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October 2017

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We are seeking a highly-organized energetic public relations professional to join the Crystal family. Crystal’s Public Relations Specialist will collaborate and work cross-functionally across all areas of public relations including media relations, events, executive communications, social media and charity donations.

WHO WE ARE:

Since the beginning, Crystal has been the standard-bearer for excellence in luxury travel, remaining the undisputed choice among the savviest world travelers. Today, we are redefining it altogether, expanding the possibilities for our guests with choices, experiences and luxuries unmatched in the industry. By Ocean, River, Yacht, Expedition and Air, each Crystal Experience is designed to showcase the world and its wonders in the most remarkable ways. 

Only the world-renowned Crystal Experience offers an unwavering, unparalleled standard of excellence and luxury across four distinct cruising options: Crystal Cruises, the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line; Crystal River Cruises, the World’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Line; Crystal Yacht Cruises, offering boutique luxury and bold adventure in the world’s most elite harbors; and the upcoming Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises, taking Crystal’s acclaimed elegance to the farthest reaches of the world. Crystal has been recognized with top honors in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for a record 26 years.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Specialist duties include:

• Proofreading and overseeing the final distribution of press releases and press kits to media and uploading of press materials to media center on website. Proofing Crystal Insider Blog.
• Maintaining and ensuring that all information is current on the Media Center.
• Making extensive travel arrangements for media and external partners, managing media bookings and providing department with updated travel itineraries and confirmations.
• Arranging onboard clearance and accommodations when required.
• Escorting media trips as needed.
• Producing Public Relations Department media coverage reports and maintaining media lists.
• Working with both PR and Social Media agencies to research, provide copy and information as needed to meet deadlines.
• Assisting Social Media Agency with editorial calendar as well as ideation and monitoring social media sites.
• Managing Cruise Donation Program including receiving of requests, organizing event attendance, facilitating event signage and materials and liaising with charities.
• Coordinating special events including planning, budgeting, reports, tracking, etc.
• Answering phones.
• Coding and processing invoices, tracking monthly costs and providing department head with recaps.
• Maintaining department files/records.
• Handling related projects and assignments as assigned.

 

INCIDENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan meetings as assigned
• Plan department events/meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:

• College degree required
• Marketing, Communication, Journalism or English major is helpful

 

 EXPERIENCE

• 2 or more years in Corporate Communications role or PR agency 

 

SKILLS:

• Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Understanding of HTML and WordPress a plus.
• Technical database and event software understanding a plus.
• Basic understanding of standard computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Must possess a positive, team-player attitude.
• Calm demeanor under extreme pressure and deadlines. 
• Must be able to work overtime as projects require.
• Able to perform multiple duties at once. 
• Self-starter, able to work with little supervision.

 

All Applications should apply through the Crystal Cruises Career Portal.

 

 

 

2020-02-23:

Suited for Success Miami - Social Media Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities will be located at the Suited for Success office at the Culmer Center, 1600 NW 3^rd Ave., Suite 111, Miami, FL  33136. All internships are unpaid for experience only, and can be adjusted to a student’s strengths/interests. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and 2-4 content samples (blog/social media posts, campaigns, videos, etc.) to Executive Director Sonia Jacobson at [email protected].

Description

Established and small nonprofit is looking to bring on a social media volunteer to support our social media and marketing efforts. The assignment will include one day a week in the office (10:30am – 2:30 pm; 4 hours) plus up to 4 hours a week from home or at off-site events outside of office hours. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Duration of assignment is a minimum of 3 months with option to extend.

Responsibilities                   

• Create and curate content for Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), including photos, graphics, videos, and copy, according to organizational standards.
  
  
• Help manage social media posting schedule to achieve optimal engagement, awareness, and fundraising goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong writing and communication skills. Experience with mission-driven campaigns a plus.
• Good eye for compelling visuals and basic photography, video, and graphics skills (such as mobile photo apps, iMovie, Canva)
• Social media management experience (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Experience with email marketing systems (Mailchimp) and Wordpress CMS a plus.
• Must have own transportation to office and/or events and reliable cell phone/internet access.

