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JOTW 15-2016
April 11, 2016
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,652
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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*** In this issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Communications Consultant Sr or Principal, American Electric Power, Columbus, OH
2.) Director of Communications, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
3.) Employee/Executive Communications, Advisor, Zebra Technologies, Lincolnshire, IL
4.) Social Media Marketing Manager Dell Boomi,Dell, Inc., San Francisco, CA
5.) Manager, Marketing Communications, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC
6.) Senior Communications Representative, Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX
7.) Senior Manager, Executive Communications, NER, McLean, VA
8.) Marketing and Communications Manager, World Affairs Council of Oregon, Portland, OR
9.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Carolinas Credit Union League, Columbia, South Carolina
10.) PR / Marketing Coordinator, CYS Group, Inc., Pullman, WA
11.) Public Rel & Media Spec, Kent State University, Kent, OH
12.) Internal Communications Specialist, TMNA Services, Bala Cynwyd, PA
13.) Senior Account Executive, Financial Communications, Gregory FCA, Ardmore, PA
14.) Communications Intern, Salus University, Elkins Park, PA
15.) Executive Director, Employee Communications, UCLA Health, Los Angeles, California
16.) Influencer Relations and Marketing Communications Specialist, Sapiens, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
17.) Communications Representative, Minnesota Parks and Recreation, Minneapolis, MN
18.) Executive Director for Executive & Strategic Communications, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19.) Senior Account Supervisor, Vanguard Communications of Falls Church, Inc., Washington, DC
20.) Marketing and Communications Specialist, Pelican New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
21.) Sr. Marketing Specialist, MBL International, Woburn, Massachusetts,
22.) Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
23.) Vice President Corporate Communications, TEGNA (formerly Gannett), Mclean, Virginia
24.) Public Relations Account Executive, broadhead, Minneapolis, MN
25.) COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST/WRITER, Byrum & FIsk Communications, East Lansing, MI
26.) Corporate Communications Manager, Koppers Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
27.) Content Writer, Red7 Agency, Charleston, SC
28.) Internal Communications Manager, Banfield Pet Hospital, Portland, OR
29.) Senior Communications Officer, The World Bank, Washington, DC
30.) External Affairs Associate, American Enterprise Institute, Washington D.C.
31.) Director of Communications and Marketing, Keshet Inc., Jamaica Plain, MA
32.) Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority), Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
33.) Regional Director, Consumer Public Relations, The Ritz-Carlton, Bethesda, MD
34.) Manager, Executive Communication, SHRM, Alexandria, Virginia
35.) DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, SOCORRO, New Mexico
36.) Director of Marketing and Communications, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
37.) Communications Advisor, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
38.) Media Relations Specialist, POET, Sioux Falls, SD
39.) Intern-Communications (International), NRECA, Arlington, VA
40.) Intern-Media and Public Relations, NRECA, Arlington, VA
41.) Associate Director of Communications, University of South Dakota Fundation, Sioux Falls, SD
42.) Communications Associate, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
43.) HR Change Management and Communication Coordinator, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
44.) Sr. Aviation Editor, Beacon Management Group, Washington, District of Columbia
45.) Intern Communications and Marketing, Dairyland Power Cooperative, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
46.) Craft Beer Expert, Hops and Hocks, Brooklyn, NY
*** Weekly Piracy Report
*** Here’s the link for the JOTW newsletter on the website:
http://www.nedsjotw.com/2016/04/11/jotw-15-2016/
*** 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!
*** Turn corporate sludge into focused, compelling writing.
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Ken O’Quinn’s Writing With Clarity workshops have helped thousands of professionals worldwide at such companies as Chevron, Visa, Oracle, Campbell’s Soup, Raytheon, Sprint, John Deere, Burson-Marsteller, and Fleishman Hillard.
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*** Buzz Community Online
A new, free online community launched in January 2016 for people in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, and related fields.Built upon 21st century online community-building best practices, this new website is free for you to use. No required membership in any association. No commitments to attend meetings or events. No limits to a particular geographic area. This is a multi-generation online community open to people anywhere with Internet access whether they are currently a student, an intern, a contractor, a part-timer, or a full-time professional. It is for people like you who generate buzz in your everyday work. Be among the first to get in on this new, free online community. Just visit https:/www.buzzcommunityonline.com to see the possibilities for yourself.
*** NATIONAL SUMMIT ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
NATIONAL SUMMIT ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
April 26-27, 2016 • Hilton Crystal City •Arlington, VA
Join me in attending the 7th National Summit on Strategic Communications on April 26-27, 2016 in Arlington, VA. @StratCommSummit features 25 speakers who will provide high-level yet practical content that is global in scope and strategic in focus.
