National Communication Job Postings
Week of 03/12/12

Courtesy of Ned Lundquist’s “Job of the Week” weekly posts. For more information on Ned and his job postings, visit http://www.nedsjotw.com/category/main-page/.

1.) Online Marketing Specialist, 1800Hotels.com, Travel Leaders Group, Alexandria, VA
2.) Media Relations Manager, Macy’s Inc., Miami, Florida
3.) Behavior Change Communication Officer, Medical Care Development International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
4.) Communication & Consultation Correspondence Manager – Band 2B, Post Office Ltd., Wealdstone, UK
5.) Web Editor, P-3, UNICEF, Florence, Italy
6.) Director of Marketing, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL
7.) Director, Marketing and Communications, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Arlington, VA
8.) Advocacy & Outreach Officer, Child Health, PATH, Washington, DC
9.) National eHealth Collaborative Communications Assistant, National eHealth Collaborative, Washington, DC
10.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist, Grantee TA Provider, FHI 360, Maputo, Mozambique
11.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO
12.) PR/Communications Specialist, U.S. Global Investors, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
13.) LEGO Club Senior Writer, LEGO Group, Enfield, CT
14.) Outreach Analyst, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Arlington, Va
15.) Communications Manager, Arcus Foundation, New York, NY
16.) Director, Media Relations, The Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), Alexandria, VA
17.) Director / Manager Corporate Communications, SolomonSwann International, Houston, TX
18.) Corporate Communications Project Specialist, Ally Financial, New York, NY
19.) Vice President, Communications, Consumer Specialty Products Association, Washington D.C.
20.) SENIOR DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Cruise Lines International Association, Arlington, VA
21.) MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Cruise Lines International Association, Arlington, VA
22.) Director of Public Relations & Communications, Office of County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee, WI
23.) Communications Manager, Google Ventures, Google, Mountain View, CA
24.) Interim Head of Customer Acquisition and Demand Generation, WellnessFX, San Francisco, CA
25.) PR Account Executive & Sr. Account Executive, Vantage Communications, San Francisco
26.) Dir, Communications, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA
27.) Junior Enrollment Communications Specialist, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
28.) Director of Media Relations, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
29.) Account Executive – Public Relations, Tierney, Philadelphia, PA
30.) Vice President, Communications & Marketing, American Institute of Architects, Washington D.C.
31.) PR Director, ASICS America, Irvine, CA
32.) Corporate Communications Manager, Boingo Wireless, Los Angeles, CA
33.) Senior Writer, GCU News Bureau, Office of Communications and Public Affairs, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
34.) Corporate Communications Manager, First Generation, Allentown, PA
35.) Senior Manager, Science Writing, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, Va
36.) Aerodynamicist, Marussia Formula 1, Banbury, UK

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FULL DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT

1.) Online Marketing Specialist, 1800Hotels.com, Travel Leaders Group,

Alexandria, VA

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Job Summary:

1800Hotels.com is a recently acquired property of Travel Leaders Group.

Travel Leaders Group is a privately held entity consisting of more than

a dozen brands that generate travel sales in excess of $16 billion and

employs a staff of 500 employees dedicated to provide profit enhancing

services to more than 6,000 company-owned, franchised and affiliated

travel agencies in North America.

We are seeking an Online Marketing Specialist to support the Director of

Marketing, other internal staff and the company’s Interactive Marketing

Agency of Record to help grow 1800Hotels.com into a multi-million dollar

enterprise at the cutting edge of travel ecommerce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement specific strategies and postings for all social

media outlets including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Groupon,

Four Square, Yelp, YouTube and more

• Take initiative to help formulate strategies/plans around future

online marketing programs and opportunities

• Understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities to

grow and gain market share

• Take ownership of assigned marketing initiatives and drive to

successful completion

• Proactively evaluate, recommend and implement opportunities to improve

internal tools and processes

• Assist with analyzing and track data to maximize the performance of

each campaign to achieve revenue, profit and growth goals

• Track jobs and drive project management efforts (update project plans,

meeting minutes, status reports, and project documentation)

• Coordinate with a wide range of people, including internal teams and

outside marketing agency in order to facilitate online marketing

initiatives

• Work with finance on monthly budget tracking and reconciliation

• Deliver scheduled and ad hoc reporting of results to all business

levels to communicate performance of interactive programs and

initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

Job Specific Experience/Knowledge

• Web savvy individual with broad knowledge of the Internet, search

engines, and e-commerce site functionality

• 1-2 years hands on experience in e-commerce /Internet marketing either

in a professional position or internship.

