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Marketing and Interactive Communications Coordinator, posted February 2
Creative Communications Specialist, posted February 2
Communications Specialist, posted January 16
Communications Coordinator, posted January 16
Marketing Communications Intern, posted January 9
Manager, Employee Communications, posted January 6
Director of Development and Marketing, posted December 6
Director, Internal Communications, posted December 4
Marketing Administrative Assistant, posted November 17
Public Relations Representative, posted November 4

Senior Account Executive, posted November 4
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator – Special Programs, posted November 4
Marketing Manager - Performance Solutions, posted October 19
Account Supervisor - Healthcare, posted October 19
Business Leader, Product Services & Planning, posted October 13
Marketing Assistant, posted October 13
Internal Communications Manager, posted October 8
Communications Associate, posted October 2


Marketing and Interactive Communications Coordinator
Humane Society of Missouri

Job Description:
The Humane Society of Missouri is looking for a Marketing and Interactive Communications Coordinator. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual possessing the ability to create and edit content on our websites and produce marketing communication materials in a variety of media. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience, knowledge of website design and editing software, knowledge of photography and publication production, and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and design software. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities. We offer a casual work environment, competitive salary & excellent benefit package.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to: HSMO, HR Department, 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, to HR@HSMO.org.


Creative Communications Specialist
Ron Scherer & Company

Job Description:
Ron Scherer & Company, an award-winning advertising and public relations agency since 1994, is reviewing applications for a Creative Communications Specialist position.

In this role, the individual will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing communications projects and campaigns. The role includes opportunities for advancement into account management, as well.

Confident and creative self-starters will be successful in this role and truly enjoy the wide array of projects available through the Ron Scherer & Company base of clients. Our firm will be a welcome challenge for those who are tired of being pidgeon-holed in a large agency or organization with office politics and rigid roles that make work for a boring (or frustrating) work day.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar
  • field
  • Exceptional creative writing skills
  • 1-3 years of communications/advertising/public relations experience
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and
  • internet
  • Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
  • Strong project coordination skills
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage and work with vendors and freelancers
  • Familiarity with print and web production processes
  • Critical thinking, originality and the ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with InDesign software a plus but not required

To Apply:
Fax, mail or email three writing samples (one news release, two creative writing samples/articles/ads) a resume, salary history and salary requirement to:

1839 Ghent Road Suite 220 Columbia, IL 62236
E-mail: scott@schererandcompany.com
Phone: 618.281.6648
Fax: 618.281.6667


Communications Specialist
Sisters of Mercy Health System

Job Description:
Utilizes professional, creative and technical skills in planning, developing and producing and managing communications in support of Mercy Information Services Division (MISD), a division of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, including print and Web-based communications. Manages special communications projects and serves as communications resource to MISD and SSU co-workers. Ensures Mercy Values are reflected in all aspects of the department’s operations.

Required qualifications: (minimum needed to begin in the job):

  • Bachelor Degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar field.
  • One year communications/public relations experience.
  • Excellent written communications skills.
  • Computer literacy with intermediate skills in desktop publishing, Word processing (Microsoft Word) presentation software (PowerPoint), and Web site design and content management software.
  • Photography (digital camera) skills.

To Apply:
Please apply on-line at www.mercyjobs.com and submit a resume and cover letter.


Communications Coordinator
Transworld Systems Inc.

