Publicist
American Chemical Society - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022![American Chemical Society](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.ResponsibilitiesManage two direct reports. Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction. Foster a trusting team rapport.Evaluate the effectiveness of ACS's current communication efforts. Embrace continuous improvement by implementing a media strategy to maintain and improve the impact of ACS in the news.Preserve and enhance current relationships with journalists and public information officers. Identify new relationships to pursue.Build relationships internally to create high-quality content that can earn media attention globally. This content could be social media posts, press releases, or other communication materials.Work with partners to develop, or write on their behalf, press releases and other communications to publicize ACS.Help evaluate and support strategic engagement globally across social media channels and other platforms.Maintain and grow the National Historic Chemical Landmarks program, which involves interfacing with members, scientific institutions, and freelancers.Become familiar with the translated content the team publishes and participate in discussions around maintaining or changing the approach. Ensure Communications content is adequately promoted to reach a global audience.Leverage media events to promote goodwill, develop credibility, educate, and create a favorable public image for ACS.Publicize ACS events, including landmark dedication ceremonies and ACS's 150th anniversary events.Liaise to committees, comprised of members and board members. Responsibilities include providing effective written material, making polished oral presentations, and, with assistance from other team members, plan two committee meetings per year.Ensure ACS is represented accurately in the media.Assist with monitoring brand compliance, both internally and externally.Contribute to a positive corporate identity and positive brand recognition. Promote a positive and consistent company social narrative.Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in communications or similar field required; science communication experience highly desired.10+ years of experience in communications, publicity, or media relations field.Experience with people management.Experience at a communications or public relations agency is a plus.Strong communication skills with proven ability to present, write, and edit materials for journalists, and do so in a clear, concise, well-organized, and well-articulated manner.Make solutions-focused decisions by weighing priorities, evaluating data, and collaborating with others.Demonstrate expert knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the media and communications space.Able to prioritize responsibilities with minimal oversight.A self-starter with the ability to work well within a team to achieve organizational goals.Careful attention to detail to produce high-quality and accurate content.Proven ability to handle sensitive and complex issues with discretion.Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic is a strong plus.Willing and able to learn software specific to the team, including Microsoft 365, Asana, Slack, and Cision.Knowledge of AP Style.
This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $106,000-143,000 per year.
ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
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