Houston, Texas Communications/Public Relations Manager Job at ...

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world?s largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 22,700 members in 78 countries. The association?s members, represented in 127 chapters and 16 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than US$100 billion in products and services. Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world?s largest facility management conference and exposition. To join and follow IFMA?s social media outlets online, visit the association?s LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. For more information, visit the IFMA press room or www.ifma.org.

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Communications/Public Relations Manager

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In this role, we will rely on you to create and implement a public relations program that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leading the development and execution of a strategic public relations communications plan
• Serving as spokesperson for the organization with the approval of the President/CEO
• Managing the organization's public relations policies and procedures
• Leading all media projects by developing communication plans, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with internal and external clients
• Developing and maintaining a database of media contacts
• Managing the dissemination of information about products and services to appropriate media outlets via press releases and various communication channels
• Supporting the development of meaningful and actionable metrics to measure reach and effectiveness of communications
• Working across departments to ensure proper and consistent messaging and AP style is being executed in various communication channels
• Assisting and coaching staff with speaking engagements, presentations, and preparation of articles for publication
• Analyzing, interpreting, and complying with government rules and regulations
• Developing and maintaining relationships with media and off-site production representatives
• Utilizing social media to distribute IFMA communications
• Working across department teams, in conjunction with the social media coordinator, to craft daily social media messages
• Coordinating media outreach, registration and pressroom/press conference logistics for the association?s major conferences
• Coordinating/supplying talking points to CEO, board members, etc. for specific videos for event/initiative promotion
• Taking the lead on the chair video creation/distribution
• Overseeing the list of participating organizations and participating publications; working out/updates agreements
• Manning the press room at association?s major conferences; attending to reporters? needs/interview requests
• Helping prepare PowerPoint presentations for leadership/board members as needed
• Coordinating and submitting an annual report
• Travelling as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor?s degree in communications, journalism or public relations
• 7+ years in public relations or communications related positions, including experience with the following:
  • Media relations
  • Project management
  • Speech writing
  • Public speaking
• Advanced knowledge of social media sites, contributing to blogs and social media analytics
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience working with media distribution/list building databases is a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management skills
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who also works well in a team environment
• Unwavering personal integrity

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Benefits:

We value our employees? time and efforts and we work to maintain the best possible environment, where people can learn and grow with the company. We also strive to provide a collaborative, creative atmosphere so that each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes the following:

• 401K plan
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parking
• Future growth opportunities and much more!

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To Apply:

To respond to this opportunity, please go to:

http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=641726

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*Please note that IFMA?s recruiting and application processing is being performed through Insperity; therefore, you will be contacted by an Insperity Recruiting Specialist IF and when you are considered for this position*

EOE

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