About

Working to diversify the make-up of the communications industry to better represent the world and the messages we put into it.

The Twin Cities PR BIPOC Career Explorer is an externship program designed for BIPOC students interested in the practice of public relations and communications in the Twin Cities area.

What students will experience

• Students are immersed in a real-world look at the communications and PR agency profession through a direct-access learning program led by six leading Twin Cities PR agencies.
• Students will be welcomed into a network of professionals and mentors who can help connect them with future internship opportunities in the Twin Cities. 
• The entire program will be virtual in 2023-24.
• Students should plan to commit to participating in two 90-minute virtual workshops a month at noon Central on Fridays from September 2023 to April 2024.
• Each student will receive a $1,000 stipend for full participation.

Selection criteria

• Open to all BIPOC students entering 300- and 400-level classes or who are within approximately two years of graduating.
• All applicants will complete a short online form and video submission stating why they want to explore the communications agency world.
• All applications will be reviewed by a program governing committee of employees from participating agencies.

2023-24 Timeline

Start Date: September 15, 2023

End Date: April 28, 2024

Online application

To apply:

1. Complete the above online application
2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Weber Shandwick is hiring for the following roles:

• Junior Associate, Client Experience Consumer - Chicago - NEW
• Project Manager - Washington DC - NEW
• Project Manager - Healthcare - Dallas - NEW
• Senior Associate, Project Management - New York - NEW
• Talent Sourcer - Chicago - NEW
• Junior Copywriter - San Francisco
• Corporate PR Intern ( Summer 2023 ) - Chicago
• Junior Analyst - New York
• Senior Client Finance Analyst - New York
• Copywriter - Healthcare - New York
• Senior Associate, Project Management - Chicago
• Project Manager - Boston
• Senior Associate, Client Experience Digital - Washington DC
• Junior Associate, Client Experience Digital - Consumer - Detroit
• Designer, User Experience - New York
• Associate, Client Experience, Corporate Issues - New York

To apply:

1. Complete the above online application
2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Job Description 

Career growth and development is about learning and stretching yourself to grow your expertise and navigate your career. Medtronic offers award-winning programs to accelerate your development and growth. Our size, scope, and marketing leadership give you a chance to explore career opportunities and grow as we grow. Learn more about how we support your journey here and the honors and awards we are proud of that demonstrate our commitment to a people-first employee experience. 

Medtronic is looking for a detail-oriented self-starter to join the Global Communications and Corporate Marketing team as a Specialist, Public Relations and Issues Management. This is a highly visible role working with stakeholders both within and outside of Medtronic. In this role, you will develop and manage effective operating mechanisms and processes for the Public Relations and Issues Management team, develop and deliver efficient and effective operating mechanisms and processes for the External Communications and Executive Thought Leadership functions within Corporate Communications. 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to join a company that thinks differently, and a communications team looking for new ways to create connections with employees and external stakeholders. We need you to bring your passion, unique perspective, and skills to help promote Medtronic therapies, our leaders, and the work we are doing to help people live better, fuller lives.

A global function, this role supports US time zones and is intended to be a hybrid position with key stakeholders and partners in Minneapolis, MN. We will prioritize talent over location. Qualified applicants who are remote are encouraged to apply. 

Travel required for this role is expected to be less than 10 percent.

A Day in the Life

We're purposeful, we're committed. And we're driven by our shared Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Reporting to the Senior Director, External Communications, your day-to-day activities will span Public Relations & Issues Management where you will:

• Oversee global media policy, including necessary updates and socialization with internal partners.
• Manage enterprise awards strategy, including internal partner coordination and external submissions for key awards.
• Maintain issues tracker to ensure visibility to current issues.
• Lead process for news alerts, including coordination with internal partners and liaising with external vendor for posting.
• Provide backup support for enterprise news releases, including internal reviews and approvals and external distribution.
• Support playbook development as needed, in service of internal partner needs.  
• Simplify and improve processes across Public Relations & Issues Management to improve speed and agility.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships.
• Assist with media monitoring and coverage/trend reports as needed.

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations  
• 2 years of experience in PR 

Nice to Have

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a variety of functions and with all levels of management and employees.
• Preference for agency work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability and willingness to work during off-peak hours as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively influence internal and external partners and excel under pressure.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with media monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail; established editing and proofreading skills and adherence to internal style guidelines.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed, global communications function.

About Medtronic

At Medtronic, we believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive future where you can thrive. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. We push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. 

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. 

