Raleigh Public Relations Society

The Raleigh Public Relations Society (RPRS) aims to advance the art and science of public relations and to strengthen communication, understanding and cooperation among the diverse individuals, groups and institutions of the Society.

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JOB ALERT: Communications and Marketing Specialist

Thank you to RPRS friend Sheena Cooper of Durham Public Schools for sharing this opportunity with us! Are you interested in the role of Communications/Marketing Specialist? Keep reading for details and the link to apply.

Communications/Marketing Specialist

Brief Job Description

The Communications/Marketing Specialist manages internal and external communication and collateral that promotes schools and Durham Public Schools as a whole. The specialist works closely with the Chief Communications Officer, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, and Digital Communications Specialist to support media, communications, and events.

Responsibilities & Duties

  1. Assist in implementing communication strategies that include media outreach and content creation.
  2. Draft press releases, develop content for the DPS website, newsletters and other publications or materials.
  3. Provide messaging for district initiatives, and promotional activities or events for school communities.
  4. Work with internal staff to brainstorm content ideas and other storytelling opportunities.
  5. Provide assistance for special events as needed.
  6. Attend Board of Education meetings and other district-wide events as requested.
  7. Help foster positive relationships with media outlets.
  8. Assist with digital media creation as required.
  9. Support in-person and virtual community engagement events, processes and campaigns.
  10. Track and respond to public records requests.

Click below to learn more about this opportunity and apply online.

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JOB ALERT: Public Relations and Social Media Associate

Thank you to our friends and RPRS members at French | West | Vaughan for sharing this opportunity for an experienced Public Relations and Social Media Associate to join their team! FWV is obsessed with transformative outcomes. They empower emerg­ing brands to become cate­gory leaders and cate­gory leaders to become global icons. The Raleigh, NC-based firm finds the brilliance in their clients’ DNA and makes it shine. Smart, bold communications and strategic storytelling. Pitch perfect design. Industry-leading counsel and integrated solutions that change minds, win the day and put daylight between you and the competition. Their team becomes yours. Your vision becomes theirs. Together, they create the future.

Public Relations and Social Media Associate

The right candidate will oversee accounts and supporting team members; develop and manage strategic public relations and social media programs; pitch national, regional and local media outlets; serve as the day-to-day contact for agency clients. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, with preference shown to candidates with agency experience and creative and digital project management skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Take a leading role in developing and executing public relations and integrated marketing plans
  • Manage and mentor junior level team members
  • Communicate with clients on a daily basis and provide ongoing strategic counsel
  • Develop and manage schedules for multiple clients and deliverables including creative, social and digital projects
  • Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing communications
  • Create press releases, pitches, and other communication materials
  • Utilize and leverage online technologies, especially social media

Specific Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
  • 5-8 years of public relations or social media experience (agency experience is strongly preferred, but not required)
  • Strong writing skills
  • Proficiency with online medium including social media

Employment Type: Full-time

Link for More Information and How to Apply:

FWV-US.com/Careers

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JOB ALERT: Corporate Communications Specialist (Part-Time)

Bandwidth lives for innovation! Their technology powers brands like Google, Microsoft, GoDaddy, Arlo, Netgear, Zoom, Rover and more of the most exciting leaders in technology. Bandwidth’s intelligent voice, messaging, 9-1-1 access, and phone number services—all backed by Bandwidth’s own nationwide, all-IP voice network—allow them to power the way people communicate, connect, and do business.

Corporate Communications Specialist (Part-Time)

The Bandwidth Corporate Communications Specialist (Part-Time) is an opportunity for PR, Communications, or Journalism upperclass students or recent graduates to gain valuable experience and help take their career to the next level.

You’ll get hands-on learning and coaching and also benefit from building your network. This opportunity will require a commitment of at least 15-20 hours a week. Hours will be flexible based on availability but we ask that you work in our Raleigh office at least one day a week.

Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but not sure if you’re 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us crush the mission? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the BAND.

What You’ll Do:

  • Research, including finding great stories about our customers, our products, and our key markets
  • Writing, including news releases, customer case studies, and stories about our people and business
  • Outreach to media and influencers to generate visibility and thought leadership
  • Collaborating across Marketing, Sales, People Services, and other teams to gather and share critical information
  • Measuring our success and reporting the impact of our programs

What You Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or upper class students completing their degree (junior/senior year or graduate students). Majors include public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or related
  • Detail-oriented with strong writing skills
  • Interest in technology preferred
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace preferred

The Whole Person Promise:

We make a “Whole Person” promise to our team. You can have both meaningful work PLUS a full life at Bandwidth. We focus on accomplishing our mission as “whole people.” That means we take care of our people—in body, mind, and spirit.

  • Health: We pay 100% for benefits coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Disability. Generous paid time off (PTO) policy including paid parental leave, EAP and 401K match.
  • Fitness: 90-minute fitness lunch with a paid gym membership for workouts. On-site cardio gym, locker room/showers, classes, and sponsored sports and leagues. Nutritionist and personal trainer on-site.
  • Volunteer: We have a program dedicated to providing volunteer opportunities to employees, BandwidthCares.