• 4-year BA/BS degree, preferably with exposure to marketing or web

related coursework

• Understanding of the online advertising industry, ad-serving

technologies, industry trends, pricing models, campaign metrics and

optimization strategies

• Knowledgeable with data and leverage analytics tools and resources

(Google Analytics) to understand and optimize the performance of

marketing campaigns

• Passion for E-commerce

• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML and CSS a plus

General Work Skills

• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic

business environment

• Highly analytical and meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent problem solver who can work independently

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Contact: humanresources@vacation-corp.com.

2.) Media Relations Manager, Macy’s Inc., Miami, Florida

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/9573532

3.) Behavior Change Communication Officer, Medical Care Development

International, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

http://www.comminit.com/job_vacancies/content/behavior-change-communication-officer-medical-care-development-international-malabo

4.) Communication & Consultation Correspondence Manager – Band 2B, Post

Office Ltd., Wealdstone, UK

To lead a team of between 9 and 13 people to ensure effective management

of all stakeholder and customer correspondence for the Network

Transformation project. To ensure Post Office Limited are fully

compliant with all stakeholder and regulatory procedures and controls

ensuring that the required standards are delivered to meet all

requirements in respect of the Code of Practice.

The Communication & Consultation Correspondence Manager will lead their

team through change, deploying the agreed code of practice, managing

external supplier relationships as required and to develop and maintain

appropriate management information systems.

With a ‘can’do’ attitude you will motivate your team and create an

environment of best practice and customer care.

Requirements

• To act as signatory for correspondence as required by the line

manager.

• Developing and deploy processes to ensure relevant information

is gathered and that full and accurate responses are drafted.

• Develop and maintain appropriate management information

systems to enable summaries to be produced

• Ensuring that Business standards are met, e.g. Timescales,

level of response etc.

• Building relationships across the business to support the team

goals.

• To lead their team through change with a positive, ‘can-do’

approach

• To act as a role model for the team and engage their team

members, so they feel that Network Services and Transformation is a

Great Place to Work

• To motivate their team and create an environment where they

want to meet, and exceed, customer expectations

• Provide effective leadership to ensure all above

accountabilities are delivered, consistent with the business values.

• To lead their team and to ensure they are informed and

involved in all aspects of the delivery of the agreed service

specification and ensure that all elements of POL performance management

are in place inc. timely and quality 121’s, training etc

Where will you work?

This role will be office based in Wealdstone.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package which includes an

opportunity to join our pension plan, 10% on target bonus potential with

additional stretch bonus potential and a generous holiday entitlement

starting from 25 days per annum.

Salary range from £23,000 to £27,000 per annum

We recognise the hard work and dedication of our colleagues by offering

a wide range of benefits which includes:

subsidised private healthcare cover

opportunity to purchase extra holiday

the option to purchase child care vouchers

colleague offers on Post Office products such as home phone/broadband,

insurance and credit cards

season ticket loan scheme

Closing date: 26th February 2012

Hours: 41 per week

This will be for a 3 year fixed term contract.

For further information on Post Office careers, please click here to

access the Post Office career section website.The Individual Technical

Skills/Expertise

• Experienced manager, with a track record of delivering

results and improving performance within teams

• Good skills in general management as well as analytical and

decision-making skills

• A number of years experience in a customer facing environment.

• Organised, able to prioritise work under pressure and tight

timescales. Strong time management skills to maximise personal resource.

• A working knowledge of POL’s Tone of Voice programme or

similar Plain English knowledge

• Forward thinking and creative in approach to work with the

ability to cultivate these skills in others.

• Strong computer literacy skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate

with all levels of management.

• Good presentation skills and experience of producing written

communications

• Support the Manager to champion a customer-centric approach

allied with the business need to reduce costs

• Motivated and enthusiastic to introduce change and achieve

success. Support the Manager to role model to team to cascade vision and

values of the business.

Leadership Behaviours

• Self-motivated, organised and able to work within tight

timescales.

• Good decision making skills and an effective relationship

builder both within own team and with others.

• Able to role model cascade vision and values for the business.

• The ability to champion a customer-centric approach allied

with the business need to reduce cost

http://rmg.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_postoffice08.asp?s=FQzByEJgTrIUzWwIro&jobid=94744,8657472323

5.) Web Editor, P-3, UNICEF, Florence, Italy

http://www.comminit.com/job_vacancies/content/web-editor-p-3-unicef-florence-italy

6.) Director of Marketing, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?job=9573008

*** From Jason D. King, ABC :

Ned,

This is my former employer. Please share with your group!

