Corporate Communication

Job Objective: Ability to professionally write and market a B2B company. Initiate & coordinate all PR related efforts (Full Time, Salaried Position). Reports to: Marketing Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writing:

• Write copy for customer facing written materials (i.e. quarterly email newsletter, etc.)
• Ability to understand and relay technical information such that they can communicate tech tips as well written, informative pieces
• Improve copy on our website and in our printed materials

PR:

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with contacts at industry publications
• Write and communicate all press releases (new products, new catalog, new technical information, etc) to our contacts at industry publications
• Monitor editorial coverage in industry publications & solicit increased representation in publications
• Monitor our competitors’ editorial coverage and online presence

Online:

• Become an active participant in online industry-specific forums, offer our company’s product as a helpful solution to problems and represent the brand well
• Determine which social media outlets we should be active on, set up and maintain those accounts
• Determine the most influential tweeters and bloggers in the industry and follow them, establish a cooperative relationship
• Follow up on Google alerts if necessary
• Maintain our established Pay Per Click advertising campaign on the major search engines
•  Remarketing Website:
• Respond to / follow up with comments, success stories & product reviews
• Determine where video should be utilized in order to better communicate our product and our brand

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

• 4 year degree in a related field of study (i.e. journalism, communications, marketing or business)
• 2 – 3 year of experience in a related field is a must
•  Demonstrated creativity and passion for online B2B marketing
• Experience with marketing analysis & reporting tools
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Maturity, ambition, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and think proactively
• Advanced computer skills including: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
   Knowledge of the manufacturing industry is helpful but not mandatory 

Apply here

Account Associate - FREELANCE

The Account Associate assists in the Marketing and Project Management of marketing initiatives across all channels that meet client objectives. Marketing Associates will gain valuable experience and a practical foundation in project/budget planning and management and in client/creative management. You will be a part of both the Marketing and Delivery capabilities and be trained in and assist in both capacities. Associates support the team on day-to-day internal and client management for strategy and execution of project work.

Detailed Description

Support team on day-to-day internal and client interactions Proactively identify and solve program execution issues; involves manager and other departments as needed Prepare briefs and analysis of program results on simple programs Develop a basic knowledge of the Client’s business, industry, competitors, etc. Support upper level Marketing and Delivery team in all strategic and production endeavors, from both a thinking and administrative perspective Begin to evaluate work against the creative strategy or project brief, and making assessments as to why or why not the work is on strategy Act as support and “go-to” point for ad hoc requests from senior marketing and delivery management colleagues Schedule and attend internal reviews and ensure that work is meeting client requirements and expectations. Distribute meeting notes to the team. Manage project assets including coordination and management of content, e.g., merchant assets Lead scoping efforts for small projects Build, manage and maintain simple project schedules for offline and online projects Work to manage change requests from internal and client teams Ensure consistency and quality of Creative deliverables for assigned account(s) Assist in managing all Creative details throughout the project to ensure that action-items are accomplished on a timely and accurate basis Act as a liaison for Creative, with Marketing, Media and other departments as needed

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree. 6 months account and/or project management experience a plus • Outstanding organizational, communication/presentation skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare clear and concise client-ready documents • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate empathy and commitment to the client, proven ability to manage expectations • Fluency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel MS Project a plus. Apply Here

PR Professional Needed

Does the challenge of growing a national brand excite you? Are you interested in getting involved in the Mega trends of healthy lifestyle - wellness - fitness ? Are you interested in Ergonomics? Can your work effectively within traditional PR while at the same time think about how to bring social media into a world where it has not yet taken hold.

Do you want the opportunity to really get in on the ground floor and make a huge impact?

We want to hear from you. We are VarierUSA - the exclusive North American distributor for Variér furniture.

Formerly known as Stokke, and creators of the Original Kneeling chair, the Variable balans - Varier stands ready to re-introduce this brilliant and time tested concept to a whole new generation. The iconic Variable was just named as one of "50 designs that changed the world".

We are looking for the right person to come in and assist the CEO and Marketing Director in developing and implementing a traditional PR effort directed initially at top tier influencers within the realm or ergonomics and human factors.

The individual or individuals will have direct communication with the CEO and Global marketing team and will have hands on responsibilities. Initial task will be working to identify top publications and resources within the ergonomic and human factors community, disseminating a new whitepaper, getting articles written...and possibly proving interest through new media channels.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and in cooperation, and have a passion and desire to learn and achieve. The ideal candidate will also be reliable, professional, have an understanding of social media and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A major plus would be any candidate with a background or experience in technical writing and/or freelance journalism

We will consider either part time or internship candidates with the potential for working toward a permanent opportunity if so desired.  Apply here.


