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2014 IABC World Conference
8–11 June 2014
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada
Engage, Transform, Ignite
Get ready to engage your brain, transform your thinking and ignite your creativity!
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JOTW 19-2014
May 12, 2014
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,015
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
– Winston Churchill
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*** This week’s top job:
A JOTW Can’t Wait opportunity…
TECHNICAL WRITING POSITION, transit consulting firm, Washington, DC
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1.) TECHNICAL WRITING POSITION, transit consulting firm, Washington, DC
2.) Assistant Editor, Saudi Aramco World (Corporate Communications Advisor III), Public Affairs/Publications Group, Aramco Services Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, Houston, Texas
3.) Account Supervisor/Senior Account Supervisor, Widmeyer/Finn Partners, Washington, DC
4.) Director of Marketing & Communications, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR
5.) Vice President, West End Strategy, Washington, DC
6.) Director, West End Strategy, Washington, DC
7.) Assistant Director of Alumni Relations – Communications, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
8.) Online Managing Editor, WAMU 88.5 FM/American University, Washington, DC 20016, Applications can be submitted online at jobs.american.edu.
9.) Sr Account Executive, Vantage PR, Orlando, FL
10.) Digital Communications Director, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
11.) .NET Web Developer (for in house marketing design group), Segal Group, Princeton, NJ
12.) Writer/Editor with Creative Writing/Government Proposal experience, Computech, Bethesda, MD
13.) Marketing Manager, Management Concepts, Tysons Corner, Va.
14.) Head of Communications, Americas, Lockheed Martin, Reston, VA
15.) Social Media Analyst, Blackbird Technologies Inc., Herndon, VA
16.) Communications Specialist – Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Noblis, Washington, DC
17.) Social Content Strategist, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
18.) Sr. Digital Content Strategist, Social Channel Management, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
19.) Sr. Digital Content Strategist, Content Creation, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
20.) Communications Assistant, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
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*** Let’s get to the jobs:
A JOTW Can’t Wait opportunity:
1.) TECHNICAL WRITING POSITION, transit consulting firm, Washington, DC
Full-time, multi-year position at a well-established transit consulting firm, with full benefits including highly subsidized medical coverage.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an related discipline; five years of applicable experience; transit or railroad experience desirable; engineers with excellent technical writing skills are also acceptable.
Oral communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and team player, capable of carrying out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision. Writing samples must accompany your resume.
Responsibilities: Prepare technical specifications and other documents for railcar components and materials that will be included with our client’s procurement documents.
Respondents should submit to: resumes9090@gmail.com.
2.) Assistant Editor, Saudi Aramco World (Corporate Communications Advisor III), Public Affairs/Publications Group, Aramco Services Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, Houston, Texas
This professional position is assigned as one of two Assistant Editors for Saudi Aramco World magazine.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support, assist and/or, as needed, lead digital and multimedia development, as well as multi-platform publishing transitions and apps including multilingual and mobile publishing development
Assign, coach, edit and supervise production, in print and digital, all aspects of global in-depth features including freelancer correspondence, contract reporting and visuals, archival visuals and multimedia
Collaborate in the creative direction and editing of article concept, scope, research, visuals, design and copy
Produce departmental copy of events calendars, book and music reviews, etc., and contribute to the creative development of historic reader services
Oversee operations, maintenance and Digital Asset Management of the magazine’s 40,000-image online photo archive
Maintain and project a keyboard, social media and personal presence that represents well the Saudi Aramco World brand
Demonstrate high efficiency for administrative tasks and additional assignments
Produce original writing, photography and/or multimedia content as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or similar field of study, required
Master’s Degree in Communications or similar field of study, preferred
Five (5) years broad journalism experience with magazines and/or news media, in print and online
Two (2) years broad editing experience, in print and online
Knowledge or demonstrable interest in global Arab and Islamic cultures through heritage, travel, study or all three highly desirable
Must have capacity for cross-media narrative eloquence
Must have curiosity and pragmatic knowledge about media trends
Must have outstanding command of English and visual literacy
Strong intercultural communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of print production and pre-press processes and standards preferred
Must have strong electronic interpersonal communication skills, work habits, work ethic, ability to adhere to company work hours, company policies and standard business etiquette