Jason D. King, ABC

Director, Communications & Media Relations

CTAM

7.) Director, Marketing and Communications, American Association of

Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Arlington, VA

http://www.aamva.org/aamva/DocumentDisplay.aspx?id={77409B42-ED35-41A3-ACA6-390EDC0B9326}

http://www.aamva.org/KnowledgeCenter/Tools/CareerCenter/AAMVAEmployment.htm

8.) Advocacy & Outreach Officer, Child Health, PATH, Washington, DC

http://www.comminit.com/job_vacancies/content/advocacy-outreach-officer-child-health-path-washington-dc-united-states

*** From Meryt McGindley:

Hi Ned – Wanted to share this job announcement with you. Hope you’ll

get it out to your great list. Please let me know if you need any

additional information.

Thanks! – Meryt McGindley, Communications Director, National eHealth

Collaborative

9.) National eHealth Collaborative Communications Assistant, National

eHealth Collaborative, Washington, DC

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Communications Assistant

will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of

National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC)’s communication, education, and

stakeholder engagement strategies. The Communications Assistant will

have primary responsibility for managing an extensive stakeholder

database and implementing all stakeholder outreach campaigns, and will

be responsible for identifying participants, analyzing participation

trends and contributing creative strategies to increase stakeholder

engagement. The Communications Assistant will play a role in expanding

NeHC’s online presence, including production and placement of innovative

multimedia collateral; management of website content, including creation

of some new content; and serving as community manager for NeHC’s

Collaborate online community. The Communications Assistant will work

with the Communications Manager to monitor and respond to media and

blogs, and may be responsible for some media pitching. The

Communications Assistant will also support the Senior Program Manager in

planning and production of the NeHC University professional education

program, including handling all class logistics and reporting.

Additionally, the Communications Assistant may provide some logistical

and administrative support for the work of the Nationwide Health

Information Network Exchange.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, will

be a team player, will have a strong commitment to NeHC’s

public-oriented mission and goals, and will be highly comfortable in a

fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Maintain an updated database of information regarding stakeholder

contacts, interests, affiliations and interactions

• Track and analyze stakeholder participation trends in order to ensure

balanced representation across the stakeholder population

• Implement strategies to increase NeHC’s interaction with stakeholders

and the participation of stakeholders in NeHC activities

• Coordinate with NeHC program staff to implement various NeHC

initiatives, including production of NeHC University classes

• Produce some web content and written materials for program marketing

and communication efforts (events, newsletters, surveys, etc.)

• Regularly monitor and report on print and electronic media to identify

emerging or critical issues relevant to NeHC’s strategic priorities;

pitch media as directed

• Monitor and contribute to NeHC’s social media identity in order to

increase NeHC’s brand and mission recognition and stakeholder

participation

• Maintain and update content on NeHC website daily; monitor activities

of online community and various online registries

• Produce innovative multimedia collateral, including videos, podcasts,

and other online content

• Support the logistical and administrative needs of the Nationwide

Health Information Network Exchange

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, public relations,

journalism, English, or equivalent.

• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills required.

• Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and

design, and the ability to multi-task.

• Comfortable with new media technologies and the social media

environment.

• Experience working with website design and database software strongly

preferred.

• Highly collaborative style; must enjoy working within a team

structure.

• Strong appreciation for values of public-private partnership mission a

must; enthusiasm for start-up environment preferred but not required.

• Some nonprofit, advocacy, or political work experience desired;

interest in health IT and healthcare reform a plus.

Location: Washington, DC

Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter and 1-2 page

writing sample to mmcgindley@nationalehealth.org.

10.) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist,

Grantee TA Provider, FHI 360, Maputo, Mozambique

http://www.comminit.com/job_vacancies/content/social-and-behavior-change-communication-sbcc-specialist-grantee-ta-provider-fhi-360-moz

11.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Kansas City Life Insurance

Company, Kansas City, MO

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV0A&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8A3Q6608H5GWS30PKN

12.) PR/Communications Specialist, U.S. Global Investors, Inc., San

Antonio, Texas

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/9558679

13.) LEGO Club Senior Writer, LEGO Group, Enfield, CT

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2549077

14.) Outreach Analyst, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Arlington,

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=106833192

15.) Communications Manager, Arcus Foundation, New York, NY

http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?job=9586124&site_id=1691

*** From Shira Harrington:

16.) Director, Media Relations, The Community Financial Services

Association of America (CFSA), Alexandria, VA

The Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), a high

profile national trade association serving a niche segment of the

lending community, is seeking an energetic, press savvy communications

professional to spearhead a proactive, substantive and political media

relations campaign. Showcasing the best practices of an industry that is

providing an indispensable service for many Americans who rely on

periodic short-term credit options, the next director will serve as an

on-the-record and on-camera spokesperson to positively respond to

misinformation in the public sphere. Position reports to Chief Policy

Officer.