Min Salary

63,600

Max Salary

95,400

Travel

Yes, < 25 % of the Time

To apply, please email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Principal Communications Specialist - Information Technology

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description 

Careers that Change Lives

People-centered, data-driven, connected. At Medtronic, we're solving the world's biggest health challenges with healthcare technology. We fuse technology and research for groundbreaking solutions. From less-invasive surgery that minimizes a patient's downtime to the world’s smallest pacemaker, our technology transforms lives. Together, we’re creating a better, healthier world for patients, communities, and the environment. Our philanthropic efforts are far-reaching and steeped in the generosity and passion of our employees. Over the course of our history, Medtronic philanthropy has given more than $1 billion to communities worldwide. 

Our Corporate Communications team is looking for a Principal Communications Specialist, IT Communications, reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Internal Communications.  

You will support communications for strategic and global IT projects and initiatives that are significant to the company, inclusive of transformation and change management programs. You will counsel stakeholders on best practices to better engage employees and drive business outcomes. This role will also partner with colleagues across IT to drive communications innovation and operational excellence, helping develop and deploy best practices, tools, and resources to simplify work, enhance processes, upskill team capabilities, and elevate the IT and Communications functions. 

This individual contributor role calls for an innovative, curious, versatile team player with a positive attitude and passion for building a bold, inclusive, and empowered culture reflective of the Medtronic Mission and Mindset. Candidates must demonstrate a solid business and organizational acumen, project and change management expertise, and strategic communication planning and execution skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and build trust at all levels of the organization. Efficiently managing multiple projects independently and in collaboration with leaders and cross-functional partners is key.  

This hybrid role is based in Minneapolis, MN.  

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the creation and implementation of multiple forms of strategic communication activities, programs, and content in support of global IT projects guided by IT priorities and overall business strategy.
• Supports global transformation and change management projects.
• Writes communications including newsletters, website content, and articles.
• Applies internal communications expertise and consulting skills to guide those who wish to engage global audiences; provides coaching to IT business partners on effective internal communication planning and execution.
• Manages internal website and Eloqua email sends, data collection to benchmark progress against communication goals, and internal social media.
• Responsible for planning, storytelling, writing, and editing to persuade, educate and inspire internal audiences to change behavior or understand the work environment.
• Maintains strong relationships with leaders and business partners and delivers communication consultation and support around high-priority IT projects with broad impact to global audiences.
• Partners with IT colleagues and Communications colleagues on benchmarking, driving innovation, and communications operational excellence across the organization.
• Contributes to and supports the maintenance of an IT calendar and SharePoint site
• Manages content distribution across multiple channels (e.g., Eloqua/email, Yammer, SharePoint) for Enterprise projects.
• Applies journalistic skills to lead discovery and sourcing meetings with leaders, cross-functional partners, and communications team members to inform communication strategies.
• Creates dashboards, scorecards, and reports (maintains KPIs) for global IT communications projects, assessing performance against objectives, and leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement and inform future strategies.
• Oversees agency and contractors for IT projects, as needed.
• Basic design / creative skills (e.g., PPT, asset development). 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to manage large, moderately complex or undefined projects independently through effective information gathering (or research), analysis, planning and implementation. 
• Deep experience writing and producing internal content, including leader messages, news articles, scripts, talking points, FAQs, video, and social media/Yammer posts, among others.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships across a variety of functions and with all levels of management and employees.
• Trusted to operate with the highest levels of ethics and integrity, protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines (project mgmt.).
• Experience with multi-channel communications deployment.
• Eloqua and SharePoint experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office 365 suite, including Teams and Yammer.
• Surgical/medical technology/medical device/healthcare industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field. 

About Medtronic

At Medtronic, we believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive future where you can thrive. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. We push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. 

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. 

Min Salary

101,600

Max Salary

152,400

Travel

No

To apply, please email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Principal, Public Relations and Issues Management

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description 

Career growth and development is about learning and stretching yourself to grow your expertise and navigate your career. Medtronic offers award-winning programs to accelerate your development and growth. Our size, scope, and marketing leadership give you a chance to explore career opportunities and grow as we grow. Learn more about how we support your journey here and the honors and awards we are proud of that demonstrate our commitment to a people-first employee experience. 

Medtronic is looking for a detail-oriented self-starter to join the Global Communications and Corporate Marketing team as Principal, Public Relations and Issues Management. This is a highly visible role working with stakeholders both within and outside of Medtronic. In this role, you will support and execute proactive media relations work to drive positive media coverage for Medtronic. 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to join a company that thinks differently, and a communications team looking for new ways to create connections with employees and external stakeholders. We need you to bring your passion, unique perspective, and skills to help promote Medtronic therapies, our leaders, and the work we are doing to help people live better, fuller lives.

A global function, this role supports US time zones and is intended to be a hybrid position with key stakeholders and partners in Minneapolis, MN. We will prioritize talent over location. Qualified applicants who are remote are encouraged to apply. 

Travel required for this role is expected to be less than 10 percent.

