Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Special Edition: Communications & Media Relations Jobs

For your Tuesday focused programming, we once again hone in on the mainstay category at DCPA+CJ: communications & media relations posts with non-profit, governmental & corporate employers.

AECOM
Communications Manager

Altruista HealthCommunications Manager

American AirlinesSpecialist/Senior Specialist, Field Communications

American Council for an Energy-Efficient EconomyCommunications Manager

American Fuel & Petrochemical ManufacturersCommunications Manager

Amputee CoalitionDirector of Communications (scroll to find) – Manassas, Va.

Art Works NowMarketing & Communications Associate – fluency in Spanish required

Association of Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesDirector, Marketing & Communications

Booz Allen Hamilton
Brand USACommunications & Public Policy Coordinator – see also main career page

Calvert CountyMedia Specialist, Communications & Public Relations – $40k-$46k – Prince Frederick, MD – apply by Nov. 28; subject to early closure

Capital Area Food BankPublic Relations & Outreach Specialist

Capital OnePrincipal Communications Associate

CASACampaign Communications Specialist (scroll to find) – excellent Spanish language skills required

Center for Strategic & International StudiesMedia Relations Coordinator

ComcastPublic Relations Manager – DC or Baltimore, MD

Composite Panel AssociationMarketing Communications Manager – $60k-$70k – Leesburg, Va.

DC Dept. of Public WorksCommunications Specialist – $85k-$109k

General Dynamics Missions SystemsDirector of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs

Global Fund to End SlaveryCommunications & Media Specialist

Global Environment & Technology FoundationCommunications Manager – apply by Nov. 16

Goucher CollegeDirector of Athletic Communications – Baltimore, MD

HDRSenior Communications Coordinator

ICF International
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Institute of International EducationCommunications & Social Media Analyst supporting the EducationUSA program

Jobs with Justice
Communications Director (scroll to find) – Nov. 15

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under LawMedia Relations Manager (pdf)

Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic
Marketing & Communications Manager (scroll to find)

Middle East Broadcasting Networks
Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing – Arabic language skills preferred

Mystery healthcare advocacy organizationCommunications Assistant – contract status; long-term assignment – search managed by the Midtown Group

National LGBTQ Task ForceCommunications Manager

National Network of Public Health InstitutesCommunications Associate

National Partnership for Women & FamiliesCommunications Director, National Paid Leave Campaign – $110k-$125k

National Society of AccountantsMarketing Communications Manager – $40k-$50k

Natural Resources Defense CouncilCommunications Manager

Palladian Partners
PagnatoKarpPublic Relations & Social Media Professional

Roanoke CollegeExecutive Director of Marketing & Communications – Salem, Va.

SE SolutionsSenior Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Smithfield FoodsSenior Public Relations Manager – Smithfield, Va.

SmithRxHealth Policy Communications Lead – San Francisco, CA

Triumph EnterprisesCommunications Specialist

US-China Business Council
Communications Director – Chinese language skills a plus

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore
Marketing & Communications Coordinator – $33k-$37k

Wireless Infrastructure AssociationPublic Affairs Manager

Monday, November 5, 2018

Monday. Rain. Jobs. Enjoy!

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

Crosscut Strategies is actively recruiting for this Strategic Communications Manager (scroll to find) role – ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in strategic communications or campaigns.

CLS Strategies has passed along Strategic Communications Intern and Digital Production Intern opportunities for the Spring 2019 term – paid positions; available on full- or part-time basis. 

Howard UniversityStrategic Communications Manager – proven work experience as a digital media specialist or digital account manager required, as well as strong knowledge of WordPress & Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro or other PC-compatible media editing software.

Tyson Foods
The Mines Advisory Group has found and destroyed more than 700 landmines & unexploded items daily for 25 years – your place in this awesome effort could be as a Development Operations Assistant (scroll to find), especially if you possess 2+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or departmental support, with a preferred focus on database management & fluency in Raiser’s Edge

United Nations FoundationProject Manager, Communications supporting the Digital Impact Alliance – 7-10 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role desired, with ideally including work producing & project managing multiple print & online publications and marketing communications campaigns simultaneously.