Please respond with a personalized note outlining your interest, relevant experience and why in specific terms you feel this is your opportunity. Hiring Organization: VarierUSA

Music Booking Agency

International Music Network is an international marketing company specializing in the booking and management of tours for artists who represent the highest level of musical and artistic expression in their respective genres. IMN's foundation is based upon respect and compassion for the world's music and arts, with a desire to contribute to the cultural growth and awareness of the global audience. For nearly two decades IMN has established and maintained its reputation as one of the most respected boutique agencies for jazz, world, and other progressive musical idioms in the world. The goal for the company and its employees continues to be to create a different way of being an agency in the music business - one whose primary focus is to allow a full cultural and artistic exchange amongst the global community and worldwide audience of music enthusiasts.

The IMN internship program offers students the ability to gain invaluable exposure in the touring/concert booking aspect of the music industry.

As a company of diverse individuals coming from different backgrounds, IMN offers a unique atmosphere that promotes entrepreneurial growth amongst team building. We are looking for dedicated individuals that are hardworking, professional and personable.

Tasks include (but are not limited to):
Marketing research, Internet Marketing, National/International venue and festival research, assisting in calling venues for ticket counts/compiling spreadsheets, assisting with promotional mailings, assisting both Domestic and International Tour Coordinators. General duties also include faxing, filing and data entry.

Candidates should possess good organizational skills; professional phone skills; *computer skills; attention to detail; strong interest in the music business, specifically in concert production within the jazz, roots and world music idioms (knowledge/interest in the preceding genres a plus). Candidates must be willing and able to commute to Gloucester, MA.

*Technology Skills Required: Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet. Knowledge of Graphics and Calendar /Scheduling programs is a plus. Candidate must possess the capacity and willingness to learn new software packages.

Please send cover letter and resume to Liz@imnworld.com. No phone inquiries, please. www.imnworld.com

Work at the PR agency of the Year

MWW Group is one of the nation’s top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and “Aim High. Deliver” commitment to client service. For four years in a row, MWW Group was honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution. MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The American Business Awards and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News.

MWW Group is dedicated to providing interns with the knowledge and experience necessary to launch a career in Public Relations. The internship program is designed to give students a firsthand look at the practice of public relations and the opportunities the industry offers. We invite qualified students from accredited colleges and universities to apply for an internship in one of the following specialty areas; Consumer Marketing, Corporate Communications, Healthcare, Public Affairs, Investor Relations, Financial Communications.

Responsibilities:

When the internship is completed, he or she will be able to: • Maintain media and/or analyst contact lists • Draft press releases to communicate corporate news to targeted media • Draft pitch letters and initiate media telephone calls • Monitor media coverage for news of importance to clients & their industries • Participate in account team strategy sessions • Contribute to development of communication plans for client accounts • Research client's peer companies and gather competitive intelligence • Develop compelling story ideas • Succeed in a challenging corporate environment

Qualifications:

We are looking for both full-time and part-time interns as well as those eligible for college credits to work in our East Rutherford, NJ office location.

Marketing Coordinator

Our company is growing and our marketing efforts are growing even faster so our Marketing Manager needs someone to offload event coordination and other functions to.

We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator (entry-level, approx 0-3 yrs experience) who can be responsible for:

1) Event management -- You will be responsible for managing multiple events simultaneously. At the heart of our marketing is a technical lecture series our CTO does all around the country on a continuous basis. We also attend about 15 trade shows each year, run various webinars, and coordinate small lunch events.

2) Lead tracking -- We not only want to run marketing events, we want to know which ones work and make sure that we get good results from our efforts. Part of the responsibilities for this role will be tracking and reporting on the success of our marketing efforts.


Critical Skills Required -- We're not putting a lot on this list, but the skills listed here are truely fundamental to the role:

1) Detail-oriented -- You really must be incredibly detail-oriented and thorough. If you aren't, you will be miserable and so will we!

2) Very well-organized -- You must be able to multi-task and manage multiple events over long periods of time.

3) Numeric - You must be able to put together a budget and post-event reporting so we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. In short, you need to be solid in Excel and organized.

4) Good communication skills -- You will be interacting with dozens of internal and external people we work with to run marketing events.


Additional Skills Desired but not Requried:

1) Layout and design skills - It would be ideal if a candidate were proficient with Illustrator and could layout signs, flyers, and basic designs for giveaways like t-shirts, etc. We're open to training someone too if all else is ideal.


