Strategic Communications Project Manager II

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Top 3-4 skills required to perfume the scope of work in order or preference)
Reading, Writing and Editing
Project Planning and Forecasting
Organization
Strong Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking

We are looking for a contractor who to join our client's Media Relations team within the Executive Office as a Strategic Communications Project Manager II. Our team’s mission? Deliver and execute on high-profile earned media campaigns for regional, national, and global PR initiatives to expand our donor reach, elevate executive voice, boost audience engagement through creative data-driven storytelling and audience-led content to demonstrate the impact of donor dollars.
This person will lead intake, workflow, planning, coordination, and closeout of strategic communications initiatives for the organization and its external business partners working collaboratively with their peers to execute projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Align closely with the Strategic Communications team and Strategic Communications Director to keep a pulse on project updates, tactical needs and systematic operations.
Experience working with strategists, advisors, middle management, and senior leadership teams across a heavily matrixed organization.
They should possess thorough knowledge of scope, schedule, and agency management.
This candidate will strengthen company culture by showing up with curious questions, bold ideas, a solutions-driven mindset and a willingness to try new approaches to complex planning in partnership withal communications and marketing functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Managing complex projects, remaining agile to shifts in workloads and project expectations. Drive Solutions.
Own and manage project timelines and are comfortable setting and upholding them in unison with your peers.
Have a record of accomplishment in creating and implementing communications plans that include target audience strategies, channel outlines, media targets and core programmatic messaging.
Are exceptionally organized and can manage multiple projects at once without repeat reminders while remaining calm and communicative with peers and leadership.
Maintain professional composure under pressure and follows through on assignments with minimal direction and/or in ambiguous situations.
Lead and Drive conversations in high-profile meetings with all project stakeholders.
Writer, skilled at defining and communicating a message and understand AP Stylebook guidelines.
Editor who excels on reviewing a variety of media materials for factual accuracy, adherence to brand messaging, and grammatical completeness, sometimes on tight deadlines.
Reporting and analysis. You provide regular media, communications, and project updates to Strategic Communications leadership and peers while packaging impactful and analytical media recaps in a timely manner.
Understand the value of pausing, reflecting, and analyzing processes, workflows, and project plans to maximize and drive results.
Support multi-disciplinary teams who have competing priorities and collaborating effectively with colleagues on campaign development activities.
Perform research to identify creative ways to drive fundraising and audience engagement and collaborate with Media Relations and Strategic Communications team members to fulfill needs for conducting outreach to reporters to work out logistics, scheduling, pre-arranged interview subjects and permissions with the appropriate teams in accordance with HIPAA.
Spearheading development and maintenance of workflow charts and reports on current and upcoming planning efforts of the Media Relations and Strategic Communications team.

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in communications, business communications, public relations, media relations, or closely related field
6+ years industry experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and ability to work independently with multiple teams while prioritizing transparency with direct leadership teams.
Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, and closing out communications plans and campaigns.
Experience writing for multiple mediums including executives and external-facing materials.
Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and our client's core values. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and using media distribution and monitoring services.

Top Skills Required
Reading, Writing and Editing
Project Planning and Forecasting
Organization
Strong Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking

Preferred PMP certification or other accolades.
Previous consulting and/or agency experience.
Previous experience within nonprofit sector.
Bilingual a plus.

Why Work with Us

At Cook Systems, we prioritize our employees' well-being and future with a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy benefits starting the first of the month following their start date. Our benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from two medical plan options and benefit from the extensive BCBS network, ensuring quality healthcare for you and your family.
• Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance through Unum: Financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through Navia: Manage healthcare and daycare expenses with tax-advantaged options.
• Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife: Additional coverage to bridge any financial gaps in your healthcare needs.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match through The Standard: Plan for a secure financial future with our company match, available after six months of service.

By joining Cook Systems, you'll become part of a supportive and innovative community where your contributions are highly valued. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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