Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee)

The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization that focuses on social impact campaigns. They are seeking an Assistant Manager for Marketing & Communications to develop and implement PR and social media strategies for their campaigns, while managing external agencies and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the team in the development and implementation of integrated PR, social media and influencer programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of multiple social good efforts, including participating in brainstorms, drafting plans and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics
• Proactively update Ad Council colleagues and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities and strategies
• Draft press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters and other communications materials for external and internal audiences
• Execute and project manage various campaign activations collaboratively, efficiently and transparently
• Assist with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, influencers and potential partners or spokespeople
• Various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, inbox management etc
• Occasional travel to support in-person campaign launches, thought leadership opportunities, content shoots, annual fundraiser and team gatherings/events

Requirements:

• 1+ years' experience in public relations, social media, corporate communications, journalism or another relevant role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – can adjust copy to various audiences/media
• PR and Social Media – fluency with public relations tactics and deliverables as well as social strategies across a range of platforms
• Keen strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Great self-management ability – organized and detail-oriented with a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Team player – ability to work collaboratively with direct and cross functional teams
• Experience with MS Office, Asana, Slack and Google applications
• Passion for social good causes, volunteering and/or philanthropy a plus