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Job Title: Editorial/Segment Manager

Location: Hoboken, NJ, 07030 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ months contract

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• 2-3 years experience managing large editorial content campaigns in an online creative or related digital field.
• 2 years experience working for or with creative agencies.
• 1 year experience managing vendor contracts and relationships.
• 1 year experience managing editorial content teams in a retail creative environment.
• 2 years experience working with content management systems.
• 1 year experience managing website or online tool development.

Required Skills

• Content Management Systems
• Editorial/Segment Manager
• online tool development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field and 2 years experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years experience in editorial content management or related field.
• Pets/Baby experience/knowledge a plus.

Lorven Technologies Inc.

Sr. PR Manager

W2 Contract to Hire

Onsite, Santa Clara CA

$50-60/hr

Our employees are passionate about parallel and visual computing. We’re united in our quest to transform the way graphics are used for work and play. Our technology impacts the visual experience in video game development, film production, space exploration, medicine, computational finance, and automotive design. And we’ve only scratched the surface of what we can accomplish when we apply our technology to it. We need passionate, hard­‐working, and creative people to help us seek some of these outstanding opportunities.

We are now looking for a Senior PR Manager for our Consumer Business. In this role, you will streamline and own media campaigns and work closely with our Marketing and Sales teams to build and deploy messaging, assets, tools and experiences for the gaming community.

This role would suit a passionate PR Manager or Influencer Manager looking for fresh challenges or a move in-house to a highly-respected technology brand. We are looking for someone multifaceted, who thrives while working on multiple projects, with a desire to lead to come join us!

What you’ll be doing

· Working with the North American and Global PR teams and the PR Director in producing modern communication campaigns

· Handle relationships with North American teams of OEMs, AIC partners, Publishers and other partners

· Building, briefing, distributing and supervising high quality content to internal teams and Press and Influencers that drive campaign performance

· Lead product launches and review programs

· Expand awareness into mainstream and specialist media. Consolidate among gamers and ensure continued communications growth

· Producing and assisting with detailed coverage reports for Media activations

· Staying on top of the latest tech, creator, gaming, and community trends

· Support event coordination

What we need to see

· Proven PR experience within the tech industry. Gaming experience is a plus

· Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills in English

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to interact reliably with people at all levels, across different geographical territories

· Strategic problem solver with capacity to implement and deliver compelling results, on time

· Excellent leadership skills & desire to be a flexible teammate

· Superb media contacts in North America

TCWGlobal (formerly TargetCW)

About The Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness. 

Benefits:

• Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
• Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
• Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.

The Role:

• Writes, researches, and/or develops production strategy and/or creative and editorial processes and content for programs across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Produces, develops, writes or edits content. This may include identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre-interviews or interviews and scheduling, writing, publishing and integrating content for multimedia platforms.
• Develops and maintains reports of content evaluation and metrics.
• May serve as a liaison for staff and interviewees. Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, specifically adding production content to FFRF’s “Ask an Atheist” Facebook Live show and FFRF’s TV show, “Freethought Matters.” 
• Oversees and/or performs daily operational activities for live and pre-produced content, including teleprompting and managing remote feeds via Skype and Zoom.
• Helps prepare actualities, production and scripts for FFRF’s weekly radio program, “Freethought Radio.”
• Works with legal staff on future short-term podcasts on legal issues, and help with monthly “We Dissent” podcast as requested.
• Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production.
• Produces and/or edits 30 or more Freethought Matters TV shows annually for broadcast on television and YouTube, including developing some issue-oriented shows in addition to “talking heads” interviews.
• Edits video of FFRF annual convention presentations for YouTube/website use. 
• Helps with official PowerPoint presentations by staff for conventions or other speaking engagements.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in media communications/journalism/communications preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience applicable to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent journalistic sensibilities and writing skills, along with a keen understanding of visual media.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated knowledge of posting guidelines for YouTube, Facebook Live and other streaming platforms.
• Strong aptitude for and desire to learn new skills and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to meet project needs, including tight deadlines.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

Are you a Social Media Specialist well versed in the ins and outs of each social media channel, adept at creating engagement for each platform and now, looking to broaden your digital wheelhouse? Let’s talk. We welcome experienced social media creators with an eye for nuances and ear for trends in what works and what’s next to bring their success to our team. In return, we will offer you a well-rounded digital communications opportunity to manage our social media program, websites, email marketing, paid and organic search, digital advertising, app-based internal communication and more. And we will help you grow into this role.

