Sourcewell · 5 hours ago
Public Relations & Communications Specialist
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Responsibilities
Writes and proofs articles for various publications, including but not limited to magazines, newspapers, and blogs
Creates and distributes targeted press releases for all divisions
Utilizes appropriate tools to curate and maintain media contact lists for targeted and effective communication and press release distribution
Promotes all Sourcewell programs, products, and services
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of the communities, public agencies, employees, media, and public interest groups
Collaborates with team members, including senior leaders, to craft and pitch press releases and thought leadership columns
Arranges for public appearances, media interviews, and related content to increase Sourcewell awareness and embracement, as well as education on Sourcewell’s mission and services offered
Assists with event planning and coordination of promotion and at-event-branding
Represents and organizes staff representation of Sourcewell at public and community events
Maintains a deep knowledge of all Sourcewell division offerings and audiences, positioning, differentiation, and value propositions
Collaborates with marketing team, stakeholders, and industry experts to produce relevant content for both print and digital applications
Creates content assets to support stages of the marketing funnel and clients’ journey process
Produces messaging for advertisements, collateral pieces, emails, white papers, articles, websites, infographics, event speeches, and more
Writes, edits, and sources high-quality content for both internal and external communications
Creates and maintains consistency across all platforms in application of brand tone, use of active voice and people-centered language, and compliance with AP writing style
Leverages industry, business, and product research and best practices to guide content development
Helps identify gaps in partner-facing collateral and works cross-functionally to address creatively
Collaborates with marketing leads to create and maintain editorial, social, and content calendar, generating strategic content ideas and recommendations (white papers, infographics, social posts, guides, multimedia, and other resources)
Crafts compelling content for the broader marketing team, supporting campaigns with engaging copy for a variety of mediums and audiences to inspire, educate, and convert
Collaborates on multimedia projects including promotional and testimonial videos, virtual events, and podcasts
Oversees and utilizes appropriate tools to track and measure content performance, including mentions, shares, and sentiment with both press and social media
Drives high level of audience engagement in direct support of business goals
Solicits and captures user stories via stakeholder interviews, case studies, and advertorials
Collaborates with marketing leads to craft key messaging, identifying opportunities for growth, and communicate recommendations to internal teams
Ensures consistent creative copy across a variety of formats for all divisions
Manages all social media platforms for all divisions, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Maintains day-to-day social media presence, posting and interacting with followers
Implements social media strategies and adopts relevant techniques and content practices
Creates and manages content and calendar for social media platforms
Recommends impactful ways to use social media to help achieve division and organizational goals
Leads community enrichment group and implements and evolves group procedures to enhance public relations opportunities and community impact
Implements reputation risk management best practices and serves as organization’s point person for risk mitigation messaging
Plans and guides development of and communication of information to maintain favorable internal and external public perceptions of Sourcewell’s accomplishments and purpose
Manages day-to-day digital reputation activities and social media sentiment to maximize awareness of and influence public opinion of Sourcewell, including but not limited to online advocacy, editorial, community engagement, education opportunities, etc.
Responds to requests for information from the media and designation of other appropriate spokespersons as needed
Assists in researching and analyzing the market, vertical and trends, social media tools and applications
Assists in developing relevant public relations and communications strategies
Provides unwavering commitment to quality, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards
Motivates and drives collaboration cross-functionally without direct authority
Collaborates with multimedia staff to ensure video and studio communications meet Sourcewell standards
Qualification
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Required
Associate Degree in Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Business-related field, AND Five years of demonstrated experience in Public Relations and/or Social Media Marketing OR A combination of post-secondary education, professional training, and direct relevant work experience equal to eight (8) years
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Business-related field
Three years business-related experience with cooperatives or government, education, and/or other public agencies
Company
Sourcewell
Sourcewell offers programs and services such as cooperative purchasing, insurance, employee benefits, and Minnesota-based services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2024-11-22
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