About Claudia Delk Harden
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Director of Marketing & Communications – Gulf Stream School
School and Position Overview: This is a 12-month position with daily hours from 8:00-4:30, and after-hours commitments at Gulf Stream School (Gulf Stream, FL 33483) events. The Director of Marketing and Communications reports to the Director of Development and effectively leads, manages, takes responsibility for, and inspires school-wide communications in a fast-paced environment; efficiently and skillfully managing multiple creative projects.
Position Description:
- Develop and execute annual marketing and campaign plans that engage internal and external constituents and promote the school.
- In collaboration with the Office of Admissions, identify emerging marketing opportunities, design effective targeting strategies, and report on results.
- Develop a plan and direct the flow of school-wide communications including communications by non-faculty parties such as the Parents’ Auxiliary and Room Moms.
- Produce, and oversee the production of, a variety of materials meant to increase the school’s visibility and competitive positioning, and enhance the public’s perception of the school.
- Attend division meetings and other meetings as needed.
- Ensure all written communications are proofread before they are transmitted or published and that they reflect the standards of an academic institution.
- Work across all departments, including Athletics and the Arts, to trumpet student activities and successes.
- Photograph all school events, happenings, traditions, etc. Attend and photograph all special events on and off campus.
- Develop and manage an integrated online presence on social media platforms; work across a variety of social media and communications platforms, report on results.
- Provide support to the Alumni and Development office by collaborating with the Director to Develop strategies to engage alumni and families.
- Create or direct a comprehensive publications program (concept, design, content, editorial, and production for paper and electronic communications) that reaches and influences the school’s target audiences including Stingray Taels, The Current, The Mariner, The Nautilus, Parent/Student Handbook, and the Annual Report.
- Shape and maintain the strategic and creative direction of the school’s website. Produce or direct all revisions to the website. Ensure website communications, such as the calendar, are accurate and match all other publications.
- Cultivate and maintain working relationships between the school and the media as well as other key community organizations; create and maintain an official point of contact for public information, under the Head’s supervision; write press releases.
- Cultivate volunteer efforts in support of communication and marketing goals.
- Supervise professional consultants contracted to address communication and marketing goals.
- Develop and implement a crisis management communication plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or a relevant field.
- 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications with independent schools or nonprofit organizations.
- Outstanding organizational and presentation skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Creative and artistic vision and direction.
- Experience in desktop publishing design and management of design production.
- Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, website content management. and design, and social media marketing.
- Demonstrated success as a confident problem solver.
- Proven track record as an independent and goal-oriented manager with a dedication to meeting deadlines.
How to Apply:
Gulf Stream School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School Gray Smith), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.
Gulfstream School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
Account Executive – BoardroomPR
BoardroomPR (South Florida, Orlando or Tampa, FL) is an award-winning PR agency with a fun and collaborative culture that offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunity for career development and advancement and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We provide traditional Public Relations, Social Media, and Digital Marketing Services to a diverse group of mainly B-to-B clients throughout Florida. While we are based in Ft. Lauderdale, we also have offices in Tampa and Orlando.
Currently, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Account Executive to join our company. In this role, you will work on a team with other AEs, account directors and C-suite management to service and support our clients.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working in-house or at a PR agency. We will also consider entry-level applicants if you can demonstrate strong written and verbal skills and an understanding of our business through previous internships. Current and former journalists from print or broadcast are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
+ Serve as the first or second point of contact for assigned client accounts.
+ Write press releases, story pitches and general PR copy.
+ Develop and manage multiple lists of media contacts and know how to build relationships with reporters, editors, bloggers, influencers and broadcast bookers and producers.
+ Support senior-level account managers/executives by providing account services such as conducting research, writing copy and press releases, distributing pitches and media alerts and coordinating interviews.
+ Pitch the media to secure favorable coverage for clients in local, regional, national and trade outlets.
+ Provide strategic counsel to clients, offering creative ideas and solutions to meet their PR and business needs.
+ Manage client expectations, ensuring deliverables are met on time
Requirements/Skills:
+ Bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
+ 1-3 years’ experience working in public relations either in-house or for an agency. Former journalists who desire a career in PR should also consider applying.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Enjoy working with the media and love following the news and trends.
+ Have a general understanding of social media and digital marketing.
+ Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
+ Proficiency in PR and media monitoring tools.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package includes paid holidays, paid vacation, personal days, health, dental and life insurance, a pension plan, and new business generation incentives.
Culture: We like to celebrate employee birthdays, gather for out-of-the-office team-building events and out of office get-togethers, community service projects, summer retreats, and annual holiday parties.
How to Apply: If you are interested, please send your resume to Todd Templin, Executive Vice President, ttemplin@boardroompr.com
Director, Communications – CSL Behring
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Job Description – Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for leading all employee and external communications efforts for CSL Plasma, including internal, external and digital communications and thought leadership. Serves as primary news media spokesperson on behalf of CSL Plasma.
+ Partners with CSL Plasma senior leaders to understand their priorities and develops and executes strategic, compelling and differentiated communications and brand programs that deliver on CSL Plasma and corporate objectives.
+ Oversees formulation and implementation of compelling communications and brand initiatives and engagement platforms that extend industry market leadership, support business/growth, respond/neutralize competitive challenges and guide issues and crisis management.
+ Ensures one, coordinated external and employee communications strategy and execution plan – aligned with CSL Plasma priorities. The leader will be responsible for ensuring all CSL Plasma external and employee communications are coordinated and resources are leveraged across business locations.
Job Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or closely related field; MBA or Master in Communications a plus.
+ 10+ years of progressive experience in private and/or public sector communications including external and employee communications is required.
+ Demonstrated experience in working with senior leadership, leading people and influencing stakeholders in matrixed global organization is highly desirable.
+ Proven capabilities to be a strategist who can also provide tactical execution.
+ Experience in Pharma/Biotech or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
Background: CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.
How to Apply: Please visit https://csl.recsolu.com/jobs/hAzRqsj-X7l2yUUlqv8G9Q