JOTW 11-2012

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JOTW 11-2012

March 12, 2012

www.nedsjotw.com

This is JOTW newsletter number 918

 

“You’ve got the wrong man:  I spell my name, ‘Danger.’”

–  Nick Danger, Third Eye (When two aren’t good enough) – Firesign

Theater

 

“If you push something hard enough, it will fall over.”

-Phil Proctor (1940-2012)

 

 

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In this issue:

 

(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this

newsletter)

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch

 

1.)  Director of Communications, Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

2.)  Communications Director, Travelers, Hartford, CT

3.)  COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I, Department of Transportation, Fairfax

County, Fairfax, VA

4.)  Director of Marketing Strategy & Communications Jewish Federation

of Greater Seattle Downtown Seattle, Washington

5.)  Senior Associate, Press and Media Relations, GAIN, Switzerland

6.)  Account Executive, Digital Media Practice, Environics

Communications, Washington, D.C.

7.)  Communications Manager (Global Focus) – UNITAID – Geneva,

Switzerland

8.)  Sr. Marketing Communications Supervisor, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis,

Missouri

9.)  Director of Operations – Development Media International – London,

United Kingdom

10.)  Account Manager, LeapFrog Solutions, Oakton, VA

 

11.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Inspector

General, Department of Defense, Alexandria, VA

12.)  Strategic Communication Associate, maslansky luntz + partners, New

York, New York

13.)  Director, Communications, Sprott Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

14.)  Trade Show Associate Coordinator, Decibel Management, Wake Forest,

NC

15.)  Public Relations Internship, National Psoriasis Foundation,

Portland, OR

16.)  Public Relations Consultant, Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, New

Jersey

17.)  1166-1 Corporate Communications Director, Ccsi, Seattle, WA

18.)  Communications Specialist, Host Hotels & Resorts, Bethesda,

Maryland

19.)  Senior Public Relations Specialist, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee

20.)  Web Writer/Editor, BC Industry Training Authority, Richmond,

British Columbia, Canada

 

21.)  Media Relations Manager, GA Department of Public Health, Fulton

County, GA

22.)  Coordinator, Corporate Communications and Administration – Cfhp,

University Health System, San Antonio, TX

23.)  Public Relations specialists, Creative Marketing Alliance,

Princeton Junction, NJ

24.)  PR Account Executive, PartnersCreative, Missoula, Montana

25.)  Director Communications, Alberta Pensions Services Corporation,

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

26.)  Communications Manager in professional services, global consulting

firm, Chicago, IL

27.)  Speechwriter, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA),

Washington, DC

28.)  SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR FOR NUTRITION

AND/OR HYGIENE, Manoff Group, Washington, D.C.

29.)  Creative Designer, Special Olympics International, Washington, DC

30.)  Communications Specialist, Centene Corporation, Chesterfield, MO

 

31.)  Marketing Specialist, Jack’s, Birmingham, AL

32.)  Communications Specialist, CNA Corp., Alexandria, VA

33.)  Account Coordinator, Duffey Petrosky, Farmington Hills, Michigan

34.)  Communications Specialist, PEO Enterprise Systems, RGS, Arlington,

VA

35.)  Public Affairs Specialist, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort

Belvoir, VA

36.)  Creative Director, GAPRC Group, Pleasanton, California

37.)  Communications Manager, CGI Federal, Fairfax, VA

38.)  Explainer-In-Chief, Newsbound, San Francisco, CA

39.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Officer (Branch Chief, Internal

Communications), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield,

VA

40.)  Public Affairs Officer (Speechwriter), National

Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, VA

 

41.)  Vice President Business Development, Gregory FCA, Ardmore, PA

42.)  Public Relations Firm, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

43.)  Senior Account Executive, Public Relations, Brian Communications,

Bryn Mawr, PA

44.)  SENIOR MANAGER HR COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING, TE Connectivity,

Berwyn, PA

45.)  Marketing Specialist, Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Wayne, PA

46.)  Sr. Specialist – Public Relations, DuPont, Wilmington, DE

47.)  Director, Communications, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts,

Hershey, PA

48.)  Assistant Dean, Outreach, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

49.)  Director News & Editorial Services, Princeton University,

Princeton, NJ

50.)  Social Media Manager (Public and Government Affairs), Governor

Jack Markell (D-Delaware), Wilmington, DE

 

51.)  Marketing and Communications Freelancer, Marketing and

Communications, College of Health Professions and Social Work, Temple

University, Philadelphia, PA

52.)  Director of Marketing & Communications, Sanmina-SCI, San Jose, CA

53.)  Media Buyer, Integritive2, Asheville, North Carolina

54.)  Senior Account Executive, PR,  Olson, Minneapolis, MN

55.)  Director of Public Relations, SCL Health System, Denver, Colorado

(Diamond Hill Office)

56.)  Communications Assistant, The Asia Foundation, San Francisco,

California

57.)  Corporate Relations Consultant , Allstate Insurance, Northbrook,

IL

58.)  Communications Specialist, Maritime Administration, Department Of

Transportation, Washington, DC

59.)  General Manager, 18 Hole-Private Golf Club, Sun City West , AZ

60.)  Saw Operator, Weatherford, Schriever, LA

 

61.)  Saw Filer, Stimson Lumber Company, Priest River, ID

62.)  Drill Instructor, State of Montana, Ft. Harrison, MT

63.)  Chief Supreme Court Clerk, Hawaii State Judiciary – O‘ahu, HI

64.)  Ice Cream Parlor Server, Biltmore, Asheville, NC

65.)  Ice Arena Manager, Adrian College, Adrian, MI

66.)  Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor Captain, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ

67.)  Associate Aquarist, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego, CA

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report

 

…and more!  Scroll down and see them all!

 

***  One Paragraph Pitch:

 

Does your content stink? Are you tired of dreaming of better, while your

audience is stuck reading stuff you just threw up there? For 15 years,

I’ve been breathing life into dying copy, redesigning ugly publications,

making award-winning audio/video, and having a great time making folks

happy. Now, there’s a name for it: Content Strategist. To most people,

that means an independent communications and creative professional. To

you, it means I fix problems. Washington DC-based and have worked with

organizations large and small, including nonprofits, foundations,

businesses, start-ups, even the government. I deal in four areas:

content, strategy, messaging, training. Visit http://percy-group.com for

resources, blog reading, or more about me. Or reach out to me at

percygroupcomm@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you, even if just to say

hello. Greg Roth

 

(Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com.  You

can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s

short and to the point.  There is no waiting list.)

 

***  The February issue of Your Very Next Step is posted at

www.yourverynextstep.com.

In this issue of Your Very Next Step” newsletter:

 

—  Ned’s upcoming travel schedule:

—  The Lundquist Costa Rican Adventure

—  Can I touch your hair? These People will Eat ANYTHING

—  Mat Matta and Navy PeeWee Gold travel to Lake Placid

—  Paul Hart and The Wildlife of Big Bend

—  Brian Kilgallen and Reflections on Gran Canaria

 

Don’t forget to share your adventures, travel tips, gear reviews,

vacation suggestions and other adventure/outdoor/travel news and views

with Ned at lundquist989@cs.com for inclusion in the February issue of

YVNS.

 

***  Ned’s Job of the Week Newsletter defeats Hitler

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txs5mvJB4HQ

 

***  Top Five Placement:

 

JOTW now offers a new service called “Top Five Placement.”  In addition

to special “Can’t Wait” immediate blast announcements, JOTW will also

offer to post your position in the top five jobs listed in the weekly

newsletter for just $100.

 

JOTW will offer corporate and executive search recruiters the

opportunity to post up to three jobs at a time for free.  If you want to

post more than three I suggest you send them out as a “Can’t Wait”

posting.

 

Also, there has been customer demand to offer repeat listings.  The JOTW

policy is to list a job just once.  That’s why your JOTW newsletter is

so fresh every Monday morning.  But, if you want to repeat your posting,

you can pay to post your job at the top of the newsletter for several

weeks in a row for $100 per week.

 

So, here’s the premium placement pricelist:

 

Can’t Wait posting — $300 per announcement for an many jobs as you want

Can’t Wait posting — $300 per announcement for as many jobs as you want

(You can also use a Can’t Wait announcement to promote your product or

service)

 

Top Five Placement — $100 per week

 

Don’t forget — monthly and annual sponsorships are available.

 

To place a premium announcement in JOTW, contact Ned Lundquist at

lundquist989@cs.com.

 

***  IABC “Member-Get-A-Corporate Member Month March 2012”

http://www.iabc.com/about/membership/corporate_member_month.htm

 

***  IABC 2012 World Conference

 

Join more than 1,400 communication professionals from around the globe

at this annual event that brings together fresh ideas, winning case

studies and best practices in communication.

