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Who We Are

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 32 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.

What You’ll Do

CPA is seeking a detailed-oriented and highly motivated professional to join our team in the newly created role of Project Manager, Communications and Marketing. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating brand and program marketing initiatives and communications campaigns to drive brand awareness, support program enrollment, and grow understanding of CPA throughout the communities we serve in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This role is responsible for executing and monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the goals and objectives of CPA.

Who You’ll Work With

The Project Manager will work under the supervision of the Senior Marketing and Digital Strategy Manager and will work closely with cross-functional teams including Communications and Marketing, Customer Programs, Government Affairs, as well as external consultants to effectively implement a wide range of external facing projects.

Commitment to Diversity

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all 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.

Culture

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

Requirements

• Demonstrate good judgement and integrity.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language.
• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager and other team members.
• Team Coordination: Lead and collaborate with internal teams, organize meetings, lead internal estimate process book conference rooms, and take and document notes ensuring effective communication and coordination to achieve project goals.
• Campaign Execution: Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and brand guidelines.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, and coordinate with department administrator as well as the Senior Marketing Manager.

• Risk Assessment: Help identify and communicate potential concerns or issues that may impact project success and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Internal Communications: Maintain consistent and effective communications with CPA staff to provide project updates, address concerns, and manage elements of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and agencies as needed, ensuring deliverables are met and projects are executed to the highest standards.
• Content Management: Use CPA’s project management system to ensure data, content, timelines, and action items are coordinated and easily accessible by CPA teams.
• Data Gathering: Coordinate with the Senior Marketing Manager Director of Communications and Marketing to plan, gather and manage needed data and information to support communications projects such as annual reports, dashboards, and board presentations.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent experience to a University Degree and 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent experience (preferred)

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Required Skills  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfort presenting information to colleagues and external consultants.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, time management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices including preparing correspondence and operating modern office equipment
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Chinese a plus.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Work Location

Southern California residency is required for this position. This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes an enhanced transportation allowance. The Remote option requires you to reside in Southern California to meet with members of our communities, member agencies, and local governments. This position will also require you to attend in-person events and meetings at various locations as needed. It also requires in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events three times per year for three to five days per event. CPA’s office hours are 8:30am-5:30pm PST.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,587-$123,247, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700.

Clean Power Alliance

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)

WHO WE ARE

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is dedicated to student success. Entering the fifth year of her presidency at CSUSM, Dr. Ellen Neufeldt continues to work in partnership with faculty, staff, and the community to expand the university’s reach and impact. With a new institutional strategic plan launched in 2022 titled “The Power of CSUSM/The Power of US”, the university is looking forward to launching a major philanthropic campaign to support institutional priorities. The campus is also in the early stages of developing a new academic master plan, strategic enrollment plan, and campus facilities master plan.

Since its founding in 1989, CSUSM has been dedicated to expanding educational access, student success, and opportunity. From first-year programs, community-based learning opportunities, internships, undergraduate research, and more, the university works to foster deep learning and academic success by engaging students in meaningful and innovative educational experiences. In 2022, CSUSM ranked number one in the nation on the National Social Mobility Index, which measures how well colleges and universities lift low-income students into well-paying careers post-graduation. CSUSM was also recently named a “Top 25 Most Transformative College” according to Money Magazine.

As an anchor institution in the region, CSUSM is highly connected and responsive to the needs of local communities. Approximately 8 out of 10 CSUSM graduates remain in the region after graduation, 52% of whom are the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment now exceeds 16,000 diverse students, serving San Diego County, Orange County, and Southwest Riverside County. CSUSM is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with over 50% of our students representing the Latinx community. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into all aspects of CSUSM’s work. To learn more, visit: https://www.csusm.edu/

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

This position will report to CSUSM’s Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the CSUSM Foundation, Jessica Berger. Jessica brings nearly 20 years of advancement experience, serving in various development roles at Harvey Mudd College before joining CSUSM in 2021. Under Jessica’s leadership, CSUSM is making major investments in the advancement team to help support and drive the university’s growth and impact. The department’s culture is based on inclusion, transparency, and autonomy, with team members provided the latitude and support to own and innovate within their individual roles.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual salary: $100,000 – $110,000
• Medical, dental, and vision
• CALPERS retirement plan
• 24 paid days off
• 12 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

