Communications Specialist

Society for Industrial and Organzational Psychology

About the organization: The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is an international professional association of 10,000 annual members with the administrative office located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The premier membership organization in the field, SIOP’s mission is to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings by promoting the science, practice and teaching of industrial-organizational psychology. SIOP’s communications staff works with association leadership to achieve strategic goals, raising visibility for the profession and meeting the information needs of members.

Functions: Assist with development of web content, social media campaigns, public relations campaigns, and various promotions for society meetings and conference.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Write monthly electronic newsletter
Assist with development of content for website, to include stories based on member interviews, meeting promotions, organizational deadlines, and honors & activities
Monitor and record media mentions for SIOP and its members to produce quarterly Members in the Media column
Assist with SIOP’s social media presence, including SIOP’s Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube accounts with new content
Analyze and report on social media trends and member content
Interact with AO staff, consultants, and SIOP volunteer leaders to promote SIOP and I-O psychology to various media outlets
Coordinate responses to media resource requests
Collaboratively create unique marketing plans for annual conference and/or consortium including emails, promotional copy, articles, etc.
Identify and promote current SIOP sources (i.e. conference sessions and the SIOP book series)
Work in team environment to provide support to the society and its members
Additional duties and projects as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related business
1 – 3 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated project and time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with social media platforms and Google analytics
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects
Ability to work well in a team environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite would be a plus
Some travel required

This is a full-time salaried position. Pleasant work environment with 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement program, and insurance benefits package offered. If you are interested in joining our team, please send resume and writing samples to llentz@siop.org by April 5, 2018.

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