 

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***  Marquette University/Arthur W. Page Corporate Communication Commons

event

 

Friday, April 20, 2012

 

Diederich College of Communication, Marquette University, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin

 

The inaugural Marquette University/Arthur W. Page Corporate

Communication Commons event will focus on the relationship between

corporations and society.  What expectations do key stakeholders have

for corporations as purveyors of social value and how do we communicate

in ways that allow these stakeholders to understand and believe the ways

corporates can and do meet these expectations.

 

The Corporate Communication Commons will provide an opportunity for

corporate communication professionals to come together to consider how

corporations embody social human values in ways that resonate with key

stakeholders.  The conference will consider issues that exist at the

intersection of corporate identity, shared values and stakeholder trust.

 

To register for the Corporate Communication Commons Conference, please

visit our registration page on the Marquette University website or email

Meghan O’Leary at meghan.oleary@marquette.edu.

 

http://diederich.marquette.edu/COC/ccom-commonsevent.aspx

 

 

***  Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter

 

DEFCON 1, companion newsletter to JOTW, lists defense career

opportunities every week.  Sign up for free.  Send a blank email to

DCO-subscribe@topica.com.

 

***  SNA Maritime Security Forum

 

The Surface Navy Association

and the Coast Guard Cuttermen Association

 

Maritime Security Forum – March 14 2012

United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut

 

The Surface Navy Association along with the Coast Guard Cuttermen

Association are

sponsoring our second Maritime Security Forum, entitled “Maritime

Security:

Guarding Our Country and Our Way of Life” to be held March 14, 2012 at

the

United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut.

 

This event will bring Navy, Coast Guard, Industry, Inter-agency and

International stakeholders together to discuss the Cooperative Strategy

for

21st Century Sea power and how it applies to maritime security.

 

At this event we will examine the threats to America and its allies,

both

large and small. We will look into how disruptions to maritime commerce

have

global implications and how homeland defense begins far from our shores,

and

involves a broad spectrum of participants, each with vital capability

and

capacity.  We will see how armed services and civilian agencies

cooperate to

share information and act upon that information and how industry

contributes

to global maritime domain awareness.  We will show how technology,

operations, policy, and information sharing must be coordinated to

achieve

maritime security.

 

We are presenting leaders who can address operations, policy,

technology,

and above all the importance of partnerships to achieve maritime

security.

No individual service or organization can solely ensure maritime

security.

 

Details and registration for this thought provoking event can be found

at

http://www.navysna.org/CGForum/Index.htm.

Surface Navy Association

2550 Huntington Ave, Suite 202

Alexandria, VA 22303

 

***  From Sheri Singer:

 

Join us for a morning workshop entitled News Coverage: The Good, the Bad

and the Ugly to learn how your organization can improve its visibility

on Friday, March 23 at the American Society of Association Executives

headquarters, 1575 I St. NW. Registration: 7:30 a.m., program: 8:00 to

11:30 a.m.

 

PART 1:  Making Positive News.  Panelists include: Tim Franklin,

Bloomberg News; Angie Goff NBC4 (WRC-TV); Robin Gradison, ABC Network

News; Michael Melia, PBS NewsHour; Mitch Miller, WTOP-FM Radio.;

Jennifer Nycz-Conner, Washington Business Journal; and Frances Stead

Sellers, The Washington Post.

PLEASE NOTE: While all speakers have been confirmed, the nature of news

may mean we have journalists cancel at the last minute. We apologize in

advance for any inconvenience this may cause our attendees.

 

Part 2: How to Inoculate Your Association Against a Crisis: A Case

Study. Considering the recent crisis incidents at Susan G. Komen and

Penn State, you have seen first-hand how the positive image of an

organization can be destroyed in minutes through social media and in

hours through traditional media.  Crisis management tips presented by

Sheri Singer, Singer Communications, and Sabrina Kidwai, Sr. PR Manager,

ASAE; and a case study presented by Tracey Halliday, VP Communications,

American Beverage Association.

 

To register go to:

<http://www.asaecenter.org/Education/EventDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=136656>

http://www.asaecenter.org/Education/EventDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=136656

 

***  Let’s get to the jobs:

 

1.)  Director of Communications, Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=23636

 

***  From Dave Imre:

 

Ned-

 

I hope you will pass word to your community of an opening with our

client, Travelers in Hartford, CT for a Communications Director.

 

Thanks.

 

Dave Imre

Davei@imre.com

2.)  Communications Director, Travelers, Hartford, CT

 

SUMMARY:

The Communications Director role is within the Communications & Branding

department of Travelers, which supports all lines of business and

corporate functions across the Dow 30 company.  This position reports to

the 2nd Vice President, Communications and serves as the principal

communications counselor and spokesperson for several Business Insurance

units, including Small Commercial, Agribusiness, National Accounts,

National Programs, and Northland Insurance (trucking and

transportation).

 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

•             Initiate, plan, develop, and manage the execution of top quality

communications strategies and programs to support business objectives

while maintaining and improving the company’s reputation among key

constituencies, including digital, print, broadcast, trade and financial

media, regulators and lawmakers on the state and federal levels,

communities, policyholders, agents and brokers.

•             Draft communications materials to include key messages, press

releases, media pitches, speeches, social media content and other

communications documents.

•             Cultivate strong partnerships/relationships with business and

corporate leaders, as well as help foster a team environment by

collaborating with Communications & Branding colleagues.

•             Identify risks, issues, and potential problems and recommend solutions

related to assigned business areas of responsibility.

•             Support the company’s priorities through representation on appropriate

industry trade groups.

•             Coordinate closely with relevant departments on company partnerships;

serve as PR liaison with all professional and vendor partners where

necessary to ensure effective execution of plans, coordinating media

plans or events.

•             Provide exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills,

expertise in media relations, a strong executive presence, and broad

project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

at once. The job requires superior judgment and adherence to the

company’s ethical standards.

•             Identify project goals and measurements of success.

 

Experience/Education:

 

•             Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or

related field.

•             Broad understanding of a wide range of communications disciplines.

•             A minimum of 10 years previous experience in corporate public

relations.  A strong business background with experience within the

financial services industry is highly preferred.

•             Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituents,

including peers, executive management, and senior management, giving

simplicity to complex subject matter.

•             Proven ability to manage media interviews for senior executive

officers, including national television, radio, global print, broadcast

and online media and trade publications.

•             Strong written/verbal communications skills.

•             Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent

and attention to detail.

•             Ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines and monitor and evaluate

results.

•             Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple

projects simultaneously.

•             Prior experience working with agencies and large partnerships.

•             Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and media analysis

tools.

 

Applications to:  https://www.travelers.com/about-us/careers/index.aspx

 

***  From Ellen Kamilakis:

 

3.)  COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I, Department of Transportation, Fairfax

County, Fairfax, VA

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-0088

 

4.)  Director of Marketing Strategy & Communications Jewish Federation

of Greater Seattle Downtown Seattle, Washington

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=23652

 

5.)  Senior Associate, Press and Media Relations, GAIN, Switzerland

Deadline: March 12 2012

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/senior-associate-press-and-media-relations-gain-switzerland

 

 

***  From Kelly Mack:

 

Hi Ned,

 

My firm (Environics Communications) is looking for a Digital Media

Account Executive:

 

Regards,

Kelly Mack

 

6.)  Account Executive, Digital Media Practice, Environics

Communications, Washington, D.C.

 

Environics Communications, a full-service North American public

relations agency with offices in Washington, San Francisco, Toronto,

Montreal and Ottawa, is seeking an Account Executive for the digital

media practice in our Washington office.

 

Our ideal candidate has 3-5 years of digital media experience, including

managing entire social media campaigns, creating original online

content, conducting blogger outreach and relationship-building,

knowledge and understanding of website analytics and overall social

media metrics, and developing new media strategies.

 

The candidate must have experience working with social media platforms

such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Candidates with graphic and or

website design and user experience backgrounds are a plus. The candidate

must also possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, be

a self-starter, and be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

A bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism or communications is

preferred.

 

Environics is a management-owned agency offering competitive salaries,

benefits including fully-paid insurance and profit sharing, and a

friendly, dynamic environment in which hard work is recognized and

rewarded.

 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to careers@ecius.net.

No telephone calls please, and we regret that we are not able to

acknowledge or respond to every inquiry. Applicants should reside in the

Greater Washington metropolitan area, as relocation will not be

provided. EOE.

 

Deadline: 2012-04-30

 

Anyone interested in submitting a resume can do so by sending it to

careers@ecius.net

 

Here is the link to the job description on the website as well.

http://environicspr.com/us/job-opportunities

 

7.)  Communications Manager (Global Focus) – UNITAID – Geneva,

Switzerland

Deadline: March 28 2012

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/communications-manager-global-focus-unitaid-geneva-switzerland

 

 

8.)  Sr. Marketing Communications Supervisor, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis,

Missouri

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?job=9712773&site_id=1691

 

 

9.)  Director of Operations – Development Media International – London,

United Kingdom

http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/director-operations-development-media-international-london-uk

 

 

***  From Mark Nelson:

 

Ned,

 

Please enclose the attached job listing your next JOTW.

