Regional Communications Manager - Sioux Falls, SD
VetJobs, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Overview
Minimum Education Required
– Bachelors Job Description
– ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS. Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post. Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – you become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! What You Need to Know (Job Overview)
The Regional Communications Manager plays a key role in connecting people to the American Red Cross mission and services across the region. Through strategic communications, media relations, digital engagement and storytelling, this position helps advance regional priorities, increase public understanding and engagement, and ensure communities know how to access Red Cross support when it matters most. The role supports all Lines of Service and functional areas through integrated, people-centered communications. Working closely with program and functional leaders across the organization, the Regional Communications Manager provides communications and marketing support while also supporting, developing and guiding volunteers. This role spans both ongoing (blue sky) communications and disaster public affairs, requiring sound judgment, collaboration and calm decision-making in fast-moving, emotionally complex environments. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with the Fundamental Principles of the American Red Cross, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This hybrid position is based out of our Sioux Falls, SD office and requires a willingness to travel throughout the region and as assigned. Key Responsibilities
Media Relations: Work with regional communications director, regional executive, executive director and others to execute media relations strategy. Maintain media contact relationships, write and distribute news releases, pitch stories, respond to local media inquiries, arrange interviews, and provide Red Cross-approved information. Serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train staff and volunteers. Public Affairs and Crisis Communications: Support regional, divisional, and potentially national disaster public affairs activities. Train and coordinate disaster public affairs volunteers. Contribute to crisis communications planning, messaging, and execution during emergencies. May deploy to support disaster response operations outside the home region. Social Engagement: Implement a regional social media engagement strategy aligned with enterprise-wide strategy and regional priorities. Create platform- and audience-specific content; monitor and respond to activity and escalate issues when necessary. Marketing Support: Support integrated marketing and program campaigns across Lines of Service. Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Regional Financial Development to deliver clear, engaging communications that motivate action. Encourage use of brand tools and resources. Internal Communications: Support development and execution of strategic and change-management communications. Volunteer Engagement: Support the Regional Communications Director in building, engaging, training and supervising a regional communications and disaster public affairs volunteer team. Scope and Qualifications
Scope: Individual contributor with several years of experience; works independently and may coach others. Pay Information
– Salary range: $56,664–$62,960. Salaries aligned to geographic location. Other factors may affect actual salary. Travel
– May require 10%–25% travel. What You Need to Succeed (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. Skills & Abilities: Strong oral and written communication (AP Style), critical thinking, strategic planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills, MS Office, familiarity with media monitoring software (e.g., Cision/TrendKite), experience managing professional social media platforms, comfortable with website CMS and marketing tools, willing to be a media spokesperson (experience preferred), strong teamwork. Travel readiness as noted above. Other: Combination of education and experience to meet minimum requirements; management experience not required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced or nonprofit/disaster/volunteer settings; prior spokesperson or crisis communications experience; established relationships with local/regional media; bilingual in English and Spanish. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO starting 15 days/year; 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Short & Long-Term Disability; Service Awards and recognition. Location
– Sioux Falls, South Dakota Affiliate Sponsor
– American Red Cross
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Minimum Education Required
– Bachelors Job Description
– ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS. Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post. Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – you become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. Where Your Career is a Force for Good! What You Need to Know (Job Overview)
The Regional Communications Manager plays a key role in connecting people to the American Red Cross mission and services across the region. Through strategic communications, media relations, digital engagement and storytelling, this position helps advance regional priorities, increase public understanding and engagement, and ensure communities know how to access Red Cross support when it matters most. The role supports all Lines of Service and functional areas through integrated, people-centered communications. Working closely with program and functional leaders across the organization, the Regional Communications Manager provides communications and marketing support while also supporting, developing and guiding volunteers. This role spans both ongoing (blue sky) communications and disaster public affairs, requiring sound judgment, collaboration and calm decision-making in fast-moving, emotionally complex environments. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with the Fundamental Principles of the American Red Cross, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This hybrid position is based out of our Sioux Falls, SD office and requires a willingness to travel throughout the region and as assigned. Key Responsibilities
Media Relations: Work with regional communications director, regional executive, executive director and others to execute media relations strategy. Maintain media contact relationships, write and distribute news releases, pitch stories, respond to local media inquiries, arrange interviews, and provide Red Cross-approved information. Serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train staff and volunteers. Public Affairs and Crisis Communications: Support regional, divisional, and potentially national disaster public affairs activities. Train and coordinate disaster public affairs volunteers. Contribute to crisis communications planning, messaging, and execution during emergencies. May deploy to support disaster response operations outside the home region. Social Engagement: Implement a regional social media engagement strategy aligned with enterprise-wide strategy and regional priorities. Create platform- and audience-specific content; monitor and respond to activity and escalate issues when necessary. Marketing Support: Support integrated marketing and program campaigns across Lines of Service. Collaborate with Development, Marketing, and Regional Financial Development to deliver clear, engaging communications that motivate action. Encourage use of brand tools and resources. Internal Communications: Support development and execution of strategic and change-management communications. Volunteer Engagement: Support the Regional Communications Director in building, engaging, training and supervising a regional communications and disaster public affairs volunteer team. Scope and Qualifications
Scope: Individual contributor with several years of experience; works independently and may coach others. Pay Information
– Salary range: $56,664–$62,960. Salaries aligned to geographic location. Other factors may affect actual salary. Travel
– May require 10%–25% travel. What You Need to Succeed (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. Skills & Abilities: Strong oral and written communication (AP Style), critical thinking, strategic planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills, MS Office, familiarity with media monitoring software (e.g., Cision/TrendKite), experience managing professional social media platforms, comfortable with website CMS and marketing tools, willing to be a media spokesperson (experience preferred), strong teamwork. Travel readiness as noted above. Other: Combination of education and experience to meet minimum requirements; management experience not required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fast-paced or nonprofit/disaster/volunteer settings; prior spokesperson or crisis communications experience; established relationships with local/regional media; bilingual in English and Spanish. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO starting 15 days/year; 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Short & Long-Term Disability; Service Awards and recognition. Location
– Sioux Falls, South Dakota Affiliate Sponsor
– American Red Cross
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