Tucson American Marketing Association

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The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

We are looking for a Communications Manger for our Albuquerque or Tucson offices. Are you the person we’re looking for?

In this position you will serve as the primary media relations and marketing contact in the Region. As the communications liaison to the Region staff and volunteers, you will provide training, material resources and consultation for communications and marketing issues. This position supports and enhances the effectiveness of American Cancer Society programs, services, advocacy and development by building awareness, increasing revenue, acquiring media sponsorships and recruiting volunteers.

This is a salaried position, $29,900/firm, with incredible benefits including medical, dental, vision, a prescription plan, a tax-deferred annuity plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, direct deposit, employee discount pricing programs, wellness programs, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid time off, and more. In addition, you are working with a great group of people for a great cause.

If you have the following qualifications, please send in your resume today!
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations/communications/media relations and/or equivalent combination of work experience/education
• Three to four years demonstrated successful project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Computer skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work and/or lead teams, and meet deadlines
• Extensive travel may be required, depending on business needs
• Salary, $29,900/great benefits. Applications must have salary requirements indicated in your cover letter to be considered, please.

We are not able to respond to phone calls, emails or walk-ins inquiring about the status of this position or to check on the status of your application. Resumes will be reviewed and if there is interest, we will contact you at that time for an interview. Thank you for your patience.

To Apply

Please, send your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to barbara.morgan@cancer.org, subject line: Communications Manager, ALB/TUC

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER:
TUCSON METROPOLITAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Occupation Description: Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; direct and produce articles for the monthly newsletter and bi-weekly e-newsletter update; create, implement, and monitor annual marketing plan for the Chamber.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and client services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing for both formal (newsletters, editorials, informational communiqués, etc.) and informally (email).
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities:

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Tasks and Activities

Occupation Specific Tasks:

• Confer with department heads and CEO to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
• Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Draft speeches, editorials, and letters for CEO.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local media representatives.
• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
• Identify main client groups and audiences and determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them.
• Maintain company newsletter, news release, and other public relations archives.
• Manage communications activities to remain within allotted budgets.
• Manage media coverage of special events or other activities the Chamber supports to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
• Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and contribute to the Chamber web pages.
• Produce monthly newsletter with assistance from other staff and publishing agent and develop semi-monthly e-blast update (to be housed on Chamber website).

Generalized Work Activities:

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to clients, members, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new ideas, relationships, marketing approaches and ad campaigns, including artistic contributions.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution, providing analytical comparisons of alternative solutions and providing to CEO.

Detailed Work Activities:

• Communicate visually and verbally.
• Confer with departmental heads to coordinate activities to ensure media coverage of important events and accomplishments.
• Ensure that timely and news-worthy news releases and editorials are created and provided to the appropriate media for coverage.
• Consult with other staff members regarding monthly newsletter content.
• Ensure that all publication deadlines are met and that necessary interface with publishing entities takes place.
• Monitor consumer or marketing trends.
• Determine client needs and expectations via surveys, focus groups, etc. to better target marketing efforts.
• Develop budgets for ad campaigns.
• Develop, implement, and monitor marketing-advertising campaign using multiple media venues.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of advertising promotions and make modifications as needed to attain the most effective campaign.
• Develop policies, procedures, methods, and standards to better prepare future Communication employees.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Maintain awareness of social trends as they pertain to business organizations.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships within community service organizations.
• Prepare scripts and presentations for CEO.
• Use interpersonal communication techniques.
• Use oral or written communication techniques.
• Use public speaking techniques.
• Write business correspondence.

Tools and Technology:

Have a working knowledge of the following technology:

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Illustrator
Graphics software

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Publishing software

Microsoft Publisher
Page Maker

Office suite software

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Microsoft Word
Word processing software

Web Creation software

Frontpage
Other web software

Education and Training

• Occupation: Public Relations Managers
• Educational/Training Level: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
• Related Instructional Programs: Public Relations/Image Management

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE RADIOLOGY LTD.

Job Category
Sales/Marketing

Hours
Full Time

Summary
Full Time (4th/Wilmot)

Responsibilities and Duties

Identifies and establishes relationships with primary and specialty physicians/physician groups practicing in assigned service areas. Functions independently and as a team member to facilitate referral relationship development between Radiology Ltd. physicians, affiliated hospitals and referring physicians through personal visits and sharing information regarding Radiology Ltd. products and services. Performs periodic physician/employer/community needs assessments and identifies impediments to establishing positive relationships with these groups. Documents requests for service development or improvement and coordinates improved outcome. Maintains a comprehensive database of physicians in assigned service areas. Records and updates relevant information. Analyzes and interprets market data and information to support organizational strategies and to establish program objectives and assess performance. Provides information to update the statewide physician database.

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Experience
Prefer sales/marketing background with knowledge of medical/radiology but open to review

Required Experience Level:

Experience working in industry

 

Education
High School Graduate or GED

Required Experience Level: High school diploma or GED required at time of hiring

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent oral/communications skills
• Professional & Positive Presence
• Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner to doctors, all medical office staff, patients, vendors and internal customers
• Must have excellent telephone skills and ability to listen as well as communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle difficult situations
• Ability to take care of customers' needs, questions or problems in an efficient and thorough manner within a high service organization
• Friendly, outgoing attitude

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at time of hiring
• See Personal Characteristics
• Must be able to pass a General Skills and Computer Skills test with 75% or better

Radiology Ltd. EEO employer