 

Bummer about Marquette losing in the Big East tournament, but I think

they are poised for a deep run in the NCAA tourney.

 

Mark Nelson

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.

Oakton, VA

 

10.)  Account Manager, LeapFrog Solutions, Oakton, VA

 

LeapFrog Solutions, a woman-owned small business, strategic marketing

communications firm on a fast growth track with the federal government,

seeks an experienced, motivated and energetic Account Manager to join

our account management team.

 

The Account Manager works with the team to manage numerous marketing

communications projects for a large government client.   Specifically,

the Account Manager is responsible for providing daily direction to a

marketing call center to ensure the delivery of a high quality customer

service experience. The Account Manager will work with the call center

and client to provide direction to call center representatives, conduct

ongoing training regarding program changes, and work with our partners

in developing new direct response creative pieces. The Account Manager

will provide marketing updates, manage reports compiled by the call

center, and process files for fulfillment.

 

The Account Manager will work with the team to identify appropriate

industry conferences for the team to attend, provide presentations, and

exhibit in the associated trade shows. Additionally, the Account Manager

will work with an account coordinator to oversee conference

registrations, booth and materials logistics, travel coordination,

expenses and conference reports.

 

The Account Manager will work with the team and partners in assisting

with public relations activities including writing and placing press

releases, monitoring media, and conducting stakeholder outreach.

 

This position requires superior project management skills. The Account

Manager must be a conscientious team player and a good organizer. This

person must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications

skills, be an effective problem solver on a day-to-day basis, and be be

adept at anticipating problems, and recognizing opportunities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Following is the general nature and level of work to be performed.

 

•             Project management for branding, web design, print design and public

relations campaigns

•             Workflow management (coordination of multiple project schedules with

creative and development team and clients)

•             Call center management and reporting

•             Conference planning and support

•             Public relations support

•             Project management

a)            Acts as the supporting role to a large government client as well as

for other internal clients

b)            Develops relationships with clients and working closely with them to

learn their business and communication needs

c)            Works closely with all agency department staff to develop and

implement strategic project plans

d)            Has a thorough understanding of the planning, creative and production

processes

e)            Proactively gathers the necessary information to plan and implement

each client project

f)             Provides timely issuance of all documentation: proposals, project

initiations, creative briefs, estimates, timelines, meeting summaries,

and status and budget reports

g)            Manages time and financial resources to ensure client projects are on

time and on budget

h)            Handles/assists monthly billing and reconciliation of all projects

for assigned clients; maintains ongoing accounting states reports for

clients

i)             Provides creative, production, media, public relations, and

interactive department personnel with well-documented input, support

data and production materials as required

j)             Keeps appraised of all relevant client, industry and market

developments

k)            Liaises with research personnel and other non-creative freelance

resources

l)             Represents the client at industry functions – promotes the agency at

every opportunity. Is fully familiar with client’s credentials and

specialties

 

REQUIREMENTS:

•             B.A./B.S.

•             5-7 years of communications/marketing experience

•             Project management experience

•             Superior writing and verbal skills

•             Experienced at managing internal and external teams

•             Branding, print, Web, and advertising

•             Excellent prior client management/relations experience

•             Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook,

Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (or similar project management tool)

•             Prior experience with government and commercial accounts

•             Multi-tasker, team player, personable and goal-driven

•             Organized, attention to detail, deadlines, budgets

•             Facilitating client project action items

o             Create change actions for creative team; coordinate with designers on

deadlines and edits; keep job folders current; proof and edit materials;

using LFS internal processes and checklist, maintain daily client

project workflow; communicate with client regarding task and project

status; assist with the completion of rush jobs and unexpected deadlines

•             Attend account manager’s meetings, LFS staff meeting, and others as

requested

•             Ability to work as a team player and independently in a fast-paced

environment

•             Maintain discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

•             Call center management and conference planning experience

•             Public relations experience including press release writing and

placement, media monitoring and stakeholder outreach

•             Excellent prior client management/relations experience

•             Multitasker, team player, personable and goal driven

•             Attention to detail, deadlines and accounts

•             Positive, can-do attitude, flexible and organized

•             Commercial and government, especially federal, industry experience

COMPENSATION:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Please send cover letter and resume to lfs_careers@leapfrogit.com and

place “Account Manager” in subject header.  This is a full time

position.

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the

policy of LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. to provide opportunities to all

qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious

belief, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental

disability, or veteran’s status.

 

Contact:

Mark Nelson

LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.

10467 White Granite Drive, Suite 100

Oakton, VA 22124

mnelson@leapfrogit.com

703-539-6606 (direct) 703.273.7900, x106 (office)

***  From Bridget Serchak:

 

11.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Inspector

General, Department of Defense, Alexandria, VA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308031700

 

12.)  Strategic Communication Associate, maslansky luntz + partners, New

York, New York

http://jobs.prsa.org/jobseeker/job/9719636/

 

13.)  Director, Communications, Sprott Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/9696908/

 

***  From David Sonntag:

 

14.)  Trade Show Associate Coordinator, Decibel Management, Wake Forest,

NC

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tradeshow Associate Coordinator is responsible for managing all

client activity related to tradeshows. This includes ordering show

services, maintaining inventory (event and trade show properties),

shipping and receiving of exhibits as well as overall coordination of

event and tradeshow equipment in the office. In addition to coordinating

all tradeshow activity, he/she will work closely with the overall team

on other event related and administrative tasks. Some travel may be

required. (20%)

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Maintain and manage client tradeshow process Responsible for filling out

show books for industry events Management of 10-20 client exhibits and

200 shows per year Research best practices for tradeshows and stay

current for trends Work with client teams to coordinate shipping and

receiving of all equipment and property Make shipping arrangements, with

responsibility for tracking all orders Submit invoices and ensure

payment is made on time Prepare shipments for all events (booth,

collateral, promotional items, etc.) Maintain tradeshow booths,

promotional items and collateral Responsible for all inspections of

tradeshow equipment

 

Other Duties as Needed:

Manage some company events

Prepare budget and project plan for event Locate meeting space and

coordinate contract process with hotel/facility Coordinate catering

order for event and/or make restaurant reservations Work with team

members to promote event via various channels and manage all RSVPs

 

Administrative responsibilities

Order and maintain office supplies

Facilitate invoice processing

Handle incoming mail and coordinate shipping requests Coordinate with

vendors on printing requests Coordinate in-office meetings and manage

calendar Other ad-hoc administrative requests

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1-5 years experience in tradeshow planning or corporate meeting

management Superior time management and organizational skills Proficient

with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of ExhibitForce tradeshow

software Excellent writing and editing skills Strong communication

skills Ability to think creatively to solve problems Effective

interpersonal skills Proven ability to coordinate simultaneous project

deliverables and meet required deadlines.

Significant analytical ability and attention to detail Ability to work

well in a fast-paced professional office environment [Budget, risk and

expense management experience preferred] Ability to lift 50 lbs daily

Knowledge and skill using a Forklift

Please send resume, salary history and requirements to

help@decibelmanagement.com.

 

15.)  Public Relations Internship, National Psoriasis Foundation,

Portland, OR

http://www.prichardcommunications.com/macs-list/National-Psoriasis-Foundation/Public-Relations-Internship/pNgR5VLdYpx2#top

 

 

16.)  Public Relations Consultant, Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, New

Jersey

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?job=9711900&site_id=1691

 

17.)  1166-1 Corporate Communications Director, Ccsi, Seattle, WA

http://www.jobspider.com/job/view-job-3245365.html

 

***  From Lisa A. Whittington, CEBS, SPHR:

 

18.)  Communications Specialist, Host Hotels & Resorts, Bethesda,

Maryland

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position performs corporate communications activities to promote

awareness and understanding of company policies, programs and procedures

by internal and external audiences. As a member of the human resources

team, the communications specialist, under the direction of the director

of corporate communications, will assist with the execution of

departmental projects to help the company meet its communications goals

and information requirements.

Apply to www.hosthotels.com

19.)  Senior Public Relations Specialist, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee

http://jobs.prsa.org/jobseeker/job/9720187/

 

20.)  Web Writer/Editor, BC Industry Training Authority, Richmond,

British Columbia, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/9687726/

 

21.)  Media Relations Manager, GA Department of Public Health, Fulton

County, GA

https://www.careers.ga.gov/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=405-60944ab

 

22.)  Coordinator, Corporate Communications and Administration – Cfhp,

University Health System, San Antonio, TX

http://www.ihispano.com/job-search/coordinator-corporate-communications-and-administration–cfhp.4007751.html

 

 

***  From Erin Higgins:

 

To Whom It May Concern;

 

Here is a job posting for Creative Marketing Alliance, www.GoToCMA.com,

a NJ based Marketing Firm. We are looking for a Public Relations

specialists on a temp to perm basis. Here is the job description and a

link to its posting on our website.

 

Let me know if there are any questions and/or more information needed.

 

Thanks!!

