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IABC World Conference 2014
San Francisco, California
14-17 June 2015
“Changing the Landscape: Informing the future.”
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JOTW 52-2014
December 29, 2014
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,047
“I once wanted to become an atheist, but I gave up – they have no holidays.”
– Henny Youngman
*** Welcome to the JOTW network.
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*** In this issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Director of Corporate Communications-Real Estate-Immediate Hire, Chicago, IL
2.) HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, Fairfax County, Fairfax, VA
3.) Graphic Designer/Creative Director, Webolutions, Greenwood Village, CO
4.) Digital Media Production Coordinator, Denver Broncos Football Club, Denver, Colo.
5.) Global Social Media Manager, Bose Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts
6.) Manager, Public Affairs, Kennametal, Latrobe, PA
7.) Marketing Communications Manager – Americas, A. Schulman, Inc., Fairlawn, OH
8.) Policy Communications Specialist, Teacher Talent, Denver Public Schools, Denver, Colorado
9.) Editorial Assistant, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA
10.) PR Manager, Signal, Chicago, IL
11.) Marketing Communications Leader – Power Generation Services, GE Power & Water, Marietta, Georgia
12.) Editorial Assistant/ Internet Researcher, JoVE, Cambridge, MA
13.) Editorial Assistant, Annie’s, DRG, Berne, IN
14.) Media Relations Account Executive, Marketing Maven Public Relations, Inc., Camarillo, California
15.) Media Relations and Communications Officer (FPDS), The Canadian Consulate General in New York, New York, NY
16.) Metro Editor, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, CA
17.) Assistant Coordinator for Multimedia Marketing and Communications, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
18.) Communications Consultant – Corporate, Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
19.) Sr. Manager / Associate Director, Medical Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
20.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
21.) Content & Community Management Specialist, Sprinklr Creative Lab, NY, NY
22.) Manager Community Experience, Walgreens, Chicago, IL
23.) Corporate Communications Coordinator, Brazeau County, Alberta, Canada
24.) Assistant, Editorial, National Geographic Society, Washington, DC
25.) Publicity Assistant – Riverhead, Penguin Random House U.S.A, New York, NY
26.) Digital Marketing Manager II, Tractor Supply Company, Brentwood, Tennessee
27.) Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Manager, Depomed, Inc., Newark, CA
28.) Media Relations/Communications Manager, NSF International, Ann Arbor, Michigan
29.) Director of Marketing and Communications, College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
30.) Director/Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Dynavax Technologies, Berkley, CA
31.) Senior Director, Corporate Communications, CoStar Group, Washington DC
32.) Global Brand Communications Director MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
33.) Director/Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Dynavax Technologies, Berkley, CA
34.) Vice President of Communications, Conservation International (CI), Arlington, Virginia
35.) Public Information Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC
36.) Director/Sr. Manager Global Communications, West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, PA
37.) Sr. Communications Specialist, Ashland, Wilmington, DE
38.) Director of Communications and Marketing, Cultural Data Project, Philadelphia, PA
39.) Sewer Services Worker, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), Washington, DC
*** Weekly Piracy Report
Here’s the link for the newsletter on the website:
http://www.nedsjotw.com/2014/12/29/jotw-52-2014/
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
None this week.
*** 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. You can include a photo, too! There is no waiting list. And it’s free! Submit yours today!
*** Global Communications Association
9th India Conference 8-9 January 2015
JW Marriott
Bangalore, India
https://www.gcaconference.com/speaker.html
*** IABC World Conference 2014
San Francisco, California
14-17 June 2015
Come explore new ways of approaching communication with some of the most innovative thinkers and visionary leaders of our time. With this year’s theme, “Changing the Landscape: Informing the future,” you will experience sessions that will stimulate your thinking. Gain ideas you can put to work now. By attending the IABC World Conference, you will: Increase your network with over 1,200 participants in attendance.
*** Gold Quill 2015
It’s time for the 2015 IABC Gold Quill Awards and a chance to reflect on the great work you do as communication professionals, teams and agencies around the world.
This year’s program challenges you to reach for the stars! Show us the strategies, programs and tactics that helped deliver success for your organization and allow us to acknowledge that world-class effort and achievement.
The IABC Gold Quill Awards recognize the breadth and depth of the communication professional’s role. Awards are offered in categories that span the gamut of communication management, skills, research and training. And just as important as winning awards, we know our entrants use this opportunity to get feedback from senior evaluators that can lead to continuous improvement and professional development.
More information on the program and these changes are available in the Gold Quill brochure and website (http://gq.iabc.com/). We also encourage you to review the Midas Touch Guide to create your submission and understand how it will be judged.
*** Out for Blood
The pursuit of life for the wounded on the fighting fronts of World War II
by Anastasia Kirby Lundquist
https://www.createspace.com/4230898
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
Dec 29 – January 1, Auburndale, Mass.
January 20-22, San Diego, Calif.
January 26-29, Genoa, Italy
January 3, Naples, Italy
January 30-February 3, Chania, Crete, Greece
February 3-4, Rota Spain
March 15-20, Accra, Ghana
April 22-27, Los Angeles, Calif.
*** Your Very Next Step!
The December 2014 issue of YVNS newsletter is posted at
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2014/12/12/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-december-2014/
*** Let’s get to the jobs:
*** From Debbie Dodge:
Hi, Ned
Below is a new job posting from Lynn Hazan & Associates.
Thanks, Debbie
Debbie Dodge
Lynn Hazan & Associates
1.) Director of Corporate Communications-Real Estate-Immediate Hire, Chicago, IL
Enthusiastic self-starter needed for Communications Director.
See http://lhazan.com/job-opening/director-communications-real-estate-chicago/
*** From Gina Ash:
Greetings,
We have an exciting position opening at Fairfax County that we’d love for you to include in the next newsletter. I pasted the short version of it below, and have also attached it as a Word doc and a PDF so you can use whichever works out best for you. Thanks in advance for your consideration! And happy holidays…
Gina Ash
Communications Specialist
Dept of Human Resources
Fairfax County, Fairfax, VA
2.) HEALTH DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, Fairfax County, Fairfax, VA
Health Department, Job # 14-02096
The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking an individual to direct, design and implement public health communication activities. Responsible for researching, coordinating and providing timely, accurate and effective information regarding emergency incidents and other sensitive public health matters to: the news media: general public; government employees; regional, state, and federal partner organizations; and other stakeholders. Executes a full range of internal and external communication activities including communication planning and strategy, VFOIA, production of public health educational materials and online communications. Utilizes digital and online tools, including websites and social media platforms, to communicate with target audiences. Interacts directly with the Board of Supervisors and County Executive’s Office on behalf of the Health Department. Provides strategic communication leadership for the department. Supervises professional communication specialists.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in management and supervision with a minimum of five years in a related field (i.e., public health and safety) as a first responder communicator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the field of public health. Experience preparing news releases and publications, developing information programs and public speaking. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, the press, employees, senior management and elected officials. Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated systemic and strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Evening and weekend work may be required. As a first responder department, may be required to respond to department’s needs 24/7. Must complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within six months of employment. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving check to the satisfaction of the employer.
TO APPLY: Apply online at agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty by the closing deadline of 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2015.
3.) Graphic Designer/Creative Director, Webolutions, Greenwood Village, CO
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9562,31738,0&S=ioksoioruwr#j121514_6
4.) Digital Media Production Coordinator, Denver Broncos Football Club, Denver, Colo.
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9562,31738,0&S=ioksoioruwr#j121514_3
5.) Global Social Media Manager, Bose Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts
http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/21489721
6.) Manager, Public Affairs, Kennametal, Latrobe, PA
http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/21428462/
7.) Marketing Communications Manager – Americas, A. Schulman, Inc., Fairlawn, OH
http://careers.prweekus.com/jobseeker/job/21491254/
8.) Policy Communications Specialist, Teacher Talent, Denver Public Schools, Denver, Colorado
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/index.cfm?PID=805&ID=9562,31754,0&S=ioksoioruwr#j121514_5
9.) Editorial Assistant, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA
10.) PR Manager, Signal, Chicago, IL
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21577700
11.) Marketing Communications Leader – Power Generation Services, GE Power & Water, Marietta, Georgia
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/networks/vertical/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=20500960
12.) Editorial Assistant/ Internet Researcher, JoVE, Cambridge, MA
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/JoVE/jobs/Editorial-Assistant-dd2ea47e24f324d3
13.) Editorial Assistant, Annie’s, DRG, Berne, IN
14.) Media Relations Account Executive, Marketing Maven Public Relations, Inc., Camarillo, California
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/networks/vertical/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=21077658&n=54
15.) Media Relations and Communications Officer (FPDS), The Canadian Consulate General in New York, New York, NY
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21236208
16.) Metro Editor, The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, CA
http://jobview.monster.com/Metro-Editor-Job-San-Francisco-CA-US-143889068.aspx
17.) Assistant Coordinator for Multimedia Marketing and Communications, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21643689
18.) Communications Consultant – Corporate, Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/21493704
19.) Sr. Manager / Associate Director, Medical Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
http://careers.vrtx.com/jobs/descriptions/-job-1-4792658
20.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA
*** From Jessica Gioglio
Hi Ned,
I’ve always enjoyed JOTW and would like to submit an open role on my team for consideration.