Upgrade your skillset in this role. Create content that dispels the stereotype seniors can’t have fun and retirement communities are institutional. Find unconventional ways to recruit Gen Z through Gen X staff. Engage co-workers internally so they look forward to your next communication. And work with team members who crave—and expect—new and better ways to do great stuff and give you the latitude and support to do it.

Work Location:

Option to work remotely one day a week for those living within an hour driving distance to Hershey, Pa. corporate office. For those living outside a one-hour driving distance, required to travel one week a month to corporate office, plus site visits to Pennsylvania and Maryland campuses as needed.

The Role

The Digital Engagement Manager is responsible for driving a vibrant, on-brand presence that connects with both prospective and current customers (residents and co-workers) through online content development and integration strategy across a wide scope of digital platforms including social media, job recruitment sites, search, website, marketing automation, intranet and other online marketing outreach for optimal impact.

This role is responsible for tailored multimedia content and customer communications built to increase Country Meadow Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community’s brand value among multiple target audiences as well as increase online engagement and qualified leads for employment and residency.

The Sandbox

The Digital Engagement Manager works in the Communications department and will be the liaison with several departments to collaborate and apply our brand voice and standard to communications including Sales, HR and the Retention Committee. The Digital Engagement Manager will own the digital communications strategy and optimize it to align with changing business needs and customer behavior and preferences across various geographic regions and emerging best practices.

Digital Engagement Manager Responsibilities:

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA

This individual must intrinsically know social media to direct which current and emerging channels work best for which audience.

• Manages and optimizes our social media platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, NextDoor, YouTube) and recruitment sites (Indeed, Glassdoor). Management includes team planning, shared monitoring, calendar development and maintenance, execution, tracking and analysis. Expands the social media program to new channels as appropriate.
• Works in collaboration with Communications, Sales, HR and Operations departments to create on-brand and relevant digital assets (copy, images, video, infographics, etc.). Helps support and promote Sales, HR and Resource teams’ initiatives. Periodically travels to 11 campuses in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
• Conceives, creates and re-purposes content and visual elements across all related digital platforms, selecting the most effective communications medium to achieve organizational goals.
• Grows our subscriber base by providing audience with regular, helpful and engaging content that’s of value to them.
• Oversees reputation management by monitoring ratings and trends through a third-party dashboard and soliciting new reviews through Sales and Recruitment teams.
• Evaluates initiatives via reporting tools and, most importantly, make recommendations.
• Stays current on emerging social media and digital trends and educates our management team.

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

This individual must understand which messaging will appeal to which audience and know how and when best to tell it.

• Curates content from our campuses to highlight in social media and other digital channels.
• Collaborates with web agency to oversee website management including creating landing pages, adding content, adjusting navigation, optimizing blogs written by Executive Director of Communications and partnering with web agency when needed—all within SEO best practices.
• Develops content flow for automated and triggered drip campaigns, retargeting and messaging to both prospective and current residents and co-workers.
• Creates and/or works with agencies to create user-centered communications (including written communications, graphic design and video) to provide connection and clarity for our geographically dispersed staff of more than 2,500.
• Collects, reports and analyzes effectiveness and usage data to assess current efforts and drive future topics and tactics. Analyzes content for consistency, accuracy, adherence to style and brand standards, and user experience implications.

SEO & PAID SEARCH

This individual will work with agency partners to understand the science and art of search and collaborate to drive results.

