The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. The mission of the NAM is to be the voice for all manufacturing in the United States.
National Association of Manufacturers
Position Description
Job Title: Associate, Strategic Communications
Division: Communications
Department: Communications & Brand Strategy
Reports To: Vice President, Strategic Communications
FLSA Status/Level: Exempt; Professional
Location: DC Headquarters-based
Position Overview:
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is seeking a Strategic Communications Associate to support the NAM's growing strategic communications practice. This is an exciting position dedicated to enhancing the NAM's rapid response and news monitoring capabilities as well as assisting with additional duties in support of the strategic communications team.
The successful candidate is an organized and motivated self-starter with thorough knowledge of the media and digital landscape and experience in media relations, social media strategy, traditional and online media monitoring and research.
This requires someone with the ability to work as part of a team and be agile and responsive in a deadline-driven 24-hour news cycle. The candidate must have strong drive, good judgment and discipline to juggle multiple internal and external priorities, projects and deadlines.
This position also supports several administrative duties for the vice president of communications, including scheduling, travel coordination and occasional meetings management.
Who We Are:
The NAM communications and brand strategy team is a nationally recognized division that knows how to break through the noise and drive a message. Our team consists of savvy digital strategists, experienced spokespeople and creative storytellers who use different channels, tools and tactics to drive news in support of manufacturers' agenda. Our innovative campaigns and top talent have been hailed by publications like "PR Week," "PR News" and "Bulldog Reporter" as the gold standard in public relations, communications and advocacy.
Join the NAM and Make an Impact in the Following Ways:
- Lead the NAM's News Room, with responsibility for traditional and social media monitoring, formatting and distributing media alerts to NAM stakeholders, preparing print, social media, online, TV and radio media compendiums and creating analytics reports with actionable recommendations.
- Assist with the development and execution of a robust rapid-response strategy using traditional earned media and digital/social media tools and tactics.
- Manage the NAM's library of media/content subscriptions, assist in updating social media channels and making basic updates to the NAM's various web properties.
- Assist the strategic communications team in fielding and vetting incoming media calls, staffing media interviews and drafting communications and research briefing materials.
- Drive communications content through the internal editorial process, with attention to detail and timeliness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the vice president of communications.
The above list of responsibilities is representative of the position and is not intended to limit or preclude other responsibilities and tasks that may be associated with or added to the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct or indirect reports
We are looking for Team Players who meet the Following Criteria:
- Ability to work as part of a team and be agile and responsive in a deadline-driven 24-hour news cycle.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, marketing, English or related discipline or equivalent work experience
- One to four years of communications experience, with preferred emphasis on rapid-response, traditional and social media monitoring, analytics reporting and research.
- Robust knowledge of the traditional media, social media and digital landscape.
- Experience and familiarity with both legislative and executive branches preferred, but not required.
- Collaborative style and demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills essential.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe National Association of Manufacturers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome and celebrate everyone's uniqueness here at the NAM. We provide equal opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with conviction histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. At the NAM, we believe in Second Chances! The NAM is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to ALL. We only require that you have the qualifications, talent and passion to be successful in your role.
The NAM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nam.org.
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States and one of the nation's most influential advocates for manufacturing. By joining the NAM, you become part of a spirited and dynamic team that is driven to succeed. We recognize and reward our staff with competitive pay and annual performance-based bonus programs. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, SmarTrip, and a 401(k) Salary Deferral plan with employer match and contributions, vacation and sick leave, complimentary on-site gym access and healthy snacks in the break room. Become part of a fast-paced team passionate about keeping the United States the world leader in manufacturing.
Get involved. Make an impact. Join the NAM team.
Learn more at www.nam.org/careers
The NAM is an equal opportunity employer.
