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IABC World Conference 2015
San Francisco, California
14-17 June 2015
“Changing the Landscape: Informing the future.”
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JOTW 04-2015
January 26, 2015
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,051
“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.”
– Christopher Columbus
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*** This week’s Can’t Wait postings:
*** A JOTW Can’t Wait opportunity from Pharmacyclics:
1.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Pharmacyclics, Sunnyvale, CA
(See details below)
*** A JOTW “Can’t Wait” opportunity from Diffusion PR
2.) SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR (CONSUMER / CONSUMER TECH), DIFFUSION, New York, NY
(See details below)
Can’t Wait jobs: These jobs are forwarded to the entire list as soon as they are received, and do not wait for the Monday newsletter, and are posted prominently on the JOTW website. Then they are posted first in the weekly JOTW newsletter. Can’t Wait postings cost $300. Contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** This week’s top job:
None this week.
*** Top Jobs: Stand above the rest. Your job can be right here, at the top of the weekly JOTW newsletter. Top job placement costs $100 per job per week. To be on top, contact Ned at lundquist989@cs.com.
*** If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I’ll share it with the JOTW network.
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*** Listing a position is free. Top jobs placement is $100, and a “Can’t Wait” posting is $300.
*** In this issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Pharmacyclics, Sunnyvale, CA
2.) SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR (CONSUMER / CONSUMER TECH), DIFFUSION, New York, NY
3.) Director, Investor Relations, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
4.) Marketing Communications Specialist, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, West Chester, PA
5.) Sports Information Director, Widener University, Chester, PA
6.) Social & Integrated Media Associate, Netplus, Philadelphia, PA
7.) Marketing Communications Writer, Bowie State University – MD
8.) Corporate Communications Administrator (Copywriter), Gibson Overseas, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
9.) Employee Communications Specialist, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, Maryland
10.) Medical Director – Medical Communications/Marketing, Symbiotix, Work from Home in greater Philadelphia or Northern NJ
11.) VP/Senior Medical Director – PhD/PharmD –Medical Communications Director VP, Symbiotix, DC-Greater New York/Philadelphia Area
12.) Communications Specialist, Virginia Municipal League, Richmond, VA
13.) Communications Internship Intern Non-Technical III, Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
15.) Sustainability Communications and Marketing Manager, Umass Amherst, Amherst, MA
16.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Booz Allen Hamilton, Springfield, VA
17.) Account Executive or Director, Little Dog Communications, Del Mar, California,
18.) Corporate Communications Coordinator, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
19.) Director, Communications, Loan Depot, Foothill Ranch, CA
20.) Communications Coordinator, Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Tallahassee, Florida
21.) Director of Corporate Communications, Daughters of Sarah, Albany, NY
22.) Public Relations Specialist, MATRIX Resources, Bellevue, WA
23.) Senior Communications Manager, G/O Digital, Chicago, IL
24.) Content Marketing Manager, G/O Digital, Phoenix, AZ
25.) Communication Intern, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, Indianapolis, IN
26.) Corporate Communications Specialist with Security Clearance, Clear Resolution Consulting, Augusta, GA
27.) Communications Manager, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL
28.) Administrative and Communications Assistant, Oconee Performing Arts Society, Greensboro, Georgia
29.) Director of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
30.) Marketing Communications Director, APG Federal Credit Union, Edgewood, MD
31.) Corporate Communications Representative, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN
32.) Head of Corporate Communications, 8×8, Inc., San Jose, CA
33.) Communications Manager, Education Trust—West, Bay Area, California
34.) Media Coordinator – Communications, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
35.) Senior Manager – Communications and Thought Leadership, Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, New Brunswick, NJ
36.) Marketing Communications Associate- IT & Services , B2B technology Service company, Chicago Area
37.) Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia, PA
38.) Marketing Manager – Residential Segment, CertainTeed, Valley Forge, Pa.
