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Babcox Media, Inc., an Akron, Ohio-based B2B multimedia company with concentration in the automotive aftermarket, powersports, performance, collision, commercial fleet, dealership, engine building and tire industries is currently searching for an experienced Managing Editor/Producer. The best candidate for this role is an experienced editor who loves to create content, understands business-to-business publishing operations, and is ready to take the next step in his or her career as the next Managing Editor/Producer at Babcox Media.

We’re looking for a person who wants the support and resources to create fun and engaging written and video content; someone who can deftly manage digital content production—website, newsletters, and social media. Most importantly, we seek someone who desires to work at a high level of industry engagement to make solid contacts and tell stories that no one else in the market is telling.

At Babcox Media, we’ve invested heavily in our digital content strategy—from producing content with a digital-first focus to growing a video department with studio and editing resources. Our editors crisscross the country attending industry events to detail product launches, trade shows, and other event coverage. We want you to be part of the team to lead the next generation of content creation at Babcox Media.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the digital production process of daily website posts and newsletter deployment—maintaining the publishing calendar and planning future content.
• Writing content for written publication and video production.
• Hosting video content as the on-screen talent.
• Working with the video department on pre- and post-production content creation for the brand.
• Assisting the sales team in client management efforts, including program creation, industry knowledge consulting, idea generation, and content program executions.
• Understanding how to create, manage, and deploy content in various forms—from pure editorial to sponsored content placements.
• Working with the team’s graphic designer to create content-specific graphic assets.
• Working with editors and the publisher to create and execute revenue-generating ideas for their respective publication and/or Babcox Media.
• Working with Ad Services to gather information about advertisers, special advertising positions, production schedules, and production requirements for print or online.
• Managing qualified contributing writers to provide relevant technical content.
• Developing an annual brand content calendar, media kit, and promotions.
• Reviewing Google Analytics for the latest data on website traffic.
• Moderating webinars.
• Participating in sales calls with members of the sales staff for editorial perspective.
• Traveling and covering press events for the brand.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar.
• 3-5 years of professional editorial and/or content service experience, including article writing (print and digital), news reporting, copyediting, design, layout, and SEO.
• Current experience in and knowledge of all digital and social media, SEO, WordPress, and web content management systems.
• Experience or interest in video content creation—planning, writing, shooting, editing.
• Knowledge and understanding of usability guidelines, as well as practical applications of SEO strategies as they relate to content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style.
• Positive track record as a strong team member with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong interviewing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel (Up to 30% of the job).
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be computer proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.) for Mac.
• Automotive interest is highly recommended, but not required.

Babcox Media offers competitive salary and benefit packages as well as a creative work environment. Qualified candidates should apply directly to our Managing Editor/Producer job posting at http://www.babcox.com/careers/ or you may email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Please note: Babcox Media does not provide relocation assistance nor does the company sponsor international candidates.

Babcox Media

The ideal candidate will be responsible for branding and public relations. You will work cross-functionally to understand the needs, act as a company brand ambassador to external sources, and drive revenue growth through successful brand strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Brand building and communication strategy: responsible for overseas brand building and brand strategy formulation and guidance implementation;

2. Support overseas brand integrated marketing, brand social media project planning and landing;

3. Public relations communication strategy and implementation: global media relations building and maintenance, global public relations events planning and guidance implementation, global news release planning, global resources integration and communication planning, public relations content creative planning and guidance implementation, dealing with sudden global public relations crisis events;

4. Brand and public relations communication system building: responsible for global brand and public relations communication system building, promote the headquarters and regional brand public relations communication system to fight and form a synergy, help the brand growth.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree or above, excellent English, good listening, speaking, reading and writing ability, good copywriting skills;

2. 8 years or above brand, marketing related work experience, overseas market related experience or team management experience is preferred;

3. Familiar with overseas communication laws and media environment, with overseas media resources is preferred;

4. Have strong forward-looking, innovative thinking;

5. Have excellent creative and aesthetic ability, outstanding logical analysis, organization and coordination ability, excellent emergency handling ability, crisis public relations ability.

