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Description

Rational 360 is hiring a Public Relations Director to manage several client accounts and to help lead our firm. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus.

Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns. They are part of the firm’s senior management and assist with business development, mentorship, and strategic planning.

Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications.

About Rational 360

The Rational Way: All in Partners

Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients.

From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams.

The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns

We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win.

The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters.

Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges
• Experience managing staff
• Experience managing clients and/or project teams
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Experience working with top corporation or association executives
• Bachelors’ Degree

Benefits

Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday – Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year.

Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. All trainings in the office have catered lunch and those working remotely are given an Uber Eats pass to order lunch to their home during the professional development training.

Each employee is paired with a senior member of the management team at Rational which will serve as his or her mentor throughout the year to continue to grow in his or her career at Rational.

Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360.

Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Rational 360

ROLE: PR Manager  

REPORTS TO: PR Director or VP of Public Relations  

PURPOSE: The PR Manager brings quick-thinking, passion and leadership to Lola Red’s core services: Public Relations, Influencer Marketing, and Social Media Strategy. Working alongside account managers and team members, you’ll set the direction for achieving clients’ KPIs and answering the questions of what’s next. You connect the dots on what challenges are faced, what goals need to be met, and the strategy to get there. You’re an active leader that can guide coordinators, interns, and managers to be the best PR professional partners to our clients and partners. And, you have a natural passion for learning, growing and the 24-hour news cycle we live, eat, and breath. At Lola Red, we weren’t just founded by an entrepreneur, we all carry that spirit and are going for the next big thing. 

FOCUS:  

• 20% team management, education and oversight  
• 30% strategic public relations guidance and leadership for clients and new business proposals
• 50% public relations and communication execution for Lola Red clients 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop and execute integrated public relations campaigns including media relations, influencer marketing, and social and digital strategy that make our clients seen by target audiences 
• Collaborate with new business team to establish strategic public relations proposals for new clients  
• Work with account teams to achieve client KPIs that support client satisfaction, growth and retention  
• Deliver strong storytelling and messaging practices that effectively highlight client’s brands 
• Ability to gain quick understanding of client industries, trends and potential crises 
• Maintain knowledge on a client’s budget and allotted hours to effectively manage and  complete tasks at hand while maintaining profitability  
• Participate in weekly departmental EOS L10 meetings to align public relations department, measure success, identify areas of concern and establish necessary solutions
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key members of the media and influencers on behalf of Lola Red and its clients
• Knowledge in earned, owned and paid channels and how to align clients with the right approach
• Understanding of influencer marketing strategies and execution across social media platforms 
• Act as a mentor to all members of the public relations team to help them grow personally and professionally  
• Conduct weekly, monthly and annual status reviews with members of the public relations  team that align with Lola Red’s overall EOS review process  
• Demonstrate leadership through manager group to address company issues and develop solutions
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by demonstrating Lola Red’s core values: 
• We are professional partners
• We lead with honesty and transparency 
• We embrace challenges and play to win
• We are all in

REQUIREMENTS:  

• 5-7 years professional experience in public relations, media relations, communication
• 3+ years prior agency experience preferred   
• 3+ years of client-facing interaction and management of strategic public relations,  marketing or communications strategies 
• Strong understanding of current public relations strategies, including influencer marketing and media relations 
• Proven leadership in managing, guiding and successfully developing a team  
• Degree in public relations, strategic communications, digital marketing and/or communications a plus
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously in an entrepreneurial business environment

Lola Red

Who we are

90octane is a full-service agency dedicated to helping clients connect at all stages of the customer lifecycle. With our clients’ revenue goals as our north star, we strategize, execute, measure and optimize targeted campaigns that link their capabilities to their prospects’ top challenges. And we approach everything a little differently, digging deep into our clients’ industries to arm our strategies with insight, breaking down department silos so each team member can give their best and always speaking our minds when it comes to how to make clients’ businesses stronger. Oh, and we don’t track time. We believe hours and minutes are better spent doing great work for our clients – and ourselves.

This year 90octane became a part of The Marketing Practice, a global B2B marketing leader. We’re excited to be part of a bigger family with an international footprint, expanded career opportunities for our team and a new set of smart people to work with.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced cross-channel media leader who will develop, present and oversee thoughtful and accountable integrated media strategies on behalf of our enterprise clients. Working in concert with channel specialists you will lead the development and presentation of strategic integrated media recommendations. You are a strategic leader by trade and have a broad understanding of the media landscape, an interest in emerging media channels and an aptitude for identifying the appropriate media opportunities to deliver against client goals. You’re willing to be bold, bring new ideas, meet new people and be a strategic advisor to your clients.

