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Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications and Contact Center Applications.

Our Marketing Mission: We are a highly creative, energetic and results-oriented organization that produces and delivers the content Vonage needs to entice, educate, engage with and sell to customers around the world. We connect with the external marketplace through all media including print, digital and social. Our team leverages deep industry, market and customer data into actionable insights and marketing strategies. We are creative and collaborative, striving to translate how Vonage’s products and services can meet the needs of our current and future customers.

SOUND INTERESTING? CONTINUE READING BELOW…….

Why this role matters

As an SEO Manager, you will leverage SEO, drive automation, and build marketing strategies to engage with and attract targeted audiences. You will apply a deep understanding of company products, the competitive industry and Vonage’s position in the marketplace to intelligently drive interest and demand from potential customers. This role will create, optimize, and manage organic search programs that drive qualified leads and direct them to the sales team for follow-up and close. This role will work closely with our organic search agency, demand generation, web and content teams to jointly drive strategy, develop SEO roadmaps, and deliver continuous improvement to Vonage’s organic search initiatives.

Where you will work

Hybrid: You will have home based days, but will be required to commute to the office as and when necessary (To be agreed with your line manager).

We are considering candidates that are based in any of our US hub locations (Atlanta, NYC, Holmdel, San Francisco, and Austin)

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of multi-channel marketing and demand generation programs and initiatives through SEO.
• Identify opportunities for long-tail optimization for upper funnel content types and long-form thought leadership, like blogs, ebooks and whitepapers
• Capture and ensure daily review of inbound SEO leads.
• Perform keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Understand and implement technical SEO audits and changes.
• Execute on-page, off-page and technical optimizations including internal linking, external backlinking, Sitemaps/href-lang updates, etc.
• Collaborate with the Content Marketing team to help define content roadmap through keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Devise and execute methods to track, report, analyze and improve SEO performance.
• Develop new SEO tests and strategies.
• Present and communicate SEO strategies and projects to clients and/or internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the key SEO expert/advocate.
• Keep up-to-date with latest SEO trends, strategies and algorithm changes.
• Generate leads through SEO and ensure effective follow up to incoming contacts and queries.
• Consistently meet established weekly and monthly contact, lead generation, capture and other measures.
• Maintain and expand the company’s prospect database.
• Help design and ensure execution of new and enhanced SEO strategies by collaborating across the organization (SEM, Content, Web, Business Insights, Marketing Operations, Integrated Marketing, etc).
• Support team efforts to assess the effectiveness of current research efforts and identify improved methods, information sources and strategies.
• Monitor reports and information to identify trends, issues and challenges, preparing reports for management and recommending areas for improvement.

What you will bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related discipline.
• Prior experience (5-7 years) in Marketing, SEO, Demand Generation or related position.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability in driving successful SEO campaigns
• Strong understanding of the full range of products and services offered by Vonage Business.
• Detailed project management and organization skills across multiple tasks and timelines.
• Strong proficiency with Vonage systems, Search engines (Google, BING, etc), Salesforce.com and other performance/insights tools (Brightedge, Adthena, SEMRush, Adobe Analytics, Adobe, etc.)
• Demonstrated impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in marketing customer support and sales administration within the technology sector. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, speaking and listening.
• Ability to:
• Create convincing proposals and documentation.
• Create and conduct effective proposal demonstrations that identify and address prospects’ key business issues and, at the same time, highlight Vonage solutions.

How you will benefit

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Income Protection
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Contributions: Pre-Tax, Roth, or After-Tax Roth Options
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Optum Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on Auto, Home & Pet Insurance

Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.

Vonage

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications and Contact Center Applications.

Our Marketing Mission: We are a highly creative, energetic and results-oriented organization that produces and delivers the content Vonage needs to entice, educate, engage with and sell to customers around the world. We connect with the external marketplace through all media including print, digital and social. Our team leverages deep industry, market and customer data into actionable insights and marketing strategies. We are creative and collaborative, striving to translate how Vonage’s products and services can meet the needs of our current and future customers.

