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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, ranked as one of the top five global children’s charities, is seeking resumés for the position of Director of Public Relations.
Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is the exclusive charity serving local children with physical and mental disabilities in the Greater St. Louis region from infancy to the age of 21. Variety serves 200,000 children annually and is known around the world as the entertainment industry’s charity. Variety’s St. Louis Chapter is an international leader, raising more than $3.3 million annually. Every dollar raised in the St. Louis region stays in this region.
Overall Objective of the Position:
To raise awareness of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. This position reports to the executive director.
This position is also responsible for all internal and external communications, including one direct report.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement an annual strategic public relations plan as set forth by Variety’s strategic plan. The plan will include individual public relations plans for all events, programs and an annual Variety Week campaign.
• Write press releases, speeches and features, and create media kits utilizing AP style.
• Pitch and place feature stories, mentions, and live or pre-recorded broadcasts reflecting key messages.
• Develop media and vendor relationships.
• Interface with director of development to coordinate one-voice messaging to promote one consistent branding message.
• Collaborate with communications manager and oversee all communications projects, Web site development and Web site updating on a timely basis.
• Develop annual budget, and track and streamline all costs.
• On-site media responsibilities and attendance at all Variety events and programs. Some weekend events are required in April, October and November.
• Collaborate with all staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
Degree in Journalism or Communications or related field, plus five years of directly related experience, or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of management experience with proven track record of deliverable results. Minimum of five years of strong project management and team management abilities. Superior AP style writing skills. Ability to meet multiple project deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including heavy events and programs. Candidates with media backgrounds are a plus.
Benefits:
Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer offering full benefits, including health, dental, long-term disability, life and a simple IRA.
Please e-mail cover letter including salary requirements, resume and references to Jan Albus, Executive Director, at jan@varietystl.org, or fax to (314) 453-0488.
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