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JOTW 03-2014
January20, 2014
This is JOTW newsletter number 1,001
“It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions.”
– Marcel Proust
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*** In this issue:
(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this newsletter)
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Digital Production Editor, U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland
2.) Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA
3.) Marketing Specialist – Content Marketing & Demand Generation, Dittman Incentive Marketing, New Brunswick, NJ
4.) Account Executive/PR Pro, RMD Advertising, Columbus, OH
5.) Senior PR Account Manager, GreenRoom Social, Miami, FL
6.) Manager, Member and Digital Communications, Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, VA
7.) Senior Digital Content Executives, Emirates Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
8.) Director of PR, Communications and Marketing, University of Western States, Portland, OR
9.) Regional Manager, Media Relations, The AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, Philadelphia, PA
10.) Media Relations Manager, FOLIOfn, Inc. , West Mclean, VA
11.) Account Manager/Senior Account Executive, SmithSolve, Morristown, New Jersey
12.) Director of Communications, Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ
14.) Marketing Manager, LexisNexis, Horsham, PA
14.) Communications Coordinator, Oregon Wild, Portland, Oregon
15.) ACCOUNT COORDINATOR AND ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES , Communications Strategy Group (CSG), Denver, Colo. / Washington, DC
16.) Special Events Specialist (SES), USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro), Fort Myer, VA
17.) Water Truck/Septic Truck Driver, Superior Energy Services, Inc., Carlsbad, NM
*** Weekly Piracy Report
…and more! Scroll down and see them all!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
Are you looking for a smart, practical, and resourceful Communications Director or Specialist? Then maybe you’ll consider my background.
What I’ll bring to your table: Communications professional and multi-linguist with nearly 15 years of generalist and specialized experience including agency, non-profit, corporate communications and several years working overseas. This work includes honing the major skill sets you’d expect to find in a communications professional: writing communications plans, media trainings, giving presentations and writing copy.
But just as important is my ability to work within a team, fostering solid working relationships and the positive results those can produce. You’ll find I have a friendly, direct and highly verbal communication style – a great listener and natural teacher with a knack for asking astute questions and collaborating with internal and external colleagues to help you achieve win-win results.
You’ll get an enthusiastic professional with a sense of urgency for the multiple communications strategies, goals and tasks at hand for your business. Giving and receiving feedback is the only way we can all grow and improve, and I value both as essential.
Anne Duffy
Located in the Washington, D.C. area
E-mail: duffya1@yahoo.com
LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anne-duffy/0/412/84b
*** Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com. You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point. There is no waiting list. Submit yours today!
*** Ned’s upcoming travel, maybe, perhaps:
January 17- 25, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Karlskrona and Linkoping, Sweden
January 26-28 Helsinki, Finland
January 28-February 1, Portsmouth, UK
March 17-18-19, Accra, Ghana
March 25-26-27, Monterey, Calif.
June 2-3-4, Abu Dhabi, UAE
*** Your Very Next Step!
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*** Toronto and IABC. World Conference is just around the corner.
8–11 June 2014
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada
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With seven tracks with more than 60 breakout sessions, plus five general sessions, World Conference offerings can help you reach the next stage of your career. Explore new ideas on:
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•Strategic Leadership and Business
•Marketing and Advertising
•Reputation and Brand
•Employee Engagement
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*** Let’s get to the jobs:
*** From Scott Gurek:
Ned,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Hard to believe it’s 2014 already!
This might be a great position for a former Navy Mass Communications Specialist. Request you consider for the next JOTW.
Thank you.
Scott
CAPT W. Scott Gureck, USN (Ret.)
Executive Vice President, Membership and Marketing
U.S. Naval Institute
Annapolis MD
1.) Digital Production Editor, U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland
Department: Periodicals
Reports to: Director of Design and Production
FSLA Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Summary: The Digital Production Editor processes and in some cases produces online content that enriches periodicals editorial products. He or she produces a variety of repurposed content products in support of existing and new online initiatives, with the ability to enhance content in leading online platforms. The end products may be delivered as magazine, books, electronic versions or combinations of both. This is a team position, with direction from a variety of periodicals content developers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● Under overall direction of the Design and Production director, assists with implementation and placement of material for periodicals products.
● One focus is the development and enrichment of content for USNI News with direction from Online Editor. This includes the development and full implementation of new “data”-driven projects now under consideration.
