Communications Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Superlative interpersonal skills: High degree of patience and tact, and must be able to cultivate respectful and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, both internally and externally.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented and confident, with superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and coordinate organized project plans.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Familiarity with Cision, Google Suite and project management programs.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined at SAG- AFTRA’s sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Introductory marketing communications experience in an agency, nonprofit or corporate setting.
• Excellent written communications.
• Must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Business, labor, and/or entertainment industry media relations and media planning experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the domestic and international media relations outreach efforts through close interaction with the CCMO.
• Assists in developing and supporting a consistent communications strategy and core messaging that reflects the organization’s strategic vision.
• Writes, edits, and places media products including news releases, fact sheets, bios, and other print, digital, and video media kit materials.
• Builds and maintains a positive media relations environment for the organization and supports relationships with media outlets.
• Coordinates incoming media requests from external parties and internal partners.
• Works with media outlets to publish timely company information and stories.
• Assists with developing media programs and written and verbal pitches.
• Assists in creating briefing materials, and coordinating and supporting briefings, interviews, and press events.
• Engages with certain contracted consultants and media agencies.
• Provides on-site support for executive and elected leaders at media, industry, and labor events.
• Supports and maintains the organization’s media management system and subscriptions including Cision and others; conducts periodic service and account reviews and recommends appropriate vendors.
• Supports other efforts in the Communications & Marketing department as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $28.99 per hour along with our excellent employee benefits and perks.
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan
• Employee discounts and perks