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Communications Manager (Hybrid – Portsmouth, NH)
/in Jobs/by Seth WheelerCommunications Manager (Hybrid – Portsmouth, NH)
Portsmouth, NH
Ravensburger North America is looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated individual to support all media and communications initiatives as Communications Manager. This role includes product launches, brand communications management, corporate communications community engagement and events execution. This individual will also serve as a sounding board and active participant in external brand strategy.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, willing to learn from mistakes, and values respect of others and communication. This person can demonstrate project management successes, from creation to execution. This person has 7-10 years of PR or agency marketing experience, can show established media relationships & writing skills, feels comfortable with technology, and has a love for board games/toys/puzzles and storytelling. Experience working with a project management software is a plus.
Ravensburger seeks to create a healthy work/life balance and is highly collaborative across the company and teams. With a team-first mentality, we strive to create a sense of belonging within the employees and consumers while establishing healthy boundaries between work and home life.
*Currently only seeking candidates with industry experience in pop culture, toys, games (board games & TCGs).
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Product Launches: Assist with and support execution of product launches and building partner brands for individual products. This includes press releases, seeding samples, and overseeing media training for staff and inventors.
- Corporate Communications: Engaging in corporate communications for the whole company and/or individual brands as needed. Overseeing the company’s LinkedIn pages.
- Brand Communication Management: Handling crisis-based communication and working with the Director of Communication to create a comprehensive communication plan and best practices that can be easily utilized by everyone in the company.
- Community Engagement: Be able to offer guidance in responding to comments made on social media.
- Events: On-site execution of communications needs at key events like Gen Con, PAX Unplugged, Toy Fair, etc.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Established media relationships
- Strong writing skills
- Events experience
- Social media experience
- Familiar with project management and media relations software
Education and Experience Requirements (Minimum):
- 7-10 years of in-house or agency public relations experience
- Bachelors Degree
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Writing skills: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Base pay range
The minimum salary is $48K and the max salary is $77K.
$48K – $77K/yr (Glassdoor est.)
$61K/yr Median
Portsmouth, NH
Internal Communications Manager
/in Announcements, Jobs/by Seth WheelerThe Internal Communications Manager helps create and facilitate communications plans for Southern New Hampshire University. Focusing on internal communications efforts, you will report to the Director of Internal Communications and work with the External Affairs team and other departments throughout the university, to inform and engage SNHU employees. You will have the option to work remotely.
Marketing & Community Relations Specialist
/in Announcements, Jobs/by Seth WheelerNew Hampshire Electric Cooperative is looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing and Community Relations Specialist who will report to the Director of Communications at NHEC, and work with its broadband partner, Conexon.
The primary responsibility for this role will be to oversee a community-focused marketing, education, and outreach program for New Hampshire Broadband LLC (the for-profit subsidiary of NHEC). The goal of this role is to increase awareness, preference, and willingness to adopt NH Broadband by both prospective residential and commercial members/customers.
Individuals with strong communications and marketing experience, particularly in driving adoption of a new service, as well as a deep understanding of rural communities (especially in northern New England) will thrive in this role.
Communications Officer for School Administrative Unit #8, Concord NH
/in Jobs/by Justin Tuthill- GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Superintendent, plans, develops and implements a comprehensive communication program to increase understanding and build relationships between Concord School District and its important constituencies including parents, teachers, members of the community, local nonprofit agencies and members of the news media.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a school district, governmental entity, or similar organization
- Experience in collaborating with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic and analytical skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of the internet, web-page authoring tools, and social media such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and basic graphic and web design
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage all public and internal information activities related to the school district
- Build and monitor the District/CRTC Communication Plan
- Build and manage the District’s social media profiles and presence
- Manage and collaborate with stakeholders in providing researched based parent engagement
- Point of contact for communications during emergencies
- Flexible and able to change projects or priorities on a frequent basis
- Responsible for the handling of materials and information of a confidential nature
- Administer all webpages updates and newsletters from the Superintendent/Board/CRTC
- Monitor and assist with updating webpages for school sites and department
- Assist with development, implementation, and data analysis of stakeholder surveys
- Assist with coordination of partnership programs with parents, volunteers, businesses, and the community in general
- Able to plan, coordinate, and run focus group meetings, organize data and create reports to summarize findings
- Communicate with District personnel, representatives of community organizations and others regarding media and public information needs
- Answer inquiries from teachers, parents, school administration, staff, outside agencies, and other authorities; provide appropriate information as required
- Provide assistance on department and district policies and procedures when requested
- Work with Concord TV
- Develop and maintain high-level presentation materials to be used with internal departments, other school departments, public and outside agencies
- Assist in the collection, preparation, and review of data from a wide variety of sources for reports, proposals, and other formal written communications; gather, classify, and summarize reports
- Assist with preparing CRTC’s Perkins application and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment by gathering data from students, parents and future employers to strengthen the alignment of CRTC’s programs and regional workforce needs.