A Day in the Life

We're purposeful, we're committed. And we're driven by our shared Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Reporting to the Senior Director, External Communications, your day-to-day activities will span Public Relations & Issues Management where you will:

• Execute media relations work: Draft and edit pitches, develop messaging, understand media landscape and trends to secure coverage for Medtronic
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key reporter contacts across business, trade and consumer publications 
• Understand and adapt a story to targeted audiences
• Have a proven record of established media relationships and reporter contacts
• Work with a sense of urgency to drive results and secure media coverage 
• Understand broad media trends and can adapt Medtronic stories as needed
• Build and implement processes and operating mechanisms to effectively liaise with internal partners
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Route project plans and manage feedback with internal partners
• Simplify and improve processes across Public Relations and Issues Management to improve speed and agility
• Cultivate collaborative relationships

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 7 years of PR experience, with a track record of established media relationships and proven results
• ‘Clip book’ of garnered media coverage 

Nice to Have

• Degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a variety of functions and with all levels of management and employees
• Strongly prefer PR agency experience 
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
• Ability and willingness to work during off-peak hours as needed 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to effectively influence internal and external partners and excel under pressure
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Experience with media monitoring 
• Strong attention to detail; established editing and proofreading skills and adherence to internal style guidelines
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed, global communications function

About Medtronic

At Medtronic, we believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive future where you can thrive. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. We push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. 

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. 

Min Salary

107,600

Max Salary

161,400

Travel

Yes, < 25 % of the Time

To apply, please email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Creative Media & Design Specialist - Studio Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Careers that Change Lives

The corporate Content & Creative team has an exciting opportunity for a studio specialist who can lead, organize, and coordinate high-profile engagements and productions. This is a high-visibility role engaging directly with senior leadership including the CEO. It’s also an opportunity to join a dynamic global storytelling team that embraces experimentation, cross-team collaborations, and integrated campaigns. 

You can grow your career with us; we hope you’ll consider joining our team!

A Day in the Life

• In-house studio professional who leads engagements with internal clients for video production based out of OHQ Media Studio
• Responsible for coordinating studio calendar, managing intake process, billing and costs, account management, travel coordination, equipment management, quality assurance, and video archiving
• Concierge and liaison to Ex Comm including CEO
• Ensures on a consistent basis that high quality work is delivered on time and on budget
• Manage third party design agencies and/or consultants in support of business objectives

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of production, design, project coordination and/or internal communications experience OR advanced degree

Nice to Have

• Project management experience
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Experience in video production 
• Proficiency in studio and field camera operation 
• Experience as a video editor

About Medtronic

At Medtronic, we believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive future where you can thrive. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. We push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. 

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. 

Min Salary

60,800

Max Salary

91,200



Travel

No

To apply, please email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

WPP is hiring for the following roles:

GroupM

• Associate, Launchpad – GroupM (LA)
• Associate, Launchpad – GroupM (Chicago)
• Associate, Launchpad – GroupM (NYC)
• Associate, Planning – GroupM (San Francisco)
• Associate, Planning – GroupM (Atlanta)
• Associate, Planning – GroupM (LA)

CMI Media Group

• Associate Analyst, Remote – CMI Media Group

CMI/Compas

• Associate Analyst – CMI/Compas (Multiple locations)
• Associate Analyst, SEM, Chicago – CMI/Compas
• Associate Analyst, Digital Activation, Chicago – CMI/Compas

GCI Health

• Administrative Assistant, Chicago – GCI Health

Mindshare

• Associate, Client Finance – Mindshare (NYC)

Ogilvy

• Assistant Account Executive – Ogilvy (San Francisco)

VMLY&R

• Junior Copywriter – VMLY&R (Cleveland)
• Associate Connections Manger – VMLY&R (Detroit)
• Associate Connections Manager – VMLY&R (Kansas City)
• Associate Designer, NYC – VMLY&R
• Executive Assistant, Chicago – VMLY&R

WPP

• Accounts Receivable Associate – WPP (NYC)

Wunderman Thompson

• Associate Project Manager, LA – Wunderman Thompson

To apply:

1. Complete the above online application
2. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

EGAMI Group is looking for a Social Media & Marketing Intern to join the Office of the CEO, working directly with the CEO and Social Media & Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary with expertise in digital marketing and social media, with skills ranging from graphic design to content creation spanning major social media platforms. The Social Media & Marketing Intern should have a proactive, passionate attitude, which can thrive in a fast-paced culture and utilize critical thinking, excellent writing, and creative problem solving skills. This is the perfect opportunity to learn the inner workings of a successful marketing agency!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBIULITIES

•  Monthly editorial calendar management for the CEO & EGAMI Group social media (Facebook & Instagram).
• Creating still/video social content via Canva, Photoshop & Final Cut Pro.
• Assisting CEO in creating personal graphics on an as-needed basis.
• Assisting HR in creating company-wide graphics on an as-needed basis.
• Working directly with the CEO & Executive Assistant to create company-wide weekly emailer using Zoho.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree ideally in the Marketing/PR/Communications field
• Some knowledge of creative tools/platforms including Canva, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Must come to work with high energy and a strong work ethic!
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal skills
• A love for marketing, communications, new trends and platforms
• Organization & project management skills
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

ABOUT EGAMI GROUP

Recognized as one of the nation’s top independent agencies and a pioneer in the field of multicultural marketing and communications, EGAMI Group develops purpose-driven campaigns that give brands creative ways to inspire and connect with today’s diverse consumers through a powerful connection to culture, community, and cause.

Our work and our people are unique in what we do, and we are routinely recognized for our impact in multicultural communities. EGAMI Group consistently earns high marks in the annual rankings of marketing and communications agencies. Among our proudest accomplishments are being the first African American-owned agency to win a Cannes Lion Grand Prix and winning both the ANA and the SABRE Multicultural Campaign of the Year awards. The EGAMI | Zeno partnership recently won a Diversity Action Alliance Award for best MBE partnership.

At Egami Group, interns have the unique opportunity to work in a small and agile environment that impacts BIG companies and brands. Because the environment is nimble, you have the unique opportunity to get broad exposure to big picture projects and even work side by side with nationally recognized leaders and get proper coaching and training along the way. This is a great resume builder paid internship that may lead to a full time position.

EGAMI’S COMMITMENT TO YOU

We are committed to delivering a positive employee experience that:

• Focuses on employee well being
• Brings continuous learning opportunities
• Supports individual career growth paths
• Enables employees to make an impact in the world

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Company Description

The San Francisco Health Service System (SFHSS) is dedicated to preserving and improving sustainable, quality health benefits and to enhancing the well-being of our members and their families. SFHSS has an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to serve more than 120,000 employees, retirees and dependents of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, City College of San Francisco and the San Francisco Superior Court. SFHSS negotiates and administers health, dental, vision, EAP, Well-Being and voluntary benefits for our members. Learn more at www.sfhss.org

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

• Application Opening:  May 1, 2023
• Application Deadline: May 22, 2023
• Compensation Range:  $107,302 - $143,780 per year
• Recruitment ID: PBT-9252-134985

Job Description

Position Description:

The San Francisco Health Service System is looking for a Communications Specialist with a passion for healthcare and desire to help members improve their overall health. This is a great time for the right individual to join the Communications Team as the Health Service System has established new strategic goals to advance our mission and Communications is a core and valued function that will help deliver on those objectives. We are looking for an innovative Communications Specialist who is not afraid of out-of-the-box thinking or trying new approaches to solving problems. We need a go-getter who can hit the ground running by helping the department achieve major miles stones to modernize the way we educate members on their benefits and engage them in improving their health. The Communications specialist will play a key role in developing and implementing three major projects including redesigning the way we conduct Open Enrollment communications by developing a more efficient process to educate members on their benefits and drive members towards online self-service enrollment, overhauling our website to meet the City’s Digital Accessibility Standards and expanding self-service functionality by simplifying the way members can interact with HSS, which include projects such as the Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit communications or developing a member portal for ease of use to meet member communication needs.

General Duties:

• Excellent writer and storyteller with working knowledge of AP Style Guide.
• Implement communications plans and track results for various programs and projects to help achieve HSS goals and objectives.
• Maintains the brand identity and standard for the Health Service System by learning and following the HSS brand style guide.
• Plays key role in developing and distributing the HSS annual report, demographics report, strategic goals report, racial equity report, and other reports, as needed, in compliance with HSS brand standards.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and edit materials for the website, seminars, webinars, workshops, reports and presentations, as needed.
• Drafts articles for monthly newsletter and serve as editor for the HSS monthly eNews to members.
• Coordinates with contracted vendors to produce animation and other educational videos.
• Work with print vendor or administrative staff to mail and distribute materials on time.
• Manage the development and set the project timeline of all Open Enrollment print materials.
• Collaborate with employers and across divisions within HSS to finalize Open Enrollment materials.
• Participates in design and functional development of the HSS website based on industry best practices.
• Update HSS website using HTML and/Drupal content management system.
• Develop content for HSS website such as, but not limited to, news and benefits updates, frequently asked questions; updating enrollment forms and templates; developing digital booklets and fact sheets; adding new events to our events calendar; leveraging educational videos to help explain complex benefits.
• Works with Well-Being division to jointly develop communication plans to promote ongoing and new initiatives.
• Work with subject matter experts to develop and update correspondences, policy documents and other internal and external documents.
• Works with Communications Director and project lead to design surveys and evaluation methods to track our program efficacy.
• Tabulates and analyzes results to understand communication effectiveness and recommend improvements and changes.
• May include additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a closely related field; AND
2. Three (3) years of verifiable experience in communications including designing and implementing communication programs and plans, community outreach, and content development for websites, newsletters, booklets and guides; AND three (3) years experience developing training or education materials for seminars and webinars; AND three (3) years experience producing mass mailings, animation and videos.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.



Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

1. One year of experience in employee benefits administration and/or health care.
2. Excellent writer and storyteller with knowledge of AP Style Guide and mastery of Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Working knowledge of the Adobe suite and comfortable working in Adobe InDesign.
4. Experience using a content management system, such as Drupal, to create and edit webpages.
5. One year of experience developing and tracking budget.
6. Experience executing communication programs and campaigns and measuring results.

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Organization: 

Jewish World Watch (JWW) is an expression of Judaism in action, bringing help and healing to survivors of mass atrocities around the globe and seeking to inspire people of all faiths and cultures to join the ongoing fight against genocide.  JWW fulfills its mission through education, advocacy, and direct aid to partners on-the-ground, mitigating current atrocities and their ongoing aftermath by promoting sustainability and providing emergency resources.

Overview:

The Marketing & Communications Director plays a critical role in developing and implementing communications strategies that support the mission and goals of Jewish World Watch. The successful candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a proven track record of developing and executing successful campaigns and experience implementing a broadbase media strategy. The Marketing & Communications Director will work closely with the Executive Director, senior staff and Communications Committee to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans that include digital and social media, media relations, branding and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans and targeted email campaigns
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other key stakeholders throughout Southern California, the state of California and in other cities, states and countries where our work may have a direct impact to increase coverage. 
• Work with Executive Director to draft and edit external communications
• Manage the organization's social media presence, website and advocacy including creating content and monitoring engagement and growing community (followers, subscribers) 
• Manage the organization's brand to promote events and content that raise awareness of JWW’s work that engages donors and supporters
• Train and grow a speakers bureau. 

Qualifications:



• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, with a focus on non-profit organizations
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with media relations, including developing relationships with journalists and securing media coverage
• Experience managing social media accounts and developing content for digital channels
• Experience developing and executing successful email marketing campaigns
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Creative/innovative thinker
• Collaborative
• Ability to work on some of the world’s most pressing issues with hopeful urgency.

Salary and Benefits: 

$70,000-$80,000

Salary and benefits for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Jewish World Watch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, including major Jewish holidays, and other benefits.

Jewish World Watch requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Jewish World Watch must be fully vaccinated upon hire.

We value diversity of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, status as a veteran, and those who are differently abled to contribute to our evolving organization. 

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

About

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?

Job Summary: 

Starpower is an entertainment marketing and pop culture strategy agency that counsels and connects brands with entertainment, sport, music, fashion and beauty Talent, Influencers and Content. In 2007, we launched starpower, flipping the agency model on its head by crafting a new way of working with brands. By establishing brand objectives, identifying the accurate strategy and leveraging our unique network, we execute tactics that ensure our clients place in the cultural conversation. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, starpower conducts business globally, and has earned the honor of trusted advisor to our expanding circle of influence.

We are seeking an Account Coordinator that is digitally savvy and a pop culture enthusiast. You will support the data-driven execution of best in class influencer marketing programs.

Who’ll Love This Job: 

• You’re intuitive – you see between the lines and understand needs of clients before they do.
• You’re a doer – who sees issues and solves them, requiring minimal oversight to do your best work
• You’re flexible – knowing when to lean into things to keep things moving
• You’re an authentic partner – tailoring your approach to suit a variety of audiences and collaborators to deliver the most acutely

What You’ll Do: 

• Work closely with team to provide support in project management of campaigns such as:
• Monitor and mine sports & entertainment news for proactive talent-lead content opportunities (gifting, sponsoring, etc.) and generally relevant information for clients
• Manage influencer feedback and approval process at various stages of content development
• Support/assist agency talent buyers in the talent procurement process for campaigns
• Organize all submitted content for team and brand reviews
• Supervise branded content for quality control once live
• Track campaign performance in real-time
• Development of client facing materials; casting sheets, scopes, formal offers, contracts and recap documents
• Provide administrative support such as submitting invoices, inputting creative briefs, shipping product, crafting meeting agendas and providing recaps
• Attend in-person client meetings, participate in presentations to clients and prospective clients

What You Should Have: 

• 0-1 Year of Experience
• We live and breathe pop culture, so we expect our Account Coordinators to have a highly developed passion and curiosity for pop-culture/entertainment (entertainment, sports, music, fashion and beauty celebrities, athletes, musicians and digital influencers), as well as the overall business of pop-culture and entertainment
• Works closely with account team to understand importance of tasks and is able to easily shift priorities and communicate optimally to team
• Excellent organization and communication skills, phenomenal attention to detail
• Highly engaged and flags potential relevant opportunities/giftings while acting as the backbone of the team in campaigns and activities
• Supports in all day-to-day client and team tasks/needs and able to effectively manage up to team and project leads, keeping all on track with admin duties and reminders
• Ability to succeed in a fast-past, deadline-driven environment

Pay Range: $52,000 - $55,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.  