Must have the ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to Windows/MS Office workstation, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; scanners, fax machine
Familiarity with current and emerging multiplatform media technology
NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED
https://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/about.us/job.opportunities.htm
*** From Alanna Goslin:
Hi Ned,
Can you please include these communications positions in your career letter
Widmeyer/Finn Partners seeks a Senior Account Supervisor to join our Prek-12 Education team in Washington, DC
Thanks,
Alanna
ALANNA GOSLIN
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
NEW YORK, NY
3.) Account Supervisor/Senior Account Supervisor, Widmeyer/Finn Partners, Washington, DC
http://www.finnpartners.com/we-inspire/join-us/account-supervisor-senior-account.html
4.) Director of Marketing & Communications, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR
5.) Vice President, West End Strategy, Washington, DC
Are you committed to creating social change? Do you understand the critical role the news media can play in influencing policy and raising national awareness? West End Strategy Team is seeking an experienced media professional with 15+ years of work experience to help lead the firm’s work. This position is geared toward someone with strong management skills and a strategic mind that understands the modern media landscape. We are looking for someone who not only knows how to get a news story or op-ed placed, but also understands how to then use that story to advance the client’s goals even further. These skills will be used to advance a positive progressive agenda on social justice issues including immigration, human rights, the advancement of women and girls, LGBT equality, peace in the Middle East, and interfaith cooperation, among others.
West End Strategy Team is a full-service strategic communications firm that offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes message development, media relations, online strategy, marketing and crisis communications. A successful candidate will join a team drawn from Capitol Hill, state government, journalism, the non-profit world, political campaigns, and business.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 15 years of work experience in the area of communications with an agency, a non-profit, on Capitol Hill or in the administration and/or on a political campaign
- Experience managing both projects and staff
- An ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically in terms of client needs and the broader media landscape
- An understanding of how to use earned media, paid media, and social media to advance a client’s goal
- A strategic thinker capable of seeing and developing opportunities for clients that they may not see for themselves
- Established contacts with the national media and a working knowledge of the Washington and national media landscape
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a finely tuned attention to detail
- A desire to help develop junior and mid-level staff
- An understanding and feel for the progressive non-profit community
- Creative thinking and a good sense of humor
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
- Act as a liaison between your clients and the news media
- Lead client teams and manage staff resources
- Develop written materials to support your client’s communications goals including press releases, media advisories, op-eds, talking points, and social media and other online content
- Create and implement media outreach strategies including building press lists and reaching out to reporters and vendors
- Networking with the non-profit community in support of client and business opportunities
- Build marketing campaigns using social media, advertising, and other tools to advance a client’s goals
- Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a bonus structure for business development. Benefits include health, dental and a 401k plan.
Application process:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, and a writing sample such as a press release or op-ed. Materials should be submitted to jobs@westendstrategy.com. Please write: “Vice President” in the subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. All applications will be kept confidential.
http://www.westendstrategy.com/career-opportunities/
6.) Director, West End Strategy, Washington, DC
Are you committed to creating social change? Do you understand the critical role the news media can play in influencing policy and raising national awareness? West End Strategy Team is seeking an experienced media professional with at least five years of experience who understands the modern media landscape and is interested in using that experience to advance a positive progressive agenda on social justice issues including immigration, human rights, the advancement of women and girls, LGBT equality, peace in the Middle East, and interfaith cooperation, among others.
West End Strategy Team is a full-service strategic communications firm that offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes message development, media relations, online strategy, marketing and crisis communications. A successful candidate will join a team drawn from Capitol Hill, state government, journalism, the non-profit world, political campaigns, and business.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years of work experience in the area of communications with an agency, a non-profit, on Capitol Hill and/or on a political campaign. This is not an entry-level job, but rather geared toward someone looking to move to the next stage in his or her career.