Gotion Inc.

The Director, Communications is responsible for ensuring operational excellence of the communications function by examining and optimizing current internal processes, establishing new workflows, evaluating the current tools stack, and implementing new ways to drive continuous improvement of communications activities through efficiency. This position ensures effective and streamlined cross-functional collaboration, planning and implementation of communications projects and campaigns by driving the daily execution of work, and removing barriers to completing work, as well as partnering with pork board staff, agencies, contractors, strategic partners and stakeholders to manage large-scale projects, long-term forecasting and ongoing resourcing.

The NPB communications function includes paid, earned and owned media and communications channels, from public and media relations, stakeholder communications and crisis communications to digital and web, content creation and deployment, social media, creative and production services.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and manage complex projects daily, end-to-end, by developing staffing and resourcing plans, scopes of work, schedules and timelines for all communications work.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all departments with full transparency of all work being developed and executed.
• Examine, optimize and architect internal and shared internal-external processes and workflows by identifying bottlenecks, barriers and efficiencies.
• Design, deploy, train and continuously improve workflows for each communications functional area for both the NPB internal team as well as external agency partners.
• Leading by influence among the communications function as well as through partnering with leaders across the organization, including senior leadership
• In partnership with IT, evaluate current stack of tools the communications team currently leverages; research alternatives at scale and make recommendations on different/additional tools that could be used to drive efficiency.
• Drive and support operational and departmental process improvements, from discovery through launch; develop training materials, dashboards and reports to monitor and measure these improvements and their impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with Director, Project Management to apply and share effective approaches to solve workflow and process issues using data analysis and process improvement approaches within a context of organizational and business realities.

Skills/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and job-related experience. Academic emphasis in fields such as Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Project Management.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience as a Project Manager or Client Services Manager or similar role focused on the food or agriculture industry with an advertising firm or marketing agency setting is required.
• Demonstrate specialized project management subject matter expert (SME) skills.
• Demonstrate a track record of supporting a wide variety of projects in specialty communications fields, from digital and website projects to public relations, social media and content to omnichannel paid media campaigns.
• Progressive knowledge and proven experience managing communications, marketing or advertising work daily, weekly, monthly and conducting annual planning for this work alongside collaborators.
• Ability to lead projects driven heavily through shared accountabilities with external media vendors, fulfillment partners or production studios.
• Ability to successfully act as a change coach, change agent and teacher to all levels of the organization around communications process, workflows, timelines and resourcing.
• Demonstrate the ability to build consensus, motivate and manage others.
• Demonstrate successful record of leading teams to deliver results on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage entire lifecycle of complex projects from initiation through implementation through the creation of project pans, schedules, timelines and DACI or RACI models to clarify accountability, roles and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability in communication planning and delivery excellence through written, verbal and platform presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Must be open to feedback and comfortable handling risk and change.
• U.S. based travel may be required (up to 25%). Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Application deadline is Monday, February 12th, 2024. We may speak to qualified candidates prior to the application deadline. National Pork Bord’s corporate office is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Remote candidates may be considered, but preference will be given to local candidates.

Full-time Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Please note: This starting range is based on a general market pay assessment. However, individual salary decisions take into account a variety of factors including but not limited to: business and local market considerations, internal equity, and overall candidate skills, education and experience.

The National Pork Board, an equal opportunity employer, offers an exceptional benefits package and flexible work environment. The National Pork Board has been named one of the Principal Financial Groups and Inc. Magazine’s – Best Places to Work! Visit us online at www.porkcheckoff.org.

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. Applicants should be able to support the mission of the organization with enthusiasm to serve U.S. pork producers.

National Pork Board

At Mosaic, we use the intersecting points of culture, context, and creativity to build brands in dimension. We like to call ourselves builders, and we are looking to build out our team.

