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Job Title: Communications Manager

Salary: Negotiable Based on Experience

Location: Washington DC (Hybrid)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Closing Date: November 30, 2023

TwoTech, Inc.  is currently seeking a Communications Manager / Writer-Editor to support our USAID client in Washington, DC. Experience with USAID and Facilities Access or Clearance is preferred.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include (not all inclusive): 

• The successful candidate will work on tasks associated with Communications, Policies and Procedures, and backstop on ERM operations support.
• Oversee the work of other contract team staff regarding the execution of the activities, tasks and deliverables.
• Plan, develop and execute the strategic ERM Communications Plan.
• Produce ERM Newsletters.
• Draft Annual Financial Report writing narratives, ERM governance meeting minutes and talking points. 
• Provide efficient and effective communication strategy from conception through delivery, evaluation and assessment using repeatable and adjustable models reflecting industry, government and non-governmental organization best practices
• Develop and implement an annual and 5-year communication strategy and workplan for communications asset production, dissemination and monitoring
•  Manage USAID Branding strategy and Marking of all project communications materials and ensures that they meet USAID requirements
• Lead the production of communications support materials for workshops, trainings, governance meetings and events
• Develop content and design of communications products in accordance with the branding, marking and marketing standards of USAID and OCFO (brochures, infographics, training manuals, fact sheets, guidelines, reports, research findings, publications, commissioned studies etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Communications, English, or related field along with 8 years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 10+ years of applied working experience in implementing communications campaigns
• Capable of developing speeches and talking points, writing stories, press releases, articles, and other documents to support or promote the project
• Experience in strategic communications and change management, strong writing, editing and oral abilities, and leadership and interpersonal skills is required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Thoroughly knowledgeable in the fields of strategic communications, social marketing, and knowledge management Networking and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail in aesthetics and texts of products
• Excellent professional-level verbal and written communication skills 

TwoTech, Inc. is dedicated to obtaining and maintaining the highest level of employee satisfaction by offering a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, short and long-term disability, retirement plan and company match, a generous annual leave plan, tuition and training assistance, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and a commitment to providing a work/life balance for all employees

TWOTECH INC.

“All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment”.

Job Title: Enterprise Tech Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid role in Atlanta, GA

Duration: 4 Months

Pay Range: $80 to 83.00/hr on W2

Job Description:

Additional Information:

30/hrs a week – Monday to Friday

Job Description:

• Enterprise Technology process and policy changes have a range of impact on client employees and their ability to accomplish tasks and complete work. Contractor needed to support operational communications driven by process or policy changes, such as Time Tracking, Workforce Management and other immediate synergy opportunities for ETS and Product, ongoing support of operational communications for Team member Services, Risk & Security and upcoming Delivery Enablement improvement initiatives.
• Manage the operational communication backlog for Enterprise Technology.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify need, audience, impact, content, channel and timing of messaging.
• Author, edit and publish operational communications.
• Manage messages through appropriate stakeholder reviews and approval processes.
• Job Requirements:
• Must have 5-8 years experience with M365 suite of tools and applications- Office, Outlook, Teams
• Must have 5-8 years experience with digital communication tools- SharePoint, Email Open, Slack
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting

As the Director of Communications & Public Engagement, provide managerial leadership to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) external and internal communications and public engagement functions. This position:

• Serves as the agency’s lead communications and engagement strategist.

• Oversees the development and execution of a strategic communications and engagement plan with the goal of informing the public and key stakeholders about the agency’s mission and services in creative and innovative ways.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of an infrastructure that supports effective communications and public engagement.

• Manages a staff of professionals responsible for statewide public information and engagement, media relations, digital communications, design, market research, social media, and employee communications.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work in the office or work a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office or travel on occasion.

In-state travel is up to 15% of the time, and out of state travel may include several conferences each year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five years of experience leading strategic communications, public engagement planning and implementation for a large organization and/or statewide.

• Experience working with the news media and serving as chief spokesperson.

• Experience developing and implementing crisis communications plans.

