Category: Miscellaneous
Communication Manager
American Herbal Products Association
Category: MiscellaneousLocation: Silver Spring
State: Maryland
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000
Duration of Position: full time, permanent
Work Schedule: Full Time
Description:
Communications Manager
The American Herbal Products Association (http://www.ahpa.org), the national trade association for and voice of the herbal products industry, seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative and efficient full-time employee with a minimum of three years of print publication and online experience for the management, creation and distribution of AHPA communications and marketing efforts.
The position is responsible for daily news searches and article and email generation, editing, and production, and assisting with media relations and marketing projects. A portfolio that includes published news, features articles and press releases is imperative, as is demonstrated editing abilities (AP Style), as well as a mastery of print and online production processes. Marketing/promotion experience is a plus.
The position is also responsible for maintaining and updating AHPA’s websites and its growing social media activities. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; HTML, including basic code writing; CMS, preferably DotNetNuke; Dreamweaver; Adobe Acrobat; and database management is required. Website design and SEO skills helpful.
The communications manager will work out of AHPA’s Silver Spring, Md., office. The position reports to and assists the director of communications with both logistical and strategic initiatives.
This position offers great opportunities professional growth, a competitive salary and very good benefits package. You must be comfortable working in a small office that operates at a fast pace and produces a large volume of high-quality work.
Experience:
Communications Manager
self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative and efficient full-time employee with a minimum of three years of print publication and online experience for the management, creation and distribution of AHPA communications and marketing efforts.
The position is responsible for daily news searches and article and email generation, editing, and production, and assisting with media relations and marketing projects. A portfolio that includes published news, features articles and press releases is imperative, as is demonstrated editing abilities (AP Style), as well as a mastery of print and online production processes. Marketing/promotion experience is a plus.
The position is also responsible for maintaining and updating AHPA’s websites and its growing social media activities. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; HTML, including basic code writing; CMS, preferably DotNetNuke; Dreamweaver; Adobe Acrobat; and database management is required. Website design and SEO skills helpful.
How To Apply:
To be considered for this position, respond with a cover letter, resume, samples (links to online portfolios OK), and references to jobs@ahpa.org. No phone calls or visits, please.
Deadline To Apply: None
Email: flampe@ahpa.org
Web site: http://www.ahpa.org/
Phone: 301-588-1171, ext 104
Posted: 05/21/2012 - 10:55 a.m.
Modified: 05/21/2012 - 02:02 p.m.
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