The role of Copywriter at Mosaic involves both challenging conventional thinking, while also building a deep understanding of the fundamentals of writing – with an in-depth knowledge of concept and craft across a variety of mediums, including shopper, digital, social, and ecommerce. They are a seasoned storyteller, and conceptualizes truly integrated, dimensional ideas. From cracking the brief to polishing in production, you are obsessed with the craft of copywriting and can access a diverse toolbox of creative solutions to solve marketing problems.

Specific to the Commerce space, your words are always insight-driven and you know the nuanced differences needed to not only build brand awareness, but to close the deal at the point of purchase. You geek out on finding the perfect combination of the right brand messaging with the right shopper messaging on the right platform—creating the most frictionless shopping experience for your shopper.

Specifics:

• 2+ years copywriting experience at an advertising agency, or similar setting, crafting fully integrated campaigns
• Strong conceptual thinker: campaign concepts, retail activations, headlines, promotions, scripts, display ads, social media posts, experiential concepts
• Experience or passion to explore the shopper mindset, solving business problems in commerce spaces
• Strong understanding/passion around digital and creative technology – both how to write/create for digital mediums, and how to harness innovation and tools to optimize creative output
• Experiences with CPG brands or similar
• Diverse and flexible background including commerce, social, with experiential, PR, or content as a plus
• Inspiring partner to art directors and designers as well as collaborative teammate with strategy, production, and account service
• Strong presenter who can sell ideas to clients in a confident and compelling way – both in the development and delivery of impactful presentations
• Culturally connected, passionate about trends, media, with diverse human interests

Responsibilities:

• Responding to briefs across integrated disciplines
• Able to work both independently and part of a team to crack breakthrough ideas
• Lead and participate in brainstorms and collaboration sessions
• Ability to use copy to articulate the vision via scripts, headlines, posts, body copy, concept manifestos, and more
• Desire to collaborate with art directors, fellow copywriters, and designers to hone their craft and develop a generalized understanding and approach to communications
• Willingness to work closely with producers and production partners on the development of campaign assets
• Can lead the development of presentation decks
• Able to proofread, refine, and edit own work and the work of others
• Can interpret and apply feedback from Creative leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Has a passion and excitement for innovation and new media
• Responsible for time tracking, adhering to project budgets, timelines and allocations
• Desire to grow into creative leadership role and serve as a mentor to junior team members
• Driven to share knowledge and accountable for team and business growth

Mosaic North America

Job Highlights

The Audience Education and Communications Manager leverages their knowledge of opera to support the Director of Communications in strengthening Houston Grand Opera’s (HGO) brand and raising its visibility to ensure it is recognized as one of the most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. This person plays an important role in telling the story of the organization through the media, publications, public speaking, and public relations, as well as supporting all internal and external communications efforts of the Marketing department. The Audience Education and Communications Manager drives all internal and external education of all facets of the operas and productions programmed by HGO, to deepen the interest and passion of our attendees, donors, and partners. This person will work across the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.

Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they don’t think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this position but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera

The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.

Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a new and exciting position. We are committed to offering a compensation package that will fairly reflect the final candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:

• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a high-deductible healthcare plan with an employer-funded health savings account; a flexible savings account; an employee assistance program; and employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, wellness, parental leave, and scheduled and flexible holidays
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development fund and opportunities
• Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots plus easy access to Metro transportation
• Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events

