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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

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

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

 Preferred Skills

Understanding of Financial Services

Advanced degree in communications or communications-related field

Marketing Manager, Customer Acquisition, Dice Holdings, Inc.

Dice Holdings, Inc. has an immediate need for a Marketing Manager, Customer Acquisition, in the Urbandale, Iowa office. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a customer-focused marketing strategy by implementing projects related to customer acquisition as directed by Marketing Director and reporting on progress to project goals.

Essential Functions:

• Accountable for the strategic and hands-on management of large account marketing and special projects, with heavy emphasis on writing, for five brands.
• Organization, coordination, and execution of specific marketing projects and initiatives related to large accounts (national accounts sold by any sales channel).
• Write sales collateral, PowerPoint content, emails and direct mail content, introduction letters, webinar scripts, presentation scripts, presentation follow-up letters, video scripts, online/website blurbs, etc.
• Work with a graphic designer to design sales support pieces according to pre-approved branding guidelines. 
• Extract pertinent data from internal and external sources and uses it to benefit marketing efforts for individual accounts, contacts and reps.
• Is a subject matter expert and able to address the specific needs of large accounts by segment, by individual account, and often by individual contact, with the ability to anticipate their needs and the needs of the different sales channels and individual salespeople working to sell, renew or retain them.
• Place articles/blurbs/other content related to large accounts on social media sites where HR managers and recruiters with large accounts go. 
• Travel as necessary to become immersed in the large account experience and the needs of the sales reps calling on these large accounts.  Travel at the request of the VP of Sales - as necessary - to win, renew or retain large accounts.
• Meet regularly and proactively with the executives and managers responsible for each sales channel.  Works to develop a close, trusting bond based on solid marketing performance with large accounts.
• Keep current on marketing trends – especially those related to large accounts.  Knows what research is available on the Internet; attends seminars, webinars and classes, and reads books/reports/analyses as necessary to continually look for new opportunities to learn more about large accounts and how to market most effectively to them.
• Set implementation schedule for projects, including start date, status reporting date, and completion date.  Coordinate with all appropriate individuals, departments and vendors as necessary to achieve objectives.
• Provide written status reports on project progress to director and other relevant company personnel.  Proactively communicate project status to all concerned parties.
• Identify barriers to project completion and brings these to supervisor’s attention.
• Act as liaison between Marketing and other company departments
• Regular attendance:  Normal business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. but position may require longer hours for extended periods of time  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with marketing and sales channel members, as well as other departments and vendors, in a goal-oriented, non-political manner.
• Perform duties of subordinate staff when necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Marketing or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years B2B marketing experience with online expertise.
• Strong writing expertise.
• Strong creative and design expertise.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external resources including ad agency, freelance writers, designers and other vendors from a strategic and tactical perspective.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive, energetic attitude fundamental in leading prospect and customer-focused initiatives.
• Previous experience in B2B Fortune 1000 sales a plus.

Qualified candidates should send resume to:
Dice Human Resources
4101 NW Urbandale Drive
Urbandale, IA 50322
Fax: 515-313-2347
HR@dice.com