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Account Executive – The Moore Agency

Background: Moore is looking for an Account Executive to join our South Florida-based team. Headquartered in Tallahassee, Moore is a fast-growing, award-winning marketing and communications form. Moore’s nearly 30 years of client servicing includes Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit alike across all industries and geographies.

Ideal candidates will have experience and/or interest in public relations and communications, and preferably should have taken key public relations courses, including PR writing. We are looking for candidates who are team-oriented, have a positive attitude, are motivated and ready to learn (and have fun).

What You’ll Be Doing: Managing the day-to-day marketing and communications needs of local and statewide clients with an emphasis on account management, and public media relations.

Activities Include:

Managing project timelines and ensuring deliverables are completed on time
Identifying and researching media outlets and reporters
Writing media materials and drafting media lists
Pitching stories to media outlets
Assisting at press conferences and other special events
Assembling media kits and other event materials
Conducting research for current and prospective clients
Media monitoring and preparing client reports
Social media content development and posting
Participating in staff / client meetings and brainstorms
Assisting in administrative office duties
Traveling throughout Florida representing high-profile clients is needed on occasion

Skills Required:

Clear communication skills
Ability to prioritize while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent writing skills
Attention to detail/accuracy
Ability to work with a variety of team members
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to anticipate issues and roadblocks and find solutions

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree
1-3+ years’ experience
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

How to Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume, along with 2-3 writing samples to Amanda Peterson at amandap@themooreagency.com with “Account Executive” in the subject line.

Senior Account Manager – Slatkow & Husak PR

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Summary: Slatkow & Husak Public Relations (Palm Beach, FL) is a boutique PR, marketing support and communications strategy firm established in 1991. We are seeking a full-time Senior Account Manager to work closely with company team members to direct public relations and marketing support efforts for the agency’s prestigious client roster. Day-to-day office work is remote, but in-person client meetings and event attendance require South Florida residence. Visit www.SlatkowHusak.com to learn more about our firm and clients.

Required Skills:

+ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in PR, communications or journalism.

+ Documented, exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Seeking polished and effective communicator with thorough AP knowledge – must send writing samples.

+ Strategic thinker.

+ Ability to work independently, provide follow-through, show meticulous attention to detail and meet deadlines.

+ Strong project management, organizational and administrative capabilities.

+ Ability to define issues, diagnose problems, provide solution-based recommendations and take ownership and responsibility for issues and decisions.

+ Proven track record of successfully working with print, broadcast, online and social media to generate publicity through pitching and media relationships—strong focus on Florida (especially Palm Beach County), arts and culture, health and sciences, philanthropic and retail earned media.

+ Proficiency in social media including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

+ Ability to attend client’s evening and weekend events, and early morning live remotes.

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume, along with 2-3 writing samples to info@SlatkowHusak.com

Public Relations Assistant (part-time) – The Moore Agency

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Background: The Moore Agency is seeking a part-time employee for its South Florida-based team to work 20-24 hours per week as a public relations assistant. Headquartered in Tallahassee, the Moore Agency is an award-winning integrated marketing and communications firm. Moore’s nearly 30 years of client servicing includes Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits alike across all industries and geographies.

Requirements: Ideal candidates will have an educational background, experience and/or interest in public relations and communications, and preferably should have taken key public relations courses, including PR writing. We are looking for candidates who have a good attitude, enjoy working in teams, are motivated and ready to learn and have fun.

Responsibilities:

Identifying and researching media outlets and reporters
Writing media materials and drafting media lists
Pitching stories to media outlets
Assisting at press conferences and other special events
Assembling media kits and other event materials
Conducting research for current and prospective clients
Media monitoring and preparing client reports
Social media content development and posting
Participating in staff / client meetings and brainstorms
Assisting in administrative office duties

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume, along with 2-3 writing samples to Meredith Westheimer, Senior Director, at: Meredithw@themooreagency.com

Associate Director of Development Communications – Florida Atlantic University

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Salary: $75,000-$80,000 per year

Summary of Responsibilities:

+ Serves as the primary writer and editor for the Division of Institutional Advancement, ensuring that all solicitation and stewardship materials meet the highest possible standards for editorial quality, while conveying a consistent brand message. In collaboration with the Division’s leadership, development officers, deans, faculty and staff, the Associate Director’s main responsibility is to develop customized proposals for individual, corporate and foundation donors, and creative communication for internal and external stakeholders to foster awareness of the impact of giving and inspire philanthropy.

+ Manages the proposal development process from inception through submission. Organizes research, conducts interviews, writes, edits, obtains necessary approvals, measures results, and adjusts as needed. Oversees routing of proposals among appropriate University constituents.

+ Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to write and edit content for development communications, including case statements, impact statements, summaries of research and signature programs, key messages and talking points, and other giving-related writing needs, in accordance with accepted stylistic standards, to support Advancement Communications.

