Director of Communications

Company
Action for Children North Carolina

Location
Raleigh, North Carolina

Category
Communications officer

Field of Interest
Public policy

Position Title: Director of Communications

 

Position Goal: Develop, maintain and implement Action for Children media relations and outreach. Implement the Action for Children North Carolina Communications Plan. Oversee the development, production and distribution of all Action for Children reports, event and collateral materials.

 

Reports To: President/CEO

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

1. Oversee and manage the overall brand identity of the organization.

2. Oversee the design, development, production and distribution of all Action for Children North Carolina reports, event and collateral materials, assuring adherence to the Action for Children brand.

3. Serve as editor and distributor of all Action for Children written publications.

4. Craft and/or edit, and distribute, all Action for Children press releases, news advisories, op-ed pieces, letters to the editor and articles for publication.

5. Develop, maintain and nurture Action for Children relationships with print and broadcast media throughout the state; track media coverage of Action for Children activities. Develop and maintain a current media database.

6. Develop and implement the Action for Children annual communications plan, meeting all deadlines.

7. Work closely with Action for Children's Policy Team to develop communications strategy behind policy initiatives.

8. Maintain Action for Children's website.

9. Manage relationships with a wide range of vendors, including web/IT consultants, printers and mail houses.

10. Staff the Action for Children Public Awareness Committee of the Board of Directors.

11. Assist in the planning and execution of all fundraising and special events; arrange and handle media coverage surrounding events.

12. Maintain the Action for Children InfoNet news service and its subscriber database.

13. Assist with special projects and initiatives, as assigned.

14. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field; master's degree a plus, but not required. Exceptional oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Political savvy and ability to recognize media opportunities, utilizing current events, topics and national/state studies, reports and interests of Action for Children. Must demonstrate the highest level of writing, speaking, spelling and grammatical skills. Must have a high-level understanding of graphic design and ability to oversee the production of Action for Children reports. Proficiency in AP style required. Interest and proficiency in social marketing, new media technologies and implementation of social networking communications tools. Must be highly organized and able to flourish in a fast-pace work environment. An outgoing personality is essential.

Please forward resume and writing sample (required) to the attention of: Barbara Bradley, President and CEO, Action for Children North Carolina, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27605; email to randi@ncchild.org; or fax to (919) 829-7299.

Deadline for applications is May 23, 2008.

Action for Children North Carolina, located in Raleigh, is a statewide nonprofit organization devoted to improving the well-being of North Carolina's children and youth, age 0 to 21. The mission of Action for Children North Carolina is to advocate for child well-being by educating and engaging all people across the state to ensure that our children are healthy, safe, well-educated and have every opportunity for success. Major areas of work focus on child health, safety, early care, education, economic security, juvenile justice and child maltreatment.

Date Posted
May 5, 2008