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Account Manager – Slatkow & Husak Public Relations

Summary:

Slatkow & Husak Public Relations (Delray Beach, FL) is a boutique PR, marketing support and communications strategy firm established in 1991. We are seeking a full-time account manager to work closely with company team members to direct public relations and marketing support efforts for the agency’s prestigious client roster. Visit www.SlatkowHusak.com to learn more.

Required Skills:

3-5 years of experience in PR, marketing/communications, journalism, and/or event management.
Documented, exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Seeking polished and effective communicator with thorough AP knowledge – please 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, arts and culture, 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 send resume and salary requirements to: Info@SlatkowHusak.com

Chief Communications Officer – PBC Tax Collector

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Job Description: The Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office (West Palm Beach, FL) is seeking an experienced Chief Communications Officer. This highly responsible position is accountable for the planning, coordination and execution of a strategic communication and outreach plan targeting specific external and internal audiences using of multiple communication channels.

Salary Range: $100,000—$140,000/annual

Job Requirements: The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred), at least ten years of progressively responsible strategic communications experience utilizing digital and print communications and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in an established communications division.

Position Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this position is to provide for the planning, development, and evaluation of specific external and internal communications for the Tax Collector’s Office. An employee allocated to this job classification is responsible for coordinating a communications plan, including the agency’s internet site, social media platforms, external publications, internal communications, public education and community outreach activities, and traditional & non-traditional media relations. The position insures the integrity, consistency and alignment of Tax Collector communications, as well as cost efficiency with respect to time and application of current technologies.

Essential Functions:

+ Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates communication plans.

+ Plans, designs, monitor and measures communications strategies to ensure effectiveness and understanding of all activities and initiatives.

+ Ensures all communication initiatives engage Tax Collector’s Office stakeholders and clients.

+ Plans the development, writing, design, content editing and layout of internal and external publications including but not limited to :

+ Tax Planner & Guide To Services

+ Tax Collector’s digital platforms including public web site, intranet and social media sites

+ Digital Publications

+ Business Line publications and collateral

+ Video production and releases

+ Oversees coordination of public affairs activities, including governmental relations, educational outreach, client and stakeholder data collection/management and community awareness and involvement ventures and campaigns.

+ Develops and maintains communications policy that encompasses media relations and all social media platforms. Acts as organization’s point of contact for all media inquiries and Client Advocate requests.

+ Oversees media communications and initiatives, including Editorial Board meetings, interactive media forums and blogs.

+ Oversees research, development, writing and distribution of certain executive level communications including public comments, written communications and position papers.

+ Communicates with internal departments prior to publication to ensure integrity of content and alignment with agency’s strategic initiatives. Engages with service centers and other front line departments to develop client focused communication.

+ Monitors control of expenses to ensure budget integrity.

+ Participates as a member of the agency’s Senior Leadership Team offering input and support on agency initiatives, including support of the agency’s status as an Essential Service.

+ Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.

+ Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; conducts staff training in proper accounting processes and procedures. Plans and oversees professional development opportunities for department staff.

+ Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures as well as the Mission, Vision and Values of the agency; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

+ Performs other related duties as required, including support of the agency’s status as an Essential Service.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Tax Collector

Supervisory Responsibilities:

+ Oversees the overall execution, mission, and efficacy of the Communications program and Communications Office Staff.

+ Collaborates with appropriate departmental managers to facilitate performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred), supplemented by at least ten years of progressively responsible strategic communications experience utilizing digital and print communications and at least five years of progressively responsible management experience in an established communications division. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Critical Competencies for Success:

Information Analysis

+ Ability to gather, review and analyze data and written correspondence

+ Ability to interpret data and information to support timely, reasoned decisions

Interpersonal Skills

+ Strong commitment to client service (internal and external)

+ Ability to communicate complex thoughts, ideas and concepts effectively to ensure understanding

+ Self-motivated and results-oriented; a self-starter driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment

+ Demonstrates a sense of urgency and commitment to achieve goals

+ Takes initiative to pro-actively address client concerns and issues

Agility

+ Ability to be adaptable to procedural changes and statutory interpretations

+ Thrives in a fast paced service culture and is tenacious about achieving operational excellence