+ Edits solicitation and stewardship materials, such as direct mail pieces and select gift acknowledgements, and endowment reports prepared by Annual Giving and Donor Relations.

+ Identifies story ideas, writes letters, donor stories, articles and other traditional and digital communication pieces focused on the significance of philanthropy and engagement with Florida Atlantic.

+ Writes and updates copy for the Institutional Advancement website and other electronic platforms focused on the impact of giving to Florida Atlantic.

+ Ensures quality control of written materials for the Institutional Advancement Division.

+ Communicates directly with Communications staff on project status, needs and expected deadlines.

+ Works with College development officers on developing communication tools to assist in fundraising for their college/unit.

+ Provides leadership support to student interns.

+ Keeps abreast of fundraising, communication and digital communication best practices.

+ Protects confidential information.

+ Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience required.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in advancement in higher education or K-12 education.

+ Experience with capital/comprehensive campaign communications.

+ Knowledge of development terminology and fundraising activities.

+ Excellent project management skills and ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines.

+ Superior verbal and written communication skills with knowledge of AP style.

+ Highly organized and detail oriented with a service-oriented approach.

+ Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse audience of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and University community partners and friends.

+ Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues.

+ Willingness to work collaboratively as a member of the Institutional Advancement/ Foundation team, participate enthusiastically in the life of the University.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

+ Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

+ Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

+ Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

+ A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

How to Apply:

Please visit:

https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/job/Boca-Raton/Associate-Director-of-Development-Communications_REQ13504

Communications Specialist – Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

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Position Summary

The Communications Specialist is responsible for researching, writing, fact checking, editing and proofreading written communications for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. In consultation and collaboration with Brand Marketing & Communications, Development Services and FRD teams, the Communications Specialist supports Federation’s mission by ensuring consistent messaging in direct response marketing and donor stewardship communications, as well as other institutional and program specific communications priorities. This position reports to the Reports to Director, Communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with creative team to maintain and continually reinforce Federation’s messaging, brand and voice.
Develop compelling and persuasive fundraising appeal copywriting deployed through direct mail, email, telemarketing and various digital channels.
Write, edit, proofread and serve as internal consultant for program and event materials including event invitations, leadership event remarks, print collateral, outreach communications, and web/digital updates.
Utilize communications expertise to implement short, succinct, compelling work product that reflects the personality of the organization and leverages impact data, program and partner information, and donor and beneficiary stories.
Obtain content for writing assignments through consistent interaction with staff and lay leaders as well as agencies, synagogues, and other constituencies, and translate it into clear, brief, and powerful messaging that resonates with target audiences.
Work closely with the CEO and other senior managers to produce custom acknowledgments, correspondence and other critical major donor communications as needed.
Work with Multimedia Communications Manager to promote Mosaic, Federation’s magazine-style television show, including advertising, e-News articles and social media posts.
Work with Sr. Director, Brand Marketing & Communications and Community Campaign Manager to write direct response letters, acknowledgements and correspondence for Mosaic underwriters and guests.
Adapt messaging across multiple platforms, including print, online and video, as well as advertising copy, email blasts, marketing collateral and social media platforms.
Support strategic Marketing plans pertaining to public relations, communications, advertising, and social media.
Interpret projects briefs to understand project requirements and collaborate with designers, project coordinator & other professionals on marketing projects.
Support the Brand Marketing & Communications team’s commitment to customer service, helping to uphold reputation of Marketing department as a problem solver, strategic thinker and collaborative partner.
Work with SVP Marketing & Strategic Initiatives and Sr. Director, Brand Marketing & Communications to write communications related to emergency situations, corporate sponsorships and special projects.
Other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at the Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will and this job description is not an employment contract and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.

Qualifications and Success Factors

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2-4 years writing sales/marketing copy for an advertising agency or marketing agency or working as a copywriter in a dynamic product or service marketing organization.
Outstanding written and oral communications skills; editing and proofreading a must.
Ability to blend technical writing skills with a familial, conversational tone, voice and personality and to adapt writing style to target audience.
Ability to thrive in a professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented work environment while comfortable working independently as needed.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and operate effectively in a culture of rapid change.
Demonstrate ability to think strategically, solve problems, use sound judgement and make decisions and recommendations.
Creative, passionate and curious thinker.
Strong organizational skills required.
Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong knowledge of AP writing-style.
Functional level of computer knowledge to comfortably adapt to organization’s database and business automation software tools.
Desire to contribute in a meaningful way to a growing and thriving non-profit business.
Ability to infuse Jewish culture, values, traditions, and history, particularly relating to Israel, into his/her work.

Note: The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply

To apply online, please email your resume and cover letter to: HRrsvp@jewishpalmbeach.org.

No Calls, Please.