Hemisphere, Inc.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
HEMISPHERE, INC. IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR –
Hemisphere, Inc., the public-private partnership leading the effort to
position Atlanta and Georgia as the premier gateway for trade and investment
between the Americas, is seeking a communications coordinator to build
awareness and support for this exciting initiative among select audiences here
in Georgia and across the Americas.
Working under the direction of the Director of Communications for the Georgia
Department of Economic Development (DEcD) and the Executive Director of
Hemisphere, Inc., the successful candidate will manage the flow of information
to the Board of Directors; our partners in the effort; contacts and supporters
in the Americas; and to the media, both domestic and international.
Responsibilities include day-to-day management of communications; writing and
distribution of monthly newsletters; proactive media relations to build
relationships and pitch stories; writing and editing of collateral materials,
reports, some correspondence, meeting minutes, press releases and website
content. The successful candidate will work with Hemisphere staff and partners
to collect and develop story ideas each month to incorporate into the
newsletters and to pitch to appropriate media.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited private or
public postsecondary institution *and* at least two (2) years of
communications, media relations and/or marketing writing experience is
required. Offerors must be self-starters, able to carry through on projects
with minimal supervision to deliver a high-quality product on a firm schedule.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Some familiarity with international trade issues is
desired. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, but not required.
SALARY – $35,000 - $40,000 annually
LOCATION –
75 Fifth Street N.W, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30308
EMAIL OR SEND RESUMES ALONG WITH AT LEAST THREE (3) PERTINENT WRITING SAMPLES
TO:
Lisa Sharpton
Human Resources Director
Georgia Dept of Economic Development
P.O. Box 1776
Atlanta, GA 30301
Phone: 404-962-4106
Email: [log in to unmask]
RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2005
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Susan G. Barnes, APR
Director of Development
College of Communication & Information
The University of Tennessee
293 Comm-UEB
Knoxville, TN 37996-0332
(865) 974-7074
FAX (865) 974-4879
Cell (865) 387-5141
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