Learning

+ Proactively continues growth by seeking opportunities to learn new things

+ Uses a “lessons learned” approach in evaluating activities

+ Puts new concepts and information to use quickly

Teamwork

+ Works cooperatively with others

+ Listens and is open to team members ideas

+ Offers constructive feedback

+ Provides assistance when asked

Relationship with Tax Collector

+ Diligently completes a monthly report and submits it in a timely manner for review by the Tax Collector

+ Assists, supports, and plays instrumental role in championing the agency’s initiatives and goals

Conflict Resolution

+ Addresses all conflicts, grievances, and concerns by applying an “up the ladder” approach to allow for swift internal conflict resolution

Attendance Policy

+ Punctuality and regular in-person attendance are essential to the successful operation of Tax Collector’s Office. Excessive absenteeism or tardiness may subject the Chief Communications Officer to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. All Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office employees are considered essential workers under Department of Homeland Security guidelines and may be required to report to work in specific emergency circumstances.

Work Conditions:

Physical Ability

+ Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

+ Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors

+ Essential functions are regularly performed without

How to Apply: For more information and application instructions, please visit www.pbctax.com.

Marketing Manager – City of Boynton Beach

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Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to plan, develop and implement the City’s marketing and public communications programs and strategies with limited supervision by the Marketing and Public Communications Director.

Essential Functions: The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

+ Plans, develops, implements, and distributes effective public information, communications and marketing programs to inform and educate residents, businesses and community groups on the City’s policy decisions, services, meetings, programs, events and educational campaigns in unique visual manners consistent with the City’s branding.

+ Utilizes and integrates multiple channels of public communications to maximize the distribution of information to all audiences of the City, leveraging their resources for additional dissemination. These include, but are not limited to, print, broadcast, social media platforms, video, advertising, presentations, speeches, and appearances.

+ Ensures consistency and efficiency in the execution and distribution of the City’s message and that all communications and that content is understandable, meaningful and relevant to each defined target audience(s). Delivers public information consistent with the City’s brand.

+ Coordinates across and among departments to identify synergies and leverage all public communications methods deployed by departments. Train and coach content managers on the execution of quality content.

+ Authors and/or edits public communications including, but not limited to, printed and promotional materials, publications and collateral, i.e. brochures, fliers, posters, postcards, press releases and articles, annual reports, letters, speeches and presentations, social media and multi-media sources and email newsletters.

+ Creates and executes all marketing plans for City events and City sponsored events and identifies opportunities for City collaboration of events. Serves on event planning committees.

+ Collaborates with the Information Technology Department and staff on the continual development of an innovative customer-driven Drupal website.

+ Applies visionary and technical expertise to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive, robust and dynamic public communications plan to brand the City as a national leader in forward-thinking public communications.

+ Develops key performance indicators and measures the success of all digital communications, including websites. Collects, analyzes and provides written reports on City’s digital communications. Evaluates the costs/benefits of online and multimedia applications and technologies and recommends emerging technologies and related budget(s).

+ Responds to residents, business and community group concerns or inputs and provides follow-up information.

+ Assists in the preparation of RFQs, RFPs and quotes. Serves as point-of-contact for outside contractual service providers related to public communications.

+ Collects, analyzes and provides written reports on City’s marketing messages and provides recommendations to increase effectiveness and reach.

+ Supports Director in media relations activities, assisting with message development, media outreach and media response. Serves as a media spokesperson in the absence of Director.

+ Develops and monitors the City’s marketing and public communications standards and policies.

+ Presents public information at meetings and partners with groups to provide and exchange information.

+ Serves on Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Public Information Officer’s Team.

+ Operates a motor vehicle to attend meetings and other work-related functions.

+ Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, journalism, communications, public relations, information technology, or a closely related field.

+ Five (5) years of experience in digital media, website development, television programming, broadcast journalism, marketing, communications, public affairs or public information.

+ Possess (or obtain within 14 days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, journalism, communications, public relations, information technology, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to develop and implement established goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

+ Ability to meet program objectives including timetable deliverables and work plans.

+ Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information and recommend effective courses of action.

+ Ability to operate a computer, camera and other related communication programs.

+ Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to work effectively with employees, residents, businesses, schools, and community groups.

+ Ability to serve as the media contact for municipal government in the absence of the Director.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects.