Content & Community Management Specialist for Sprinklr in NYC. 2+ years experience and must be knowledgeable in automotive and motorsports.
jessica gioglio
head of creative lab l sprinklr
21.) Content & Community Management Specialist, Sprinklr Creative Lab, NY, NY
The Creative Lab at Sprinklr is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Content & Community Management Specialist in its New York City office to create social media content and manage multiple social media channels for a vibrant community of community of auto, motorsport and sports enthusiasts.
Working with a close-knit team, the ideal candidate will come with hands on in-house, agency or publishing experience and have a genuine interest in cars, motorcycles, automotive performance, sports and pop culture. Past experience creating social media content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is required. This role will also require experience managing an engaged social media community, including responding to and moderating comments, escalating customer service issues and handing reactive situations.
This individual will also be responsible for supporting the client team with day-day deliverables and communication with the client as needed. Previous experience with the Sprinklr platform preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Community Management 50%
- Responsible for managing social presence across platform including and not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Responsible for driving engagement – creating conversations, acknowledging user base, monitoring inbound and outbound messaging within Sprinklr.
- Stay on top of trending topics or other social trends to leverage accordingly for brand content.
- Crisis/reputation management – monitor issues related with the brand and/or partners that may have an impact via social and need to be addressed.
- Share and address customer service type messages received via social with appropriate parties.
- Manage Q&A doc updates with updated messaging with client as needed.
Content Development & Publishing 30%
- Develop editorial calendar to align brand, program, sponsorship and retail initiatives with social and prioritize accordingly – including but not limited to polls, trivia tied to brand and partnerships and utilize multimedia content.
- Develop social media content as needed, including copywriting, sourcing images, plus light design work, such as making collages, cropping images and re-sizing images for different social media channels, etc.
- Responsible for programming and publishing content across social media channels within Sprinklr platform.
- Manage content approval process in Sprinklr platform
Administration 20%
- Assist in preparation of client-facing decks and research assignments
- Conduct competitive and industry research for client in the social/digital space
- Support client team in all aspects of plan development, reporting and analytics
- Support with day-to-day client interaction
- Coordinate all client deliverables
Requirements
Minimum 2 years working in a content and community management role for publisher, brand or digital agency. Experience with Sprinklr platform preferred.
- Excellent listening, verbal and written creative communication skills
- Deep understanding of the ecosystem on various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Experience managing an engaged social media community.
- Experience & willingness to develop original content as needed to drive community engagement.
- Team oriented and willingness to handle multiple projects at one time.
- Active social presence.
- Passionate for auto, motorcycles, motorsport, performance vehicles and sports.
- Extremely strong organizational and time management skills .
https://hire.jobvite.com/Jobvite/Jobvite.aspx?m=nBWHkrwu
22.) Manager Community Experience, Walgreens, Chicago, IL
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21635451
23.) Corporate Communications Coordinator, Brazeau County, Alberta, Canada
http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/21391194
24.) Assistant, Editorial, National Geographic Society, Washington, DC
25.) Publicity Assistant – Riverhead, Penguin Random House U.S.A, New York, NY
http://createyourowncareer.de/Job/247176/Publicity-Assistant-_-Riverhead.html
26.) Digital Marketing Manager II, Tractor Supply Company, Brentwood, Tennessee
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21653710
27.) Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Manager, Depomed, Inc., Newark, CA
http://www.biospace.com/jobs/job-listing/investor-relations-corporate-communications-manager-340004
28.) Media Relations/Communications Manager, NSF International, Ann Arbor, Michigan
http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/21490402
29.) Director of Marketing and Communications, College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
The College of Forestry invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Director of Marketing and Communication position. Reappointments are at the discretion of the Dean.