Special guest: Airman Spencer Stone, one of three Americans who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train in August. This is a fascinating “behind-the-scenes” session where Airman Stone and colleagues will explore how to cope with personal and professional challenges resulting from overwhelming worldwide media attention.
Engage with colleagues from corporate communications, military public affairs and government relations – from the USA and a dozen other countries! Download the complete agenda and Summit brochure here: http://info.exlevents.com/C786-JOTW.html
JOTW subscribers use code C786JOTW when registering online and save 15% off standard rates.
For more info, please visit the Summit website:
*** RISE: Innovating Global Communication
IABC World Conference 5 – 8 June 2016
New Orleans
*** Congratulations to the 2016 IABC Gold Quill winners!
http://gq.iabc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2016-GQ-award-Winners-2.pdf
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
May 10-11 Boston, Mass.
May 15-17 Cocoa Beach, FL
May 22-26 New Orleans, LA
*** Your Very Next Step!
Your Very Next Step newsletter for January / February 2016
This edition of Your Very Next Step comes to you from Bucharest, Romania.
http://www.yourverynextstep.com/2016/01/30/your-very-next-step-newsletter-for-january-february-2016/
*** Here are the JOTW job opportunities for this week:
*** From Allen Glass:
Hi, Ned. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional with a strong background in safety communications.
Thanks for the posting,
Allen R. Glass
Dir. Internal Comm. & Comm. Svcs.
Corporate Communications
American Electric Power
www.AEP.com
1.) Communications Consultant Sr or Principal, American Electric Power, Columbus, OH
Note: Education and relevant experience will be used to determine appropriate salary and salary grade.
Job Description:
– Applies experience and knowledge of communication strategies and tactics to plan, develop and provide general communications support for assigned business partners. Develops communication strategies for internal and external initiatives to meet the objectives of the corporation and its business units.
– Exhibits proficiency in the broad range of communications activities including strategy development, audience identification, message development and tactical implementation. Works effectively across all levels of the organization and possesses thorough knowledge of company history and business strategy to initiate best practices in organizational internal and external communications.
– Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and visually to present ideas clearly and effectively to specific audiences.
– Uses consulting skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with assigned business partners.
– Committed to innovation, continuous improvement, sharing of lessons learned and best practices and is able to teach and learn new skills. Dedicated to proactively meeting expectations and requirements of internal clients and establishes and maintains effective relationships with them.
– Principal elements include employee and customer communication, community relations and programs, special projects and events, and safety communications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
1) Participates and assists in the identification, development and administration of complex communications assignments.
2) Provide a range of communications support (safety communications, community relations, internal communications, public relations, social media, script writing, web development, etc.) to assigned business partners.
3) Supports the corporate brand and values including the corporation’s strong safety culture.
4) Core competencies specifically applying to this position are 1) exceptional written/verbal/visual communication skills, 2) strong customer focus, 4) teamwork/collaboration, and 5) understands the industry and changes currently occurring within it.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations or equivalent in education and/or experience. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills.
Work Experience requirement: Two years experience as a Communications Representative or seven years of equivalent experience in a corporate/agency/nonprofit newspaper or broadcast news.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Proven track record as a proactive communicator. Experience related to employee and public safety communications in an industrial setting strongly preferred. Change management skills are beneficial in this role.
Apply at: https://www.aep.com/careers/kenexa/jobDetails.aspx?siteID=5247&areq=12019BR
2.) Director of Communications, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/109703384
3.) Employee/Executive Communications, Advisor, Zebra Technologies, Lincolnshire, IL
https://jobs-zebra.icims.com/jobs/19780/employee-executive-communications%2c-advisor/job
4.) Social Media Marketing Manager Dell Boomi,Dell, Inc., San Francisco, CA
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/27764434
5.) Manager, Marketing Communications, United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, DC
https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/8063031/manager-marketing-communications
6.) Senior Communications Representative, Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX
http://search.lockheedmartinjobs.com/ShowJob/Id/53349/Senior%20Communications%20Representative
7.) Senior Manager, Executive Communications, NER, McLean, VA
https://www.theladders.com/signup/jobboard?pl=ind-102&cr=23385157&rx_job=57735795
8.) Marketing and Communications Manager, World Affairs Council of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://or.iabc.com/2016/03/marketing-and-communications-manager/#more-2905
9.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Carolinas Credit Union League, Columbia, South Carolina
10.) PR / Marketing Coordinator, CYS Group, Inc., Pullman, WA
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Creative-Image-Studios/jobs/PR-580ef7a0af4c3b99
11.) Public Rel & Media Spec, Kent State University, Kent, OH
https://jobs.kent.edu/postings/7793
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
12.) Internal Communications Specialist, TMNA Services, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Job Description: At Tokio Marine North American Services, we provide professional support services to the Tokio Marine Group of companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine Management, Inc., the First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and the Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Among our professional service offerings are actuarial, financial, audit, payroll, human resources, legal, information technology and investment expertise. At TMNAS, customer service is our focus and our passion! At TMNAS, we strive to add value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals.
