Job Opening

Ibis Communications 

Nashville, TN

Sr. Communications/Marketing Specialist

Job Type:         Full Time

Career Level: Experienced

Education:       Bachelor’s required.  Master’s Degree preferred (Business, Communications or English majors preferred, but not required)

Job Description/ Job summary:

• ·      Work closely with the Marketing team to brainstorm and strategize innovative solutions
• ·      Assist in the creation and coordination of marketing programs, events and launch activities for new products and brand maintenance programs
• ·         Manage multiple and/or cross-functional marketing and/or product development programs/projects and provide internal company communication and consulting on these programs
• ·         Develop program/project objectives and plans, and manage to a budget
• ·         Work with team to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
• ·         Provides oversight to program/project team members
• ·         Ensures that progress is tracked, monitored and reported in accordance with project plans
  • ·             Front line for editing
  • ·      Work with the press, crafting appropriate media pitches and follow up
  • ·      Assist in keeping departmental projects flowing and on schedule
  • ·      Provide support as necessary to team for special events
  • ·      Assist in national media outreach to maximize media coverage and develop strategic relationships
  • ·      Draft social media content calendar and assist with social media programs and monitoring
  • ·      Research and identify appropriate sponsorship and promotional opportunities
  • ·      Organize participation in industry events/awards programs

Ideal Qualifications:

• ·         4 or more years in a marketing position or project management position, or equivalent
• ·         Cross-functional project management experience and demonstrated leadership skills
• ·         Strong analytical, research and organization skills
• ·         Ability to prioritize and meet ever changing deadlines
  • ·       Media Relations:
  • ·      Communication skills: Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate to different audiences
  • ·      Management skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-quality manner while maintaining focus on longer term strategy and deliverables
  • ·      Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting with a range of staff members; willingness to work independently, in ad-hoc teams and with client teams
  • ·      Social media experience: Strong knowledge of social media strategies - including Facebook, Twitter and other new media technologies - including a strong understanding of analytical applications, is preferred
  • ·      Flexibility: Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; multi-task; shift priorities as needed; ability to blend communications knowledge and skills with content and organizational strategy   
  • ·      Excellent computer skills required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Internet including social media platforms
• Thanks!  Contact: mhowland@ibiscommunications.com