● Will be directly responsible for production of an increasing number of repurposed content publications drawing from digitized back issues of Proceedings and Naval History magazines, USNI photo and digital audio tape collections and other sources that may support relevant, timely and event-driven ideas.
● Execute product placement on the Apple Newsstand and other possible electronic distribution channels, coordinate schedules and material from multiple departments to produce end products to meet deadlines.
● Work directly with the Digital Content and Media Marketing director in support of Institute-wide objectives and existing programs.
● Stay current on relevant technology, and share prospective opportunities internally to support the Institute’s rapid paced evolution online.
Qualifications:
● Must have the ability to balance multiple requests from the organization and interface well with others.
● Must possess a highly developed sense of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and be able to function independently.
● Five years experience in the digital space, including but not limited to, native web, social media, mobile, and app environments
● Actively engaged in monitoring and testing new trends and techniques in technology
● Working knowledge of relevant content management systems
● Ability to adapt to evolving best practices and techniques for continual improvement of online assets
Supervisory Responsibilities: Possible third-party vendor management
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional school degree with minimum five years experience working in digital platforms.
Skill Sets & Experience Requirements:
Decision Making: Work is varied and driven by deadlines. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workflow; maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
Computer Skills: Must have a thorough knowledge of Microsoft-based applications. Working knowledge of all major browsers. Competent in HTML, Adobe platforms, especially InDesign, and Digital Publishing Suite. Proficient in the use and management of Drupal, WordPress and MediaWiki. Strong foundation in open source software usage, implementation and collaborative contribution. Familiarity with mobile platforms, iOS and Android and development in these platforms.
Communication Skills: Must have a flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Bob Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
U.S. Naval Institute
Phone: 410-571-1707
Fax: 410-295-1084
2.) Communications Editor Sr, Lockheed Martin, Springfield, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=129306537
*** From Kemi Ijaola:
3.) Marketing Specialist – Content Marketing & Demand Generation, Dittman Incentive Marketing, New Brunswick, NJ
4.) Account Executive/PR Pro, RMD Advertising, Columbus, OH
5.) Senior PR Account Manager, GreenRoom Social, Miami, FL
6.) Manager, Member and Digital Communications, Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=129447645
7.) Senior Digital Content Executives, Emirates Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
https://tas-ekgcareers.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=140000IQ&lang=en&sns_id=
8.) Director of PR, Communications and Marketing, University of Western States, Portland, OR
*** From Michelle Davidson
Hi, Ned. Would you be able to include this in your next JOTW email? Thank you!
Michelle Davidson
Director, Media Relations
The AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies
9.) Regional Manager, Media Relations, The AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, Philadelphia, PA
The Regional Media Relations Manager reports to the Director, Media Relations and is responsible for the development and execution of a strategic, regional media relations strategy in the print, broadcast and social media space supporting an assigned regional area or markets. Also responsible for supervising press distribution. For the assigned regional area or markets, this position will be responsible for strategically driving AmeriHealth Caritas’ coverage, brand, and reputation regionally and nationally.
In addition, the Manager is responsible for the direct or indirect supervision of media relations specialists and/or external writers in various AmeriHealth Caritas lines of business.
Responsibilities:
– Identify and develop opportunities to raise the profile of AmeriHealth Caritas brands with target audiences in mainstream and trade media
– Work with line of business leaders and marketing and development team to develop the strategy to implement media campaigns for AmeriHealth Caritas’ major corporate growth and marketing initiatives
– Monitor target publications to identify the interests of journalists and AmeriHealth Caritas alignment with key propositions and messages
– Maintain a database of press coverage
– Build media measurement program
– Develop relationships with media and handle media outreach strategies for optimal results
– Serve as on-the-record spokesperson for the company
– Devise media opportunities for national and regional placement
– Craft FAQs, talking points, media statements, fact sheets, backgrounders, op-eds, and bylines
– Monitor industry for issues that may impact the company or its line of business
– Develop issues management strategies, statements, talking points and Q and A, as needed
– Execute on crisis communications plans, as needed
– Orchestrate media for special events/community relations
– Advise senior leadership and team members on strategies to communicate major news
Other Skills:
– Demonstrable record of success in achieving press coverage
– Previous experience in crisis/issues management
– Established relationships with general and trade health media preferred
– Broad experience and understanding of health care and, preferably, managed care and Medicaid
– Demonstrated top-notch interpersonal communications and relationship-building skills, team spirit and leadership drive.