39.) Director of Development and Communications, Muso, San Francisco, California
40.) Executive Director, Communications, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
41.) Vice President for Advancement and Communications, Theological Book Network, Grand Rapids, Michigan
42.) Director of Communications, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH
43.) Knowledge Management, Communications and External Relations Officer, Global Health Corps, Kampala, Uganda
44.) Marketing Copywriter/Content Marketer, University of Wisconsin Extension, Madison, WI
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*** One Paragraph Pitch:
1.) Account Executive or Director, Little Dog Communications, Del Mar, California,
2.) Corporate Communications Coordinator, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
3.) Director, Investor Relations, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
4.) Marketing Communications Specialist, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, West Chester, PA
5.) Sports Information Director, Widener University, Chester, PA
6.) Social & Integrated Media Associate, Netplus, Philadelphia, PA
7.) Marketing Communications Writer, Bowie State University – MD
8.) Corporate Communications Administrator (Copywriter), Gibson Overseas, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
9.) Employee Communications Specialist, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, Maryland
10.) Medical Director – Medical Communications/Marketing, Symbiotix, Work from Home in greater Philadelphia or Northern NJ
*** 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!
*** IABC World Conference 2015
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.
Great news: We are accepting Gold Quill Awards entries past the final deadline. If you’re still working on your work plan or considering entering more projects to increase your chances of receiving one of the Gold Quill’s new awards, you can still complete your entries and get the quality feedback you deserve. Entrants have until 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday 28 January to complete and submit their entries. Please note that there is an additional US$100 late fee per entry for late submissions.
Remember, if you need help creating your entry, take a look at our helpful resources on the Gold Quill Awards website and download the free-to-members webinar, How to Enter the Gold Quill Awards Program. And don’t forget to use the #IABCgq hashtag for all your social media posts about the Gold Quill Awards program.
Good luck!
Best, Priya Bates, ABC, MC
2015 IABC Gold Quill Chair
For more information on the program visit http://gq.iabc.com/).
*** 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:
January 20-22, San Diego, Calif.
January 26-28, Genoa, Italy
January 29-30, Naples, Italy
January 30-February 3, Chania, Crete, Greece
February 3-4, Rota Spain
March 10-12, Jacksonville, Fla.
March 15-20, Accra, Ghana
April 22-27, Los Angeles, Calif.
August 17-19, San Diego, 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:
*** A JOTW Can’t Wait opportunity from Pharmacyclics:
1.) Manager, Corporate Communications, Pharmacyclics, Sunnyvale, CA
Pharmacyclics is a mid-sized company that designs, develops and commercializes novel Therapies intended to improve the quality of life and increase the duration of life while resolving serious medical healthcare needs. Our products are based on exceptional development expertise.
At this time, we have a need for a Manager, Corporate Communications. The Manager, Corporate Communications is responsible for helping to develop and execute the company’s overarching communications strategy to drive consistency of narrative about the company to internal and external audiences. This individual will be the company’s brand steward, responsible for planning and implementing communications initiatives that continue to build its reputation as a biotechnology company uniquely poised for future success. The Manager, Corporate Communications should have prior experience in corporate communications, a comfort level discussing approved and investigational products and an understanding of the Company’s global business strategy in order to deliver on the business’ short- and long-term goals. The Manager, Corporate Communications is an independent, self-motivated and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment in which a sense of urgency and personal accountability are highly valued.
Reports to: Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:
• Develops and continuously refines corporate messaging and proactively identifies ways to leverage content through a variety of channels, including presentations, speeches, targeted media outreach, etc.
• Leverages and improves upon existing internal communications, creating content and new content vehicles, to build shared understanding of the company’s priorities, strategies and goals with U.S. and global employees
• Partners with Human Resources to establish culture initiatives that will help elevate the company’s reputation both internally and externally
• Crafts executive communications and speeches for CEO and senior leaders by identifying and securing appropriate speaking platforms and by authoring strategically relevant and impactful content
• Partners with Investor Relations in managing the company’s financial communications, including quarterly earnings reporting, media outreach, annual reporting, and investor presentations
• Provides sound strategic counsel and contributes significantly to the decisions of management and other internal stakeholders on value of communications and on strategies to maximize proactive opportunities and manage issues
• Manages agencies, vendors and budgets for delivery of on-time and on-budget deliverables
Personal Competencies:
- Possesses maturity and experience to help shape, build, maintain and protect the company’s image and reputation and provide its leaders with confidence in his/her abilities and business judgment
Acts with urgency in order to achieve results while maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail
• Is comfortable working simultaneously on multiple activities with equal effort
• Remains calm under pressure and tight timelines - Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset, but understands the importance of and acts with discipline
Takes initiative to drive results, sometimes in the face of uncertainty, by exercising excellent judgment
• Prioritizes multiple expectations based on the company’s strategy and goals, providing focus and managing expectations for the team
• Understands the importance of and appropriately incorporates analytics into communications efforts in order to demonstrate business value
• Tackles role with a passion, enthusiasm and can-do attitude
• Works well in a team environment to influence common goals to ensure an integrated approach in pursuit of business objectives
• Takes on additional responsibilities/special projects, as needed
Education, Experience, and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of progressive internal and external communications experience in well-regarded pharmaceutical and/or biotech companies or at any agency or institution focused on pharmaceutical and/or biotech sector; experience working with media is a plus
• At least five years of experience working within an agency. (Agency candidates must be at least an established VP level)
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and listening skills; highly polished, mature, and articulate
• Ability to perform at a fast pace at a high professional level with a high degree of independence and by exercising good judgmentPreferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
• Oncology experience.
