JOB LISTING — Marketing Manager

Posted by Sandra Fernandez on July 21, 2010 under Jobs, Internships & Scholarships | Be the First to Comment

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston

Our main office address is:

6437 High Star Drive
Houston, Texas 77074

There are four ways to apply with us:

1. Bring your resume to us in person to our main office
2. Mail your resume to Susan Kennedy, Human Resources Director, at our main office
3. Fax your resume to Susan Kennedy at 713.860.8237
4. Or email your resume Susan Kennedy at bbbshoustonjobs@bbbs.org

Please note that we only accept applications for positions that are posted. BBBS does not have an online application system at this time. Please use one of the above methods to apply for a job.

Position: Marketing Manager

Location: Houston – main office (6437 High Star)

Salary: $38k – $45k

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and directs all external agency communications to create consistent, powerful, lasting brand awareness in the marketplace.
• Strategically identifies new opportunities to promote Big Brothers Big Sisters and executes plans to capitalize on opportunities.
• Manages media relations efforts for the agency including all press releases, dissemination, follow-up, and press conference preparation.
• Manages all Big Brothers Big Sisters PSA placement and dissemination.
• Manages Houston website content
• Assists in development of local electronic presentation tools including but not limited to PowerPoint templates, e-announcements, e-newsletters, as well as assisting Graphic Design team with creative and editorial efforts
• Develops and maintains external relationships with media outlets, reporters, columnists and media based Community Relations Directors.
• Coordinates photography and videography for events and match activities.
• Establishes standard presentation kit materials for agency-wide use in recruitment events
• Ensures that public speakers (both staff and non-staff) are fully vetted, prepared and rehearsed prior to engagements.
• Secures, edits, and catalogs timely stories of match activities, Little successes, Big involvement and corporate involvement.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree; marketing, communications or public relations preferred
• 3-5 years of demonstrated media relations experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Top notch proofreading and editing skills with a firm knowledge of the AP style guide
• Possess experience with Mac-based hardware
• Demonstrated graphic design experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Possess web content management experience (knowledge of HTML helpful)
• Proficient in MS Office software applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook; PowerPoint
• Flexibility to travel throughout BBBS service area, and to work/participate in events in the early morning, evening and weekends
• Possess the flexibility to manage competing project demands required in a time sensitive, high profile environment
• Ability to grasp and organize concepts quickly and translate them into actionable steps
• Possess the maturity and sense of urgency to achieve measurable results
• Ability to work well within a team environment balanced with effective self-management activities
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

HAHMP DISCLAIMER: This job posting has been shared at the request of an HAHMP member or supporter. HAHMP cannot provide additional information about the job in question. The job will remain posted until we are advised that it has been filled or no longer available. HAHMP cannot guarantee that the position is still available at this time.