Manager, PR/Communications

About the position HCF seeks a highly organized and skilled individual to fill the role of Communications Manager. Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the individual hired for this role carries out essential functions and supports the implementation of strategic planning, execution, and measurement of marketing and communications activities for the foundation. This includes but is not limited to developing materials and fostering partnerships to drive engagement that supports the foundation’s fundraising goals and objectives.This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the visibility and impact of Huntsman Cancer Institute. They will assist in planning and executing outreach strategies, creating dynamic supporting content in a variety of forms and channels, and ensuring brand clarity and consistency across the foundation. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills to execute these tasks, adept analytical skills to evaluate their efforts, and an understanding of emerging technology that can advance their work.Currently, Huntsman Cancer Foundation has a hybrid work policy. This is subject to change. This individual should have a passion for Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and have the ability to inspire donors to join us in our pursuit of fulfilling that mission. Responsibilities • Supports the development and implementation of marketing and communications objectives consistent with Huntsman Cancer Foundation’s goals. • Creates and curates compelling and flexible donor-centric content by engaging with key stakeholders, including both internal and external audiences.• Collaborates with the Director of Communications to determine appropriate channels for content development that support organizational priorities. This includes oversight of HCF social platforms. • Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with community partners and key stakeholders, including HCI researchers, doctors, and staff. • Helps create a strategy with internal stakeholders to engage donors and community members to encourage them to give • Assists in the creation of strategic marketing campaigns to attract potential donors and steward existing ones.Includes conception of promotional opportunities, crafting messaging and goals, and overseeing the design, printing, distribution, and ongoing use. • Serves as an HCF /Huntsman Cancer Institute brand manager, including brand identity and style standards oversight. • Reports on success measures of employed strategies, including insights and recommendations for future strategies. • Maintains successful relationships with contractors/vendors to deliver compelling content. • Monitors media coverage and internal and external news stories to keep oneself and the foundation team informed about relevant topics, ensuring the foundation team remains up-to-date with important trends.Requirements • Highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines • Demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion on time and on budget • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills • Ability to write/edit according to organizational and industry-standard style guides • Strong graphic design skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) • Strong software skills, including bolthires Office, bolthires Workspace, project management tools, etc.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Internally motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Willingness to perform other duties as deemed necessary. • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). • Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. • Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. • Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Nice-to-haves • Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred. Apply tot his job