Communications Manager

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. is seeking a Communication Manager to oversee day-to-day external and internal communications that promote the MJHS mission, vision, core values, programs, services and people.

The role includes pitching stories, drafting content, managing media lists and supporting community events. You will work under the AVP, Communications, coordinating with the social media team and spokespeople, while ensuring brand consistency and handling crisis communications as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in journalism, communications, public relations, brand management or related fields.
• Experience with AP Stylebook as well as media monitoring, metrics, tracking, analyzing and reporting news coverage.
• Content generation expertise for social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with critical and sensitive information.
• Inquisitive with strong organizational and critical thinking skills, as well as natural ability to positively connect with others.
• Possess event planning skills and flexibility to occasionally support evening and weekend events.
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team, take initiative and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while managing different priorities.
• Experience with photography, video editing and digital asset management platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist AVP, Communications with the implementation of a multi-faceted communications plan that supports MJHS system as a whole and each line of business
• Manage the pitch/editorial/events calendar and collaborate with social media coordinator to plan content roll-out across social media platforms
• Research, cultivate and maintain media relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers, as well as pitch news stories
• Help identify, cultivate, prepare and support MJHS spokespeople and influencers for disseminating MJHS key messages
• Use media monitoring software and other services for ongoing tracking and reporting
• Draft and refine communications content, including news releases, newsletter copy, talking points, backgrounders, social media, internal website content and other deliverables as assigned
• Assist with crisis communications, if and as needed
• In coordination with social media coordinator, help conceptualize, script, direct and produce video content that can be used for pitches and online content
• Responsibility: Manage the process for capturing and organizing photo/video consent forms and images
• Help ensure brand consistency across messaging, collateral and channels
• Serve as primary lead for community events such as parades, walks and other public activities, plus provide ongoing support for fundraising events, campaigns and other organizational efforts
• Find opportunities to adapt marketing materials for media pitches and opportunities
• Engage in special projects, tracking monthly invoices and other duties as assigned

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Social media management

Proofreading

Editing

Event planning

Project management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field

Tools

AP Stylebook

Media monitoring software

Job description

Under direction of the AVP, Communications, the Communication Manager will be responsible for day-to-day external and internal communications that promote the MJHS mission, vision, core values, programs, services and people. Responsibilities include pitching stories and securing news coverage; developing written content to be disseminated via various distribution channels; seeking, supporting and managing community event opportunities; cultivating and seeking opportunities for MJHS spokespeople and influencers; writing and submitting awards nominations and journal ads; supporting media training; proofreading, copyediting; maintaining media lists; and monitoring MJHS and competitor coverage.

• Assist AVP, Communications with the implementation of a multi-faceted communications plan that supports MJHS system as a whole and each line of business
• Manage the pitch/editorial/events calendar and collaborate with social media coordinator to plan content roll-out across social media platforms
• Research, cultivate and maintain media relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers, as well as pitch news stories
• Help identify, cultivate, prepare and support MJHS spokespeople and influencers for disseminating MJHS key messages
• Responsibility: Use media monitoring software and other services for ongoing tracking and reporting
• Draft and refine communications content, including news releases, newsletter copy, talking points, backgrounders, social media, internal website content and other deliverables as assigned
• Assist with crisis communications, if and as needed
• In coordination with social media coordinator, help conceptualize, script, direct and produce video content that can be used for pitches and online content
• Responsibility: Manage the process for capturing and organizing photo/video consent forms and images
• Help ensure brand consistency across messaging, collateral and channels
• Serve as primary lead for community events such as parades, walks and other public activities, plus provide ongoing support for fundraising events, campaigns and other organizational efforts
• Find opportunities to adapt marketing materials for media pitches and opportunities
• Engage in special projects, tracking monthly invoices and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience working in journalism, communications, public relations, brand management or related fields
• Experience with AP Stylebook as well as media monitoring, metrics, tracking, analyzing and reporting news coverage
• Content generation expertise for social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with critical and sensitive information
• Inquisitive with strong organizational and critical thinking skills, as well as natural ability to positively connect with others
• Possess event planning skills and flexibility to occasionally support evening and weekend events
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team, take initiative and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while managing different priorities
• Experience with photography, video editing and digital asset management platforms are a plus