TEMP- Manager, Communications (52200)

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS- STARTING IN OCTOBER

The position will be payrolled through our reliable agency partner.

The pay is $38.50 up to $51.50

WHO WE ARE?

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) supports a global community of more than half a million professionals and advocates in the Earth and space sciences.

Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events, and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net-zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C., and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct.

This is an exciting time to work at AGU. Every day we approach our work with a sense of purpose, and we look for others who share that passion and desire for a career with impact.

WHO YOU ARE?

At AGU we are looking for individuals who want to learn something new every day, who welcome a challenge, and are motivated to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is a proactive and creative problem solver who enjoys collaborating across diverse teams.
AGUs strategic communications and marketing (SCM) program is designed to advance AGUs global reputation as an authoritative voice for the Earth and space sciences.

As the Manager, Communications, you will provide strategic communications and marketing support via a robust and engaging digital and social media strategy. You will work in partnership with programs and initiatives across the organization. You will develop digital communications and marketing strategies, in collaboration with the SCM team, for launch activities and the ongoing success in reaching program goals, including generating and engaging global audiences.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Manage communications and marketing efforts on AGUs digital and social media platforms, setting strategic goals and expectations and producing content.
Assess current and future digital communications and marketing needs.
Work in partnership with AGU program teams to help them identify target audiences and how best to promote, recruit, and continue long-term engagement with those audiences.
Recommend and implement long- and short-term communication strategies.
Provide analysis and recommendations to the SCM team to develop umbrella communication and marketing plans that connect audience goals across programs.
Works with SCM team to develop consistent digital content related to AGUs programs and strategic goals for both internal and external audiences for social media channels (e.g., Instagram stories, WeChat, TikTok, YouTube)
Using analytics, develop innovative ways to engage AGU members, the Earth and space science community and the public on social media and other channels.
Work closely with the Marketing Data and Analytics Manager to assess engagement activity and make recommendations.
Assist in the monitoring the AGU news inbox.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
3-6 years of related work experience.
Knowledge and experience managing social media and utilizing social media management software including analytics.
Adept at developing and shaping creative, innovative digital content.
Ability to identify emerging trends and opportunities for engagement.
Excellent judgment for reputational management and crisis communications.
Excellent research, writing and communications skills with a strong preference for proficiency in AP style.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite specially Word, Excel, Word Press, and Outlook.
Ability to travel 5% of the time.