Communications Coordinator - Sparks Group : Job Details

Communications Coordinator Job Summary:

We're looking for a Communications Coordinator to join a well-established and world-renowned Association. This will be a hybrid contract opportunity in Washington, DC. As a Communications Coordinator, you will assist with communication projects across mediums and formats to foster enduring community growth and engagement, as well as drive readership, authorship, and revenue for Publications. This individual will provide broad assistance with content development and strategic implementation while managing the day-to-day operations of the division's brand-level organic and paid social media presence.

Communications Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Contribute to communications efforts for projects and announcements with planning, composition, and implementation.
• Develop reactive and proactive messaging and draft materials, including news releases, blog posts, social media, talking points, and others as needed.
• Manage and monitor Publications' brand-level social media presence.
• Manage requests, analytics, and billing for organic social posts and paid social advertising.
• Provide support and guidance for other staff who manage social accounts for journals and other sub-brands of Publications.
• Assist your Manager with other duties as required.

Communications Coordinator Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree, with a preference for fields related to communications or related field.
• Two years of experience in communications or a related function.
• Clear thinker with an organized and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Self-motivated individual who proactively seeks solutions.
• Positive attitude that contributes to the culture of the immediate team and the wider team in the office.
• Excellent writer in medium form (e.g. blog posts, news releases) and short form (e.g. social media, captions).
• Experience managing social media for an organization and familiarity with management platforms like Brandwatch.
• Familiarity with at least rudimentary design through tools like Canva.
• Familiarity with paid digital and social advertising on Meta and/or LinkedIn.
• Preference for experience with researchers and the scientific community.
• Preference for experience with short-form video production.