- Established contacts with the national media and a working knowledge of the Washington and national media landscape
- Strong written and oral communication skills with a finely tuned attention to detail
- Experience developing media strategies
- A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
- A desire to learn new skills that can be used to help clients create social change
- Creative thinking and a good sense of humor
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
- Work as a team member on account teams
- Act as a liaison between your clients and the news media
- Develop written materials to support your client’s communications goals including press releases, media advisories, op-eds talking points and social media and other online content
- Create and implement media outreach strategies including building press lists and reaching out to reporters
- Build marketing campaigns using social media, advertising, and other tools to advance a client’s goals
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a bonus structure for business development. Benefits include health, dental and a 401k plan.
Application process:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, and a writing sample such as a press release or op-ed. Your sample should include a press release or op-ed, and a strategic memo. Materials should be submitted to jobs@westendstrategy.com. Please write: “Director” in the subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. All applications will be kept confidential.
http://www.westendstrategy.com/career-opportunities/
7.) Assistant Director of Alumni Relations – Communications, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
*** From Cathleen Williams:
Hello,
I’d like to include our vacancy in the next newsletter. The information is below.
Thanks for including!
Cathleen Williams
8.) Online Managing Editor, WAMU 88.5 FM/American University, Washington, DC 20016, Applications can be submitted online at jobs.american.edu.
*** From Carolina Galli:
9.) Sr Account Executive, Vantage PR, Orlando, FL
http://hoojobs.com/job/1932/senior-account-executive-tech-pr/
10.) Digital Communications Director, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
http://hoojobs.com/job/1935/director-digital-communications/
11.) .NET Web Developer (for in house marketing design group), Segal Group, Princeton, NJ
http://hoojobs.com/job/1936/net-web-developer-for-in-house-marketing-design-group/
*** From Pat Valdata:
For JOTW.
Cheers,
Pat
12.) Writer/Editor with Creative Writing/Government Proposal experience, Computech, Bethesda, MD
Computech is a three-decade young company of results-oriented, IT application software professionals. We are committed to delivering impactful solutions for our customers, and doing so efficiently. Over the last several years we have set our sights on changing the industry through our customer engagements. You see, we believe that lasting improvement is possible only through doing the work. We are seeking a professional to help us tell the story.
The right person for our team will engage proactively with our staff – and with our industry partners – to showcase the amazing results achieved with our customers. This person will be skilled and experienced in IT business and proposal communication. He/she will enjoy generating meaningful business results through writing/editing proposal content, leading proposal efforts, as well as writing articles, case studies, customer success stories, white papers, blog posts, user manuals, and whatever other forms are appropriate. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in marketing communication in the software application industry.
Responsibilities:
- Winning Proposals
o Working closely with the Proposal Manager, write and support development of winning Federal RFPs, RFQs, task orders, and RFIs
o Write content for executive summaries, management sections, technical responses, past performances, and resumes compliant with RFP requirements
o Assist in proposal development by establishing proposal schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices
o Perform in-depth editing of draft proposal responses for clarity, flow, tone, voice, readability, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling
- Compelling Stories
o Develop, write, and edit materials for IT products and projects including user manuals, case studies, white papers, marketing collateral, and briefings
o Plan, edit, proofread, make or obtain required corrections, and manage production of all outgoing written products
o Assist company executives in researching and preparing written communications and presentations
o Create and edit marketing copy for fact sheets, product data sheets, marketing brochures, corporate collateral, and other sales materials
- Staff Collaboration
o Cultivate contributions from staff
o Using in-depth interview techniques, conduct interviews with internal SMEs to develop compelling stories including project descriptions, award nominations, and customer success stories
o Support staff who possess communication skill in creating raw and finished material
- Industry Partner Collaboration
o Collaborate with marketing and PR staff and partners
o Work with our consultants supporting PR and communication
o Work with industry associations and staff to support papers and presentations
- Thought Leadership Communication
o Help articulate our position through a structured communication plan that aligns with corporate goals
o Assist with framing messages and storytelling to communicate the thoughts of company leaders
o Advance our relevant information and factual materials published by media such as journal articles, case studies, and white papers
Qualifications:
- Ability to understand or learn technical content and transform it into compelling and understandable copy and materials for a business or technical audience
- Strong communication, writing, and editing skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, English/Communications, or a related field
- 5 – 8 years of focused writing experience on technology subject matters
- Direct participation in at least 8 Federal proposals
- A comprehensive understanding of the government procurement process is required
- Proficiency with document and presentation preparation software and workflows
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and provide quick turn-around
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong collaborative/collegial orientation
- Self-motivated and results oriented
Please contact:
Anne Kim
Recruiting Manager
Computech, Inc.