Duties Summary: This position will drive the strategy, messaging, and execution of internal communications for specific Tokio Marine Group companies in North America. These companies include TMNA Services, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Tokio Marine Management. The Internal Comm. Specialist will work with multiple stakeholders to create and deliver communications nationwide across several channels and companies to nearly 4,000 associates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following; other duties may be assigned.
- Develops internal communication strategy and goals at the enterprise level while supporting strategy for four group companies
- Serves as Community Manager for Jive enterprise social network
- Acts as trusted advisor and counsels business leaders and internal stakeholders on internal communications
- Oversees all aspects of the design, writing, editing, production, proofing and distribution of various internal communications including emails, Jive, intranet, newsletters, etc.
- Develops and/or ensure materials produced meet department and company standards
- Manages tools to measure the effectiveness of messaging
- Maintains editorial style guidelines for communications targeted to employees
- Efficiently manages multiple projects and deadlines
- Collaborates on corporate communications, media relations, advertising, corporate social responsibility, social media and corporate social responsibility
- Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with key internal clients
- Provides innovative ideas and solutions for new communications and projects to keep internal stakeholders on the cutting edge
- Complies with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.
- Performs special projects and other duties as may be assigned.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of corporate internal communications experience in corporate business environment
- Jive, Yammer, or other enterprise social media (ESM) platform experience
- Experience delivering internal communication campaigns using multiple communication channels including emails, ESM, internal digital message boards, intranet, newsletters, video, and other internal communication channels
- Delivering internal communications to multiple audiences and offices
- Managing internal communications and email calendar and multiple requests
- Creating content, delivering communications, and measuring internal communications
- Managing internal client relationships and projects to deliver all projects on time
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience using Jive, Yammer, or similar ESM platform
- Intranet content management
- Internal email design, content creation and distribution
- Advanced knowledge of SharePoint, and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adobe Create Suite experience strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and oral presentation skills
- Video editing experience a plus
- Must be able to manage multiple projects
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of people and groups in a collaborative and constructive manner.
Salary/Job Requirements:
Qualifications /Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred.
- Exceptional writing and editing abilities. Ability to write in a variety of styles and voices
- Deep understanding of internal communication writing, design, delivery and measurement
- Proven experience delivering internal communication and using measurement to show value
- Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills
- Ability to translate complex and technical information for a broader audience
- Exceptional project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects from concept to completion
- Strong knowledge of internal communication techniques and analytics
- Strong knowledge of email design and distribution
- Proactive, entrepreneurial spirit
Hours: Monday – Friday
How to Apply: Please apply online at www.TMNAS.com/Careers
13.) Senior Account Executive, Financial Communications, Gregory FCA, Ardmore, PA
Job Description:
- Senior AE should have 3 -7 years Financial PR experience.
- Previous PR experience with RIA’s, ETFs, banks, mutual funds, 401k providers, or insurance firms a must.
- Able to secure coverage in top tier national outlets and financial trades.
- Create content to support social media initiatives.
- Supervise and direct junior members of the team.
Salary/Job Requirements: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Hours: 40 hours/week
Benefits:
- Platinum level Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Top-of-the-line 401k Plan
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
How to Apply: http://www.gregoryfca.com/careers/
14.) Communications Intern, Salus University, Elkins Park, PA
Job Description: General Summary: The communications/marketing intern provides support to the Office of Communications assisting with print and online messaging and strategic campaign creation. This internship will provide valuable experience in supporting the communications team in regards to branding, marketing materials and content development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with creating website, social media, and newsletter content
- Write press releases, media advisories, and promotional copy
- Draft and edit basic communications materials including flyers and brochures
- Assist with planning & participation in community- based events
- Track press clips
- Conduct market/academic research
- Provide support for special projects within the Office of Communications as needed
How to Apply: Email communications@salus.edu with a cover letter and resume.