SOUND INTERESTING? CONTINUE READING BELOW…….

Why this role matters

As an SEO Manager, you will leverage SEO, drive automation, and build marketing strategies to engage with and attract targeted audiences. You will apply a deep understanding of company products, the competitive industry and Vonage’s position in the marketplace to intelligently drive interest and demand from potential customers. This role will create, optimize, and manage organic search programs that drive qualified leads and direct them to the sales team for follow-up and close. This role will work closely with our organic search agency, demand generation, web and content teams to jointly drive strategy, develop SEO roadmaps, and deliver continuous improvement to Vonage’s organic search initiatives.

Where you will work

Hybrid: You will have home based days, but will be required to commute to the office as and when necessary (To be agreed with your line manager).

We are considering candidates that are based in any of our US hub locations (Atlanta, NYC, Holmdel, San Francisco, and Austin)

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of multi-channel marketing and demand generation programs and initiatives through SEO.
• Identify opportunities for long-tail optimization for upper funnel content types and long-form thought leadership, like blogs, ebooks and whitepapers
• Capture and ensure daily review of inbound SEO leads.
• Perform keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Understand and implement technical SEO audits and changes.
• Execute on-page, off-page and technical optimizations including internal linking, external backlinking, Sitemaps/href-lang updates, etc.
• Collaborate with the Content Marketing team to help define content roadmap through keyword research and competitive analysis.
• Devise and execute methods to track, report, analyze and improve SEO performance.
• Develop new SEO tests and strategies.
• Present and communicate SEO strategies and projects to clients and/or internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the key SEO expert/advocate.
• Keep up-to-date with latest SEO trends, strategies and algorithm changes.
• Generate leads through SEO and ensure effective follow up to incoming contacts and queries.
• Consistently meet established weekly and monthly contact, lead generation, capture and other measures.
• Maintain and expand the company’s prospect database.
• Help design and ensure execution of new and enhanced SEO strategies by collaborating across the organization (SEM, Content, Web, Business Insights, Marketing Operations, Integrated Marketing, etc).
• Support team efforts to assess the effectiveness of current research efforts and identify improved methods, information sources and strategies.
• Monitor reports and information to identify trends, issues and challenges, preparing reports for management and recommending areas for improvement.

What you will bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related discipline.
• Prior experience (5-7 years) in Marketing, SEO, Demand Generation or related position.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability in driving successful SEO campaigns
• Strong understanding of the full range of products and services offered by Vonage Business.
• Detailed project management and organization skills across multiple tasks and timelines.
• Strong proficiency with Vonage systems, Search engines (Google, BING, etc), Salesforce.com and other performance/insights tools (Brightedge, Adthena, SEMRush, Adobe Analytics, Adobe, etc.)
• Demonstrated impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in marketing customer support and sales administration within the technology sector. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, speaking and listening.
• Ability to:
• Create convincing proposals and documentation.
• Create and conduct effective proposal demonstrations that identify and address prospects’ key business issues and, at the same time, highlight Vonage solutions.

How you will benefit

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Income Protection
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Contributions: Pre-Tax, Roth, or After-Tax Roth Options
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Optum Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on Auto, Home & Pet Insurance

Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.

Vonage

The Marketing Manager is a key part of the Carole Fabrics team, serving as the leader of our marketing strategies and the implementer and executor of our branding and communication initiatives. In this position, the successful candidate will create content that provides consistent and effective messaging through a variety of mediums in both digital and print forms. He / She must be capable of working within a team while also recognizing and solving problems independently. This fast-paced role requires a motivated self-starter, who excels at time management, multi-tasking, project management, and working with a variety of vendors to implement exceptional marketing materials on a limited budget.

