Communications Strategist
Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, Lansing, MI, United States
Byrum&Fisk Advocacy Communications is a full-service strategic communications firm based in East Lansing, Michigan. Serving clients across the state and the U.S.,wespecializein media relations, crisismanagementand campaigns. We work witha diverse range ofprivate sector and nonprofit clients on the international, national,stateand local levels, includinginthe areas of clean energy, agriculture, economic development, health care, public education, real estate, cannabis, voting rights, democracy and more. Wealsohave served clients in the cultural space,including the Detroit Institute of Arts,John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapidsand Flint Cultural Center. We are a progressive firm passionate about protecting democracy and our Great Lakes, promoting job growth and economic development, fighting for kids, supporting strong communities,andbeing a champion for clean energyin an effort toaddress the dangerous impacts of climate change. We are looking fora communications strategist, preferably one who wants to live in Michigan,whosharesourpassionsand values.
What you’re going to be doing:
Developingand executingcreativeand effectivecommunicationscampaigns –from using communications to affectpublic policy,planningand executing winning campaignsor simply tellingthepositive stories of our many amazing clients( see ourcase studiesfor examples )
Researching,developingand writingcommunications materialsincludingpress releases,statements,guest columns, blog content,print pieces(brochures, direct mail, etc.),video and radioscripts, speechesand more
Developingand implementingeffective paid and organicsocial mediastrategies
Pitchingto local, statewide,nationaland trademediaandserving as primary point-of-contact for media inquiriesfor clients
Organizingand executingpress conferences,tele-town halls,speaker panels, community meetings and other in-person and virtual events
Identifyingrapid responseand earned mediaopportunities bymonitoringrelevant news,trendsand policies
Workingwith firm partners to provide crisis communications support for clients
Coordinatingvendors(graphic design, video, photo, paid media, etc.), creating budgets and keeping track of invoices for projects
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’sdegree,preferably in communications,public relations,political science/theory,journalismor another related field.Don’thave one?It’snot a deal breaker. Just show us whatyou’vegot.
Multi-client public relations firm experience or five to 10 years ofdemonstratedexperience in communications, journalism, publicrelationsor public affairs.
Excellent writing,editingand storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to translatecomplextopics into compelling narratives.
Proventrack recordin managingprojects as well as traditionaland digital communications.
Experience in guidingdiversecommunicationsis a plus.
All applicants willbe requiredtosubmitwriting samples as part of the application process.
Applicants selected for an interview will berequiredto complete a timed writing test.
What you need to succeed:
The ability towork collaborativelywith colleaguesandthink strategically, be creative, solve problemsand execute tactically
Highly effectiveverbal and written communications skillsand a nerdy appreciation for AP style
Solidorganizationalskillsand the ability to juggle multiple clients, issues,campaignsand projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met and expectations are exceeded
Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality and error-free work is delivered to the client
The ability tobe a team player with a commitment tobuildingand fosteringrelationships withjournalists and media outlets across Michigan
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salarycommensuratewithexperience
Health care(BCBSM) and dental carewith premium fully paid for by the company
Annualbonus opportunities,profit sharingand401(k)
Defined benefit plan to support a secure retirement
Cell phone provided or stipend for personal phones
This positionoffers flexibilitywith bothwork from home opportunities blended with in-person responsibilitiesto support clients.
Paid vacation and sick time
From Byrum & Fisk’sinception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been critical to our success. We are an Equal OpportunityEmployer,and our talented employees are people with different strengths,experiencesand backgrounds, who share a common passion for improving people's lives and making positivechange.We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace,genderidentity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation,religionor any legally protected status.All ofour employees’ points of view are respected and essential to our continued success, and we are seeking new team members at Byrum & Fisk who share our commitment to inclusion and a culture of respect and dignity for all.
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What you’re going to be doing:
Developingand executingcreativeand effectivecommunicationscampaigns –from using communications to affectpublic policy,planningand executing winning campaignsor simply tellingthepositive stories of our many amazing clients( see ourcase studiesfor examples )
Researching,developingand writingcommunications materialsincludingpress releases,statements,guest columns, blog content,print pieces(brochures, direct mail, etc.),video and radioscripts, speechesand more
Developingand implementingeffective paid and organicsocial mediastrategies
Pitchingto local, statewide,nationaland trademediaandserving as primary point-of-contact for media inquiriesfor clients
Organizingand executingpress conferences,tele-town halls,speaker panels, community meetings and other in-person and virtual events
Identifyingrapid responseand earned mediaopportunities bymonitoringrelevant news,trendsand policies
Workingwith firm partners to provide crisis communications support for clients
Coordinatingvendors(graphic design, video, photo, paid media, etc.), creating budgets and keeping track of invoices for projects
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’sdegree,preferably in communications,public relations,political science/theory,journalismor another related field.Don’thave one?It’snot a deal breaker. Just show us whatyou’vegot.
Multi-client public relations firm experience or five to 10 years ofdemonstratedexperience in communications, journalism, publicrelationsor public affairs.
Excellent writing,editingand storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to translatecomplextopics into compelling narratives.
Proventrack recordin managingprojects as well as traditionaland digital communications.
Experience in guidingdiversecommunicationsis a plus.
All applicants willbe requiredtosubmitwriting samples as part of the application process.
Applicants selected for an interview will berequiredto complete a timed writing test.
What you need to succeed:
The ability towork collaborativelywith colleaguesandthink strategically, be creative, solve problemsand execute tactically
Highly effectiveverbal and written communications skillsand a nerdy appreciation for AP style
Solidorganizationalskillsand the ability to juggle multiple clients, issues,campaignsand projects simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met and expectations are exceeded
Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality and error-free work is delivered to the client
The ability tobe a team player with a commitment tobuildingand fosteringrelationships withjournalists and media outlets across Michigan
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salarycommensuratewithexperience
Health care(BCBSM) and dental carewith premium fully paid for by the company
Annualbonus opportunities,profit sharingand401(k)
Defined benefit plan to support a secure retirement
Cell phone provided or stipend for personal phones
This positionoffers flexibilitywith bothwork from home opportunities blended with in-person responsibilitiesto support clients.
Paid vacation and sick time
From Byrum & Fisk’sinception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been critical to our success. We are an Equal OpportunityEmployer,and our talented employees are people with different strengths,experiencesand backgrounds, who share a common passion for improving people's lives and making positivechange.We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace,genderidentity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation,religionor any legally protected status.All ofour employees’ points of view are respected and essential to our continued success, and we are seeking new team members at Byrum & Fisk who share our commitment to inclusion and a culture of respect and dignity for all.
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