The Opportunity:

What we can offer is competitive compensation and great benefits, a great company culture, and the opportunity to really stretch and grow your skills. You would be given as much responsibility as you could handle. In fact, we'd like to find someone who could grow into other aspects of the marketing functions over time such as demand gen, content creation, relationship management, etc.

In short, we're a growing company where people can rise to whatever level they are able.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please mail your resume and a detailed cover letter addressing the qualifications we are looking for to: Marketing Coordinator Position, Cambridge Computer, 271 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. We'd welcome samples of any artwork or writing you have done in the past as well, however please do not send originals as we cannot return them.

The quality of your submission will reflect on you significantly. Please apply thoughtfully as we cannot entertain applications from people who simply mail resumes and cookie-cutter cover letters; it just wastes your time and ours. Thank you in advance for taking the time to apply and best of luck in your career search.

To learn more about our company and career opportunities, please visit our website at:
www.cambridgecomputer.com and to learn more about our technical lecture series you can click here: www.cambridgecomputer.com/seminars.cfm

Social Media Job Near NJ

Social Media-PR Associate

About the Job

Junior position with leading Long Island firm for an experienced, energetic, self-starter to suport client work, social media accounts, and work as part of a dynamic, well-established team.​ Local candidate preferred.​

Primary Responsibilities:
Build, maintain and monitor Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FourSquare and Blog networks for the firm and clients
Write press releases, media alerts, bios, fact sheets, pitch letters
Distribute press materials, reach out to media, handle pitching of client news, events, and announcements
Conduct research of a client’s industry, media network, and audience
Build and maintain local and national media lists of weekly, daily, broadcast, online and blog contacts
Assist with media relations and behalf of client events throughout New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey
Monitor media to report coverage to clients
Build and maintain SEO strategy for firm and clients

Excellent knowledge of social media and how to implement strategies, develop content, and maintain a strong influence
 Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker)
Ability to work independently while supporting team goals
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi task

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of public relations experience, preferably in an agency setting – or comparable experience through professional internships in the Social Media-Public Relations fields (general marketing background will not be considered).​ 

Go Here to apply or get more info.

PR/Social Media Assistant

USND&P is a full-service advertising agency with headquarters in Richmond, VA. We can trace our roots back to the 1960’s - when advertising was hip, mini's were micro and real Mad Men roamed the Avenue. Thanks to the roots of our leadership and the talent and commitment of our associates, we’ve grown to six offices spanning four states – with clients across the country in various industries.

YOUWe’re looking for someone to grow with us in our Richmond office. As a PR/Social Media Assistant, you’ll need to be a problem-solver, detail-oriented, focused, creative and flexible. You’ll handle various public relations responsibilities, from drafting and distributing press releases to managing contact lists. You’ll also be part of our social media team, helping develop content, and maintaining and reporting on various social media outlets/channels. You’ll need polished people skills - you’re going to have a lot of public interaction, from answering the phones to engaging online. In addition to juggling, it would be nice if you’re good at finding things (sometimes marbles get lost!).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Degree focused in Public Relations (or Communications, Marketing, Advertising, similar track)

· Understanding of basic public relations principles and ethics, and press release development (include any internship experience) following AP Style guidelines

· Familiarity with and (ideally) experience using the largest of the current social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

· Fantabulous writing skills (both traditional and thumb-driven, btw)

· Crazy-strong organizational skills

· Enthusiastic, glass-half-full personality

· Ability to thrive in a light-speed, deadline-driven environment

· Skilled in Microsoft Office™ products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

· Ability to express yourself and communicate in a professional manner as a representative of the agency and our clients

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

(p.s. Like dogs? We do. Our Richmond office is dog-friendly. Just thought you should know some of our employees have four legs.)

TO APPLY:Please submit cover letter and resume to Shaun Amanda Herrmann, Account Supervisor at sherrmann@ndp-agency.com . NO phone calls, please.

Copywriting Job in Rhode Island

Job Code : 1140

Division : Marketing

Location : Global Corporate Headquarters
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket RI US 02860

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Editorial/Writing 

 

Job Description :  Don't wait to jumpstart your career! Collette Vacations is a worldwide leader in the ever-changing travel industry. We employ over 400 people, including full-time tour managers, in 4 offices around the world, including Canada and the UK. Our company headquarters is located in a historic mill building in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, located minutes from downtown Providence.