American Oversight, a group looking to hold the current administration accountable through FOIA requests backed by aggressive litigation, communications, investigations, and research, seeks Director of External Relations & Outreach – 2-5 years working in external affairs, government relations, or on Capitol Hill required; familiarity with FOIA and/or litigation a plus

Wilderness Society (scroll to find)
George Mason UniversityAssistant Dean, Strategic Communications & Marketing for the College of Humanities & Social Sciences – 8+ years of applicable experience required, preferably in a higher education environment – apply by Dec. 5

Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsLegislative Affairs Officer – $184k-$204k – apply by Nov. 30

American Association of University WomenCommunications Manager – 4-6 years in communications, public relations, or related fields desired.

 Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Ghost Note AgencyDigital Marketing Director – 5+ years of experience at an interactive, digital advertising and/or digital PR agency required, with a track record in being a category expert and business strategist.

National Endowment for the Humanities Program Analyst – $56k-$88k – apply by Nov. 8 

World Resources InstituteCommunications Manager, Sustainable Ocean Initiative – seekisng candidates with 7+ years’ experience in PR, journalism, or communications, with a focus on climate, energy, or broader environmental issues

U.S. News & World Report
America VotesPolitical & Communications Intern, Spring 2019 – smart, hardworking types who can manage in a small, fast-paced organization desired.

Congressional Budget OfficeGraphics Editor – $75k-$120k – apply by Dec. 2

CoStar Group
We believe the Communications & Events Manager (scroll to find) opportunity with the National Council on Urban Indian Health is new since our mid-October check-in.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

One More Time

Here's your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

University of Maryland Assistant Director of Communications & Engagement supporting the Maryland Sea Grant College – $75k-$80k – Nov. 5

University of Virginia
Assistant Director of State Government Relations – $70k-$80k – Richmond, Va. – Nov. 5

Government Accountability OfficeVisual Communications Analyst (graphic design role) – $86k-$127k – Nov. 6

Maryland Office of the State’s AttorneyPublic Relations Officer – $60k – Baltimore, MD – Nov. 6

Center for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedia Relations Advisor – $114k-$148k – Nov. 7

NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterLead Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Nov. 7 

George Mason University
Nature Conservancy
Alaska Center Digital Organizer (pdf) – Anchorage, AK – Nov. 8

Millennium Challenge Corp.Social Media Manager – $58k-$99k – Nov. 9

Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center Community Service Manager (use keyword IRC32920) – $63k-$105k – Nov. 8 

Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist – $53k-$91k – Nov. 9

Embassy of CanadaEconomic Program Assistant – $59k – Nov. 11

Friday, November 2, 2018

Friday, Featuring Fraud

Hello Friday job-seekers!  Hope one of these fits your desires & skills.

The Coalition for Insurance Fraud has passed along this Associate Director of Communications (pdf) post suited for candidates with 3+ years’ experience in developing and managing digital marketing/social media campaign, as well as previous work in media relations. And even if you aren’t interested in this excellent opportunity, their news feed, Fraud of the Month, and Hall of Shame are essential reading.

The National Association of Independent Schools is actively recruiting for a Content Editor with the ability to plan for a variety of content channels & formats and 4+ years’ relevant experience with advanced editing, writing & proofreading skills

Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
Public Affairs Officer – $41k-$65k – position is responsible for coordinating, creating, writing and/or editing and managing all print and digital communications from the department and its units – Annapolis, MD – apply by Nov. 13 

American University
Here’s a very fresh Security Communications Manager post with Capital One – 5+ years of experience in developing & implementing integrated communication strategies desired – McLean or Richmond, Va.
Embassy of CanadaEconomic Program Assistant – $59k – 2+ years office/admin experience desired – apply by Nov. 11

Inova Health System
Catholics for ChoicePress Officer – 3-5 years of communications and/or journalism experience required.