7735 Old Georgetown Road, 12th Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
This position is located in a Metro-accessible MD location. No relocation assistance available. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Computech is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
*** From Racquel White, who got it from Lynn Borkon:
13.) Marketing Manager, Management Concepts, Tysons Corner, Va.
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH14/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MANAGEMENTCONCEPTS&cws=1&rid=864
14.) Head of Communications, Americas, Lockheed Martin, Reston, VA
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25037&siteid=5010&AReq=284463BR
15.) Social Media Analyst, Blackbird Technologies Inc., Herndon, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=132712631
16.) Communications Specialist – Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Noblis, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=133943356
17.) Social Content Strategist, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
Job background and purpose
Haymon Boxing is the world’s leading management team in professional boxing. Headquartered in the Las Vegas, NV, Haymon Boxing looks after the interests of a stable of over 50 world-class fighters including the world’s highest paid athlete, Floyd Mayweather
Haymon Boxing has recently set out some ambitious goals for 2014 including:
• Build “Haymon Boxing” as the preeminent management firm in all of sports.
• Evolve into a more full-service firm, to include supporting fighters with branding, marketing, and digital.
• Create a brand for “Haymon Boxing” such that the Haymon name and brand is synonymous with quality athletes, bouts with integrity, and supreme fan experiences (live and media).
Haymon Boxing is seeking an experienced Social Content Strategist to create, manage, curate and produce social content for Haymon Boxing and select Haymon Sports fighters across digital, social, mobile including text, imagery, and video.
The Social Content Strategist is responsible for implementation of social media strategy, content planning, story ideation, content curation, and editorial publishing for the Haymon brand social channels.
This person works closely with stakeholders, including fighters, across Haymon Boxing to develop social and content strategies that support both brand building and marketing initiatives.
Candidate should be a creative, detail oriented, multi-tasker who actively stays ahead of industry trends in order to contribute to the success of Haymon Boxing in all social environments.
Responsibilities
● Manage the day-to-day messaging, monitoring and moderation of multiple social properties for select Haymon fighters and the Haymon brand
● Help develop social strategy as it relates to messaging, engagement, and the preferences of the fan communities
● Write and execute social posts across a variety of pages/voices
● Create content that appeals to both brand advocates and brand novices
● Work with all business stakeholders across Haymon Boxing to activate brand social platforms in support of their goals
● Craft ongoing consumer-centric editorial that elevates the brand, its athletes and its purpose
● Provide regular updates to business unit partners within Haymon Boxing, ensuring goals are being met and providing recommendations when necessary
● Monitor and report platform updates, bugs, or changes that affect day-to-day execution or overall community management
● Track performance of social media campaigns and content across multiple communities; report and communicate key learnings with brand team members, management and stakeholders across Haymon Boxing.
