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Director of Communications
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Applicant Category: Professional
Requisition Code: Work at Home
Two Initials of Recruiter: WH
System Date: 10/30/2006
System Time: 09:24:45
Document Name(40): Director of Communications
Source: JobTarget - USA
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Job ID: 1017899 .
Position Title: Director of Communications .
Company Name: Preschool California .
Industry: Advocacy/Public Policy .
Job Function: Media/Broadcasting .
Entry Level: No .
Location(s): Oakland, may work mostly from home if live far from office, United States .
Posted: October 9, 2006 .
Job Type: Full-Time .
Job Duration: Indefinite .
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate .
Min Experience: 2-3 Years .
Required Travel: 0-10% .
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Contact Person: Alexandra Nikolchev .
Email Address: .
Job Description
Job Description:
Director of Communications
PRESCHOOL CALIFORNIA is a broad-based, multi-year, non-partisan advocacy campaign to expand voluntary preschool in California.
We bring together business leaders, K-12 educators, parents, labor, law enforcement, faith-based institutions, seniors, community leaders, early care and education providers, child advocates, women and others to work toward making quality preschool programs available for California's children.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the President and CEO, the Communications Director will manage all aspects of the organization's external and internal communications.
The Communications Director will work with Preschool California staff and partners to:
-Develop short- and long-term strategic communications strategies for the organization;
-Develop and disseminate persuasive messages about the power of preschool; collaborate with allies on message development and discipline;
-Engage in pro-active media relations: Cultivate strong media relationships; generate media coverage of Preschool California products such as reports, polls, surveys and other research;
-Create rapid response media opportunities for Preschool California and its supporters, including writing and placing op-eds and letters-to-the-editor, organizing meetings with editorial boards, scheduling radio and TV talk show appearances, and responding to media requests;
-Cultivate articulate preschool spokespeople: provide background, coaching, talking points and other preparation for media appearances;
-Develop and implement ideas for news events, from logistics to press releases;
-Manage and improve the organization's Web site and electronic communications;
-Monitor California, national and international news and research that is relevant to our effort.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
-A strong desire to make strategic noise on behalf of California children;
-Significant communications/media experience, including:
o work with print, radio and television media (direct experience or media relations);
o good news sense and knowledge of California markets;
o strong web and email communication skills;
o familiarity with campaign environment and political issue advocacy;
o ability to represent the organization in public settings;
-Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking and media interviews;
-Strong analytical skills; good grasp of complex policy issues, ability to translate them into plain English;
Competitive salary based on experience, great team work environment and excellent benefits.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please fax or mail in a resume and cover letter to "Hiring Coordinator."
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Contact Person: Alexandra Nikolchev .
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