Senior Project Manager Primary Responsibilities

• Lead project team and manages project deliverables and timelines for client campaigns (websites, newsletters, print ads, promotions, special marketing initiatives) in a variety of industries
• Conceptualize, plan, execute and evaluate client’s marketing strategy
• Ensures consistency among all marketing collateral
• Manages the creative process with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
• Identifies and works with external vendors and/or internal teams to make sure all creative production processes are satisfactory and within budget constraints
• Troubleshoots to resolve client questions, campaign needs and creative production issues
• Provide strategic input on strategies and campaigns for clients
• Remains current in the latest marketing trends and can make recommendations to clients based on new research and findings

Senior Project Manager Skills/Capabilities:

• Minimum 4 years of project management in marketing or communications position – creative services project management and print production experience preferred
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and client organizations, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy, particularly as part of a team effort.
• Commitment to a successful outcome as exemplified by a portfolio of results
• Success in roles that require management of multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Comfort with underlying social media technology and the standards required to execute marketing campaigns in new media channels — adept in understanding best practices in website usability, user interfaces, as well as print and web-based design
• Proficient in using Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally via all channels
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to create, streamline, and troubleshoot client projects, offer creative solutions and effective processes
• Strong client service ethic; high degree of responsiveness and interest in exceeding expectations.

About Ideas Collide: Learn more about working with an elite group of marketing superheroes and roster of dynamic clients at ideascollide.com.

*The contact information for applicants: jobs@ideascollide.com

Associate Project Manager Responsibilities:

- Managing project deliverables and timelines for client campaigns (websites, social media, public relations, newsletters, print ads, promotions, special marketing initiatives)

- Assisting project team, account director and client on specific project requests and marketing initiatives

- Supporting our strategic team with ideas, plans and estimates for client projects

- Developing coverage reports and client activity reports

- Creating client presentations as directed

- Copywriting and editing press releases, media briefs, emails, newsletters, social media content, advertisements, etc

Associate Project Manager Skills/Capabilities:

- Minimum 2 years of project or account management in a public relations agency, advertising agency, marketing firm or marketing department

- Proficient in using Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; willingness and ability to learn and utilize new systems/tools as needed

- Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio suite preferred

- Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail and follow-through; strong prioritization and time-management skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally in person and via email and phone

- Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to create, streamline, and troubleshoot client projects, offer creative solutions and effective processes

- Ability to work individually and in team settings

- Strong client service ethic; high degree of responsiveness and interest in exceeding expectations

- Understands social media universe including YouTube, Facebook, StumbleUpon, Delicious, Digg, Reddit, Flickr, Forums, Twitter, Wikis, blogs, etc.

- Possesses functional knowledge or some experience with HTML/CSS

- Adept in understanding best practices in website usability, user interfaces; capable of developing website wireframe documents and user sequences scenarios

- Experience in developing media relations and supporting or running a public relations team is desired

About Ideas Collide: Learn more about working with an elite group of marketing superheroes and roster of dynamic clients at ideascollide.com.

*The contact information for applicants: jobs@ideascollide.com

Responsibilities overview
The Digital Strategy Manager is responsible for the successful development of digital and social media strategies for our clients. The role requires a passionate, innovative big picture thinker who can connect digital and social to all other aspects of the client business to drive growth opportunities and maximizes B2B sales channel engagement through web, mobile, social media, e-mail, search, display advertising, and SEO. This person must have a passion for digital trends and innovation, combined with a sound understanding of B2B marketing, social networks and brands.

Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or related field
• 6-10 years of digital/new media experience, ideally in a B2B marketing services/agency environment
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
• SEO, display advertising and marketing automation experience preferred
• Must also be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About Canyon:

We are a B2B integrated marketing communications agency located at US 60 and Val Vista. We focus on planning and delivering effective and powerful integrated campaigns using a variety of communication tools. We view every communication we create as an opportunity to positively impact our clients’ business. We are looking for hardworking, open-minded, honest and talented individuals who share our enthusiasm for supporting our clients’ business. Check us out at www.canyoncomm.com.

Benefits:

We offer 100% paid health benefits for full-time employees, a matching retirement account and other impressive benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact:

Please send your resume in MS Word or PDF format to nlandl@canyoncomm.com and copy

remenecker@canyoncomm.com. Please list “Digital Strategy Manager” in the subject line.

Leads the planning, development and implementation of complex internal/external communication programs/projects.  Designs and provides consultation to senior management on tactical communication plans for the organization and/or specified business unit.  Responsible for advising clients, proposing, implementing and evaluating strategies designed to help achieve business goals.   Builds strong relationships with clients through trust, teamwork and knowledge to produce communications

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to Manager/Director/AVP. This is an individual contributor role but may have direct reports based on organizational structure.  May also be responsible for virtual/project teams.
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Core Duties and Responsibilities:

General Communications Duties:
1. Leads the design, development, production and distribution of communication programs for strategically, complex internal/external   communication programs/projects.
2. Provides consultation to senior management and project leaders on internal/external communication issues and programs to ensure that communication plans support the business unit’s and/or company’s strategic initiatives and objectives.
3. Leads the planning, design, development and implementation of communication projects/programs for internal/external audiences.  Develops communication plans for senior management in order to increase associate understanding of the business plan and initiatives as well as to advertise and promote products and services, strengthen relationships, increase visibility within the industry, and build community awareness of the company and/or business unit as a respected corporate citizen.
4. Consults on complex communication productions and serves as project leader for assigned communications projects, managing the activities of a creative communications team to produce and implement communications events, materials, print, Web, meetings and presentations.
5. Leads the planning, preparation and dissemination of information concerning the company through in-house publications, marketing materials, audio-visual presentations and video projects, and internet/intranet sites.  Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of the materials and programs and provides recommendations to senior management on new/revised communications practices, programs and strategies.
6. Develops communications strategies working with senior leadership.  Executes strategies using various communication vehicles and tactics.  Presents reports, recommendations and plans to senior management.
7. Handles all matters with discretion and maintains confidentiality of all information.
8. May lead the need assessment, research of possible solutions/alternatives, and development as well as presentation of proposals for new communication projects and programs.  May develop and implement survey tools for researching information or opinion.
9. Provides procedural direction to unit/team members on projects. Monitors training procedures and performs training duties.  Acts as technical liaison with other departments.  Plans and coordinates workflow/assignments for communications unit/team.  Provides input to performance evaluations.  Manages project teams with cross-functional membership.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To apply: Visit either www.scottsdaleins.com or www.nationwide.com and search for a complete job description under position number 1827.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail, reliable, and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet.
• Experience using the latest version of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with using and updating social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter.
• Proficient using Mac and PC platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadline in a fast paced environment.
• Professional attitude, team player.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Dreamweaver and Drupal or a similar content management system for websites.
• Knowledge of video software and video editing experience.
• Experience using an email marketing service provider such as Constant Contact.
• Experience working in a Marketing Department.
• Experience with coordinating and setting up events.
• College degree preferred and/or a combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge.

Special Working Conditions:

• Early mornings or evenings may be required to support events.

Pay Rate and Hours:

• $14.00 per hour (No benefits)
• Up to 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Specific hours to be determined)
• Position runs through June 30, 2012

Interested candidates please submit a résumé and cover letter to pace@gatewaycc.edu or fax to 602.286.8223.  Applications will be reviewed upon submission, position is open until filled.

Essential Functions:

60%      Design, develop and test Web applications and databases, using various tools

30%      Administration of web servers, applications and user support

5%        Research new technology and advice on new opportunities

5%        Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computing studies, information technology or web development.
• Experience with MS Windows and PHP development environments; SQL/MSSQL/MySQL databases; MS Access; application development tools including MS ASP.NET, Visual Studio, Expression Web and/or Adobe Dreamweaver, Drupal, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, (CSS); world wide web (WWW) interfaces to database applications; C# and ASPX programming; Apache web server experience; and Oracle.
• Experience with SharePoint, SiteMax Chat or similar tools.
• Experience with creating databases integrated with a CRM.
• Experience with developing architectural environment for a large scale website; ensure a large scale website continues to function properly; interpret functional design specifications and create technical design specifications; modify and implement selected programs to interface with software already in use.
• Experience in UNIX/Linux, VMS and Windows NT.
• Maintain web development, staging and production servers.
• Manage projects with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five years developing in a large-scale website using various tools and best practices.
• Master’s degree in computer science, computing studies or information technology.
• Testing/installing/supporting large scale relational database applications.
  • Developing backup and recovery procedures

Special Working Conditions:

• Long periods of time on computer.
• May be required to work evening and/or weekend hours.