Job Description:
Provide coordination and support to strategic planning, development and management of internal and external corporate communications programs for TSI, OSI & NSA as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing
  • 2-4 years of progressive internal and external communications experience – preferably in a B-to-B environment
  • Solid copywriting skills and experience in writing for both internal and external audiences
  • Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
  • Solid project coordination skills with the ability to complete multiple projects on time and on budget
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills
  • Ability to manage and give direction to outside vendors and freelancers
  • Familiarity with production processes – both print and web
  • Critical thinking and the ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Outlook, Internet

Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

  • Coordination of planning, development/writing and execution of internal communication programs and campaigns including but not limited to:
  • Company conference calls presentations and scripts for both OSI & TSI
  • Weekly email for TSI
  • Quarterly company newsletter for TSI
  • Frequent large sale communications for TSI
  • Manage the company-wide email inbox and respond/forward sales comments and questions
  • Writing of various e-newsletters, emails, sales contest announcements, presentations, annual conference communication, surveys, etc., as needed
  • Coordination of planning, development and execution of external communication/public relations programs and campaigns including but not limited to:
  • News Releases
  • Manage press inquires and interviews with appropriate company spokesperson
  • Maintain/Update media lists
  • Provide support and insight for new public relations initiatives
  • Misc. support and coordination for various sales support and marketing services programs including but not limited to:
  • Alliance and association program
  • Sales support website, The Sales Outfitter

To Apply:
Please submit three writing samples (one internal, one external, one your choice) along with resume. Also include salary history and requirement.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and criminal background screening.


Marketing Communications Intern
Parents as Teachers National Center

Job Description:
Parents as Teachers National Center has an immediate opening for a paid internship in its Marketing Communications Department for a qualified marketing, journalism or communications student. The internship requires 40 hours per week in our Maryland Heights-based office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • News tracking, proofreading, data entry
  • Assisting newsletter editor in reporting, writing and information gathering
  • Assisting senior writer with press releases and media pitching
  • Assisting special events staff with conference planning/follow-up
  • Assisting public information specialist with mailings

Qualifications:
Applicants must be at least junior level marketing, journalism or communications majors with some experience in news and feature writing. All applicants must provide writing samples. Must be proficient in Word; skilled at using Internet.

To Apply:
Send resume to jobs@ParentsasTeachers.org.

Parents as Teachers National Center is the resource base and backbone of Parents as Teachers, a parent education and early childhood development program serving parents throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. The nonprofit National Center oversees more than 3,000 programs offering Parents as Teachers services nationwide as well as in several other countries. For more information about Parents as Teachers, visit www.ParentsAsTeachers.org.


Manager, Employee Communications
Graybar Electric

Responsibilities:

  • Manage development (writing, editing) and production of employee communications in print and electronic formats.
  • Develop resources that help managers communicate with their employees, such as topic-specific briefings, bi-monthly branch meeting templates, and manager teleconferences.
  • Coordinate communication for employee promotions and initiatives.
  • Manage the company intranet, including its structure, format, and content in conjunction with IS and content providers.
  • Communicate the value of Graybar’s employee ownership and the benefits available to employees.
  • Consult with districts and departments regarding project communications needs such as the development of newsletters and other appropriate tools.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Education/Experience:

  • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or equivalent.
  • Experience in writing and editing in a corporate environment. Five or more years of experience preferred.
  • Experience with various media, including print, web, and other electronic formats.
  • Some management or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office applications, and Web technology.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Experience with benefits communication preferred.

Graybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. But don't take our word for it - here's how some of the Nation's top business publications rate Graybar:

#448 on the 2004 Fortune 500 ranking of America’s largest companies

On the Fortune America’s Most Admired Companies list for the second consecutive year (2004)

#41 on Forbes’ 2004 ranking of the 500 Largest Private Companies

#1 on the 2004 Electrical Wholesaling list of the 250 largest electrical distributors

#9 on the National Center for Employee Ownership’s Top 100 rankings (July 2004)

On the InformationWeek 500 list of companies with the best technology and business practices for the second consecutive year (2004)

On the Selling Power “50 Best Companies to Sell For” list for the fourth consecutive year (2004)

As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!

To Apply:
11885 Lackland Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63146
Fax: 314-573-2585
E-mail: corphr@gbe.com


Director of Development and Marketing
Family Support Network

In 2006, Family Support Network celebrates 25 years of preventing child abuse and neglect through weekly home and school based counseling for families with children under 17 years old struggling with challenges in parenting and family functioning. Family Support Network seeks an experienced professional to run Development and Marketing department. This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated and committed staff, board of directors, and development board to help area families succeed.

