Director, Marketing & Communication
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I. Organization Summary
Founded in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating disparities within the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. Our primary focus areas are education, public health, economic empowerment and the environment.
Ii. Position Summary
The Director, Marketing and Communications will direct all aspects of marketing and communications for the department. They will provide visionary leadership to promote CBCF's programs and initiatives using innovative print, digital, and social media strategies to attract new participants, partners and supporters. They will communicate and market across multi-media platforms to increase community awareness and engagement; attract and inform stakeholders and supporters; and drive donor funding and individual giving support.
The Director will help to expand CBCF's reach and influence among its diverse stakeholder groups through creative imagery and storytelling via the use of videos, infographics, blogs; and key messaging to convey the organization's mission, goals, and success. The incumbent must be knowledgeable, enthusiastic and technically savvy to readily produce and populate information with insight and impact. They will oversee all communications and media strategy including website and social media. The successful candidate will be a functional marketing or communications expert with excellent verbal and written ability to engage diverse audiences in business, media, social and public relations communication. They will ensure a professional image and high-quality marketing deliverables; and must utilize target marketing, segmentation, and related data/reporting to drive results.
The Director will be a forward-thinking leader with exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail who sees what needs to be done and moves forward with the creative team and subject matter experts to help shape the messaging. The incumbent must have a strong work ethic and drive with impeccable project management skills that maximize efficiencies and execution of marketing deliverables; and possess budget and financial management experience. Nonprofit management experience is desirable. The position reports to the Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
Iii. Working Relationships
Iv. Specific Responsibilities
Develop, oversee and/or execute a comprehensive communication strategy to advance CBCF's mission, goals and objectives. Collaborate with the Resource Development, Programs, or other departments to streamline communication tactics, tailor programmatic content, and diversify funding opportunities through targeted messaging.Review all department communication. Write and edit copy for printed and digital communications, including but not limited to reports, media materials, CBCF website content, blogs, video scripts, annual reports, and copy for PSAs, marketing collateral (brochures) and other promotional products.Uniform messaging across departments to codify program information, research facts, and program goals and success to demonstrate a positive image of the CBCF to external and internal stakeholders. Work with program leads to facilitate ongoing updates and market positioning.Monitor coverage of the CBCF newspapers, industry publications, and blogs. Keep the CEO and Executive Communications team appraised of relevant information, and assist in formulating responses as needed. Serve as the on and off-the-record spokesperson for the organization, formulating media responses, solutions and follow-up in coordination with the Executive Communications team.Devise media plans with implementation timeline, execution steps, and content requirements. Oversee content, media, and production calendars to ensure timely delivery. Serve as the primary media point of contact, overseeing management of the Media email address and CBCF media hotline.Promote the foundation in local, national, and international markets by identifying newsworthy stories and pitching these to the appropriate media: print, radio, television, and online publications.Write news releases, media advisories, email pitches and other communication products for media consumption. Identify public policy issues in the media that can be leveraged to support CBCF's work. Pitch timely, newsworthy stories to the media. Cultivate strategic relationships with media reporters, journalists, producers and editors.Establish and execute a coordinated photography plan for CBCF's program and events that includes onsite photoshoot management as well as archiving, storing, promoting and sharing photos with stakeholders (Members of Congress, sponsors and partners).Team Development / Management
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach. Coach and provide constructive feedback to promote professional development and growth.Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning. Set objectives, establish priorities, and evaluate staff performance.Manage staff and consultant (s) and/or vendor(s) and related contract(s) in connection with large scale events.Create an environment supportive of equal employment opportunity.B. Additional Functions
Represent CBCF on important committees and task forces (internal and external).Effectively manage and balance administrative responsibilities and deliver against organization goals and objectives.Responsible for other duties and projects as assigned.
VI. SPECIFICATIONS
Founded in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating disparities within the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. Our primary focus areas are education, public health, economic empowerment and the environment.
Ii. Position Summary
The Director, Marketing and Communications will direct all aspects of marketing and communications for the department. They will provide visionary leadership to promote CBCF's programs and initiatives using innovative print, digital, and social media strategies to attract new participants, partners and supporters. They will communicate and market across multi-media platforms to increase community awareness and engagement; attract and inform stakeholders and supporters; and drive donor funding and individual giving support.