CFSA is an organization dedicated to advancing financial empowerment for

consumers through small dollar, short-term loans. Now in its 12th year,

CFSA was established to promote laws and regulations that protect

consumers, while preserving their access to credit options, and to

support and encourage responsible payday advance industry practices.

Abiding by a strict code of ethics for its members (details of which can

be found on the Best Practices section of its website), CFSA is

dedicated to transparency and accountability in their members’

practices.

THE ROLE

• Serve as official media spokesperson both on-the-record and on-camera

• Produce and execute a proactive communications plan targeting

political media outlets and related stakeholders

• Develop and coordinate messages among key state and federal government

affairs teams and produce collateral materials

• Supervise two employees and manage an external public relations firm

• Liaise with CEOs and communications professionals from association’s

member companies

• Traffic in sensitive and confidential information

• Respond rapidly in urgent and changing dynamic

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

• Minimum 4 years experience on Capitol Hill, a federal agency or 2

campaign cycles as press secretary. Experienced in proactively gaining

visibility and/or responding to heavy media inquiries for an

underexposed / controversial issue or public figure

• Strategic thinker, able to design and execute an aggressive public

affairs campaign

• Possess familiarity and contacts with Washington, DC and national

media

• Must have creative and tenacious work style, passionate about

achieving success and willing to put in extra hours to do so

• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills

• Experience with Web 2.0 tools and basic HTML skills

• Experience in the current new media modalities

COMPENSATION: $90,000 + benefits

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION: email resume and cover letter demonstrating

experience spearheading a proactive media relations campaign and/or

responding to heavy media inquiries to: Shira Harrington, President,

Purposeful Hire at shira@purposefulhire.com. This is a retained search.

17.) Director / Manager Corporate Communications, SolomonSwann

International, Houston, TX

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV0K&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8B49D6QBW7F3GXW7QW

18.) Corporate Communications Project Specialist, Ally Financial, New

York, NY

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=JRKV0D&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3H1D471JPQFGZSSTSY

19.) Vice President, Communications, Consumer Specialty Products

Association, Washington D.C.

http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2537614

*** From Clare Thomas Maher:

20.) SENIOR DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Cruise Lines International

Association, Arlington, VA

Overview:

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest

trade association representing the $75 billion cruise industry, seeks a

strategic, high-energy and experienced individual to serve as the new

Senior Director of Public Affairs. This individual will play a key role

in helping to enhance the profile and reputation of the global cruise

industry at a time of high industry growth, increasing regulatory

complexity and rapid change. The position will report directly to the

Senior Vice President of Public

Affairs, and will be based in the Washington, DC area. For the right

person, this is a rare opportunity to play a central role in building a

public affairs function from the ground up; shape global industry

strategy at a critical juncture; and mix the fast pace of crisis

communications with long-term strategic initiatives that will provide

value to a dynamic and fast-growing global industry. A competitive

compensation package will be offered based on the candidate’s skills and

prior experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This individual will play a leadership role in creating and driving the

full spectrum of public affairs capabilities, including:

• Media relations: Develop and execute media strategies, messages and

positioning; write press releases and other materials for use with

traditional and new media; handle media inquiries and serve as a

spokesperson.

• Stakeholder engagement: Develop outreach and engagement strategies for

key constituencies including maritime organizations, adjacent

industries, local communities and activist groups.

• Issues management: Develop long-term strategies to anticipate and

manage a complex array of reputational issues such as environment and

sustainability, safety and security, health, labor relations and much

more.

• Crisis Communications: Manage media and stakeholder strategies to deal

with unexpected news events impacting the industry.

• Government affairs and policy communications: Work closely with

industry members and outside counsel to achieve legislative and

regulatory goals at the local, national and global levels.

• Member communications: Oversee a variety of communications to member

CEOs, committee members and key executives.

