Communications Coordinator

Education Through Music-Los Angeles-•Burbank, CA

103d•$20 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator will be a full-time, non-exempt employee. The Communications Coordinator will directly report to and will work closely with the Executive Director and will work closely with the Development & PR Manager as part of the Development and Communications team at Education Through Music-Los Angeles. The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Development Department to help produce marketing collateral, oversee media relations, develop external partnerships to further the mission of ETM-LA, and maintain consistent branding. The Coordinator must be creative and have excellent writing/verbal skills. This position takes the lead in some video projects, and supports the marketing efforts with editing and high-level writing projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, Literature, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Marketing or related field.
2 years of experience required; up to 2 years of the required education may be substituted for additional years of experience.
Specialized knowledge or experience in social media, business style writing, proofreading, interviewing, event planning, analytics, interfacing and engaging with audience/donors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Superior organizational skills.
Ability to conduct research online, to meet deadlines, to write and edit in response to guidelines and feedback, as well as to write and edit independently.
Expertise in database management and using office software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite; ability to learn new software such as WordPress publishing.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small to mid-sized organization as part of a collaborative environment.
A consummate team player.
An initiative-taker.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit experience is desired.
Experience with Salesforce database preferred.
Advanced Excel techniques, public speaking, technical writing.

Responsibilities

Create content supporting multiple channels like print and digital collateral (newsletters, brochures, annual report, “Welcome” emails), videos, and website to increase ETM-LA’s visibility and build greater brand awareness with Executive Director/Dev. Manager.
Develop and implement consistent messaging that clearly and consistently articulates ETM-LA’s brand promise that resonates with all diverse target audiences.
Gather and maintain analytics and ads for website and make changes to website and marketing based on the statistics; build audience awareness on all online platforms.
Help send out major ETM-LA announcements and news to local and national print, online and television media.
Provide support for fundraising events including: preparing ETM-LA’s event table, building relevant materials to cater to the specific event/branding, assisting with materials for silent auctions and raffles, posting on social media, and assisting with event correspondence.
Assist with the management of the collection of photos/videos; assist with collecting quotes and stories from the field, and sharing outcomes.
Provide support of gathering and building program information (periodic updates for publications, information, evaluation, etc.).
Assist with the development of news releases for major ETM-LA announcements and events.
Help write and pitch story ideas to key target media.
Support general duties for the Executive Director.
Manage and schedule the Executive Director’s calendar.
Performance other duties as assigned