Our business relies on strong visuals and graphic design to showcase our products. Therefore, proficiency in several Adobe Suite programs and intermediate photography skills are crucial for this position. In addition, the chosen candidate must show talent at writing copy and communicating clearly with those around them as well as understanding our customer and their needs in order to market effectively. This position serves as an important partner to several departments within the company including Merchandising, Sales, Human Resources and Manufacturing, so adaptability and collaborative spirit are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year college degree (Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design or similar)
• At least 3 years of Marketing experience that includes hands-on understanding of all facets of marketing communication in digital platforms and print material
• Textile or Interior Design experience a plus, but not a must
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Digital experience with website design, content creation, SEO, and Google Analytics
• Shows a strong passion for creative design including graphic design, photography, and videography.
• Experience developing campaigns that serve both B2C and B2B models.
• Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing in social media, email, and digital advertisements.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator with superior editing and proofing skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills and ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure and manages multiple deadlines, strong analytical and research skills.
• Collaborative team player. A servant-leader attitude with a sense of humor encouraged.
• Exceptional ability to “think on your feet” and solve problems quickly and thoroughly.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify marketing needs to support sales growth, product launches, and overall brand awareness and lead the implementation from concept to rollout.
• Develop and grow consistent brand strategy and maintain consistent messaging.
• Manage marketing budget and quantify ROI and/or rationale for each initiative.
• Design Digital (Email & Social Media), Print (brochures, advertisements, instruction guides) and promotional marketing materials.
• Serve as a key member to assist Territory Managers with their clients’ marketing needs.
• Maintain and update the public-facing website and Carole App – creating strategies to grow brand awareness, engagement and conversions
• Attend and Direct both photo and video shoots.
• Serve as a critical member of the Product Development committee.
• Conduct trend research and tracking of competitors and industry trends
• Work closely with Merchandising Department on all product or collection launches and produce materials needed for launch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position operates in a professional office environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phone
• Occasionally moves about to accomplish tasks
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequently communicates with others over the phone or in-person, must be able to exchange accurate information
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

About Carole Fabrics:

Carole was founded more than 60 years ago, beginning as a small fabric converter for cut yardage, and over time growing to add fabrication of draperies, Roman shades, top treatments, and accessories to its portfolio. A division of Hunter Douglas, Carole Fabrics fabricates hand-made custom window coverings in our 150,000 square-foot facility located in Augusta, GA. We employ approximately 300 associates, and stock nearly 10,000 fabrics to meet the needs of interior designers nationwide.

Carole Fabrics is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Carole Fabrics

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Our client is a rapidly advancing innovator within the realm of personal health and well-being, with a primary focus on elevating women’s health. In their pursuit of excellence, they seek an exceptional Social Media Coordinator to join their dynamic team.

As the Social Media Coordinator, you will take on a pivotal role in crafting and curating engaging content that resonates with our client’s target audience. You will be the driving force behind their brand narrative and its intersection with women’s health and wellness.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, flexible PTO, and more.
• Strong company culture with an emphasis on team building through events such as social hours each month.
• Family-owned company that supports a tight-knit, family-like company culture.
• Ample opportunity for professional growth within a startup experiencing equally rapid growth.
• Hybrid work model with four days in-office, and one work from home day per week.

Focus:

• Conceptualize, create, and curate compelling content that effectively communicates our brand’s message and resonates with our target audience, especially in the realm of women’s health and well-being.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain an engaging online presence by regularly creating and sharing content on various platforms, taking into consideration the nuances of sensitive women’s health topics.
• Act as a brand ambassador during public-facing appearances, demonstrating a confident and authentic stage presence that captivates and engages audiences.
• Spearhead project management efforts by coordinating tasks, timelines, and communication among various stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.
• Provide patient and constructive guidance to creative team members as they navigate project briefs, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills by actively mentoring team members, setting a positive example, and facilitating open communication within the content team.
• Maintain a firm grasp on the evolving social media landscape and advertising technologies, adapting strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Skill Set:

• Proficiency in presenting in front of the camera, coupled with an in-depth understanding of sensitive women’s health topics.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, enabling successful management of multiple projects with various stakeholders and competing demands.
• Confident and engaging stage presence, with a knack for establishing an emotional connection with diverse audiences.
• Patient and collaborative approach when working with creative individuals, guiding them through project briefs with clarity and understanding.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills, ensuring efficient allocation of time and resources across various initiatives.
• Adaptability to emerging social platforms and advertising technologies, staying ahead of trends to optimize content reach and engagement.
• Strong team-player mentality, combined with exceptional work ethic, organization, and goal-driven mindset.
• Previous exposure to startup ventures and/or e-commerce is an advantageous asset.
• Enthusiasm for e-commerce, consumer retail, and digital marketing practices is a valuable bonus, contributing to the enrichment of our brand’s strategies.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in marketing recruiting. Our marketing recruiters place qualified candidates in digital marketing, branding, product marketing, and marketing communications roles nationwide. Learn more at bit.ly/40J2zsU

Blue Signal Search

About the opportunity:

Evergreen Money is focused on changing how financial platforms are built by creating a seamless and integrated experience for our customers. We are focused on solving problems that will make way for new and better financial products. Evergreen Money is led by Bill Harris, the founding CEO of PayPal, Personal Capital, and ONE.

About the Role:

The Paid Search Manager will be responsible for creating and managing the full Search ecosystem at Evergreen. This role is highly collaborative and will be a key stakeholder in Evergreen’s growth goals.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and implement comprehensive paid search strategies using Google Ads, Bing Ads, and Apple Ads, focusing on optimizing campaign performance, maximizing click-through rates
• Lead keyword research, ad copy creation, and landing page optimization to ensure alignment with campaign objectives and target audience
• Manage and monitor paid search campaigns, budgets, and bids across various platforms, continuously optimizing for better performance and ROI
• Conduct A/B testing of ad creatives, landing pages, and targeting to drive continuous improvement and stay ahead of industry trends
• Utilize analytics tools to analyze campaign data, extract actionable insights, and present performance reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with the design and content teams to ensure ad creatives and landing pages are aligned with campaign goals and brand messaging

To be successful in this role, it would help if you have the following:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with paid search, preferably in an agency or startup environment
• Proven experience with bid management, budget allocation, and campaign optimization techniques, including LTV optimization
• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track and measure campaign performance
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables & vlookups
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform decision-making
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-growth team, with the ability to project manage multiple cross-functional projects
• Exceptional team player – the role requires cooperation with your team members and other departments and roles at Evergreen
• Experience with Mobile Apps is a plus
• Experience with other parts of Google Ecosystem is a plus (UAC, Discovery, Youtube)

Evergreen Money

Robert Half is working with a client who is seeking a Brand Communication Manager to join their team for this role based out of Atlanta. Candidate must be sitting in Atlanta in order to be considered. We are looking for a candidate that has is a strong storyteller and in external communications, messaging, project management, and thought leadership!

Primary Responsibilities

– Responsible for the communication functions of planning and delivering multi-faceted content for the compnay’s website, brand catalogs, social channels, and retail e-commerce sites

– Work with product managers to develop compelling content that illustrates the value and key features of the company’s products, including how to best represent these products in a digital environment.