– Outstanding media relations skills
– Superior written and verbal communication skills
– Demonstrated aptitude for understanding complex issues and ability to translate and simplify them for key audiences
– Ability to work under deadline pressure
– Solid understanding of broad industry issues
– Creativity, accountability, discipline and integrity
– Ability to write compelling copy
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to kvalcin@amerihealthcaritas.com.
10.) Media Relations Manager, FOLIOfn, Inc. , West Mclean, VA
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=126872353
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
11.) Account Manager/Senior Account Executive, SmithSolve, Morristown, New Jersey
http://jobs.prsa.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=2170&job=16187014
12.) Director of Communications, Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=JHT1P072T5XFB53GRRS
14.) Marketing Manager, LexisNexis, Horsham, PA
http://jobs.lexisnexis.com/lexisnexis/marketing-manager
14.) Communications Coordinator, Oregon Wild, Portland, Oregon
http://www.macslist.org/macs-list/Oregon-Wild/Communications-Coordinator/p7KWn6MLZGCh/
*** From Lindsey Read:
Dear Ned,
I’d really appreciate if you could please include the following announcement in the next newsletter.
Many thanks!
Best,
Lindsey
Lindsey Read
Director – Education Practice
Communications Strategy Group
15.) ACCOUNT COORDINATOR AND ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES , Communications Strategy Group (CSG), Denver, Colo. / Washington, DC
Communications Strategy Group (CSG), one of the country’s fastest growing national public relations firms, is seeking candidates for available account coordinator and account executive positions in the agency’s rapidly expanding education practice.
Successful applicants will join the education practice’s higher education team, working with a variety of clients including colleges and universities, organizations that provide services to higher education institutions and companies that provide services directly to students.
CSG is widely recognized for its communications expertise in the industries it serves including education, financial services, health & wellness, lifestyle, real estate and travel & tourism. CSG is based in Denver, Colorado, and has an office in Washington, D.C.; the positions can be based out of either location.
Account Coordinator: Applicants should have 1-2 years experience working for a public relations agency supporting multiple clients. Experience supporting higher education clients is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will be able to assist the team on tasks including media list development, pitching, tracking and reporting, content creation (press releases, blog posts, etc.), research projects and other activities. This is an entry-level position, but the expectation and intention is for it to serve as a pathway to promotion within the practice.
Account Executive: Applicants should have 3-5 years public relations and communications experience with at least 1-2 years spent working in an agency environment. Some experience working with a higher education related institution or organization is required. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker able to contribute to and execute integrated communications plans, nurture client relationships, lead influencer engagement (identify, build and grow relationships with target media/influencers), manage proactive and reactive media relations efforts and forward day-to-day account management activities.
For both positions, in addition to the above criteria, applicants should also be creative and entrepreneurial. CSG is a high-performing workplace where employees at all levels have significant opportunities to shape their role and client work.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
To learn more about CSG, its philosophy, culture and work, visit www.csg-pr.com.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’d make the perfect addition to the education practice to Lindsey Read at lread@csg-pr.com.
*** Carole Chandler:
Hi Ned,
Here’s an open position for USO Metro at Fort Myer, VA. Thank you for posting.
Carole Chandler
Human Capital Advisors, LLC
Executive Advisory.Talent Acquisition.Performance Management
16.) Special Events Specialist (SES), USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro), Fort Myer, VA
The Organization
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) is a private, nonprofit, military service organization providing morale, welfare, and recreation activities for active duty members of our armed forces and their families. The mission of USO-Metro is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Every program and service has been developed to give back to the men, women and children who sacrifice so much for our country. USO-Metro is the largest affiliate of the USO Organization’s 160 locations serving one of the highest concentrations of military in the world. USO-Metro operates four Airport Assistance Centers, six military installation centers including two Warrior and Family Centers (large, unique programmatic centers with a focus on the wounded, ill and injured), the Mobile USO Program which reaches 26 local military installations, orientation and emergency assistance programs, celebrity entertainment, and a myriad of other programs, events, and services.
Our busy special events department has two dedicated full-time personnel to carry out a variety of special events both large and small.
Basic Functions:
Plays a leadership role in coordinating event logistics from start to finish on select fundraising special events with oversight from Special Events Manager.
Assists with correspondence, report preparation, updates in standard operating procedures, incoming phone calls and planning. Prepares activity event reports for distribution. Completes statistics reporting for the department. Prepares post-event and stewardship reports for event sponsors.
Works in conjunction with the Special Events Manager, maintains event contacts, reconciles event income and expenses and provides detail to staff accountant.
