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This is an exciting time to join this global integrated agency and you will have the opportunity to develop their media planning and account management offering for a range of brands, working on existing remits and new business.

As you’d no doubt hope, they’ve fully embraced hybrid working, with the additional flexibility of core hours to enable you to balance life and work.

Requirements

You will be responsible for:

• Being a key point of contact for clients, you will drive the day-to-day business forward, coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and partners.
• Planning, buying, and implementing media campaigns across all UK media,
• Preparing detailed and accurate media schedules and ensure quality and consistency across all channels.
• Assisting with developing, recommending, and implementing accountable, successful and innovative media strategies,
• Keeping the client up to date with developments within relevant areas of the media marketplace and of new media opportunities, how these may influence future client media strategy and planning
• Playing a key role in regular meetings with the client
• Delivering accurate billings and revenue management, including forecasting
• Meeting regularly with media publishers and platforms to cultivate strategic relationships and sourcing opportunities that proactively deliver on client business objectives
• Ensuring strong media marketplace knowledge
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for client meetings
• Being a key contact for our cross-channel teams and be at the forefront of all inter-company co-ordination
• Monitoring and reconciling campaigns, inc. PCA responsibility

Ideal experience and attitude (minimum requirements):

• Experience of client management, confident to handle day to day discussions
• Understanding of the media planning process, from taking a brief, through channel selection and evaluation of performance
• Experience in working with a range of offline media channels, including (but not limited to) OOH, press, radio, cinema and door drop/DM
• Good knowledge of understanding of online channels and the role they play within the media mix
• Confident in understanding of the role individual channels can play, how they complement each other and how success can be measured
• Aware of latest developments in key channels and have a good understanding of the range of formats available
• Experience in working with industry-standard media planning tools such as GWI, DDS, Ad-Dynamix and understanding of media operational tech and processes
• High standards when it comes to preparation of client-facing documents and presentations
• Curious, motivated proactive and entrepreneurial
• Organized with a forensic attention to detail
• We are looking for someone who embraces an agile, fast-paced work environment and is keen to progress their career
• Be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience with planning and buying of local, regional media is preferable

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, they are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to take additional fully paid leave, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more. A core hours policy and hybrid working benefits, which has already been rolled out and is being fully embraced by the senior leadership team.

A culture of learning and development is also central to their ethos, so you’ll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you’ll get to work closely with the world’s biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you’ll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

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Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. Some remote opportunities are available within specific departments. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. You’ll learn more about this during the application process.

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Corporate Communications is an experienced public affairs and communications professional who will be an essential part of the team that shapes and implements Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR) overall corporate communications strategy, tactics and content. The Manager will have a proven track record of applying public affairs, communications and media relations skills to the business groups they support. The Manager will also create and tell compelling corporate-level stories and lead content development that promotes, enhances and protects the brand. This role will partner with External Affairs, Community Relations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Real Estate, Sustainability and other internal teams to help position UPR as a strong community citizen and good neighbor, a global employer of choice, a premium destination for our guests, and an industry leader and disruptor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build public affairs, media relations, owned channel and content strategies to secure reputation-based coverage and to produce compelling written and visual content on topics such as community and government relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability, affordable housing, new ventures and other corporate initiatives that promote, enhance and protect the UPR brand.
• Foster relationships, proactively pitch and engage with key external stakeholders including local and national media, PIOs and community leaders.
• Help establish a best-in-class approach to media measurement, monitoring and research that quantifies the effectiveness of programs against established KPIs to directly influence strategy and deliver impact to the organization.
• Active member of the crisis communications team, participating in crisis and issues response and supporting Parks crisis and business issues world-wide. Support the development of global toolkits that outline crisis communications protocols and policies.
• Support execution of internal and external executive communication strategies for select UPR leaders, including media and thought leadership opportunities. Serve as trusted advisor to select leaders on communications strategy.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or related field required.

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience required. Experience with PR/Communications and web tools like Muck Rack, Cision and WordPress is preferred.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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GAR Foundation is seeking a creative and experienced communicator who can help us build awareness of and broad support for our work to advance systemic solutions that make Greater Akron a better place for all. The ideal candidate is a fast learner who can shape clear and compelling messages from often complicated information and drive engagement and understanding. The communicator we seek will be steeped in our grantmaking work so they can create content that influences civic leaders, decision-makers, and other funders to join us in our work. They will also help us protect and build the Foundation’s reputation as a thought leader and strategic grantmaker, and advance the general understanding of challenges and successes within Greater Akron’s nonprofit sector.

