Digital Strategist
Company: The James Madison Institute
URL: www.jamesmadison.org
Contact Person: Valerie Wickboldt
Application Deadline: November 15, 2016
Description
Supervisor: Reports directly to the Vice President of Communications
Requirements:
Candidates for the position of Digital Strategist should be able to demonstrate an understanding of public policy from a free-market perspective, with special emphasis on the issues facing the state of Florida. Candidates must be energetic in promoting the goals and views of The James Madison Institute (JMI) with a view to reaching new audiences through social media platforms and the management of multiple points of data.
Responsibilities:
The Digital Strategist is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Communications with meeting the day-to-day communications needs of JMI. This position will:
– Assist in the writing for JMI marketing materials such as the JMI Messenger
– Maintain and update media outreach lists
– Help draft and execute the new communications department strategic plan
– Helps advance the placement of JMI’s ideas and scholars through online presence management including:
* Maintaining and frequently updating JMI’s various social media platforms
* Maintaining and frequently updating the JMI website
* Assisting with weekly email outreach to membership
* Assisting with the marketing of JMI events
* Monitoring and compiling all media mentions of JMI
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
– Ability to work 40 hours per week
– Strong writing ability
– Impeccable attention to detail
– Experience maintaining social media platforms
– Ability to multitask
– Familiarity with the Microsoft Office software suite
– Graphic design experience not necessary, but preferred
How to Apply
Cover letters may be addressed to: Mrs. Valerie Wickboldt, JMI Vice President of Communications | The James Madison Institute | vwickboldt@jamesmadison.org
Job Originally Posted on: Wednesday, October 12, 2016