What you will do

Oversee Cross-Channel Media Strategy & Planning

●     Lead, develop and author the cross-channel paid media strategy and approach for complex, global, B2B organizations with multiple business units (including strategic campaign development, advertising execution, engagement, managing creative processes, reporting).

●     Oversee the strategic management of campaigns, identifying and ensuring implementation of optimizations to the paid media strategy based on performance results for global B2B clients across media channels.

●     Develop and streamline processes that aid in more successful campaign planning, implementation and stewardship of paid media plans.

●     Actively manage and reconcile large scale budgets across multiple channels.

●     Collaborate with creative teams to bring messaging strategies to life via relevant media placements that drive meaningful business impact.

●     Create actionable and meaningful program KPIs and aid in analytics and systems integrations for proper tracking and attribution.

Opportunity Development

●     Bring a growth mindset to assigned accounts, helping to identify and lead upsell and cross-sell opportunity conversations.

●     Grow and foster partnerships with leading technology and media vendors to advance overall media capabilities and revenue opportunity.

●     Stay current on emerging media trends to proactively author POVs based on relevant industry, category, and client topics.

Client Relationships

●     Serve as the Integrated Media client lead – speaking to full program strategy and insights, advocating for and defending campaigns and overall performance.

●     Develop meaningful, trust-based relationships with clients in order to help foster long-term partnerships.

●     Ultimate ownership of client deliverables, accountable for timeliness and accuracy.

Management & Mentorship

●     Manage, develop and mentor Integrated Media 2-5 team members, with oversight and ultimate accountability for their growth, training and professional development.

●     Conduct regular performance reviews with direct reports.

Who you are

Qualifications include:

●     At least 8 years of experience in the field of media, agency experience preferred.

●     A seasoned professional with demonstrated skill sets for client interaction and communication; able to manage client requests with sound rationale.

●     Proven ability to synthesize data & results, identify trends & key findings, and fuel content strategies.

●     Previous managerial experience with solid ability to lead, inspire and rally a team.

●     Experience working collaboratively with internal and external agency partners to set a clear vision and foster strong collaboration and partnership.

●     Ability to quickly identify and resolve challenges in a client-centric environment.

What you will need

●     B2B marketing.

●     Evidence of overseeing cross-channel media strategies.

●     Evidence of working with cross-discipline teams (strategy, creative, technology, media, and project management).

What we offer in return

●     Fun! Doing great marketing is important, but so is enjoying your work and hanging out with like-minded people.

●     New skills! The TMP Academy is our in-house e-learning platform, covering everything B2B marketing from strategy to execution.

●     Growth opportunities. Three of our board members – including our CEO – joined us straight from education, as did many other senior staff. The sky’s the limit for good people here.

●     Celebrations. Every year, we close our doors and whisk everyone away for a company away day and internal awards ceremony.

●     Giving back. We get VERY into our charity fundraising. The TMP Foundation’s current mission is to fund schooling for a group of girls in Cambodia, who otherwise wouldn’t have received an education.

●     Work around your life. We love our light & airy offices, but we believe you work better when you want to be here.

●     Competitive salary. A salary range of $90,000 – $125,000.

• Diversity equals increased creativity, which equals better results for all. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and applications from all individuals are encouraged. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

90octane | Strategic Marketing Agency

Communications Assistant

We’re currently growing our team and would love to meet with Atlanta-based applicants with interest in marketing, communications, branding, etc. If you have leadership abilities, a good sense of humor, are influential, and love to travel – even better!

We provide extensive training and offer advancement opportunities to top performers, so this is a great opportunity for graduates or career changers looking to get their foot in the door, learn new skills, and grow with a company.

Your primary duties will include:

• Learning and retaining product and brand information
• Coming up with creative ways to attract customer’s attention
• Qualifying customers, building rapport, and establishing trust
• Acting as ‘the face of a brand’ while distributing marketing materials
• Communicating a brand’s message directly to their target market
• Telling stories about the brand to entice people and influence them
• Helping a brand enhance its image and increase their market share
• Completing some sales transactions / new customer applications
• Reporting statistics and collecting relevant feedback

Front Page Agency offers all Communications Assistants:

• On-going training, support, and on-site guidance
• A weekly wage plus additional compensation & bonuses
• Daily mentoring, coaching, workshops, and/or conference calls
• Regular socializing/ relationship building/ team-building activities
• Career progression based on results and abilities, not seniority
• Regional, national, and sometimes international travel opportunities
• Networking contacts/time management tools/ goal-setting guidance
• And so much more!

If you’re ready for a change and think this might be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an application today and you could be meeting with us soon!