Erin

 

Erin Higgins

Director of Marketing Services

Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA)

191 Clarksville Road

Princeton Junction, NJ

 

23.)  Public Relations specialists, Creative Marketing Alliance,

Princeton Junction, NJ

 

Prized Positions. Workplace Excellence.

At CMA, people are our #1 resource. Our organization is staffed with the

most creative, dependable, efficient and professional individuals in the

marketplace. CMA attracts top-notch associates eager to take on

challenging opportunities and deliver results. It’s our credo to work

hard and have fun in the process. We offer a host of excellent benefits,

including medical and dental, paid vacation, holidays and allowable

absences as well as 401(k) and profit sharing plans.

 

CMA seeks a Public Relations Specialist to support day-to-day client

activity. Position initially on a contract basis with potential for full

time. Specialist will report to the Director of Marketing Services and

be responsible for media relations, developing media lists, writing

publicity materials including press releases and media advisories,

social media management and content development, providing editorial

management for client publications, supporting client speaking

engagements and other general PR account management duties.

 

Three to five year PR experience required. Must have strong background

in media relations as well as excellent writing and organizational

skills. Knowledge of non-profit associations, and the

electrical/lighting and card manufacturing industries a plus. Bachelor’s

degree required, with a preferred major in public relations,

communications, or related field.

 

Please forward your resume via e-mail to jbarnhart@cmasolutions.com or

mail to Jeff Barnhart, President & CEO, Creative Marketing Alliance,

Inc., 191 Clarksville Rd., Princeton Jct., NJ 08550. No telephone calls

please.

 

http://gotocma.com/about/careers/

 

24.)  PR Account Executive, PartnersCreative, Missoula, Montana

http://jobs.prsa.org/jobseeker/job/9688253/

 

25.)  Director Communications, Alberta Pensions Services Corporation,

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/9697597/

 

***  From Louisa White:

 

Hello,

 

I am emailing on behalf of Lynn Hazan and Associates. I would like to

post this job regarding the Communications Manager in professional

services. Below is the job spec for the position. The contact

information is at the bottom of the spec. Also the link for the job spec

is http://lhazan.com/content/?q=node/177

 

Thank you,

Louisa White

louisa@lhazan.com

 

26.)  Communications Manager in professional services, global consulting

firm, Chicago, IL

 

Global consulting firm in Chicago seeks Communications Manager for

global enterprise. Work closely with senior partners, CEO and COO.

Develop and execute firm’s external media relations campaigns,

communications strategy and content. Position the company and its

partners as industry experts. Leverage company’s leadership by promoting

unique content that is a benchmark for its business.

 

Evolving role. Candidate will help shape position in conjunction with

corporate needs. High opportunity for growth.

 

Competitive salary, performance driven incentive bonus, and excellent

benefits.Entrepreneurial work environment driven by intellectual rigor

and strong work ethic.Creativity and innovative thinking welcomed.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices in five cities.

 

Qualifications:

–          Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in journalism)

–          3-5 years’ communications experience, strong writing and PR

skills.

–          Experience working in consulting, professional services,

legal, real estate or financial services.

–          Earlier experience as reporter/writer/PR account executive, a

plus.

–          Able to communicate effectively with and build consensus

among members of C-suite management, senior consultants and external

parties, including public relations firms and reporters.

–          Excellent time management, organization, planning skills, and

work ethic.

–          Mastery of MS Office as well as Adobe desktop publishing and

graphics applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

 

Responsibilities:

 

–          Public Relations-write press releases and pitch, mostly to

industry trades and professional associations.

–          Website content and management.

–          Event Planning/Organization including international

conferences and seminars.  Source and interview speakers for panel

presentations.  Create content and oversee production of printed

materials and white papers.

–          Vendor, associations, and other third party

relationship-building and management.

–          Assist with content development, results analysis, production

of global and regional survey reports, and internal and external

communications

–          Pitch survey results, and whitepapers to major business,

industry, and trade media, in addition, track editorial calendars and

enhance reporter relationships.

–          Monitor global industry publications for trends, competitive

intelligence, and media placement.

–       Manage graphic design, production,hard copy and electronic

distribution for collateral materials (brochures, newsletters, thought

leadership publications).

 

When applying: Please refer to the [job title and reference number] in

your subject line.

Please forward your resume as a .doc and detailed cover letter with your

current salary. Send materials to Lynn Hazan, Lynn Hazan & Associates,

CommMger@lhazan.com. We appreciate a follow up call at 312.863.5401.

Your follow up will make a difference.

 

***  From Paula Dodds:

 

27.)  Speechwriter, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA),

Washington, DC

 

Deadline for submission is March 15, 2012.

 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is currently seeking an

experienced speechwriter.  S/he will play an instrumental role in

developing core speech content for the President of PPFA. The

speechwriter will be responsible for drafting full length speeches,

brief remarks, talking points and speech frameworks for the President

and from time to time key senior staff. The position is based in New

York City, though strong candidates based in Washington, DC, will also

be considered.

 

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, the Speechwriter will

partner closely with the PPFA President, the Office of the President,

the divisional heads and other key leaders across the country to develop

original content and ensure that key messages are consistently

communicated. The primary focus of the position is writing speeches, but

it will also include writing and/or editing other content, such as op-ed

pieces.

 

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit:

https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?erjob=70472

***  From Paul Crystal:

 

28.)  SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR FOR NUTRITION

AND/OR HYGIENE, Manoff Group, Washington, D.C.

 

The Manoff Group, Inc. is recruiting a Social and Behavior Change

Communications Advisor for Nutrition and/or Hygiene.   The Social and

Behavior Change Communications Advisor will manage and provide technical

assistance to a portfolio of projects, as well as participate in

proposal preparation and report writing. This position is based at The

Manoff Group’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The position is open

only to candidates who have the legal right to work in the U.S. No

relocation expenses will be provided.

 

The successful candidate will have experience and education in S/BCC as

well as experience in in nutrition and/or hygiene. While not required,

education and experience in gender is preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and provide innovative strategies to achieve behavior

change in nutrition and/or hygiene projects.

• Develop social and behavior change strategies in collaboration with

developing world partners.

• Design, manage, and analyze formative research, primarily using

qualitative methods; and build the capacity of partners for conducting

formative research.

• Advise on strategy and project implementation (e.g., facilitate

community collaboration and mobilization for improving health and

nutrition; develop written and electronic materials on nutrition

and/or WASH; plan scale-up of programs and project activities).

• Advise on monitoring and evaluation.

• Build the capacity of government and non-governmental organizations in

S/BCC.

• Serve as a nutrition and/or hygiene resource for multi-sector

projects.

• Write reports, and collect and prepare documentation (e.g., success

stories and lessons learned).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, communications, or

a related field.

• A minimum of five years of experience in implementing social and/or

behavior change programs in nutrition and/or hygiene in developing

countries.

• Demonstrated ability to develop behavior change strategies that

include communication and that address the uniqueness of a given

situation.

• Experience implementing communication programs that use interpersonal

communications and mass media approaches.

• Experience designing and conducting qualitative formative research and

evaluations.

• Ability to work in at least one language other than English (French

preferred).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Education in gender and experience in conducting gender analyses and

integrating the results in programs preferred.

• Prior experience working with USAID projects preferred.

• Experience in maternal nutrition and/or preventing child malnutrition

is essential and experience with nutrition and HIV is preferred (for

candidates with a nutrition background).

• Experience with programming for improving hygiene behaviors, and

knowledge of WSP and UNICEF sanitation guidelines is essential (for

candidates with a hygiene background).

The position may require up to three months of travel per year.

Please send a CV and a cover letter to manoffgroup@manoffgroup.com.

Position open until filled.  No phone inquiries will be answered

 

***  From Donna Gillotte:

 

Please post the following position (position description attached):

 

Creative Designer, Special Olympics International, Washington, DC

 

Thank you,

 

Donna Gillotte

Director, Human Resources

Special Olympics

Washington, DC

 

29.)  Creative Designer, Special Olympics International, Washington, DC

 

Special Olympics International (SOI) is a global non-governmental

organization based in Washington, DC that is committed to providing

year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and

adults with intellectual disabilities and to opening the minds of all

people to the gifts and talents of these athletes.

 

The Creative Designer will manage the Special Olympics brand visual

identity and creative design of all marketing communications materials

for print and digital media.  We seek an expert designer and creative

thinker with strong skills in web/ interactive design and print design

who will take a leadership role in fostering an environment of

creativity and professional growth.  The Designer will be responsible

for all aspects of implementing Special Olympics’ visual identity,

including logo and visual mark, contracting, budget, digital asset

management, training and internal marketing. S/he is expected to create

most of the Special Olympics International Headquarters assets and

publications for use in print and/or online; manage all aspects of

production, including the competitive bid process and liaising with a

variety of print vendors. Based in SOI’s headquarters in Washington, DC,

s/he will oversee the implementation and compliance of the Special

Olympics brand identity graphics standards and brand architecture across

the Special Olympics global network of 170+ programs. This individual

will supervise and manage contractors and teams and develop and maintain

project and team budgets.

