Communications Specialist
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Communications Specialist

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Description

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description

The Communications Associate supports the implementation of the communication strategy, which includes external communications and internal staff communications.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

External Communications

+ Develop and manage digital calendar for Graham's social media, digital fundraising campaigns and special events

+ Effectively engage followers on social media via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn - produce and manage posts across all channels.

+ Write stories of Graham program participants, donors, staff and volunteers for publication

+ In collaboration with Development, Advocacy, and Communications team members, draft, review, edit, and issue email communications

+ Maintain and strengthen digital relationships to deepen engagement with potential partners

+ Produce a regular newsletter for external audiences

+ Obtain content for various communications from across Graham, including stories, photos, videos and program updates

+ Maintain photos and videos in an organized, easily searchable, and shareable archive

+ Design and produce marketing materials

+ In collaboration with the Development team, produce donor materials such as slide decks and case statements and an annual impact report.

+ Promote Graham through social media and digital ads

+ Manage Graham's website by:

+ Establishing a plan for reviewing/updating content on an ongoing basis

+ taking a leadership role in collaboration with other team members on website re-design

+ making ad-hoc updates and managing necessary vendor contracts and relationships

+ Create and maintain analytics dashboard (or report) with key communications metrics and industry benchmarks

+ Conduct research and develop recommendations for ways to maintain and improve digital engagement based on best practices

+ Own and disseminate Graham's brand guidelines and serve as a Graham-wide resource for design advice and access to brand resources

Internal Communications

+ Update content on SharePoint to inform staff of internal announcements

+ Share content with Graham staff on child and parent success stories through different communications channels (e.g. email, SharePoint, Currents newsletter)

+ Keep staff informed through different channels (visual emails, newsletters, flyers, SharePoint, etc.) of updates and plans

Perform other tasks, as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree

+ At least 3 years related experience

+ Content development experience

+ Demonstrated capacity to engage followers on social media

+ Project management experience

+ Facility in learning and using various online platforms for communications (e.g., social media, digital fundraising platforms, Wordpress, SharePoint)

+ Excellent writer and editor

+ Outstanding verbal communication skills

+ Graphic design experience and aptitude

+ Meticulous attention to detail

+ Eagerness to learn and willingness to jump in and do many types of assignments

+ Excellent time management and organizational skills

+ Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

+ Ability to work collegially with a wide range of people

+ Must have a passion for Graham's mission and pillars

+ Must be willing to travel throughout NYC as needed

Position Type

Full Time

Salary/Compensation

$70,000

**TO APPLY: Complete the online application and upload an updated resume as a WORD or PDF document.