The Association of Black Psychologists is seeking a Marketing and Media Coordinator to work in its office based in Ft. Washington, MD (DC Metro area).

The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who can lead and manage marketing, communications and media functions within an association non-profit organizational structure. Outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities, and good administrative, planning and organizational skills are a must.

The Marketing and Media Coordinator will have mid-level media experience, work well independently, and bring ideas and initiative to the position to sustain and expand our reach. This individual must fundamentally understand and be highly-motivated by our mission, and be able to effectively discuss our mission’s intersections across society.

Duties Include:

• Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy for the organization
• Develop brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms; develop and manage all communications material for the organization
• Develop and edit electronic communications, and serve as quality control and editor on content, including e-newsletters, social media posts, website content, and press releases
• Create and manage the organization’s social media profile and presence
• Manage media relations and cultivate relationships with media members, influencers, partners, and community leaders on behalf of the organization
• Develop and manage digital engagement, social media campaigns, and digital strategies
• Develop and manage content for member communications (print, E-News,  social media, and web)
• Develop content and distribution plan for marketing of programs
• Serve as Copy Editor to proof read materials developed by committees
• Develop and manage marketing campaign for member recruitment and retention

• Serve as the organization’s media liaison
• Facilitate press conferences and briefings
• Develop and disseminate press releases and position papers
• Identify opportunities to engage with the press on evolving issues and current events that affect the African/Black community and psychological industry
• Manage the organization’s website, coordinate with contracted IT, web, and other technology services and platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline
• 5+ years of communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms and social media marketing; previous experience managing digital content and social media strategy strongly preferred
• Impeccable copywriting and copy editing abilities
• Strong leadership track record
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Graphic design, layout, and publishing skills a big plus
• Previous experience in nonprofit, mental health, or social justice organization a big plus
• Working knowledge of content management systems, HTML coding, Word Press and digital graphics production preferred
• Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related tools

Physical Requirements:

Required to stand, walk and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; Clarity of vision; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard; ability to climb flight to stairs to enter office; ability to stoop, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds

To apply, send resume and cover letter to hr@abpsi.org by March 31st.