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TITLE: Communications Manager
REPORTS TO: Associate State Director
LOCATION: Cranbury, NJ
REASON FOR OPENING: Replacement
POSITION PURPOSE:
Direct and oversee all chapter communications agenda including development and execution of a public relations/marketing plan to promote the mission of the March of Dimes, its local programs and events. Works closely with media. Serve as staff liaison to communications committee(s). Position location is Cranbury, Pine Brook or Cherry Hill, NJ.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build strong relationships with key media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch stories to media as appropriate.
- Develop relationships with NJ media to enhance and grow the media experience for the March of Dimes New Jersey Chapter.
- Recruit and develop a volunteer network of communications professionals to assist in the execution of the public relations/marketing agenda.
- Develop and maintain media partnerships which include the procurement of in-kind donations of media.
- Write press releases.
- Maintain media lists
- Maintain, utilize and update Chapter website
- Market events through on-line opportunities in web-based social networking sites
- Define and develop on-line revenue opportunities
- Oversee production of Chapter newsletters and other local marketing materials from concept to completion.
- Serve as a member of the Chapter management team.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience in successfully managing communications and/or marketing
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Strong networking skills.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, implementation, organization and computer skills.
- Demonstrated leadership.
- Graphic design experience preferred.
- Flexible hours and ability to travel statewide. Car and valid driver’s license required.
March of Dimes
Donna Zaleski
5 Cedar Brook Dr.
Cranbury, NJ 08512
Fax: 609 655-1520
E-mail: dzaleski@marchofdimes.com
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