Heritage Foundation Associate Director, Coalition Relations –   5+ years’ experience working with public policy organizations, government, or trade associations required.

Atlantic Media
Center for American ProgressAssociate Director/Senior Manager, Foundation Relations – 4-7  years of foundation relations experience or comparable background required.

Ogilvy PRAccount Exec, Healthcare Public Relations – 1-3 years’ experience in healthcare-related PR required.

… and finally: how about a new life working on environmental advocacy in Anchorage, AK as a Digital Organizer (pdf) with the Alaska Center?  You have until Nov. 8 to answer that question & apply.

Best wishes for a super-fine weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Don't miss Saturday's fantastic Virginia-beer Novemberfest celebration at Rustico in North Old Town Alexandria – and here's a few more weekend fun finds:

Thursday, November 1, 2018

All Hallows; Just Jobs

All Hallows or All Saints Day (and Día de los Muertos for that matter) is once again a just-the-jobs kind of day, too.  And it's a work-in-progress, as well – so check back later as we fill this in further. [edit: all finished for the day]

1) American Humane AssociationPublicist to the President & CEO

2) Association of International CPAsSenior Director, Public Affair/Advocacy & Media

3) APCO WorldwideInterns (scroll to find) – Spring 2019

4-7) Brookings Institution
8) Crowell MoringDirector of Communications

9) Defense Media ActivityPublic Affairs Specialist – $68k-$88k – Fort Meade, MD – apply by Nov. 13

10) Fox News ChannelCollege Associate – Summer 2019

11) Georgetown UniversityAssistant Director of Communications, Non-Degree Programs

12) George Washington UniversityProgram Associate supporting the Center for Indigenous Politics & Policy – $45k-$60k – apply by Nov. 19

13) Mountain West ChurchCommunications Director – Stone Mountain, GA

14) NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterLead Public Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – apply by Nov. 7

15-21) Nature Conservancy
22) NOVA Research CompanySenior Health Communications Specialist supporting the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities

23) Puerto Rico Federal Affairs AdministrationGovernment Affairs Intern – Spanish language skills preferred

24) RareManager, External Communications

25) Research!AmericaCommunications Specialist – apply by Nov. 16

26-28) Smithsonian Institution
29) Society for NeuroscienceAdvocacy Communications Specialist

30) United Technologies Corp.Manager, Government & Policy Relations

31) University of Maryland Capital Region Health FoundationSpecial Events Manager – Laurel, MD

32-33) Wireless Infrastructure Program (scroll to find)
more to come OK, we're done –

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

We Have the Treats!

Your Halloween edition of DCPA+CJ is bringing the good stuff – just like those generous houses on your trick-or-treat route that happily fill your bag with full-size candy bars!  Lots of great direct-to-us submissions in today's set (the first 14 employers; everything above the FCC job).

The World Resources Institute is seeking a Communications & Social Media Specialist to develop and execute impactful communication strategies for their Climate program – 2+ years of relevant experience working in public relations, journalism, or communications with salient link to climate, energy or broader environmental issues desired.

Salisbury University, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, seeks Director of Public Relations &  University Spokesperson – 10+ years of related experience at the highest levels of public/media relations communications required – Salisbury, MD – apply by Nov. 25

The Cancer Support Community is in search mode for a Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy with 5-8 years of experience in public policy, public interest law or related field, as exhibited by extensive work with state and federal policymakers, national partners, advocacy groups, and constituents.

We first noted these opportunities to join MITRE in McLean, Va. or Bedford, MA several days back – and we’ve just heard that they are still actively recruiting for them
Here’s a very fresh Senior Project Manager post supporting the communications operation at the Urban Institute – 5-7 years of project management experience in a fast-paced work environment required; preferably in a non-profit, academic or creative organization.