Position Responsibilities:
The Director of Development and Marketing is responsible for:

  • Raising money and heightening public awareness for Family Support Network;
  • Developing and stewarding key relationships integral to fundraising program;
  • Coordinating, monitoring, and managing all fundraising and marketing activities, including special events and grant writing;
  • Achieving goals as outlined in the development and marketing plans;
  • Managing other development and marketing personnel.

Qualifications:

  • College degree in management/business administration, PR/Marketing, nonprofit management, or other relevant discipline;
  • 5-10 years experience in development, marketing, client service or related field;
  • Experience in grant writing and foundation research;
  • Experience with fundraising/client software;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software and ability to learn new computer programs as needed.
  • Excellent supervisory skills for both staff and volunteers.

To Apply:
Laura Rossmann, Executive Director
E-mail:
lrossmann@familysupportnet.org
www.familysupportnet.org


Director, Internal Communications
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Vice President, System Communications & Marketing. Dotted line reporting relationship to President SHGR.

Provides Supervision to: Managers, Communications; Manager, Media Services

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Our Client:
Spectrum Health is one of the nation’s top integrated healthcare delivery systems and the quality of their hospitals and health plan is widely recognized. Since the system was formed in 1997, Spectrum Health has earned more than 40 national awards, including the Consumer Choice Award for nine consecutive years. Regionally, Spectrum Health is leading the way in measuring quality and increasing patient safety using the most advanced clinical and information technology.

With the opening of the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Spectrum now boasts the region's first and only heart center. Other Spectrum Health "firsts" include West Michigan's first open heart surgery, first coronary artery bypass, first balloon angioplasty and first implanted defibrillator.

Spectrum Health is poised to be in the top ten health care systems within the next five to ten years. It is an organization that has exceptional executive management talent, which are not only visionaries but committed to the implementation of such visions. With a strong focus on community Spectrum Health has an impeccable reputation for quality healthcare.

Having created a strong external marketing and communications program, Spectrum is now focused on strengthening their internal communications system wide. This is a great opportunity for a visionary who wants to lead strategy and implement a state-of-the art internal communications program.

Scope and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this job support the mission, vision, values, and key strategies of the organization. Communicates the mission, vision, values and key business strategies and goals of Spectrum Health to internal stakeholders. Develops and directs implementation of SHGR internal communications plans. Directs all internal communications and presentation graphics. Manages Intranet content

Responsibilities:

  • Provides communications support and counsel for the President SHGR and his team.
  • Communicates the mission, vision, key business strategies and goals of Spectrum Health to SHGR staff, clinicians and physicians.
  • Works with the President SHGR, his team and the Vice President System Communications & Marketing to develop an internal communications strategy and three-year plan for SHGR that focuses on engaging staff to achieve business results.
  • Collaborates with SHGR executives to develop and direct the implementation of department- focused internal communication plans.
  • Collaborates with and supports the Foundation’s internal communications with SHGR staff, clinicians and physicians.
  • Collaborates with other SH entities in the SH Delivery System on internal communications as directed.
  • Directs and executes internal SHGR meetings working with stakeholders.
  • Provides communications support for SHGR special events from concept and development to execution.
  • Provides direction for audiovisual, print, web, video, and other creative associated with internal communications plans.
  • Directs Internal Communications Managers in development and execution of communications plans.
  • Manages and directs SH Delivery System Media Services function.
  • Coordinates with System Director, Public Relations in sharing key messages and issues management information to internal audiences. Supports press conferences held on the SHGR campuses as needed.
  • Works with outside vendors for creative, event planning and communications support as needed.
  • Directs internal communication efforts during disasters or crisis situations. Serves as representative in the Command Center for SHGR. Serves as support for SHGR communications’ staff and leadership during disasters or crisis situations.
  • Manages SHGR archives in collaboration with SH Library and SHGR executive sponsors.
  • Develops and implements internal communications systems and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with SH brand and identity standards in all SHGR communications.
  • Develops and monitors internal communications budgets.
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature, and by attending professional development activities.
  • Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements.
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. \Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
  • Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Ensures that work-performed supports Spectrum Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Education and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or English.
  • 15 or more years experience of progressively higher levels of communications responsibility within a large corporate setting.
  • Experience in publications (five or more years), internal communications (seven or more years), and public relations (five or more years.
  • Demonstrated ability to write strategic plans for internal programs in consultation and collaboration with clients.
  • High-level of implementation skills with a demonstrated ability to execute plans.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to interact among all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to interact and coordinate with outside vendors.
  • Ability to appropriately balance system, entity and client interests.
  • Strong team and client focus.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to achieve goals and objectives.

