Gana-A'Yoo, Limited is hiring: Head of PR & Communications - Remote in Anchorage

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Type of Position: Full-Time, Regular
Anchorage, AK or Remote (Alaska only)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
The Communications Manager is a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. This position will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment. To ensure success, the Communications Manager is innovative, organized, and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external role-players.
Performance Excellence - Identifies action items, takes initiative, and is committed to continually improving results and performance.
Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing timely, polite, and professional service to internal and external clients.
Safety - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
Develop and implement marketing and communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation
Research and create content for the company website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other company publications
Maintain a detailed knowledge of the company’s policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up-to-date with relevant developments
Manage the company’s style guide, and ensure all company documents and publications adhere to our branding
Work with key internal role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives
Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team
Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience
Five (5) years of communications strategy development
Content writing for all media platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient with MS Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, 365, and SharePoint
At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.
The Communications Manager will primarily work in an office setting. The typical office amenities and equipment, including computer, phones, and other necessary tools, will be provided.
This position may require minimal travel.
Most tasks will be performed while sitting at a desk or a computer workstation.
Extensive use of computer screens and keyboards is required. The role involves working in various software applications and may require extended periods of screen time.
All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.
The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.
For thousands of years small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A’yoo means “friends together,” which is reflected in our logomark’s firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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