Posted on November 14, 2012

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Communications/Marketing Specialist

Status: Full time
Work Experience: 2-5 years experience in a fast-paced marketing team
Career Level: Experienced (non-manager) level

The award-winning Young People’s Chorus of New York City™ (YPC), resident chorus of Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center is a world-renowned, award-winning children’s choir. The YPC mission is to provide children of diverse abilities and ethnic backgrounds with a unique program of music education and choral performance that seeks to fulfill each child’s musical potential while creating a model of artistic excellence and harmony that enriches the community.

Position Overview

YPC has been extremely successful, well received and has grown significantly. The organization has an immediate requirement for a Communications / Marketing Specialist that will be a primary driver for external and internal communications. This candidate will handle and supervise all communications-related activities for YPC which can include but is not limited to designing and distributing promotional brochures, post cards pamphlets, marketing and training materials, newsletters, Web site and E-bulletins; monitoring media, resource and communications archives; facilitating the company’s internal surveys and developing internal messaging on behalf the Artistic Director. The Communications Specialist will also be responsible for editing and proofreading copy while assuring editorial standards, and fluent in AP style writing. This position has an opportunity for managerial growth.

General Position Responsibilities

Operational Specifics:

• Create selected marketing materials using in-house desktop publishing programs.
• Update YPC's Web site using Dreamweaver, including content development, maintenance of bulletin boards, photo galleries, etc.
• Assist in media planning, promotion, image branding, creating direct mail promotions and special campaigns.
• Copywriting, revision and proofreading
• Manage relationships with outside PR agency
• Contribute towards the development of communications plans that position YPC as a leader in the after-school music education program.
• Gather information from fan community and give advice / feedback to the YPC team.
• Conduct market research and convert information into intelligence as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

• Candidate must have a Bachelors degree
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years marketing experience is required

Required Skills:

• At least 2 years Communications experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing and / or English
• Strong understanding of enhanced graphic design skills utilizing desktop publishing programs: Adobe Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop and Dreamweaver
• Expert in encouraging communication within social media applications (forums, blogs, etc.)
• Proven superb verbal, interview and written communication skills
• Ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully, with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding planning and communications skills, result focused
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Suite Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & internet savvy a must

Core Competency Requirements

• Solid integrity and devotion to team efforts
• Ability to multi task and exceptional organizational skills
• Pro-active approach, flexibility, and positive attitude extremely important
• Ability to learn new procedures on the job without formal training
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and quality expectations, willingness to push limits of existing abilities of the department to meet changing needs
• Ability to work calmly within a high-pressure and fast-paced environment

Compensation:

The YPC offers an attractive compensation package, which includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter, (2) writing samples, artistic portfolio and resume to:

careers@ypc.org
Careers at YPC
Young People’s Chorus of New York City™
1995 Broadway, Suite 305
New York, NY 10023

For additional information on the YPC organization visit: www.ypc.org