Ad Council
Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee)
Ad Council, New York, New York, us, 10261
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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-profits founding, the organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the countrys 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 Councils 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
Due to the nature of the role, we are only considering applicants who live within close proximity to NYC.
The Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications(Contract Employee) is responsible for supporting and driving communication strategies for the Ad Council brand and its social impact campaigns. You will serve as a gatekeeper of the Ad Council written narrative by helping to position Ad Council work through thought leadership articles and events and by supporting the development of key marketing communications across relevant Ad Council campaigns.
You will help identify and manage the right, targeted tactics that can truly surround an issue, reach an audience and make a difference in our world whether its drafting pitches that will book stories at top-tier outlets like Today and the New York Times, writing speeches and talking points for top industry executives and Ad Council stakeholders, or weighing in on strategy for our partner PR, social and digital agencies.
This position is perfect if you have strong written and oral communication skills, have an appetite for learning the latest in PR and social media trends and are passionate about social change.
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, paid semi-monthly. Contract employees will be eligible to participate in limited benefits and paid time off. We are also open to this role being a fully remote position.
What youll do:
Thought Leadership:
Assisting with researching and identifying industry speaking engagements for Ad Council thought leaders.Researching and drafting talking points for events and panels at conferences like SXSW, Davos, Cannes Lions, and Advertising Week.Assist in ideating, project managing and drafting blog posts for AdCouncil.org.Stay on top of industry news and trends and helping determine how to position internal activities and projects so that theyre relevant to the wider news cycleAssist with the production of partner case studies, videos, and award submissions.Lead data entry for the thought leadership team, including updating fields in Salesforce, Smartsheets and Asana.Assist with day-to-day activities, including scheduling partner calls, fielding social graphics, etc.
PR & Social Media:
Assisting the team in the development and implementation of PR/social media programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of a social good issue, including participating in brainstorms, draftin g plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics.Counseling Ad Council campaign managers and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies.Drafting press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts.Assisting with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, bloggers and potential spokespeople.Provide in-person support for priority speaking engagements, as needed.
General:
Identifying, onboarding, and helping to manage external agencies, vendors and partners for content production, media relations and other types of programsResponsible for various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, managing Salesforce entries, etc.
What Youll Bring:
1+ years experience in a social m
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-profits founding, the organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the countrys 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 Councils 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
Due to the nature of the role, we are only considering applicants who live within close proximity to NYC.
The Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications(Contract Employee) is responsible for supporting and driving communication strategies for the Ad Council brand and its social impact campaigns. You will serve as a gatekeeper of the Ad Council written narrative by helping to position Ad Council work through thought leadership articles and events and by supporting the development of key marketing communications across relevant Ad Council campaigns.
You will help identify and manage the right, targeted tactics that can truly surround an issue, reach an audience and make a difference in our world whether its drafting pitches that will book stories at top-tier outlets like Today and the New York Times, writing speeches and talking points for top industry executives and Ad Council stakeholders, or weighing in on strategy for our partner PR, social and digital agencies.
This position is perfect if you have strong written and oral communication skills, have an appetite for learning the latest in PR and social media trends and are passionate about social change.
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, paid semi-monthly. Contract employees will be eligible to participate in limited benefits and paid time off. We are also open to this role being a fully remote position.
What youll do:
Thought Leadership:
Assisting with researching and identifying industry speaking engagements for Ad Council thought leaders.Researching and drafting talking points for events and panels at conferences like SXSW, Davos, Cannes Lions, and Advertising Week.Assist in ideating, project managing and drafting blog posts for AdCouncil.org.Stay on top of industry news and trends and helping determine how to position internal activities and projects so that theyre relevant to the wider news cycleAssist with the production of partner case studies, videos, and award submissions.Lead data entry for the thought leadership team, including updating fields in Salesforce, Smartsheets and Asana.Assist with day-to-day activities, including scheduling partner calls, fielding social graphics, etc.
PR & Social Media:
Assisting the team in the development and implementation of PR/social media programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of a social good issue, including participating in brainstorms, draftin g plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics.Counseling Ad Council campaign managers and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies.Drafting press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts.Assisting with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, bloggers and potential spokespeople.Provide in-person support for priority speaking engagements, as needed.
General:
Identifying, onboarding, and helping to manage external agencies, vendors and partners for content production, media relations and other types of programsResponsible for various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, managing Salesforce entries, etc.
What Youll Bring:
1+ years experience in a social m