Monday, May 16, 2016

Start Your Monday With Some Good Advice

Tuesday update: no new post today.  We'll be on an M-W-F publishing shcedule this week and next week; see you again Wednesday.

Welcome to your job-seek week.  Don't forget previously noted opportunities closing this week.

Ceres is in search mode for a Senior Associate, Digital Communications with excellent writing skills and 3-4 years’ experience using email marketing programs to facilitate online campaigns – facility with using HTML, InDesign and/or other digital design applications also desired.

The National Association of Biomedical Research has just sent along this Summer Intern opportunity supporting PR & outreach, government affairs & communications functions – downtown location

Lucas Public Affairs seeks a Sr. Account Executive/Account Supervisor and proven leader to support the firm’s strategic, results-oriented approach with clients and its continued growth and success – Sacramento, CA – apply by May 27 (5:00pm PST, to be exact)

Life is short...work somewhere awesome!  We can’t argue with that concise counsel from Rockville-based medical software provider DrFirst; we hope your experience as Corporate Marketing Communications Manager/Director fulfills that fine ideal; Marketing Communications Manager post also noted.

Spitfire Strategies – see also main career page
The Newspaper Association of America is seeking an experienced and digitally-savvy Manager, Trends & Insights to write, edit and produce multimedia content for the association's communication platforms – 3+ years of experience required.

Alice Ferguson FoundationGrant Writer – $50k range – at least 3 years of grant writing experience is required

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has Communications/Public Affairs Intern and Public Policy Intern posts available for the Fall 2016 term – apply by June 30

American Society of Hematology (scoll to find)
Entertainment Software AssociationExecutive Assistant, Government Affairs (pdf) – minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in similar capacity required

U.S. Agency for International Development Director, Office of Legislative Affairs – $128k-$160k – apply by May 19

The Washington Office on Latin America, a research & advocacy group working to advance human rights in the Americas, seeks Executive Director (pdf) with a demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice in the region – Spanish language skills required; Portuguese a plus – apply by July 1

The LIBRE Initiative (scroll to find) – searches managed by Freedom Partners Shared Services:
Minneapolis, MN-based opportunities with Wellstone, self-assessed as the progressive movement’s premier center for public and political leadership development, seeks Principal, Public & Political LeadershipPrincipal, Movement BuildingPrincipal, Movement Technology (all three noted in each PDF link) – see also main career page

The Washington Center Assistant, State Relations – part-time, temporary post – late May through August 2016 – $16/hr

Prevent Cancer Foundation
Population Services International seeks Communications Consultant to help support ACTwatch, a multi-country research project designed to fill evidence gaps on malaria diagnostics, antimalarial medicines and fever case management in the private and public sectors.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is looking for a Freelance Copy Editor with at least 15 years of experience editing long, fairly technical research reports – apply by May 31

U.S. Military AcademyAthletic Communications Assistant – work schedule described as intermittent – $10/hr – West Point, NY – apply by May 18

Northern Virginia Chamber of CommerceEvent Manager (scroll to find) – 1-3 years of experience with event planning and management desired

3 comments:

I am not June Cleaver said...

BAE Systems - Creative Communications Specialist/ Public Affairs

In this role, you will provide critical support utilizing social media and digital content to communicate BAE's initiatives and capabilities to a diverse audience- internal and external. This is a full-time highly visible corporate role. Please reach out to me at donna.stringer@baesystems.com

Gordon said...

Banner Public Affairs - PR Counselor, Junior Level

Banner Public Affairs is looking for a motivated, self-starting Junior-level PR Counselor to join our Washington, D.C. office. This position offers the opportunity to provide communications support to a variety of clients, by developing, managing and implementing media strategy, product launches, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Superior writing skills and the ability to quickly produce content is a must. Candidates will be expected to proactively set program strategy and direction and be held accountable for leading and executing such programs.

Qualifications:

--2 - 4 years’ experience in B2B and/or corporate communications, including some B2B and/or B2G technology.
--PR agency experience preferred.
--Excellent media relations skills (both traditional and social/digital), emphasis on business media skills as well as business/technology relationships and technology trade media relationships. Must have in-depth familiarity with technology and/or government trade media.
--Passion for and solid knowledge of technology with the ability to translate complex technical information into easily understood written and verbal communications.
--Develop and edit high quality written materials, including media correspondence and story angles; and illustrate strong presentation skills.
--Strong event planning and account, program, and project management skills are essential.
--Solid experience executing public relations plans with the ability to draft and implement strategic public relations programs.
--Ability to solve problems and exercise excellent judgment with the ability to think 'outside of the box.'
--Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
--Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines without sacrificing quality, maintain good client relationships and deliver outstanding results.
--Professional, proactive and committed to high standards in the quality of the communications product.
--Must have Bachelor’s degree.

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes and cover letters to jobs@bannerpublicaffairs.com.

Gordon said...

Banner Public Affairs - PR Counselor, Mid-level

Banner Public Affairs is looking for a motivated, self-starting Mid-level PR Counselor to join our Washington, D.C. office. This position offers the opportunity to provide communications support to a variety of clients, by developing, managing and implementing media strategy, product launches, executive visibility and thought leadership programs. Superior writing skills and the ability to quickly produce content is a must. Candidates will be expected to proactively set program strategy and direction and be held accountable for leading and executing such programs.

Qualifications:

--6 - 8 years’ experience in B2B and/or corporate communications, including some B2B and/or B2G technology.
--PR agency experience preferred.
--Excellent media relations skills (both traditional and social/digital), emphasis on business media skills as well as business/technology relationships and technology trade media relationships. Must have in-depth familiarity with technology and/or government trade media.
--Passion for and solid knowledge of technology with the ability to translate complex technical information into easily understood written and verbal communications.
--Develop and edit high quality written materials, including media correspondence and story angles; and illustrate strong presentation skills.
--Strong event planning and account, program, and project management skills are essential.
--Solid experience executing public relations plans with the ability to draft and implement strategic public relations programs.
--Ability to solve problems and exercise excellent judgment with the ability to think 'outside of the box.'
--Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
--Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines without sacrificing quality, maintain good client relationships and deliver outstanding results.
--Professional, proactive and committed to high standards in the quality of the communications product.
--Must have Bachelor’s degree.

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes and cover letters to jobs@bannerpublicaffairs.com.