- Compile and assemble databases, charts, and tables as requested by, or in anticipation of district needs using several types of software programs
- Participate in ensuring all reports and correspondence achieve a high level of quality
- Review finished work for clerical accuracy, completeness, and compliance to established standards
- Prepare and update state, county, and District directories for respective agencies and requests from outside (non-state) agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
EXPECTATIONS
- Manages day-to-day activities related to community relations in direct support of developing our work in the areas of media relations and public relations programs
- The Director also coordinates, supports our school leadership teams monitoring and guiding our print, broadcast and emerging media
- Works to strengthen internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement for our school district with a focus on developing and recommending communication strategies, to assist with developing targeted communication plans
- Crafts messages to support and communicate our key initiatives, programs, decisions, and/or events in the Concord School District
- Maintains and enhances the public’s understanding of our school district’s work and many accomplishments
- Assists communication in the event of emergencies at schools, in the community or other situations requiring immediate response with media, families and the community.
- Develops and implements effective communication and marketing strategies to promote our programs, initiatives, operations, decisions, and accomplishments, tailoring strategies to the subject matter and targeted audiences including families as well as business, civic, government and community organizations
- Leads efforts to generate media coverage and implements standards for reviewing and responding to media requests for information, ensuring coordination within our program offices and schools as needed.
- Provides consultation, advice and assistance to our administrators as needed to help formulate school and department communications.
- Develops, coordinates and facilitates communication training as needed to build greater capacity among staff and administrators, as well as among public relations liaisons in schools and departments, to effectively communicate the work and accomplishments of the school division.
- Coordinates and assists with the development of communication materials including print, video, web, multimedia presentations, special events and other communication activities.
- Develop strategic communications plan
- Complete the District brochure
- Generate positive news through effective media relations
- Leverage studies and reports to highlight the breadth of our programs
- Institute a variety of social media strategies that delivers ongoing information
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic graphic and web design
- Basic English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and report and/or correspondence writing
- Computer software application in word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, data base, and presentation software
- Source documents and data entry verification
- Time management/organizational skills
ABILITY TO:
- Perform under demanding and varied work schedules, with the ability to remain flexible and focused
- Meet and collaborate effectively with the general public, staff members, parents,
- administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgement
- Serve on committees as required or appropriate
- Understand and carry out assigned work with minimal supervision
- Take responsibility to use good judgement in recognizing scope of authority
- Clearly explain a wide variety of complex procedures and policies to individuals who have minimal knowledge of related process and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of information, and use proper discretion concerning confidential matters
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Maintain and control multiple tasks/projects simultaneously with interruptions
- Maintain accurate and neat records and reports
- Present statistical data in tables, charts or graph form
- Learn and use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work
- Communicate effectively in the English and Spanish language, both orally and in writing
- Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and firmness
To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/sau8/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Executive Director, Public Relations for the University System of New Hampshire
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To apply Visit: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/56088
Content Writer – Marketing & Communications
/in Jobs/by Justin TuthillFor over 84 years, Easterseals New Hampshire has been helping people of all ages and abilities through our 11 programs. Our work empowers individuals to improve their health and well-being, achieve greater independence, recover from substance use, develop life skills, access education, secure housing, find family, and connect with their communities. In everything we do, we strive to lead the way to a lifetime of full equity, inclusion, and access.
We are looking for a Content Writer to join our team! The successful candidate will tell the powerful, compelling stories of Easterseals NH, VT and Farnum Center to raise public awareness of the important work of the organization. Responsibilities include:
- Create content for a wide range of marketing and communications materials, including but not limited to internally and externally facing newsletters, press releases, program marketing materials, development and event communications, and digital marketing (email, social media and web copy).
- In coordination with colleagues, program leaders and others, develop and write stories that will increase public awareness of Easterseals NH, VT & Farnum, and enhance the community’s understanding of our mission, programs and successes.
