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| Posted: 2010-01-18 | Communications Director
Plymouth Church has reopened its search for a part time Communications Director, approximately 25 hours of work per week.
The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for Plymouth UCC. This position consults with staff members, ministers, and boards to enhance their work with internal and external audiences and coordinates all communications of the church’s overall messages.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in communications field or equivalent experience, knowledge of communications technology tools and vehicles, strong written and oral communications skills, and strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Design and layout experience is preferred. A Christian background is desired as well as the ability to identify closely with the mission, values, vision and priorities of Plymouth Church.
To apply, or for more information, please contact Jennifer Hines, Plymouth Church Director of Administration at 515-255-3149, ext. 19 or jhines@plymouthchurch.com |
| | Posted: 2010-01-18 | Public Relations Account Executive
McCormick Company – Des Moines IA, is seeking PR Account Executive with solid agency experience in Insurance, Agriculture or Corporate Communications. This person will work on a major insurance account as well as animal health and ag accounts
Responsibilities
- Maintaining vigorous account activity, using strategic PR plan as a framework
- Preparing a variety of written communication on behalf of clients including, press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, monthly newsletters, search-optimized Web site copy, internal communications and other materials as needed
- Creating and updating effective strategic public relations plans and presenting them at internal meetings, as well as client meetings
- Proactively pitch client and agency news stories to local and national print, online and broadcast media outlets
- Overseeing media contact lists and press materials including press kits, media training binders and other materials as needed
- Developing and executing media training and coaching for individual and group clients
- Collaborating with account managers to meet client objectives and provide clients with maximum ROI.
- Work cooperatively with all levels of staff and management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree (journalism, communications, ad/pr or marketing preferred)
- Exceptional media relations skills, with a proven record of accomplishment in consumer, trade and/or business media
- Current understanding of and experience in online public relations
- 5+ years of PR experience (agency setting preferred)
- Proven technical writing experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ideal candidate has a confident presence and business style and enjoys working with other talented professionals in a creative, collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Please submit resume and salary expectations to:
Beth Homann
Unison Resource/ McCormick Company
Beth.homann@unisonresource.com |
| | Posted: 2010-01-11 | Communications Manager 3
Wells Fargo Financial
Location: Des Moines, IA
The Communication Manager for Wells Fargo Financial (WFF) will develop, execute and evaluate internal and external communication strategies and materials that support WFF’s business needs and align with communications priorities set at the group and corporate levels. The manager will also lead WFF’s communications team and serve as a member of the Home and Consumer Finance Group/Card Services and Consumer Lending (HCFG/CSCL) communications executive team.
The Communication manager provides thought leadership and counsel for senior WFF management, develops communication strategies, standards and professional guidelines for the WFF communications team, continuously improves the effectiveness of communication channels and processes, and sets the overall direction for WFF’s internal and external communications to enhance the organization’s image, reputation and value proposition. This work includes partnering closely with WFF’s marketing, product support and human resources teams.
For more information or to apply for this position, visit www.wellsfargo.com/careers and reference requisition number 3331136.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of internal and external communications experience
Minimum 5 years of communications management or formal leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
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Hands on experience in working with senior leaders in designing, implementing and evaluating effective communications campaigns
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
Superior interpersonal communications skills
Proven team player with the ability to work individually and collaboratively on sensitive communication deliverables
Ability to excel and adapt in a goal oriented, fast paced environment with constant procedural changes
High level of attention to detail
Flexibility and proven ability to thrive in complex, fast-moving business environment
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Preferred Skills
Understanding of Financial Services
Advanced degree in communications or communications-related field
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