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

H/Advisors Abernathy, a leading strategic communications advisor, is seeking ambitious and hardworking candidates to join its dynamic team of professionals in New York and Houston as part of its 2023 Associate Pool Program, which will begin on July 10, 2023.

The H/Advisors Abernathy Associate Pool Program offers a 14-month intensive program designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in strategic communications. Associates will be given training in the principles, practices and tools that enable our firm to provide best-in-class counsel to CEOs, board directors and senior executives on high-stakes issues and complex challenges. They will be exposed to, and work directly on, some of the most consequential reputational issues faced by public, private and non-profit/non-governmental organizations today. 

The responsibilities of an associate include:

• Participating in account team strategy and planning sessions;
• Researching and analyzing client and potential client financial performance, peer groups, investor bases/ownership structures, industries and market dynamics;
• Tracking and analyzing media coverage of clients and potential clients, peers, and industries;
• Drafting and editing documents on behalf of both clients and the firm, including client memos, press releases, internal and external communications documents, and new business proposals;
• Issuing press releases and communicating with reporters;
• Providing ongoing account support.

Development

At H/Advisors Abernathy, we truly care about our people’s professional growth. We pride ourselves on identifying great talent at the earliest stages and giving everyone the tools, training and opportunity to forge their own path forward. This includes:

• Introductions to finance and deeper dives into tools, data and analytics and practice areas;
• Firmwide annual training program focused on key practice area knowledge-sharing and skill-building, led by both internal colleagues and outside experts;
• Annual firmwide elective Mentorship Program;
• Exposure to work across all firm disciplines and practice areas, as well as the opportunity to work with colleagues across all office locations and geographies;
• Weekly group meetings and regular one-on-one check-ins;
• Feedback, which is provided regularly throughout the program, both informally on a quarterly basis through Research and Talent, through mentors and formally twice a year.
• Ability to participate on various non-client committees, including our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.

Qualifications: College graduate. Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. A basic understanding of business and finance is desirable, as is familiarity with basic word processing, spreadsheets and power point (training courses will be provided, but we do expect a minimum comfort level).

Salary: $60,000 per year, plus eligibility for consideration in our discretionary bonus pool

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Description



The Executive Communications and Reputation Manager, HP Product and Services will lead the development of executive communications pertaining to HP’s presidents – including stakeholder engagement, media relations, social media and partnership on employee communications.

This role will be a trusted partner to HP’s Product and Services Presidents. The leader will be responsible for developing executive communications strategy and content. They will combine a deep understanding of current events and HP business priorities with disciplined execution and meticulous attention to detail to drive measurable results.

This role reports to the Head of Executive Communications, which is part of the Product & Services Communications (PSC) team. In addition to Executive Communications, this role will also be a thought partner to the broader product and services communication team in all things reputation and corporate in nature, including but not limited to crisis communications, sustainability and corporate strategy. Additionally, this role will require collaboration with Executive Communications managers for other business units, Chief of Staff office, Internal Communications the wider Corporate Affairs function on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing executive communications strategy and plan.
• Overseeing HP Product and Services Presidents content, including town hall meetings, written content, and other channels used for engaging with employees.
• Writing speeches and talking points for external events and public engagements.
• Drafting concise yet thorough briefing materials used to prepare for engagements.
• Driving proactive external engagement with key opinion leaders that expand the executive’s network and support broader HP business objectives.
• Partnering closely with head of print media relations to drive a sustained media program.
• Elevating President’s voice on specific topics aligned with business strategy, including innovation, sustainability, diversity, and through mix of speaking engagements and published written pieces.
• Overseeing social media strategy, with focus on leveraging platforms to drive engagement across priority audiences and topics.
• Building and maintaining relationships with members of the business unit leadership team to inform communications strategy and content.
• Implementing processes that drive long-term planning, high-quality content gathering, and rigorous execution across all aspects of executive communications.
• Manage external agency supporting executive communications and content.
• Support on relevant crisis communications and corporate storytelling.