The Director will help to expand CBCF's reach and influence among its diverse stakeholder groups through creative imagery and storytelling via the use of videos, infographics, blogs; and key messaging to convey the organization's mission, goals, and success. The incumbent must be knowledgeable, enthusiastic and technically savvy to readily produce and populate information with insight and impact. They will oversee all communications and media strategy including website and social media. The successful candidate will be a functional marketing or communications expert with excellent verbal and written ability to engage diverse audiences in business, media, social and public relations communication. They will ensure a professional image and high-quality marketing deliverables; and must utilize target marketing, segmentation, and related data/reporting to drive results.
The Director will be a forward-thinking leader with exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail who sees what needs to be done and moves forward with the creative team and subject matter experts to help shape the messaging. The incumbent must have a strong work ethic and drive with impeccable project management skills that maximize efficiencies and execution of marketing deliverables; and possess budget and financial management experience. Nonprofit management experience is desirable. The position reports to the Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
Iii. Working Relationships
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- Directly Supervises:
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- Type of Supervision Received:
- Internal Relationships:
- External Relationships:
Iv. Specific Responsibilities
- Essential Functions
Develop, oversee and/or execute a comprehensive communication strategy to advance CBCF's mission, goals and objectives. Collaborate with the Resource Development, Programs, or other departments to streamline communication tactics, tailor programmatic content, and diversify funding opportunities through targeted messaging.Review all department communication. Write and edit copy for printed and digital communications, including but not limited to reports, media materials, CBCF website content, blogs, video scripts, annual reports, and copy for PSAs, marketing collateral (brochures) and other promotional products.Uniform messaging across departments to codify program information, research facts, and program goals and success to demonstrate a positive image of the CBCF to external and internal stakeholders. Work with program leads to facilitate ongoing updates and market positioning.Monitor coverage of the CBCF newspapers, industry publications, and blogs. Keep the CEO and Executive Communications team appraised of relevant information, and assist in formulating responses as needed. Serve as the on and off-the-record spokesperson for the organization, formulating media responses, solutions and follow-up in coordination with the Executive Communications team.Devise media plans with implementation timeline, execution steps, and content requirements. Oversee content, media, and production calendars to ensure timely delivery. Serve as the primary media point of contact, overseeing management of the Media email address and CBCF media hotline.Promote the foundation in local, national, and international markets by identifying newsworthy stories and pitching these to the appropriate media: print, radio, television, and online publications.Write news releases, media advisories, email pitches and other communication products for media consumption. Identify public policy issues in the media that can be leveraged to support CBCF's work. Pitch timely, newsworthy stories to the media. Cultivate strategic relationships with media reporters, journalists, producers and editors.Establish and execute a coordinated photography plan for CBCF's program and events that includes onsite photoshoot management as well as archiving, storing, promoting and sharing photos with stakeholders (Members of Congress, sponsors and partners).Team Development / Management
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach. Coach and provide constructive feedback to promote professional development and growth.Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning. Set objectives, establish priorities, and evaluate staff performance.Manage staff and consultant (s) and/or vendor(s) and related contract(s) in connection with large scale events.Create an environment supportive of equal employment opportunity.B. Additional Functions
Represent CBCF on important committees and task forces (internal and external).Effectively manage and balance administrative responsibilities and deliver against organization goals and objectives.Responsible for other duties and projects as assigned.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY/ACCOUNTABILITY
VI. SPECIFICATIONS
- Knowledge:
- Computer and Technical
- Skills and Abilities:
- Required Special Skills : The Director, Marketing and Communications must also possess the following special skills: effective communication of department deliverables to multiple constituents and stakeholders across a variety of mediums (internal and external); ability to effectively negotiate contracts and proposals, with consultants and vendors, for the maximum benefit of the CBCF; proven project management skills and experience in designing, managing and delivering high-quality projects on time; superb oral and written communication and presentation skills in a range of formats, to include briefings, reports, media, articles and blogs. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly recommended, but not required.
- Physical Requirements:
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