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Communications; Manager, Product/Panel Communications

Position Name: COMMUNICATIONS; Manager, Product/Panel Communications

Job Summary:
The position is responsible for providing communications support and services for purposes of supporting American Chemistry Council (ACC) panels and self-funded groups. The position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with media that cover specific product issues, including teaming with internal resources to develop media strategies, pitching compelling story ideas, and generating coverage of key product-specific issues. The position works closely with the panel leadership and reports directly to the Director, Product/Panel Communications.

Job Description:

  • Develops, fosters and maintains relationships with media outlets for assigned chemical-specific issue.
  • Works with ACC panels and self-funded groups to ensure the availability of appropriate materials, outreach tools and resources, including fact sheets, press releases, statements, and letters to the editor, social media, opinion research, targeted advertising, and member-liaison efforts.
  • Ensures that all external messages to the media, membership, value chain and other key audiences are factually correct, compelling, delivered in a timely manner, and focus on achieving ACC and the product groups' strategic objectives.
  • Develops messages and positioning on key issues in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Monitors media (traditional and social media) and coordinates rapid response to inaccurate and negative information, as well as supports proactive media outreach.
  • Assists in ensuring that the product-specific web pages are regularly updated and contain accurate and compelling information.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • Five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to give internal and public presentations.
  • Ability to process technical and abstract verbal and written information to implement action plans.
  • Ability to work independently on a variety of projects with competing tasks/priorities.
  • Ability to work with senior member leadership to promote strategic objectives.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, internet research skills.
  • Knowledge of press/media/newswire services.

Education/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field.

Resumes should be sent to H_R@americanchemistry.com

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/06/10