Key Responsibilities

• Serve cross-departmental role of subject matter expert on HGO’s repertoire providing insights on each production and all creative forces involved.
• Develop curriculum, presentations, and in-person deliverables for programs intended to educate and deeply engage audiences, including Opera Unwrapped, Opera Insights, in-venue exhibits, etc.
• Ensure internal and external parties (PR firm, creative agency) are well-versed in HGO programming by developing and executing custom learning sessions and facilitating conversations with directors, the Artistic department, etc.
• Collaborate with staff archivists to organize and maintain files that include resources and research needed to execute educational programs and serve as an information hub for employees throughout the season.
• Develop open communication and collaboration with the Artistic and Production teams to ensure an in-depth understanding of each opera and production. Attend rehearsals, meetings, and operas as required.
• Develop and source synopses and “quick start guides” for operas in each mainstage season.
• Collaborate with the Audiences department to develop compelling, accurate, and opera-minded marketing materials, including brainstorming creative concepts, advising on marketing strategies, developing copy, etc.
• Support the Director of Communications with copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading cross-organization copy, particularly from the lens of artistic accuracy.
• Participate in the ideation and development of original content intended to engage our audiences including original articles, speeches, promotional copy, blogs, etc.
• Support efforts to maintain to date catalogue of biographies and headshots for all cast, creatives, creators, etc., and ensure presentation on the website and in publications is accurate.
• Assist the Director of Communication in developing narratives and positive brand stories for media and public relations outreach. Participate in planning sessions and interact with media and PR agencies as required.
• Play an integral role in utilizing new media like social media platforms, YouTube, and Apple Music Classical to engage audiences with an emphasis on maximizing brand enhancement and reach (playlists, podcasts, pitching collaborations, developing content).

Qualifications

Must have 3-5 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in dramaturgy, arts management, or arts administration is a plus. Dedicated writing experience is required, writing samples will be requested. Night and weekend hours are required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, board members, and a variety of community constituents. Must be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent time-management skills, superior organizational and communication skills, and the ability to independently solve problems. High priority to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The successful candidate should have a collaborative spirit, provide great attention to detail in all aspects of the job, and remain calm and responsive in dealing with others.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.

Houston Grand Opera

The Learning & Engagement Manager is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Museum’s educational and community programs, community engagement efforts, and educational components of museum in-gallery learning. The Learning & Engagement Manager reports to the Museum Executive Director.

With the help of one department staff member and volunteers, the Learning & Engagement Manager will develop and implement a year-round education and engagement plan that reaches diverse learners. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·      Develop interpretation and programming tied to temporary exhibits and our permanent collection;

·      Facilitate School Tours with the Brockton Public Schools (approx. 3,000 children per year);

·      Foster DEAI initiatives for museum audiences, in collaboration with other museum staff;

·      Facilitate partnership and collaboration with other organizations;

·      Supervise and manage studio art class program;

·      Serve as Department Head, with responsibilities including planning and budgeting;  

·      Assist with fundraising efforts, including donor tours, grant writing, reporting, program sponsorship and general fundraising, as required.

·      Provide programmatic content and calendar planning for communications efforts;

·      Supervise one paid staff member, the Learning Programs Coordinator, who is directly responsible for studio art classes, school tours, paid tours, and museum interns.

·      Train and manage education volunteers (Museum Educators) and interns;

·      Serve as staff administrator for the DARE Council; serve on designated committees, including the Outreach Committee.

·      Identify new opportunities; stay updated with professional and standards; bring recommendations to the attention of administration.

We are looking for someone with a mixed skill set including:

·  3-5 years minimum experience in museum education or related experience in arts programming; familiarity with craft, contemporary art, and/or a broad general knowledge of art history

·  Proven success in a small, nimble organization with limited resources; the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

·  Understanding of the full range of current museum education theory and practice; knowledge of current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Mass Arts Curriculum Frameworks, or familiarity with similar standards.

·  Knowledge of program evaluation techniques.

·  Experience advancing and advocating for DEAI; shown cultural competency and the ability to advise, implement and grow DEAI commitment.

·  Advanced interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and empathy

·  Excellent strategic, leadership, writing, communications, and organization skills

·  Competency in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs; basic graphic design skills desirable

·  Must exhibit an ability to work as part of a team and to delegate when appropriate

·  Experience with managing a small staff

·  Volunteer management and training experience

·  Conversational ability in Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole languages desirable.

Salary and Benefits

The Learning & Engagement Manager position is a full time/exempt, salaried, year-round position at $52,000 for 32 hours a week (Tu-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm). Weekend and Evening work is occasionally required to support scheduled programming. This position is primarily onsite, and offers a flexible work schedule and the possibility of some remote work (up to 25% of scheduled hours). The position is eligible for benefits including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off (dept head level), and paid floating holidays.

Essential Functions

The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Learning & Engagement Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Fuller Craft Museum is an art museum with display galleries, standard offices, studios, museum shop, and other non-public spaces. Work is performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors, in lobbies, art display galleries, public spaces and non-public offices and storage areas. This position travels to schools, other organizations, and both indoor and outdoor events. This job operates in a clerical, office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets and art supplies like paint, glue, clay, mixed media, and more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to receive oral and written instructions and to clearly communicate in person, over the telephone, through email and through other electronic means. Employee is required to move about the work area, ascend and descend stairs; and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, drag and/or move up to 20 pounds unassisted. The employee is required to visually or otherwise identify, observe, assess and differentiate dimension and color. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions to the extent the museum may do so without undue hardship. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position. Fuller Craft Museum complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Erin McGough, Executive Director at [email protected] or 508-588-6000.  

FCM is committed to enhancing diversity in its staff, visitors, exhibitions and programs while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in these areas.

An offer of employment from FCM is contingent on a check through Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume, to FCM Executive Director Erin McGough at [email protected]. Please put “Learning & Engagement Manager” in your subject line.

About Us: 

Fuller Craft Museum (FCM) offers expansive opportunities to discover the world of contemporary craft. Through exhibitions, collections, education, and public programs, we challenge perceptions and build appreciation of the material world. FCM is an accredited art museum dedicated to contemporary craft and is open to the public year-round.

The Fuller Craft Museum serves a wide array of audiences, including national art and craft communities; tourists and visitors to Boston, Providence, and Plymouth County; the city of Brockton and southeastern Massachusetts. Brockton, Massachusetts is an old city with a distinguished history. Today it is a city that welcomes diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken. It is a city of more than 100,000 people, with 46% identifying as Black or African American; 25% of the population is under 18. Learn more about Brockton at About Brockton, MA – City of Brockton.

Fuller Craft Museum

SERHANT. Studios is a full-service creative and marketing agency that creates unique, high-impact content strategically designed to resonate with the largest real estate audience in the world.

SERHANT. is the most followed real estate brand in the world, calibrated for the marketplace of tomorrow, delivering proven results for buyers, sellers, and developers. SERHANT. revolutionizes the traditional brokerage model by innovating through media and content creation, and is powered by a full-service in-house film studio as well as an amplification platform that puts our properties in front of more people than anyone else.

We’re excitedly seeking a Multimedia Producer who has a strong team mentality and experience in real estate media. The Multimedia Producer will work from our Miami, FL office and will be responsible for producing, editing, and delivering video property tours for our Miami, FL listings.

An ideal candidate should have strong production and editing skills and be comfortable with providing direction and guidance to on-camera talent. You should be highly experienced with social platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. You are well-versed in optimizing footage for cross-platform distribution. The successful candidate is someone who is equal parts organizer and creative, can work in start-up culture, and can create impactful products. Our ideal Multimedia Producer can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and strategize assets and deliverables for SERHANT. Agents
• Follow a fast paced schedule of shooting luxury real estate across the Miami-Dade County Area
• Capture and edit headshot photography for our Miami, FL agent roster
• Work under the direction of the Lead Brokerage Producer in the creation of high-level digital content
• Collaborate with the studios team in New York City to help develop concepts and strategies
• Work directly with SERHANT. Agents to create various forms of shareable content
• Help gather video performance data to understand what video works – and what doesn’t.
• Ensuring video content is creatively and structurally optimized to live across platforms
• Make observations to help optimize future concepts during the post-production process
• Assist the team with administrative tasks including but not limited to:
• Equipment management, maintenance, and preparation
• Asset management and organization

You have:

• A genuine interest in what makes content shareable and viral
• 2-3 years of proven experience in real estate media
• Experience in creating high quality content for luxury real estate
• Proficiency with DSLR/cinema cameras, sound, lighting, and grip
• Adobe Creative Suite and on set experience a plus
• An obsession with social strategy through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
• Ability to work in small teams and independently
• Managerial Experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects throughout various stages of production
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism – high emotional intelligence
• Clean driving record & valid driver’s license
• Must have a reliable vehicle
• A competitive drive with a positive, curious and kind disposition (no haters)

SERHANT.