- Partner with MarCom colleagues and program liaisons to build and maintain an editorial calendar to ensure program and event communications are thoughtful, well-planned and equitably promoted (the latter in accordance with strategic planning goals).
- Build relationships with internal influencers and thought leaders; become a trusted partner to program leaders to facilitate the sharing of successes.
- Educate and mentor program staff in developing content assets for multiple platforms.
- Work alongside program department heads in developing content for marketing campaigns to promote specific programs and create support collateral for programs and other affiliates.
- Provide content for development materials including fundraising collateral, appeal letters, gift acknowledgments, annual reports and other pieces as necessary.
- Potential opportunities to contribute in graphic design. Preference given to candidates proficient in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Cloud products.
- Work with the marketing and communications staff to create and implement the department’s strategic plan.
- Participate in focus groups, committees, and initiatives, as requested.
- Copyedit, proofread, and review agency materials as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, English or a related field
- Three (3) to five (5) years of professional writing and editing experience in multiple formats: feature writing, email / marketing copy, social media. Development and internal communications writing skills a plus
- High-level attention to detail, well-organized and proactive, with excellent professional judgment.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to follow through and be resourceful
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Easterseals’ mission and will be an active participant in the Marketing & Communications Department
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and WordPress; familiarity with project management software a plus
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
- 10 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday of your choice
- 403 (b) Employer Match – up to a maximum of 3%
- Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
- Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
- Employee Discounts
- On-site child care center at a discount for employees. Available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester
- Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
- All Employees of Easterseals NH are now eligible for DailyPay, a new optional benefit that allows you to access your pay whenever you need it.
We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Kris at 603-913-5575 or kfleming@eastersealsnh.org.
Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment. EOE
V.P. of Public Relations, Comcast, Greater Boston Region
/in Jobs/by Seth WheelerAbout the job…
MORE INFO & TO APPLY
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Regional Vice President, the VP Public Relations is responsible for leading and approving plans, strategy and execution of external and internal communications that directly impact the image, reputation and profitability of the business and its brands. The VP counsels executives on key reputation issues and provides directs public response to local crisis situations and product-specific issues. The Greater Boston Region has approximately 1800 employees across MA, ME and NH. GBR was voted as a Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe in 2022.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
- Builds and maintains excellent relationships with high-ranking governmental authorities, research/academic institutions, community or industry influencers and other third parties who may have significant influence on public policies.
- Manages teams and reviews concepts and campaigns to deal with complex issues of technology, policy and law, involving multiple issues and stakeholders, to achieve the Company’s corporate affairs objectives.
- Approves presentations of the public face of the company to a variety of interested parties, including shareholders and potential investors, employees, government departments, regulatory bodies, the media, local communities, pressure groups and campaigners.
- Leads company voice in (and builds and strengthens the Company’s relationship with) industry partners, trade associations, advocacy organizations, multi-lateral organizations and industry coalitions to more effectively shape and advance the industry’s position on important public policy issues.
- Serves as a liaison with both Corporate PR and Division Communications and must work cross functionally with all teams.
- The role will support members of the Region senior leadership team and should bring the presence, experience, and accountability to deliver support to the RSVP and their team.
- Oversight of all internal communications for regional employees.
- Proactive and creative approach to continue to evolve how we communicate externally with our most important audiences with a particular focus on proactive print, TV, radio and digital media campaigns and article placement for the Greater Boston Region.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
15 Years +
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Public Relations Account Manager, Delray Beach, FL (remote position)
/in Jobs/by Seth WheelerDescription
Tilson PR is a public relations firm with a successful track record of producing high-impact campaigns and results for top level clients across the country for more than 25 years. Operating in a true team atmosphere, Tilson is looking for a bright, enthusiastic, self-motivated and polished PR professional who wants to join an energetic firm that services an exciting roster of national and local clients.
The candidate ideally has Franchise PR background and must also have experience with strategic PR planning, strong writing and communication skills, firm knowledge of news media, an understanding of influencer campaigns and social media platforms, and work well as part of a team. Strong media relationships are a plus — creativity and the ability to develop strategic plans are a necessity.
5 years public relations experience required with a preference in Franchise PR.