LOCATION

This role will primarily be in-person, with some flexibility to work remotely. The office is located on the main CSUSM campus at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos CA, 92096.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement (UA), the Communications and Marketing Director is a newly created position serving as a strategic advisor to the Vice President and division leadership, supporting efforts to amplify the presence of CSUSM’s philanthropic and development initiatives. The Director will lead communications for every area of the division, from campaigns to major gifts and events. As a member of the UA senior leadership team, the Director will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive communication strategy for UA, overseeing the day-to-day operations of marketing and communications for the department, and expanding branding activities. The Director will also work in close collaboration with University Communications to convey the university’s mission to diverse constituencies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and implementation of UA’s comprehensive communications strategy.
• In partnership with University Communications, develop and execute a philanthropic campaign focused, university-wide strategic branding and communications plan that promotes and broadens brand awareness of CSUSM’s mission and programs.
• Collaborate with University Communications to compose, edit, and manage the production of collateral materials with a shared language and content for marketing, proposals, case statements, collateral, and scripts.
• Lead and direct marketing campaigns and strategies for UA, using creative and digital communications to implement an integrated and layered marketing approach.
• Support best-practice communications and marketing policies, standards, and guidelines and collaborate with campus departments to ensure integration, adherence, compliance, and advancement toward the strategic goals of the campaign.
• Ensure a community-focused strategy to support CSUSM’s mission, building effective strategic alliances internally and externally.
• Streamline communication processes to realize cost savings and economies of scale.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• Highly skilled in the areas of marketing, communications, media relations, publications, and branding.
• Knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit/philanthropic sector, with hands-on experience in campaign communications and fundraising techniques, including proposal and case statement writing, public relations, donor relations, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience guiding an organization through the development and implementation of marketing and branding plans.
• Deep knowledge of current marketing trends and digital strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences both internally and externally.
• Experience working with graphic design, photography, and printing vendors.
• Experience supporting the marketing and communication elements of major events such as conferences, symposiums, galas, and dinners.
• Ability to prioritize projects appropriately, making informed decisions quickly and decisively.
• Effective at working with multiple stakeholders and personalities institution-wide.

California State University San Marcos

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential contemporary artists and estates from the past century. Since its founding by Arne Glimcher in 1960, Pace has developed a distinguished legacy as an artist-first gallery that mounts seminal historical and contemporary exhibitions. Under the current leadership of CEO Marc Glimcher, Pace continues to support its artists and share their visionary work with audiences worldwide by remaining at the forefront of innovation. Today, Pace has eight locations worldwide, including a European foothold in London and Geneva; two galleries in New York; Los Angeles; Palm Beach; Hong Kong; and Seoul, as well as offices in Beijing and Berlin.

As a member of Pace’s global PR team, the Public Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the public relations team in the development and execution of the gallery’s press strategy under the direction of the Associate Director of PR. While the PR Manager will focus largely on the development of press materials aimed to raise awareness of and engagement with Pace’s program and artists’ activity in the U.S., this person will also collaborate with our Europe and Asia teams to advance Pace Gallery’s holistic brand and vision globally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Planning:

• Build relationships with new writers and maintain existing journalist relationships through in-person opportunities

• Build individual minor campaigns, for exhibitions and corporate initiatives

• Create bespoke media lists for special projects

Pitching:

• Pitch and follow up on active minor campaigns (roughly 50% of all work), with a focus on exhibition and artist campaigns

• Facilitate evergreen pitching, e.g., gift guides, front of book preview placement, new publications in coordination with PR team

• Support on development of weekly press mailer to international press list, including reviewing copy and bespoke list

• Support Associate Director of PR with media outreach around major events, such as art fairs, including compiling sales reports

• Provide additional support for Pace’s external artist exhibitions/projects in the US on a case-by-case basis

Materials Development:

• Prepare interview briefings

• Support the Associate Director in the development of press releases

• Support on development of media kits, including preparing shared image links

• Work with PR Associate to field incoming press inquiries

• Support with overseeing the PR Associate with material development and announcement roll-out/distribution, including reviewing and providing feedback on press materials, distribution pitches, and press lists

• Support on routing pertinent materials and information to internal communications team

Events:

• Support on press previews, including developing event scenario, liaising with events and dealers, coordinating artist, compiling guestlist, and multiple rounds of outreach to encourage attendance

