Editorial Media Specialist
American Humane Association
Communications
Communications
Washington D.C.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
For consideration, please apply online: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=941951
American Humane Association is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated Editorial Media Specialist for the Communications department at American Humane Association’s Washington D.C. office.
The Editorial Media Specialist is a member of the Communications team and reports to the Chief Communications Officer.
The Editorial Media Specialist will be directly involved in the development and execution of media relations, public relations, and other marketing and communications strategies designed to raise awareness and support for American Humane Association.
Role expectations:
· Develops media strategies and secures coverage of American Humane Association, its leaders and volunteers, and its initiatives.
· Performs as a key communications advisor to the Chief Communications Officer.
· Helps lead a high-performing communications team that works collaboratively with staff at all levels throughout the organization to meet programmatic and philanthropic communication needs.
· Quickly establishes, builds and maintains relationships with external audiences and markets, to build awareness of American Humane Association in the public eye and among decision-makers and influencers in Washington, D.C.
· Equips American Humane Association staff and other partners with a variety of skills, tools and approaches that enable them to expand awareness and philanthropic outreach.
· Utilizes a deep and broad network of contacts to leverage resources and maximize impact of Communications strategies.
· Writes and edits Op-Eds, white papers, news releases, videos, executive and philanthropic correspondence, and other internal and external materials, as necessary.
· Up to 25% travel required
Responsibilities:
· Participates in development of Communications policies, procedures and programs.
· Provides counsel and guidance to Chief Communications Officer on a wide variety of issues and potential actions being considered throughout the organization.
· Works on general Communications matters such as media relations, marketing, and public relations.
· Keeps Chief Communications Officer informed of sensitive issues that may affect the organization.
Requirements:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Communications, Journalism, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading Communications efforts in organizations similar in size and complexity to American Humane Association.
· Collaborative and proactive, demonstrating high levels of integrity, business savvy and consistently excellent judgment.
· Experience managing a team of communications/marketing professionals in an organization, as well as cost effective management of outside Communication resources.
· Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors, preferably in a non-profit organization.
· Familiarity and understanding of the nonprofit sector.
· Proven record of excellence in counseling and advising senior management.
· Ability to communicate and respond to senior management on a daily basis and function well in a high-profile position.
· An involved, “hands-on” professional, not dependent upon large staffs.
· Outstanding organizational, analytical, writing, negotiating and interpersonal skills.
· Proven ability to successfully partner with employees at all levels throughout an organization to address complex Communications issues and advocacy agendas.
· Ongoing familiarity with current and emerging communications trends, technology and approaches (i.e. internet, social media), and their relative effectiveness in achieving communication and revenue goals.
For consideration, please apply online: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=941951
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About American Humane Association
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About American Humane Association
Since 1877, American Humane Association has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in protecting children, pets and farm animals. Today we’re also leading the way in understanding human-animal bond and its role in therapy, medicine and society. American Humane Association reaches millions of people every day through groundbreaking research, education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses. You can help make a difference, too. Visit American Humane Association atwww.americanhumane.orgtoday.
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