• Experience developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with standards and policies for a variety of communication areas (e.g., editorial, digital, graphics, social media).

• Experience advising and consulting with leaders on communication strategies and messaging.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing organizational communications with a public sector organization.

• Experience managing a large budget and planning resources to meet the short- term and long-term goals of the office and the organization.

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by November 27, 2023

Questions? Contact Heather Madigan Clark, [email protected]

Minnesota Department of Transportation

MEDIA DIRECTOR

HYBRID 3-DAYS IN OFFICE NYC

SALARY: $140-150K

MUST HAVE B2B EXPERIENCE

The Role

As Media Director, you will provide strategic vision and leadership across a portfolio of media clients, ensuring the execution of innovative, effective media plans that deliver client goals. You will be a strategic partner to clients, developing lasting relationships based on consistent business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee a portfolio of media clients, with a focus on strategic vision and team management
• Play an integral role in the scaling and growth of our agency
• Provide efficient and profitable servicing of clients, including staffing, team structure and assignments
• Manage all projects to ensure the highest level of quality assurance, performance, and innovation
• Develop innovative media strategies and recommendations that are consistent with client objectives
• Lead client contact, responsible for developing lasting, collaborative relationships
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of client’s business as basis for all future work

· Foster an environment which encourages intelligent risk taking, innovation and creativity

• Keep abreast of technology, market, and media trends to apply strategically to clients’ business
• Actively promote agency’s ambition to media partners and build strong partner relationships
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level planners, with oversight and ultimate accountability for their growth, training, and professional development

· Accurately, objectively, and constructively evaluate performance of junior and senior media planners

• Exhibit ambition by driving agency thought leadership and new business

· Actively participate in new business pitch presentations

Discipline Specific Skills:

· Highly skilled at developing and driving media and account strategy

• Superior knowledge of media fundamentals and quantitative skills, including analytical abilities

· Proven success leading and growing client business

• Decisive management of multidisciplinary teams
• Management of campaign client billing, budget reconciliation
• Knowledge of reporting, analytic, auditing, and financial platforms, and tools
• Experience onboarding new client accounts
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong ability to communicate with all levels of employees and clients
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• 8+ years of integrated media planning experience
• Experience managing media teams
• Expert in PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Search Max, Inc

Our communications agency client has a Director of Communications opportunity for a PR specialist with an agency/PR firm background.

The Director of Communications will lead a team developing media angles and narratives, conveying meaningful company messages.

Expectations:

• Drive all communications opportunities – agency relations, strategy, collaboration, and media outreach and relations
• Develop PR strategies
• Foster and develop new connections including press, industry influencers, and general media professionals
• Work with teams on agency positioning and storytelling
• Manage award stories
• Craft an internal communications plan
• Manage corporate brand and cultural identity
• Manage incoming media requests

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of established public relations experience, preferably in-house for globally recognized and admired brands or ad agency experience +
• Serve as a leader on the communications team
• Experience managing top-tier press for leading brands
• Proven experience as a storyteller and writer for internal and external communications
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to support agency correspondence to external partners
• Lead all marketing and communications materials

Synergy Interactive

Our communications agency client has a Director of Communications opportunity for a PR specialist with an agency/PR firm background.

The Director of Communications will lead a team developing media angles and narratives, conveying meaningful company messages.

Expectations:

• Drive all communications opportunities – agency relations, strategy, collaboration, and media outreach and relations
• Develop PR strategies
• Foster and develop new connections including press, industry influencers, and general media professionals
• Work with teams on agency positioning and storytelling
• Manage award stories
• Craft an internal communications plan
• Manage corporate brand and cultural identity
• Manage incoming media requests

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of established public relations experience, preferably in-house for globally recognized and admired brands or ad agency experience +
• Serve as a leader on the communications team
• Experience managing top-tier press for leading brands
• Proven experience as a storyteller and writer for internal and external communications
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to support agency correspondence to external partners
• Lead all marketing and communications materials

Synergy Interactive

Our client, a well-known and global organization, is seeking a freelance Media Manager to join their staff. This is a hybrid position requiring a schedule of 3-4 days per week onsite at their office in Bergen County, NJ.