To Apply:
To be confidentially considered for this opportunity, please send all inquiries to:

Sarah Agee
Futurestep
A Korn/Ferry Company
Direct Line: 949-757-0087
Fax: 949-757-0808
E-mail: Sarah.Agee@futurestep.com


Marketing Administrative Assistant
Anders Minkler & Diehl LLP

Job Description:
Anders, Minkler & Diehl LLP (AMD) is seeking a professional to assist the Marketing Director in enhancing the firm’s current communications, advertising, public relations and business development objectives to meet long-term strategic growth plans.

AMD, the largest locally owned accounting and business consulting firm headquartered in the city of St. Louis is proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in St. Louis, two years in a row. Since 1965, AMD has served businesses ranging in size from small closely-held companies to large privately-held corporations and organizations, as well as individuals and their families. Our industry experience spans nearly all facets of the economic spectrum, including health care, manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, entertainment and sports, as well as real estate and construction. AMD also works extensively with professional services firms and not-for-profit organizations.

Major responsibilities:
• Coordinate production and delivery of proposals to potential clients
• Handle mail lists and distribution of other mailings, including brochures, postcards, surveys and invitations
• Coordinate distribution of niche newsletters to clients and prospects
• Assist with special events including seminars, dinners, parties and meetings
• Produce Power Point presentations
• Proofread proposal and collateral copy
• Perform administrative duties including data entry, copying and filing, as requested
• Maintain advertising and editorial calendars and contacts
• Research networking and business development opportunities
• Post changes and additions to Web site

Qualifications :
• Related work experience
• Minimum 2-year Associates Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and detail orientation skills
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Team orientation to accomplish project work
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products plus Adobe Acrobat
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and flexibility
• Ability to work with all levels of organization

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health/dental and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and paid parking.

To Apply:
Please submit a Word version of your resume to recruiting@amdcpa.com.


Public Relations Representative
Commerce Bank

Job Description:
Commerce Bank in Clayton has an immediate opening for an experienced Public Relations Representative. This full-time position has responsibility for managing, developing and implementing Commerce's PR initiatives, managing the public relations program, pulling together strategies, objectives and tactics into an annual plan and developing national/ corporate media stories for placement. This position will also handle media training, the writing and distribution of company wide releases; e.g. new product introduction, earnings releases, announcements, monitors editorial calendars and coordinates the tasks associated with the annual report. Additionally, the PR Representative will assist the CFO and Controller with Investor Relations news, provides oversight of the appropriate areas on commercebank.com, manages relationships with PR agencies, tracks and reports PR results, including regular reports of PR activity to executives within the corporation.

We require a College Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing and 5+ years experience in public relations, communications or a related field. Must know Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and be able to write a press release, pitch a story and be familiar with the AP stylebook. Must have proven project management skills, excellent writing and verbal communications skills and work well in a fast-paced environment. Financial services experience desired, although not necessary.

