Regional Communications Officer
Location: Columbia South Carolina
Description: American Red Cross is at present recruited Regional Communications Officer right now, this vacancy will be placed in South Carolina. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. As an employee at the American Red Cross, you could be on the front lines making a positive impact on our community. You could provide your services directly to! the American public or support to the people who do. Both roles help further the mission of the Red Cross. Join our non-profit organization, where your heart and mind go to work! We are currently seeking a Regional Communications Officer.
This is a FT position working 40 hrs weekly.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for carrying out communication duties in the local American Red Cross chapter area with a focus on media relations, social media and Disaster Public Affairs activities. The Regional Communication Officer establishes the strategic communication direction for assigned chapter/s in order to promote the overall mission of the Red Cross in the local community. The Regional Communication Officer is responsible for raising the local visibility of the Red Cross to help the community understand how to access local Red Cross services and how to support the mission of the Red Cross.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in C! ommunications, Journalism, Public Relations or related filed o! r combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Experience: 5 years of demonstrated experience handling media relations. Demonstrates strong project management skills. Experience managing multimedia, video and print production required. Ability to identify a newsworthy story, write effectively and quickly. Experience using Facebook,Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Management Experience: Preferred 2 to 4 years supervisory experience.
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you’ve been waiting for, please visit our website at: www.americanredcross.apply2jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID =34602
The American Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that offers employees growth and development, team spirit, competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related filed or combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Experience: 5 years of demonstrated experience handling media relations. Demonstrates strong project management skills. Experience managing multimedia, video and print production required. Ability to identify a newsworthy story, write effectively and quickly. Experience using Facebook,Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Management Experience: Preferred 2 to 4 years supervisory experience.
Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to multitask, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the Chapter and National Headquarters. Advanced knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of social media platforms. Participates in the development of strategie! s to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrated analytical and decision! -making skills to develop creative processes for continuous program or service improvements.
Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Proficiency with Video and Editing Software, HTML
Travel: May involve travel.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:
Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.
Work Conditions:
Work is performed indoors with some potential for! exposure to safety and health hazards related to
emergency services relief work. May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout
Chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system. Because the Red Cross is a disaster response
organization, staff may be asked to be on 24-hour call during period of major disaster.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:36:24 GMT