 

This position requires seven to ten years of creative design work with

successful experience in developing and managing multiple projects,

designing brand and sub-brand marketing communications assets including

collateral, advertising, annual publications (e.g. annual report) and

digital platforms.  Experience with complex service brand clients or

international NGOs, expertise in Adobe design platforms—InDesign,

Photoshop and Illustrator and an understating of PowerPoint design.

This position also requires cross-platform knowledge between Mac and PC,

including the ability to design Microsoft Word templates; a deep

understanding of fundamental UI web design principles; experience

designing for a variety of digital media platforms, including

traditional web and mobile interfaces; and the ability to understand and

manipulate data and information for info graphics. Technical skills

include proofreading, demonstrated capability in audiovisual

technologies, animation, motion graphics, digital photography and other

multimedia techniques. This person must be comfortable working in a fast

paced environment under tight deadlines and fluctuating schedules; and

BS in Visual arts, graphic design or equivalent combination of education

and experience.

To be considered for this position please click on the following link

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1275431 to apply directly online.

EEO/AA employer.

30.)  Communications Specialist, Centene Corporation, Chesterfield, MO

https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/Centene/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=21706

 

 

31.)  Marketing Specialist, Jack’s, Birmingham, AL

 

Jack’s is a regional fast food chain. We are seeking a well organized,

detail oriented person to add to our team! We are an upbeat, deadline

driven, full-service marketing department. You must be able to work

on-site.

JOB SUMMARY for Marketing Coordinator

•Manages the internal needs of a corporate marketing department for all

aspects of Jack’s website, Public Relations, and prepress for printed

materials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Marketing Coordinator include the following.

Other duties will be assigned: •Manage the communication for Jack’s

printing to the field, agency, and printer to ensure time efficiency,

correctness and proper placement of advertising in our stores.

•Write and distribute Press Releases, monthly newsletter, and

communication to the field.

•Manage website, mobile site and email blast-all coordinated with our

digital agency.

•Prepare notes, instructions and paperwork for Graphic Services to

assemble final layouts for website, email blast, and printing

•Head up fundraising programs

•Serve as internal contact for website, printing, and PR questions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Marketing Coordinator

•Marketing, business, or PR related Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from

four-year college or university, no degrees will be considered unless

they are relative to marketing.

•3+ years experience required in marketing.

•Excellent telephone skills and computer knowledge with proficiency in

Word, Excel, Outlook, and Photoshop or something comparable.

•Demonstrated proficiency composing written communications.

•Need to have a high energy level, and be comfortable performing

multifaceted projects in conjunction with day to day operations. This

position requires working on a variety of projects simultaneously with

multiple deadlines.

•Must be resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and

detail oriented.

•Capable of working in a high paced deadline driven regimen.

•Strong problem solving skills needed.

 

http://www.jobhost.org/jobs/viewjob/marketing-specialist-73da7ed19fdb1f94

 

 

32.)  Communications Specialist, CNA Corp., Alexandria, VA

http://cna.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=476

 

33.)  Account Coordinator, Duffey Petrosky, Farmington Hills, Michigan

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Account-Coordinator/115340.html

 

34.)  Communications Specialist, PEO Enterprise Systems, RGS, Arlington,

VA

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RGSASSOCIATES&cws=1&rid=393

 

 

***  From Dick Cole:

 

Ned,

 

The opening I have for a GS-11/12 public affairs specialist was just

posted

to USAJobs.

 

Thanks for including in JOTW!

 

Dick Cole

Richard M. “Dick” Cole

Chief, Public Affairs Division

Office of Governmental and Public Affairs

Defense Threat Reduction Agency/U.S. Strategic Command

Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

35.)  Public Affairs Specialist, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort

Belvoir, VA

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310453200

 

36.)  Creative Director, GAPRC Group, Pleasanton, California

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Creative-Director/115337.html

 

***  From Ann Runfola:

 

Hello,

 

I would like to post the following job to your website.

 

Thanks!

 

Ann Runfola

Recruiter

CGI Federal

 

37.)  Communications Manager, CGI Federal, Fairfax, VA

Please send all resumes to Ann.Runfola@cgifederal.com or apply via our

website at www.cgifederal.com.

 

***  From Bridget Serchak:

 

Like the title!!

Bridget

 

38.)  Explainer-In-Chief, Newsbound, San Francisco, CA

 

Newsbound is seeking an experienced writer/journalist to work full-time

on an innovative, angel-funded news product being developed in San

Francisco.

 

With an emphasis on backstory and explanation, Newsbound is breaking

away from the breaking news cycle. We’re working to engage users who are

motivated to learn about a particular news narrative, but feel

overwhelmed by the pace and fluency of the 24-hour news system.

 

The news experience we’re building features a unique mix of explanatory

pieces and backstory-oriented content. As our explainer-in-chief, you’ll

work primarily on the former.

 

When we tackle a fresh narrative, your chief task will be to identify

the key concepts, systems, characters, and terminology that make the

story comprehensible. You will use existing research and reporting, as

well as expert input, to produce a series of pieces that illuminate

these “basics” for newcomers. In many cases, the content you generate

will be converted into animated videos and you will collaborate with

Newsbound’s design team on the storyboarding and pre-production process.

 

We are looking to hire someone who …

 

– is a generalist, with interests in a broad range of topics

– is frustrated by the lack of context in most news products

– is comfortable working in a fluid, experimental startup environment

– is willing to have their work regularly tested and critiqued by

in-the-flesh users

– is willing to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings

and weekends

– can write quickly in a conversational and accessible style

 

Applicants should also have …

 

– 4+ years experience writing and/or editing on deadline in an online

editorial environment

– A bachelors degree, preferably in journalism, education, history,

economics, or political science

– Thorough understanding of editorial best practices

– Experience leading independent projects and managing a small team

 

You’re especially likely to catch our eye if you have previous

experience with explanatory journalism and video/radio production.

 

We’re offering competitive salary, benefits, and equity.  If interested,

please email: josh (at) newsbound (dot) com. Send us a resume, clips,

and a link to your favorite piece of explanation on the web.   Finally,

tell us a bit about yourself and why this opportunity interests you.

 

http://newsbound.com/2012/03/06/job-opening-explainer-in-chief/

 

***  From Tim Taylor:

 

Hi, Ned, wanted you and the JOTW family to know that two positions on

our team are now open. One is for our internal comms branch chief and

the other is for a speechwriter. Both close this Friday, March 16. Here

are the details:

Thanks and best regards. Tim

 

Timothy B. Taylor

 

39.)  Supervisory Public Affairs Officer (Branch Chief, Internal

Communications), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield,

VA

http://erecruit.nga.mil then scroll down to Job ID 20120537

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310881100

 

40.)  Public Affairs Officer (Speechwriter), National

Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, VA

http://erecruit.nga.mil then scroll down to Job ID 20120536

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310881000

 

***  From Bill Seiberlich:

 

41.)  Vice President Business Development, Gregory FCA, Ardmore, PA

 

Gregory FCA, a top 50 national public relations firm based near

Philadelphia, is seeking a skilled business development professional

with five or more years of inside agency experience who understands the

public relations business development, RFP and presentation process. The

right candidate will have proven experience targeting and landing new

business, opening new industry verticals, communicating with prospects,

winning introductions and gaining meetings for a world-class team of

public relations professionals. This candidate should know contact

management and presentation software and have an active social media

network of prospective buyers as well as strategic understanding of how

to structure and launch content marketing, webinars, drip email

marketing campaigns. This person will be charged with creating their

own lead pipeline, as well as managing a robust pipeline of four to five

inbound RFP requests per month. Total comp ranges from $100,000 to

$150,000 depending on experience and track record. The position answers

directly to company CEO Greg Matusky and will work collaboratively with

a senior management team of diverse professionals.

 

Founded in 1990, Gregory FCA is Philadelphia’s largest public relations

firm and the 27th largest PR firm in the nation.

 

With 50 professionals and a national client base, the company provides

a comprehensive offering of public relations services, including media

relations, strategic communications, trade show support, event planning

and execution, speaker appearances, executive visibility campaigns as

well as new product and company launches. The firm maintains integrated

investor relations and social media practices.

 

Gregory FCA management is drawn from a wide range of disciplines,

including journalism, media relations, account management, financial

services and crisis management. The firm’s investor relations services

include institutional investor, security analyst, and broker targeting

as well as earnings communications, disclosure compliance, investor

communications and database management.

 

Gregory FCA’s social media capabilities include campaigns that reach

consumers, extend and strengthen trade relationships, increase SEO,

establish thought leadership, and drive response.

 

Gregory FCA serves a wide range of industries including financial

services, consumer products, real estate, pharma and life sciences,

technology, law, venture capital and business services.

