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Ad Council · 3 months ago

Assistant Manager Marketing Communications (Contract Employee)

The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization that focuses on social impact campaigns. They are seeking an Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee) to create and manage communications strategies, particularly in social media and PR, to enhance the reach of their campaigns.

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Responsibilities

Assist the team in the development and implementation of PR/social media programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of a social good issue, including participating in brainstorms, drafting plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics
Update Ad Council campaign managers and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies
Draft press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts
Assist with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, bloggers and potential spokespeople
Various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, etc
Collaborate with our website content team to make minor content changes in our CMS
Ideate, draft and manage approvals for social media content for the Ad Council brand (primary channels include LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram). Support management of editorial calendar, coverage of tentpole brand events, and other special projects
Travels occasionally (5%) to support in-person campaign launches, thought leadership opportunities, content shoots, and team time/events

Qualification

Social Media ManagementPublic RelationsStrategic ThinkingWritten CommunicationProject ManagementComputer SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

1+ years' experience in a social media, corporate communications, public relations, journalism or another relevant role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – can adjust copy to various audiences/media
Social Media and PR savvy – fluency with public relations tactics and deliverables and social strategies across a range of platforms
Keen strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Great self-management ability – organized and detail-oriented with a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
Team player – ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff within and outside of the department
Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office and Google applications

Preferred

Passion for social good causes, volunteering, and/or philanthropy a plus

Benefits

Limited benefits
Paid time off

Company

Ad Council

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The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Lisa Sherman
President and CEO
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Ellyn Fisher
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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