Simmons College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies

Media Relations Specialist
Employer: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

Duties Include:
Responsible for coordinating proactive and reactive media relations efforts to promote Dana-Farber's clinical and research expertise; responding to reporters inquiries; writing and distributing releases; overseeing media database and media reports.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree; 4+ years of media relations experience, of which a significant portion is in health care communications. Must have proven excellent writing and editing skills.

To Apply:
Please visit our website: www.dana-farber.org/abo/working/open/job_detail.asp?jobID=15993

Associate Director of Media Relations for Development
Employer: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA

Job Description:
Responsible for proactive and reactive media relations efforts in support of the Jimmy Fund, Development and the Friends of Dana-Farber and serves as second-in-command for Dana-Farber media relations.  Position contributes significantly to the success of Dana-Farber's philanthropic programs, outreach and overall mission. Funds raised through these efforts provide the critical financial support that makes it possible to accelerate the pace of cancer research, promote the translation of scientific advances into new life-saving therapies, and expand Dana-Farber's ability to provide its signature patient- and family-centered care to more people. The Associate Director also assists in the oversight of the media relations teams operations, including goal setting and tracking, personnel management and a variety of administrative functions.

Duties Include:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Working closely with Jimmy Fund staff, Development and Friends of Dana-Farber to determine overall needs for media/communications outreach to support their fundraising efforts. Working with Senior VP of Communications and Director of Media Relations to ensure resources available to meet those needs. Developing strategy and coordinating with staff to implement communications plans to support fundraising efforts of the Jimmy Fund, Development, and Friends through media relations. Working directly with top-level donors and corporations and/or cause-marketing partners to develop strategic PR programs for their involvement/support of Jimmy Fund/Dana-Farber. Writing/editing news releases and other press materials, arranging and overseeing interviews and photo shoots, and contacting reporters and interview subjects to determine if there are any follow-up issues. Developing/managing strong relationships with key local and national reporters, editors, producers and photographers. Working with staff to develop and refine appropriate communications strategies, tactics and messages.   Serving as communications consultant to wide variety of internal staff and committees.   Participating in departmental planning, system improvement and tracking efforts.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced education/training preferred. At least 10 years professional writing/editing and event-related media relations experience. Strong writing skills; ability to write copy, e.g., press releases, backgrounders, advertisements, in clear, concise manner in accordance with AP style. Well-honed editorial/proofreading skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to review and rearrange priorities on short notice.  Experience in successful team building and personnel oversight.

To Apply:
Please visit our website: www.dana-farber.org/abo/working/open/job_detail.asp?jobID=16276

Internal Communications Specialist
Employer: Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Quincy, MA

Job Description:
As one of the largest food retailers in the Northeast, Stop & Shop provides an unbeatable selection of food and products for the home. While we take great pride in the quality and variety of products that we stock in each of our 550+ stores, it's the 86,000+ people we employ - and their unique personalities and talents - that make our company great.

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company offers a highly dynamic and challenging work environment that recognizes your achievements and supports your career development. Enjoy the rewards of a 401(k) plan, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Duties Include:
•    to support the day-to-day activities of the Company's internal communications strategy
•    to help maintain the internal system that ensures a continual pipeline of information flows into the department
•    to assist in the production and distribution of internal print and electronic communications
•    to support the design, development and production of alternate methods of associate communications - Leadership Conference, Reports to Associates - etc
•    to assist colleagues in the preparation of communications pieces and other assignments as assigned

Requirements:
•    Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field is required
•    2-5 years of communications experience is required
•    Good editorial and writings skills are essential
•    Excellent communication, computer and interpersonal skills are mandatory
•    Must be comfortable working with all levels of associates

To Apply:
Please send your resume, along with a cover letter and writing samples, via email or fax to susan.perl@stopandshop.com, or fax to 617-689-4545, attn:  Susan Perl.

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