Pay Rate and Hours:

• $23.23 per hour (No benefits)
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Temporary position runs through June 30, 2012

Interested candidates, please submit a résumé and cover letter by Friday, February, 17, 2012 to bullock@gatewaycc.edu or fax to 602.286.8223.

Individual is responsible for understanding the loyalty and engagement analysis provided by the Engagement Analysts, and adjusting marketing and engagement based on this information. They will work closely with a Retention Marketing Specialist to clearly understand the lifecycle and create compatible strategies. They will deploy campaigns based on their increasing understanding of content usage and platform specifics.

Position-specific tasks: Utilize in-house or third party software to deploy campaigns, coordinate synergies with in-house teams regarding targeted mail and email databases, and monitor all campaigns (social, email and loyalty). Must have experience in social media for business, SEM/SEO, content production and loyalty programs.

Key success metrics: Growing overall and core subscriber engagement, increasing loyalty percentage YOY, and keeping a keen eye on trends and market best practices. Responsible for growing engagement through multiple platform engagement efforts in target ZIPs that are attractive to advertisers and developing new marketing techniques that increase engagement and reinforce the brand and value proposition of the product(s) to the customer.

Job responsibilities entail:

• Successfully implementing loyalty and engagement efforts

• Proficiency in software as a solution application and social media

• Utilize dedicated subscriber and non-subscriber databases to develop engagement programs using multiple platforms including email marketing, mobile messaging, social media, and digital offers

• Set target dates and goals to manage, benchmark, and optimize campaigns as needed

• Keep a pulse on what campaigns are effective and instinctively recognize the specific needs of individual markets

• Metrics accountability

• Work with engagement analysts and ensure engagement programs are working by monitoring revenues and expenses, and implementing ROI-based measurements

• Allocate costs based on market-specific budgets

• Monitor key indicators and develop “red flag” alternatives and solutions

• Developing communication vehicles among Corporate Consumer Sales and Retention

• Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations

• Communicate in a focused and compelling way that drives others thoughts and actions

• Communicate results, concerns and accomplishments to newspaper Group Circulation Directors and Publishers

This individual must be self-directed and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and within a very results- and deadline-oriented environment.

Requirements: Strong digital and social marketing capabilities. Must be analytical and have exceptional organizational abilities; excellent oral and written communication skills; detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and manage time effectively; ability to think creatively and question the status quo. Ability to handle deadline pressure and high-stress work environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Flexible and able to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities. Embraces change, acts ethically and is proactive. Must be a team player who can work with a variety of people, personalities and departments.

A minimum of 3 years marketing experience is required

• 1-3 years direct marketing experience preferred

• College degree or equivalent experience in marketing is required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing preferred

Must be a self-starter with a passion for sales growth and the ability to respond to change and implement programs to meet volume and revenue expectations. Must have a solid knowledge of how to interpret social media, engagement, loyalty, circulation, readership and digital analytics. Strong organizational skills and planning abilities necessary. Must be motivated, with a customer-centric, problem-solving approach. Must be able to develop and implement engagement strategies across multiple platforms, constantly assess tactics, digital opportunities, and develop non-traditional consumer campaigns to achieve increased engagement across multiple platforms, thus increasing volume and revenue goal. Analytical ability required for campaign analysis, data manipulation and developing and interpreting metrics.

May require work on weekends, evenings and holidays. Will require occasional travel to and from other group locations or vendor sites for meetings, training and to specific sites to ensure engagement and digital growth strategies are in place.

Position is based in Phoenix, Ariz.

To apply, specify “Marketing Specialist – Engagement”: http://www.jobs.net/jobs/gannett/job/marketing-specialist-retention-and-engagement/J5H1MZ750SYR60L8XHH/