• Partners with our digital agencies and VP of Communications to optimize content placement, keyword priorities, ad development and testing, link-building tactics, tagging and overall organic and paid strategies and metrics for digital content and guides day-to-day activity to ensure we are meeting overall objectives and altering our strategy to address customer behavior and company goals.
• Identifies current assets and gaps, establishes a governance strategy and creates topical recommendations for all company websites, online job descriptions, article outlines and/or optimized content to capitalize on content opportunities identified by performing keyword research, ad testing, competitor analysis, content mapping and other types of content analysis.
• Works closely with senior leaders, Marketing, HR and other departments to create effective communications strategies that articulate our message properly and consistently and provides guidance and insights to HR and Marketing teams.
• Measures the success and ROI of paid search, social media and digital campaigns and optimizes approaches based on analysis and recommendations.
• Stays current on digital marketing best practices and techniques for creating effective and engaging web content.

Digital Engagement Manager Critical Success Factors:

• Extensive experience developing, managing and analyzing social media campaigns and ideally related platforms, Indeed, Glassdoor and confidence in presenting the why and how
• Skilled in creative suites to create, produce, edit and post static, dynamic and video content. Will be expected to share recent social media campaign examples and speak to their effectiveness in an interview
• Adept in social media management programs (such as Sprout Social)
• Genuine appetite to build skills and knowledge in SEM, marketing automation, reputation management and digital media (if does not have current experience)
• Knowledge and practice in sourcing, collecting and analyzing data to determine strategic and creative direction using digital analytics and media-tracking tools
• An educated perspective on AI’s role and effect on content creation and/or marketing-communication
• Proactive and creative thinker—always focusing on innovative and measurable solutions
• Ability to manage and relate to agency partners
• Collaborative partner who demonstrates empathy and actively works with others to solve problems
• Excellent grammar, writing and communication skills, including the ability to adapt writing style to appeal to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects on time and on brand
• Comfortable working with variable workflows in a fast-paced environment and nimble in making the necessary adjustments per customer behavior and business and communications goals
• Genuinely enjoys engaging with older adults and collaborating with teams
• Minimum of 5 years related professional (post-collegiate) paid experience in social media and digital content marketing for an organization. Agency or Corporate Marcom experience is preferred
• Preference will be given to individuals with previous communications experience in recruitment advertising and business-to-consumer digital marketing
• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• Reports to the Vice President of Communications and Advertising

So, interested in checking us out? Please do.

• Websites: www.CountryMeadows.com; (our not-for-profit) www.EcumenicalRetirement.org

Country Meadows:

• Facebook (brand): Country Meadows Senior Care
• Facebook (careers): Country Meadows Careers
• LinkedIn: Country Meadows Retirement Communities
• Instagram (careers): Country Meadows Careers
• Twitter (brand): Country Meadows
• Twitter (careers): CM_Careers
• YouTube: Country Meadows Cares
• TikTok (careers): Country Meadows Senior Care
• NextDoor for each campus

Ecumenical:

• Facebook: Ecumenical Retirement
• YouTube: Ecumenical Retirement
• NextDoor

EOE

Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Job Overview

The first-ever marketing director position at FFRF will be responsible for overall development and management of marketing  to promote the nation’s largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics) working as a major state/church watchdog. The Director of PR & Marketing will oversee the development and distribution of print, broadcast and digital advertising and other promotions. Will evaluate and oversee social media, as well as work with the Director of Communications and other communications staff to cultivate media coverage.  Will manage tracking systems/analytics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of marketing efforts. Will work with staff throughout the organization to accomplish marketing goals. Will oversee a significant advertising/public relations budget. This position is exempt and will report directly to FFRF’s Co-Presidents.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness. 

