Communications Director - Fargo, Nd & Sioux Falls, Sd
American Heart Association Inc (East/Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

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American Heart Association What's your motivation? Want satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives? At the American Heart Association we're working to prevent, treat and defeat our nation's No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease. We have an excellent opportunity for a Communications Director. Director will have a home office set up and will ideally be based in Sioux Falls or Fargo. Communications Director will coordinate and administer an ongoing media relations program with major print, broadcast and electronic media for the Sioux Falls and Fargo areas. Occasional nights and weekends are required. Responsibilities include: Manage, plan, direct, control and implement an aggressive communications program in the media markets, with an emphasis on health communications, media advocacy and public relations support for fundraising events. Proactively pitch AHA programs on a local level, seek out additional media opportunities in the area, work with capitol press staff to communicate AHA programs and initiatives, and coordinate local media sponsorships for AHA programs. Provide consultation and training for regional volunteers and staff. Work with field volunteers and staff to ensure effective local implementation of communications initiatives. Hiring salary range is up to 50k. Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Visit our career section on www.americanheart.org and click 'Benefits' for more information. Apply online at www.americanheart.org/careers Candidates must apply on-line as the AHA's recruitment process does not include the utilization of fax or hard copy resumes. No phone calls please. The American Heart Association is committed to enhancing the diversity of its volunteers and staff. EOE M/F/V/D Qualified candidates need to have: 3-5 experience in mass communications (print or electronic), public relations/media relations or advertising Bachelor's degree preferred Strong media relations experience, including media sponsorship negotiation and pitching to local TV, print and radio on an on-going basis Written communications experience, including business writing and news writing/editing for print and broadcast skills Access to reliable transportation Ability to travel within markets Voluntary health agency experience preferred