To Apply:
Please submit resume, salary requirements and job code HE/PR to Heidi.Erler@commercebank.com or mail/fax to Commerce Bank, 8000 Forsyth Blvd. Ste 900, Clayton, MO 63105, fax-314-746-3770. An Equal Opportunity Employer.


Senior Account Executive
JOHNNYAdvertising St. Louis

Job Description:
JOHNNYAdvertising St. Louis, an indoor advertising company specializing in bathroom advertisements, is seeking an experienced senior account executive.

Responsibilities:

  • Sell indoor advertising in the St. Louis area market
  • Maintain relationships with advertisers
  • Develop creative promotional ideas
  • Identify new business prospects
  • Establish St. Louis media contacts

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years in sales experience (preferably advertising)
  • Excellent communications, planning, and organizational skills are essential
  • The ability to work from home and get things done
  • Customer Service skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Proven sales track record
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Work well under pressure while meeting deadlines

Additional Information:
This position is compensated by a generous commission plan offering excellent potential.

To Apply:
Send resume to stephen@johnnyadvertising.com.


Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator – Special Programs
KidSmart - Tools for Learning

Job Description:
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator – Special Programs
Supervisor: Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Positions Supervised: School Relations Committee

Education and Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus one-year of work experience in the field
  • Strong communications skills including writing and public speaking
  • Strong project management abilities
  • Computer skills including working knowledge of the following:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Adobe PhotoShop; Adobe Acrobat
  • Basic design knowledge

Unit Description:
The role of the public relations and marketing department is to develop both strategic and annual plans for communicating with the agency’s many audiences; develop tools (i.e. website; brochures; flyers; press releases; newsletters) to effectively carry out the plans; develop and manage the budget required for implementing the plans; and serve as the liaison between the agency and the media.

Accountabilities:
KidSmart annually provides necessary school supplies to economically disadvantaged students and teachers of economically disadvantaged students. In order to ensure that the students and teachers can efficiently access these resources the Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator is accountable for the following:

1. Develops and implements active public relations and marketing plans to, build relationships with, build capacity of and maintain regular contact with:

a. Eligible schools and teachers

b. Kids Helping Kids schools and participants

c. Youth Action Council participants

2. Develops and implements plan of action for determining schools eligible to shop and guidelines for adding those schools to KidSmart shopping roster

3. Works with Store Manager to assess shopping days/times; develops and implements plan of action for continued growth

4. Develops, implements, and conducts all school/teacher training; develops Volunteer to Shop orientations

5. Manages all school relations administrative activities including:

a. Maintaining school/teacher database

b. Conducting and compiling monthly teacher surveys

c. Monthly reporting to Board of Directors and operations team/committee

d. Semi-annual reporting to principals, superintendents, Board of Directors, Supply-a-School sponsors

e. Evaluating effectiveness of School Relations programs;

6. Develops a sustainable school relations program including Eligible Schools, Volunteer to Shop Schools, Kids Helping Kids, Youth Action Council, Angel Character Award, and Supply-a-School

7. Collaborates with Operations team to set annual shopping calendar, manage Youth Action Council; recruits and manages Kids Helping Kids schools, manages Angel Character Award program, builds and maintains teacher/principal speakers bureau; manages school side of Supply-a-School; identifies and communicates with School Tools school participants

8. Assists Store Manager in managing School Relations budget and all purchases related to School Relations programs

9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Experience as a volunteer or employee in a non-profit organization preferred
  • Experience in managing projects and self in order to achieve established time frames and budget parameters
  • Ability to organize and prioritize sufficiently and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility in scheduling work hours to accommodate special events; board meetings; or other occasions beyond the standard work day
  • Willingness to travel to several eligible schools and Kids Helping Kids Schools each month
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment where each staff member must be prepared to step in to assist on an as needed basis for special assignments
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling school personnel and volunteers
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse population
  • Ability and willingness to learn new software programs
  • Possesses a passion to achieve KidSmart’s mission

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

To Apply:
Jennifer Volk
KidSmart
12175 Bridgeton Square Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: 314.291.6211
Fax: 314.291.6211
Email: jennvolk@kidsmartstl.org


Marketing Manager-Performance Solutions
Corporate Express Promotional Marketing

Job Description:
The Performance Solutions division of Corporate Express Promotional Marketing is looking for a dynamic, energetic marketing manager to grow its business. As a member of our team, you’ll be working in a entrepreneurial environment within an established billion dollar organization with lots of opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your experience.