ABOUT GAR FOUNDATION

GAR Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio, with roughly $200 million in endowment assets. Established in 1967, our mission is to help Akron become smarter, stronger, and more vibrant. Each year, we make strategic grants of approximately $7 million across our focus areas: Education; Economic, Workforce, and Community Development; Arts and Culture; and Basic Needs. We support “systems work”—identifying failures or missed opportunities in existing systems (i.e., education, workforce development, etc.), connecting partners, and leveraging other resources to drive better outcomes and deeper impact. Our vision is an Akron where every child gets a great start in life and benefits from a well-rounded education; where companies and opportunities grow in a talent-rich environment; where pathways to prosperity are equitable, accessible, and easily navigated by everyone; where all residents and businesses feel connected to Greater Akron, to their neighbors and fellow citizens and are energized by its creative assets, its abundant opportunities, and its commitment to shared prosperity.

SPECIFICS OF THE ROLE

The what: This is a salaried, full-time (40 hours a week) position. The role’s most essential function is the creation of thoughtful written and visual content that conveys GAR Foundation’s systems change grantmaking work. The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in understanding, distilling, and communicating complex topics as written and visual content. Messaging must be tailored to a variety of audiences, such as the nonprofit community in Greater Akron, legislators, national funders, our board, the media, and the general public.

A secondary function is to assist Foundation staff in creating thoughtful convenings and meaningful experiences for stakeholders. The Foundation regularly brings together grantees and others for shared learning and exploration. Excellent convenings that provide value to participants and advance strategic work do not happen by accident. Instead, they result from careful planning, preparation, and foresight. The Strategic Communications Manager will support meeting design, outreach strategies, and the development of engaging content to achieve meeting objectives. The Strategic Communications Manager will assist in all facets of this work to create the conditions for top-quality convenings.

The who: The Strategic Communications Manager will possess:

• Exceptional ability to distill nuanced topics into simple, clear messages • Superior written communication skills and demonstrated expertise in writing for broad and narrow audiences
• The ability to generate engaging, visually appealing content (PowerPoint presentations, infographics,video content, etc.)
• The ability to work independently, drawing on their own expertise but remaining open to feedback
• Strong project management skills, including initiative, planning and implementing work, and meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create productive and healthy relationships
• A high degree of self-awareness relative to their strengths and opportunities for growth
• A growth mindset and flexibility in adapting to dynamic work
• A working knowledge of current desktop and online publishing software and content creation platforms, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva (or Adobe Creative Cloud), Constant Contact (or similar e-blast platforms), WordPress, and Google Analytics.

Additionally, we are seeking someone with the following education and experience:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, or Organizational Development
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a professional communications, journalism, or public policy role 
• Experience working collaboratively with teams, preferably including partners internal and external to the organization 
• Experience managing vendors, consultants, or contractors 
• Experience working in a communications agency, philanthropic organization, or nonprofit is strongly preferred 

The how: The Strategic Communications Manager will implement and guide all strategic communications work for the Foundation. They must be an organized self-starter who can work independently, prioritizing work and driving projects from ideation to completion. The manager can rely on an external communications firm and various vendors to support the work. They must be adept in managing relationships with contractors to accomplish communications objectives and meet deadlines successfully.  

Work conducted in-house by the Strategic Communications Manager would be inclusive of but not limited to: 

• Development and stewarding of a communications strategy in conjunction with Foundation staff  
• Development of content that translates systems grantmaking into easily digestible messages 
• Shaping of convenings, in conjunction with Foundation staff 
• Management of the Foundation website, currently in redevelopment 
• Development of slide decks and other supportive communications for meetings and convenings 
• Preparation of press releases

Work conducted by an external firm under the supervision of the Strategic Communications Manager may include: 

• Social media posts 
• Videography and special photography projects 
• Preparation of newsletter 
• Media relations to achieve optimal story placement 

The why: The overall strategic scope of the role is to:

• Build awareness of and broad support for our grantmaking objectives to influence other potential funders and decision-makers to join us in the work; 
• Protect and build the Foundation’s reputation as a thought leader and strategic grantmaker in Greater Akron; and
• Advance the general understanding of challenges and successes within Greater Akron’s nonprofit sector.

The where: GAR Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. The Strategic Communications Manager is expected to be present with the GAR team three days a week in our office in downtown Akron, Ohio, and can work the other two days remotely. This is consistent for all Staff.  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

GAR Foundation is a fast-paced, flexible, and fun place to work. Our small staff is collaborative and supportive of one another, and we come to work each day energized to advance the Foundation’s mission to make Akron smarter, stronger, and more vibrant. Our team members value learning and growth, and we support their development through a generous allowance for professional development experiences. We are looking to work with someone who shares our five core values:  

• Curiosity – We continuously ask questions and learn about community issues and people’s experiences. 
• Equity – We deal fairly and equitably with all parties, meeting people where they are.
• Humility – We are aware of our place and role (both the positives and negatives of it).
• Collaboration – We work jointly with partners.
• Innovation – We are original and creative in out

We also offer competitive compensation and benefits, including: 

• Compensation ranging from $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and eligible family members
• Participation in GAR’s employer-funded Health Savings Account program
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first two years, with increased PTO in the third year
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility for GAR Foundation’s 401k retirement savings program
• Participation in GAR Foundation’s matching gift program whereby GAR will match your charitable contributions to eligible organizations

Position reports to: The Senior Vice President, with secondary direction from the President  

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio of relevant communications work to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of interviews will begin in March. Please, no calls or emails other than to the designated email address. 