• Experience working on efforts to build internal culture within an organization
• Experience leveraging social media platforms in a professional setting.
• Builds strong bond with internal partners, including senior leadership.
Travel:
- 10-15% travel requirement, domestic and international.
To learn more about this opportunity, please respond by sending your current resume to:cbrooks@pcyc.com
Pharmacyclics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply to; http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PCYC&cws=1&rid=1008
*** A JOTW “Can’t Wait” opportunity from Diffusion PR
2.) SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR (CONSUMER / CONSUMER TECH), DIFFUSION, New York, NY
Following a year of continued, impressive growth, awards and major client wins in 2014, Diffusion (www.diffusionpr.us) is now looking for a talented Account Supervisor and an all-star Senior Account Executive to join our NYC office.
You’re rather special. Yes, there’s your 2-3 (SAE) or 4-5 (AS) years of experience in consumer and consumer technology PR, a proven track-record in implementing and managing successful PR campaigns, and that you can successfully manage and inspire junior team members. You also thrive in designing and delivering campaigns that make a real impact, you may even have a few awards already glittering on your mantelpiece. But what makes you different is your passion for innovation, your creativity and your ambition to build a big future.
You will lead a team to deliver amazing, award-winning campaigns for our clients and have a hunger to get fully involved in new business. This role will require somebody with real entrepreneurial spirit, excited by the possibility of joining our team at a key time, and the opportunity to fast-track their career through our rapid growth. You will need to have a range of great contacts across the national consumer, lifestyle and consumer technology press and blogs, a good understanding of social media tactics and a real passion for creativity.
Through our commitment to Talent Management we offer a fast-track career development scheme and ongoing training. And it goes without saying that you will be rewarded for your hard work with a leading salary and benefits program. You will also have the opportunity to travel to London, UK as required.
Salary & Benefits
We agree that if you pay peanuts you get monkeys, and we’re not running a zoo. We have a commitment to a package of market leading salaries and benefits designed to attract and retain the best talent. This includes:
– Flexible working hours with part-time working for parents
– 25 days annual PTO entitlement (in addition to all federal holidays)
– The option to buy up to an additional 7 days vacation each year
– A paid sabbatical after 3 years continuous service
– Medical, dental and vision insurance
– Commission for generating new business leads
– Free home internet access
– A company smartphone
– 401K
To apply and for further information, please send your resume to hr@diffusionpr.com.
Diffusion PR
104 W 27th Street – 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
3.) Director, Investor Relations, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
https://iff-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=2388&version=2
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
4.) Marketing Communications Specialist, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, West Chester, PA
http://www.ymcabwv.org/careers?ATSPopupJob=24176
5.) Sports Information Director, Widener University, Chester, PA
https://widener.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20150125134409&
6.) Social & Integrated Media Associate, Netplus, Philadelphia, PA
http://thinknetplus.com/contact/social-integrated-media-associate/
7.) Marketing Communications Writer, Bowie State University – MD
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21872525
8.) Corporate Communications Administrator (Copywriter), Gibson Overseas, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
9.) Employee Communications Specialist, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, Maryland
https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/35766751/employee-communications-specialist/
10.) Medical Director – Medical Communications/Marketing, Symbiotix, Work from Home in greater Philadelphia or Northern NJ
http://www.symbiotix.com/Current-Opportunities.html
11.) VP/Senior Medical Director – PhD/PharmD –Medical Communications Director VP, Symbiotix, DC-Greater New York/Philadelphia Area
http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?job_did=JB76W1659VHRSRGM0JZ
*** From Gail Kent:
12.) Communications Specialist, Virginia Municipal League, Richmond, VA
Statewide local government association based in Richmond is looking for a talented professional with experience in communications to join our team. This individual should be well organized with skills necessary to oversee the production of a monthly magazine, produce content for a variety of publications, and develop and maintain electronic communications. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Salary range: $60,000-$70,000, plus excellent benefits. More information on VML at: www.vml.org . Send cover letter, resume and at least three references to: resumes@vml.org by Feb. 16, 2015.