The Director of Marketing and Communications provides leadership and direction for comprehensive marketing, external relations, alumni engagement and outreach strategies for Oregon State’s world-renowned College of Forestry, the Institute for Working Forest Landscapes (IWFL) research programs, and the newly launched Center for Advanced Wood Products Design and Manufacturing related to new wood building technologies. A member of the Dean’s Executive Team, this position requires a seasoned communications professional experienced in strategic message/content development, crisis/executive communications and public/media relations in support of an integrated brand marketing and communications strategy.
Working closely with the Dean, the College Executive Team, the College’s academic departments, and Oregon State University Marketing leadership, this position will lead the development and implementation of key messaging and communications strategies. The Director is responsible for advising College leadership on communication strategies and messages for key initiatives around the College’s strategic vision and educational, research and outreach mission.
The Director will strategically use communications to help promote the national and international preeminence of CoF/IWFL faculty, education, research and outreach; to recruit students at all levels; to enhance the ability of the College to garner public and private resources; to enable the College to develop stronger industry relationships; and to help develop deeper and broader relationships with alumni.
The Director will serve as liaison to and manage marketing communications efforts within the academic units of the College, interpret and integrate market research into messaging and communications strategies, manage development of collateral materials utilizing print and electronic/web media as appropriate, serve as a central point of contact for marketing communications for the College/IWFL, and provide general guidance for scientific writing and publishing.
Position Duties 40% – Strategic Marketing Communications:
– Provide brand leadership, planning and strategic communications guidance to elevate the college’s reputation with targeted audience groups, including prospective students and their parents, alumni and donors, relevant industries, legislators and government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
– Develop and oversee implementation of College’s integrated marketing and communications plan and objectives, in coordination with University Marketing objectives, including brand management strategies, messaging, and metrics to measure progress.
– Create, disseminate and manage production of strategic print and digital marketing materials for the College/IWFL and their programs, with an emphasis on student recruitment, alumni engagement and research promotion.
– Develop and analyze market research to inform strategic communications planning.
– Manage editorial calendar for content distribution on various platforms, including the College website, with a focus on the home page, key landing pages and social networks. Collaborate with academic departments, Communications and IT teams to optimize content for digital platforms.
– Oversee the College’s presence on social media platforms to support marketing and engagement priorities, including student recruitment and alumni engagement.
– Coordinate the development and execution of the College’s internal branding plan and related department/unit level communications policies.
– Support dean and executive communications through the development of strategic messages, content and integrated planning.
– Work with, and represent the College’s marketing/communications interests to, Oregon State’s University Relations and Marketing, Government Affairs offices, the OSU Alumni Association, and OSU Foundation.
30% – External Relations/Media/PR Communications:
– Oversee coordinated and integrated public relations efforts to maximize stakeholder relationships and advance the College’s academic, research and outreach mission.
– Collaborate with OSU Alumni Association, CoF Departments, leadership team and Foundation to create and implement alumni engagement communications, events and activities, including biannual “Focus” alumni magazine and College’s annual report.
– Work with University News & Communications and the College Research Office to proactively create and place earned media stories, and assist the Dean in reviewing media stories.
– Direct creation of newsletters and annual reports to strategic audiences, covering College research, outreach and educational impact.
– Coordinate creation of public presentation materials for the Dean and executive team; write briefings, talking points, occasional news releases or backgrounders, and leadership communications.
– Work with the College’s Research office to understand and communicate the variety of research impacts across IWFL research areas.
– Collaborate with Extension and Experiment Station Communications to promote Statewide Public Service activities.
15% – Leadership and Team Management:
– Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Marketing/External Relations team and manage a team of 2+ classified/unclassified and student employees (as needed).
– Collaboratively work with senior institutional leadership and catalyze discussions across the College relative to strategic communications and outreach issues/challenges unique to building and sustaining the CoF brand.
– Oversee budgets and make recommendations to leadership to support marketing plan.
– Make recommendations and observations about college policies or offerings that may have direct impact on the reputation and perception of the college, for leadership consideration.