+ Ability to evaluate marketing operations and recommend improvements.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and convey ideas persuasively in concise, organized, and professional manner.

+ Ability to work under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

+ Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and tactfulness.

+ Knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in marketing and public communications.

+ Knowledge of PC Network Environments.

+ Knowledge of municipal principals and best practices of media relations and public communications.

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of website content writing and design.

+ Skilled in the writing, designing and production of publications.

+ Skilled in event marketing and development.

Apply Online: https://bit.ly/BB20MM2

Social Media Content Specialist – Broward Health

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Social Media Content Specialist - Broward Health

BROWARD HEALTH – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Title: Social Media Content Specialist (#38949)

Background:

Broward Health is Broward County’s largest healthcare services provider and is one of the nation’s top public health systems. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with weekend requirements as needed.

Job Summary:

The Social Media Content Specialist is responsible for creating and producing optimized content to expand the system’s digital presence and drive consumer engagement across social media channels. This position is directly responsible for overseeing and implementing the social strategy for the external digital brand of Broward Health, and will share insights on key trends and themes that shape the digital landscape. Responsibilities will include content generation, competitive research, delivery of KPI targets and reporting. This role is also responsible for responding quickly to company initiatives, reviews and helping ensure brand reputation management.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor degree in communications, advertising, or related field.

+ 3-5 years of related experience, including end-to-end campaign execution on all social platforms.

+ Experience in a healthcare or corporate setting preferred.

+ Light design and video editing skills a plus.

How to Apply:

Please visit:

https://careers.browardhealth.org/job/11696906/social-media-content-specialist-fort-lauderdale-fl/

Marketing & Development Administrative Manager – Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

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Marketing & Development Administrative Manager - Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Scope: This is a full-time, exempt position and serves as a key team member responsible for supporting the Marketing and Development Team. This includes assisting with special events, supporting and improving fundraising efforts, along with managing a robust integrated digital and social media campaign. Candidate will have: a high level of professionalism, flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivation, an ability to work independently, attention to detail, networking and organizational skills. This position reports to the Director of Development and includes frequent interaction with the public, board of directors, staff members, donors, vendors, and volunteers. This 40-hour per week, full-time position, occasionally requires some evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions:

+ Assists with all development, fundraising, and special events

+ Maintains event and donor database; all information recorded within the database is expected to be accurate and up-to-date

+ Performs any range of department administrative assignments or special projects

+ Participates in any variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain a high level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies

+ Coordinates donor visits and tours

+ Designs, builds and maintains digital and social media presence by identifying and developing human services testimonials, success stories, and organizational recognition

+ Uses various digital and photographic equipment, software, and techniques

Knowledge & Skills:

+ Bachelor degree in Marketing, Public Relations or similar field, or 5+ years of similar equivalent work experience.

+ Demonstrable experience in fundraising, leading and managing databases, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns.

+ Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences of donor and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate.

+ Proficiency in Digital and all Social Media platforms, Video, Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications and donor management software (Raisers Edge)

+ Knowledge of digital and photographic equipment.

Experience, Abilities & Qualifications:

+ A minimum of 5+ years office related experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office, along with donor management software experience (Raisers Edge), digital and photographic equipment.

+ Previous administrative assistant or customer service experience

+ Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and able to work independently or as an active team member

+ Must have excellent time and project management with the ability to work under extreme pressure

+ Must be a self-starter, an independent problem solver and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization

+ Have outstanding communication skills – both oral and written along with professional phone etiquette and polished presentation

+ Have organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities

+ Have high degree of discretion dealing with confidential and sensitive information with integrity

+ Ability to multi- task and establish priorities with the ability to work in faced paced office and have the flexibility to change direction as needed to meet deadlines

+ Knowledge of general office machines and telephone systems.

+ Flexibility and a willingness to perform other duties as requested, including willingness and ability to stay late on occasion and maintain a positive attitude

+ Maintain digital and social media portfolios on web site and social media for robust postings

+ Occasionally speak to businesses and community groups to raise awareness and for advocacy.

+ Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record for insurability under company insurance and ability to travel to outlying locations.

How to Apply:

Send resumes by September 14 to: MFlack@gulfstreamgoodwill.org