GAR Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We embrace and celebrate diversity and strive to create genuine belonging for all.

GAR Foundation

*Please note: Spanish language fluency is required for this position

The Job:

Responsible for implementing client and agency communications and outreach services with a dual focus between general audience outreach and executing campaigns serving Spanish-speaking audiences. The Communications and Outreach coordinator disseminates public relations materials, builds relationships with community-serving organizations, manages statewide community events, and coordinates campaign targeting, measurement, and reporting. This position will also contribute to the creation of Spanish-language content and outreach efforts and ensure campaign materials are culturally relevant for Spanish-language audiences. This includes participating in Spanish language media interviews, transadapting and co-creating compelling content (e.g., pitch letters, opinion pieces, bylined articles), building Spanish-language media relationships, and developing sources to support compelling storytelling.

Responsibilities:

Communications and Outreach (80%):

1. Provide coordination, tracking, and executional support for short- and long-term communications projects and campaigns.
2. Execute earned media programs, stakeholder and community outreach, and influencer engagement activities for clients.
3. Plan, coordinate, and execute community events including identifying and securing partners and venues, managing invitations and promotional outreach, and managing event setup, take down, and measurement.
4. Contribute to the creation of Spanish-language content and outreach efforts and ensure campaign materials are culturally relevant for Spanish-language audiences. This includes participating in Spanish language media interviews, transadapting and co-creating compelling content (e.g., pitch letters, opinion pieces, bylined articles), building Spanish-language media relationships, and developing sources to support compelling storytelling.
5. Organize and serve as the point of contact for Spanish language media outreach; manage client media lists, vet media opportunities, and make recommendations.
6. Draft content including infographics, blog posts, and other related materials to advance the priorities of clients and the organization.
7. Provide monthly earned media and community event/engagement reporting for clients.
8. Stay up to date on client news and industry trends; share relevant information and ideas with full account team.

Administrative Duties (20%):

1. Support the Director, Senior Manager, and Managers in building, executing and tracking campaigns
2. Support Civilian’s goals, strategic plan, and community impact initiatives
3. Participate in weekly department meetings, and staff meetings
4. Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to execute strategies and communicate relevant information

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of marketing, communications, public relations, and/or outreach experience; agency experience preferred
• Must be fluent in Spanish
• Public/community outreach or non-profit experience preferred
• Experience with Cision, Meltwater or other similar media monitoring and database tool preferred.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent attention to detail
• Able to tailor communication that effectively connects with diverse audiences with specific lived experience with Spanish-speaking audiences
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to cultivate optimal interdepartmental relationships
• Good listener who includes and engages others
• Able to manage people and multiple projects with competing priorities
• Exhibits professionalism, initiative, and commitment

Location San Diego, CA, Hybrid Schedule

Status Full-time with benefits

Let’s Get to Know Each Other

Are you the one? Are we the one? If this sounds like a fit, let’s talk more. Please email [email protected] to tell us why we absolutely, positively need you on our team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. And check out https://civilian.com/careers/ and our Glassdoor reviews for more information on how talented, smart, and delightful we are.

Salary Range: $50k-60k

Civilian

​The Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Analyst Relations (Analyst Relations Manager) is responsible for leading Industry Analyst Relations (AR). AR includes managing a program of regular communications and engagement with key industry analysts including inquiry calls, regular briefings, email announcements, responding to annual analyst surveys, analyst events, utilizing analyst ratings reports and reprints in demand generation and partner marketing activities, as well as managing other AR projects as assigned by Corporate Communications Director. This role coordinates all briefing materials (and corporate facts) including written surveys, presentations and videos as well as engaging executives and customers with analysts as needed.

The individual in this role works closely with other members of the corporate communications, solutions marketing, other marketing teams and other departments to gather information, coordinate the messaging and response to analyst requests for information and annual surveys as well as to ensure the proper use of analyst quotes and reprints in marketing programs.

As a Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Analyst Relations a Typical Day Might Include The Following:

• ​Own and manage regular, consistent outreach and engagement with key analysts to drive positive coverage of NICE in analyst reports as well as positive verbal recommendations from analysts to prospects and customers. Continuously analyze results to increase the quantity and quality of interactions with industry analysts.
• Coordination and alignment with NICE Corporate Communications team and NICE corporate policies including joint responses to analyst surveys, purchasing of paid contracts, reporting and other activities.
• Ensure consistent use of corporate messaging and reporting of corporate facts, product information, customer and partner examples in communications and materials provided to analysts on a quarterly and annual basis. Understand project and program goals in order to execute assignments to achieve the best results in conjunction with corporate messaging, product, competitive positioning and go to market strategies.
• Schedule and manage monthly inquiry calls and regular briefing presentations as well as sales enablement calls as assigned.
• Own and manage all aspects of annual ratings surveys and NICE response according to analyst specifications and timelines. Ensure complete, high quality responses and consistent reporting of corporate facts and key supporting information.
• In conjunction with NICE Corporate, own and manage annual analyst summit assignments including invitations, logistics, agenda, speakers and presentations, onsite support and customer involvement. Coordinate analyst attendance at annual user conference.
• Secure paid analyst contracts as required for on-site consulting/strategy days, reprints, analyst speakers and/or special projects as assigned. Ensure accurate and compliant use of quotes and promotion of analyst according to analyst guidelines. Coordinate review, approvals as needed with analyst firms.
• Proactively work to ensure that analyst reports and quotes are highly leveraged in PR, marketing and sales.
• Support overall marketing and communication efforts, perform other related duties and assist in special projects.
• Communicate in an effective and professional way with customers, influencers and stakeholders in and outside of the company.
• Responsible for developing and managing budget and expenses for projects, as assigned.
• Accurately tracks and reports expenditures according to the Company’s Purchasing Policy.

To Land This Gig You’ll Need:

• ​Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications or related field
• ​6+ years’ experience in B2B high-tech, corporate communications
• Proven ability to manage of heavy schedule of projects and deadlines with cross-functional team projects
• Ability to create and deliver high quality presentations and written survey responses
• Strong business strategy and marketing acumen in high tech industry

Bonus Experience:

• ​Industry analyst relations or public relations in high tech
• Contact center or customer service industry

NICE

This is a Full-Time Role (40 hours per week) with no option for part-time work. While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

About B Lab

 B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. 

B Lab U.S. & Canada is one of seven global partners of the global network. We foster and mobilize a growing community of people and businesses working towards a more fair and inclusive economy in the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 B Corps make up the U.S. & Canada community, supported by the nonprofit, B Lab U.S. & Canada. Learn more about the U.S. & Canada network at wearebcorps.com

About the Opportunity

The Marketing & Communications team plays an integral role in amplifying the impact of the B Corp community and realizing B Lab’s global vision of inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance operational, programmatic, and growth objectives, while working to advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Theory of Change: building on a foundation of stakeholder governance, businesses can and must play a leading changemaker role to address climate justice and racial inequity. 

Our marketing and communications efforts engage B Corps in the work necessary to shift narratives, reform business practices, and affect the policies under which business operates. The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for the health of the B Corp brand, while ensuring consistent measurement around awareness, engagement and impact. We also work closely with B Lab Global and Global Partners to ensure a consistent global brand, build credibility of the certification, and engage in collective action campaigns relevant to both our region and the global community. 

The Senior Manager, External Communications will develop and execute our media and thought leadership strategy to directly advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s organizational objectives and Theory of Change. The role will specialize in creating, managing, and implementing communications initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships to secure positive media coverage that furthers the work of B Lab and Certified B Corporations in the U.S. and Canada. 

The role will identify and amplify stories and storytellers in the B Corp community to build credibility with key audiences. Working with thought leaders at B Lab U.S. & Canada, they will vet, seek out and secure speaking engagements, briefings, and media opportunities. The Senior Manager of External Communications will also partner with the Global Communications team to advance global communications priorities and respond to controversial issues with external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; possesses tactical, creative and strategic acumen; and can show a track record of success across a broad spectrum of today’s media and marketing channels.

Core Responsibilities: 

Public Relations (40%) 

• Onboard and manage PR agency; identity scope, workflow, and outcomes. 
• Develop External Communications strategy to influence key audiences, including B Corp employees, policymakers (local, state & federal), and large enterprise executives. 
• Oversee the development of external content, including press releases, op-eds, official statements, web and social media content, brand messaging, speaking engagement proposals, and award submissions. 
• Oversee inbound and outbound media relations efforts, including pitching, managing incoming media inquiries and issues, and media lists. Establish and deepen strategic relationships with key members of the media and relevant organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message. 
• Develop materials including messaging, talking points, backgrounders and FAQs in response to external inquiries from media.
• Monitor and lead external response for controversial issues and crisis communications. 
• Measure and report on KPIs for media relations programs. 

Speaking and Events (40%) 

• Identify key conferences and industry events, and work to secure speeches, panels, and interactive presentations at events.
• Oversee the creation of a speakers bureau to leverage spokespersons within B Lab and the B Corp community. 
• Manage and identify speakers for inbound requests. 
• Identify themes, manage, and execute quarterly conversation series for B Lab U.S. & Canada CEO. 
• Collaborate with B Lab global network to build and share our public narrative. 

Thought Leadership (20%) 

• Lead thought leadership development on B Lab U.S. & Canada’s brand narrative and Theory of Change pillars (stakeholder economy, racial equity, and climate justice). 
• Develop issues framework to align programs and impact communications on real-time issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message.