Benefits

• Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
• Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
• Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of FFRF marketing strategy including  print, broadcast and digital advertising, social media and promotional materials.  Direct marketing activities to promote FFRF’s cause, products and programs. 
• Plan and develop advertising to increase membership and overall awareness of and support for FFRF’s purposes, including overseeing production and placement of print, billboards, digital and broadcast ads. Inspect layouts and compose or edit advertising copy.
• Review and evaluate promotional brochures, website, social media and other content for marketing/branding purposes. Oversee homepage promotions. Devise or oversee digital campaigns to attract prospective members.
• Supervise or co-supervise FFRF graphic artists, digital communications manager, set objectives and monitor performances.
• Evaluate FFRF’s digital media distribution system (Meltwater). Help cultivate media contacts and coverage. 
• Oversee/monitor social media.
• Ensure brand consistency in advertising efforts.
• Write marketing press releases and periodically assist with writing and reviewing other press releases as needed, and other materials.
• Direct or assist with needs assessments or constituency surveys and other research to guide marketing efforts.
• Analyze effectiveness of marketing activities and provide regular reports to staff leadership.  
• Lead marketing project teams as needed to accomplish plan goals and objectives. 
• Communicate marketing activities and messages to FFRF staff. 
• Submit annual marketing budget to Co-Presidents.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• At least several years’ experience and a proven track record of success in progressively more senior PR & marketing roles, ideally including experience with running national campaigns.
• Familiarity with nonprofit and cause marketing. 
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in marketing or a related field.. 
• Experience, background and skill at copywriting.
• Experience in different social networking platforms, including Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
• Experience in different softwares, including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Words, Google Analytics (WordPress, NeonCRM familiarity helpful). 
• Proficiency with Search Engine Optimization.

Freedom From Religion Foundation

Does this describe you?

· Are you highly organized and disciplined? Are you great at organizing a multitude of components and executing them in a compressed time?

· Do you excel in meticulous organization and disciplined execution, adept at managing multiple projects within tight timeframes?”

• Are your communication skills, both written and verbal, among the top 10% in your field?
• Are you an initiator, proactive person who likes to get things done?
• Do you embody initiative and proactivity, with a strong inclination to accomplish tasks?
• Are you unwavering in your pursuit of excellence and adept at problem-solving, always striving to find superior ways of doing things?

The Connor Group, a national leader in luxury apartment community management, is seeking elite individuals to join our team. With nearly 30 years of exponential growth, we’ve reached $4 billion in assets and have been recognized as an industry leader.

In 2023, we proudly earned the title of Best Workplace of the year, a testament to our commitment to excellence. We have a history of being nationally recognized for Best Company Culture and Best Company for Women while winning awards for innovation, leadership, and community involvement.

People are the number one key to our success at The Connor Group. We are a dynamic team driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. We firmly believe that good communication is a cornerstone of our success. We value highly disciplined, organized, and proactive individuals who possess exceptional communication skills, who are problem solvers, and have a passion for achieving remarkable results.

A successful candidate must possess the following:

• Proficiency in crafting clear and compelling written communications, including reports, scripts, emails, and documents.
• Demonstrate ability to convey complex ideas concisely and effectively through both written and verbal communication.
• Strong storytelling skills to engage and captivate audiences through written and video content.
• Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and style for error-free written material.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, fostering positive interactions in various settings.

The successful candidate will be afforded the following opportunities:

· Exceptional total compensation plan

· Great, fully paid, day one health insurance benefits

· Best in the business 401(k) with company match up to 9%

· Opportunity to earn equity partnership in one of America’s top, privately held real estate investment firms

· Opportunity to work with an elite, game-changing organization that puts outstanding communication as a must have

The Connor Group

Why Valvoline?

We’ve been in the car business for more than 150 years, starting with the invention of the world’s first branded motor oil. Today, we’re a global leader in automotive services and lubricants, driven every day by a people-centered focus on innovation and service excellence. We’re looking for humble, hungry and smart people to help us power the future of mobility. If you’re looking for a collaborative and flexible work environment that invests in your growth and success, you’ve come to the right place.

