Job Description: Marketing/Communication Manager

• Internal Communications
  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and values.
  • Coordinate with department leads to disseminate important updates, initiatives, and achievements internally.
  • Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and engagement through effective communication channels.
  • Oversee the creation and distribution of internal newsletters, memos, and announcements.
• External Communications
  • Strategize and execute external communication plans to enhance the organization's brand image and reputation.
  • Manage relationships with media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders to amplify the organization's message.
  • Craft compelling press releases, articles, and other external-facing content to engage target audiences.
  • Monitor media coverage and public perception, and respond promptly to inquiries or concerns.
• Features
  • Lead the development of innovative features and content for the organization's digital platforms, including website and social media channels.
  • Collaborate internally to ensure content is engaging, relevant, and on-brand.
  • Utilize analytics and user feedback to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Partner Execution
  • Assist the Partnership Marketing team to deliver on activation and content related initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-promotional activities and joint campaigns to expand reach and impact.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership activities, providing recommendations for future collaborations and improvements.
• Miscellaneous
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the organization's digital presence.
  • Work closely with the Director of Marketing Communications to identify areas of growth
  • Other projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field, Graduate degree a plus
• Minimum 5 years of marketing, public relations, advertising, content development and management and/or professional writing experience.
• Communications and content experience in Sports Marketing, an Athletic Department, National Governing Body, or governmental organization a plus
• Sailing experience and knowledge given extra consideration
• Superior written and verbal skills, public relations, marketing, and management skills
• Intuitive, proactive, collaborative, leader, driver, creative problem solver, analytical, versatile professional
• A team leader with strong management skills in running a communications and content team, with a willingness to share your knowledge to support the team
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying priority at one time
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
• Attention to detail and upholding brand standards and consistency
• Willingness to travel and have flexible working hours to accommodate events, competitions and other communications and content development needs across the organization

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) with company match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, Holidays, Community Service time, bereavement, parental leave, jury duty
• Access to free gym Membership at Roger William University campus
• Access to Roger Williams University cafeteria and lunch options
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, and others via Perk Spot and the Benefit Hub
• Gill Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Space
• Employee snack bar, staff celebrations and events
• Access to USOPC JEDI trainings and CRGs
• Employee trainings and professional development
• Complimentary US Sailing Membership, including access to all discounts
• Hybrid structure – 3 days per week in office and 2 remote