The Director of Communications crafts strategies, builds relationships, and executes a comprehensive communication plan to significantly increase concern and awareness on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association. S/he will work in all aspects of media relations, including promoting consumer-friendly disease-awareness campaigns and press events; proactively inserting the cause into trending stories and creating new opportunities; and showcasing scientific advances in the field as well as Alzheimer's Association programs and special events. S/he will be responsible for overseeing communication initiatives through multiple platforms. This position serves on the executive management team of the chapter. S/he will be a lead community representative for the organization through networking and engagement.
- Lead and execute strategies to educate our target audiences about Alzheimer's disease and engage them in activities of the Alzheimer's Association.
- Serve on the executive management team of the chapter providing leadership and strategic thinking for the chapter as a whole in collaboration with Development, Program and operations.
- Provide strategic counsel, develop and execute creative media programs, and work cross functionally across communications disciplines. This includes managing the Chapter website and social media presence.
- Leadership experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners, clients, and the media.
- Engage the community as a lead representative for the chapter through key networking opportunities
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Interface with Ohio public policy leads to help state meet necessary public policy goals.
- Working knowledge and experience extending initiatives across traditional, online and social media platforms.
- Assess, understand, synthesize, and communicate complicated information for internal partners and the media.
- Tap into previous crisis and issues management experience to ensure favorable and fair representation of the Association in the media.
- Lead and manage multiple projects in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop Science Night and other science related events to provide the community context for engagement in our mission
- Strategically determine best use of resources, tools and tactics to achieve goals, along with superior research, writing and editorial skills.
- Conduct media training and development of spokespeople, including staff, volunteers, and other individuals impacted by the disease.
- Manage resources and budgets effectively, including external vendors and advertising contracts.
- 5 - 7 years related professional experience, at least two of which are at a leadership level
- Ability to keep a flexible schedule that may include "non-traditional" hours
- Strong individual and team player
- Superior writing skills and knowledge of AP Style
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Experience managing outside vendors and contractors
- Works and leads well in a team environment
- Excellent presentation skills
- Some agency setting-related experience and/or training preferred
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain successful teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at once
- State of Ohio driver's license, proof of insurance and access to dependable automobile
- Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth opportunities
- Ability to coach and develop staff and volunteers
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and electronically to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to analyze information and make timely, appropriate decisions
- High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative