily real estate and construction
• Maintaining a large kit of photo and video equipment
• Communicating + Interacting with clients in the field, on set, and online
• Daily media uploads and working closely with our editing team 
• Staying on top of new techniques and changes within the industry
• Proactively improving your technical skills and customer service
• Participate in team meetings and internal creative efforts

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of photography and video production experience
• A self-starter who is detail-oriented and enjoys going above and beyond to do their most creative work
• An advanced user of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, & Premiere Pro
• A clean and reliable personal vehicle
• Willing to travel around the region and to support large shoots in coastal South Carolina and Georgia.
• Comfortable working closely with clients in high-pressure situations
• Ability to direct talent on camera
• Team player, willing to work in a fast-paced, quick turnaround environment
• Willing to work 2 nights/week and occasional hours on weekends.
• Ability to lift/operate gimbal and camera setup for up to 3 large jobs per day
• Experience as a Drone Pilot who is FAA Part 107 licensed

Experience that will make you stand out

• FAA Part 107 Drone License
• Experience in real estate media production
• Experience in video lighting / interview setups / audio mixing
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere Pro
• Experience shooting events and portraits
• Experience operating a video gimbal – DJI Ronin or similar
• A polished portfolio of your work 

Our Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Competitive Pay
• Monthly Healthcare Stipend
• Weekly group fitness sessions
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• 1 Week of paid vacation
• Paid Holidays

If you meet these requirements and would like to be considered please submit (1) your professional portfolio, (2) a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position and when you can start, and (3) a current resume with professional references.

This position will require a skills test to demonstrate your proficiency behind the camera and in Creative Suite. All equipment, computers, cameras, and media are provided by the agency (Mac, Sony, DJI). 

This is a full-time 40-50hr (8am-5pm) / week position based in the Keen Eye creative studio on Folly Beach with a remote work-from-home option. After 90 days, employees are eligible for benefits including flexible time-off, paid holidays, paid vacation, Simple IRA match, healthcare stipend, and team fitness classes.  Hourly pay starting at $46,000 annually plus overtime.  

Applications without a thoughtful cover letter will not be considered.  Please do not call or visit in person.

Applications can be submitted to [email protected].

Keen Eye Marketing

This is a hybrid | Contract to Hire role based in Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Salary is up to $39 per hour (c. $81,120 per year), based on experience

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Washington, DC area based organization to source a Production Editor to work 3 days in office/ 2 days remotely

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, English or related field; A college degree in chemistry or related science is preferred
• Relevant experience in similar publications is desirable
• 3-6 Years relevant experience
• Project Management experience required
• Experience copyediting and proofreading multichannel content
• Digital and print publishing experience.
• Knowledge of XML and HTML

Salary, Benefits, & Perks:

• Salary Range: $25 – $39 per hour
• Additional compensation may include health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO based on eligibility

This is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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WHY WORK HERE?

Well, allows us to tell you about our company’s culture first:

AL DÍA takes pride in having a work culture that respects and engages the individual’s personal initiative and, in a very unique case in Philadelphia, prioritizes the growth of the team members as part of the strategy for our company’s growth.

When we win, we all win together.

This is an unique  career springboard for a disciplined, focused, ambitious mid career and motivated high performer.

If you are a brilliant, pragmatic, fast-working, juggler, great communicator who can take and use feedback, then this high-intensity group of collegial teammates may be the best environment for you to thrive and grow to positions of management and leadership.

Join us as Executive Assistant to the CEO/Owner of a mission-oriented, value-centered media training and dynamic news organization advancing high-quality journalism in Center City Philadelphia and quality of life in our city.

Manage/oversee communication, projects, and initiatives for the CEO.

Be in charge of everything from the mundane to the transformational.

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WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED?

Candidates must do, be or have…

• Personal initiative, self-motivation and strict time management and scheduling skills.

• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.

• Obsessed with Excellent Customer Service.

• Solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

• Able to set priorities and be highly organized.

• Comfortable with all Social Media Platforms.

• Knowledgeable of all Google Business Applications

• Passion for independent new media and quality journalism.

• Rigorous ethical standards and personal integrity.

• Interest in leadership and management opportunities.

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WHO ARE WE? ..(‘AL DIA’ WHO..?:)

AL DÍA‘s company culture was defined by the unique way the company came about.

This is a 25-year old journalists-owned and operated news media business —a start-up born, not in a garage, but in the small home of its founder in North Philadelphia (which didn’t have a garage;)—  now headquartered in the heart of the business district of Center City.

We are staffed by a team of professionals of all ethnic backgrounds working together to amplify diverse voices over the news media spectrum and contribute in an unique way to the future of journalism and quality of life in our city and our country.

We provide a unique environment for professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the market-place, or mid-career professionals in search of a meaningful career change.

This position is a unique opportunity for a comprehensive, hands-on experience that may lead to a new career path and outstanding opportunity in the changing media business.

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WHAT ABOUT THE PERKS, UH?

These are just some of them:

• Work in Center City Philadelphia, the heart of the financial district and the new capital for young professionals in the US.

• Network at AL DÍA events hosted in venues such as the Pyramid Club and the Philadelphia Union League.

• Enjoy AL DÍA staff ‘happy hour’, known as “Viva Viernes!”, for a drink together and direct interaction with the company’s leadership.

• Learn and thrive in a multilingual, multicultural and multimedia environment.

• Take abundant time off to replenish and come back even more creative. Based on seniority, AL DIA offers up to a month of vacation, holidays and personal days.

• Enjoy our open office space, equipped with the AL DIA Lounge where you can sit, relax, have a drink or a meal, or listen to your own music during breaks.

• Stretch and stay fit in the fully equipped gym in our building, one minute away from your work space.

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HOW SHOULD I EXPRESS MY INTEREST?

Simple!

Write up to 300 words about your own career aims and personal values and submit that TODAY along your resume directly to our Founder and CEO at: [email protected]

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AL DÍA News Media