Manager, Marketing & Communications

Who we are:

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change around the most pressing issues in America. Since the non-profit’s founding, the 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, A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Love Has No Labels, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more. With a current focus on mental health, gun violence prevention, the opioid epidemic, skill-based hiring and other critical issues, the Ad Council’s national campaigns encompass advertising and media content, ground game and community efforts, trusted messenger and influencer engagement, and employer programs, among other innovative strategies to move the needle on the most important issues of the day.

Job Summary:

The Ad Council is looking for a Manager, Marketing & Communications who will play a key role in creating, crafting and driving the overarching communications strategies for the Ad Council’s social impact campaigns.

The position will focus on managing PR and social media strategies (both B2B and B2C) to extend the reach and impact of national social impact campaigns which address some of the most critical social issues facing our country.

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 and PR trends, and is passionate about social change.

The compensation for this position is within the range of $72,500 – $82,500 annually (based on experience level). The compensation package also includes an annual incentive, comprehensive benefit offerings, and generous paid time off.

 What You’ll Do:

• Manages the development and implementation of PR/social media programs designed to extend the reach of social good issues, including leading brainstorms, drafting plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics.
• Counsels clients and cross-functional Ad Council teams on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies.
• Writes press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts.
• Assists with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters and potential spokespeople, compiling reporting, and updating project progress.
• Identifying, onboarding, and helping to manage external agencies, vendors and partners for media relations, social media channel management, and other types of programs.
• Works cross-functionally on campaigns and special projects.
• Travels occasionally to support in-person campaign launches and for team time/events.
• Various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, etc.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in media, marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, and branding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – can adjust copy to various audiences/media
• Social Media and PR savvy – fluency with public relations tactics and deliverables and social strategies across a range of platforms
• Keen strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Great self-management ability – organized and detail-oriented with a capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Team player – ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff within and outside of the department
• Commitment to being part of creating, maintaining, and improving a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace
• Passion for social good causes, volunteering, and/or philanthropy a plus
• Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office applications

What you’ll get:

All full-time Ad Council employees are eligible for:

• Full remote work arrangements; Robust and flexible time off; Parental/Caregiver leave; Health days.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans; Health and Flexible Savings benefit; Reimbursement toward health and wellness expenses; Additional insurances for your spouse/children/pets.
• Participation in the Ad Council 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous annual company contributions.
• Professional and skill-based development opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement.

What we’re committed to:

At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Diversity is the foundation of our work and allows us to reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief, but our duty, to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true, measurable, and life-changing impact on the most important issues facing our country today.

The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.

The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below.

How to reach us:

To apply online: https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team

Email: ([email protected])

Fax (212) 922-1676

or

Ad Council

Attn: People Operations Team

815 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor

New York, NY 10017