No remote candidates will be considered for this position.

Candidate must have a min of 3-5 yrs. national media pays, trafficking and process/background with media agency

Start Date: Dec 4, 2023

End Date: Sep 11, 2024

Reason for Hire: Leave of Absence Coverage

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Media Strategy and Planning Leadership:

• Develop and execute the media strategy for the assigned category, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define campaign goals, target audience, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Media Campaign Management:

• Plan, launch, and manage paid national media campaigns across various channels, including television, digital, print, social.
• Optimize media spend to maximize return on investment (ROI) and achieve campaign objectives.

Agency and Partner Collaboration:

• Manage relationships with media agencies, creative agencies, and media partners to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Brief agencies on creative requirements and oversee the development of compelling ad creatives, infusing creative best practices and performance marketing learnings.

Budget Management:

• Manage the media budget for the assigned category, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Track campaign expenditures and provide regular budget updates to stakeholders.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor campaign performance in real-time, analyzing key metrics such as reach, impressions, click-through rates, and conversion rates.
• Co-create comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate campaign results and insights to leadership and cross-functionals while leading performance and optimization working sessions with clear insights, recommendations, and optimization opportunities.

Innovation and testing and learning:

• Implement A/B testing and optimization strategies to improve ad creatives, messaging, targeting and capabilities utilization.
• Continuously experiment with new media channels and formats to drive innovation by learning what doesn’t work and being agile towards optimization, or identifying what is working and scaling efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with brand, CMI, quick commerce, and sales teams to align media efforts with overall brand and product strategies.
• Ensure brand consistency and messaging coherence across all media touchpoints.

Market Research and Trends:

• Stay updated on industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity in the assigned category.
• Utilize market research and consumer insights to inform media strategies and campaign planning.

Compliance and Best Practices:

• Ensure compliance to media golden rules and global best practices with industry regulations, advertising standards, and data privacy laws in all media activities.
• Stay informed about best practices in media planning and execution.

Collaborative Project Management:

• Coordinate closely with cross-functional DMC team leads to strategize, plan, analyze, and execute projects, including consumer insights, brand and partnership studies, and cross-channel media measurement.

Storytelling with Data:

• Use data to craft compelling narratives about performance and the impact of our media and marketing efforts.

Coda Search│Staffing

Public Relations Manager

The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for leading client strategies and implementing effective PR campaigns for our healthcare clients. The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in various PR functions and possess strong relationships with media professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership and strategic planning for client strategies and campaigns.
• Develop compelling press releases and media materials to promote clients and their initiatives.
• Proactively engage with media professionals, responding to interview requests and providing information to enhance media coverage.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
• Devise and execute programs to maintain a favorable public perception of the organization’s agenda and achievements.
• Coach client representatives on effective communication techniques for engaging with the public and employees.
• Analyze organizational objectives, promotional policies, and needs to develop comprehensive PR strategies that shape public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Uphold and enhance the organization’s image and identity.
• Draft speeches and schedule interviews to support PR initiatives.
• Prepare and edit internal and external organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications.
• Collaborate with clients to identify industry trends and evaluate advertising efforts in alignment with PR goals.
• Identify and coordinate promotional events such as press conferences, conferences, and speaking engagements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a PR or communications role with broadcast experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong existing relationships with media professionals and demonstrated ability to secure media coverage.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful PR campaigns.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and provide innovative PR solutions.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital platforms and tools for PR purposes.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Engage Partners Inc.

Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

Reporting to the EVP of Marketing, the Communications Director is a key member of the marketing leadership team responsible for developing and delivering compelling and consistent external and internal communications.