Front Page Agency Inc

About Us

At Tutored by Teachers, we believe that when you put a teacher in front of a student, magic happens. Backed by some of the biggest names in EdTech venture including GSV, A-Street Ventures, and TMV, we are on a mission to close the opportunity gap and need a strong strategic, data-driven, and results-oriented leader for our Engagement Management team. If you’re a person motivated by customer happiness and success and are looking to join a mission-driven, growing company, then this role is made for you!

The Role

As an Engagement Manager you will:

• Work directly with our partners at the district and school level, to ensure their success and continued adoption and growth of our programs
• Develop client programs, materials, processes, and best practices to ensure continued utilization, growth, and adoption
• Establish meaningful and trusted relationships with functions across the organization
• Renew and upsell your accounts
• Act on and synthesize client feedback to provide meaningful insights to cross-functional areas and senior management
• Develop process in identifying at-risk clients and work cross-functionally to mitigate client concerns; develop deep understanding of churn and develop strategies resulting in increased retention and overall growth within our clients

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in Customer Success or Account Management OR 2+ years as school or district leader
• Experience in K-12 education
• Track record of driving positive customer success outcomes: retention, expansion, churn reduction, client advocacy and account lifetime value
• Experience navigating and resolving client challenges, both internally and externally
• Commitment to TbT’s mission to close the opportunity gap and promote inclusivity

Benefits

We currently offer the following benefits:

• 100% healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Access to 401k to help save for the future
• Well-rounded wellness benefits including access to free and low cost mental health resources and support services
• Fully remote work environment and a flexible schedule
• Company-owned laptop + home office equipment
• Annual in-person team retreats
• 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and an unlimited vacation policy after year 1 to help recharge

Tutored by Teachers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Tutored by Teachers

Public Relations Communications Assistant

Looking to not only travel and have fun but also make some money? This is the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

As a Public Relations Communications Assistant, we here at Perpetual are looking for positive, upbeat individuals that are looking to find more than just another job. This is an opportunity where our team can grow and learn professionally, develop social skills all while earning some amazing money to boost their bank balance!

After conducting countless market research studies here in the City of Brotherly love, we have developed a three staged marketing strategy that relies on new customer acquisition, brand image management, and increased consumer loyalty. We need people to come on board within the next two weeks who we can train to implement this strategy successfully.

Since we have been so successful in our newly opened office in Philadelphia, we now need more help than ever before. One of our biggest goals is to have another office expansion by the end of 2022, so with that in mind we are looking for people to help us achieve this goal that are:

• Competitive and Goal Oriented
• Interested in trying something new and learning
• Fun, upbeat, and positive
• Tired of waiting around for their next career opportunity and
• Wanting to work both individual and as a team

Public Relations Communications Assistant Responsibilities:

• In this position you will have hands-on experience working within our customer marketing department with exposure to the following key areas: Communications, Promotions, Business Analytics, Strategy and Project Management.
• Branded Event Planning – Project managing impactful brand events, both in the office and at our private site, retail events across the Philly region..
• Marketing and Branding – Briefing and working with our agency partners to create consumer-facing marketing and branding strategies.
• Promotional Products – Responsible for creating an attractive promotional event at our private site locations. Using you winning personality to attract the attention of new customers daily
• Project Management – Assisting the team cross functionally with ad-hoc project work as and when required.

Benefits of this all NEW Opportunity:

• Ample amounts of opportunities to travel both nationally and internationally
• Competitive compensation
• Progressive, positive, upbeat working environment
• Leadership and marketing development sessions provided during the FREE training
• Unparalleled networking opportunities and
• Multiple opportunities for prize incentives

Are you qualified?

• Applicants must be able to commute to our office location in downtown Philadelphia
• Experience in the service industry is highly preferred and encouraged
• Candidates must be over the age of 18 prior to applying
• The most qualified applicants work well in competitive, fast-paced environments and
• Applicants must have a positive attitude and love to learn

Why Wait? Start your next opportunity now! Apply Today!

Send in your resume or cover letter as soon as possible in order to be considered for this new

opportunity.

Perpetual Campaigns

NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

To apply, please email a cover letter, portfolio document/link, and resume to, [email protected]. Please include “Communications Manager Application- [Your Name]”

Communications Manager 

Position Type: Full Time Permanent 

Location: New York City (Brooklyn) 

About Groundswell: 

Groundswell brings together artists, youth, and community organizations to use art as a tool for social change, for a more just and equitable world. Groundswell has painted over 600 community murals in 25+ years and each year we advance our mission by engaging 450+ young people, primarily ages 13 – 19, from communities around NYC in our public artmaking programs. Our projects beautify neighborhoods, engage youth in societal and personal transformation, and give expression to perspectives that are underrepresented in the public dialogue. All murals are based on social justice issues that are important to the communities that we serve.   

