TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to sampson@abcnys.org.

The ABC Empire State Chapter is seeking a talented, driven, Communication/Marketing Specialist to join our growing organization.  The best candidate is expected to be a strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail, works well under pressure and strives to meet deadlines.  They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, they should be innovative, organized and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role-players.

Communications/Marketing Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach, social media and website content creation.
• Research and write press releases, op-eds, Letters to the Editor and other content for the company website, infographics, blogs and newsletters.
• Create and deploy daily/weekly/monthly communication with the membership
• Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies and to keep up to date with relevant developments.
• Assist with the design and development of marketing materials to grow the organization and build brand awareness
• Arrange and coordinate events.
• Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external contacts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in communications strategy development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Content writing experience for all media platforms.
• Proven social media and networking expertise.
• Strategic and creative mindset.
• Meticulous attention to detail.