• Strategize and coordinate press attendance at Pace events

Research:

• Research coverage by current staff writers and freelancers, trends in coverage, and past coverage for Pace artists

• Research new media outlets, including magazines and online-only platforms

• Research competitors’ coverage

• Track and report Pace Gallery coverage to gallery staff and other stakeholders, and develop press campaign reports/best practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, English, Art History, or related field

• 4+ year of experience at a PR/Communications agency or on a corporate PR team

• In-depth knowledge of modern and contemporary artists and the fine art industry with demonstrated passion and interest in the arts

• Excellent writing skills and highly professional verbal communication

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail

• Must be able to multi-task across a variety of projects at once, and prioritize effectively to meet required deadlines

• Ability to both work collaboratively and coordinate within a team, while also maintaining a proactive and solution-oriented approach to individual responsibilities.

• Ability to interact effectively with and gain the confidence of senior management

• Must be receptive to feedback, able to take direction and incorporate feedback into future work product

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Pace Gallery offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.

Pace Gallery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pace Gallery

About 

Custom Collaborative (CC) is a US-based non-profit social enterprise that trains, mentors, and advocates for and with no/low-income and immigrant women to build the skills necessary to achieve economic success in the sustainable fashion industry and broader society. We enrich women and their communities by preparing those facing high barriers to employment with skills to own, operate, and contribute to fashion and design businesses at a high economic, social, and environmental standard. CC’s revenue was ~$1.2M, in 2022, and is projected to grow to $2M in 2024. The organization has just secured a new space, centrally located in New York City’s Garment District, and is affiliated with a growing roster of high-profile supporters.

The Role

Custom Collaborative seeks a proven fundraiser to serve in a new leadership position as Director of Development and Communications, joining our staff of nine at an exciting point in our organization’s evolution. With a primary focus on executing growth in fundraising, the Director of Development and Communications leads the team in fundraising, communications, and brand management to raise revenue and expand our influence. The role is primarily focused on (1) raising money through interaction with funding prospects, (2) sharing with the public the impact of Custom Collaborative, and (3) generating substantial results from the preceding.  

The Director will spend considerable time building relationships with and stewarding donors, partners, and prospects, strategically partnering with the Executive Director to cultivate and request major contributions and support. Custom Collaborative’s Executive Director is an enthusiastic fundraiser, who is building a leadership team to strategize and partner with, as the organization continues its upward trajectory. CC is at an inflection point, transitioning from a high-performing local organization to a national and global partner, with support from major philanthropic partners.

The Director will collaborate with the staff, Board of Directors, and other volunteers, and lead a team to set and achieve annual and long-range fundraising and brand visibility goals, regularly measuring progress to ensure success. The Director collaborates with Program staff to support funding needs and priorities and directly supervises the Development and Communications staff. 

What we expect of you:

• Oversee a current calendar and work plans for all fund development efforts, including future grant proposals and reports, mailings, marketing activity, and events. 
• Execute and develop relationship management strategies for all prospects, including research, visit strategy and execution, making asks, managing follow up activities and engaging other members of the CC team.
• Ensure that all major donors receive appropriate, consistent engagement and accounting of their gift’s impact. 
• Support the efforts of donor-ambassadors engaged in peer-to-peer cultivation and solicitations. 
• Plan and execute 3 – 4 small donor cultivation events per year, with support of staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Institute planned giving support options for donors 
• Develop and execute effective marketing/communications campaigns and manage ongoing content, including copy for marketing materials (i.e. brochures, press releases, website).
• Execute an organizational strategy for excellence in external relations.
• Manage a team, including developing annual plans and budgets. 
• Be flexible and comfortable in a dynamic environment, with excellent follow through. 
• Be well-organized and have good decision-making and delegation skills.