 

Contact: To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to jobs@gregoryfca.com

 

42.)  Public Relations Firm, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

 

Rowan University has issued a RFQ for an award-winning, client-centered

creative team with a track record of launching successful campaigns for

higher education clients in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The firm

should exhibit expertise in the following:

– Strategic brand development

– Internal communications campaigns

– Strategic planning

– Crisis management

– Social media campaigns

– Blending of brands as a result of a merger

– Identity and brand communications audits

 

Contact: For more information, visit

http://www.rowan.edu/adminfinance/controller/purchasing/bidads.html

The deadline for submissions is March 16.

 

43.)  Senior Account Executive, Public Relations, Brian Communications,

Bryn Mawr, PA

 

Brian Communications, a Brian Tierney company, has an immediate opening

for a Senior Account Executive.

 

Background/Experience:

– Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism,

English, or a related field

– 3-5 years experience in agency public relations or a similar

position

 

Responsibilities:

– Manages day-to-day PR activities and client contact for select

accounts with direction from senior leadership

– Executes client-approved communications programs

– Develops and track budgets

– Oversees and executes national and local media relations strategies

(print, broadcast, online)

– Integrates use of social media to support client objectives

– Supervises planning and execution of events for media or other client

activities

– Writes and edits media materials (news releases, media advisories,

background materials, media-messages and Q&A) as well as client

presentations, speeches and by-line articles

– May participate in crisis and issues management opportunities

– Assist in the supervision and development of junior staff

 

Requirements:

– Skilled in program development and execution of PR strategies

– Previous experience in leading teams and managing budgets

– Proven track record of successful media relations coverage; proven

experience in pitching business and consumer stories to various media

outlets, including bloggers

– Strong writing and editing skills; background in AP-style writing

– Proven ability to multi task; strong organizational skills and

attention to detail

– Experience with social media platforms and their use for audience

engagement to support earned

– media strategy

– Participate with agency leadership team in developing proposals for

new business opportunities

– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

 

About Brian Communications: Most recently publisher of The Philadelphia

Inquirer and a nationally recognized expert in branding, marketing and

advertising, Brian Tierney recently announced in a New York Times

article his return to public relations.

 

Tierney has a distinguished record building brands for some of the

largest companies in the United States such as Exelon, Commerce Bank,

Marriott, IBM, Deloitte, Aramark and Independence Blue Cross. He has

launched several successful marketing communications companies,

including T2 Group and Tierney Communications.

 

And now hes building a team at Brian Communications.

 

Contact: Interested individuals are encouraged to send their resume to

the Human Resources department at Brian Public Relations-

colewalshjr@gmail.com

 

44.)  SENIOR MANAGER HR COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING, TE Connectivity,

Berwyn, PA

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2667786

 

45.)  Marketing Specialist, Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Wayne, PA

https://careers-octagonresearch.icims.com/jobs/1184/login

 

46.)  Sr. Specialist – Public Relations, DuPont, Wilmington, DE

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2557521

 

47.)  Director, Communications, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts,

Hershey, PA

 

This position is responsible for managing public relations, internal

communications, corporate branding, crisis and issues management, media

relations, social media PR and secondary support for community

relations, and government relations. A background providing counsel and

support to executives and exceptional writer with excellent analytic

skills is desired.

 

Job Functions (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of

this position):

– Direct the travel public relations effort to ensure that HE&R

receives positive maximum exposure. Create a strong internal public

relations team to manage long term strategy and day to day needs all in

pursuit of proactive, positive public relations messaging in all key

geographic and consumer markets. Geography to include:

local…regional…national effort – customer targets include families,

couples, women, spa goers, golfers, mature travelers, epicureans, group

meeting contacts.*

– Develop the annual PR plan in conjunction with each respective

partner and develop the overall strategies in collaboration with

marketing for each area. Hold accountable the partner for executing the

plan and adjust objectives as business conditions warrant. Complete

management of these relationships in the responsibility of this

position*

– Work in concert with the leadership across the company to support

events, new attractions, renovations – anything that develops which

requires creative writing and summarizing details into concise messaging

– then successfully take that messaging out across a variety of

environments – media channels, internal and external presentations, etc.

(Press events, Rotary luncheons, company employee gatherings.)*

– Develop relationships with key media decision makers – network and

cable TV, radio station personnel, major market US newspapers, national

consumer magazines, hospitality, travel, restaurant, lodging trade

publications, special interest publications and websites, syndicates,

newsletters, freelancers, small newspapers on the East Coast,

publications, radio and TV outlets where Hershey, PA advertises – know

the right people in order to be successful in placing positive

messaging.*

– Develop a team of polished, proactive public relations professionals

who can represent our company with an image and messaging that develops

and reinforces our corporate brand and our individual branding

strategies across the operations and then ensure communications efforts

are consistent with the corporate voice.*

– Work with internal leadership and Hershey Interest public relations

professionals and develop positive, productive working relationships

which will ultimately be beneficial in pursuit of desired results.*

– Develop strategic planning and execution around a unified approach to

internal communications.*

– Continue to incorporate crisis communications competencies within the

communications team – including the ability to act as a corporate

spokesperson – when required.*

– Manage (with Marketing) the social PR position -and be involved in

the strategic planning around that how to best manage conversations in

the social media space.

– Participate in strategy around our Government Relations and Community

Relations efforts to maximize the company’s objectives on both fronts.

 

Basic Qualifications:

– Must be 18 years of age or older.

– Minimum of (5) five years of related experience in

sales/marketing/public relations.

– Minimum of (3) three years of supervisory experience.

– Bachelors degree required; In lieu of a degree, (4) four years

relevant work experience can be substituted.

– Must possess a valid Drivers license.

 

Additional Qualifications:

– Experience in an Amusement Park environment helpful.

– Masters degree preferred.

– Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

and Word.

– Effective verbal and written communication skills.

– Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, set priorities, meet

deadlines and follow up on assignments with minimal direction or

supervision.

 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

– Climbing Ladders Occasional

– Reaching Forward Occasional

– Climbing Stairs Occasional

– Lifting Occasional

– Reaching Overhead Occasional

– Finger Dexterity Occasional

– Hand/Eye Coordination Occasional

– Stooping Occasional

– Bending Occasional

– Sitting Frequent

– Standing Occasional

– Walking Frequent

 

This job requires minimal visual requirements. Able to distinguish

unlike items, detect motion, and distinguish color.

This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close

distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement

devices).

 

This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed

information to others either by phone or in person.

Must be able to speak and read the English language.

 

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign

or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Contact: Please apply online at

https://www.hrapply.com/hershey/AppJobView.jsp?link=6097&page=AppJobList.jsp&skimSessionName=com.hrlogix.view.cont.app.JobListTable&skimName=requisition.requisition_id&skimNdx=1&op=reset

 

 

48.)  Assistant Dean, Outreach, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

 

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Dean, Outreach

(requisition #1200067).

 

Primarily responsible for managing Princeton’s online presence and the

campus visitor experience. Last year, the Admission Office managed over

47,000 registered visitors and many other non-registered guests and

online views. As a premier institution and visitor destination, the

University must offer a consistently high quality experience to all

visitors of our campus and/or website.

 

The successful candidate will maintain Princeton’s positive image and

enhance our ability to effectively communicate and interact with the

many diverse groups that visit on a daily basis.

 

The coordinator would monitor key social media platforms– including

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and College Confidential — for Princeton

references and would coordinate appropriate responses. The coordinator

also would help determine ongoing strategy for the admission office’s

social media presence, including such issues as whether the admission

office needs its own Facebook presence or more routinely appears on the

University Facebook page.

 

Additionally, this position will help plan and coordinate major

Admission Office campus events throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be expected to help oversee the Orange

Key tour guide program, manage the admission reception building and

coordinate planning for daily admission information sessions. This role

is responsible for securing multiple on-campus venues for events and

information sessions throughout the year.

 

The position will work closely with the Dean, Director, Office Manager,

and Communications Manager to ensure successful delivery of goals and

consistent messaging to prospective students, families, faculty,

administration and alumni. The position will deliver post-event

analysis, budget summaries, participant feedback, and suggestions for

future improvements to the visitor experience.

 

Responsible for articulating the mission of Princeton University and

conveying its policies and procedures to applicants, parents, guidance

counselors, alumni and University personnel; making group presentations

at high schools and college nights, as well as conducting information

sessions on campus. Some reading, evaluating, and summarizing

applications for admission will be expected. All officers are actively

involved in the selection of the incoming freshmen class, and assisting

with the transition from high school to college.

 

The position may require some travel in the fall. Involves additional

time commitment (including weekends and extended hours) during the

academic year, and sometimes in the summer.

 

Making public presentations about Princeton University’s undergraduate

academic and extracurricular programs and resources, and admission and

financial aid policies and procedures to a variety of audiences (both on

and off campus): e.g. to secondary school students and counselors,

parents, and Princeton’s Alumni Schools Committees.

Handling correspondence and phone inquiries.

 

Position Requires:

– Bachelors Degree

– 3-5 years of experience in outreach programming online and/or on

site

– Excellent writing and speaking skills

– Ability to communicate in electronic media and manage a large volume

of online correspondence

– Must be able to relate positively to a variety of interests,

backgrounds, and points of view by using tact, diplomacy, and

discretion

– Must have the ability to exercise good judgment while working

collegially in a high pressure, deadline driven environment

– Must be able to work with multiple vendors and campus constituents

– Familiarity with and a willingness to learn technology and data

driven systems

– Ability to successfully manage large budgets

– Ability to be comfortable with complexity and ambiguity

– Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of challenging

conditions

– High energy level

– Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback

– Resourcefulness, initiative and motivation

– Excellent organizational and time management skills

 

Preferred: Success in a high volume guest/visitor operation with

finite budgets, complex work scenarios and diverse audiences a plus.

Excellent writing skills. Public speaking ability and meeting management

are also highly valuable. Experience in a selective admission office

preferred but not required.

 

Contact: To apply, go to: http://jobs.princeton.edu, and post to

requisition #1200067

 

49.)  Director News & Editorial Services, Princeton University,

Princeton, NJ

 

Princeton University is seeking a Director News & Editorial Services

(Ref ID: 0110792).

 

Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United

States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational

institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the

liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. As a research university,

Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the

discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding.

 

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning

that stands in the nation”s service and in the service of all nations.

Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it

was British North Americas fourth college.

 

The Office of Communications seeks a senior level administrator who is

familiar with Princeton, its goals and priorities, to manage daily

operations of the News and Editorial Services team, which is responsible

for editing, writing and coordinating office response to news

developments, news and feature placements, media relations, social

media, publications, emergencies and other messaging and communication

relationships for the University. This director must exhibit excellent

newsjudgment and management practices, must be able to serve as a

University spokesperson and must be able to handle crises calmly yet

expeditiously, appropriately including supervisors, colleagues and

direct reports in decision-making and implementation. The director must

be a collaborator who uses his or her expertise to work in harmony with

other office teams and to advise others, in the University community and

external parties, with confidence and diplomacy. He or she must be an

organized communicator who sets goals, multitasks, problem solves,

project tracks, meets deadlines, collaborates and contributes to overall

team objectives, ensuring the agenda remains aligned with office and

University priorities. He or she must nurture the professional

development of direct reports, including other managers, and lead the

team in a manner that positively reflects the vital nature of the

services and role Communications is expected to provide at the

University. Prior experience working as a manager with news, media and

social media issues is required.

 

The director must exhibit a strong desire to serve the needs of a

fast-paced communications office within a higher education setting. He

or she must work well with diverse audiences. This position reports to

the Assistant Vice President for Communications.

 

Requirements are: a minimum of ten years experience in a high-pressure,

professional communications environment; candidate must demonstrate

successful progression, including at least five years of management

experience; a minimum of ten years of professional editing and writing,

and a minimum of three years of Web technology experience such as

handling news on a home page and/or using social media; familiarity and

ability to work in both Macintosh and PC environment; a minimum of five

years experience serving as a key spokesperson for a major entity;

demonstrated ability to work well, both independently and on teams;

excellent organizational skills; must be able to multitask; must be able

to work with creative teams; and must be able to work well with diverse

colleagues and audiences.

Candidates also should be able to demonstrate: excellent leadership and

collaborative skills including strategic thinking, problem solving,

demonstrating clarity of purpose and using resources wisely; good

trouble-shooting capability; the ability to react well to crisis; and,

good organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and

recommend policies and standards.

 

Education beyond the bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional

experience is required.

 

Contact: Please apply online at

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSKG14U&psa=1&Job_DID=J3G6GD6H1WPZKLVCH5D

 

 

50.)  Social Media Manager (Public and Government Affairs), Governor

Jack Markell (D-Delaware), Wilmington, DE

 

Governor Jack Markell (D-Delaware) is a moderate, Democratic leader

focused on job creation, education and responsible government. He is

currently vice chair of the National Governors Association. His small,

dedicated staff need a smart, hard-working, politically savvy

communications professional to direct and manage social media.

 

Responsibilities would include:

– social media monitoring, management and engagement

– social media integration strategy

– online monitoring, website content

– writing, researching, event planning, media relations

– photography, videos

– other communication duties

 

Candidates should have:

– bachelors or advanced degree with a minimum of five years experience

in communications

– experience using social media for an organization

– keen interest in social media environment and social media

integration

– depth of understanding of news environment and constituent issues of

interest

– ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced

environment

– ability to lead and to collaborate with others

– commitment to public service and passion for communications

 

Contact: Candidates should email Jayme.Gravell@state.de.us with a

cover letter, resume and three brief writing samples (of varied style)

by March 16, 2012.

 

 

51.)  Marketing and Communications Freelancer, Marketing and

Communications, College of Health Professions and Social Work, Temple

University, Philadelphia, PA

 

3-6 MONTH TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT – Philadelphia university seeks an

experienced marketing and communications freelancer to support marketing

department efforts.  Will develop and implement a variety of marketing

projects, including newsletters, ads, brochures, flyers and other

promotional media. Will also support internal and external communication

programs.  Must have strong project management, and writing skills in a

variety of formats – editorial, promotional, web content, and strong

computer skills including knowledge of graphics and publishing software.

30-40 hrs, per week.

 

Contact:

 

Christine Mora

Director of Marketing and Communications Temple University – College of

Health Professions and Social Work

3307 North Broad Street, 321 Jones Hall

Philadelphia, PA 19140

215-707-8214

 

52.)  Director of Marketing & Communications, Sanmina-SCI, San Jose, CA

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2686939

 

53.)  Media Buyer, Integritive2, Asheville, North Carolina

http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Media-Buyer/115333.html

 

54.)  Senior Account Executive, PR,  Olson, Minneapolis, MN

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=9697788

 

***  From Mo Sheahan:

 

Hi Ned,

 

I have a job posting for you.

 

Thanks!

Mo

 

Mo Sheahan

Manager, Corporate Communications

SCL Health System and Exempla Healthcare

Denver, CO

 

55.)  Director of Public Relations, SCL Health System, Denver, Colorado

(Diamond Hill Office)

 

Position Summary

The Director of Public Relations is responsible for developing and

executing external communications strategies and tactics for the health

system. This includes the full spectrum of public relations –

interfacing with local and national media and other external

stakeholders to build awareness of SCL Health System (SCLHS) and

strengthen our image as a premier, person-centered health system and

trusted partner. The Director will develop a plan to involve SCLHS

executives in the community as a way to advance our story and gain

positive recognition for our contributions to community benefit and

mission (care for the poor, corporate citizenship, civic involvement,

etc). The position serves as the system’s Public Information Officer

(including as PIO for Disaster and Emergency Response Plans) and as

counsel to Care Site Communications professionals regarding local media

relations or public relations issues.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Media and Public Relations

•             Serve as primary contact for reactive and proactive media inquiries to

the system office, responding in a timely manner to reporter questions

and working with the SVP of Corporate Communications and other

executives to develop responses or facilitate interviews.

•             Develop an annual Media Relations Plan that identifies key editorial

opportunities in relevant local and national publications, digital media

or broadcast media. Annual plan will include opportunities to provide

data for key lists and rankings in industry and business publications.

•             Establish relationships with reporters and news organizations and

pitch story ideas that build and strengthen SCLHS and its Care Sites’

reputations and support key strategic objectives.

•             Develop key messages, talking points, news releases, fact sheets and

other materials for proactive media opportunities that help build

awareness and strengthen the reputation of SCLHS.

•             Provide support during crisis situations, including media screening,

planning, materials development and serving as spokesperson. Seek

counsel and recommendations from the Senior Vice President of Corporate

Communications for all crisis and issues management efforts.

•             Develop key messages and review existing materials for inclusion in

significant public documents or presentations, such as Rating Agency

presentations and quarterly financial disclosures, RFP responses, etc.

•             Serve as managing editor for internal conferences, working with

Corporate Communications and Senior Leadership team to plan agendas,

arrange for speakers, review presentation materials etc.

•             Develop collaborative relationships with physicians, executives and

other subject matter experts and identify a core group available for

interviews. Prepare media spokespeople for interviews and coach others

involved in media assignments or external speaking opportunities

•             Distribute media monitoring reports to senior leadership teams,

tracking significant system and care site coverage and providing

analysis when appropriate.

•             Develop an annual measurement plan to quantify the return on

investment related to earned media coverage (vs. paid advertising).

•             Support the SVP of Corporate Communications in providing media or

presentation training to SCLHS or Care Site managers and above.

Liaises with Exempla system marketing professionals when applicable to

coordinate strategies to advance service line or other marketing

opportunities through earned media channels.

 

Reporting:

The Director of Public Relations reports directly to the SCLHS SVP of

Corporate Communications.