13.) Communications Internship Intern Non-Technical III, Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
14.) Executive Communications Manager (Contract) M Squared Consulting, a SEG Company, SolomonEdwards, San Jose, CA
15.) Sustainability Communications and Marketing Manager, Umass Amherst, Amherst, MA
16.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Booz Allen Hamilton, Springfield, VA
https://jobs.washingtonpost.com/job/35766045/corporate-communications-specialist-job/
17.) Account Executive or Director, Little Dog Communications, Del Mar, California,
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/21872242
18.) Corporate Communications Coordinator, International Flavors and Fragrances, New York City, NY
https://iff-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=2413&
19.) Director, Communications, Loan Depot, Foothill Ranch, CA
20.) Communications Coordinator, Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Tallahassee, Florida
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobs/6750569/communications-coordinator
21.) Director of Corporate Communications, Daughters of Sarah, Albany, NY
22.) Public Relations Specialist, MATRIX Resources, Bellevue, WA
We are looking for a Public Relations Specialist to work within the global marketing department. This individual will help drive and execute a PR Plan and report to the Senior PR Manager for Global Marketing.
Drives and executes a corporate PR/communications plan that may focus on small business, developers and crisis communications. Media relations, influencer outreach, social integration and executive leadership management is a requirement. Strong writing skills and ability to juggle multiple projects is necessary. The individual will also work with various teams to manage and execute PR initiatives, including content creation and integration with AR, Social.
Responsibilities:
- Drive and execute a Public Relations plan and strategy for specific Business Unit segments.
- Work with external agency on day to day media relations.
- Work with PR, Analyst Relations and Social Media to integrate and execute on daily activities.
- Coordinate and produce written materials (like emails, press releases, presentations, social media content and newsletter copy) for internal stakeholders and external audiences.
- Write and edit content that is on message, on brand, and tied to campaign frameworks.
- Assist in analyst relations program as needed.
- Update and maintain the marketing department’s internal database.
- Administrative support.
- Additional duties as needed.
Skills:
- Personable, creative, professional and articulate.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas.
- Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.
- PR experience building and executing programs.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- A highly motivated self-starter.
- Ability to work individually and ability to handle self-driven projects efficiently.
- Good at time management, setting priorities, organizing, and accuracy in performance.
- Work well with the available resources and under time constraints.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Education and experience:
- Minimum of 6-8years experience in PR with a software or technology company.
- BS/BA in Marketing, Communications or Journalism or equivalent is required.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Competencies:
- Displays passion for & responsibility to the customer.
- Hires, develops & rewards great people.
- Displays leadership through innovation in everything you do.
- Displays a passion for what you do and a drive to improve.
- Displays a relentless commitment to win.
- Displays personal & corporate integrity.
About MATRIX
For more than 30 years, MATRIX has helped talented technology professionals get ahead in an ever-changing marketplace. Whether you are actively pursuing new job opportunities, or simply seeking market insight or career advice, we have you covered.
In the past 5 years alone, the MATRIX team has connected more than 12,000 IT and Telecom specialists with new contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire opportunities at companies across the U.S. Our clients range in size from the Fortune 50 to small start-ups, and span all major industries. Over that same time, we’ve reached hundreds of thousands more technology professionals with our Staffing and Professional Services blogs,Salary Surveys, Tech Trend articles, Newsletters and, of course, through one-on-one conversations with our experienced Recruiters and Account Executives.
At nearly $200 million in revenue in 2013, MATRIX is able to offer access to top-tier client companies, value-added services and benefits that rival or exceed those of even our largest competitors. Our outstanding benefits package includes optional medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, as well as free and discounted skills training. The MATRIX team also offers more personalized services such as career advice, resume customization and interview preparation – keeping the focus on you, your career, and how best to assist you on your journey. So whatever your career destination, we’re how you get there.
Please Note: Your resume will never be submitted to a client company without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.
*** From Amber Allman:
Hi Ned –
There are a couple of positions available at our digital marketing services company in Chicago. Business is really growing for them!
- Senior Communications Manager (CHI; contractor role for 3 months with potential for full time)
- Content Marketing Manager (PHX; focused solely on heavy content production for SMB side of business)
Amber
23.) Senior Communications Manager, G/O Digital, Chicago, IL
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/28110405
24.) Content Marketing Manager, G/O Digital, Phoenix, AZ
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/27483538
25.) Communication Intern, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, Indianapolis, IN
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobs/6749760/communication-intern
26.) Corporate Communications Specialist with Security Clearance, Clear Resolution Consulting, Augusta, GA
DESCRIPTION:
The Corporate Communications Specialist (CCS) defines, designs, coordinates and implements corporate level communications and standard operating procedures. The CCS evaluates, maintains, monitors and edits communications submitted for corporate issues as well as work closely with various departments to ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Construct and maintain content for web pages
* Establish and update email alias distribution lists
* Design, develop, and provide document control on Government web pages using web content management systems (e.g. SharePoint, Site Works)
* Manage contents within a web content management system (e.g. SharePoint, Site Works)
* Design, develop and assist in managing content for web pages and web content management systems (e.g. SharePoint, Site Works)
* Analyze internal and external customer requirements to ensure communications needs are met
* Draft, edit, and publish materials and corporate-level briefings (e.g. PowerPoint) and publications
* Modify media communications and prepare written, visual, audible, and other media
* Assist in managing Newcomer Orientation / Check in Process / Checkout Process
* Draft and maintain briefings (e.g. Newcomer briefing)
* Manage organizational alias’s
* Compile and distribute Weekly Activity Reports (WAR)
* Coordinate/facilitate the Commander (CDR) Stand-up and Directorate level briefings
* Ensure briefings (e.g. CDR updated slides) are hyperlinked and available for leadership review
* Provide briefing standardization, classification, and format review for communications products
* Maintain briefings archive
* Meet level 2 requirements for MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
* Reviews station reporting and subordinate organization inputs, identifies appropriate items and recommends and drafts WAR input to NSAG commander; drafts Weekly Reports for worldwide audience.
* Prepares quad slide decks, weekly leadership, synchronization meetings. Facilitates executive level meetings.
* Collates Readiness Assessment (RA) input; enters data into RA tool. Edits narratives for leadership review.
* Compiles, adjusts and publishes the monthly schedule for the daily operational morning standup.
* Attends Command Brief: takes notes pertinent to current operations for potential inclusion in weekly SID products.
* Works with Ops Chief and SID leadership to identify mission risks/mission assessments’ scope
* Compile organizational accomplishments and draft Travis Trophy nomination input.
* Coordinates a bi-weekly special source briefing for command presentation and coordinates NSAG attendance at bi-weekly DIRNSA Campaign Update (CUB); also prepares required “read-ahead” packages
* Meet level 2 requirements for MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or English or a directly related field and twelve (12) years’ experience in technical writing or editorial writing. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, an additional four (4) years is required for a total of sixteen (16) years’ experience in technical writing or editorial writing.
* Four (4) years’ experience working in an Intelligence Community (IC) environment
* Two (2) years is in SharePoint content management.
This is a full-time contractor position which offers full employee and family medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, generous holidays and personal leave, 401(K) with company matching, short-term/long-term disability insurance, and tuition assistance.
** MUST HAVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH FULL-SCOPE POLYGRAPH. **
NO WAIVERS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO APPLY:
* Send email / resume to Patrick.OBrien@CRCtoday.com
* Call 202-683-8518
The Company
https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/1945550/corporate-communications-specialist?
