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AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) is a Top Workplace 2022 named by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and is hiring a Policy Communications Manager. We are offering this opportunity to a service-oriented professional who enjoys variety and challenge to join our team of advocacy professionals. This position develops and executes communication initiatives in support of the organization’s advocacy efforts.
Responsibilities:
Work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other stakeholders.
- Manage inbound press inquiries on a range of issues.
- Draft press releases, newsletters, talking points, presentations, speeches, blog posts, and opinion editorials.
- Manage social media channels and websites, and track metrics for benchmarking.
- Create content, both scheduled and on-demand as needed, for social media and other external uses.
- Create storytelling campaigns that help educate the press, lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and the public about the equipment manufacturing industry.
Requirements:
A successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of experience working in communications for a public relations or public affairs agency, trade association, corporation, or member of Congress. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive and documented experience securing earned media coverage.
- Experience working under pressure with deadlines on complex issues.
- Experience using Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong teamwork and collaboration.
- And a good understanding of the legislative process and political landscape.
Send resume, three examples of recent media placement, two writing samples, and five recent examples of graphic design work to [email protected].
About AEM:
AEM is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners in the global marketplace. In enabling growth together, AEM and its members build momentum for the equipment manufacturing industry and the markets it serves.
AEM offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) company match, life insurance, long-term disability, 18 PTO days during the first full calendar year, and 10 paid holidays. Our staff is enthusiastic and passionate about what they do, our office space is both modern and inviting, our dress code is casual, we hold several staff functions, and are involved in community service. We have been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel in 2022 and several years prior.
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)