– Develop strategic communications plans and other strategy documents.
15% – Supervision:
– Manage professional staff assisting faculty/students with dissemination of their research findings including writing consultation for scholars; preparation, editing and formatting of journal manuscripts; copyright requirements and related legal issues; and document archiving/distribution, including publications produced as part of the CoF/IWFL series.
– Coordinate and oversee freelance professionals, including writers, photographers, videographers and others working on College marketing projects.
– Hire and train employees; assign and review work; establish goals for each position and assess performance through completion of written evaluations; act on disciplinary issues; and address grievances.
Working Conditions/Work Schedule: This position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related field with 3 years of diverse, professional experience, OR other bachelor’s degree with 5 years progressive experience. Experience should include web technologies/social media, marketing, communications, public relations, and leadership.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications Master’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
Evidence of ability to effectively:
– Evaluate, plan and implement communication strategies;
– Translate research for communication to diverse audiences;
– Gather information, develop content and analyze for effective strategic messaging in a variety of media;
– Build relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and others in pursuit of shared outcomes through communications and interpersonal relationships;
– Communicate effectively and handle sensitive information particularly when audiences are strongly divided or opinionated;
– Manage multiple priorities and projects.
Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills.
Supervisory experience that exhibits a collaborative, collegial style as a team leader.
Superior grasp of relevant academic/research issues, and the judgment to convey them appropriately.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as ‘Other Document’ if not included with your resume/vitae).
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Geoff Huntington, (541) 737-9103, Geoff.Huntington@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
The anticipated starting salary will be $67,620 – $86,004.
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=383548
30.) Director/Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Dynavax Technologies, Berkley, CA
http://www.biospace.com/jobs/job-listing/director-senior-director-corporate-communications-338936
31.) Senior Director, Corporate Communications, CoStar Group, Washington DC
32.) Global Brand Communications Director MedImmune, Gaithersburg, MD
http://www.biospace.com/jobs/job-listing/global-brand-communications-director-337507
33.) Director/Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Dynavax Technologies, Berkley, CA
http://www.biospace.com/jobs/job-listing/director-senior-director-corporate-communications-338936
34.) Vice President of Communications, Conservation International (CI), Arlington, Virginia
Conservation International (CI) is looking to recruit a Vice President of Communications to be based in their Arlington, Virginia office.
About Conservation International
People depend on nature for many things. A stable climate. Clean air. Fresh water. Abundant food. Cultural resources. And the incalculable additional benefits the world’s biodiversity provides. Conservation International (CI) works to ensure a healthy and productive planet for us all.
Yet economic and infrastructure development, which are so necessary for human well-being, can also have serious impacts on nature. That is why CI is working at every level – from remote villages to the offices of presidents and premiers – to help move whole societies toward a smarter development path.
Through science, policy and field work, we’re applying smart solutions to protect the resources that we all depend on. We help communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, lush grasslands, rivers, wetlands, abundant lakes and the sea. Only through properly valuing the essential services these ecosystems provide can we create a sustainable development path that will benefit all people for generations to come.
For further information about Conservation International please visit: www.conservation.org.
Vice President, Communications
Every human life on Earth depends on a natural world capable of supporting our needs. But we are taking more from nature than it can replace, weakening the Earth’s ability to provide the clean air, fresh water and food we depend on. Conservation International leads influential teams—governments, industries and community leaders—who design and implement large-scale economic and policy changes that restore the balance between human consumption and nature’s production. In order to be successful in its mission, Conservation International must be a well-known and trusted brand.
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the Vice President of Communications is a key member of the Brand and Communications team, providing strong, creative, energetic, strategic leadership on all of CI’s communications initiatives. The VP of Communications will build a clear vision and breakthrough communications strategies, reaching across all media platforms to increase CI’s brand awareness globally. This vision will convey the passion and unique niche of our organization and yield a cohesive sense of the organization’s identity.
S/he will develop and execute a consistent and compelling communications plan that accurately portrays the work and mission of the organization. S/he will oversee media relations, visual storytelling, internal communications and other initiatives that will drive familiarity, favorability and preference for the organization’s brand
S/he will also demonstrate a strong commitment to CI’s mission, display a consistent, creative vision, and employ innovative, entrepreneurial strategies to support the design and integrated implementation of communications campaigns and partnerships. S/he will be a role model for networking and relationship and partnership building.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The broad objectives for the VP, Communications are the following:
Strategy:
- Set communications vision and high-level objectives to enable the organization and the division to achieve CI’s organizational goals.
- Identify key target audiences, influencers and partners to drive general brand awareness and engagement objectives, key organizational objectives, including raising funds, influencing decision-makers and engaging in strategic partnerships.
- Work with senior leadership to align efforts and ensure an integrated approach to CI’s worldwide communications that reinforces CI’s brand, highlights priority partnerships and tells the varied and ample stories engendered by CI’s good works and achievements.
- Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization. Work with CI leadership and staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions.
Strategy Implementation:
- Ensure external communications – from CI’s web presence, social and traditional media engagement, events, publications, video products and other communications products – are first in class and effective in supporting organizational goals. Work with CI’s senior leaders to align all messaging and ensure an integrated approach to CI’s global communications efforts that reinforces CI’s brand value and reflects its initiatives and campaigns as appropriate to local conditions.
- Identify and pitch strategic media partners and opportunities, and oversee the implementation of communications initiatives, in both traditional and non-traditional arenas that lead to increased brand awareness
- Serve as spokesperson and lead point person on media interactions
- Serve as communications advisor to senior leadership team
- Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as necessary
- Actively engage, cultivate and manage press relationships to ensure coverage surrounding CI’s programs, special events, public announcements and other projects
- Work with US and global policy teams to align CI messaging and leverage relationships with governmental offices to advance CI’s overall communications goals
Fundraising and Partnerships:
- Collaborate with other senior leaders in the development of relationships with partners in the public and private sector that are key to CI’s success.
- Develop proposals and project ideas to help raise funds from private sources, foundations and other partners or secure pro bono services for communications and branding efforts.
- Collaborate with CI’s VP of Brand and Marketing and the Development team to develop the messaging and tools necessary to support CI’s fundraising initiatives from a variety of sources – public and private.
- Collaborate with CI’s VP of Brand and Marketing and the Center for Environmental Leadership in Business team on messaging, tools and pitches for cause-related marketing initiatives.
People and Program Management:
- Oversee the Communications Departments’ staff, budgets, programs and projects.
- Align department staff efforts toward overall objectives and manage performance.
- Build general capacity of all CI staff on the value of messaging with a focus on capacity building for CI communicators, including programmatic-focused communicators in HQ and field programs outside span of control.
- Ensure knowledge sharing between communicators for transfer of ideas on marketing, branding, and relationship building
Supervisory responsibilities/Authority allocated:
Supervision of staff
- Authority to establish department strategy and performance targets as aligned with overall Brand and Communications strategy
- Authority to represent CI and its views to the media and to the public
- Authority to communicate directly with CI’s Executive Vice President, President, and Chief Operating Officer on any matters requiring their attention
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Working Conditions
- Frequent travel (>25%) to domestic and international locations
- Availability to deal with pressing business, emergencies, and unanticipated crises or opportunities that may arise related to CI’s institutional needs or management, including outside of normal office hours
- QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Advanced degree in journalism, communications or related field and a minimum 12 years experience in progressive management/leadership level positions in marketing or communications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Demonstrated skill and comfort in actively building relationships with top-tier reporters and editors and in successfully positioning program outcomes with the media to achieve high-impact placements
- Experience in leveraging emerging trends/technology, crafting effective digital media strategies, and architecting an integrated communications platform
- International experience developing and implementing branding and communications programs and strategies and systems to support a multi-million dollar, multi-location global organization
- Experience with multiple channels, including web and social media, and a demonstrated understanding of how the channels work in concert.