Groundswell’s staff is a group of highly committed, engaged, empowered, and joyful individuals. We trust in the power of art to connect, grow, and also challenge current social norms and systems. Learn more about our work here – https://www.groundswell.nyc/

Position Description: 

Groundswell seeks an energetic and organized Communications Manager. The Communications Manager will be responsible for managing Groundswell’s external communications, including social media, press releases, annual reports, e-blasts, funder, and partner materials, and more. The role will develop actionable short- and long-term strategies to clarify external messaging and grow digital audience reach, while also being responsible for designing communications assets and executing deliverables in a timely manner. The position reports to the Director of Development and will work closely with the development and program team. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Graphic design & content

• Design collateral for: sponsorship and grant packages, social media, funder updates, press, e-blasts, fundraising campaigns, and other external communications
• Refine and streamline branding systems
• Compile Groundswell’s Annual Report at the end of year
• Manage projects to ensure content is publication-ready by the deadline

Digital management & strategy

• Manage digital platforms including Groundswell’s social media (Facebook, Instagram), and website
• Own public communications for Groundswell.
• Monitoring analytics for communications planning.
• Utilize Groundswell’s development systems including database and files.

 Groundswell Mission & Team

• Serve as champion and ambassador for Groundswell’s programs and mission
• Provide training as needed to Groundswell staff to help build organization-wide competency with creative platforms and content development
• Collaborate with Development Team to find areas of growth and engagement
• Support youth and teaching artists at programs and events 

Position Qualifications: 

• 5 years’ experience in communications, PR, graphic design, or marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, design, or related
• Excellent visual design and content creation skills; strong, versatile copywriting and editing
• Experience synthesizing analytics on social and digital platforms to drive strategy; strong understanding of current digital/social trends; story and branding strategy a plus Experienced with web applications, databases, and social media (Facebook, Instagram); Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Salesforce, Gift works, Asana, MailChimp desirable
• Experience with budget development and cost tracking
• Extremely detail oriented and diligent, self-motivated; works independently with excellent planning skills and the ability to multi-task and set priorities to reach deadlines
• Experience in youth/education, community-based or arts organizations a plus
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion 

Compensation and Benefits: 

Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience: Salary range $55-65K. Extensive benefits package including Health, Dental, & Vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a collegial, friendly work environment among others.   

Flexible work environment with option for remote, hybrid, or in-office. NYC-based, a plus 

Application Instructions: 

To apply, please email a cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume to, [email protected]. Please include “Communications Manager Application- [Your Name]” in the subject of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls or in-person deliveries, please.  

Groundswell celebrates diversity in all that we do, and we encourage applicants that reflect and value a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.  

Groundswell

Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.

At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you’ll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.

We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision – to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.

Position Summary

The Manager, Performance Media is a critical part of the leadership team in the Media & Analytics team. Tasked with managing the group responsible for performance media, this role plays a critical part in driving the future growth of the company. Designs, develops, and executes media and advertising plans that support the organization’s overall marketing strategy, message, and objectives.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop comprehensive media strategies that manage bottom-of-funnel media directly focused on traffic, conversion, and revenue performance
• Create a holistic strategy for performance media, across channels and markets
• Translate company objectives into specific media tactics for each media buyer
• Propose and manage to a quarterly media budget
• Mentor and train media buyers
• In coordination with the brand media team and the analytics team, create a media strategy to achieve company objectives
• Build processes to quickly analyze campaigns, identify problems and opportunities, and correct/capitalize on these assessments
• Incorporates analytics into plans to identify the target audiences and critical customer touchpoints Select the most effective messaging mediums and distribution channels for the organization
• Oversees campaign tactics and execution to monitor spending, manage budgets, and control pacing, optimization, and timelines for all types of media campaigns
• Guides negotiations for media buys, pricing, and media placement scheduling with vendors
• Researches and recommends new media strategies, platforms, and channels to explore or utilize for future campaigns or ongoing campaign evolvement
• Create strategies with buying team on campaign development using YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest and other digital platforms

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college or university in Marketing, E-Commerce, Business or related field. 5 years of experience in media analytics, digital media, or media buying within the retail or ecommerce industry. 3 years of experience leading a media buying team. 5 years of experience running media tests in digital platforms. 3 years of experience in Media Strategy or Planning. Thorough understanding of the media landscape and trends, especially for digital media. Expertise in using media to drive growth of the business while delivering media efficiency. Strong understanding of performance media tactics, including relevant metrics and strategies. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Expertise experience with web analytic tools such as Google Analytics or other web analytics tools. Proficient working knowledge with data visualization tools such as Tableau.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will manage a team responsible for performance media tactics across all platforms. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.

