Communications Manager & Editor-In-Chief
The Communications Manager & Editor-In-Chief, reporting to the President & CEO, is responsible for managing the development and publication of the organization's monthly magazine, developing newsletters, marketing campaigns, brochures, press releases and letters to the editor, and will serve as a primary contact for the media.
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of judgment, attention to detail, and thrives on working as part of a collaborative team.
Essential Functions:
- Writes, edits, and collects submissions for the monthly magazine, promotional publications, and communications
- Design/graphic production of brochures, postcards, magazine ads, annual reports, media kit, forms, other sales & marketing pieces
- Develop and implement the marketing strategy and tactics for the organization and its sister organization's programs and services
- Design, format, and manage email campaigns, create house banner ads and graphics
- Help manage and update the organization's website content, including updating news, event pages, education programs, and other products and services for purchase; ensure all are displayed in a clean and professional manner with consistent style
- Draft press releases and develop letters to the editor for outside media
- Create event signage for major conferences and the annual convention, including easel-type signs, sponsor signs, entrance units to trade show, meter boards, fill-in counter signage, plus miscellaneous event collateral materials
Other Tasks
- Follow policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values
- Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
- Keep work area orderly
- Consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meeting and appointments on time
- Continually work to improve leadership skills
- Other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organization needs and goals
Required Skills, Abilities & Behaviors
- BA, journalism, marketing, public relations, advertising or similar degree
- 4+ years work experience in journalism, communications, or public relations; association and/or graphic design experience a plus
- Team player and attention to detail
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to embrace change, work around obstacles and take on additional tasks when needed
- Excellent communication skills to interact with industry and association personnel
- Proficiency in a variety of software and online applications including Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- HubSpot (or similar email marketing system) and SurveyMonkey
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize, organize self to perform work accurately with detail orientation required
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Typical office environment
- Mental acuity to complete all assigned tasks
- Stamina to work all assigned hours
- Sedentary position; frequent standing and walking
- Use of hands, arms and fingers 100% of the workday
- Use of eyes 100% of the workday; 20/40 vision with or without correction required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to attend conferences, visit with members and others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Marketing: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Required)
Work Location: In person