 

About Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami

Founded in 1994, Suited for Success (SFS) was started to help welfare recipients enter the workforce by providing them with appropriate clothing for interviews and jobs. The organization expanded to serve youth (since 1998) and men (since 1999). Experience quickly showed that business clothing is essential, but not sufficient to get and keep a job, so SFS created tailored workshops on job interview readiness, professional image, communication skills, and business etiquette.  Since 1994, Suited for Success has served more than 60,000 individuals with job training and clothing to support their job search needs and help them secure employment. Its women’s program, Dress for Success Miami, is an affiliate of Dress for Success, which has more than 140 locations in 20 countries. Learn more at http://www.suitedforsuccess.org/.

                                                                                                     

2020-01-29:

Be part of the Red Cross Marketing and Communications Team in South Florida, where you will build marketing collateral and manage projects for special events, national campaigns and regional initiatives. To learn more & apply, visit: http://bit.ly/36RXvXA

Job Description:

The American Red Cross is a strong network of volunteers, donors and partners who are always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives. 

The American Red Cross of South Florida is seeking a Regional Marketing Project Manager to work out of our Miami, FL chapter. This full time position will work Monday - Friday with planned (events) and unplanned (disasters) evenings and weekends based on business need.

The Regional Marketing Project Manager is a critical component of the American Red Cross regional team and infrastructure.  It is responsible for carrying out marketing functions in local markets in partnership with the Humanitarian Services (HS) Marketing team to drive results.  This position works to raise the visibility of the Red Cross to help communities understand how to access Red Cross services, support fundraising, Preparedness Health and Safety (PHSS) activities and enrollment.  It supports the mission of the organization across all lines of service.

Reporting to the Regional Communication Director, this position works in close collaboration with Humanitarian Services Marketing, to provide marketing support for fundraising, disaster cycle, SAF, biomedical services, health and safety and volunteer management staff. This position is matrixed to the Humanitarian Services Marketing Field Director y assigned to support the Southeast & Caribbean Division.

Responsibilities:

Strategy:  In partnership with the Regional Communication Director and the Field Marketing  Director, will implement a strategic plan and calendar that is aligned with national and regional marketing programs and corporate communication priorities that support service delivery and revenue generation efforts across all lines of service. 

Marketing Content:  Utilizing Brand Central and HS Marketing Field Operations Team, will support the region in the creation of marketing content (either directly or through the supervision of volunteers) and execution of marketing programs that enable them to successfully raise funds, communicate with key constituents and deliver the mission of the American Red Cross in their markets.  Utilizing Brand Central and HS Marketing Field Operations Team, will support fundraising staff in the creation of content for donors (either directly or through the supervision of volunteers) including but not limited to donor bulletins, donor certificates, invitations, etc.  Works closely with HS Marketing Field Operations Team to deliver compelling content to appropriate segments to increase revenue and enrollment based on consumer insight data.  Delivers the right content to the right audience at the right time to impact goals.

Branding:  In partnership with the HS Field Operations Team, serves as the brand ambassador for the region, adhering at all times to Red Cross brand guidelines and holding the Red Cross brand in the highest esteem, leveraging consumer insight data and brand strength research.  Utilizes Brand Central and HS Marketing Field Operations Team to develop brand and creative content to support a variety of activities and advertising material used in external publications and media placements.  Implement the brand management strategy using the communication and graphics style guides and maintain standards for all collateral. Works with HS Field Director to enhance fundraising programs and increase revenue.

General Marketing:  Utilizes various marketing channels to increase local visibility and engage communities in Red Cross programs, services and special events.  Identifies regional growth and visibility opportunities for the Red Cross.  In partnership with HS Marketing Field Operations Team, will coordinate resources necessary for the delivery of online and direct mail/direct response programs (CDRP).  Participates in test and learn scenarios that increase local revenue and enrollment. 

Internal Communications:  Serves as a point of integration between the HS Marketing team and the region.  Participates in Marketing meetings, calls and trainings to remain informed on critical tactics and strategies and to keep lines of communication open.  Works closely with regional staff to enhance and develop local efforts around national campaigns and initiatives.  Provides feedback to divisional marketing leadership on successful campaign and revenue strategies as well as practices that exhibit higher than normal performance.  Works closely with CDO and development staff to develop marketing strategies for fundraising campaigns, initiatives, and events.  Collaborates with the Regional Communications Manager to develop an annual plan that integrates communications messaging with marketing channels in the market.

Management:  Develops and sets individual and departmental team performance goals and manages/drives change.  Finds and implements ways to improve or increase the quality and production for the work directed.  Manages and leads assigned staff and volunteers.  Supervises and delegates responsibilities to marketing volunteers. 

Other responsibilities include:

Marketing Materials: Create collateral marketing materials including fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, special events materials.

Project Management: Responsible for marketing projects from concept to final delivery of product.

Social Media: Responsible for social media strategy, posting and monitoring. Manage regional Facebook and Instagram accounts. Develop social media channels and create appropriate content to engage audiences within each platform.

Web: Knowledge of SEO, Adobe and web analytics. Gather stories, photos, and videos for website publication and social media.

Disaster: Work with Regional Director, Marketing and Communication during disaster seasons to support the disaster as need, create stories, manage and monitor disasters.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree required. 

Experience:  Minimum 5 years marketing experience required.  Direct Marketing experience required.  Brand & Digital Marketing experience a plus. Account Management experience desirable. A working knowledge across a broad spectrum of marketing functions is required, including Brand and Creative Marketing, Direct Mail and e-Mail Marketing, web-based services and mobile applications.  Experience with marketing during major national and international disasters preferred. Must be comfortable using MAP/Convio, Brand Central, website updating tools and other marketing tools.    

Management Experience:  Minimum 3 years staff management experience.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively and persuasively with HS Marketing partners and regional leadership. 

Skills and Abilities:  Outstanding communication skills (oral and written) required.  Strong teamwork and collaboration required. 

Other: Demonstrates strong commitment and passion for mission of American Red Cross.

Competencies:

• Customer Focused
• Strong Interpersonal Communication
• Strong Written and Oral Communications
• Dealing with Ambiguity/learning on the Fly
• Motivating Others/Influencing
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Digitally savvy
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines at once
• Team player
• Flexibility

Travel: 25%+

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

​The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

 

 

 

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2020-02-19:

Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network, and our Coral Springs-based Home Office Team continues to be recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel. Our Home Office Team is dedicated to our growing network of franchise owners, providing them with innovative marketing, industry-leading technology tools, professional business development support and hands-on training. Our company culture thrives on innovation, teamwork, enthusiasm and diversity and we are always looking for team players ready to help us shake up the travel industry. At Cruise Planners, we celebrate Cruisitude, a positive stance on life and travel, so bring us your can-do attitude and bright ideas and we’ll have you finding your Cruisitude in no time.

We are defined by the great people who make up our teams – including technology, sales, business development, marketing, accounting, finance, compliance and more. You may be the right fit if you have a passion for travel and consistently generate results – like we do! In fact, Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line and many tour companies, has been named No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur for 14 consecutive years, was recently featured as one of the Top 30 Franchise Innovators in Technology by Entrepreneur, has been ranked as the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review for 6 years in a row, and is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. We take pride in our accomplishments and are constantly aiming for new heights. If you want to be a part of the hard-working team supporting travel professionals around the nation, join Cruise Planners.

Job Summary: Cruise Planners is looking for a PR-savvy media relations pro to be a storyteller who is primarily responsible for proactive PR (media pitching and follow up), writing copy and creating visual assets associated with Cruise Planners’ public relations, social media and marketing efforts. This role will bring Cruise Planners’ stories to life through creative copy, images/video and interesting story angles.

Responsibilities:

• Work with media outlets (print, online, broadcast) and journalists (both locally and nationally) to pitch and publicize Cruise Planners’ franchise model, company highlights, executive team and travel advisor network.
• Write effective press releases and a high volume of creative media pitches in AP Style – reacting to media queries and also proactively planning for longer PR plans  
• Work in conjunction with our outside PR agency to prepare our executive team for interviews – typically on tight deadlines
• Think creatively to produce compelling and newsworthy content for a variety of digital mediums, including, but not limited to: social media, blogs, printed marketing collateral, digital signage, SEO-rich website copy, paid media, by-lined articles, awards and more.
• Create social media assets and content that stimulate engagement for corporate, franchise recruitment and travel advisor posts. All projects should be content rich and help drive engagement focused on potential franchisees, current franchise owners, travel clients and the media.
• Collaborate across all departments at Cruise Planners to ensure content is created and repurposed effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in developing Cruise Planners’ evolving PR plans/content strategy and content calendar – we like to work months out for proactive efforts.
• Maintain PR plan to effectively research, write and produce content as needed.
• Familiar with Cision Database to use for media relations, research and pitching.
• Support our network of home-based travel agents by creating PR templates for them - and coach travel advisors on best practices for these resources. May have to present a few times a year in webinars.
• Research and stay abreast of new trends in travel, franchise business and mainstream media to incorporate into new and exciting weekly content.
• Embrace new digital products and innovative storytelling styles with a vision of future audience trends.
• Draft and create educational PowerPoint presentations about the latest trends in various fields of interest.
• Write talking points for executives, spokesperson or travel partners as assigned
• Adhere to Cruise Planners brand guidelines in all communications
• Maintain online media room and digital asset manager as a robust archive of assets, including visual aides.

 Competencies:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of AP style, grammar, copyediting and SEO-keyword writing is needed.
• Proven media relations results from working at or with a PR agency or in-house PR experience preferred.
• Media relations examples/portfolio and writing test will be required.
• Excellent editing skills, attention to detail, organized, creative, ability to think quickly and react appropriately in any setting.
• A writing machine – adept at churning out beautiful prose quickly and identifying a compelling, timely and relevant story.
• Socially Savvy: Experience with popular social media websites as they pertain to businesses, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.
• Ability to work creatively and effectively on a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, providing and receiving creative direction and constructive feedback with direct interaction on a regular basis with Director of Corporate Communications & Digital Strategy.
• Hard working, resourceful, reliable, creative and organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines and achieve goals.
• Operate a personal computer and use MS Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint and required programs.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform basic task work to meet deadlines.

 We are looking for someone who works smart and would fit in very comfortably in our people-oriented environment. We are in a fun industry and are known for being a great place to work. At Cruise Planners, you are family; therefore, we take pride in taking good care of our family. The team members at Cruise Planners enjoy: Competitive compensation packages; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); Health and dental insurance with different plan options available; Vision care plans; Basic and supplemental options of Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability insurance; Matching 401(k) plan and much much more.

 Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

 

APPLY AT: https://cruiseplanners.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=102

2019-12-10:

Univision Communications Inc., the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., is seeking a Manager to join its Corporate Communications group to be based in either its Los Angeles, New York or Miami offices and will report to the team’s Director of Corporate Communications. This department leverages key national publications, media trades, thought leadership events and social media to positively position Univision and its portfolio of assets with clients, key influencers and stakeholders.

The Manager of Corporate Communications will liaise with business units across the enterprise to develop, manage and execute external communications ranging from media campaigns in support of our content distribution efforts to financial communication and local station public relations. In addition to supporting these specific business areas, the Manager will support with executive thought leadership, major events and other corporate priorities more broadly. The ideal candidate should have background in the media industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and manage day-to-day execution of comprehensive B2B communications programs to support the company’s top-rated media portfolio and corporate functions, including but not limited to distribution, investor relations, ad sales and the company’s local television and radio station group
• Provide strategic and tactical communications support for the content licensing and distribution sales team
• Lead the writing and editing of high-level, high-quality press materials, including press releases, memos, social media posts, pitches and bylined articles, among others
• Pitch and foster relationships with top-tier media industry trade press and key media contacts
• Proactively develop ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, awards, presentations, social media and other PR activities that promote awareness of company initiatives
• Engage with senior leaders to develop high quality written material for internal and external distribution including as part of thought leadership initiatives
• Serve as an internal representative of the Corporate Communications team, working with various departments within the company 
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate communications, journalism and/or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a media related company
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience at a media company is a plus
• Strong media relationships across trade and business outlets
• Superior organizational skills, great attention to detail and follow-through 
• Efficient manager with strong ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines 
• Knowledge of social media and related tools 
  

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work out of one of the three primary locations: New York, Miami or Los Angeles
• Employment/education will be verified
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
  

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2019-12-09:

2020-02-04:

 
Company: The Ehlers Group
Position: Freelance Writer 

The Ehlers Group, is a communications company based in Fort Lauderdale and has clients located in Miami Dade County. We’re in need of a freelance writer who is able to do one-on-one personal interviews with people, take their picture and write press releases and social media. On behalf of the company they may be asked to attend special events and write about these for post event articles. The person must be able to comfortably interact with older adults.   

Contact:  Janis Ehlers, President
[email protected]

 

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