Position Description: This position will manage and implement proactive and responsive communications campaigns for multiple accounts, including: Designing and implementing direct and grass roots marketing campaigns, conducting media relations outreach to mainstream, Christian, and Catholic outlets; writing communications materials, and provide general public relations counsel and services to the firm’s clients, as needed. There is some travel associated with this position. Ideal candidate will have experience as a Director of Communications for a Catholic or Pro-Life organization, diocese or institution.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Media Relations: Developing media relations plans and strategies for clients, writing media materials, regular contact with media representatives, and pitching story and interview ideas. Will also coordinate and produce press conferences, media events, and publicity tours.
2. Marketing Communications: Developing marketing and new media strategies for clients, writing materials, assisting in design of promo materials, implementing grass roots outreach strategies, and coordinating speaking engagements.
3. Writing: Write news releases, op-eds, speeches, brochures, ad copy, and other materials, as needed.
4. Account Management: Manage multiple client accounts, including the monitoring of communications plans, and management of day-to-day account details.
5. Communications Planning: Develop strategic and operational communications plans for clients and assist in the assessment of communications programs.
6. Direct Marketing and Advertising: Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies for clients, as needed.
Core Proficiencies:
1. A minimum of three years experience in agency, corporate, or non-profit public relations, and/or advertising, journalism, or news reporting.
2. Prior experience working for a Catholic organization, diocese or institution, or in the alternative an educational background that involves the study of the key teachings of the Catholic Church, its organizational structure and history.
3. Proficiency in news, promotional, and editorial writing.
4. An understanding of the needs and work of the national secular media.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects, driving projects through from conception to completion.
6. Proficiency in the marketing and advertising disciplines and excellence in creative thinking and implementation.
7. Knowledge and experience in communications strategy and planning.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and the Internet.
9. A working knowledge of a CMS system or media database.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have at least three years experience in the public relations, communications or journalism fields, and demonstrate excellence in creative thinking and implementation. The candidate should possess outstanding people skills and be compatible with the philosophy and specific niche of the agency which involves advanced understanding of the Catholic Church, her history and principal teachings. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
Submit résumé and salary history to:
Lisa Wheeler
Executive Vice President
600 Churchill Court
Woodstock, GA 30188
lwheeler@maximusmg.com
Maximus is a public relations and marketing agency focused specifically on representing individuals and organizations that support "faith, family, and the right to life." Comprised of deeply-committed and highly-skilled Catholics who have honed their craft in the secular world, Maximus is uniquely positioned to assist and improve ministries and businesses whose causes, services, or products help to promote all that is true, good, and beautiful.
MEDIA ASSISTANT- posted 05.01.2008
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Position Description : This is an entry-level position supporting the public relations team. This position assists with development of client communications materials and aids in the implementation of client communications campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
• Media Relations: Assists account teams with media research and development of media lists, media and client contact, monitors and tracks client media activity, coordination and production of press conferences, media events, and publicity tours, prepares campaign progress reports.
• Marketing: Conducts research for client outreach campaigns, makes marketing phone calls, and assists in implementation of focus groups.
• Writing: Write articles, news releases, fact sheets and other media materials, as needed. Writes copy for promotional materials as needed.
• Event Planning: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for events, speaking opportunities, and conferences
• Account Management: Assist with management of multiple client accounts, including day-to-day details of the accounts.
• Reception: Provides back up to administrative assistance in answering phones, reception duties, and setting up for client in office meetings.
• Special Projects: Performed as requested by management
Core Proficiencies
Technical Skills:
• Understanding of the process of communication
• Knowledge and experience in communications strategy and planning.
• Experience in news, promotional, and editorial writing.
• An understanding of the needs and workings of the national media.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing interests.
• Ability to manage resources of time, facilities, and money
• Knowledge of how to find facts and conduct or commission research
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems and the Internet.
• Working knowledge of the history, structure, and beliefs of the Catholic Church
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing or related area and 1-4 years of practical experience in the field. Has knowledge of commonly-used public relations concepts, practices, and procedures.
The Maximus Group is a compact team that works hard and has fun along the way.
FOR CONSIDERATION, please send in confidence: resume, and salary requirements to lwheeler@maximusmg.com. References may be requested for further consideration.
Please do not repost this information to other sites.
We are looking for a talented, conscientious designer who can work under strict timelines from implementation of websites to other multimedia projects. As a member of the new media team, a professional approach to project management, creativity, and the intuitive nature to work independently are all expectations of this role. Interested designers should have a strong sense of technology as it pertains to interactive, viral media standards.
Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church is strongly desired.
Principal Duties
Designs and develops websites and other interactive projects, either alone or as part of a team, based on creative briefs that include communication goals, issues, and audience requirements
Implements projects in XHTML/HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP/MySQL, Flash/ActionScript and other technologies as needed
Self-tests completed projects and works with team to ensure accuracy and correct functionality
Reports to the New Media Manager to ensure quality and accuracy of work
Maintains and updates client materials and progress reports on an ongoing basis
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree (in graphic design or related multimedia field) and 2+ years professional experience
Experience in an agency environment preferred
Knowledge/Skills
Proven graphic design skills with fluency in Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator
We also handle many large and small print projects, so print design and production skills, and knowledge of InDesign
Competent computer skills including working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Personal qualities
Strong design sensibilities and attention to detail
At home in a deadline-driven environment, with the ability to multi-task and a can do attitude, where no job is too small or unimportant
Interest in and aptitude for finding solutions for unexpected problems
Generally technologically savvy and interested in web technology and design trends
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic
Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church
The Maximus Group is a compact team that works hard and has fun along the way.
FOR CONSIDERATION, please send in confidence: resume, work samples or a link to an online portfolio, and salary requirements to lwheeler@maximusmg.com. References may be requested for further consideration.
Please do not repost this information to other sites.
