Hybrid Strategic Communications Manager

Flexible Packaging Association; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO and leave

401K with employer matching

Hybrid schedule with two days WFH

Job summary

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), based in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Manager of Communications to oversee the organization’s communications, marketing, and public relations. The role covers content development, design and production of collateral, database management, proofreading, copy editing, and social media and website management.

Responsibilities include collaborating with senior leaders, managing media relationships, organizing awards and student design challenges, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• 3–5 years’ experience in communications and marketing with emphasis on writing, copy editing, and production of newsletters and collateral.
• Trade association experience desired but not required.
• Awareness of public policy advocacy and lobbying functions desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Communications with designing, copy editing, proofreading, writing, producing, and disseminating all FPA member and industry communications, publications, reports, and press releases.
• Manage database and relationships for media and trade contacts and publications.
• Assist with development and execution of communications and collateral for member meetings.
• Assist with execution and promotion of the annual FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition.
• Manage all aspects of the annual FPA Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase.
• Manage all aspects of the annual FPA Student Design Challenge.
• Manage all industry/association events, media, and tradeshow partnerships.
• Manage all FPA social media, including calendars, content, distribution, and monitoring.
• Manage content and updates for all FPA websites.
• Assist staff with drafting, copy editing, and proofing as requested.
• Serve as support staff for FPA coalitions and committees as needed.
• Provide strategic guidance and look for opportunities to expand and enhance FPA’s communications, marketing, and PR activities.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Writing

Strategic communications

Social media management

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/public relations

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Campaign Monitor/Constant Contact

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), based in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Manager of Communications to oversee the organization’s communications, marketing, and public relations. The role covers content development, design and production of collateral, database management, proofreading, copy editing, and social media and website management.

Responsibilities include collaborating with senior leaders, managing media relationships, organizing awards and student design challenges, and guiding