27.) Communications Manager, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobs/6770645/communications-manager
28.) Administrative and Communications Assistant, Oconee Performing Arts Society, Greensboro, Georgia
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/14319-administrative-and-communications-assistant
29.) Director of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176010688
30.) Marketing Communications Director, APG Federal Credit Union, Edgewood, MD
31.) Corporate Communications Representative, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN
https://eastman.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?job=118941
32.) Head of Corporate Communications, 8×8, Inc., San Jose, CA
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/8x8Inc/80865865-3500-1041-head-of-corporate-communications
33.) Communications Manager, Education Trust—West, Bay Area, California
http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/14340-communications-manager
34.) Media Coordinator – Communications, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176010818
35.) Senior Manager – Communications and Thought Leadership, Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, New Brunswick, NJ
eadquartered in New Brunswick, NJ, the Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions Group is an enterprise-level Center of Excellence focused on developing, accelerating and enhancing Johnson & Johnson solutions to improve health outcomes. The Health and Wellness Solutions group serves the Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical, MD&D and Consumer sectors, providing expertise in behavioral science and behavior modification, digital patient/consumer engagement and coaching tools, outcomes measurement and analytics, and digital/IT platforms that support these activities.
Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions offers a portfolio of solutions to cover a broad spectrum of population health – from wellness and prevention, to behavioral health, to chronic disease support. Solutions include Energy for Performance® training, health risk assessments, Digital Health Coaching, outcomes reporting, and data analytics. The company has offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and its Human Performance Institute (HPI) division is located in Orlando, Florida. In addition, a number of remote employees reside across the United States.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Thought Leadership, the Sr. Manager, Communications and Thought Leadership is responsible for the development and implementation of an overarching strategic communications plan for the business and key projects associated with the integrated internal communication and public relations programs to support and advance the Health and Wellness commercial and enterprise objectives. Responsibilities include the development and execution of strategic public relations and internal communications plans, provision of communication counsel to support and amplify the business, public relations and internal communication activities, content creation including writing and editing, related organizational communication, and employee engagement and cultural initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement multi-dimensional organizational communication strategies/programs/tactics that dovetail with business objectives and strategic imperatives. Foster relationships with key functional teams and thought leaders from HPI and the Behavioral Science team to mine and create content. Liaise with appropriate internal stakeholders, including Marketing and Communications teams from other business sectors and Johnson & Johnson Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Global Health Services for enterprise impact. Write and edit a variety of content, including organizational communications, internal intranet articles, press releases, marketing materials, by-line articles, media pitches, social media content, and more. Plan and execute live and webcast quarterly Town Halls and Business Update calls. Publish employee newsletter on a tri-annual basis. Employ proactive public relations to elevate Johnson & Johnson’s reputation as an industry thought leader and drive business growth. Manage public relations agencies supporting the business. Develop relationships with key media. Develop and oversee assigned communications and public relations budgets. Lead, develop, and/or support employee engagement programs and cultural initiatives across the enterprise. Foster collaboration and information-sharing across the campuses to bridge geographical divide. Participate as an active member of appropriate culture and engagement teams. Participate in and support outside Corporate and sector projects as appropriate.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in business, communication, marketing or journalism preferred. Master’s degree preferred. Proven performer with direct health care and industry experience preferred. Proven track record of successful organizational communications, public relations, corporate communications, social media campaigns, and employee engagement achievements required. Strong writing and editing skills are required. Must have a keen understanding of organizational communications, media, and emerging storylines and the ability to mine the landscape for creative ways to leverage relevant news to the benefit of the organization required. Experience dealing with national, local, trade and social media as well as professional /trade and third-party advocacy organizations required. Significant experience with social, digital and interactive media and in applying and integrating strategies into effective programming and campaigns required. Ability to develop successful working relationships with cross-functional colleagues and senior executives required. Experience and success in developing results-generating initiatives which are fresh, creative and exciting – internally and externally. Self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects, prioritize and consistently execute with excellence.
This position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
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Primary Location:North America-United States-New Jersey-New Brunswick
Organization: Wellness & Prevention, Inc. (6173)
Job Function: Communications
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37.) Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia, PA
Are you Ready to join us?
For Those Interested In:
* Exploring exciting and challenging issues in the cutting-edge field of emergency management.
* Working alongside our dedicated team of emergency planners, who are responsible for the City’s ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
* Assisting with the development of comprehensive public education and community engagement Preparedness programs.
* Providing critical information to the public during emergencies and large-scale special events working in a Joint Information Center with public information officers from various local, state, federal, and private sector emergency response partners.
* Instilling confidence in our citizens knowing that the City of Philadelphia is planning, training, preparing, and exercising during non-emergency times.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management has a unique opportunity for a Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator who will participate in public information activities involving public safety for several major, large-scale special events held in Philadelphia during the next several years. The selected candidate must agree to a two-year commitment serving as the Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator and be available to work during snow emergencies, other severe weather events, other emergencies, and large-scale special events, as needed.
