801) We’ll start your Thursday job-browse with this super-fresh Communications Director opportunity from our friends at the Bipartisan Policy Center – 8-10 years of direct experience in media relations & communications desired, especially in relation to policy, campaign and Hill environments.
802) The Harbour Group is actively recruiting for a Director, Corporate Communications with 6-10 years’ experience that demonstrates your ability to work comfortably and effectively with client executives and other management personnel; hands-on media relations experience, as a spokesperson or press secretary, is preferred.
803) The Edison Electrical Institute is seeking a Manager, External Communications (scroll to find) with 5+ years relevant experience and top-notch writing & editing skills; energy experience a plus.
804) This Bookeeper/Finance Manager (pdf) post with the National Cherry Blossom Festival is a bit outside our usual focus here, but perhaps you (or someone you know) possess the experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, budgets, etc., as well as proficiency in QuickBooks.
805) AARP – Director, Media Relations
806) Arthritis Foundation – Executive Director, DC Region
807) Brookings Institution – Communications Coordinator
808) Conservation International – Manager of Digital Fundraising
809) Destination DC – Media Relations Manager, Convention & Travel Trade
810) Democrats for Education Reform – Director of Communications (pdf)
811) Esophageal Cancer Action Network – Director of Giving – $65k-$75k – Baltimore, MD
812) FHI360 – Communications Specialist I and Communications Specialist II supporting the National Diabetes Prevention Program
813) Fundación Capital – Director of Communications (pdf) – proficiency in Spanish required
814-819) Georgetown University
- Web Manager, Marketing
- Gift Administration Analyst
- Senior Gift Administration Analyst
- Senior Gift Processing Specialist
- Donor Relations Concierge
- Gift Processing Specialist
822) International Rescue Committee – Senior Officer, International Programs Policy & Advocacy – Africa focus
823-825) Nature Conservancy
- Designer – apply by Sept. 21
- Philanthropy Coordinator – Seattle, WA – apply by Sept. 18
- Illinois Chief Development Officer – Chicago, IL – apply by Oct. 8
827) New America Foundation – Policy Analyst supporting the Center on Education and Skills
828) No Greater Love – Web Design/Content & Office Administrator – $35k
829) Northrop Grumman – Director of Global Media
830) Public Citizen – Social Media Director (pdf) for Global Trade Watch
831) Steptoe & Johnson – Marketing Content Manager (scroll down to Washington office)
832-833) U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Senior Manager, Media & External Communications
- Programs & Research Assistant, China Center – fluency in Mandarin preferred
835) … and finally: you’ll helm the happily named Funworld [!] magazine as Managing Editor for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; sounds great to us – Orlando, FL – see also main career page
Conover + Gould Strategy Group - Strategic Communications Fall Internship
ReplyDeleteConover + Gould Strategy Group has a fall internship opening at 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, excellent writers and capable of working effectively on a number of time sensitive assignments.
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 for transportation, and will run as agreed for the fall semester.
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.
• Assist in drafting 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.