Expands the American Cancer Society’s reach, relevance and impact with external audiences as a member of the public relations team within ACS’ Corporate Communications department. Plans, develops and implements communications to advance the mission and public health priorities of the organization.
Areas of Responsibility:
Communication Strategy, Planning and Development
- Serves as a health communication expert responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating communication strategies and plans for ACS public health/mission priorities, with an emphasis on expanding reach, relevance and impact with external audiences.
- Develops and disseminates clearly written, well-designed health communication messages, tools and materials for a variety of external audiences using a variety of formats (i.e. Digital, print, electronic, social media, media and audiovisual formats).
- Ensures that health communication activities are based on communication and marketing theory, principles, methods, and practices.
- Collaborates with internal communication and marketing teams (i.e., media relations, organizational communications, multimedia, reputation management, etc.) to develop and execute integrated communication plans and deliver high-impact communications through a variety of channels.
- Identifies, engages and cultivates relationships with key external stakeholders, partners and influencers to help advance communication objectives and expand reach, relevance and impact with external audiences.
Project and Account Management
- Leads nation-wide, large scale communications projects and initiatives for ACS’ mission and public health related portfolio.
- Serves as account manager for internal business units. Establishes and manages relationship and serves as liaison to business until on behalf of Corporate Communications.
- Collaborates with business units to develop scopes of work, deliverables and timelines to meet business unit’s objectives.
- Provides communication support, consultation and technical advice to business units on communication principles, approaches and methods.
- Provides exceptional client service, delivering work on time and within agreed upon cost.
- Engages and oversees outside counsel, including agency support, freelancers and other outsourcing resources as appropriate.
Additional Responsibilities
- Represents Corporate Communications on inter-disciplinary projects and cross-functional work groups.
- Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the competitive environment, industry trends and developments within relevant partner industries.
- Trains key volunteer communications influencers and champions, and American Cancer Society collaborators on our promotional initiatives and products.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in communication-related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- 7+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in developing and implementing communication programs and materials. Prior experience working in public health is a plus.
Demonstrates Corporate Communication Competencies:
- Manages complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Strategic mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
- Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Instills trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Situational adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Other Skills:
- Ability to think strategically, manage complexity and work in an extremely high-paced environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high quality deliverables is a must.
- Highly developed customer service, writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to assess and assimilate complex organizational, political, and health issues into clear compelling messaging and materials.
- Ability to deliver strategies and tactics on time and on budget as reflected by measurable internal client satisfaction.
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter. High initiative and follow-through.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort required.
- Some travel may be required on as-needed basis.
Compensation/Benefits:
We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 29 2018
Active Until:
Jul 29 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit