Communications Job Opportunities : IABC/New Orleans

Position Title: Public Relations Specialist Hiring Entity: Wright Feigley Communications Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posting Date: July 8, 2011 Removal Date: October 8, 2011, or when filled Overview: Wright Feigley Communications, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm in Baton Rouge, has an opening for a public relations specialist?and we need to fill it quick. Desired Experience: The perfect candidate has between two and five years of public relations experience, is current on the latest in social media and knows a thing or two about event planning. Application Instructions: If this sounds like you, email your r?sum? and three of your best writing samples right away to Jeff Wright at jeff@wfcommunications.com. Position Title: Public Information Officer 3 Hiring Entity: Louisiana Economic Development Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posting Date: July 6, 2011 Removal Date: July 20, 2011 Overview: Louisiana Economic Development?s Marketing and Communication Division seeks an experienced, career-focused, communications professional for a full-time public information officer position. This classified position reports to the division director and assists with a wide range of projects to advance LED?s mission of creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. Duties/Responsibilities: ? Research, write and edit copy, and manage production of brochures, annual reports, business and news wires, stories, correspondence, talking points and scripts, PPT presentations and other marketing collateral, including EQ^?, Louisiana Economic Quarterly.
? Assist the division director with special projects, such as advertising campaigns, visual identity/branding projects, advertising and consumer research.
? Serve as back-up to the press secretary in screening media calls, scheduling news interviews, assisting with the department?s crisis management program, gaining publicity for events and working with the governor?s communications office as needed.
? Assist with managing vendor contracts, invoices and project files; also help to coordinate conference calls, reserve meeting rooms and handle other duties as requested by the division director. Qualifications: Required:
? Bachelor?s degree from an accredited university with three years of professional-level experience, OR a total of seven years of professional-level experience, in the research, written preparation and dissemination of information to the public through media, such as publications, web or public speaking.
? Master?s degree in English, speech, journalism, marketing, mass communication or public relations may be substituted for two years of experience.
? Please note: experience in graphic design, graphic art or radio/TV production will not be considered toward required job experience.
Preferred:
? Solid AP writer and editor
? Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
? Experienced in writing for web sites and updating content; HTML experience is a plus
? Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-profile and often-times intense work environment
? Strong customer-service skills
? Works well in a team setting
? Excellent at managing multiple tasks with quick turnarounds
? Outgoing personality and positive attitude
? Believes in Louisiana?s potential Application Instructions: LED offers a dynamic, high-profile, fast-paced environment where a strategic and integrated approach to marketing and communication is the standard. Competitive salary is based on experience for this Civil Service position. To apply, visit http://www.civilservice.la.gov/jobseekers.asp and under ?Agency? select ?Economic DevelopmentundefinedOffice of Business Development.? Position Title: Creative Director Hiring Entity: Jesuit High School/Office of Institutional Advancement Location: New Orleans, La. Posting Date: July 5, 2011 Removal Date: October 5, 2011, or when filled Overview: The creative director, working under the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the advancement director, will design and layout advancement-related publications, create and manage content for the home page of the Jesuit website, and assist with the execution of a brand, marketing, and social media strategy. Primary Responsibilities: ? Design and layout JAYNotes (three issues per year, including President?s Report)
? Design and layout other advancement-related publications
? Create and manage content and images for Jesuit web site home page
? Assist communications director with photography of Jesuit events
? Assist with the execution of a brand, marketing, and social media strategy
? Develop additional creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy as requested
? Communicate and work effectively as a member of the advancement team Desired Experience: ? Undergraduate degree in graphic arts or related field or equivalent graphic design experience
? Web design, e-marketing, e-commerce, advertising, public relations, and publications
? Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, website operation and imagery
? Brand development
? Experience working with HTML, Microsoft Office, Excel, Photoshop or ACDSee, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
? Experience with computer-based audio and video editing
? Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
? Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines Application Instructions: R?sum?s and CVs should be sent to:
Tom Bagwill, Director of Institutional Advancement
Jesuit High School
4133 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
bagwill@jesuitnola.org Position Title: Director of Membership Communications and Events Hiring Entity: Mississippi Pharmacists Association Location: Jackson, Miss. Posting Date: June 27, 2011 Removal Date: September 27, 2011, or when filled Overview: As the director of membership communications and events within the Mississippi Pharmacists Association, you will serve as the front-line contact to members and nonmembers of our association. You will be required to build relationships with external contacts and internal departments in order to grow the memebership of MPhA. This position reports directly to the executive director. Role/Responsibilities: ? Work directly with MPhA executive director in identifying objectives and setting goals for membership, communication and event planning.
? Plan, write, design and upload electronic marketing emails as well as facebook and twitter messages.
? Maintain, edit and update the MPhA website and Journal Magazine.
? Maintain and update member and nonmembers mailing lists and directories.
? Manage and maintain all membership activities under the direction of the executive director.
? Work with the executive director coordinating district meetings, workshops and events.
? Keep current with national initiatives of the American Pharmacists Association as they apply to Mississippi pharmacists as well as any other pharmacy issues.
? Assist in the creation and implementation of membership products.
? Assist in office duties and other projects as needed by the executive director. Specific Duties: ? Market the association to nonmembers via phone, email, U.S. mail, and personal visits.
? Skills required for these tasks include, excellent proofreading skills, professionalism, ability to interact and relate to others needs and desires.
? Assist in the intricacies of our journal publishing issue for our association professionals.
? Provide specific experience and considerable knowledge of the membership issues unique to profession of pharmacy, and an overall passion for the profession of pharmacy.
? Build and sustain strong member relations through attentive detail in handling member requests and volunteer interaction.
? Provide administrative and project support to the client and staff team, including database maintenance, batch processing and reporting.
? Serve as membership staff person: managing the organization?s data and generating reports as needed.
? Coordinate and maintain financial projects, membership dues, publications orders, onsite registration.
? Write and produce content for association member e-newsletters and other electronic communications in constant contact.
? Maintain and update areas of the association website, Facebook page, and Twitter page, with current information, benefits, member programs, etc.
? Assist with the preparation of conferences, board meetings?and seminars.
? Collaborate with various other members of the association including marketing, accounting, IT, and convention to provide the best client service possible. Personal Requirements: ? Enjoys working with a variety of people
? Self-starter with the ability to take on tasks
? Ability to professionally interact with other staff and members
? Good organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
? Able to work irregular hours and on weekends occasionally
? Good communication skills
? Professional in attire and presentation
? Able to handle very stressful situations
? Communicate effectively Skills: Excellent writing and computer skills including extensive work with Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint and all functions of Microsoft Word, and Excel to include, but not limited to mail merging, tracking changes, edits and tables. Also experience drafting marketing documents is required. Experience in layout with Quark Xpress?or Adobe InDesign is also required. Website background is a plus.Bachelor?s degree from a four year accredited college/university and 1?4 years relevant professional experience.?MBA or master?s degree a plus.