Qualifications                                                                                                                                  

• At least 12-15 years of communications leadership experience.
• Significant executive communications experience.
• A great writer, with experience spanning speech writing, messaging and talking points.
• Strong executive presence that inspires trust and confidence.
• Strategic thinker with a strong grasp on global issues, current events and business trends.
• Sound judgement, with the ability to balance short and long-term priorities in a disciplined manner.
• A good understanding of the public policy landscape and implications for global companies.
• Experience managing an executive’s social media presence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and calmly adapts to change when needed.
• A strong external network that can be leveraged to support strategic objectives.
• Experience effectively managing relationships with external agency partners to maximize impact.

Per the state of California statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in Palo Alto, CA at the time of this posting, is $158,600 - $182,800. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Public Relations Development Program for Recent College Graduates

At Prosek Partners, the stories we tell impact the global economy.

Prosek's PR Development Program offers post graduate students the opportunity to launch their careers in financial communications. Our 4-month program is designed to train the next generation of PR agency professionals.

In this program, you'll get the chance to work in a fast-paced environment alongside some of the biggest household financial services names in the world. You'll develop your media relations and writing skills while learning the intricacies of Wall Street, financial technology, B2B, and professional services.

Program Overview and Responsibilities

Real Work Experience

Prosek Apprentices will:

• Develop a strong knowledge of the media landscape by building media lists, pitching and establishing relationships with journalists.
• Become an expert in reading and analyzing news trends and developing timely pitch angles
• Write content (messaging, press releases and pitches) to propel your clients' brands.
• Take an owner's role in every element of account execution by keeping track of action items, taking thorough notes during internal and client calls and tracking the team's progress as it relates to media opportunities and progress across projects.
• Become a master researcher by participating in the business development process.

Professional Development and Training

Prosek's Boot Camp program is a curriculum curated and taught by top leaders across the firm on a weekly basis throughout the program. Our Boot Camps are designed to educate Apprentices on both PR and our client sectors.

Topics of education include:

• Capital Markets and Asset Management
• Professional Services and Financial Technology
• Media Training and Reporter Relationship Building
• Crisis Communications and Special Situations
• Wealth Management and Banking
• Client Readiness

Internal Network and Support

We invest heavily into the growth and support for our Prosek Apprentices, pairing each Apprentice with a manager, a media buddy and a mentor.

• Managers are responsible for identifying their Apprentice's strengths, areas for development and interests to ensure they're given the right tools to succeed.
• Media mentors help Apprentices navigate the financial media landscape, develop their media relations skills and provide support as they acclimate to a new environment and corporate culture.

The goal of Prosek's PR Development Program is to develop Apprentices into Assistant Account Executives by the end of the program.

Experience and Qualifications

• Completed BS/BA degree by the start of the program.
• Strong interest in financial services, professional services, technology and B2B communications.
• Possess a team player mindset and willingness to work collaboratively
• Have solid research and critical thinking skills along with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.
• Strongly encouraged (but not required) to have prior PR internship(s).

NYC Salary: $17.00/hour

To apply:

Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Job Description:

The Manager of External Affairs develops and supports strategies for creating and enhancing the company and brand image in line with our purpose: A Better World for Pets. This role develops communications intended for key external audiences and opinion leaders such as reporters in traditional and digital media, pet parents, industry group leaders and public officials. The Manager of External Affairs will help identify trends in the external and internal environment (risks and opportunities); use insights gained to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the multi-billion-dollar NA Mars Pet Nutrition business.

What are we looking for?

• 5-7 years relevant professional experience in brand communications with proven success leading, developing and managing communications programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or associated profession is required, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proven success in leading communications across multiple brands and businesses is preferred.
• Prior experience in Sustainability Communications is critical.
• Experience as a spokesperson
• Agency experience preferred
• Ability to travel

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support strategy and planning for U.S. corporate reputation and brand programs
• Lead development and execution of Employer of Choice strategy
• Lead development and execution of Executive Visibility strategy
• Lead issues and crises communications with manufacturing sites; ensuring corporate compliance.
• Partner with Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (EI&D) team to bring EI&D strategy to life, providing strategic counsel and leading all EI&D external comms.
• Lead Mars Petcare food donation programs (corporate & PEDIGREE Feeding Program) in partnership with internal counterparts and manage relationship with Greater Good.
• Manage corporate social media presence and support digital & social media content for brand teams, ensuring compliance with Mars Petcare Marketing Guidelines
• Collaborate with Strategic Business Communications on Internal story telling of external initiatives
• High level of interaction internally and externally-collaborates closely cross functional with key stakeholders
• Serve as primary point person for strategic community partnerships and support Sr. Manager with sports partnership relationships
• Represent Mars Petcare as company spokesperson as needed and support media inquiries as needed
• Provide ongoing strategic counsel to the business
• Develop, edit, and distribute communications materials including press releases, internal story alerts, corporate statements, corporate materials, presentations and speeches.
• Partner with Brand & Purpose Comms leads to support Brand PR initiatives as needed

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Manager Corporate Communications - Strategic Business Communications

Locations: Multiple

Job Description:

The Strategic Business Communications Manager will develop and oversee communication and change management strategies to support our business and unique communication needs of our Supply Chain / Manufacturing Associate population, including front-line workers.

