Regional Director, Marketing Communications, American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a not-for-profit health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. We are also dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Regional Marketing Communications Director for our White Marsh (Baltimore), MD office.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary contact for all public relations, media relations, communications and marketing projects in assigned geographical area in support of field operations and as such works closely.
• Acts as the first point of contact for media and major news stories in assigned area.
• Manages crisis communications situations in assigned area in accordance with crisis communications plan.
• Acts as information source from field to Division regarding issues and newsworthy events.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with media in assigned markets.
• Actively and aggressively promotes American Cancer Society news stories to media to ensure strong media presence in assigned area; promotes the American Cancer Society website and 1-800# throughout the Region.
• Proactively seeks out media opportunities in assigned area.
• Submits appropriate area news to Intranet for publishing.
• Acts as a regular writer & contributor to Annual Report and Division newsletters.
• Recruits volunteers in assigned areas to promote relationships with local media, recruit speakers and to serve in advisory capacity in local communities.
• Procures media sponsorships for health promotions and income events.
• Identifies and develops unique opportunities to promote American Cancer Society activities and programs within the community.
• Responsible for doing community assessment as it relates to the Regional Communications/Marketing Plan.
• Assists in speech writing for Regional Executive staff.
• Proactively works to build strong relationships with area staff.
• Makes business based decisions; maintains accurate files, submits timely and accurate reports; meets timelines, follows through; apprises supervisor of status; provides viable & innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/trainings, adheres to approved policy/procedure, represents the organization in a professional manner; makes effective presentations.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Public & media relations/issues management experience necessary.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills needed.

Other Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
• Member of Public Relations Society of America and Member of International Association of Business Communicators.

We offer excellent benefits and a smoke free work environment.

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