– Write clear product titles and descriptions using best-in-class search engine optimization terminology

– Collaborate with product managers to understand their vision, brand voice, and target audience for products

– Interpret creative direction and technical information of products for consumer and retail marketing needs

– Ability to follow the company’s editorial strategy as well as write for different brand voices

– Proactively leverage existing assets for use across retail partners and e-commerce websites

– Ensure clear detailed timelines are established and due dates are met with accurate deliverables

– Analyze and report on the performance and efficiency of campaigns

The ideal candidate will have the following skills

– BA/BS in marketing or communications

– 3+ years of marketing communications experience in a digital marketing, direct-to-consumer function

– Strong project timeline management and prioritization abilities

– Search engine optimization understanding and experience are key

– Strong creative and technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills

– Great attention to detail, ability to establish procedures, and to work independently as a self-starter

– Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team

– Self-motivated, eager, inquisitive, and enthusiastic

– Good eye for design and visual aesthetics

– Strong computer skills

o Word, Excel, PowerPoint

o Canva

o Experience with digital asset management systems

Robert Half

Plaid Enterprises is a leading manufacturer of consumer products in the Craft and DIY category with national brands including Mod Podge, FolkArt, Apple Barrel, and Bucilla. We are a fully integrated in-house creative marketing team. The Brand Communications Manager will have experience in traditional marcom and e-commerce marketing with strong copywriting and storytelling skills to bring Plaid products to life across all marketing channels. Duties include developing, implementing, and tracking marketing programs for retail and e-commerce including in-store merchandising displays, e-commerce product display pages, DTC email, social media, and digital website campaigns. This role will work closely with the communications and content team, marketing product managers, graphic & design teams, and sales.

Primary Responsibilities

–         Responsible for the communication functions of planning and delivering multi-faceted content for Plaid’s website, brand catalogs, social channels, and retail e-commerce sites

–         Work with product managers to develop compelling content that illustrates the value and key features of Plaid products, including how to best represent these products in a digital environment.

–         Write clear product titles and descriptions using best-in-class search engine optimization terminology

–         Collaborate with product managers to understand their vision, brand voice, and target audience for products

–         Interpret creative direction and technical information of products for consumer and retail marketing needs

–         Ability to follow the company’s editorial strategy as well as write for different brand voices

–         Proactively leverage existing assets for use across retail partners and e-commerce websites

–         Ensure clear detailed timelines are established and due dates are met with accurate deliverables

–         Analyze and report on the performance and efficiency of campaigns

The ideal candidate will have the following skills

–         BA/BS in marketing or communications

–         3-5 years of marketing communications experience in a digital marketing, direct-to-consumer function

–         Strong project timeline management and prioritization abilities 

–         Search engine optimization understanding, and experience are key

–         Strong creative and technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills

–         Great attention to detail, ability to establish procedures, and to work independently as a self-starter

–         Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team

Plaid Enterprises

Job Overview

Responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives for the agency and its clients. The Director of Communications and Outreach initiates and drives the planning, strategy development, recommendations, and execution of communications, earned media, and outreach activities for clients.

Who You Are

You are an inspiring and seasoned integrated marketing communications and public relations leader, a savvy strategist, a beautiful writer, and a brilliant thinker. You know how to build rapport with a broad array of key stakeholders and you are adept at crafting strong, strategic messages that are the bedrock of successful campaigns. You have a demonstrated track record of developing effective and innovative approaches to shaping public opinion and changing behavior. You know how to effectively lead a team, including developing talent, mentoring, providing backup support, and managing staffing and workloads.

Who We Are: Marketers For Good

Civilian is a different kind of marketing communications agency. We are a Certified B Corporation, which means we are part of a global network of companies using business as a force for good. We take on clients and projects that align with our mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and better the world. Our work includes supporting mental health and wellness, preventing youth suicide, and reducing the impact of adverse childhood experiences. It also includes advancing environmental sustainability, promoting the value of education, and driving economic development. We call it “marketing for good” and we are dedicated to tackling challenging issues and creating positive change in the world.

We are a dedicated group of innovators and problem solvers who come to work every day grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. We support our employees’ professional and personal development with a rich set of benefits, humane working hours, and a culture that rewards embracing challenges and having a great time doing it. The success of our approach shows in our average employee tenure of nearly five years (vs. the industry average of 2.5) and in the number of Civilians that return. We offer a truly unique balance of professionalism and heart.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Services (60%)

1. Working across departments, oversee the development and implementation of high-quality integrated strategic communications, earned media, and outreach plans with effective short- and long-term strategies to meet client objectives, increase the visibility of client programs, and strengthen Civilian’s reputation.