This associate will celebrate our rich history of manufacturing with creativity and fun, and always answer the question, “How do we make this equitable for our manufacturing Associates?”

They will also ensure a consistent and thoughtful Associate experience through the expert use of change communications principles.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in a high paced corporate or agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Education or Marketing.
• This Associate will be a self-starter who understands, recommends and executes proven communication strategies in partnership with our internal communication team, manufacturing site leads and SCLT.
• They will ensure communications to our largest Associate population are aligned to our overarching NA communications strategy in tone, clarity, visual identity and purpose-driven messaging. 
• When done properly, this role will be critical to the growth, engagement and culture of our overall NA Pet Nutrition organization.
• Strong writing skills, change communications / management knowledge, multitasking abilities, ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to navigate a diverse and broad range of issues and situations.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Previous experience/responsibilities should include internal/associate communications in a multi-site or manufacturing organization.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with internal associates and other key stakeholders to reinforce communication. 
• Experience working with manufacturing preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Partner with director of internal communications and larger team to deliver a seamless Associate communications experience for all Associates across NA Pet Nutrition.
• Recommend and execute a comprehensive, strategic communications strategy to meet the unique needs of our NA Pet Nutrition manufacturing network.
• Engage frontline Associates through tailored communications strategies that highlight the critical role they play in our business purpose and long-term growth.
• Recommend, prepare and implement a variety of communications leveraging new and existing channels to reach Associates across multiple locations.
• Celebrate our rich history of manufacturing with creativity and fun and always answer the question, “How do we make this equitable for our manufacturing Associates?”
• Consult with site leadership and SCLT on internal communication needs and assist as needed.
• Identify and develop a consistent drumbeat of manufacturing-focused editorial to highlight the great work of our Supply Chain with all NA Pet Nutrition Associates.
• Leverage the full scale of the internal communication team to deliver a fun, engaging and tailored experience for our Manufacturing Associates.
• Support sites with communications as needed during product launches, milestone celebrations or strategic business initiatives.
• Assist as needed with internal stakeholder site visits.
• Partner with EA team to advise and prepare internal comms needs related to crisis communications.
• Partner with HSE lead on safety communication campaigns.
• Serve as communications partner or lead on regional and global transformation / change communication projects for Pet Nutrition. 
• Support and lead projects as assigned across the internal communications team.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

To apply:

1. Email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.

Working directly with TrailRunner leadership and senior advisors, Analysts help clients in all industries leverage strategic communications to achieve their objectives in special situations (IPOs, M&A, restructurings, investor issues, regulatory matters, litigation, crises, etc.) and in longer-term engagements focused on priorities including corporate reputation, executive visibility, media relations, investor relations, and issues management. 

In addition to strong writing, research, and analytical skills, success as an Analyst -- and in every role at TrailRunner -- requires an unwavering commitment to helping clients and teammates win. The ability to maintain poise and good humor in dynamic, high-intensity situations is highly valued, given the nature of the work and the firm’s inclusive, collaborative culture. 

Ideal candidates will have less than three years of relevant work experience and possess a combination of personal drive, emotional intelligence, and intellectual curiosity required for career advancement with the benefit of experience and mentoring from senior colleagues.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution across the full range of client assignments.
• Draft well-written briefings based on analysis of financial disclosures, legal filings, media coverage, social media activity, and other sources.
• Ensure situational awareness for clients through real-time monitoring of media, social media, analyst, investor, ratings agency, and other signals.
• Drive high operational tempo in all interactions with clients and colleagues. This routinely requires handling client needs outside of normal business hours.
• Coordinate and support media relations, investor relations, social media, and other tactical outreach efforts. With guidance, engage directly with journalists and other influencers.
• Support the development and execution of project plans encompassing media relations, conferences and events, content creation, social media activation, crisis response, issues management, and other workstreams.

Background and qualifications

• Strong work ethic, strong personal ethics, commitment to learning, and commitment to excellence
• Ability to be a builder who can actively contribute to TrailRunner’s entrepreneurial culture
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
• Experience/comfort working with complex financial, legal, and corporate concepts
• Commitment to mastering the details in every situation
• Ability to organize and prioritize work across multiple simultaneous projects and to play well with others -- especially when time is short, and the stakes are high
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, journalism, the law, finance, or politics/public policy (relevant agency experience strongly preferred)
• B.S./B.A. in public relations, communications, finance, business, or another related field

To apply, please email resume to nicholasneptune@lagrant.com and kimhunter@lagrant.com.