Experience:

• 10-15 years of strategic communications and public affairs experience.

• Excellence in communicating ideas verbally and in writing.

• A proven ability to think and lead strategically, while operating at

the intersection of strategy and tactics.

• Proven success creating and leading multifaceted issue campaigns.

• Proven success managing and developing teams.

• Experience in a customer-focused capacity; ability to navigate complex

organizations and interests and achieve consensus.

• Familiarity with best practices and processes regarding issues

management, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership and association

management.

• Familiarity with the policymaking process at the national and

international levels; Washington/Capitol Hill experience a plus.

• Media relations and on-the-record experience; crisis communication a

plus.

• Maritime, cruise industry or other association experience a plus.

• B.A. or B.S. required, advanced education and journalism experience a

plus.

Attributes:

• A high-energy, independent self-starter with highly developed problem

solving skills; agency or campaign experience desirable.

• Builds relationships based on trust and results.

• Prioritizes and organizes to achieve the highest value outcomes.

• Enjoys and excels at analyzing issues and problems to achieve

solutions.

• Creates structure and progress in ambiguous and sometimes

contradictory situations.

• Possesses the ability to step up and assume greater leadership

responsibility; credible at all levels of management.

• Can attract, manage and develop great communications talent.

• Has excellent communications skills and instincts.

• Understands strategy while possessing a bias for action and

entrepreneurism.

• Constantly on the lookout for opportunities to drive excellence on

behalf of the function and the organization.

About CLIA

Cruise Lines International Association is the world’s largest cruise

association dedicated to the promotion and growth of the cruise

industry. CLIA is composed of 26 of the major cruise lines serving North

America and operates pursuant to an agreement filed with the Federal

Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act of 1984 and serves as a

non-governmental consultative organization to the International Maritime

Organization, an agency of the United Nations. CLIA was formed in 1975

to promote the special benefits of cruising and in 2006 merged with the

International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL), a sister entity created in

1990 dedicated to participating in the regulatory and policy development

process of the cruise industry. CLIA exists to promote all measures that

foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment, educate,

train its travel agent members, and promote and explain the value,

desirability and affordability of the cruise vacation experience. In

2010, CLIA member lines carried over 15 million passengers, and forecast

a passenger total of 16 million in 2011, another record. At the same

time the industry continues to commit to the future, with 12 new ships

in 2010, and

another 14 new ships in 2011, for a total investment of more than $10

billion.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and/or biography to

cliasearch@highlanterngroup.com.

21.) MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Cruise Lines International Association,

Arlington, VA

Overview:

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest

trade association representing the $75 billion cruise industry, seeks an

experienced individual to serve as the Manager of Public Affairs. This

individual will play a key role in helping to enhance the profile and

reputation of the global cruise industry at a time of high industry

growth, increasing regulatory complexity and rapid change. The position

will report directly to the Senior Director of Public Affairs, and will

be based in the Washington, DC area. For the right person, this is a

rare opportunity to play a central role in building a public affairs

function from the ground up; shape global industry strategy at a

critical juncture; and mix the fast pace of crisis communications with

long-term strategic initiatives that will provide value to a dynamic and

fast-growing global industry.

A competitive compensation package will be offered based on the

candidate’s skills and prior experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This individual will be part of a dynamic team charged with creating and

driving the full spectrum of public affairs capabilities, including:

• Stakeholder engagement: Develop outreach and engagement strategies for

key constituencies including maritime organizations, adjacent

industries, local communities and activist groups.

• Member communications: Develop a variety of communications to member

CEOs, committee members and key executives.

• Issues management: Assist on managing issues such as environment and

sustainability, safety and security, health, labor relations and much

more.

• Presentations and writing: Assist the senior staff in creating

presentations, speeches and other written communications.

• Government affairs and policy communications: Support government

relations staff and outside counsel to achieve legislative and

regulatory goals at the local, national and global levels.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience; D.C./Capitol Hill or agency

experience a plus.

• Excellence in communicating ideas – particularly in writing.

• Experience in creating communication plans and executing against those

plans.

• Familiarity with multiple communication platforms, such as social

media and multimedia, and a proven ability to use those tools to drive

communication objectives.

• Maritime, cruise industry or other association experience a plus.

• B.A. or B.S. required.

Attributes:

• Strong writing skills.

• Highly organized and highly responsive.

• Independent thinker and self-starter.

• Possesses a customer-service orientation.

• Demonstrates a bias for action and entrepreneurism.