Public affairs/advocacy software provider Quorum seeks Federal Account Manager with experience working in or with the U.S. Congress, as well as strong listening & relationship-building skills

The National Nurses Association tells us they are actively seeking candidates for these:
The Arms Control Association is seeking a Chief Editor for Arms Control Today – proven editorial/journalism experience required; a solid understanding of the international security and arms control field is a major plus – apply by Nov. 16

Convé Communications is seeking an Associate with 1-3 years communications experience; agency background preferred.

Forbes Tate Partners is actively recruiting for:
Maryland Office of the State’s Attorney seeks a Public Relations Officer with 5-7 years of experience in public relations, marketing or related field – $60k – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 6

Digital PromiseSenior Communications Manager – 10+ years of communications & development experience required with at 3 years work related to education and/or technology – DC or San Mateo, CA

The Internet Association has just shared these with us:
The Patient Access Network Foundation seeks graduate student for starting-ASAP Marketing & Communications Intern – paid position – strong writing & editing skills required; health writing experience preferred – apply by Nov. 12

Federal Communications CommissionPublic Affairs Specialist – $96k-$148k – apply by Nov. 13

Incoming freshman Democratic Member of Congress seeks Scheduler with prior scheduling or Capitol Hill experience & detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryCommunications Specialist – 1-5 years’ experience demonstrating your ability to produce news, blog content, and/or technical stories desired – Laurel, MD

College of William & Mary
– Williamsburg, Va.
Fannie MaeCorporate Communications Associate – 2+ years of related experience desired

The Seminar Network is seeking a Creative Script Writer to help craft major presentations & speeches for their network of social change entrepreneurs – 2+ years of relevant experience preferred

Here is a super fresh Communications Officer opportunity with the International Monetary Fund – 10 years of relevant experience required, as well as solid knowledge of economic/financial matters and global economic governance issues – apply by Nov. 13, as noted here

University of VirginiaAssistant Director of Marketing, Athletic Dept. – $36k-$40k – 2-4 years of athletics marketing, promotions, or development experience desired – Charlottesville, Va.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Digital, Social Media & Online Communications Jobs

For your Tuesday specialty programming, we once again focus on opportunities in the social media & digital communications space.

American River
s – Online Communications Manager

AmtrakSocial Media Listening Lead

Apptium
Content Writer – $55k-$67k

Baltimore City Community CollegeDigital Media Coordinator

Bart & AssociatesSocial Media Coordinator

BluShark DigitalDigital Content Associate

Capital OneBrand Strategy Senior Associate, Community Management – McLean or Richmond, Va.

Carahsoft
Digital Media Coordinator

Center for a New American SecurityDigital Communications Specialist

Center for American ProgressEmail Marketing Manager

Culture ONE WorldSocial Media Community Manager

DC Bar AssociationDigital & Social Media Specialist

Defenders of Wildlife Digital Content Associate – to $51k

Digital PromiseContent Writer/Editor

Fannie MaeDirector Digital & Social Media Communications

Global Blockchain Business CouncilEvents/Social Media Lead

gmmb
Insight Systems – opportunities supporting USAID’s Feed the Future initiative
The Israel ProjectDigital Communications Specialist (scroll to find)

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Jones NetworkingDigital Marketing Specialist

Mystery Alexandria-based Digital AgencySocial Media Director – search managed by Torchlight Hire

Mystery DC-based employerRegional Social Media Marketing Guru – $70k-$90k – search managed by COREcruitment

Mystery DC membership associationDigital & Social Media Specialist – search managed by Contact 1

National Public RadioSocial Media Strategist/Editorial Assistant supporting How I Built This

NCTA
Director, Digital Strategy

National Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationDigital Reporter/Writer

Office of U.S. Attorneys
Digital Communications Manager – $96k-$148k –  apply by Nov. 9; subject to early closure

Patriotic MillionairesSenior Digital Communications Associate – $46k-$52k

QTSDigital Content Editor

RareDigital Experience Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.Public Affairs Specialist, Social Media – $56k-$126k – apply by Nov. 5; subject to early closure

SynerenJunior Social Media Specialist supporting NASA’s Astrophysics Sciences Division

Tier 10Social Media Ninja

TV OneJunior Producer, Digital & Social Media

Virginia Hospital Center
Web & Digital Communications Manager

Washington PostDigital Producer

WestatDigital & Social Media Specialist

Monday, October 29, 2018

It's Monday, So Let's Get to It!