Collette Vacations is seeking a Copywriter for our RI Office.
Responsibilities:

•  Writing advertisements, direct mail, promotions, marketing collateral and sales literature.
•  Working in conjunction with the marketing team to create ads and direct mail concepts
•  Being motivated to learn and recommend writing styles appropriate for Collette's target audience
•  Communicating with the Product Managers to write and/or copyedit and enhance tour itinerary information
•  Communicating and meeting with the outside Pr agency and acting as liaison to provide requested information
•  Assisting with Public Relations outreach when needed
• Writing promotional and/or offer copy for Ads, Magazines and Direct mail required
• Writing brochure, direct mail, and other sales & marketing collateral.

Required Skills

•  Strong writing, proofreading and copyediting skills
•  Must be organized and able to meet tight deadlines
•  5 years of writing experience - creative & business
•  Degree in English, Journalism or Communications
• We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, paid vacation time and more!
  

To submit your resume for this job, click here.

How to Neogiate during a Job Interview

In yesterdays case studies class we learned some invaluable tips about how to neogiate during a job interview to make sure you get the most out of your job and salary. Professor Shelton covered some of the basics that any college student should know when going on the hunt for their very first job.

• First and foremost everyone always wants to know is how much should they expect to make and what to say to that question if an employer asks how much do you expect to make? $35,000 is the average first year salary that a college graduate in PR should expect to make. Now if an employer ever asks you the question " How much do you want to make" Professor Shelton gave us some invaluable advice never answer it, or say neogotiable, but do not give a actual amount.


• We also discussed what a 401K is. We learned that is it important to know what your benefits are and whether or not the company offers a 401K retirement plan is. The best plan is one that matches you. For example if you put 5% of your paycheck into your retirement plan and then your company does the same so therefore 10% of your money is really going into the plan. You also, want to know whether or not your plan is vested and when does it become vested. Majority of companies become vested after one year which means that after one year the money in your fund is yours.


• It is important that you also ask how often do you get paid because there are several different ways that a company can pay whether it be biweekly, bimonthly, monthly, etc. Looking at the package that they offer you is important as well. The package is the number of days off, number of vacation days and sick days. Also, do they roll over and can you bank them or at the end of the year do you lose what days you do not use.

• Lastly, you need to look into the health care package they are offering and whether or not you are going to opt into this plan. When looking at the health care package you need to see what your premiums and deductibles/co pays are going to be. This is important to understand because part of you health care costs will be left up to you majority of companies do not cover all of your insurance. Therefore, the remaining costs are deducted out of you salary before you even receive your paycheck. In addition you will want to know when your benefits will kick in and what are their offers for vision and dental. An important note is if they offer the dental you want to take the dental.

Remember these are only the basics you want to remember when in that job interview, it is still important to go and do your own research and make a list of the questions that you want answered during the interview.

Beware of Phony Job Ads

Many college graduates end up in interviews for what they think are PR jobs because they respond to a bogus ads seeking “entry-level PR professionals.” These jobs, being hailed as "sports PR/marketing positions" range from doing phone sales for basketball season tickets, door-to-door sales of regulatory signage, or even catalog sales!

While job seekers feel compelled to follow through on every potential job opportunity, it’s wise to analyze any that seem too good to be true–especially those that don’t mention the company or agency where the opening exists.  Most organizations today include their names and locations in job postings.  Always make sure a job sounds like a legitimate position before sending your resume.  Don’t send resumes to unidentified organizations or post office boxes.  Never pay for job lists or a fee for submission of an application.

If you do run ino this, remember it is a consumer age!  You can contact the Better Business Bureaus and alert them to phony come ons. Perhaps a more interesting site is aptly called the Ripoff Report . Here you can post companits concerning phony job ads to online.

Public Information Positions

So students in the Public Relations Case Studies course are all wanting to find jobs as they graduate in May.  However, where to go to look for jobs is hard to know, let alone exactly what they want to do.  In fact, I suggest students don't try to find what they want to do before graduating, but instead endeavor to know without a doubt what they DON want to do.  In this vein, I offer some new links to various jobs.

Good hunting future RWU grads!

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=19000

http://www.indeed.com/q-Public-Information-Officer-jobs.html

http://wafb.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?jobId=20398749&viewType=main&networkView=main

https://www.shands.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=5296&CurrentPage=23

Needed: Communication Specialist (CT)

Positions in this function design and coordinate company communications, including internal and/or external communications. Responsible for maintaining policies and procedures and monitoring company media, which may include company websites. May manage public relations activities, including public information and shareholder information services.

