The Communications Coordinator at Curing Kids Cancer will maintain, update, coordinate, and execute all messaging from the charity’s communication channels (social media, e-newsletters, Press Releases, copywriting, etc.). This position will also develop and implement the nonprofit’s overall PR plan. As part of your responsibilities, you will work closely with the Marketing & Donor Relations Director and Digital Content Creator in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage an overall PR Plan and Objectives for Curing Kids Cancer, including pitches to local and national media to bring awareness to events and fundraising

Develop strategic messaging for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Develop daily Social Media content and posting (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Copywrite, pull content, edit, and distribute the monthly newsletter within Constant Contact.
Work extensively with Digital Content Creator and Marketing & Donor Relations Director on all aspects of Marketing plans for Curing Kids Cancer, including developing content for mission pieces (brochures, presentations, etc.)
Development of monthly editorial calendar for all CKC events
Prioritize events in terms of PR needs.
Define appropriate publicity for each event, including timing and scheduling.
Plan the coverage of each event.
Write press releases and media alerts.
Manage/direct any photographers/ videographers to capture images needed.
Determine images and videos to use on the website and social media.
Prep celebrity participants in advance where required and provide a script
Occasional travel is required to attend Mecum Auctions to create social media content.
Write scripts for PSAs and organize recordings if necessary.
Oversee the storage and access to the archival library of Curing Kids Cancer’s photos and videos in OneDrive.
Manage material for web content and update web pages as needed on curingkidscancer.org
Manage the “First and Gold” September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign with college football programs across the U.S. (work with President on materials to send to specified contacts)
Assist with fundraising events in Texas.
Work in the Curing Kids Cancer Irving office.
Must be willing to attend local civic and nonprofit events to network for CKC
Flexibility is vital due to nights and weekend fundraising events and out-of-state travel when needed.

Qualifications:

College Degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or Journalism; Having held a leadership role in college is considered a benefit.
2+ years of experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, PR, or social media
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, communication, and people skills
Comfortable and experienced with public speaking
Self-starter with a proactive approach to initiatives and work tasks
Must be able to work independently and self-motivate when alone in the office
Collaboration with CKC staff members in Georgia required
Must be a quick learner and have the ability to adapt to different roles and situations

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