- Experience working in a diverse decentralized international organization
- Extensive successful writing and editing experience. Excellent verbal communications skills, including effective presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to create innovative strategies, partnerships and programs without existing models
- Ability to tell a good story
- Stature, gravitas and confidence to gain the credibility and respect of CI’s executive leadership team and its high-performing Board of Directors
- Proven ability to deliver measurable media results based on strong analytics and both qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Strong interpersonal skills, presence and ability to effectively build strong relationships both internally and externally
- Proven ability to lead, engage, and collaborate with individuals across various disciplines, cultures and backgrounds to achieve shared goals, including outside of span of control
- Demonstrated ability in staff supervision and coaching, and building successful teams
- A reputation for high ethical standards and integrity
- Passion for international nature conservation and sustainable development, and commitment to engagement with public and private leaders to address environmental problems and promote healthy ecosystems essential for human well-being
- Energetic, collaborative
- Entrepreneurial, innovative and dynamic thought leader with a track record of translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
- Highly adaptive and able to work well in high stress situations and a changing environment, anticipating future needs
- Stature and confidence to gain the credibility, respect and buy-in for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
- Self-reliant, excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/35645812/vice-president-communications/
35.) Public Information Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=144008403
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
36.) Director/Sr. Manager Global Communications, West Pharmaceutical Services, Exton, PA
https://re22.ultipro.com/WES1011/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*70D64220BE58BE7D
37.) Sr. Communications Specialist, Ashland, Wilmington, DE
https://careers-ashland.icims.com/jobs/5000/sr.-communications-specialist/job
38.) Director of Communications and Marketing, Cultural Data Project, Philadelphia, PA
http://hoojobs.com/job/2244/director-of-communications-and-marketing/
*** Weekly alternative job selections:
39.) Sewer Services Worker, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), Washington, DC
http://www.dcwater.com/employment/job_listing.cfm
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
243-14 23.10.2014: 0555 LT: 01:06N – 103:32E, Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia.
While underway a duty crew found four robbers armed with long knives in the engine room. He immediately notified the 2nd engineer who raised the alarm and informed the OOW on the bridge. Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped. A search was carried. Nothing was stolen. No injuries to crew.
242-14 20.12.2014: 0100 LT: Posn: 14:34N – 120:54E, Manila South Harbour Quarantine Anchorage, Philippines.
Robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship by cutting off the razor wire lashing protecting the hawse pipe cover. They broke open the forepeak store and paint room padlocks, stole ship’s stores and properties and escaped unnoticed. Duty OS on routine rounds noticed bare foot-prints on the forecastle deck and raised the alarm. Crew mustered and a search was carried out throughout the vessel. Incident reported to VTMS Manila. The coast guard boarded the vessel for investigation.
241-14 20.12.2014: 0830 LT: Posn: 01:19.0N – 104:08.5E, Around 1.5nm South of Tanjung Setapa, Johor, Malaysia.
Robbers boarded an anchored product tanker and entered the engine room. They broke open the engine store room’s padlock, stole engine spares and ship’s properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during routine rounds.
240-14 20.12.2014: 0145 LT: Posn: 01:23.4N – 104:40.0E, Around 11nm NNE of Tg. Berakit, Bintan Island, Indonesia.
Four robbers wearing face masks armed with knives boarded an anchored container ship. They took hostage the duty oiler, tied his hands and took him to the engine room workshop. One of the robbers guarded the oiler, while the other robbers stole engine spares. After a few minutes, the robbers left the oiler in the workshop and escaped. The oiler managed to call the bridge and informed the duty officer about the incident. Alarm raised, crew mustered and a search was carried out.
239-14 19.12.2014: 0050 UTC: Posn: 06:26N – 003:19E, Capital Oil Jetty, Lagos, Nigeria.
Two robbers boarded a berthed tanker using hooks attached with ropes. Alarm raised and crew members alerted resulting in the robbers escaping. Nothing stolen. Lagos port control and Nigerian navy informed. A Nigerian Naval patrol boat searched of the area and a guard was posted on board the vessel. On investigation it was found that the robbers had cut through the razor wire to gain access on board the vessel.
238-14 17.12.2014: 2110 LT: Posn: 22:11.4N – 091:43.5E, Chittagong Anchorage, Bangladesh.
Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a product tanker during anchoring operations. Duty crew on routine rounds noticed the robbers stealing ship’s stores from the poop deck. He immediately informed the bridge and the alarm was raised. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped with stolen stores in their boat. Port Control informed. The coast guard contacted the vessel and informed the Master that they had sent a patrol boat to the location.
*** Ball cap of the week: USS Independence (LCS 2)
*** Coffee Mug of the week: Bowhead
*** T-shirt of the week: I don’t wanna talk about my communication problems (Thanks to Colonel Connie!)
*** Musical guest artist of the week: The Students
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