About You

• At least 5 years experience in a communications role
• Demonstrated experience working in corporate social responsibility settings with cross-sector partnership development, and/or experience working in social impact, non-profit, or philanthropic sectors
• Ability to collaborate well within a cross-functional team and across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated success with planning, developing, executing and monitoring PR/communications projects 
• Ability to use our marketing and communications data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Expertise in reputation management, thought leadership, communications strategy 
• Strong written communication
• Skilled at creating concise presentations and comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging and inclusive storyteller and relationship-builder
• Experience working in rapidly evolving business landscape with the ability to pivot and adapt
• Fluent in media database and reporting platform (e.g. Cision) 
• Experience with virtual event software and applications (e.g. Zoom, Eventbrite, LinkedIn Live)
• Experience with project management platforms (e.g. Asana)

The ideal candidate also:

• PR agency experience is a plus but not required
• Understand the value of certifications, while direct experience with B Corps is not required
• Be an active listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a conceptual thinker with the ability to problem-solve and make balanced decisions
• Have experience working with nonprofits, for profit businesses, and with multi-national organizations
• Be someone who is able to approach their work through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proficiency in other languages is not required but could be include in your application – Canadian French and Spanish are a plus
• Is in an active listener
• Exudes empathy, self awareness, and curiosity

Compensation Details

B Lab has a compensation plan that includes:

• An annual salary of $98,000
• Excellent health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Paid time off for vacation – in your first year, you’ll start with 3 weeks (prorated in to your start date)
• 403(b) with a match of up to 3%
• Unlimited sick and personal time – if you need it, use it
• After your first year of employment, 40 hours paid time off for community service; paid parental leave; and time and budget for your professional development (we assess this PD budget annually)
• A remote first workplace

While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Please visit our Careers page to review all opportunities and submit your application for the role(s) that best fit your location and work authorization.

Hiring Process

We require the following in order to consider your application:

• Resume
• In lieu of a cover letter we ask that all candidates respond to a standard set of application questions

If you progress through additional stages in the hiring process you can expect to:

• Step 1: Submit your resume and responses to our application questions with the option to share a work sample
• Step 2: Participate in an interview with a panel via Google Meet
• Step 3: Complete a brief hiring exercise & participate in a final interview with a panel via Google Meet

We will begin reviewing applications on March 27, 2023 and will continue until we identify a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed, which we expect to complete by April 19. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide you with a specific status update beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is June 5, 2023.

B Lab U.S. & Canada

This is a Full-Time Role (40 hours per week) with no option for part-time work. While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. 

B Lab U.S. & Canada is one of seven global partners of the global network. We foster and mobilize a growing community of people and businesses working towards a more fair and inclusive economy in the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 B Corps make up the U.S. & Canada community, supported by the nonprofit, B Lab U.S. & Canada. Learn more about the U.S. & Canada network at wearebcorps.com

About the Opportunity

The Marketing & Communications team plays an integral role in amplifying the impact of the B Corp community and realizing B Lab’s global vision of inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance operational, programmatic, and growth objectives, while working to advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Theory of Change: building on a foundation of stakeholder governance, businesses can and must play a leading changemaker role to address climate justice and racial inequity. 

Our marketing and communications efforts engage B Corps in the work necessary to shift narratives, reform business practices, and affect the policies under which business operates. The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for the health of the B Corp brand, while ensuring consistent measurement around awareness, engagement and impact. We also work closely with B Lab Global and Global Partners to ensure a consistent global brand, build credibility of the certification, and engage in collective action campaigns relevant to both our region and the global community. 

The Senior Manager, External Communications will develop and execute our media and thought leadership strategy to directly advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s organizational objectives and Theory of Change. The role will specialize in creating, managing, and implementing communications initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships to secure positive media coverage that furthers the work of B Lab and Certified B Corporations in the U.S. and Canada. 

The role will identify and amplify stories and storytellers in the B Corp community to build credibility with key audiences. Working with thought leaders at B Lab U.S. & Canada, they will vet, seek out and secure speaking engagements, briefings, and media opportunities. The Senior Manager of External Communications will also partner with the Global Communications team to advance global communications priorities and respond to controversial issues with external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; possesses tactical, creative and strategic acumen; and can show a track record of success across a broad spectrum of today’s media and marketing channels.

Core Responsibilities: 

Public Relations (40%) 

• Onboard and manage PR agency; identity scope, workflow, and outcomes. 
• Develop External Communications strategy to influence key audiences, including B Corp employees, policymakers (local, state & federal), and large enterprise executives. 
• Oversee the development of external content, including press releases, op-eds, official statements, web and social media content, brand messaging, speaking engagement proposals, and award submissions. 
• Oversee inbound and outbound media relations efforts, including pitching, managing incoming media inquiries and issues, and media lists. Establish and deepen strategic relationships with key members of the media and relevant organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message. 
• Develop materials including messaging, talking points, backgrounders and FAQs in response to external inquiries from media.
• Monitor and lead external response for controversial issues and crisis communications. 
• Measure and report on KPIs for media relations programs. 

Speaking and Events (40%) 

• Identify key conferences and industry events, and work to secure speeches, panels, and interactive presentations at events.
• Oversee the creation of a speakers bureau to leverage spokespersons within B Lab and the B Corp community. 
• Manage and identify speakers for inbound requests. 
• Identify themes, manage, and execute quarterly conversation series for B Lab U.S. & Canada CEO. 
• Collaborate with B Lab global network to build and share our public narrative. 

Thought Leadership (20%) 

• Lead thought leadership development on B Lab U.S. & Canada’s brand narrative and Theory of Change pillars (stakeholder economy, racial equity, and climate justice). 
• Develop issues framework to align programs and impact communications on real-time issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message.

About You

• At least 5 years experience in a communications role
• Demonstrated experience working in corporate social responsibility settings with cross-sector partnership development, and/or experience working in social impact, non-profit, or philanthropic sectors
• Ability to collaborate well within a cross-functional team and across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated success with planning, developing, executing and monitoring PR/communications projects 
• Ability to use our marketing and communications data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Expertise in reputation management, thought leadership, communications strategy 
• Strong written communication
• Skilled at creating concise presentations and comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging and inclusive storyteller and relationship-builder
• Experience working in rapidly evolving business landscape with the ability to pivot and adapt
• Fluent in media database and reporting platform (e.g. Cision) 
• Experience with virtual event software and applications (e.g. Zoom, Eventbrite, LinkedIn Live)
• Experience with project management platforms (e.g. Asana)

The ideal candidate also:

• PR agency experience is a plus but not required
• Understand the value of certifications, while direct experience with B Corps is not required
• Be an active listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a conceptual thinker with the ability to problem-solve and make balanced decisions
• Have experience working with nonprofits, for profit businesses, and with multi-national organizations
• Be someone who is able to approach their work through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proficiency in other languages is not required but could be include in your application – Canadian French and Spanish are a plus
• Is in an active listener
• Exudes empathy, self awareness, and curiosity

Compensation Details

B Lab has a compensation plan that includes:

• An annual salary of $80,000
• Excellent health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Paid time off for vacation – in your first year, you’ll start with 3 weeks (prorated in to your start date)
• 403(b) with a match of up to 3%
• Unlimited sick and personal time – if you need it, use it
• After your first year of employment, 40 hours paid time off for community service; paid parental leave; and time and budget for your professional development (we assess this PD budget annually)
• A remote first workplace

While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Please visit our Careers page to review all opportunities and submit your application for the role(s) that best fit your location and work authorization.

Hiring Process

We require the following in order to consider your application:

• Resume
• In lieu of a cover letter we ask that all candidates respond to a standard set of application questions

If you progress through additional stages in the hiring process you can expect to:

• Step 1: Submit your resume and responses to our application questions with the option to share a work sample
• Step 2: Participate in an interview with a panel via Google Meet
• Step 3: Complete a brief hiring exercise & participate in a final interview with a panel via Google Meet

We will begin reviewing applications on March 27, 2023 and will continue until we identify a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed, which we expect to complete by April 19. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide you with a specific status update beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is June 5, 2023.

B Lab U.S. & Canada

This is a Full-Time Role (40 hours per week) with no option for part-time work. While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. 

B Lab U.S. & Canada is one of seven global partners of the global network. We foster and mobilize a growing community of people and businesses working towards a more fair and inclusive economy in the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 B Corps make up the U.S. & Canada community, supported by the nonprofit, B Lab U.S. & Canada. Learn more about the U.S. & Canada network at wearebcorps.com

About the Opportunity

The Marketing & Communications team plays an integral role in amplifying the impact of the B Corp community and realizing B Lab’s global vision of inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance operational, programmatic, and growth objectives, while working to advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Theory of Change: building on a foundation of stakeholder governance, businesses can and must play a leading changemaker role to address climate justice and racial inequity. 

Our marketing and communications efforts engage B Corps in the work necessary to shift narratives, reform business practices, and affect the policies under which business operates. The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for the health of the B Corp brand, while ensuring consistent measurement around awareness, engagement and impact. We also work closely with B Lab Global and Global Partners to ensure a consistent global brand, build credibility of the certification, and engage in collective action campaigns relevant to both our region and the global community. 

The Senior Manager, External Communications will develop and execute our media and thought leadership strategy to directly advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s organizational objectives and Theory of Change. The role will specialize in creating, managing, and implementing communications initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships to secure positive media coverage that furthers the work of B Lab and Certified B Corporations in the U.S. and Canada. 

