MVJ offers 7 paid internships

Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ)  is hosting seven paid fellowships this fall. These fellowships will last roughly six months (with some lasting even longer) and will be held at various newsrooms throughout the country. This is an amazing way to jump start your journalism career and make a name for Read more…

DAV seeks Associate National Communications Director

Our National President, Dan Clare, DAV Chief Communications and Outreach Officer informs us:

DAV is currently searching for a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team as an Associate National Communications Director.

DAV offers a very competitive benefit package that includes a very generous paid time off (PTO) plan, paid federal holidays, medical and dental insurance, paternal leave, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

This position will help improve the lives of disabled veterans and their families by ensuring cohesive messaging and consistent branding between departments across a wide variety of media. By serving as an integral link between the organization’s outreach and fundraising efforts, the Associate National Communications Director will be a key asset in nationwide campaigns, celebrity ambassador coordination and high-profile special events.

The position will include travel and the opportunity to work directly with disabled veterans to tell their stories in unique and creative ways.

Candidates should satisfy all requirements to become a member of DAV.

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Strategic Communicator sought

LMI seeks a strategic communicator to support a federal government customer in Northern Virginia. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on advising senior leaders on communications strategies and delivering targeted, effective messages to affect organizational change and support employees’ professional development. As part of our high-performing team, you will Read more…

Red Cross seeks regional communication and marketing program manager

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs.

At the Red Cross, there is no such thing as a small disaster. In every single case it is the Red Cross’ mission to help people affected by disaster meet their emergency needs that include shelter, food, clothing, and health and mental health services. As a paid staff member, you will support our loyal Red Cross disaster volunteers who serve selflessly to provide a bridge of assistance until individuals and families can resume a normal life.

Our disaster volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission to respond to emergencies and provide relief to victims of disasters. They serve in a number of capacities, including Disaster Action Team Member, Disaster Assessment, Caseworker, Mass Care Feeding, Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Driver, Shelter Manager/Staff, Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health.

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Regional Communication & Marketing Program Manager (Raleigh, NC) to work in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will work 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and some weekends and evenings will be required during times of business need, and will be on call evenings and weekends to field media questions. Travel will also be involved up to 25% of the time.

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Associate National Communications Director Disabled American Veterans sought

Job Summary:
The National Adjutant, with the consent of the National Commander, appoints the position of Associate National Communications Director, National Headquarters. This position reports to the DAV’s National Communications Director for a variety of public relations and internal communications programs.
Essential Functions:
• Serve as a member of the editorial team that produces DAV Magazine.
• Assist in setting and implementing the public relations agenda for the DAV National Organization, responding to media queries as needed. This includes preparation and distribution of DAV news releases, op-ed pieces, commentaries and features.
• Research and prepare monthly material for print and online use as assigned to support key functions within the organization.
• Assist in creating brochures, fact sheets, position papers, posters, and other materials in support of DAV initiatives and functions.
• Provide video, print and photo coverage of DAV events and members for use in DAV public relations and internal communications outlets; develop A/V presentations for use by various DAV management staff as needed.
• Assist in writing official biographies, maintaining an up-to-date file of biographies for use in the DAV’s public relations programs.
• Research and write content for DAV National Directors, speeches, and talking points.
• Assist in analyzing and executing the DAV social media strategy through prescribed platforms.
• Assist the National Communications Director with correspondence and articles related to DAV Magazine, as well as other administrative tasks at DAV National Headquarters.

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