At Valvoline, “It all starts with our people.” Creating a diverse and welcoming workplace with team members from varied backgrounds and experiences is our highest priority. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Director, Corporate Communications. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle’ mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance the reputation and brand image of the organization. They work closely with senior management to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication across all internal and external stakeholders. In the role, you would be responsible for:

• Strategic Communication Planning: Developing and executing comprehensive communication plans that align with the overall corporate strategy. Identifying key messaging and target audiences for various communication initiatives.
• Branding and Messaging: Developing and maintaining the organization’s brand identity and ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels. Working with marketing teams to create compelling and impactful brand messages.
• External Communications: Managing all external communication activities, including media relations, public relations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Building and nurturing relationships with key media outlets and industry influencers.
• Internal Communications: Developing and implementing internal communication strategies to foster employee engagement and ensure a consistent understanding of corporate goals, initiatives, and values. Utilizing various communication channels, such as intranet, newsletters, and town hall meetings, to effectively reach and engage employees.
• Crisis Communications: Developing crisis communication plans and protocols to effectively manage and respond to potential crises. Serving as the primary spokesperson during crisis situations and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate communication.
• Stakeholder Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, community leaders, and industry associations. Developing communication strategies to address their concerns and build trust and credibility.
• Content Creation and Management: Developing high-quality content, such as press releases, articles, speeches, and presentations. Ensuring that all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and effectively convey key messages.
• Measurement and Analysis: Developing and implementing metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts. Analyzing data and feedback to identify areas for improvement and adjust communication strategies accordingly.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of experience in corporate communications or related roles
• Strong knowledge of PR and media relations principles and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Crisis management experience, with the ability to handle sensitive and high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What Will Set You Apart

• Professional certifications in communications or public relations

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email [email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Valvoline Inc.

Director, Brand Communication / Writing

Siegel+Gale is a global brand strategy, design and experience firm. Using facts, intuition and creativity, we blend science with art, unlocking the power of simplicity to help organizations realize their full potential.

Vision

In every one of our offices, you’ll find the simple secrets to our success: People who have found their purpose. Teams that are encouraged to work with one another. All sorts of thinkers, dreamers and builders who are naturally both creative and strategic. At Siegel+Gale, you’ll have an endless supply of new experiences as you do work that resonates with people all over the world—and you’ll do it in an environment that helps you grow.

Brand Communication team

The Brand Communication team uses the power of language to help clients express new ideas, simplify complex topics and communicate in clear, effective and meaningful ways. We’re a team of writers, developing brand voice, messaging and content strategies for our clients. We also create written content across channels for them, including content for digital products and brand campaigns.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a phenomenal writer. You love language. You loathe jargon. You believe structure and tone can change the world, or at least someone’s mind. You can say the same thing 20 different ways but keep going until you find the best way. You’re just as comfortable presenting ideas to clients as you are mentoring up-and-coming writers. You are smart, nice and unstoppable.

As a Director, Brand Communication / Writing, at Siegel+Gale, you will:

• Manage content aspect of client relationships and provide senior oversight and presence at client interactions
• Have responsibility for the quality and profitability of content aspects of client deliverables
• Create a clear roadmap across projects to extend engagements and relationships
• Inspire improvement, efficiency and effectiveness across your teams
• Apply industry trends to current client issues
• Manage direct reports and oversee their career development
• Recruit and assign work to freelancers
• Direct and develop larger internal teams across multiple projects
• Maintain consistent client contact to build long-term relationships and identify opportunities to grow business
• Guide client presentations and pitches, and direct internal client teams
• Establish influential relationships with clients’ communication teams
• Act as an expert and thought leader in new business efforts
• Guide aspects of new business proposals, defining approach, pricing and scopes of work
• Facilitate group ideation sessions
• Ensure high-quality writing across multiple project teams

You’re a great fit for this position if you have:

• A strong desire to create and contribute to a welcoming environment
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Exceptional all-around content strategy and writing / copywriting skills
• Working knowledge of most major branding topics (strategy, research, design, etc.)
• Expertise in multiple industries

Annual salary range: $150,000 to $165,000 commensurate with experience.

Siegel+Gale continually seeks to advance the concepts of equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. As such, Siegel+Gale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all personnel activities and conditions of employment.