What you can expect of us:

• Supportive colleagues
• Commitment to the organization’s mission
• Commitment to your professional development and growth
• The tools and budget necessary to succeed at your job
• Clear expectations and partnership to meet them
• Compassion

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Requirements

• A clear history of growing organizational revenues in relationship-driven fundraising including a track record of soliciting gifts, grants, and substantial investments of $25,000+ from foundations, high net worth individuals, and others.
• Relevant knowledge of philanthropic giving trends and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership of development teams in matrix organizations. 
• Record of prioritizing/initiating new opportunities to expand donor base and stewarding strong relationships with funding sources.
• Prior representation of organizations at all levels of engagement with external stakeholders and media representatives, including strategic meetings and speaking engagements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures, including staff, colleagues, volunteers, and donors 
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Track record of success in meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.
• Proven ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and organize and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and retaining staff.
• Demonstrated project management, organization, delegation, and prioritization skills.
• Experience motivating and collaborating with volunteers.
• Proven ability to work within a POC-led multi-cultural team that is building an inclusive and equitable workplace committed to racial and gender equity and justice.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Executive Director
• Oversees a staff of four: two each in Development and Communications.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Your cover letter should answer the following:

1. What is your proudest fundraising success and why it makes you proud.
2. What is it that most excites you about this role and what you could bring to our team.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No inquiries by third-party vendors and no phone calls please. Base salary range is $95,000 – 105,000 annually; the position is bonus eligible. Benefits include generous and flexible paid time off: 4 weeks leave; paid leave the last week of the calendar year; two floating, and several other holidays; paid family leave; healthcare reimbursement plan; transportation benefits; disability insurance; supplementary funds to support staff wellness and professional development.

Custom Collaborative is committed to equity and inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to apply, especially LGBTQIA+ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

Custom Collaborative

Director of Media Procurement

Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Hybrid)

Planet Technology is seeking a Media Procurement Director to join one of our well-known manufacturing clients based out of Cleveland, OH.

• Media Procurement Director Responsibilities: Business Partnering
• Builds relationships with marketing and brand teams and partners with the teams to drive savings, innovation, and new supplier opportunities within the marketing category
• Ensures information flow between the corporate procurement team and marketing and brand teams to effectively deliver and influence business/function strategies
• Understands business requirements and challenges, including priorities and key value drivers
• Co-leads Supplier/Agency Relationship Management (S/ARM) with marketing counterpart, by leading key relationship management
• Partners closely with key stakeholders to align on key metrics of the business or function in support of the annual operating plan
• Procurement Strategy and Execution:
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and execute on the Enterprise-wide Marketing category with approximately $400m in spend
• Develops and executes on procurement strategy in support of the marketing and brand stakeholders in collaboration with adjacent functions, such as Legal and Finance.
• Develop, coordinate and execute Enterprise-wide Marketing category management strategies and programs to optimize and leverage the global scale of the company to ensure proper economies of scale are achieved, while ensuring risk levels are appropriate.
• Tracks and analyzes spend and contracts for the marketing category, identifies opportunities for savings/value-driven initiatives, and tracks savings achieved to ensure savings realization
• Lead stakeholder teams to establish specifications, effectively manage category supply base, perform advanced and intricate negotiations and oversee selection of key vendors.
• Coordinate RFx processes and leads supplier negotiations, with support from business counterparts
• Manage the implementation of executed agreements with required systems (e.g., Coupa and Alocadia) and with the respective business partners
• Identifies opportunities for partnerships and cost savings initiatives through agency ecosystem
• Researches market and supplier benchmarks to inform supplier/agency selection, relationship management decisions, and large sourcing opportunities
• Continuous Improvement:
• Facilitates educational sessions for marketing team members to drive adoption of leading practices processes, particularly around Agency Ways of Working
• Researches and recommends tools, processes, and systems to ensure effective business processes
• Attends related industry conferences and trainings to maintain competitive skills set
• Manages through challenges such as quality or delay issues, if necessary, with agencies, suppliers, and marketing contacts
• Achieves KPIs (savings, cost avoidance, performance, risk management, industry intelligence, supplier/agency mapping, etc.) and reports progress to supervisor

Marketing Procurement Director Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Procurement, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field is required.

• 5+ years of procurement or marketing agency background.
• Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
• Ability to identify and research relevant market, industry, and supplier information.
• Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations and managing external vendor relationships.
• Ability to facilitate advanced agency/supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the enterprise and support multiple sourcing initiatives.
• Ability to develop processes and/or to identify continuous improvements to help better coordinate activities and drive savings.
• Exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager, ability to grow personal networks.
• In-depth knowledge of agency types, processes, and basic workings.
• Experience with agency/supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Marketing Spend Management and Marketing Workflow tools.
• Experience with budget management and financial planning.
• Previous experience working within CPG/Retail and/or home improvement industry is preferred.

