Manager, Marketing & Communications

Job Summary:

The Ad Council is looking for a Manager, Marketing & Communications who will play a key role in creating, crafting and driving the overarching communications strategies for the Ad Council's social impact campaigns.

The position will focus on managing PR and social media strategies (both B2B and B2C) to extend the reach and impact of national social impact campaigns which address some of the most critical social issues facing our country.

This position is perfect for someone who has strong written and oral communication skills, is a great project manager, has an appetite for learning the latest in social media and PR trends, and is passionate about social change.

The compensation for this position is within the range of $72,500 - $82,500 annually (based on experience level). The compensation package also includes an annual incentive, comprehensive benefit offerings, and generous paid time off.

What You'll Do:

• Manages the development and implementation of PR/social media programs designed to extend the reach of social good issues, including leading brainstorms, drafting plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics.
• Counsels clients and cross-functional Ad Council teams on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies.
• Writes press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts.
• Assists with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters and potential spokespeople, compiling reporting, and updating project progress.
• Identifying, onboarding, and helping to manage external agencies, vendors and partners for media relations, social media channel management, and other types of programs.
• Works cross-functionally on campaigns and special projects.
• Travels occasionally to support in-person campaign launches and for team time/events.
• Various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, etc.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in media, marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, and branding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - can adjust copy to various audiences/media
• Social Media and PR savvy - fluency with public relations tactics and deliverables and 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 cooperatively and collaboratively with staff within and outside of the department
• Commitment to being part of creating, maintaining, and improving a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace
• Passion for social good causes, volunteering, and/or philanthropy a plus
• Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office applications

What you'll get:

All full-time Ad Council employees are eligible for:

• Full remote work arrangements; Robust and flexible time off; Parental/Caregiver leave; Health days.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Health and Flexible Savings benefit; Reimbursement toward health and wellness expenses; Additional insurances for your spouse/children/pets.
• Participation in the Ad Council 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous annual company contributions.
• Professional and skill-based development opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement.