Marketing Communications Director
American Heart Association - Hollywood, FL
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Marketing Communications Director - Hollywood, FloridaOverviewSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.The American Heart Association has an opening for a Communications & Marketing Director in the Miami-Dade/Broward Market! This position will focus on developing and implementing communications and marketing plans that promote the American Heart Association's strategic priorities, events, and cause initiatives within the Greater Miami/Broward markets.ResponsibilitiesBilingual, Spanish-speaking is a must; Spanish-writing preferred but not required.Travels as required within the assigned territory markets; 20% travel as needed to Miami/Broward Market.Develops and implements local strategic communications plans that promote the American Heart Association's nationally driven priorities, local events, community impact, Science news, and cause initiatives.Writes, distributes, and pitches news releases and other supporting media materials to local traditional and non-traditional media.Secures media sponsorships for local events and priority initiatives, as appropriate.Implements awareness campaigns around heart and stroke-related topics and works collaboratively with other key market staff to develop an integrated approach to such campaigns.Works with staff to ensure that national branding guidelines are followed.Develops and implements communications plans for sponsor-funded activations.Coordinates and implements communications plans in conjunction with strategic alliances.Identifies, secures, and media trains local spokespersons.Provides marketing and communications support for development and fundraising events and activations, as appropriate.Identifies human interest stories for media coverage, social media posts, internal and external communications channels, and event integration.Tracks all media coverage via a media tracking system and manages a spokesperson database. Works with video production companies to produce videos for events, social media, and other marketing communications resources.Works with photographers to produce photography for events, social media, and other marketing and communications resources.Other Job Duties:Develops and implements media events, as appropriate.Works to place Public Service Announcements (PSA) locally.Works with Southeast Region's VP of Communications and Marketing to manage local crises or sensitive issues.Works in collaboration with media advocacy staff to develop appropriate media advocacy strategies and implements strategies, as appropriate.Works with executive director and team to manage local paid advertising projects.Manages and implements other projects as identified by the executive director.In this role, you will report to the Executive Director.QualificationsBilingual, Spanish-speaking is required; Spanish-writing preferred but not required.Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field, or some college plus experience.Minimum of two years of work experience in communications, social media, public relations, and journalism or any equivalent combination of training and work experience.Experience applying the principles and practices of communications and marketing to the non-profit environment.Experience working as a team member with multiple internal and external constituencies at varying levels: staff, media, external corporations, and volunteers.Experience with crisis communications and sensitive issues.Experience implementing communications campaigns, pitching to media, planning media events, and writing news releases.Exceptional oral and written communications skills, including experience with speech writing, news writing for broadcast and print, and general business writing.Working knowledge of news media operations, newsgathering, and technology.Must have at least intermediate knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office for word processing, email, PowerPoints, and spreadsheets.Travels as required within the assigned territory markets; 20% travel as needed within the market and other locations as appropriate.Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.Benefits - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year.Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture, and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesPosted Date 2 days ago (9/25/2024 8:08 AM)#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16