Contributes to advance planning methods with a focus on efficient communication processes within the events department and cross departments.
Identifies needs for event volunteers and manages volunteer groups for execution of special events. Coordinates with the Volunteer Specialist for recruitment needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
▪ Solicits in-kind product and service donations for special events, maintains inventory and handles acknowledgment letters. Provides leadership for volunteers to solicit in-kind product and service donations on our behalf.
▪ Golf tournaments- Lead planner with guidance from SEM. Develop primary relationships with committees of both golf tournament events. Works with SEM to identify and implement new and creative methods for increasing fundraising. Creation of printed materials for events. Lead committee meetings. Help SEM ensure sponsor benefits are met.
▪ Race partnerships- Lead planner with guidance from SEM. Develop primary relationships with race partners. Works with SEM to identify and implement new and creative methods for increasing fundraising and community engagement.
▪ Military Appreciation Events- Lead planner on non-sponsor related military appreciation events with guidance from SEM. Maintain relationships with military resources. Coordinate with other departments on event information dissemination.
▪ Supports the “Me and a Friend” program, and other emerging sports partnership programs, by managing volunteers and working with other departments for ticket fulfillment.
▪ Maintain event calendar pages on USO-Metro website.
▪ Creates collateral items for main events to include but not limited to event programs, auction fliers, promotional materials and PowerPoint presentations.
▪ Drafts scripts, talking points, and remarks for events.
▪ Financial reconciliation and budgetary support on all events.
▪ Provides administrative support to SEM as needed.
▪ Actively participates in coordination of special events which may require evening and weekend work.
▪ Maintains special event history, files, and statistics.
▪ Prepares meeting materials for various meetings/events and coordinates attendance/appearance of staff or volunteers at events.
▪ Manages auction inventory and auction operations with the support of the Marketing and Development Coordinator.
▪ Train and manage volunteers for special events.
▪ Regularly reports on progress of assignments.
▪ Maintains positive relationships with board members, donors and other stakeholders.
▪ Other duties as assigned.
Areas of Competency:
Must be detail oriented, organized, flexible and self motivated.
Polished communication skills with ability to interact well with the public, board members and staff.
Proven written and oral communications skills with emphasis on creating and writing collateral material.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain calm in hectic situations.
Ability to assertively interact with various groups, including high-ranking military officials, corporate leaders and volunteers, particularly when acting as lead on events or assigned specific roles in events.
Computer literacy with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. Will become fluent in Cvent event registration software.
Results oriented with an emphasis on maximizing the bottom line of fundraising efforts.
Self-starter with attention to detail and timeliness.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a background in English, communications or special events.
3-5 years meeting/special event planning.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Prior experience in a non-profit or military setting a plus.
Excellent computer skills.
Military experience or a knowledge of the USO and its programs and services a plus.
This is a high visibility, critical position for USO-Metro and an exceptional opportunity to make a positive, direct, and meaningful impact upon local troops and families. We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary in the $40-45K range and superb benefits.
Please, candidates local to the Washington DC Metro Area only.
Please submit your resume confidentially to: hr@usometro.org.
*** Weekly Alternative Selections:
17.) Water Truck/Septic Truck Driver, Superior Energy Services, Inc., Carlsbad, NM
https://careers-superiorenergy.icims.com/jobs/8110/water-truck-septic-truck-driver/job
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
010-14 16.01.2014: 0400 LT: Dar Es Salaam Port, Tanzania.
While berthed robbers boarded a bulk carrier unnoticed, stole ship’s stores and escaped. Incident reported to the Port Authorities.
009-14 10.01.2014: Posn: 06:06.24S – 106:53.45E, Jakarta Container Terminal, Indonesia.
Robbers boarded a berthed container ship unnoticed and escaped with engine spares. The theft was noticed by the 3/E when the ship departed from the port.
008-14 09.01.2014: 1935 LT: Posn: 03:42.16S – 114:26.59E, Taboneo Anchorage, Indonesia.
Eight robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain. Alert watchman sighted and shouted for help and alerted the duty officer. Seeing the alert ship’s crew, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Incident reported to the local authorities and the agents.
*** Ball cap of the week: USS Lake Erie (CG 70)
*** Coffee Mug of the week: MCR
*** T- shirt of the week: LUSTLine (Leaking Underground Storage tanks) from Steve Hochbrunn at the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
*** Musical guest artist of the week: Abba
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