If you can:

  • Write a new business presentation to win new accounts
  • Answer RFP’s intelligently and with finesse
  • Develop marketing materials to support our sales force and attract new clients
  • Work with our agencies to develop creative marketing materials in support of our marketing and client efforts
  • Assist in the packaging of our product offerings

Ideally, you have sales promotion agency or incentive marketing experience, plus a thorough understanding of marketing, creative communications, packaging and what a dealer loader program is all about, then you are what we are looking for this position.

To Apply:
Please apply online at CorporateExpress.com (refer to job requisition number 70232) or send resume to great.jobs@cepm-us.com. No phone calls please.


Account Supervisor - Healthcare
Fleishman-Hillard Inc.

Job Description:
Fleishman-Hillard, recently recognized by the Holmes Report as the “International Agency of the Year" in its annual PR agency Report Card, has an opening at the global headquarters office in St. Louis, Missouri for an energetic, self-starting, mid-level public relations professional to join its growing St. Louis Healthcare Practice.

This position requires a versatile communicator and counselor who is capable of serving our clients’ needs by developing creative, strategic, and effective communications plans and overseeing their implementation. Healthcare is among the agency’s most dynamic, largest, and fastest-growing areas of practice, offering great potential for individual growth.

Fleishman-Hillard’s healthcare practice is the largest healthcare public relations practice in the world, with more than 300 professionals in virtually every sector of the healthcare industry. We represent pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, health foundations and institutes, patient advocacy and medical professional associations, state and federal government health entities, biotech and biopharmaceutical companies, leading hospital systems, academic medical centers, and managed care companies.

This breadth of experience is invaluable to our clients because it means we provide counsel and strategy based on solid relationships with the key players and based on our deep understanding of the nuances of the market, legislative, and regulatory arenas. We provide wide-ranging services that include product launch and brand positioning strategies, regulatory counsel, consumer education campaigns, media relations, professional relations, clinical trial recruitment, third-party advocacy programs, crisis management, and on-line communications programs.

Requirements:

  • Special expertise in communicating in highly regulated industries. Ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical, medical devices, health insurance, hospitals, public policy or other healthcare industries.
  • Strong track record in developing and implementing media relations programs targeting national, regional, and trade news media; ability to develop story lines that engage reporters and deliver corporate messages.
  • Versatile, persuasive writing skills and experience in developing media materials, presentations, on-line communications, scripts, white papers, and marketing materials.
  • Experience in other aspects of corporate communication -- including crisis management, corporate branding, marketing communications, and third-party development.
  • Demonstrated experience in creating public relations plans and implementing them within budget.
  • Proven ability in developing compelling proposals and presenting them effectively and persuasively.
  • A creative thinker who’s constantly reviewing best practices, new communications trends, with a track record of innovative approaches to communication challenges.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Ability to work well within a team environment.

Qualifications:

  • 6 to 8 years of experience in corporate communications, with an emphasis and passion for healthcare/life science communications.
  • A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in journalism, communications, English or a related field.
  • Prior agency experience is preferred.

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.

To Apply:
Submit resume at www.fleishman.com.


Business Leader, Product Services & Planning – Marketing Communications
MasterCard Worldwide

Job Description:
This person is responsible for creating marketing materials and sales tools to support MasterCard’s Global Technology and Operations (GTO) product initiatives. These materials, tools and integrated campaigns will assist the B2B sales force and technologists in presenting MasterCard’s suite of technology solutions to financial services customers.

