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Curate and distribute news clips and media coverage summaries to internal stakeholders and leadership; ensure timely alerts for breaking or high-priority news items and media mentions that may require immediate visibility or response including key articles on affordable housing, employment readiness, and workforce development; maintain media archive. Familiarity in managing and applying the use of a full suite of communications and marketing tools including content management system (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM), email platforms, social media platforms and scheduling tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.

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About PPLProject for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.Position Summary Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Director of Communications & Marketing to lead the organization’s brand, storytelling, and engagement efforts. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that amplify PPL’s mission, inspire giving, support advocacy, and strengthen the organization’s reputation as a leader in housing stability and career readiness.The Director will oversee internal and external communications, marketing campaigns, digital presence, media relations, and brand management, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms.What You’ll DoCommunications Strategy <ul><li>Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual strategic communications and marketing plan aligned with PPL’s organizational priorities and donor engagement strategy</li><li>Serve as editorial lead for the organization’s storytelling efforts</li><li>Provide strategic messaging, executive communications support, and tailored talking points for CEO/President, Executive Team for speaking engagements, media opportunities, policy and community events</li></ul>Digital and Print Marketing <ul><li>Ensure brand identity is consistently applied across all materials and touchpoints </li><li>Serve as lead writer for all organization’s publications including the annual report, donor newsletters and special impact pieces</li><li>Oversee website management, digital storytelling, and analytics to optimize user engagement and conversion</li><li>Lead PPL’s social media strategy, integrating storytelling, advocacy, and fundraising content</li></ul>Public Relations and Media Strategy<ul><li>Develop and manage relationships with local and national media outlets</li><li>Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, op-eds, and other earned media content aligned with PPL’s priorities</li><li>Curate and distribute news clips and media coverage summaries to internal stakeholders and leadership; ensure timely alerts for breaking or high-priority news items and media mentions that may require immediate visibility or response including key articles on affordable housing, employment readiness, and workforce development; maintain media archive</li></ul>Donor and Advocacy Alignment<ul><li>Support fundraising efforts through tailored storytelling, campaign communications, and stewardship messaging</li><li>Collaborate with policy and program teams to communicate PPL’s legislative agenda and advocacy priorities</li></ul>Crisis Communications<ul><li>Manage relationship with external public relations firm to create, maintain, annually update, and implement when needed PPL’s crisis communications plan</li></ul>Budget and Team Leadership<ul><li>Develop and manage the communications and marketing budget</li><li>Supervise the Communications Manager and manage marketing and communications consultants and vendors</li></ul>What You BringEducation and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field</li><li>7+ years of progressive experience in communications or marketing; nonprofit experience is a plus </li><li>Demonstrated success in developing integrated communication strategies that support fundraising and brand visibility</li></ul>Knowledge and Skills<ul><li>Expertise in content strategy, digital communications, and media relations</li><li>Strong editorial judgment and writing skills across formats and audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>Familiarity in managing and applying the use of a full suite of communications and marketing tools including content management system (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM), email platforms, social media platforms and scheduling tools, and Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul>Salary/Hours: Full Time/Exempt: $110,000 - $120,000 annually DOQWhy You’ll Love Working at PPLComprehensive Benefits Package<ul><li>Health & Dental Insurance</li><li>Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li><li>HSA or FSA options</li><li>Generous PTO & Paid Holidays</li><li>403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match</li></ul>Work-Life Balance & Perks<ul><li>Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day–Labor Day)</li></ul>Purpose-Driven Work<ul><li>Make a real difference in people’s lives and in your community every day</li></ul>Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Director of Communications and Marketing

Adobe Creative Suite

Affordable Housing

Brand Management

Brand Strategy

Budgeting

Campaigns

Communication Skills

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Customer Conversion

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Digital Media

Editorials

Fundraising

Journalism

Leadership

Marketing

Marketing Campaign

Marketing Communications

Marketing Plan

Marketing Strategy

Media Schedule

Microsoft Office

Multiplatform/Cross-Platform

News and Media

Newsletter

Nonprofit

Power Amplifier

Press Releases

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Publications

Relationship Management

Retirement Plan

Social Media

Stewardship

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Team Lead/Manager

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Website Management

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Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed toexcellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.

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#26-1080Business UnitKSTP-TVEmployee ClassificationFull Time RegularAbout UsKSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed toexcellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!Job OverviewThis position is responsible for covering and reporting the news for the station.Job ResponsibilitiesPresent live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast. Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage. Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms. Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast. Complete assignments according to established deadlines. Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events. Make promotional and community appearances as required. Maintain professional standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming as required for position. Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories. Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers. Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom. Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public. Act in a professional manner when representing the station. Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis. Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director. Complete other duties as requested and needed.QualificationsCollege degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with multi-year experience in a reporting role. Great storyteller. Must be knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events and be able to present stories in a way that is accurate, clear, complete, and relevant to viewers. Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set, breaking news and remote locations. Solid writing skills required. Knowledge of production values required. Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances. Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills. Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others. Welcome feedback and constructive criticism. Ability to read Teleprompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio. Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours. Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving history as determined by company. Driver's record will be checked. Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter. Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.). Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Must be able to maintain stationary position for extended periods of time. Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.Additional InformationThis position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Compensation and BenefitsWhen extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly pay rate for this position is $38.46 per hour - $45.67 per hour. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: Req Affirmative Action StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.Req Diversity StatementHubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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