[Remote] Assistant Manager Marketing Communications (Contract Employee)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization that focuses on social impact campaigns. They are seeking an Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee) to create and manage communications strategies, particularly in social media and PR, to enhance the reach of their campaigns. Responsibilities • Assist 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, drafting plans, and project managing day-to-day implementation of tactics. • Update Ad Council campaign managers and clients on public relations and social media activities, opportunities, and strategies. • Draft press releases, talking points, pitches, speeches, blog posts, and social media posts. • Assist with day-to-day activities such as background research on reporters, bloggers and potential spokespeople. • Various administrative duties including processing SOWs, tracking billings, etc. • Collaborate with our website content team to make minor content changes in our CMS. • Ideate, draft and manage approvals for social media content for the Ad Council brand (primary channels include LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram). Support management of editorial calendar, coverage of tentpole brand events, and other special projects. • Travels occasionally (5%) to support in-person campaign launches, thought leadership opportunities, content shoots, and team time/events. Skills • 1+ years’ experience in a social media, corporate communications, public relations, journalism or another relevant role • 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 • Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office and Google applications • Passion for social good causes, volunteering, and/or philanthropy a plus Benefits • Limited benefits • Paid time off Company Overview • The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job