LEE ยท 2 days ago
Manager, Communications
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Responsibilities
Research and create written content such as press releases, blogs, and member impact stories
Conceptualize, deploy, and measure external brand campaigns
Conduct interviews with members, staff, and key stakeholders for content development
Implement robust communications strategies and resources as aligned with overall strategy and goals set by the Sr. Director, Brand & Digital Marketing
Create and support the adoption of messaging style, voice, tone, and crisis communications guidelines for use by the organization
Collaborate across the Marketing & Communications team to ensure all messaging adheres to guidelines
Communicate with members of the press for any media inquiries
Create protocols and guides for staff members who may have interaction with the press
Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee
Provide short-term coverage of other Manager-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor's degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate's degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience and 2 years of relevant work experience in strategic communications including media relations and digital communications
Exceptional writing abilities with an ability to produce mission-aligned and engaging content
Ability to manage, organize, plan, and follow through on projects independently
Attention to detail and a strong skill in proofreading as well as a high level of accuracy in work
Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies
Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion and in a professional manner
Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE's mission and theory of change
Preferred
Public or media relations agency experience
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