Public Relations & Digital Communications Coordinator

We are now hiring for a full-time Public Relations & Digital Communications Coordinator to join ou rHeadquarters (HQ) Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Media Relations/Communications -

• Develop story pitches, press releases, fact sheets, bios and other communications materials
• Maintain MFS expert source roster for media interviews
• Serve as a lead agency media contact (with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications)
• Directly engage with agency staff, leadership and clients to gather and develop stories that demonstrate the impact of Metropolitan’s work and engagement with human services issues
• Conduct interviews with clients, donors, volunteers, etc. to use for various communications (social media, ecommunications, fundraising, etc.)
• Post media coverage links to Metropolitan’s website and provide media coverage links for leveraging on agency social media and in eCommunications, to help promote the agency’s brand awareness and impact
• Develop monthly media coverage reports aligned with the Communications’ team Communications plan
• Develop a yearly editorial calendar for placements, working with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Photography/Video -

• Provide basic photography/video footage (from interviews, agency events, etc.) for online and print communications needs as applicable; also develop related stories for Metropolitan online, social and print media

Communications/General -

• Work with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to develop a comprehensive agency-wide media relations plan and calendar, with measurement metrics
• Partner with the Communications team to brainstorm and develop general communications, marketing and fundraising communications ideas
• Provide proofreading/editing support for communications materials

Relationships:

• Reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
• Works closely with the Communications Team and the broader External Affairs Team
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with media and agency subject experts

• BA in Journalism, digital communications or related field required 
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in cultivating media relationships and securing media coverage required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Basic knowledge of Content Management Systems (i.e., WordPress) and email services a plus 
• Basic photography/video experience 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus 
• Proficiency in AP style preferred 
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines essential 
• Must be focused and self-motivated, yet flexible and a team player 
• Must have access to own transportation for off-site projects/events 
• Ability to work special events (including some evenings and weekends) as well as handle unexpected deadlines and emergency communications required

SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $57,500.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions. 
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options 
• 12 paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• 401K Plan 
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning 
• Wellness Initiative Program 
• Employee Assistance Network