the Ad Council

the Ad Council

Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee)

United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Ad Council is looking for an Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee) who will play a key role in creating, crafting and driving the overarching marketing and communications strategies for the Ad Council's social impact campaigns.
  • This means that, while the position is at all times one of "at will employment", the Ad Council anticipates at present that the employment length would be approximately 6 months with the possibility to extend the contract.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the team in the development and implementation of integrated PR, social media and influencer programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of multiple social good efforts, including participating in brainstorms, drafting plans and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics.
  • Execute and project manage various campaign activations collaboratively, efficiently and transparently.
  • Assist with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, influencers and potential partners or spokespeople.

Requirements

  • Experience with MS Office, Asana, Slack and Google applications.

Nice to have

  • Passion for social good causes, volunteering and/or philanthropy a plus.

Compensation

  • and Length of Engagement
  • This is a contract employee role.
  • This means that, while the position is at all times one of "at will employment", the Ad Council anticipates at present that the employment length would be approximately 6 months with the possibility to extend the contract.
  • The compensation for this position is $5,250 monthly (overtime eligible), paid semi-monthly.
  • We are also open to this being a remote position, though some travel may be required depending on location.
  • Occasional travel to support in-person campaign launches, thought leadership opportunities, content shoots, annual fundraiser and team gatherings/events.

Benefits

  • Contract employees will be eligible to participate in limited benefits and paid time off.

Company info

  • The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change.
  • For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns - Smokey Bear, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.
  • This position is perfect for someone who has strong written and oral communication skills, is a great project manager, has an appetite for learning the latest in social media, influencer and PR trends, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaboration with cross-functional teammates and is passionate about social change.
  • Compensation and Length of Engagement
  • This is a contract employee role.
  • The compensation for this position is $5,250 monthly (overtime eligible), paid semi-monthly.
  • We are also open to this being a remote position, though some travel may be required depending on location.
  • Proactively update Ad Council colleagues and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities and strategies.
  • Draft press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters and other communications materials for external and internal audiences.

Equal opportunity

  • The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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