Recycled Materials Association - Communications Manager

The Manager of Communications is primarily responsible for executing communication plans that support ReMA member and organizational goals. ReMA works to educate, inform, and influence key audiences – including members, potential members, industry stakeholders, federal, state and local decisionmakers, and media – through multi-channel communications programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Manages project workflow on communications activities, collaborating with other departments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manages content and distribution of the organization’s communications channels including, newsletters, mobile app, press releases, podcasts, and videos.
• Drafts press releases, announcements, and other messages.
• Writes content in support of ReMA’s editorial calendar.
• Develops content and executes strategies for the organization’s social media accounts.
• Maintains media resource library including internal talking points, photos/videos, and other collateral. 
• Assembles metrics reports and uses analytics to measure engagement across channels and make recommendations to improve engagement.
• Oversees and distributes daily media clips.
• Monitors news and social media and keep staff informed of latest developments on ReMA’s issues and priorities.
• Assists with chapter communications.
• Maintains and updates department’s SOPs.
• Attends industry events as needed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate college degree, preferably in the field of communications, public relations, or marketing
• Strong writing/editing/verbal communications/customer service skills
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Can work effectively with interruptions, handle frequently changing priorities, and manage unscheduled tasks with accuracy.
• Capable of setting priorities when multiple demands are present. 
• Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills are needed. A good comfort level in working with numbers and data sets.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work across departments and support team members to ensure tasks and projects are successful
• Be able to verbally articulate ReMA’s messages to outside stakeholders in a clear manner
• Familiarity with email distribution systems; press release distribution; membership databases; graphic design software; video/audio recording and editing.
•  Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion. 

Working Conditions

• Salary range for this position is between $65k - $80k. 
• Some travel and public speaking will be required. General office work environment.
• ReMA offers an exceptional benefits package including eighty percent employer paid employee insurance, generous 401k contribution and professional development assistance. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

ReMA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.