 

Position Qualifications:

o             Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism,

English or related discipline is required. Educated and trained in

communications, with a concentrated emphasis media or public relations.

o             Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to juggle

multiple tasks on tight deadlines.

o             Familiarity with event planning and logistics.

o             Experience working across all levels of an organization and in

multi-state organizations.

o             Minimum of 10-15 years direct media relations experience, including

crisis and issues management, creating and implementing annual media

plans, pitching stories, serving as spokesperson and writing/editing

news releases.

o             Experience with social media and other digital outreach channels.

o             Knowledge of health care preferred.

Reports to: SCL Health System SVP Corporate Communications

How To Apply:

Visit the SCL Health System website at:

http://www.sclhealthsystem.org/SystemOfficeJobOpenings.

 

56.)  Communications Assistant, The Asia Foundation, San Francisco,

California

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?job=9735372

 

***  From Kris Gallagher, ABC:

 

57.)  Corporate Relations Consultant, Allstate Insurance, Northbrook, IL

 

 

Organization Profile

The Allstate Corporation is the nation’s largest publicly held personal

lines insurer. A Fortune 100 company, with $131 billion in total assets,

Allstate sells 13 major lines of insurance, including auto, property,

life and commercial. Allstate also offers retirement and investment

products and banking services. Allstate is widely known through the

“You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan. Allstate was founded in

1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993.

 

Job Overview

 

Corporate Relations Consultant-CR Enterprise Communication Team.

Allstate is seeking an individual who has expertise in electronic

communications and internal communications.

 

Job Description

 

This position reports to the Enterprise Communication Manager

responsible for internal social media and corporate culture. The team is

responsible for creating and coordinating companywide internal

communications and leveraging online and interactive communication tools

to help drive engagement and alignment behind the company’s shared

vision and strategic priorities.

The team drives employee engagement through a broad array of existing

communication vehicles, including the employee intranet, internal news

portal, employee social networking site, digital signs and leadership

communication tools. The team partners with department colleagues,

subject matter experts and leaders to leverage appropriate vehicles to

ensure effectiveness of communication strategies.

 

This individual will be responsible for:

 

•             Supporting enterprise communication content, strategy, planning and

delivery.

•             Supporting and promoting the use of Allstate’s internal social

networking tools.

•             Assisting with the creation, conception, and presentation of social

media strategies and campaigns.

•             Managing key internal social media content.

•             Moderating user generated content and escalating any issues to the

appropriate client teams. Providing social media counsel to department

and business unit communication leads.

•             Establishing new and maintaining existing internal social media

relationships by proactively engaging in discussions surrounding

content, products, volunteerism and brand.

•             Tracking communication effectiveness and helping to maintain team

metrics and promote growth.

•             Recommending and applying relevant social media techniques, processes

and tools to improve overall results and efficiency.

•             Using creative means to drive strong engagement and organic growth of

all social media tools.

•             Working closely with platform vendor and technology team to ensure we

optimize tools’ effectiveness for maximum impact/results.

 

Job Qualifications

 

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of

internal communication and electronic communication experience.

Candidates will demonstrate the following personal and professional

attributes:

•             Strong communication skills (oral and written)

•             Strong technical aptitude, including advanced experience with

Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe

Pro

•             Web/electronic and multimedia communications knowledge Excellent

interpersonal skills

•             Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects simultaneously

•             Self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision

•             Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

•             Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

•             Ability to analyze and integrate client needs into an effective

deliverable

•             Ability to perform under pressure

•             Compensation & Benefits

•             Competitive benefits and compensation package.

How To Apply

Please apply directly to the Allstate website:

https://allstate.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=PUB00110

 

 

***  From Kim Riddle:

 

58.)  Communications Specialist, Maritime Administration, Department Of

Transportation, Washington, DC

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/311389000

 

***  JOTW Weekly alternative selections:

 

***  From Mark Sofman:

 

59.)  General Manager, 18 Hole-Private Golf Club, Sun City West , AZ

http://bit.ly/war1uf

 

60.)  Saw Operator, Weatherford, Schriever, LA

http://bit.ly/yVQCgg

 

61.)  Saw Filer, Stimson Lumber Company, Priest River, ID

http://bit.ly/wH82Lf

 

62.)  Drill Instructor, State of Montana, Ft. Harrison, MT

http://bit.ly/yItqRz

 

63.)  Chief Supreme Court Clerk, Hawaii State Judiciary – O‘ahu, HI

http://bit.ly/xu1DsO

 

64.)  Ice Cream Parlor Server, Biltmore, Asheville, NC

http://bit.ly/xdIeCI

 

65.)  Ice Arena Manager, Adrian College, Adrian, MI

http://bit.ly/zoY0Sr

 

66.)  Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor Captain, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ

http://bit.ly/AycWeW

 

67.)  Associate Aquarist, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego, CA

http://bit.ly/wlPpue

 

***  Weekly Piracy Report:

 

07.03.2012: 1030 UTC: Posn: 04:12.5N – 006:54.6E, Around 5.8nm off Port

Harcourt Fairway Buoy, Nigeria.

Seven heavily armed robbers in a speed boat approached a chemical tanker

underway. The tanker raised alarm, increased speed and set course away

from land. The armed naval guards onboard the vessel made their presence

known. Later, the robbers aborted the attempted attack and moved away.

 

02.03.2012: 1219 UTC: 21:27N – 062:37E: Around 211 nm ENE of Masirah

Island, Oman.

Armed pirates in one skiff hijacked a tanker underway. The hijackers

took hostage 22 crew members and sailed the tanker towards the coast of

Somalia. Further report awaited.

 

30.01.2012: 0500 LT: Posn: 01:05N – 103:30E, 5nm of Karimun, Indonesia.

Two robbers boarded a tanker during STS operations using a rope attached

with hook. The duty pump man noticed the robbers and raised the alarm.

The robbers removed the hook and jumped into the water and escaped in

their small boat empty handed.

 

03.03.2012: 2355 LT: Posn: 17:02.88N-082:25.15E, Kakinada Anchorage,

India. Around ten robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk

carrier via the forecastle. Duty watchmen saw the robbers and raised the

alarm. Seeing crew alertness the robbers escaped in two boats with

stolen ship stores. Master informed Port Control and local agent. No

casualties to crew and no damage to ship.

 

26.02.2012: 0100 LT: Posn: 01:16.1N – 104:17.6E, 11nm from Horsburgh

Lighthouse, Singapore Straits.

An unlit speed boat approached a tug towing a barge. The speed boat came

alongside the tug and four robbers boarded the tug while two remained in

the boat. The robbers wearing masks and armed with guns and knives took

hostage C/E and 3/E who did not know the robbers had boarded. The 2/O on

bridge noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. All crew except the

bridge crew, who were guarded by some robbers were taken hostage. They

then stole crew and ship’s properties and cash and escaped in the

waiting boat.

 

28.02.2012: 0550 UTC: Posn: 16:03.9N – 058:58.9E, Around 280nm ExS of

Salalah, Oman, (Off Somalia).

While underway, a chemical tanker spotted 3-4 pirates in a skiff heading

towards her at a speed more than 20kts. Alarm raised, evasive maneouvres

made, fire pumps activated, armed security team made their presence. The

skiff later stopped their approach and the chemical tanker continued her

passage. A mother vessel was seen in the vicinity.

 

29.02.2012: 2110 UTC: Posn: 04:20.0N – 005:47.0E, around 5nm off

Baylesa, Nigeria.

Seven to eight armed robbers in a boat chased and fired upon a chemical

tanker underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered on bridge and all access to

accommodation secured from inside. The robbers chased the tanker for

around an hour before aborting and moving away. All crew safe. Ship

sustained gun shot damages.

 

29.02.2012: 1745 LT: Posn: 21:44N – 091:37E, 12NM West of Kutubdia

Island, Bangladesh.

Robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Robbers stole ship’s stores

and escaped unnoticed. Master informed port authority and local agent.

 

28.02.2012: 1510 UTC: Posn: 04:12N – 006:56E, 3nm from Fairway Buoy Port

Harcourt, Nigeria.

Eight pirates armed with guns in a wooden boat boarded and started

firing towards the bridge and galley on an anchored refrigerated cargo

ship. The pirates ransacked the ship and stole crew cash, personnel

effects and ship cash and properties. They took hostage the Master and

C/E and escaped. The ship informed the local authorities through the

agents and sailed to a safe distance without the presence of Master and

C/E onboard. One crew wounded and one crew unaccounted for.

 

30.01.2012: 0230 LT: Posn: 04:45S – 011:48E, Pointe Noire Anchorage, The

Congo.

Five robbers in a canoe approached an anchored guard vessel during heavy

rain. One of the robbers boarded the vessel and stole ship’s stores. C/O

on watch noticed the robber with a long knife on the main deck and

raised the alarm. Crew mustered and shouted at the robber who jumped

overboard and escaped with his accomplices. Incident reported to the

local police and port authorities.

 

***  Ball cap of the week:   Saab Group

 

***  Coffee mug of the week:   Pennsylvania Association of Realtors

 

***  T-shirt of the week:   ManTech International Corporation

 

***  Musical guest artist of the week:  White on Rice

 

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