What you’ll be doing:
Acting as a client-facing contact on key accounts
- Driving and executing strategic campaigns including proactive media relations, thought leadership initiatives, award nominations, influencer programs, events and more
- Leading the development of campaign strategy, press materials, pitches, client messaging and thought leadership programs
- Working in a collaborative environment with a team of smart, enthusiastic PR professionals
- Exercising your creativity in an entrepreneurial environment
What you’ll need to get here:
- 5+ years of experience within an agency – Franchise PR Preferred
- Track record of success executing media relations programs with strong media contacts
- Digital & social media savvy
- Superb writing and editing skills
- Skilled storyteller with the ability to pitch proactively, build media relationships and find and engage a target audience through both traditional and new media
- Proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Exceptional time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Passion, integrity and excitement for working with fabulous teams and clients
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive benefits package—including PTO/vacation allotment, 401(k) matching, full medical insurance and more
- New business commission potential
- A career working with and influencing bold, creative teams and client accounts
- An inspiring, passionate, driven, fun, and creative culture
- Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, training and mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best
How to Apply: Please email resume to Britt Bradford- bbradford@tilsonpr.com
Associate Director of Communications; Our Neighbors’ Table
/in Jobs/by Seth WheelerFOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY:
https://www.ourneighborstable.org/jobopportunities.html
Reports to: Executive Director
Schedule: 40 hours/week, at least 60% of time to be spent on-site and/or in the community.
Compensation: salary, commensurate with experience
About Our Neighbors’ Table
For 31 years, individuals, businesses and institutions have invested in Our Neighbors’ Table (ONT) as the leader in driving universal food access across the region. ONT harnesses that commitment to turn food assistance on its head by providing flexible, personalized programs. We’ve eliminated the traditional approach of strict schedules, cumbersome qualification and limited food selection by offering dignified experiences and access to fresh, wholesome food when and where people throughout northeastern Essex County need it.
Our Neighbors’ Table’s unique, flexible approach to food assistance has enabled us to declare Amesbury a food secure city and is the only organization poised to implement a near-term strategy to make Northeastern Essex County a food secure region. Our work has inspired and informed regional, state- and nationwide changes to put the dignity of those experiencing food insecurity at the forefront of programming.
About ONT’s Communications Strategy
Community Engagement is a core pillar of ONT’s model to build food secure communities. From mass communications to the general public to donor stewardship newsletters to program brochures guiding people experiencing food insecurity, what, how and when we communicate with our community drives our success in mobilizing people to take action against food insecurity.
ONT has a broad constituency and is seeking an energetic, creative, and passionate communicator who can shape and execute our communications strategy. The Associate Director of Community Relations reports to the Executive Director and supports all departments of the organization in their community and constituent engagement activities.
About the Work of the Associate Director of Communications
- PR/Media relations. Advises leadership on the development of communication policies and significant matters of marketing and public relations. Responds to questions and requests from media, the public, and the community, including for critical and sensitive matters and provides coaching to ONT team members and ambassadors in public speaking.
- Participates in the design of major milestone events to engage clients, volunteers, donors, and prospects; works with events- and programs staff to operationalize and produce appropriate materials.
- Outreach/community engagement. Initiates positive and proactive relationships with both internal and external constituents, including the outreach and engagement strategy; serves as centralized creation and editing for all content and creative work produced across the organization
- Manages the creation of ONT’s annual report, website, brochures, email marketing program, and social media strategy in a way that advances key messages, communicates impact, and helps grow ONT’s brand. Works with staff, volunteers, guests, partners and Board to develop stories and publications worthy of distribution through local, state and national media.
- Knowledge/policy/branding. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of techniques and best practices for maintaining ONT’s communications products and infrastructure; problem solves as needed.
About Your Experience & Qualifications:
- 2+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, public relations, or related field, with a focus on non-profit, health care, education, community relations, or public relations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, talking directly with supporters to tell real stories of how ONT has made people’s lives better and development of client stories and testimonials
- Pro-active work style; strategic thinking, flexible collaboration, and strong decision-making and project management skills.
- Spanish or Portuguese-speaking and writing and experience communicating to audiences in multiple languages is a plus!
- Deep commitment to nonprofit and community engagement work as well as issues of DEIJ (diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice) in the community and in the workplace.
- Print and digital marketing, writing, design, [production, and/or project management platform experience, such as HubSpot, HootSuite, Meta Business Suite, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and/or WordPress.
Our Process
Initial interview with Director of HR
Writing Sample review
Hiring Manager interview
Leadership interview
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