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Salary $47,966 - $166,247 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
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Important: see application procedure below.
About the position
Children and screens: institute of digital media and child development is seeking a full-time marketing and communications director with writing, public-facing, and nonprofit experience to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and developmentReporting to the founder and/or executive director, the marketing and communications director will aid in developing and executing the institute’s marketing plan consisting of science and lay public writing, expansion of its multi-stakeholder website, social media, a wide variety of written and visual content, public presentations, a strategic communications plan, and all internal and external communications.
This is an ideal opportunity for a proven leader to expand a growing organization practically from the ground up, and to accelerate the institute’s work during a critical time of innovation.
Responsibilities
Marketing
Develop short- and long-term marketing plan
Plan and execute marketing of institute programs including international congress, webinars, workshops, retreats, annual gala, publications, policy efforts, etc.
Create content for social media, website, direct mail, podcasts, videos, blogs, op-eds, and other projects
Actively promote the institute, its mission, programs, and events to improve engagement with a variety of stakeholders
Social media
Manage all of the institute`s social media accounts and implement strategies to grow the organization`s social media presence, following, and overall traffic
Work with the graphic designer on the creation of all social media posts
Develop and implement a social media plan to communicate with the institute’s audience regularly and increase the number of subscribers
Manage social media interns to help execute social media and optimize seo data
Measure and spearhead efforts to increase seo
Report on marketing activities and their results, maintaining visibility for president
Website management
Work with graphic designer on the maintenance and expansion of the institute`s website
Lead website redesign with graphic designer, website developer, and interns
Manage website interns in website development and the posting of new content
Science writing
Write, edit, manage and collaborate in the writing of summaries, publications, slideshows, videos, promotions, presentation decks, and articles for/from webinars, retreats, conferences, and working groups
Write content for various staff with an eye for clarity and consistency
Work with president and existing staff on development projects, including preparation of the annual report, brochures, and other publications
Mentor interns in writing, editing, and interviewing skills
Strategic communications
Refine communications goals and strategies per the institute’s strategic plan
Oversee the implementation of comprehensive communications plans for advocacy, development, and visibility of the institute
Develop messaging guidance that persuasively shapes how the institute presents its positions to the media, lawmakers, donors, and other audiences
Create and implement communication plans, including the coordination of a consistent organizational image in all external communications
Identify and participate in public forums, including academic publications and convention trade shows
Partner with like organizations to leverage audiences and messaging to various stakeholders
Video development
Take an active role in editing videos from past webinars and other programs, as well as promotions
Oversee interns and independent contractors in the production of special videos, slideshows, and other programming for promotion, education, advocacy, and development
Media relations
Work with agency to organize and promote press events, including our upcoming national congress, research retreats, and workshops, and oversee tracking of news coverage
Interface with national and state media outlets and topic-specific media.
Work with president and/or executive director and public relations agency to develop content for press releases, press advisories, statements, op-eds, and letters to the media, and prepare staff for media interviews
Supervise interns managing popular and scientific news articles, media lists, news coverage
Intern management
Manage college and graduate-level interns to help execute strategic communications and marketing plan
Work with president to develop internship criteria to ensure that the experience is mutually beneficial to interns and institute
Work with local universities to identify and select internship candidates
Delegate tasks using project management software and supervise intern team to ensure that all projects are completed in a timely fashion
Qualifications
A mission-oriented, proven implementer who thrives when concurrently managing multiple initiatives
An entrepreneurial self-starter who works independently and enjoys creating new initiatives
A mature, high-energy leader who acts as a unifying force, positioning communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
Sincere commitment to collaborate with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
Skills (required)
Superb writing, voicing and editing
Fluent with wordpress and powerpoint
Versed in the latest trends in multi-platform, cross-channel communication
Experience managing a website and social media content, newsletters, and other digital communications strategies
Interest in and the talent to manage a team of student interns
Public speaking including presentation design and management (from slide decks to panel moderation)
Hands-on graphic design (photoshop, indesign, illustrator) and editing experience for a variety of visual assets
Experience (10-12 years)
Partnership building with interdisciplinary groups, and developing and executing major national projects.
Management of pr agencies, and other media related vendors
Proven specialization in non-profit communications
Demonstrated composition and positioning of science and health writing preferred
Education
Degree in science writing/science journalism, communications, or pr
To apply
Applicants must email the following to jobs@childrenandscreens .com:
A cover letter highlighting your educational experience and skills
A cv/resume
Children and screens: institute of digital media and child development is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $47,966.00 - $166,247.00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Monday to friday
Weekend availability
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Temporarily due to covid-19
Work location: remote
