Job Description
Job Description
Summary
C2 Strategic Communications, one of the region’s largest public relations firms, is seeking a Staff Strategist to join our growing firm. Based in Louisville and with offices in Lexington, KY and Indianapolis, IN., our 30-person firm serves clients and projects throughout Kentucky and Indiana.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and enjoy working in a collaborative, creative environment. This person will work in C2’s Transportation, Tourism and Bourbon segments supporting diverse infrastructure clients and projects. This position will be based in Louisville.
To be considered, applicants must supply :
- A cover letter
- Resume
- At least two writing samples
- Client case study, if available
Essential duties and responsibilities
Help develop and implement communications plans, including objectives, strategies, tactics and budgets to meet client needs and reach target audiencesIdentify key deliverables and manage the process to achieve them, using exceptional organizational and relationship skillsManage time effectively and efficiently and meet work deadlinesDevelop and write news releases, newsletters, web content, speeches, talking points, presentations, other collateral marketing materials, social media posts, proposals, etc.Plan and organize media availabilities, news conferences, public meetings and professional conferencesProduce monthly performance reports for clientsManage social media accountsCollaborate with other staff members to sharpen deliverables and identify new client strategiesStay abreast of emerging technology and communications trends and recognize opportunities to apply them to meet client needsAssist with business development : direct pitches, proposal writing, presentations, etc.Participate in annual strategic planning for the companyTrack weekly hours worked and reimbursable expenses incurred on a timely basis for effective project management and timely billingPerform other duties as assigned by managementSkills / attributes
Required :
Strong written and oral communications skills – in particular, the ability to write descriptively and quickly, in a tone that matches client needs – is paramountAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to interact with and gain the trust of current and prospective clientsAbility to think strategically and creativelyAbility to proactively solve problemsAdept at collaborating, multi-tasking and meeting deadlinesExperience in communicating with media and the publicAbility to plan events, news conferences and public meetingsCompetent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookExperienced using social-media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to engage targeted audiencesPreferred :
Working knowledge of MailChimp and / or Constant Contact to produce newslettersExperience using Cision or other media-monitoring serviceExperience using content-management systems such as WordPressExperience using Adobe Creative products : Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and / or IllustratorEducation / experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations or other related fieldsHow to Set Yourself Apart
Be PersuasiveBe NimbleBe PersuasiveBe InsightfulBe ConnectedBe Humble but ConfidentMore About this Role
A typical work week is 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunchThis position will be based in the Indianapolis, IN officeReliable transportation is requiredNight and weekend hours, and the occasional travel, may be required but are minimalThis position is full-time exempt and reports to the Senior DirectorBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, life insurance and PTOWe seek partners, projects and people focused on the greater good – and that’s only possible through diversity, equity and inclusion. C2 Strategic Communications drives meaningful connections and conversation to leave this world better than we found it. We lead discussions that build bridges and roads, deliver healthcare and education, drive progress and empower people. We believe people make better decisions when everyone is heard, especially those who’ve been neglected in the past. And we know that communities grow stronger when we listen to each other and work together.
C2 Strategic Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