The primary focus of this position is development of GTO’s product communication programs. This person will be responsible for:

  • interfacing with appropriate MasterCard personnel to understand their product and communication needs
  • creating integrated communication strategies to achieve objectives
  • developing strategic positioning and messaging based on product value
  • translating copy from technical to business value
  • providing the copy writing themselves or outsourcing this to external agencies
  • managing the planning and coordination of all communication tools used in a campaign managing the marketing for multiple products simultaneously
  • working with other team members to produce the deliverables and train the sales team

General Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with Product Managers, sales team and SMEs to execute strategies and plans
  • Develops messaging and positioning for products, platforms, and solutions based on input from the Product team as well as other SMEs and the sales team
  • Ensures the messaging and positioning is consistently implemented across all communication tools
  • Translates copy from technical to business value and customizes core messaging to different audience levels
  • Recommends appropriate communication vehicles: brochures, sell sheets, FAQs, videos, case studies, presentations, direct marketing, web, etc.
  • Develops creative briefs for use internally and with external agencies. Brief includes technology service description, business and marketing objectives, competitive differentiation, target audience, regional requirements, and role of collateral (awareness/education/sales lead generation/business development)
  • Manages copy writing effort
  • Directs external marketing resources by managing projects with vendors/consultants
  • Works closely with team on production: design, printing, electronic preparation
  • Ensures messages are consistent with MasterCard corporate and Global Technology and Operations branding/value proposition
  • Ensures marketing and sales materials produced in timely fashion, with appropriate approvals
  • Ensures project adheres to corporate processes, procedures
  • Ensures corporate communication efforts are implemented and/or leveraged across sales geographies, channels, media and other marketing vehicles.
  • Manages multiple projects simultaneously
  • Manages to budget

Requirements:

  • Seven to ten years’ experience in marketing communications with a proven track record in developing successful B2B marketing programs
  • Experience working with technical products and/or the financial services industry
  • Demonstrated experience in writing/editing collateral, creating integrated campaigns and project management
  • Ability to listen and convert what hear to meaningful copy
  • Must be familiar with major elements of communication mix: sales promotion, presentations, electronic communications, advertising, PR, print, collateral, case studies, etc.
  • Experience managing outside agencies
  • Experience in publicly held organization helpful
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, journalism, English or related discipline. MBA preferred.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at www.mastercard.com.


Marketing Assistant
IPM Services, Inc.

Job Description:
This position is for Guarantee Electrical Co., which subcontracts staffing assignments to IPM Services, Inc. Outside agencies are encouraged to process candidates through IPM, which provides candidate management, screening and other services for Guarantee Electrical. Résumés submitted directly to Guarantee Electrical will be forwarded to IPM. For immediate consideration, please respond to this position directly at the IPM website: www.ipmservices.com

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  • Work with public relations firm to prepare/create advertising, press releases, brochures and company newsletter. Handle media requests through PR firm; proof press releases.
  • Prepare company (Watts Up) and department presentations.
  • Organize, coordinate and communicate customer and internal company events, including luncheons, parties, meetings, seminars and charity functions.
  • Communicate professionally and personably with customers.
  • Research, select and order promotional items and employee service awards.
  • Coordinate requests and distribute corporate tickets to events.
  • Schedule and coordinate department meetings, creative meetings, and PR meetings.
  • Update, search and generate reports from databases of customers, projects, contacts, etc..
  • Maintain and update company résumé of work and biographies of project managers.
  • Assist in preparing project proposals, bid proposals, prequalification for bids, pre-estimate checklists, etc.
  • Code invoices, issue estimate numbers, order plans and specifications, copy blueprints, order bid bonds, and complete other project-related tasks.
  • Attend bid summary meetings; take and distribute notes.
  • Provide general administrative duties, including typing, filing, processing mail, ordering supplies, answering phones, updating employee attendance cards, assisting other employees with department computer programs, etc.
  • Update IT department regarding website changes.
  • Take company photos.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum of Associates degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration.
  • Two to three years relevant work experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with SMART system and Lotus Notes preferred.
  • Construction industry experience preferred.
  • Congenial, with excellent communicative skills; written and verbal.
  • Professional presentation and appearance.
  • Great customer service attitude.
  • Accurate, efficient, organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Desired Education:
Associate's Degree -- Marketing, Communications,
Business Administration