At Braille Institute, we’re not just a team of diverse thinkers and doers; we’re relentless boundary-pushers dedicated to redefining what’s possible. For over a century, we have empowered individuals with vision loss to navigate life confidently, regardless of low or no vision.

Here at Braille, your work has the power to transform the lives of students of all ages through our comprehensive services, dynamic classes, and life-changing programs. We’re about “No Boundaries In Sight”: Imagine what we can achieve together! When you join Braille Institute, you’ll discover a world where possibilities know no bounds. Braille Institute is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

About the role:

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and working in close partnership with the Vice President of Development, the Development Communications Manager will play a critical role in the design and implementation of all strategic fundraising communications for Braille Institute.

The Manager is responsible for creating and executing exceptional marketing and communications efforts that advance the organization’s annual fundraising campaigns and goals. They will create communication strategies for key stakeholders that deliver consistent, clear, and compelling messaging about the value of our services and the impact of giving to the organization.

The Manager will work closely with the Development department, Programs team, and Gift Officers to craft effective donor-facing messages and engaging stories. Materials may include but are not limited to, annual reports, impact reports, videos, physical and electronic newsletters, fact sheets, and case statements. The Manager may direct external partners and agencies with the development of print and digital creative assets pertaining to fundraising campaigns and initiatives. They will collaborate with members across the Development department to create appropriate and strategic outreach and recognition to key donor groups with the end goal of strengthening relationships, aiding the donor journey with resources and recognition, and generating donations. Additionally, the Manager will explore communication with other constituent groups such as volunteers, students, patrons, staff, and others who may have a propensity to give. Duties include but are not limited to: messaging strategy, campaign planning, content creation and distribution, and analysis of results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of high-level donor communications for major and mid-level donors and corporations, including cases for support, capital campaigns, donor pitches, event materials, and email campaigns.
• Develop and plan stewardship campaigns and messaging for print and digital fundraising content for mid-level donors ($1,000-$9,999) and major donors ($10,000+).
• Collaborate with the planned giving team to develop materials that assist gift officers, as well as broaden awareness of planned giving with donors.
• Provide analytics assessment for mid and major-level donors and planned giving prospects, including audience segmentation, engagement metrics, and tracking revenue for all materials. Ability to identify donor trends, and areas of growth, and upgrade and plan continual iteration for the highest impact.
• Create, implement, and optimize marketing and communication efforts to support fundraising goals.
• Provide high-level writing and lead content creation to deliver compelling and visually impactful storytelling.
• Manage creative agency relationships and freelancers, including project management of key deliverables, and managing budget and expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into succinct, clear, accessible language for multiple audiences; exceptional storytelling to create compelling and memorable stories that motivate audience support.
• Ability to establish clear goals and objectives via creative briefs and strategic documents to manage outside content developers – graphic & web designers, photographers, and videographers.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks on schedule.
• Skilled at managing all phases of the creative development process, from kick-off, research, planning, and final execution.
• Team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams to develop plans and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external partners.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of related work experience in philanthropy/fundraising marketing and communications.
• Experience developing multi-year and single-year fundraising/campaign communication plans and strategies.

Knowledge and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications is required.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, Mailchimp/Constant Contact and other marketing & communications tools.
• Light design/editing experience in Adobe Creative or Canva.
• Strong understanding of philanthropic marketing, stewardship, and communications.

Braille Institute of America

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

Director of Communications

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