REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing & Communications
SALARY RANGE: $62,694 - $73,000 (depending on experience)
SUMMARY:
The Communications Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the Director of Marketing and Communications with the overall functioning of the department and integrated communications efforts. This role is responsible for supporting the company’s external and internal communications and engagement strategies across all platforms, leads projects, and serves as a traffic manager for media and communications internal and external projects. This role is also responsible for setting strategic direction, messaging, and execution for the National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE) social media platforms by working with the Communications Zone. This role will perform other job-related duties as assigned by the manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mentors and supports student leadership in fulfilling the organizational mission and goals.
Works closely with NSBE's student leadership and staff to oversee the development and implementation of support materials and services for the Communications Zone in the areas of marketing, communications, public relations, and social media.
Drafts and executes annual marketing and communications programs and campaigns tied to strategic goals and metrics that keep the organization in the forefront of national conversations about STEM.
Contributes to an overall campaign environment for the Marketing and Communications Team through strategic advice and input. Executes strategic, comprehensive, and proactive communications, public relations, and social media campaigns.
Creates resource materials to assist national and regional officers in the areas of marketing, communications, and branding of their activities.
Creates research material to support the CEO (Chapter Executive Officer), National Chair, and Director of Marketing and Communications’ interactions with the media.
Writes and sends out press releases to media and manages media databases.
Responsible for media monitoring, content creation, speaking engagements, talking points, press events and other public relations opportunities.
Keeps the Marketing and Communications department up-to-date on STEM reporters, trends in STEM education and opportunities for NSBE.
Monitors the appearance of NSBE on all media platforms including print, TV, radio, and social media. Coordinates the creation of branded NSBE material.
Helps the team craft strategic presentations for the education of the Society in marketing and communications.
Manages and leverages all social media accounts.
Creates multiple reports for the Marketing and Communications Team, including integrated marketing and communications reports, the WHQ (World Headquarters) Quarterly report, Annual report, and others.
Lead liaison between Marketing and Communications Team, WHQ staff, Boards, and external vendors.
Contributes to new marketing and communication strategies that will elevate the presence of NSBE and increase the overall revenue stream from an advertising
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may manage the interns for the Marketing and Communications Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be fully vaccinated and will need to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination card on the first day of work.
Bachelor's Degree (BA) or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field from an accredited university.
Must have four to six years of related experience in the design and execution of communications, public relations, and social media campaigns and activities.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Must have strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations, and negotiating with media.
Experience with overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management Software.
COMPETENCIES:
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
BENEFITS (for FT positions only):
Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits, including the option to work remotely, vacation and personal time off, 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits, eleven paid holidays, a 401(k) plan that matches up to 4%, and much more.
TRAVEL
Travel is required to National Convention. Occasional travel to other conferences, chapters, and other industry-related events may be required and assigned by management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student governed organizations in the world. We have birthed hundreds of businesses, trained thousands of corporate leaders, graduated tens of thousands of engineers, and engaged hundreds of thousands of K-12 students in STEM education over our 47-year history, both nationally and abroad. In short, NSBE members, chapters, and supporters are dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