This position consists of public education, public information, and promotional work coordinating all aspects of the Ready Philadelphia public education program for emergency preparedness. The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator oversees the continued development and annual roll out of the Ready Philadelphia program, designed to influence the public to take responsibility for personal and family emergency preparedness.
The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator participates in the overall strategic development and planning for the campaign and related programs, prepares and disseminates the Ready materials and information products, manages the Ready Philadelphia Speaker’s Bureau, and conducts Preparedness workshops for civic associations, senior centers, schools and more, throughout Philadelphia. The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator may serve as a media spokesperson.
Work includes, but is not limited to, drafting content for collateral materials such as brochures, fact sheets, press releases and media advisories, public service announcements, social media, talking points; emergency text alerts, video scripts, PowerPoint presentations, and updating the emergency preparedness website and Philadelphia’s Government Access Channel 64 during emergencies.
The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator organizes a variety of special events and exhibits, and develops and maintains working relationships with the media, corporate sponsors, the public, and other key stakeholders. The Coordinator represents the Office of Emergency Management at conferences, community meetings, civic associations, other public meetings, and professional associations. The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator is also responsible for video recording and photo documentation of media briefings, emergency management exercises, and Ready Philadelphia special events. The Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator will also be responsible for development and fundraising to sustain the campaign, as well as marketing research and public opinion polls designed to gauge the overall success of the Ready Philadelphia program.
Overall goals are clear, concise communications and effective marketing to influence the public to take the necessary steps to prepare for emergencies, including how to shelter in place and how to evacuate.
The Assistant Public Information Officer/Ready Coordinator also serves in the City’s Emergency Operations Center or a Joint Information Center, when activated during large-scale emergencies and special events, to provide accurate, timely information and guidance to the public.
This position reports to the External Affairs Manager/Public Information Officer.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, plan and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop tools and identify resources to support the overall preparedness of the City of Philadelphia.
Typical Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Under the direction of the External Affairs Manager, the Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator is responsible for a range of preparedness public information, education, community engagement, and promotional activities. Typical examples of work may include:
* Assists with the development of public information; researches and gathers information. Drafts, edits, proofreads and arranges for the publication for a variety of materials, such as fact sheets, pamphlets, brochures, press releases, ads, newspaper articles reports, websites, public service announcements and video products.
* Works with public relations consultants, graphic designers, photographers, and printers to obtain material in accordance with specifications.
* Prepares materials for printing; proofreads galley and page proofs;
* Arranges for translation of materials for non-English language speaking communities.
* Arranges for the publication of materials for vulnerable populations and those who are at most risk.
* Arranges for American Sign Language Interpreters at media briefings, workshops, community events, and meetings.
* Plans and coordinates community outreach events. Works with advisory committees, civic associations, community, faith-based groups, special needs groups, and governmental officials.
* Serves a media spokesperson.
* Appears before special interest groups and community organizations; attends relevant meetings as requested to present programs or materials dealing with emergency preparedness activities.
* Manages the Ready Philadelphia Speakers’ Bureau; develops PowerPoint presentations for various audiences.
* Presents at various public workshops and community engagement programs.
* Responds to inquiries from the public and the media.
* Participates with the External Affairs Manager in the planning of educational and informational programs utilizing a variety of news media.
* Monitors and assesses relevant social media and news coverage, prepares draft responses and follow-up when necessary.
* Fosters good public/media relations by notifying the media of newsworthy events, provides pertinent information in a timely manner. Assists in arranging timely interactions with the press.
* Develops techniques for the release of materials to reporters and editors of newspaper and broadcasting media; serves as contact and backup spokesperson with the media. Maintains media contact lists.
* Uses social media on a regular basis to promote the Ready Philadelphia program.
* Serves as backup Public Information Officer/Joint Information Center Manager in the event of an emergency to coordinate and release information.
* Serves on the Southeastern PA Regional Task Force’s Public Information Workgroup and on the Philadelphia Local Emergency Planning Committee’s Public Information Subcommittee.
* Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge Of:
* English usage, grammar, rhetoric, punctuation and spelling; AP style guidelines.
* Methods and techniques of disseminating information to the public, and the print and electronic media.
* Techniques and practices of newsgathering, writing, and interview techniques.
* Techniques of speech writing, copywriting, and writing scripts for videos.
