American Red Cross
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Regional Communications Manager
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American Red Cross Please access Candidate Home using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s about the impact you can have and the people you help. You become part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with a team that values collaboration, leadership, and service. This role supports a mission-driven environment with competitive compensation and benefits. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! What You Need to Know (Job Overview)
Plan and implement communications and marketing activities that drive business objectives and results, raise the visibility of the Red Cross mission, support revenue generation, and educate the public on how to access Red Cross services. Provide communication and marketing support and implement the strategic plan aligned with organizational communication and marketing priorities. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. The must reside anywhere in DFW Metroplex. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Key Responsibilities
Work with leadership to execute media relations strategy by maintaining media relationships, writing and distributing news releases, and preparing and distributing media materials. Respond to local media inquiries with Red Cross approved information. May serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train, coach and prepare other spokespersons. Execute an effective communications strategy to respond to support requests. Support development and implement strategic and change management communications to align with internal and external initiatives. Provide support for public affairs and communication activities. Build, train, engage, and supervise a team of communications and public affairs volunteers. Support social media engagement that aligns with the organizational strategy. Produce relevant content for web and social platforms. Coordinate cross-functional resources for the development and delivery of marketing programs. May develop brand and creative content for external publications and media placements; work to secure in-kind PSA placements. May be required to deploy physically or virtually to support disaster response operations. Scope
Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge and understand specific needs to apply skills and knowledge. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Good understanding of role and industry; ability to apply specialized knowledge. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; proven knowledge of AP Style. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and strategic planning. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Cision/TrendKite or other media monitoring software. Experience managing professional social media platforms for an organization. Comfort with website content management systems and other marketing tools. Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson; experience as a spokesperson preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work on a team. Travel: May require 10%–25% travel. Combination of education and general experience may satisfy requirements, provided total years meet minimum education and general experience; management experience cannot be substituted. Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish Strong verbal and written communication skills MMJ (multimedia journalist) experience Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO starting at 15 days/year (based on job type and tenure) 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating) 401(k) with up to 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws. Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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Regional Communications Manager
at
American Red Cross Please access Candidate Home using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s about the impact you can have and the people you help. You become part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, with a team that values collaboration, leadership, and service. This role supports a mission-driven environment with competitive compensation and benefits. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! What You Need to Know (Job Overview)
Plan and implement communications and marketing activities that drive business objectives and results, raise the visibility of the Red Cross mission, support revenue generation, and educate the public on how to access Red Cross services. Provide communication and marketing support and implement the strategic plan aligned with organizational communication and marketing priorities. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. The must reside anywhere in DFW Metroplex. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Key Responsibilities
Work with leadership to execute media relations strategy by maintaining media relationships, writing and distributing news releases, and preparing and distributing media materials. Respond to local media inquiries with Red Cross approved information. May serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train, coach and prepare other spokespersons. Execute an effective communications strategy to respond to support requests. Support development and implement strategic and change management communications to align with internal and external initiatives. Provide support for public affairs and communication activities. Build, train, engage, and supervise a team of communications and public affairs volunteers. Support social media engagement that aligns with the organizational strategy. Produce relevant content for web and social platforms. Coordinate cross-functional resources for the development and delivery of marketing programs. May develop brand and creative content for external publications and media placements; work to secure in-kind PSA placements. May be required to deploy physically or virtually to support disaster response operations. Scope
Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge and understand specific needs to apply skills and knowledge. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required. Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Management Experience: N/A Good understanding of role and industry; ability to apply specialized knowledge. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; proven knowledge of AP Style. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and strategic planning. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Cision/TrendKite or other media monitoring software. Experience managing professional social media platforms for an organization. Comfort with website content management systems and other marketing tools. Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson; experience as a spokesperson preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work on a team. Travel: May require 10%–25% travel. Combination of education and general experience may satisfy requirements, provided total years meet minimum education and general experience; management experience cannot be substituted. Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish Strong verbal and written communication skills MMJ (multimedia journalist) experience Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO starting at 15 days/year (based on job type and tenure) 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating) 401(k) with up to 6% match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws. Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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