Planet Technology

Job description

Are you looking for a role where the work you do will directly make a difference in the lives of others? Are you interested in joining an organization with a powerful mission that includes breaking down barriers, increasing inclusion and impacting the lives of children and families?

Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh provides a broad range of programs for adults and children with diverse abilities through corporate partnerships and initiatives within the community. In this Grant Development and Communications Coordinator position, you will serve the critical role to assist in securing funding and with the communications that supports our mission and the important work we do.

Here is how you will make an impact:

Grant & Development Responsibilities (60%):

• Coordinate and manage the grant process for the organization.
• Draft, format, revise and submit grant proposals, including budgets and any necessary appendices.
• Communicate and coordinate with key contacts at existing and potential funding sources to supply needed documentation according to established parameters and deadlines for grants.
• Assist with efforts to maintain current and develop new foundation, corporate and organizational donor relationships by performing research and audience analysis, preparing and sending ask and thank you letters, handling follow-up communication, preparing reports, etc.
• Manage all finance needs specific to development including monitoring receipt of donations and check and bill processing, in collaboration with office manager.
• Serve as point of contact for any audit needs of the organization.
• Assist Executive Director in coordinating annual event sponsorships, keeping accurate records of the same and handling any necessary paperwork and follow-up.
• Create organizational annual report and other written development materials, maintaining consistent quality of language and messaging.
• Assist in the development of the organization’s Planned Giving and Endowment initiatives.
• Assist with additional development responsibilities and event preparations prior to annual fundraiser.

Communications & Marketing Responsibilities (20%):

• Work with Program Director, DOO and team to develop organizational marketing and messaging strategies.
• Create, maintain and update the written marketing plan for the organization with marketing team input and develop methods for evaluation of the plan’s success.
• Maintain the shared marketing calendar.
• Create email blasts, blog posts, press releases, brochures, flyers, mailers and other promotional materials, as needed
• Share communications and marketing developments with staff and help to coordinate communications initiatives.
• Seek out new media opportunities.

Administrative Responsibilities (20%):

• Assist Executive Director with scheduling and general office tasks.
• Serve as point of contact for Board of Directors, Development Committee, Sponsorship Committee and other meetings; coordinate and setup for said meetings with front-desk staff.
• Prepare agendas and supply reference materials for said meetings.
• Attend Board meetings and take meeting minutes.

The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as a Public Relations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic PR campaigns, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and managing media relations. The Public Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand narrative and driving positive media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Help drive PR strategies that elevate business goals across PPA Tour, Pickleball Central, and Pickleball.com
• Write and edit communications and press materials
• Actively pitch and engage media
• Identify and develop storylines across businesses and strategically develop promotional plans to highlight those
• Work with sponsors and partners of PPA Tour, Pickleball Central, Pickleball.com on PR related campaigns
• Support the needs of Content, Broadcast, and Marketing by identifying storylines and providing strategic and consistent communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience working directly for a professional sports team or league, brand, or agency
• Past experience managing media at events and/or event project management
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the PR and Integrated Marketing Communications landscape, including familiarity with reporting and media relations tools
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Passion for sports, enjoy working with people, and have a strong desire to succeed
• Understanding of pickleball a plus
• Consistently reflect strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, and able and willing to travel to off-site events, etc., as needed

This position must work from our headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

PPA Tour

BBB National Programs

BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard.

Manager, Digital Communications

WHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more accountable and trustworthy marketplace. As the foremost thought leader on industry self-regulation, we are shaping the way that businesses and consumers interact with one another. As the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, we are currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. Our programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. We continue to evolve our work and grow our impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas.

ABOUT THE MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

The Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Department at BBB National Programs is a high-performing, mission-driven team of marketing and communications professionals who play a vital role in supporting the organization’s operations and mission. MarCom is an agile, agency-like team responsible for the cohesive communication and promotion to external audiences of BBB National Programs and its more than a dozen self-regulatory, accountability, and dispute resolution programs.

YOUR IMPACT

As the Manager, Digital Communications at BBB National Programs, you will serve as the social media subject matter expert for both internal and external audiences, partnering with program leaders to create thought leadership opportunities. You will also serve as content manager, supporting the development of thought leadership content and managing its packaging and distribution across various channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage social media channels for BBB National Programs and its programs, supporting our corporate brand and building our social media profiles and presence
• Work with subject matter experts to create, curate, edit, and publish shareable content such as blogs and other thought leadership
• Lead email communication strategy for disseminating thought leadership and programmatic updates via newsletters and other email opportunities
• Manage social media, email, and podcast content using an organized editorial calendar, and determine the best platform for content distribution
• Support the execution of email marketing, including drip marketing campaigns, newsletters, and the coordination of digital campaigns across social media, paid advertising, and email marketing
• Support reporting efforts for social media, podcasts, and newsletters, to include key performance indicators, analytics, and trends
• Provide insight and analysis for developing social media components for new business initiatives, program expansion, and/or partnerships
• Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers, partners, and the media in the social arena

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Must have:

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in communications, marketing, or a related field

· 5+ years’ work-related experience

· Proven ability to grow audience, influence, and engage through social media

· Experience managing successful social media channels, including paid social

· Strong writing and editing skills both in traditional and social platforms

· Marketing campaign project management experience

· Strong communication, presentation, and persuasion skills

· Creative problem-solving skills with focus on results

· Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent time and project management skills and ability to effectively prioritize and manage work

· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to think conceptually and analytically

· Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Let us know if you have:

• Fortune 500 experience
• Experience with HubSpot
• Experience managing content for podcasts

WHAT WE OFFER:

At BBB National Programs, we bring a growth mindset as we advance our mission and strive to foster trust, innovation, and competition in the marketplace. Cultivating a team of talented and engaged professionals who seek out new challenges and opportunities catalyzes our progress. We are an inclusive organization, bringing a dynamic environment that supports our employees and the meaningful work we do.

Health & Welfare Benefits: You will be offered a comprehensive plan offering health, dental and vision plans. paid short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Financial Well-Being: Build your retirement savings with our 401k plan matching up to 6% of your contributions.

Time Off: You will have flexibility for the time you need off from work. We offer a variety of plans including vacation, personal, and wellness time.

Wellness: We promote physical and mental wellness by providing a fully equipped on-site fitness center in our offices and an employee assistance program.

Environment: Our modern headquarters in McLean, VA provides the space for creativity and collaboration, and the technology resources so you can be at your best. We believe that an inclusive mindset and diverse workforce are strengths in fulfilling our mission; therefore, we continuously work to engage and develop diverse and inclusive talent and leaders.

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The Corporate Communications Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and execution of Corporate Communications strategy to position Norwegian Cruise Line Holding Ltd. favorably with the business and financial media through proactive and reactive media relations, events, media trips, new ship launches and crisis communications. Generate positive publicity for the organization and enhances our reputation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write press releases, backgrounders, feature stories, talking points, reactive and policy statements. Manage the development, research and dissemination of same.
• Maintain current company history and press materials. Develop specialized press kits and information packets.
• Collaborate with Vice President Corporate Communications, Investor Relations & ESG to develop story ideas.
• Develop and maintain internal financial and business media database. Maintain excellent relationships with key financial and business media as well as consumer and trade press. Respond to press inquiries in a timely manner and act as support for press needs to ensure a comprehensive story.
• Perform annual updates and maintenance of company’s incident communication plan. Assist with statements and positive positioning of company during crisis situations.
• Assist with media promotions, including broadcast productions filmed aboard ships, ensuring that company is featured in a positive light. Coordinate all logistics and details to ensure that production has minimal impact on ship’s crew and guests.
• Oversee development of tri-branded materials, events, presentations and to ensure one consistent global voice for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
• Work closely with brand public relations teams to coordinate messaging.
• Manage and continue to develop NCLH Corporate & Media websites.
• Prepare executive talking points on various topics as they arise.
• Field inbound inquiries from media as needed.
• Assist with media related events, executive media trainings and fact checking press releases as needed.
• Facilitate monthly Corporate Global Communication meetings.
• Update NCLH Global Corporate Communications repository including global communication calendar, monthly meeting agenda and materials.
• Monitor media coverage and summarize regularly.
• Develop global social media strategy for NCLH and manage channels.
• Identify and support opportunities to communicate company’s ESG story internally and externally, including integrating ESG into existing corporate channels and materials.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field of study; or any equivalent combination of skills and experiences.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of experience in public relations and event planning in an agency or corporate setting required; financial and business media relations experience required. Hospitality or cruise line experience preferred.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law | EEO is the law GINA Supplement

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