Job Posting for Media and Communications Manager at WINGS Program, Inc
Description:
WINGS Program is looking for a talented and dedicated Media and Communications Manager to help grow our media presence throughout Chicagoland. This isn’t your typical marketing and social media – by joining the WINGS team, you have the opportunity to reach those who are looking for help but don’t know where to turn. By working closely with all departments to drive their communications and marketing efforts, the work you do will make an impact and help to support awareness and fundraising efforts that are an integral part of the WINGS mission.
Responsibilities:
Communications Team
Lead Communications Team in implementation of communications, marketing, and media strategies
Responsible for the development and implementation of the integrated marketing plan
Media
Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with traditional media outlets to promote WINGS impact in the communities that WINGS serves
Responsible for writing and issuing press releases for media coverage of events related to domestic violence and raising awareness/promoting WINGS
Responsible for writing Op-Ed pieces on current issues around domestic violence
Oversee the social media communications plan and support the implementation of the plan
Marketing
Serve as copy editor for all major marketing and communications pieces, ensuring consistency of message and adherence to editorial standards
Protect and promote the brand and identity when working with external entities
Cultivate stories, pitches, and digital story extensions
Create website content and make basic website updates
Collaborate and create content for the production of internal and external print and electronic communications: Annual Report, newsletters, direct mail pieces, blog, and various marketing collateral
Communications
Responsible for all corporate communications
Strategize, negotiate, and determine placement of print advertisements, to promote resale, domestic violence awareness and development activities
Oversee alignment of communication platforms including, digital, social, email and mailings
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field
5 years minimum of full-time experience in communications, public relations, or a similar role; experience in a non-profit preferred
Experience in communications, public relations, media relations, and crisis management
Excellent communication, writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail and proofreading; varied writing style to meet specific needs; ability to quickly repurpose content from various sources
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Understands and adheres to brand, visual, and editorial standards to effectively promote WINGS
Produce concise, accurate, effective, and professional messaging
Capability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to work flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, as needed
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, working knowledge of WordPress
Successfully complete 40-Hour Domestic Violence training within six months of hire
Salary.com Estimation for Media and Communications Manager in Rolling Meadows, IL
$80,350 to $107,714
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