Virtual, Inc. is the first association management company to combine advanced technology, industry best practices and innovation to give small and mid-sized associations world-class business operations.
We integrate best-of-breed web, membership, communications and collaboration solutions with efficient staff services to drive key business processes and operations, so that our clients can focus on the "big picture." We are seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to join our team!
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an innovative and diligent marketing professional to create, manage and produce communication vehicles and public relations support. The successful candidate will effectively translate strategic messaging into the appropriate mix of compelling communications strategies, tactics, initiatives and programs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Promote and maintain consistency of the client brand across all contact points and published materials
- Research and write marketing copy, web content, e-promotions, press releases, presentations, scripts, Fact Sheets, FAQs and backgrounders; coordinate distribution and approval
- Work with designers to develop outstanding collateral, slide presentations, eMarketing promotions, newsletters and other business building tools
- Manage collateral life cycle with third-party vendors
- Market global conferences and tradeshows for client to drive attendance
- Develop and execute marketing promotions to increase membership
- Support PR Director in executing global media relations programs for clients and company
- Work effectively with association’s worldwide marketing committee and working groups; help to drive consensus on content of marketing materials
- Develop talking points and briefing documents for press appointments
- Oversee and execute media and analyst outreach, including social media
- Organize and secure media attendance at client press conferences
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field; Master’s degree a plus
- 5+ years of experience in high-tech public relations and communications; agency experience preferred
- Outstanding communication ability; marketing and PR writing samples required
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience using social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for public relations and marketing outreach
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines
- Hands-on experience with media relations required; global and broadcast media background a plus
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, rapidly growing and changing environment
- Experience writing for non-native English speakers and a global audience
- Proven vendor management experience with strong negotiation skills
- High level of organization, computer skills and the ability to learn and apply technologies in day-to-day work
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required; HTML knowledge a plus
Since this opportunity works and collaborates with clients on a global stage, you must be able to work flexible hours. THIS IS NOT A 9-5 JOB!
Benefits:
Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary, annual performance based bonus and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we provide you the opportunity to work from home! We also work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
To Apply:
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