Please apply online at http://www.siegelgale.com/jobs

Siegel+Gale

Position Summary

The Director, Public Relations develops, manages, and implements strategic communications efforts that support WSPA’s ability to “win” public policy matters at the state, regional and local levels. The Director provides best-in-class talents, ideas and insights utilizing tactics across all communication channels and leveraging all communication opportunities, while working cooperatively with WSPA staff to protect and promote the reputation of the petroleum industry in the West.

Essential Functions

• Ability to develop written documents critical to associations strategic communication efforts, often distilling highly technical information into both educational and advocacy formats.
• Developing, managing, and implementing WSPA strategic communications efforts; including earned media (proactive and reactive), social media, events, coalition development, collateral materials development, digital content creation and other communications and outreach tactics.
• Bringing new ideas, creative approaches, and best-in-practice program proposals to WSPA leadership and members for consideration.
• Serving as communications strategist, consulting with, and managing cross-staff teams to develop strategies, key messages and vehicles for communication to support association objectives.
• Develops on-brand and on-message collateral materials and content.
• Leads WSPA digital/social efforts, including organic and paid efforts supporting advocacy, policy and brand initiatives, and assess and reports on program effectiveness.
• Working with colleagues, this role will lead the development and implementation of WSPA internal and member events, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Supports SEFF Foundation, Associate, and member events.
• Identifying, securing, and facilitating public speaking opportunities for WSPA leadership and staff. Prepares presentations, speeches, testimony, and other materials to ensure effective message delivery.
• Helping select and manage the efforts, budgets, and deliverables of WSPA communications consultants and firms.
• Assessing and reporting on the effectiveness of WSPA communication projects and managing WSPA consultants and consulting firms, including tracking, reporting status, project budgets and measurement tactics.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience, Master’s degree preferred
• 15 years’ experience in developing and managing best-in-class public relations, public affairs, and other communication programs preferred.
• Experience in writing
• A track record of creativity, teamwork, leadership and managing effective programs.
• A history of activity and leadership in community events and organizations is desired.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Political Knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Project Management Experience
• Strategic Thinking and Effective Decision Making
• Creativity
• Agility
• Team Player
• Results-Driven
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Positive and Optimistic
• Financial Management

Working Conditions

The job may require regular travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for all of its employees. It is WSPA’s long-standing policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental impairment, military service, citizenship of individuals legally authorized to work in the United States, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Western States Petroleum Association

Our client is looking for a strategic communications professional to support a range of corporate communications efforts to help tell the story of the company to all key stakeholder audiences in North Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S., and abroad. Communications efforts supported by this Specialist include, but are not limited to corporate messaging, executive thought leadership and visibility, the proactive and reactive media relations, and the production of a range of corporate documents and presentations. This communications professional will also be instrumental in the production of materials to support the company’s various communications channels, including the corporate and community websites, social media, and the intranet, and in support of community relations, government relations, investor relations, and all internal and external communications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Corporate Communications team to support multiple corporate communications initiatives across the Company.
• Assist with content development, internal review, and distribution of corporate announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and help support, message, and coordinate media outreach activities for the company and their global portfolio of projects.
• Support content development and project management activities for a range of corporate documents, including, but not limited to, executive presentations, 10Q filings, 10K/Annual Report, Sustainability Report, and Proxy.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to help amplify relevant initiatives and content to support community relations, government relations, investor relations, HR, accounting, SEH, and other priorities.
• Provide topical guidance and content development and execution to support messaging, corporate and community websites, social media platforms, and internal communications.
• Develop collateral to support communications strategies. This includes assisting with content development and production of brochures, videos, flyers, posters, direct mail, advertising, web content, email campaigns, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate with community relations and government relations to help plan and execute events and initiatives that support their operations.
• Support the administrative activities of the Corporate Communications team, such as budget tracking and project management trackers, as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or strategic communications. Agency experience and/or Investor Relations experience a plus.
• Must have strong writing, editing, and research skills. Samples and writing test required.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand complex materials and distill into clear, concise communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Desire to work in a rapidly growing organization and industry, at a fast pace.

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