The role will identify and amplify stories and storytellers in the B Corp community to build credibility with key audiences. Working with thought leaders at B Lab U.S. & Canada, they will vet, seek out and secure speaking engagements, briefings, and media opportunities. The Senior Manager of External Communications will also partner with the Global Communications team to advance global communications priorities and respond to controversial issues with external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; possesses tactical, creative and strategic acumen; and can show a track record of success across a broad spectrum of today’s media and marketing channels.

Core Responsibilities: 

Public Relations (40%) 

• Onboard and manage PR agency; identity scope, workflow, and outcomes. 
• Develop External Communications strategy to influence key audiences, including B Corp employees, policymakers (local, state & federal), and large enterprise executives. 
• Oversee the development of external content, including press releases, op-eds, official statements, web and social media content, brand messaging, speaking engagement proposals, and award submissions. 
• Oversee inbound and outbound media relations efforts, including pitching, managing incoming media inquiries and issues, and media lists. Establish and deepen strategic relationships with key members of the media and relevant organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message. 
• Develop materials including messaging, talking points, backgrounders and FAQs in response to external inquiries from media.
• Monitor and lead external response for controversial issues and crisis communications. 
• Measure and report on KPIs for media relations programs. 

Speaking and Events (40%) 

• Identify key conferences and industry events, and work to secure speeches, panels, and interactive presentations at events.
• Oversee the creation of a speakers bureau to leverage spokespersons within B Lab and the B Corp community. 
• Manage and identify speakers for inbound requests. 
• Identify themes, manage, and execute quarterly conversation series for B Lab U.S. & Canada CEO. 
• Collaborate with B Lab global network to build and share our public narrative. 

Thought Leadership (20%) 

• Lead thought leadership development on B Lab U.S. & Canada’s brand narrative and Theory of Change pillars (stakeholder economy, racial equity, and climate justice). 
• Develop issues framework to align programs and impact communications on real-time issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message.

About You

• At least 5 years experience in a communications role
• Demonstrated experience working in corporate social responsibility settings with cross-sector partnership development, and/or experience working in social impact, non-profit, or philanthropic sectors
• Ability to collaborate well within a cross-functional team and across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated success with planning, developing, executing and monitoring PR/communications projects 
• Ability to use our marketing and communications data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Expertise in reputation management, thought leadership, communications strategy 
• Strong written communication
• Skilled at creating concise presentations and comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging and inclusive storyteller and relationship-builder
• Experience working in rapidly evolving business landscape with the ability to pivot and adapt
• Fluent in media database and reporting platform (e.g. Cision) 
• Experience with virtual event software and applications (e.g. Zoom, Eventbrite, LinkedIn Live)
• Experience with project management platforms (e.g. Asana)

The ideal candidate also:

• PR agency experience is a plus but not required
• Understand the value of certifications, while direct experience with B Corps is not required
• Be an active listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a conceptual thinker with the ability to problem-solve and make balanced decisions
• Have experience working with nonprofits, for profit businesses, and with multi-national organizations
• Be someone who is able to approach their work through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proficiency in other languages is not required but could be include in your application – Canadian French and Spanish are a plus
• Is in an active listener
• Exudes empathy, self awareness, and curiosity

Compensation Details

B Lab has a compensation plan that includes:

• An annual salary of $80,000
• Excellent health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Paid time off for vacation – in your first year, you’ll start with 3 weeks (prorated in to your start date)
• 403(b) with a match of up to 3%
• Unlimited sick and personal time – if you need it, use it
• After your first year of employment, 40 hours paid time off for community service; paid parental leave; and time and budget for your professional development (we assess this PD budget annually)
• A remote first workplace

While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Please visit our Careers page to review all opportunities and submit your application for the role(s) that best fit your location and work authorization.

Hiring Process

We require the following in order to consider your application:

• Resume
• In lieu of a cover letter we ask that all candidates respond to a standard set of application questions

If you progress through additional stages in the hiring process you can expect to:

• Step 1: Submit your resume and responses to our application questions with the option to share a work sample
• Step 2: Participate in an interview with a panel via Google Meet
• Step 3: Complete a brief hiring exercise & participate in a final interview with a panel via Google Meet

We will begin reviewing applications on March 27, 2023 and will continue until we identify a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed, which we expect to complete by April 19. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide you with a specific status update beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is June 5, 2023.

B Lab U.S. & Canada

AZIONE IS HIRING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, LIFESTYLE IN LOS ANGELES + NEW YORK

We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results.

AZIONE was born in 2010 with the vision of being much more than a PR agency. We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results. With our unique and proactive approach, we grow emerging companies into household names and shift consumer perception for some of today’s most widely recognized legacy brands, establishing them once again as disruptive, conversation leaders.

AZIONE prides itself on nearly a decade of building some of the most relevant brands of today such as Boisson, Graf Lantz, Sunwink, simplehuman, JAJA Tequila, Methodology, Sundays, Caraway, PLANTA, and many more. We think of ourselves as a creative agency rooted in PR, and are anything but traditional. Forbes named us one of the Top Agencies in America 2021.