• Develop and implement strategic external communications, including PR and social media plan and calendar, to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to effectively share company news, product launches and corporate stories to relevant media outlets.
• Identify and manage third-party award and recognition strategy to build corporate reputation in alignment with company goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers to secure positive coverage and manage media inquiries efficiently.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports to measure communication effectiveness, identify opportunities, and proactively address potential issues.
• Develop and implement strategic internal communications and employer branding campaigns to drive employee engagement. Components include but not limited to events, newsletter, townhalls, key messages, audience segmentation, and measurements.
• Support local roll-out and translation of enterprise-wide initiatives/communications such as corporate virtues, pulse surveys, and total rewards communications.
• Maintain an integrated calendar of communications and measure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, HR, and talent acquisition to ensure consistent messaging and attainment of company goals.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and best practices in media relations, PR, crisis communications, talent branding, and employer marketing, applying relevant strategies to continually elevate the company’s brand and attract top talent.
• Directly supervise social media and communications manager – responsible for the hiring, onboarding, development, as well as managing outside consultants.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work in our Dallas office 3 times a week
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling messages that resonate with target audiences.
• Strong media relations experience building and maintaining relationships with industry journalists and influencers.
• Crisis management skills and ability to manage challenging situations and maintain a positive brand image.
• Experience with employer branding, social media, and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent.
• Strong collaborative and consultative skills; ability to cultivate productive working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to achieve communication and marketing goals.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team and meet tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with an understanding of market trends and audience insights.
• Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently, as a member of a team, as well with all types and levels of employees.
• Strong business acumen: ability to translate complex business objectives into readily understandable communications for a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and various project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing.
• 10+ years’ professional communications experience in the areas of employee engagement, media relations, PR, and crisis.
• Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or Building Materials industry experience is a plus.
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace. At OBE we have each other’s back.

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Basic Function: Oversee and execute day to day public relations efforts on behalf of Krupp Group clients and responsible for managing a supporting team. Develop original, out-of-the-box ideas to promote the brands, secure larger feature pieces and pitch trend stories. Focus on the bigger picture strategy and achieving client goals, alongside securing product placement.

Essential duties:

• Confidence in developing holistic comms + marketing strategies with a focus on editorial and media relations, but also inclusive of influencer and VIP activity and tactics.
• Auditing industry news, trends, and relevant events
• Brainstorming on new press vehicles, cross-promotion ideas and brand building opportunities for further client promotion
• Creating a working calendar for each client to keep their PR goals on track for the season
• Pitching stories and compiling press releases, to secure: Larger feature-type/ news pieces, Trend Stories, Profile pieces and Thought leadership and speaking opportunities such as podcasts and summits
• Consulting on and at times, writing materials for our clients such as: Bios, Interview responses and Thank you notes for gifts
• Communicating with clients regularly on PR needs such as: Status updates, Lookbooks, Images and News-worthy evolvements
• Orchestrating PR tactics for each client alongside the fashion calendar: Market Appointments, Mailers, Events, Press Releases
• Managing Account Managers, Account Executives & Coordinators on Implementing and evolving processes and new procedures, Client communication, Sample trafficking, Inventory and Press
• Relation building via Editor/ Stylist Appointments: Conduct seasonal press appointments for each client and Hold showroom appointments
• Overseeing coordination of all client events including Production and event logisitcs, Guests lists, outreach, follow up to secure attendance, Event recaps and Post-event follow up with attendees
• Daily communicating with editors, stylists, tastemakers and clients
• Reviewing monthly status reports and recaps before they are sent to clients
• Setting and Analyzing client and team KPIs and helping to ensure they’re achieved

Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of experience of public relations work in the fashion industry
• Bachelor’s degree
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to function effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal communications skills and excellent writing skills
• Ability to manage several clients and their needs
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Fashion GPS is preferred
• Living in NYC Area

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Work/life balance with hybrid work model
• Generous frontloading PTO
• Summer Fridays: 1 pm office closures each Friday beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Winter Fridays: 3pm office closures each Friday beginning Labor Day through Memorial Day
• Offices closed between Christmas and New Years
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity

Krupp Group