Ability to type at least 65?70 wpm.

Application Instructions: Please submit to your r?sum?, writing sample and cover letter to jobs@mspharm.org be considered for the position. Position Title: PR/Marketing Communications Specialist Hiring Entity: AlwaysCare Benefits, Inc. Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posting Date: June 27, 2011 Removal Date: September 27, 2011, or when filled Overview: Fast-growing, innovative, and customer-focused employee benefits and insurance company seeks full-time PR/marketing communications specialist with strong fundamentals and business experience in social media to help plan and implement internal and external communications, including local, national, business and trade media relations; employee communications; and the company?s social media strategy.AlwaysCare Benefits (a Starmount Life Insurance company) is a national provider of valuable group dental and vision insurance, group life and disability insurance, and group critical illness and accident insurance for employees and employers, and one of America?s fastest-growing private companies (Inc. 5000) for three of the last four years. Duties/Responsibilities: ? Help develop and implement corporate communication strategies, tactics and messages.
? Prepare and disseminate press releases, media pitches, by-lined articles and interviews through newspapers, business and trade media outlets and online media.
? Help develop and implement social media strategy, procedures and tactics to achieve business and corporate objectives.
? Work with marketing, sales teams, provider relations and executives to determine objectives and message design.
? Help maintain the company?s favorable public image among various audiences, including customers, health service providers, employers, independent insurance agents, employees and strategic partners.
? Conduct independent and guided research to develop strategies, tactics, key messages and communications.
? Measure, analyze and report outcomes of PR activities. Requirements: ? Passion for and experience in PR and/or marketing communications planning, pitching, writing and measurement, using traditional and social media practices and tactics.
? Strong background in AP style and writing. Portfolio or other evidence required.
? Bachelor?s degree in communications, journalism, English or the like, plus three to five years professional experience in PR, with demonstrated experience in social.
? Good judgment, impeccable character and self-discipline to plan and accomplish media-related goals, build and maintain strong relationships, start and end projects on time.
? Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), web content management and social media management/measurement tools.
? Experience with media database management and distribution tools (Vocus, Cision) preferred.
? Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or digital video production for web desired, but not critical. Application Instructions: To apply, visit http://starmountlife.myexacthire.com and Search Jobs or Submit an Application. Job Title: Director of Communications Hiring Entity: Spring Associates, Inc. Location: New Orleans, La. Posting Date: April 29, 2011 Removal Date: October 29, 2011 Description: Salary $100-120K + bonus + options + many other benefits and a relocation package. Responsibilities: ? Provide leadership in the areas of total management including day-to-day communications activity, media relations and the provision of strategic guidance and counsel to internal clients that will assist clients in meeting their objectives
? Proactively deliver counsel to clients
? Creatively develop and create strategic programming
? Provide leadership in the areas of media relations and strategic guidance and counsel
? Manage and counsel on all press in internal communications materials
? Develop media and internal communications strategy and goals
? Supervise all writing and editing
? Understand clients? marketing and business goals and strategies
? Understand key client industry issues relating to service lines, markets, technologies, primary and potential competition and general issues facing the industry
? Understand key competitors and their business strategies
? Understand business and cultural trends and issues
? Effectively lead the project management function
? Negotiate contracts with vendors
? Possess excellent presentation skills
? Set challenging growth goals for public affairs/internal communications and others and put into plans to achieve these goals
? Consistently deliver outstanding strategic counsel on client programs and issues
? Effectively delegate to team Requirements: ? Proven to be a strategic thinker; doesn?t focus solely on immediate task, considers longer-term needs
? Good writing, grammatical, interviewing and verbal communications skills
? Good organizational, time-management, research and analytical skills
? Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, shifting priorities, intense deadlines, competing demands and extensive approval processes
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES:
? Understanding of the Internet, intranets and computer-based databases; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); understanding of basic online publishing design; understanding of the use of digital photography devices; working knowledge of Photoshop; understanding of Illustrator software preferred.
? Ability to manage a budget.
? Working with management, leadership and support functions, develops key internal messages that support the organization?s mission.
? Identifies key internal audiences and understands their communications needs and how they prefer to receive messages.
EDUCATION:
? The candidate should have at least 8 to 10 years of related experience and a bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism or communications. Application Instructions: Respondents should send r?sum? and background information to Spring Associates, Inc. by filling out a profile form on the company?s website at www.springassociates.com.

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