The Information and Communications Specialist III, under general direction, may
oversee various departmental activities including creation of internal and
external organization communications and marketing/informational materials and
campaigns, website content maintenance, video production, and provision of
communications technical support to Alliance staff. Incumbents have significant
responsibility for maintenance and enhancement of Alliance's social marketing
initiative and contribute to the department’s communications planning.
This position is full-time remote. Selected candidate must reside in North
Carolina. Some travel for onsite meetings to the Home office (Morrisville, NC)
may be required.
Responsibilities & Duties
Manage Complex Organizational Communication Projects
Apply advanced experience and expertise to take ownership of complex and
organizationally critical projects, and to discern the level of
review/input/oversight appropriate from the Senior Director
Write, design and/or copy edit news releases, marketing/informational
materials, fliers, and other internal and external corporate communications
and review work of junior staff
Manage video production activities
Oversee the work of junior staff in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement
of a vibrant, strategic corporate social marketing initiative
Mentor and support the professional growth of junior staff
Maintain Intranet and Internet Web Pages
Oversee intranet home page/SharePoint content and provide technical
assistance to staff
Work with vendor on the ongoing maintenance of a complex, robust organization
website
Collaborate With Internal and External Customers
Represent Alliance and/or the Senior Director of Communications in internal
and external meetings and in dealings with vendors, media contacts, or
organizational stakeholders as requested
Providing communications technical support as appropriate to internal and
external customers
Serve on committees as requested
Support Unit Administrative Needs
Complete and submit vendor contracts and purchase requisitions for assigned
projects
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Required:
High School diploma and nine (9) years of direct experience in journalism,
marketing, corporate communications, public relations or related field.
Or
Associate’s degree in journalism, marketing, mass media or a related field from
an accredited institution and seven (7) years of direct experience in
journalism, marketing, corporate communications, public relations.
Or
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, mass media or a related field from
an accredited institution and five (5) years of direct experience in journalism,
marketing, corporate communications, public relations.
Preferred:
Significant writing/copy editing experience, fluency with and creation and
maintenance of social media/marketing initiatives in a business setting
preferred.
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities-
Demonstrated excellent command of grammar and strong writing skills with the
ability to adapt written material to various audiences
Thorough knowledge of journalistic, communication, and/or publication
principles and techniques for disseminating information to the public through
a variety of media
Demonstrated command of graphic layout principles
Fluent with graphic design software, particularly professional design
programs
Thorough knowledge of and experience with social media and a wide variety of
social networking, including the creation and maintenance of social
media/marketing initiatives in a business setting
Advanced website content management, preferably with WordPress or other
content management systems
Knowledge of the principles of website usability and accessibility
Proficient with video production/shooting/digital editing techniques
Strong collaboration skills and customer service orientation leading to a
commitment to satisfying the needs of internal and external constituents
Ability to edit and analyze information materials prepared by others
Willingness to take on new initiatives and an inclination to be proactive in
problem-solving and development of strategies to reach the goals of the
department
Commitment to proactively mentoring and supporting the professional growth of
junior staff
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential
information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
internal and external customers
Salary Range
$79,425 - $101,267/ Annually