15.) Executive Director, Employee Communications, UCLA Health, Los Angeles, California
http://jobs.iabc.com/jobseeker/job/27558297/
16.) Influencer Relations and Marketing Communications Specialist, Sapiens, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/115609807
17.) Communications Representative, Minnesota Parks and Recreation, Minneapolis, MN
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnparks/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1403184
18.) Executive Director for Executive & Strategic Communications, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/115663461
*** From Tracy Packard Ferrell:
19.) Senior Account Supervisor, Vanguard Communications of Falls Church, Inc., Washington, DC
https://vancomm.mytribehr.com/careers/view/20
20.) Marketing and Communications Specialist, Pelican New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
21.) Sr. Marketing Specialist, MBL International, Woburn, Massachusetts,
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/27323610
22.) Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=176241896
23.) Vice President Corporate Communications, TEGNA (formerly Gannett), Mclean, Virginia
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/114155139
24.) Public Relations Account Executive, broadhead, Minneapolis, MN
http://kciabc.com/jobopenings/broadhead-public-relations-account-executive/
25.) COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST/WRITER, Byrum & FIsk Communications, East Lansing, MI
26.) Corporate Communications Manager, Koppers Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
27.) Content Writer, Red7 Agency, Charleston, SC
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/SixAxis-LLC/jobs/Content-Writer-86161a4163f2cb1f
28.) Internal Communications Manager, Banfield Pet Hospital, Portland, OR
http://or.iabc.com/2016/03/internal-communications-manager/#more-2897
29.) Senior Communications Officer, The World Bank, Washington, DC
30.) External Affairs Associate, American Enterprise Institute, Washington D.C.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/115615116
31.) Director of Communications and Marketing, Keshet Inc., Jamaica Plain, MA
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/27774453
32.) Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority), Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/114180391
33.) Regional Director, Consumer Public Relations, The Ritz-Carlton, Bethesda, MD
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/27772471
34.) Manager, Executive Communication, SHRM, Alexandria, Virginia
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=27706372
35.) DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SOCORRO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, SOCORRO, New Mexico
http://careers.touchstoneenergy.coop/jobseeker/job/27828662
36.) Director of Marketing and Communications, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
http://www.talentzoo.com/job/Director-of-Marketing-and-Communications/152601.html
37.) Communications Advisor, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=27686215
38.) Media Relations Specialist, POET, Sioux Falls, SD
https://rn31.ultipro.com/POE1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*D3BE6FBDD8CFA9F5
39.) Intern-Communications (International), NRECA, Arlington, VA
40.) Intern-Media and Public Relations, NRECA, Arlington, VA
https://nreca.jibeapply.com/jobs/IRC26007/Arlington-VA-Intern-Media-and-Public-Relations?lang=en-US
41.) Associate Director of Communications, University of South Dakota Fundation, Sioux Falls, SD
http://careers.case.org/jobseeker/job/27407514
42.) Communications Associate, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=27684738
43.) HR Change Management and Communication Coordinator, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
44.) Sr. Aviation Editor, Beacon Management Group, Washington, District of Columbia
http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=65&job=27682267
45.) Intern Communications and Marketing, Dairyland Power Cooperative, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
http://careers.touchstoneenergy.coop/jobseeker/job/27805497
*** Your JOTW Alternative Job Selection for the Week:
46.) Craft Beer Expert, Hops and Hocks, Brooklyn, NY
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hops-and-Hocks/jobs/Craft-Beer-Expert-132d8ac13212bd62?q=Craft+Beer
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
041-16 01.04.2016: 1153 LT: Posn: 03:54N – 005:41E, Around 41nm SW of Brass, Nigeria.
Duty officers onboard a chemical tanker underway noticed a black speed boat approaching. Master raised the alarm, sent distress messages, took anti-piracy preventive measures and crew members locked all entrance doors. As the boat closed, nine pirates armed with AK47s opened fire at the tanker and attempted to board the tanker several times using ladders and grappling hook attached with a rope. All non-essential crew members mustered in a safe room. The navy was contacted but received no response. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre received information from the Owners and immediately informed the Nigerian navy for assistance. Due to the hardening measures taken by the tanker, the pirates aborted the attempted boarding and moved away. No injuries to crew members.
039-16 01.04.2016: 0145 LT: Posn: 00:15.2S – 117:34.8E, Samarinda Anchorage, Indonesia.
D/O onboard an anchored bulk carrier heard voices on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and an announcement was made on the PA system. As crew rushed to the location the robbers escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Master tried to contact the coast guard but received no response.
040-16 03.04.2016: 2345 LT: Posn: 05:59.4S – 106:54.3E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia.
Five robbers boarded an anchored container ship using a hook attached with a rope. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing the alerted crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped. Nothing reported stolen. Incident reported to pilot station and local agent who then reported to the port police. When the ship came alongside on 04.04.2016, the port police boarded the ship for investigation.
038-16 01.04.2016: 1815 LT: Posn: 04:07.56N – 118:55.76E, Around 17nm East of Pulau Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia.
Eight armed pirates in a speed boat approached and boarded the tug underway. They opened fire, stole crew personal belongings and kidnapped four crew members and escaped. The remaining crew members sailed the vessel to the vicinity of Semporna and thereafter a MMEA patrol boat escorted the vessel to a safe port.
*** Ball cap of the week: Saab
*** Coffee Mug of the week: Lockheed Martin
*** Shirt of the week: Camaro (Thanks to David Albritton at General Motors!)
*** Musical guest artist of the week: The Rhythm Kings
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