Title: Manager Communications
FullTime ExemptSalaried Remote
Are you ready to transform your career into a powerful catalyst for change For almost 30 years ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) has been at the forefront of the battle against prostate cancer providing essential support to patients and families touched by this disease. ZERO is the nations leading prostate cancer organization and the number one provider of prostate cancer resources programs and services. We are on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy awareness education and support.
Consistently recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by the Nonprofit Times we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our team and community. Our culture is founded on the principles of growth inclusivity and camaraderie which we uphold with passion and purpose. Our vision is a world where prostate cancer detection is early support is unwavering and care is accessible to all. When you join ZERO you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values where each individual motivates and inspires one another advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employeebecome an essential part of a movement that truly matters!
Meet the Team:
Our Communications team delivers effective communications to support ZEROs brand and mission initiatives through strategic internal external social media and crisis communications. Our team is proficient in all facets of digital communications media and public relations. We utilize available channels and tools while also creating new ones. We collaborate with business units across ZERO to position the company exceptionally providing integrated strategic marketing and communications planning and support and delivering exceptional ROI.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Elevate Communication: Proactively support and enhance communication efforts by crafting compelling press releases engaging blog posts and timely internal news updates. Edit and refine communications copy as assigned that aligns with ZEROs strategic goals.
- Champion the ZERO Brand: Effectively manage and amplify the ZERO brand identity and voice ensuring it resonates powerfully across all platforms and communication materials.
- Empower Key Internal Stakeholders and assigned business unit leads with effective communications content and materials that advance ZERO goals and objectives and foster a strong company culture.
- Cultivate Strong Relationships with external vendors including media outlets ZEROs PR agency videographers and photographers to enhance the deployment of communication activities. Create engaging and dynamic content to elevate ZERO events and significant milestones.
- Mission Communications Support: Strengthen the ZERO Mission department with impactful health communications by translating complex medical language into clear concise and engaging content for patients consumers and diverse audiences.
- Measure Impact and Refine Strategies: Identify key performance indicators evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications efforts and utilize both qualitative and quantitative feedback to consistently enhance strategies and ensure they align with ZEROs evolving business needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of communications experience preferably in the nonprofit sector with a proven track record of leading largescale internal/external communications initiatives in fastpaced environments.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft clear engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of building and executing communications content that supports business goals drives employee engagement and fosters company culture.
- Collaborative and resultsoriented mindset with the ability to partner across departments influence key stakeholders and drive initiatives forward autonomously.
- Exceptional project management skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- A datadriven approach to communication with experience measuring the impact of initiatives and refining strategies based on feedback and performance metrics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptional attention to detail a strong understanding of media monitoring tools such as Cision Google Workspace Slack and other social media tools as well as the ability to convey complex topics effectively.
- Ability to succeed in a collaborative environment and eagerness to pitch in to get the job done.
- An entrepreneurial spirit including the ability to work independently and autonomously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strategic thinking along with analytical and organizational skills exemplifies excellence in tactical .
- Exercises good judgment a talent for diplomacy and experience in communications project management.
- Confidence to engage and build consensus with multiple stakeholder and functional leaders at various levels.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment including printers calculators and copiers.
- Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50 of the time.
- The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
- The ability to distill disseminate and communicate information and ideas in a way that others can easily understand and build upon..
One of many reasons to join the ZERO team is because we offer great benefits!
- Unlimited PTO
- 403(b) retirement plan matching up to 4
- 100 Employerpaid benefits include Medical Dental Vision ShortTerm Disability & LongTerm Disability insurance
- FSA/HSA
This role will report directly to the Vice President of Communications and collaborate closely with the Mission and Marketing team to support ZEROs vision mission and goal of saving lives from prostate cancer.
This remote position allows candidates to reside anywhere in the United States. Travel may be required approximately 5 of the time.
ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC individuals veterans people with disabilities and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application interview complete any preemployment testing or otherwise participate in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC