Communications Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an individual to effectively communicate and market services through traditional and digital communications media including, but not limited to, ad campaigns, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and website development. This position plans, coordinates and directs the preparation of material for publication, reviews and evaluates publication material, conducts member and general public education programs, writes articles and editorials, and utilizes various social media vehicles that drive broader awareness of the Cooperative’s mission and goals. This position is a member of the leadership team.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, or communications.

Minimum of five years’ experience that demonstrates accomplishments in either marketing, journalism, communications, or media/public relations and working contact with consumers/members and associated businesses.

Responsibilities include:

Communicates our mission, goals and strategies. Performs as a communication link both upward to the General Manager and downward through the department personnel to assure that accurate information is used in day-to-day activities.

Assists in the creation and development of public information activities including planning, researching, preparing, designing and coordinating the production and materials for internal and external publications (member newsletter, annual reports, pamphlets, media kits, brochures, bill stuffers, maintenance and outage notifications, newspaper advertisements, and public service announcements).

Implements the branding and image advertising of the cooperative by communicating cooperative objectives and initiatives in printed media to members and employees, as well as reinforcing policies and procedures that are relevant to supervisors and employees through a communications and media program.

Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification.

Maintains publication and photo archives for historical reference in hard copy and/or electronic format.

Coordinates and administers programs such as the NCEMC Youth Tour, Bright Ideas, etc.

Prepares/sends news releases on newsworthy items of interest to the general public and creates/places advertisements (radio, television, newspapers, etc.) with local media in concert with CEO/General Manager.

Serves as the media contact for all general inquiries and is responsible for developing positive relationships with reporters/editors to gain positive media publicity.

Conducts training sessions and meetings as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This individual must have a valid Driver’s license. This position requires some travel between REMC locations as well as outside the cooperative service area.

Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation is An Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, holiday & sick leave, retirement and 401K. Salary based on qualifications.

Requirements:

Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal, listening, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, coupled with an attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments.

This individual must reside either 30 minutes’ drive away or live in the Rutheford-Polk district.

Pay: $112,241.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $112,241 - $160,000