Apply Online

More information and an online application are available at https://www.bandwidth.com/careers/openings/corporate-communications-specialist-part-time/.

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JOB ALERT: PR Senior Account Executive

Thanks to RPRS member Caroline Schmid for letting us know about the latest opening at McKeeman Communications! McKeeman is an integrated public relations and communications agency that places a high value on client service and creative problem-solving. Their team is energized with opportunities that allow them to help brands change perceptions and build relationships.

PR Sr. Account Executive

This is a public relations/marketing position with primary functions that include account leadership, aligning communications strategy with clients’ desired outcomes, strong writing abilities, community relations, social media management, and event marketing/coordination.

Requirements

  • Minimum of four years of experience, with two in an agency environment
  • Outgoing and driven to build relationships with clients, news media, businesses, and community groups
  • Proven track record of successful account or project management
  • Creativity and initiative in brainstorming new ideas, developing plans/campaigns, conducting research, and problem-solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Solid knowledge of effective social media management and execution including content development, posting, etc.

Essential responsibilities include:

  • Account leadership and strategy development
  • Client calendar management including a holistic approach to integrated marketing communications
  • Client relations, including daily communication, leading in-person and/or zoom meetings (bi-weekly touchpoints, annual planning, and reporting)
  • Managing account teams on small to mid-sized clients for the agency, including strong collaboration with agency leadership and colleagues
  • Local market research, such as news and event monitoring, community group and business contact list research, and media and influencer list development
  • Copywriting and collateral development, including press releases, media advisories, newsletters, social media posts
  • Media relations, including strategy, proactive outreach, and interview coordination/attendance, and coaching
  • Campaign development and management
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute media events, grassroots marketing, and cross-promotional opportunities
  • Business development support

Expectations of position:

A commitment to our team’s core values:

  • Freakishly-curious problem solving
  • Culture of appreciation
  • Promise and exceed expectations
  • Bias toward action
  • For the greater good
  • A high sense of urgency
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to excel in both individual and team environments, and inherent ability to thrive in a team-centered culture
  • Positive representation of McKeeman and its clients at all times

McKeeman offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, Simple IRA plan, paid sabbaticals, and work-from-home opportunities.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2671368079/!

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JOB ALERT: Communications & Marketing Manager

Communications & Marketing Manager – Dix Park Conservancy
Be a part of creating Dorothea Dix Park as a place for everyone – a transformative public space for community, wellness, celebration, and resilience that will enrich our quality of life in North Carolina. This park will transform individual lives and will be essential to ensuring a livable, sustainable, and attractive region for generations to come.

Position Description
This manager level position oversees the marketing and communication efforts of the Conservancy as the voice in support of Dorothea Dix Park. This person will manage and design consistent messaging across all brand channels bridging together leadership, marketing, development, and culture communications to create a unified organizational presence. This position will support leadership in using narrative to connect the past, present, and future to increase awareness and affinity and facilitate insight, meaning, and purpose. A successful candidate will have a great eye for design, a passion for story and narrative structure, a skillful understanding of data reporting and analytics, and a deeply personal approach to linking the personal and the professional.

Position Responsibilities
• Coordinate and execute external communications strategies across the organization
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee digital and print/traditional communications (website, social media, email campaigns, etc.)
• Design, produce, and print publications (materials, bulletins, brochures, etc.)
• Serve as brand steward managing design, typography, and overall visual identity in the online and offline spaces
• Prepare, manage, and build out communications assets including social media, media releases, and website, oral histories, case studies, community presentations, newsletters, etc.
• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media community members, influencers, and community leaders to achieve objectives and outcomes
• Collaborate with partners (including the City of Raleigh) and committees to coordinate communication strategies and social media campaigns
• Accomplishes organizational objectives by supervising staff, including organizing, assigning, and monitoring work processes
• Manage, design, and track digital marketing initiatives (including search engine optimization, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Facebook advertising)
• Track engagement across various platforms to inform data-driven decisions to improve content and grow awareness of Conservancy vision, purpose, and objectives
• Develop and manage communications budget to meet strategic and financial objectives
• Identifies communication needs and researches communication technologies and engagement tools
• Monitors and administers assigned service contracts, promotion budgets, and/or procurement processes for required materials
• Staff support for board committees where appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by President/CEO

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline
• 5-plus years of communications, marketing or public relations or related experience
• Experience managing digital content across various social media platforms
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Non-Profit experience preferred

Competencies
• Ability to work effectively with teams, manage responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, layout, and design skills
• Platform/program proficiencies: Microsoft Suite, Constant Contact, Adobe Suite, Google Suite, YouTube/Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Squarespace or similar Web Platforms
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with digital marketing, across media platforms

https://www.ncnonprofits.org/job-postings/communications-marketing-manager-0