Communications Associate (Digital)

The Society for Neuroscience is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and nervous system.The nonprofit organization, founded in 1969, now has nearly 40,000 members in more than 90 countries and 130 chapters worldwide.

The Communications Associate implements social media outreach and plans as directed. He/she delivers member-facing email campaigns, and develops and distributes digital newsletters to members.

* Works with SfN departments to develop communication plans for projects and priorities to be promoted. * Writes and edits member newsletters, emails, and other communications as assigned. * Assists with social media campaign planning and implementation, including management of the social media editorial calendar. * Monitors and reports on social media outreach, including weekly and monthly reporting. * Serves a point of contact for all SfN departments for blast emails; tracks and reports email analytics * Coordinates blast e-mail process, coordinates timing, and ensures uniformity of content/messaging.

**Education and Experience:** * Bachelor's degree in Communications or other relevant field * 2 years' experience **Proffered Qualifications :** * 1 year specific experience with social media writing, journalism or with public relations * Knowledge of social media products. * Basic understanding of email software and HTML helpful. * Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced, small team environment with a high degree of collaboration. * Effective oral and written communication skills; outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills to interface with internal and external customers. * Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a flexible manner to address changing needs. Language Ability: * Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, read and write short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. **Math Ability:** * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. **Reasoning Ability:** * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. **Computer Skills:** * To perform this job successfully, the incumbent should have knowledge of MS Office, web email client, ability to learn new systems such as CMS. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, Language Ability, Work Environment, Physical Demands