You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. 
Qualifications:

• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Investigates non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
• Works exclusively within a specific knowledge area
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Provides explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Needed: Promotions Assistant

Contact here
Sony Imageworks Interactive

Description:
30+ hours/week. Admin duties, arrange travel, maintain supplies, prepare creative production work requests, schedule, collect, manage creative assets, schedule meetings, develop pitch lists, promotional concepts, program outlines. Req computer, communication, orgz, interpersonal skills, strong interest in entertainment, internet.

Needed: Radio Promotions

Contact by clicking here

Description: Manage, direct promotion, advertising, PR of station to public, clients, create station image, work w/ programming, sales to develop campaigns, themes, mktg approaches on air, thru integrated mktg campaigns. Req 1 yr college, 2-3 yrs rel exp.

Needed: Marketing Associate

Contact:
DOWNSTAIRS CABARET THEATRE, 20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY 14605-2935. Fax: 585-454-0260.
E-mail Application here.

Description:
Work on productions for 3 theater facilities, national & regional tours, & education program; coordinate & implement advertising, sales, public relations, graphics, publications, promotions, website for 25 shows/yr + classes.

Needed: Marketing & Media Associate

Contact:
Michael Bodel, Marketing Manager, HERE Arts Center, 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013; email E-mail (Subj: Marketing Position) here; For more info, click here

Description:
Format, upload content to website, Facebook, online platforms, assist resident artists w/ creating media for web incl video, slideshows, audio, blogposts, design, create, distribute institutional, production-specific print materials, design, track weekly eblasts, update, maintain patron database. Req know design principles, techniques, Photoshop, InDesign, html, internet systems, pref know Flash, Javascript, CSS.

Needed: Events Coordinator

Apply online to Tandberg in Reston, VA here

Description:
Coordinate, research, help execute logistics for internal/external event marketing campaigns, maintain updated event schedule, maintain inventory of promotional items, trade show supplies, coordinate food/beverage reqs, develop design, produce resignation gifts, assist w/ design, production of onsite signage. Req BA/BS mktg/communications/biz/rel, excel communication, interpersonal, orgz skills, know MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, willing to obatin CME/CMP certification.

Needed: Media Manager San Francisco Food Bank

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To create and implement a media strategy that will promote the work and raise the public visibility of the Food Bank while also increasing awareness about the issue of hunger. Identify and develop specific opportunities to place messages and stories in the media. Please submit cover letter, three writing samples and resume to: Media Manager Search San Francisco Food Bank 900 Pennsylvania Avenue San Francisco, CA 94107 Fax: 415-282-1909 Email here



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Devise and execute external communication strategies that reinforce organizational goals, mission, and messages; and develop organizational messages relevant to media interest. 2) Develop an annual media plan for print, radio and television. 3) Determine the most useful and valuable print and electronic media outlets for Food Bank messages and work to develop and place stories. 4) Create media opportunities during non peak-interest months (January through August), and locate new and different outlets to convey the Food Bank’s message. 5) Become acquainted and stay current with Food Bank food distribution programs, volunteer efforts, and special projects and activities, looking for opportunities to shape stories in ways that will earn media coverage. 6) Provide media coverage guidance and support for Food Bank food drives, special events and Advocacy programs. Coordinate logistics and media activity with appropriate Food Bank Staff. 7) Develop and execute social media strategies that build traffic and engagement on San Francisco Food Bank websites. 8) Coordinate media visits, filming opportunities, spokesperson needs. 9) Manage and coordinate public service campaigns. 10) Establish and maintain relationships with the media, including newspapers, radio and television stations, as well as specialty magazines and trade papers. 11) Develop a speakers' program, preparing and placing the Executive Director and other speakers at meetings of civic groups, conferences, association meetings and other settings. Outline speeches for Executive Director and other staff. Develop staff skills for presenting and speaking on behalf of the Food Bank. 12) Work with the Marketing Manager to update and solicit photos for the photo archive as needed. 13) Track media activities and prepare periodic reports. 14) Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS
One to three years of professional experience in media, journalism or public relations; B.A. in journalism, communications, media or related field; Established relationships with members of the media community in San Francisco a plus. Ability to nurture existing relationships while forging new ones; Well-organized; exceptional project and deadline management abilities; Ability to work effectively in a team setting, adapt easily, think creatively and be a problem solver; Strong interpersonal skills, interacting well with individuals (staff, volunteers, and clients) from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment; Efficient using Microsoft Office and electronic publishing software; Valid Driver’s License; access to vehicle preferred.