Position Hiring Range

$93,600.00 – $141,950.00

Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive a team bonus based on meeting specific monthly goals and KPI’s. Bonus amounts are based on the level of achievement and the total hours worked during the bonus eligible month.

Benefits Include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) (full and part time eligible)
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Applicant Privacy

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Living Spaces Furniture

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Position Summary

Responsible for achieving brand marketing objectives by delivering holistic, customer-centric, brand communications. Leads the in-house copy department and works in tandem with outside agencies and internal partners to ensure all communications remain consistent. Responsible for copy development for signage and digital boards, CRM, regional marketing, experiential marketing, social media, recipes, website, email, digital ads, audio/video scripts, and internal and external brand programs and initiatives. Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional directors and peers to ensure alignment on strategies. Responsible for delivering clear messaging strategies and communication hierarchies to ensure copy and design work together to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the copywriting team and external agencies in the copy development of internal and external brand marketing campaigns and communications, including but not limited to in-store digital boards and signage, CRM, regional marketing, experiential marketing, print collateral, video/radio scripts, emails, social posts, recipes, website, ad flyer.
• Oversees and evaluates copy, concepts campaign ideas, and writes copy that is engaging, on strategy, clear, concise, and accurate with a focus on telling our brand story and deepening the emotional connection the customer has to our brand
• Responsible for collaborating with director/functional peers to bring marketing strategies to life through copy and partnering with design manager peers to ensure integrated campaign concepts are developed within copy standards and brand voice & tone.
• Responsible for developing the brand copy style guide & how it is applied across the business, ensuring that we uphold copy standards and guidelines and consistently evolve and elevate our brand voice to align with our brand strategy and business objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related experience
• 5+ years experience in retail and eCommerce omnichannel environments, specifically within customer-facing communications across traditional and digital communications channels
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing
• Experience managing teams
• General knowledge and understanding of brand and content strategy best practices
• Strong storytelling capabilities and knowledge of creative writing and grammar principles with proven proficiency in copywriting and proofreading
• Clearly articulates communications strategy and presents copy to senior leadership and internal/external partner.
• Ability to develop strategic, impactful copy for campaigns
• Deep understanding of brand narrative and storytelling.
• Exceptional copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong collaboration and mentorship skills
• Ability to multi-task and excel in a high-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Grocery retail experience beneficial

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at [email protected]

Job Requisition: 280722_external_USA-NC-Salisbury

Food Lion

At AAMI, our mission to make sure that health technology is safe and effective, and we support the professionals who use that technology every day to improve patient care. We’re looking for a Media Relations Manager to cement AAMI as the go-to-resource for news and expertise about the healthcare technology field. AAMI (the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) is a nonprofit organization and a diverse community of 10,000 professionals united by one important mission—the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technology. AAMI is the primary source of consensus standards, both national and international, for the medical device industry, as well as practical information, support, and guidance for healthcare technology and sterilization professionals.

The Media Relations Manager is responsible for coordinating and growing earned media coverage of AAMI in both trade and national publications. The candidate we’re looking for has a track record for building media relationships, finding new outlets for our stories, and using data to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Even better if you have a love for the science, technology, or healthcare fields. To find out more go to aami.org.

Our team is upbeat and innovative—and we want you to bring your best ideas to the table. To apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to [email protected].

Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Find coverage opportunities and pitch them to the press.

·      Develop a media relations plan in coordination with our media team.

·      Write press releases and short-form news articles.

·      Track external news coverage.

·      Build relationships with journalists and editors.

·      Lead staff media relations training.

·      Answer media inquiries.

·      Coordinate with social media campaigns.

Education and Experience

·      A bachelor’s degree or higher in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.

·      A minimum of three years of media relations, public relations, and/or communications experience.

·      Experience in a healthcare, scientific, or technology media setting is preferred.

·      Experience in a nonprofit setting is desirable.

·      Familiarity with the medical device or healthcare industries is helpful.

Required Skills/Attributes:

·      Exceptional communication and writing skills.

·      Advanced knowledge of media relations best practices.

·      The ability to communicate complex topics to both expert and lay audiences.

·      The ability to work independently in support of organizational goals.

·      Outstanding relationship building skills.

·      Strong organization.

·      The ability to meet tight deadlines.

·      A self-starter who has fun learning about new technologies and topics.

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