Job Description

NY / CA- based award-winning agency AZIONE is looking for an experienced candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6-8 years of PR agency experience working across a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive network of relationships with editors, influencers, and industry notables and be able to lead client accounts and demonstrate a proven track record of running multiple clients and projects simultaneously. Experience working with innovative startups is a plus. Candidates should have a strong rolodex and desire to accelerate quickly at a fast-paced boutique agency with amazing clients and an impeccable reputation.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Own the development and implementation of PR strategy, ongoing account action items, and client reporting with no executive guidance
• Develop creative and strategic media campaigns around new product launches/initiatives and supervise account team members to secure high volume of impactful placements in top tier outlets across print, digital and broadcast media
• Take responsibility and accountability for all team members, clearly defining roles and providing guidance and tools to facilitate goal achievement and client success
• Oversee and own top to bottom performance of accounts, ensuring quality work, deadline and media coverage goals are met
• Serve as senior client contact and team leader; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively. 
• Draft and be the final say on press releases, pitches, positioning statements, talking points, key messaging for brand spokespeople, briefing materials and more
• Consistently secure brand features, executive profiles, and trend stories for clients
• Maintain and continuously grow network of powerful “turnkey” relationships with media and potential partners for collaborations and proactively use to help make clients leaders in respective categories
• Lead in-person meetings and weekly calls with client
• Lead new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation without any executive guidance. Constantly innovate proposals bringing new ideas to the table.
• Manage account team including, SAE, JAE, AC, and interns as assigned

To be considered: You must be a savvy, successful self-starter with at least 6-8 years of relevant professional experience. You must know how to approach problem-solving with outside-the-box solutions, and be willing to take on a diverse range of assignments and creative projects. You must be based out of CA or NY.

We offer 100% medical & dental coverage, bonus & commission, year long summer hours, 401K and several perks and incentives. You’ll be working in an incredibly fun, collaborative environment surrounded by great teammates in a fast-paced culture committed to excellence for our clients.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]. 

Visit AZIONEPR.com for more information on our company.

AZIONE

The Public Relations Manager at GOBEL is responsible for developing and implementing effective public relations strategies, managing media relations, creating content, monitoring media coverage, building relationships with stakeholders, and measuring and reporting on PR efforts to GOBEL leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder & CEO. The position will be approximately 25% remote and 75% office or travel, which could be up to 40 percent of the time. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement PR strategies: Responsible for developing and implementing effective public relations strategies that promote the GOBEL brand, services, and values to various stakeholders, including clients, investors, and the public. 
• Manage media relations: Be the main point of contact for media relations, including responding to media inquiries, pitching stories to journalists, and arranging interviews or press events. 
• Create and distribute press releases: Responsible for creating and distributing press releases, which may include news about company activities, new hires, promotions, and awards. 
• Manage crisis communications: Responsible for managing the company’s response and communicating with stakeholders. 
• Develop content: Responsible for developing and writing content for various platforms, such as the company’s website, social media channels, and marketing materials. 
• Monitor media coverage: Monitor media coverage of GOBEL and its competitors to stay informed of industry trends and identify opportunities to enhance the brand and reputation. 
• Build relationships with stakeholders: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, media, investors, and industry influencers, to help promote the company brand and build credibility. 
• Measure and report on PR efforts: Responsible for measuring the success of PR efforts and reporting on key metrics, such as media mentions, website traffic, and social media engagement, to demonstrate the value of PR to GOBEL leadership. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful public relations campaigns. 
• Experience in media relations, including pitching stories, developing relationships with journalists, and responding to media inquiries. 
• Ability to manage crisis communications and navigate challenging situations. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and experience using them for public relations purposes. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders. 
• Familiarity with PR measurement tools and ability to analyze data to demonstrate the impact of PR efforts. 
• Experience in the consulting industry or healthcare (optional). 

Company Values 

• Our People: We are hard workers, united in a common purpose to affect positive change. We have fun and celebrate our successes. 
• Mission Oriented: We seek to provide the best ideas and smartest technologies to help healthcare organizations generate more philanthropic revenue to build healthier communities. 
• Client Oriented: We value every client relationship and are committed to delivering incredible experiences and outcomes. 
• Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency, and we are committed to the success of each other and our clients. 
• Innovation: We won’t settle for incremental change. We want to transform healthcare philanthropy. 
• Accountability: We don’t make excuses; we find ways to succeed. We take full responsibility for delivering on our expectations. 

GOBEL offers compensation in the range of $55,000 – $70,000 based on experience, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. In addition, GOBEL offers excellent healthcare, including company-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, disability, and life insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a company match. We also provide twenty (20) days of annual paid time off, and twelve (12) paid holidays. 

If interested, please forward your cover letter and resume to Human Resources at [email protected]. Work samples and manager references will be requested as part of the interview process.  

GOBEL