Desired Skills and Experience
● Minimum of 2-3 years experience in social and digital media management and creation
● Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate digital marketing content into engaging and brand relevant conversations
● Passion for storytelling, listening to what the community has to say, and providing above average experiences in the social space
● Proven competency across social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+, and Pinterest
● Strong understanding of social media analysis and performance tracking
● Superior knowledge of social platforms and tools
● Skilled in content creation platform software including Adobe Creative Suite, and others
● Polished in presentation and communication
● Highly organized and detail oriented with exceptional sense of accountability
● Ability to manage multiple projects and creative ideas in a fast-paced environment
● BA or BS required, preferably with a background in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism
Behavioural competencies
• Uses clear and positive communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of outcomes
• Open and positive to challenges
• Contributes positively to teamworking, working collaboratively
• Contributes views and suggestions without being asked
Qualities:
• Enthusiastic, energetic and willing
• Utterly reliable, with strong work ethic
• Flexible, extremely approachable and good humoured
• Displays the highest levels of integrity
Reports to: Global Head of Digital Content
All inquiries, questions, or resumes should be emailed to this address: jobs@haymonboxing.com.
18.) Sr. Digital Content Strategist, Social Channel Management, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
Job background and purpose
Haymon Boxing is the world’s leading management team in professional boxing. Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Haymon Boxing looks after the interests of a stable of over 50 world-class fighters including the world’s highest paid athlete, Floyd Mayweather
Haymon Boxing has set out some ambitious goals for 2014 including:
• Build “Haymon Boxing” as the preeminent management firm in boxing
• Evolve into a more full-service firm, to include supporting fighters with branding, marketing, and digital.
• Create a brand for “Haymon Boxing” such that the Haymon name and brand is synonymous with quality athletes, bouts with integrity, and supreme fan experiences (live and media).
Haymon Boxing is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Content Strategist to take day to day responsibility for the planning, management and analysis of Haymon Boxing and fighter social media channels and to create, manage, curate and produce content for select Haymon Boxing fighters and Haymon Boxing across digital, social, mobile including text, imagery, and video.
This role is the ultimate opportunity for an experienced digital and social native with deep social media knowledge and big passion for creating social media content. The ideal candidate will know the difference between a follower, influencer and an engaged fan, between a Google +1, Facebook like and Twitter favorite, and will be passionate about showing how social media can deliver real ROI.
This is a hands on role and the successful candidate will be expected to create content as well as oversee the output of the wider team
Key responsibilities
• Social channel management: Create and manage a channel “grid” for Haymon Boxing and fighter content determining what type of content to deliver across each channel, when to deliver content and to whom – and where and when a social channel shouldn’t be used at all
• Social media Insights: Track and optimize social media activity and trends. Uncover insights that will help to evolve our digital and social media efforts. Maintain expertise in emerging platforms.
• Campaign management: Oversee compelling social media campaigns to build far loyalty and preference.
• Content development: Work with the brand and fighters to create compelling content and maximize its exposure through social media initiatives.
• Brand Development: In partnership with the Sr. Digital Content Editor, shepherd the Haymon Boxing brand to iconic status, thoughtfully and carefully managing its social media personality and voice.
• Social Media Strategy: Support the Global Head of Digital Content in defining and evangelize Haymon Boxing’s social media strategy with both internal and external partners. Demonstrate thought leadership and expertise.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Develop and support digital and social content that deliver on brand and business related KPIs and metrics, including growth and improvement over time; brand awareness, sentiment, etc.
• Educate internal teams and stakeholders on social and marketing channel value, best practices and on-going evolution implications
• Lead the development of communications in social media channels around brand vision, brand innovation, fighter promotion, and event-driven content, ensuring there is effective narrative to support Haymon’s leadership position
• Forge strong relationships with stable of fighters and talent within the Haymon Boxing organization.