* Public relations principles and practices, and effective advertising techniques and practices.
* Public speaking techniques involving conflict resolution and crisis and emergency risk techniques.
* Philadelphia media market.
* Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, and Windows Movie Maker.
* Crises communications plans and emergency response plans.
* Photography and videography.
Ability to:
* Prepare interesting and informative news releases, articles, speeches, bulletins, reports and other informational material.
* Evaluate various subject matter materials critically from the standpoint of listener, viewer, or reader interest.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; the public; local, state, and federal officials; corporate sponsors; civic and business officials, and representatives of the news media.
* Be sensitive to public perceptions.
* Serve as a media spokesperson.
* Present at public workshops and community meetings.
* Plan and coordinate all components of promotional and informational activities.
* Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, tailoring the message to the intended audience.
* Plan, schedule, and organize special events or news conferences.
* Interact effectively with the media and audiences of varying sizes and backgrounds.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to make sound decisions.
* Ability to solve problems creatively.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
* Independently manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment;
* Exercise discretion and judgment in the handling of sensitive matters; and ability to maintain confidentiality;
* Travel as needed.
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
* Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related area.
* Three years of fulltime, paid public relations experience, preferably in emergency management or related public agencies.
* Proficient in public speaking and serving as a media spokesperson.
* Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Windows Media Maker.
* Familiarity with the City of Philadelphia is preferred but not required.
Or, any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Emergency Management, which includes a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the above program areas, as an educational minimum.
Physical and Medical Requirements
Ability to perform the physical duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certificates
Selected candidate must possess a valid, proper class, motor vehicle operator’s license, as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment with the City of Philadelphia.
Selected candidate must complete Federal Emergency Management Agency training courses (IS-29, IS-49, IS 100.b, 200.b, 700.a, and 800.b) within first month of hire.
Residency Requirement
Philadelphia residency is preferred, but is not required at the time of application. Once hired, employees have six months to move into the City of Philadelphia.
Note
All staff in the Office of Emergency Management must be accessible after regular working hours, weekends, and holidays. All staff members serve on a rotating field response team and may be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. This service may require working irregular hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, under extreme weather conditions, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description.
Salary
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Salary will not exceed $55,000.
Professional Portfolio
Candidates selected for interviews must be prepared to present a professional portfolio of sample brochures written and designed, photos taken, and videos produced by the candidate.
Interested Candidates
Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample (showing your ability to write a plan, or a report documenting a campaign or program), and a transcript to:
Email: oem@phila.gov<mailto:oem@phila.gov>
Transcript
Candidates must submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement at the time of application. Transcripts must indicate conference of the appropriate degree.
Send paper transcripts to:
Public Information Assistant/Ready Coordinator Position
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden Street, Lower Level
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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40.) Executive Director, Communications, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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*** Weekly alternative job selections:
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*** Weekly Piracy Report:
SUS-001 Suspicious approach
20.01.2015: 1710 LT: Posn: 04:05N – 003:50W, around 70nm SSE of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
During bunker operations an offshore supply vessel noticed a skiff with eight persons onboard approaching at high speed. The bunkering vessels raised the alarm, carried out an emergency disconnection and moved away at full speed. Seeing the vessels actions the skiff aborted the approach. All crew safe.
005-15 09.01.2015: 0700 LT: Posn: 10:18.31N – 075:33.14W, Cartagena Anchorage, Colombia.
Robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship during bunkering operations and stole the forward life raft. The theft was noticed by the duty crew during departure time. Incident report to the Harbour Authorities.
004-15 18.01.2015: 0632 LT: Posn: 01:07N – 103:31E, Around 6nm East of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia.
Duty crew on routine rounds onboard a bulk carrier underway noticed two robbers on the poop deck. He immediately informed the OOW who raised the alarm and crew mustered. A search was carried out throughout the ship. No robbers found onboard, but ship’s properties were stolen from the emergency generator room. Incident reported to Singapore VTIS.
003-15 14.01.2015: 2130 UTC: Posn: 03:24N – 001:21E Around 157nm SSE of Accra, Ghana,
Eight heavily armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier. They opened fire to intimidate the crew. The pirates destroyed the communication equipment, manhandled some crew members and stole crew and ship properties. Before leaving the ship on 15 Jan at 0215 UTC, the crew were warned not to sail until sunrise.
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