Internal Communications Manager
Fleishman-Hillard St Louis

Job Description:
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. seeks a talented professional communicator with a strong knowledge of and passion for all areas of employee communications. This person will lead client accounts focused on a variety of internal issues, with an emphasis on:

  • Change communications (downsizings; mergers, acquisitions and spin-offs; reorganizations, etc.)
  • Corporate communications (internal executive positioning, brand management, values-based communications, etc.)
  • Candidates must possess:
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in employee and/or corporate communications in an agency or corporate setting.
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related area.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills that reflect 1) an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and technical subject matter, and 2) versatility in tone and technique depending on the author and/or audience. (Knowledge of AP style is a must.)
  • Proven ability to counsel senior executives with confidence and effectiveness.
  • The ability to develop and receive support for strategic, comprehensive communications plans that apply creative tactics and use a variety of communication channels, including electronic (e-mail and intranet), print publications and brochures, executive memos, face-to-face meeting scripts/talking points, special events, video, and FAQs.
  • Experience in building communications programs upon a foundation of research and evaluating the effectiveness of programs through relevant metrics.
  • Proven ability to manage teams of writers, designers, and subject matter experts.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, negotiate corporate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and production quality under deadline pressure.
  • Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Extremely strong attention to detail (both in editing and project management).
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Thorough command of best practices in internal communications.
  • Strong knowledge of current events and business news.
  • Experience in other aspects of corporate communication -- including crisis management, media relations, corporate branding, and executive positioning – and marketing communication is a plus.
  • Proven experience in new business development is desired, though not mandatory

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match

To Apply:
Submit resume at www.fleishman.com.


Communications Associate
Towers Perrin

Job Description:
Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm that helps organizations around the world optimize performance through effective people, risk and financial management. The firm provides innovative solutions to client issues in the areas of human resource and management consulting and administration services; management and actuarial consulting to the financial services industry; and reinsurance intermediary services.

As a Communication Associate in Towers Perrin¡¦s Change Implementation practice, you will help to develop and implement strategies that impact people programs, culture, organizational processes, structures and technology in blue chip client organizations by supporting consultants on various client-related assignments. You will be exposed to a broad range of industries, clients and business issues that will enhance your business acumen and continue to build valuable problem solving and project management consulting skills.

Working with other Towers Perrin Businesses, the Change Implementation practice builds on the strength of our outstanding client relationships and leading-edge thinking to help organizations realize their business strategy and produce positive results through their people. The practice combines both business acumen and knowledge of how people behave, to help organizations become more effective in achieving their business goals. Recent client situations include complex mergers, the creation of new organizations, communication of changes that directly affect a workforce, turnaround management in a difficult commercial environment and supporting growth plans in a company with a leading global brand. The practice offers a combination of challenging clients, visionary projects and the opportunity to work as part of a team.

Major responsibilities include:
Communication Associates work to effectively implement change by creating project-related deliverables in areas ranging from mergers and acquisitions, people strategy development, employee engagement, employee benefit changes, HR strategy and HR service delivery. Associates will be responsible for the effective management and measurement of a broad range of HR communication projects and objectives.

Specific responsibilities could include:

  • Developing and implementing custom communication strategies around human resource and benefit changes
  • Creating and/or editing communication materials for multiple audiences for electronic, print and face-to-face channels
  • Developing diagnostic tools including surveys, focus group and interview guides
  • Supporting process design teams<