And don't miss previously noted opportunities closing this week.

We'll start with a very fresh Senior Communications Manager with General Motors supporting their GM Defense division – 8-10+years public relations and/or journalism experience desired, with at least 4 years in a corporate or agency PR environment.

Education technology company EVERFI seeks Chief Communications Officer with 15+ years of experience working in senior leadership positions in marketing communications including promotion of programs and sales/fundraising initiatives.

The Muslim American Leadership Alliance is seeking a New York-based Community Manager to help connect their constituency in person & online in NYC – strong communication & interpersonal skills and knowledge of effective fundraising strategies desired – we’re told a $55k-$60 pay scale applies.

Recent opportunities with international development nonprofit Pact:
This Media Relations Coordinator post with the Cato Institute appears to be new since our 3-weeks-ago check-in – seeking candidates with 1-2 years’ experience at a broadcast media outlet, or nonprofit, government, corporate, or association marketing or PR office.

CBRE Senior Communications & Media Manager – at least 6-8 years of relevant work experience required.

United Nations FoundationManager, Program & Impacts supporting the Girl Up campaign – 7-9 years of experience that includes work with in youth programs or mobilization required, as well as familiarity with program design, monitoring & evaluation.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
PBS Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications – 8+ years of corporate communications and/or public relations experience required.

Prince George’s County Police Dept.
Public Information Officer – $41k-$80k – fluency in Spanish a must – apply by Nov. 26

WE ACT for Environmental Justice, an NYC-headquartered organization working to ensure that people of color and/or low-income help shape environmental policy, has DC-based National Campaign Director (65k-$75k) and National Campaign Associate ($50k-$55k) opportunities available.

Ocean Conservancy
We won’t make you wait until our usual Friday check-in with the Pew Charitable Trusts to see this new Communications Associate opportunity – at least one year of experience in a nonprofit or public policy organization required, including communications-related work.

340B Health, advocate and resource for healthcare providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program, seeks Communications Manager – 4+ years of experience in content creation & social media required; knowledge of health care and health policy preferred

APCO Worldwide
Research Manager – 4-7 years of relevant research experience required; background in public affairs issues management/branding strategy a plus

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Maryland Health Benefit ExchangeHealth Policy Analyst – $49k-$80k – 3+ years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies & programs required – Baltimore, MD – apply by Nov. 1

American Enterprise InstituteMedia Relations & Marketing Associate – ability to think strategically & plan a comprehensive media outreach program required.

National Organization for Women
Press Secretary – 3+ years of experience required; background as primary press contact for campaign or national organization preferred.

Bipartisan Policy Center
MetalogixCopywriter – 4-7 years of copywriting experience for B2B organizations required, preferably with a background in information technology marketing.

George Washington UniversityAssistant Director, Alumni Volunteer Programs & Professional Development – experience in a higher education setting, including experience in advancement, volunteer management, HR development or a related field such as communications, marketing, or PR preferred.

George Mason University
Taxpayers for Common SenseCommunications Staffer – part-time/temporary position – $15/hr – duties include data entry, updating, tagging, and archival of press clips & media coverage.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Here We Go Again

Please enjoy your Sunday run of previously noted opportunities closing in the upcoming week.