2. Working across departments and with the client, develop strategic and compelling messaging frameworks that educate, engage, and inspire the intended audiences to take the desired action. Ensure messaging is consistently applied across all communications activities. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and outreach to align on client messaging and other campaign inputs.

3. Lead the strategy and execution of earned media for clients, including conducting media outreach and generating earned media; providing talking points and other materials as needed; and identifying opportunities for innovative partnerships and approaches to advance client goals.

4. Lead the strategy and execution for highly-effective influencer marketing campaigns, including identification, engagement, activation, and measurement.

5. Direct the research, identification, and ongoing cultivation of innovative partnerships, co-marketing opportunities, and key community organization relationships to advance client and agency objectives.

6. Be a champion for working collaboratively to deliver integrated campaigns where the combined impact adds up to something greater than the sum of its parts.

7. Measure, analyze, and report on communications performance and impact, including earned media advertising value, sentiment analysis, and influencer campaigns.

8. Cultivate productive and trusting relationships with client communications leadership.

9. Provide executive thought leadership and spokesperson support including creation of executive thought leadership platforms (key topics for speeches, blogs, etc.) media training, interview, and presentation coaching.

10. Supervise high-level subcontractor scopes of work, as needed.

Agency Marketing and Communications (20%)

1. Lead the agency’s external marketing initiatives to create opportunities for keeping the agency, its services, and its success stories in front of the public; Support the CEO and agency with internal communications as needed; develop ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, awards opportunities, and other activities that promote awareness of the company; serve as the point of contact for agency media outreach; manage all media contacts, and respond to media inquiries quickly and efficiently.

2. Lead and/or supervise the creation of, and contribute to, agency promotional materials, including updating, refining, and evolving the narrative for the organization’s website regularly to maintain fresh content.

Department Development, Management, and Support (15%)

1. Recruit, manage, develop, and retain an effective communications and outreach team. Lead by example. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

2. Conduct performance appraisals and administer salary adjustments. Effectively assign, delegate, and monitor Communications and Outreach work; outline expectations of and communicate effectively with Communications and Outreach staff.

3. Ensure that all dept members are being utilized at approximately 85%; raise the flag (i.e., report to operations and propose solutions) when utilization is exceeding or falling short

4. Serve as the ambassador of Communications and Outreach morale. Create a positive, productive, respectful, and supportive working environment to serve staff members, clients, and the agency.

Business Development (5%)

1. Oversee the development of Civilian’s communications and outreach approach for business development proposals, including conducting research, determining campaign strategy, designing evaluation methods and approaches, contributing content to proposals and work plans, and providing parameters and estimates for budgets.
2. Help prepare for and participate in business development pitches.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, branding, and social media within a marketing, advertising, and/or PR agency.

· Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.

· Experience with public sector, government or CA local, regional, and state politics preferred.

· Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

· Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.

· Proven ability to develop and implement communications plans that achieve specific, measurable results.

· Able to develop and tailor communications to effectively connect with diverse audiences; capable of adapting strategies and tactics to respond to client or audience feedback.

· Sound judgment, self-confidence, and professionalism that equate with a position reporting to the CEO.

· Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial; demonstrated ability to work independently.

· Strong working knowledge of technology, digital, and social media imperative.

· Agile problem-solver, ability to navigate complex situations and manage ambiguity; excellent attention to detail.

· Able to manage people and multiple projects with competing priorities.

· Good listener who includes and engages others and inspires colleagues to their best performance.

Location

This position is a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. Remote working options with in-office Wednesdays and biweekly half-day Fridays for collaboration and team building.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $145,000, depending on experience.