• Stay abreast and current on social and mobile marketing opportunities
• Work with activation teams to socialize all media; must have knowledge of how all media can be enhanced by social amplification
• Deliver digital content team POVs
• Lead content team in thoughts to continually evolve content platforms, content streams, and content types
• Maintain knowledge of key social media tools, best practices and emerging trends, including:
• Social Platforms
• Content, Community and Workflow Management tools
• Social media activation (paid, earned and owned)
• Social media measurement/analytics
• Influencer outreach
• Develop/Maintain knowledge of mobile landscape, marketing tactics and trends
Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelors degree and at least 5-8+ years of experience in developing content for multiple channels
• A passion for social media and understanding of user behaviour and expectations in social channels
• A track record of developing, researching and writing high-quality content in both short- and long-form for digital media
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills
• Knowledge and understanding of content management and publishing procedures
• Basic technical understanding of CMS, databases and basic publishing software
• Be able to take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities, identify gaps and recommend on-going improvements in how social channels can be managed.
Behavioral competencies
• Uses clear and positive communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of outcomes
• Ability to make decisions with referral upward if issues are of significant impact
• Open and positive to challenges
• Contributes positively to teamworking, working collaboratively
• Contributes views and suggestions without being asked
• Self starter, able to pick up tasks without significant supervision
• Focused on delivery
Qualities:
• Enthusiastic, energetic and willing
• Utterly reliable, with strong work ethic
• Highly resilient, patient and able to work under pressure
• Flexible, extremely approachable and good humoured
• Displays the highest levels of integrity
• Demonstrates a commitment to deliver excellent results
• Demonstrates enjoyment in their work
• Flexible and adaptable through change
• Loyal and self motivated.
Reports to: Global Head of Digital Content
All inquiries, questions, or resumes should be emailed to this address: jobs@haymonboxing.com.
19.) Sr. Digital Content Strategist, Content Creation, Haymon Boxing HQ, Las Vegas, NV.
Job background and purpose
Haymon Boxing is the world’s leading management team in professional boxing. Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Haymon Boxing looks after the interests of a stable of over 50 world-class fighters including the world’s highest paid athlete, Floyd Mayweather
Haymon Boxing has recently set out some ambitious goals for 2014 including:
• Build “Haymon Boxing” as the preeminent management firm in boxing
• Evolve into a more full-service firm, to include supporting fighters with branding, marketing, and digital.
• Create a brand for “Haymon Boxing” such that the Haymon name and brand is synonymous with quality athletes, bouts with integrity, and supreme fan experiences (live and media).
Haymon Boxing is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Content Strategist to take day to day responsibility for the overall quality, consistency and accuracy of Haymon Boxing content and to create, manage, curate and produce content for select Haymon Boxing fighters and Haymon Boxing across digital, social, mobile including text, imagery, and video.
This role is the ultimate opportunity for an experienced content creator with multi-online channel content production and publishing experience. The ideal candidate will be a true jack-or-jill-of-all-trades who will know how to write and edit great copy for web, mobile and social channels and create brilliant audio visual content, whether video, photography or using multimedia software such as the Adobe suite. The candidate should understand CMS systems (ie. WordPress, Drupal, etc.) and how to leverage them to create and publish best-in-class digital and social content. This is a hands on role and the successful candidate will be expected to create content as well as oversee the output of the wider team
Key Responsibilities
• Quality assurance. Provide quality assurance of all content deliverables (including proofreading) and maintain a consistent voice and tone throughout all digital channels and assets
• Social content creation. Lead the creation and execute tactical social content strategies that build audiences, drive engagement and amplify reach including managing daily content and content calendars for internal and client social channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Vine
Day to Day Responsibilities
• General content creation and management. Manage the execution of Haymon Boxing content strategies, including writing and editing clear and consistent content across earned, owned, paid and social media for a variety of digital tactics, including, websites, microsites, social networks, mobile, banners, online communities, etc.
• Contributor management. Assist in managing a group of regular contributors to the web site, including ghost writing and producing fighter-focused content.
• SEO management. Apply SEO best practices in the development of website content in order to create sites that both feature strong keyword usage and are highly relevant to potential search queries
• Editorial leadership. Support the Global Head of Content in setting the editorial vision and creative direction for all content-related efforts with initial focus on social channels.
• Strategic direction. Support the Global Head of Content in determining content strategy and utilize expertise and insights from all available stakeholders to determine the ideal digital content networks, channels and tactics to meet or exceed business KPIs
Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelors degree and at least 5-8+ years of experience in developing content for multiple channels
• A passion for social media and understanding of user behaviour and expectations in social channels
• A track record of developing, researching and writing high-quality content in both short- and long-form for digital media
• The proven ability to develop content ideas – from initial content to content reuse – conduct research, and interview both internal and external subject-matter experts
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills
• Knowledge and understanding of content management and publishing procedures
• Basic technical understanding of CMS, databases and basic publishing software
• Familiarity with SEO content strategies
• Be able to take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities, identify gaps and recommend on-going improvements in how content can be managed.
Behavioral competencies
• Uses clear and positive communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use initiative and take ownership of outcomes
• Ability to make decisions with ability to escalate to higher management if issues are of significant impact
• Open and positive to challenges
• Contributes positively to teamworking, working collaboratively
• Contributes views and suggestions without being asked
• Self starter, able to pick up tasks without significant supervision
• Focused on delivery
Qualities:
• Enthusiastic, energetic and willing
• Utterly reliable, with strong work ethic
• Highly resilient, patient and able to work under pressure
• Flexible, extremely approachable and good humoured
• Displays the highest levels of integrity
• Demonstrates a commitment to deliver excellent results
• Demonstrates enjoyment in their work
• Flexible and adaptable through change
• Loyal and self motivated.
All inquiries, questions, or resumes should be emailed to this address: jobs@haymonboxing.com.
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
20.) Communications Assistant, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/6542
*** Weekly Alternative Selections:
None this week.
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
078-14 07.05.2014: 0241 LT: Posn: 01:28.7N – 104:40.0E, Around 15nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia.
Alert crew on board an anchored product tanker noticed four persons armed with knives near the poop deck and raised the alarm. Hearing the alarm the persons escaped without stealing anything.
077-14 05.05.2014: 2155 LT: Posn: 22:08N – 091:46E, Chittagong Roads, Bangladesh.
30 robbers in a boat armed with long knives approached an anchored chemical tanker. Four robbers boarded the tanker and cut off the aft mooring rope. Alarm raised, crew mustered in the accommodation and Coast Guard informed. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers stole a lifebuoy and escaped. A patrol boat came to the location and made a search.
076-14 04.05.2014: 0420 LT: Posn: 01:27.2N – 104:35.2E, Around 13nm North of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia.
Duty A/B on routine rounds on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed the steering gear room’s door open. Upon approaching, he saw a robber escaping over the railing and informed the bridge. Alarm raised and all crew mustered. Upon searching the vessel it was discovered that ship’s engine spares were stolen. A security message was broadcast to ships in the vicinity.
075-14 05.05.2014: 0320 LT: Posn: 08:29.4N – 013:13.3W, Berth No.2, Freetown Port, Sierra Leone.
Five robbers armed with knives in a boat approached a berthed bulk carrier. Two robbers boarded the ship and took hostage the duty cadet on rounds. They then cut off and stole the aft mooring ropes before releasing the cadet and escaping. On being released the cadet informed the duty officer who raised the alarm.
074-14 03.05.2014: 0310 LT: Posn: 01:24.4N – 104:41.2E, Around 12nm NNE of Pulau Bintan, Indonesia.
Duty A/B on routine rounds on board an anchored chemical tanker noticed a boat alongside the port quarter and saw five robbers attempting to board the vessel via a rope attached to a hook. The A/B informed the OOW via walkie-talkie who raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers aborted the attempted boarding and escaped in their boat.
*** Watch cap of the week: USS Zumwalt DDG 1000
*** Coffee Mug of the week: Wagner College – Staten Island, New York
*** Hockey- shirt of the week: Boston Bruins
*** Musical guest artist of the week: The Electric Eels
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