Defense Security ServiceCongressional Affairs Specialist – $114k-$148k – Oct. 29

Food & Drug AdministrationCongressional Affairs Specialist – $81k-$106k – Oct. 29

National Association of Federally Impacted SchoolsDirector of Policy & AdvocacyOct. 29

Smithsonian Institution – opportunities supporting the Asian Pacific American Center
Nature Conservancy
American Forest FoundationDigital Communications CoordinatorOct. 30

Dept. of EducationCongressional Liaison Specialist – $96k-$126k – Oct. 30

Texas Democrat MoCPress AssistantOct. 31

Refugees International Senior Advocate, Women & Girls’ RightsOct. 31

Union for Concerned ScientistsFederal Defense Campaign Director – $100k – Nov. 1

University of Maryland Director of Development Communications & Marketing, UMD AthleticsNov. 1 

American for the ArtsDirector of Federal Affairs – $90k – Nov. 2, as noted here

Foundation for Food & Agriculture ResearchCommunications & Legislative Affairs Officer – see alternate description/application address hereNov. 2

George Mason University
National Alliance on Mental Illness Public Affairs AssociateNov. 2 

Small Business Administration/Office of Disaster AssistanceSupervisory Public Affairs Specialist – $134k-$164k – Nov. 2

University of VirginiaSenior Director of Development for Global Affairs – Charlottesville, Va. – Nov. 2

United Nations Environment Programme –  Communications Officer – Nairobi, Kenya – Nov. 3

British EmbassySenior Trade Policy Strategy Advisor – $90k – Nov. 4

HALO Trust – Communications & Marketing OfficerNov. 4

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Friday, October 26, 2018

Your Spot on the Sox Roster is in Salem

Hello Friday job-browsers!  We end our big week with 246 jobs & internships found – we hope one or more of them worked for you.

1) The National Alliance on Mental Illness has passed along this Manager, Marketing & Communications role focusing on the development of marketing & communications efforts in support of NAMI affiliate offices, organizational partners & professional groups including health care providers/systems – 5-8 years relevant experience desired – apply by Dec. 15

2) The American Council of Trustees & Alumni is seeking an Executive Director (scroll to find) to helm their Fund for Academic Renewal – 10+ years of experience in higher education and/or relevant nonprofit work as well as a background in fundraising/grantmaking desired.

3) The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. is seeking an Intern to support their Office of External Engagement in a variety of external affairs planning & admin duties – can start ASAP or in January

4) American Action ForumPress Secretary

5-10) American University
11) British EmbassySenior Trade Policy Strategy Advisor – $90k – apply by Nov. 4

12) Center for American ProgressExecutive Director of Generation Progress

13) Center for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedia Relations Advisor – $114k-$148k – apply by Nov. 7

14-17) Colorectal Cancer Alliance
18) Dominion Energy External Affairs Representative – Richmond, Va.

19) Government Accountability OfficeVisual Communications Analyst (graphic design role) – $86k-$127k – apply by Nov. 6

20) Johnson & JohnsonFederal Affairs Senior Manager, Consumer Medical Devices

21) Montgomery CollegeVice President for Development & Alumni Relations

22) Mystery DC membership associationDigital & Social Media Specialist – search managed by Contact 1

23) Mystery foreign affairs advocacy organizationVideo Editor – 5-month term – $40-$60/hr – search managed by Brainstorm Creative Resources

24) National Asian Pacific American Women’s ForumDigital Engagement Specialist (scroll to find) – $45k-$50k

25) National Association of Federally Impacted SchoolsDirector of Policy & Advocacy – apply by Oct. 29

26) Pew Charitable TrustsSenior Research Associate, Retirement Savings

27) Pew Research CenterIntern, U.S. Politics – Spring 2019 – paid position

28-31) UnidosUS – strong Spanish language skills preferred/required, depending on position
32) … and finally: We’re sure at least one of you kind-hearted folks will jump at this Community Service Manager opportunity with the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (use keyword IRC32920) – $63k-$105k – apply by Nov. 8

33) … and finally, part 2: Fancy yourself an aspiring Buck, Scully, or even Brockmire?  Step up to the plate and claim this Manager of Broadcasting & Media Relations post with the Carolina League’s Salem Red Sox, where your duties will include calling all 140 Sox games , and presumably enjoying bus travel from Wilmington, DE to Myrtle Beach, SC & points in between.

Best wishes for a awesome & restorative weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs resource.  Here's some diversions for your Saturday & Sunday – more ahead here.