Manager of Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Washington, DC
The Public Relations Manager develops promotional content for ATIS and writes, edits, produces, and distributes media placement in national and trade press publications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Must be knowledgeable of the communications industry and its related technologies; able to contextualize ATIS’ deliverables in terms of their impact on the larger ICT space
- Responsible for writing, editing, production, and distribution/media placement of press releases, articles and interviews related to ATIS in national and trade press publications; identifies press opportunities for the ATIS organization and its standards committees, arranges media interviews for the ATIS executive staff, ATIS Board and ATIS standards committee participants
- Selects articles and works with third-party vendors for placement and distribution of weekly industry news publication
- Responsible developing content, writing and editing of the quarterly member newsletter, The ATIS Update
- Develops promotional materials, including print and electronic formats, for member/prospect mailings, e-mail messages, brochures, ppts and advertisements for ATIS conferences, trade shows, and press events, etc.
- Authors materials - scripts and text - in support of ATIS’ webinars, events, Annual Meeting, etc.
- Drafts web copy and supports the continual updating of the content for the ATIS web site (www.atis.org)
- Drafts messages, statements and speeches for the ATIS president and CEO
- Actively works with other members of the marketing and public relations staff to complete projects and achieve goals
- Monitors print and electronic media outlets daily for articles of interest to ATIS, and for articles that mention ATIS
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Does not directly supervise staff, will coordinate work with Marketing Assstant
Qualifications and Skills Required :
- Strong writing skills
- Experience in the ICT industry
- Familiarity with national and trade press, particularly in the communications and business sectors.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to proactively manage multiple tasks in a timely manner; strong time management skills
- Ability to travel
Education and Experience Required :
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous experience in the ICT industry
- Eight or more years experience in the marketing and/or public relations field
- Communications background preferred.
- Previous media experience drafting and distributing press releases and pitching stories to the media.
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
- Ability to use routinely standard office equipment and lift up to twenty-five pounds
- Travel to ATIS conferences and other industry events
GENERAL:
Directly supports the ATIS Mission and specific ATIS goals and objectives. Adheres to all ATIS policies and contributes to the recognition and support of diversity in the workplace.
Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits include health, vision & dental insurance; 401k & pension; paid annual & sick leave & holidays and more.
If you feel you are qualified candidate for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements and to: jobs@atis.org.
ATIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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