• Tiered medical coverage, with 100% employer-paid after Year 5
• 100% employer-paid Medical Option (coming soon)
• Company-paid Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Company-paid Identify Theft Prevention and Legal Support
• Dental & Vision
• Additional Voluntary Benefit:
• Short Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance
• Hospital
• Critical Illness
• Accidental Death & Disability
• Cancer insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Work-Anywhere-In-The-World for a month
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave (coming soon)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustment
• 401(k) Retirement with Employer Match
• Company-paid EAP
• Professional Development
• On-site company-paid parking or stipend for San Diego office
• On-site Fitness Center
• Dog-friendly San Diego office space
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursements

Civilian’s Core Values

• Seek First to Understand
• Practice We Over Me
• Operate With Integrity
• Rise to the Challenge
• Make Things Better

Let’s Get to Know Each Other

Are you the one? Are we the one? If this sounds like a fit, let’s talk more. Please email to tell us why we absolutely, positively need you on our team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. And check out https://civilian.com/careers/ and our Glassdoor reviews for more information on how talented, smart, and delightful we are.

Civilian

Role: Product Communications Manager (PR)

Location: Fully remote- PST hours

Hours: 40 hours/week

Start date: 9/5 Ideal

Duration: 5 months

Pay: $48-$50/hr

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage daily efforts for the core product PR function, working with the product communications lead and colleagues in product marketing to launch new features and innovations
• Participate in larger product communications strategy and planning decisions
• Manage agency partners on media relations, speaking opportunities, and other external communication efforts
• Build and cultivate relationships with relevant media and influencers within the consumer tech, creator economy and gaming spaces
• Work with partners on plans and positioning to introduce joint product news and initiatives
• Develop messaging and materials for key product milestones
• Provide ongoing counsel to key stakeholders and among cross-functional teams
• Develop creative and strategic communications plans to celebrate our most exciting feature launch moments and other product milestones
• Work with teams across the company (i.e. Product Marketing, Product, Talent Partnerships, Legal, etc.) to shape storytelling and strategy for both proactive and reactive news moments

Background & Experience:

• 6+ years experience developing successful product communications programs and campaigns with focus on a consumer audience
• Must have Tech, Agency or in-house product experience
• Experience with landing earned coverage within consumer and industry press outlets
• A passion for connected, impactful storytelling that educates and inspires consumers
• Experience consulting, advising, presenting to, and partnering with teams
• An understanding of social and content based marketing approaches
• A creative mentality when it comes to finding solutions

Robert Half

Kartoon Studios is in search of an ambitious and energetic Director of Public Relations to lead and execute effective communication strategies. If you have a burning passion for entertainment, animation, and brand-building, we want to hear from you. Entertainment experience AND public company experience are requirements.

In this leadership role, you will be directly reporting to the CEO and working closely with him. A deep understanding of multi-stakeholder marketing and PR across both B2B and B2C frameworks is a must, along with a passion for entertainment, animation, and the financial community. 

Responsibilities:

– Lead and optimize PR efforts.

– Develop and implement creative strategic PR plans using cutting-edge techniques.

– Plan and execute nationwide PR campaigns and support global initiatives.

– Maximize sponsorship opportunities and brand assets to increase coverage volume.

– Secure story placements across a variety of media platforms – from traditional to digital, from trade to mass media. 

– Develop and maintain relationships with media and influential professionals.

– Organize interviews and press releases to promote our clients and their products/services.

– Ensure brand consistency in all efforts and track/influence media coverage.

Qualifications:

– 4+ years of PR and Communications experience

– Experience working in publicly traded entertainment companies

– Proven track record in a senior public relations role

– Track record of creating and executing successful PR campaigns with significant media coverage

– Broad media contacts across business, financial, and media trade publications

-Ambitious with big career goals

– Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a strong advantage

Benefits:

– Compensation Range: $80,000 – 115,000

– 401K with company contribution

– Comprehensive insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance

Kartoon Studios (TOON)