Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee)

Who we are

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns – Smokey Bear, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.

Job summary

The Ad Council is looking for an Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications (Contract Employee) who will play a key role in creating, crafting and driving the overarching marketing and communications strategies for the Ad Council's social impact campaigns.

This position is perfect for someone who has strong written and oral communication skills, is a great project manager, has an appetite for learning the latest in social media, influencer and PR trends, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaboration with cross-functional teammates and is passionate about social change.

Compensation and Length of Engagement

This is a contract employee role. This means that, while the position is at all times one of "at will employment", the Ad Council anticipates at present that the employment length would be approximately 6 months with the possibility to extend the contract. The compensation for this position is $5,250 monthly (overtime eligible), paid semi-monthly. Contract employees will be eligible to participate in limited benefits and paid time off. We are also open to this being a remote position, though some travel may be required depending on location.

What You'll Do

* Assist the team in the development and implementation of integrated PR, social media and influencer programs (including managing external agencies and freelancers) designed to extend the reach of multiple social good efforts, including participating in brainstorms, drafting plans and project managing day-to-...