TEMP - Manager, Communications (52416)

Temporary Manager, Communications and Marketing

Qualifications

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 Temporary Manager, Communications and Marketing, you will provide strategic communications and marketing support for the SCM department, focused primarily on social media posting and monitoring, drafting and shepherding program promotional assets, and other related tasks. The role will report to the Director, Media and Public Relations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Manage communications and marketing efforts on AGUs digital and social media platforms, producing light-weight content such as Canva cards and drafting posts of appropriate tone for AGUs audience across Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Monitor social media throughout the business day, including both responses to AGU along with news and issues of interest to AGU. Provide a daily report of notable activity, as well as instant alerts to supervisors when appropriate.
Work in partnership with AGU communication and marketing staff to help programs on promotional campaigns for events, activities, and initiatives.
Provide basic social media analytics for channels or specific posts monthly as well as upon request.
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)
Works with the marketing team to create or assign to Design promotional assets.
Works with the marketing team on AGUs newsletters as needed, including drafting content, building proofs, scheduling delivery, and capturing analytics.
During AGUs Annual Meeting, while the team has traveled to San Francisco, assist remotely during Pacific Time business hours in closely monitoring social media, high-volume posting, occasionally monitoring the AGU news inbox, and other light tasks for media relations or marketing as needed.

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 digital content.

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.