Monday, December 11, 2017

Action, Engagement, Planning & Advancement

Hello Monday!  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

This Communications Division Manager post with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce must have been posted just shortly after we put together Chamber opportunities in Friday’s set – 3-7 years of media relations experience & proven track record of pitching & successfully landing stories required.

Per a helpful commenter, we see that the American Financial Services Association is in search mode for a Digital Communications Manager with 3+ years’ experience building and executing strategic digital campaigns at a PR firm, trade association or similar organization

United Nations Foundation – opportunities supporting the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit:
PYXERA Global modestly describes themselves as standing astride the intersection of business, social, and governmental organizations, facilitating groundbreaking partnerships around the world – your spot in this enterprise could be as Thought Leadership Manager (scroll to find), where you will help place company execs at events & speaking engagements and manage media relations activities.

The University of California has a part-time Fellowship opportunity with their National Center for Free Speech & Civic Engagement – you need not be affiliated w/ UC or based in DC, but will be expected to travel to both locations – $20k stipend – we first noted this in mid-Nov., when it sported a December application date that appears to have been extended to Jan. 12

George Washington University
National Association of RealtorsMedia Relations Representative, Public Policy Issues – 5+ years’ communications experience with Washington/Capitol Hill-focused media desired.

Optical Society
Chief Communications Officer – 15+ years’ experience in external & internal communications, branding, and project management required.

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD, except as otherwise noted
Computer security firm Untethered Labs seeks Digital Public Relations Manager on a part-time basis – proven track record designing & executing successful PR campaigns desired

Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Association for Corporate Growth Vice President, Public Policy – seeking candidates with a comprehensive understanding of government relations and the political system, grassroots organizing and middle market private capital investment.

Prince William County
Media Specialist – $55k-$94k – focus on web-based video production – experience with Adobe Creative Cloud & professional video cameras required – Woodbridge, Va. – apply by Dec. 22

Council on Foreign Relations
Lupus Foundation of AmericaCommunications Specialist – 3-5 years of marketing, communications or public relations experience desired – scroll down for Intern opportunities.

Corporation for National & Community ServiceLegislative Aide – $44k-$50k – apply by Dec. 22

Opportunities with Alexandria-based interactive agency Engage:
Mi Familia Vota, a national civic engagement organization dedicated to Latino empowerment & civic participation, seeks Communications Director with Three to five years of experience in advocacy & digital communications – dominio del idioma español preferido. 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (scroll to find)
Conover & GouldStrategic Communications Intern – knowledge of Wordpress and Buffer a plus – apply by Dec. 15 for Spring 2018

FP1 StrategiesPolitical/Research Associate – 1-2 years of relevant experience in political research and using databases desired.

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Gordon said...

Conover + Gould - Strategic Communications Internship

Conover + Gould Strategic Communications has a winter/spring internship opening in our Washington, DC office. The position provides a hands-on learning opportunity for a talented, hard working undergraduate or graduate student interested in the field of strategic communications, media and public relations, corporate social responsibility and/or public affairs. Candidates must be highly motivated, well-organized and excellent writers.

Candidates are expected to have a passion for communications and possess a solid understanding of the basics of the industry, as demonstrated by coursework, previous internships, jobs or experience. This internship is designed to provide the intern with meaningful agency experience and build skills for an entry-level position in the field.

The internship is available full- or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) with a small monthly stipend, and will run as agreed from January - May

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support for client accounts
• Conduct research on company, client and prospective client industry issues and trends.
• Build and maintain databases, including client and issue-specific media contact lists.
• Assist with media relations by researching editorial calendars, identifying opportunities, monitoring news outlets and collecting clips.
• Draft reports, memos, articles, pitches, news releases, fact sheets, meeting summaries, website content, social media posts and other materials.
• Help develop communications plans, corporate social responsibility campaigns and social media strategies.
• Communicate and interact with staff, clients and stakeholders via phone, email, and at meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous account support duties such as activity tracking, maintaining account files, and assisting with mailings and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in communications
• Excellent writing and communication skills, strong research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Computer literate and able to learn other software programs quickly
• Familiarity and experience with major social media platforms
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter along with a writing sample to dbarry@conovergould.com

Please include your intended start and end dates.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.