Fleishman Hillard - Account Executive

Fleishman-Hillard has an immediate opening for an Account Executive to join our Consumer Marketing and Technology Communications practice group in our Minneapolis office. This position provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with collaborative teams on developing and executing public relations and media relations campaigns for a Fortune 500 client base. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, ability to develop well-written press releases and must be computer proficient.

Responsibilities:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

Pitching stories to regional, national, and trade media

Writing strategic plans, press releases, media advisories and other communication pieces for numerous clients

Advancing corporate communications strategies that embrace the client’s strategy and positioning

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-4 years of experience working for a public relations agency or in a public relations or corporate communications department

Previous experience in working on public relations campaigns for technology, financial services, healthcare, and/or business-to-consumer clients is a plus

Knowledge of business media and skills in building and maintaining media relationships including pitching business and corporate stories to media

Strong writing/editing skills are required

Ability to work well in a team environment

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field

Must be detail-oriented and a good problem solver

Fleishman-Hillard’s reputation for quality, creativity, and results is the foundation of our distinguished status in the industry. We offer a competitive salary and superb benefits including medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a significant company match.

Please do not contact the Minneapolis office directly, only resumes submitted through this Web site will be considered.

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Fat Frog Marketing - Advertising and Public Relations Account Executives

The lily pad is jumping and Fat Frog Marketing needs two account executuves. One ad, one PR -- both with 2+ years of experience. Send your resume to 11220 - 86th Avenue N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 or email gary@fatfrogmarketing.com

Salary: 25,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD /year
Agency is open to permanent part time

Experience: 2+ to 5 Years

Target - Senior Specialist Internal Communications

Advertising/Marketing

Got some big ideas? Join the team that brings the world-famous Target brand to life.

Purpose

As an Internal Communications Sr Specialist, you will write and edit senior executive speeches and key messages. You will act as speech project manager ensuring deadlines are met and messaging is cohesive, strategic and integrated. You will also develop and execute speech process and strategy in partnership with Internal Communications manager to help Internal Communications team execute 250+ annual speeches. You will provide communications counsel to the Target Adoption Network and leadership committee. You will also provide oversight and project management support for key initiatives.


See Yourself:

Writing and editing senior executive speeches for key meetings.

Managing the strategic speechwriting process including gathering executive input, conducting research, engaging resources to develop draft speech and/or write draft speech, and finalizing speech in time and within budget.

Partnering with Internal Communications client leads to broadly understand pyramids' business priorities and corresponding communication strategies.

Partnering with vendors and freelancers on speech development.

Supervising and coaching specialist who has responsibility to support executive and business clients.

Developing annual communication strategy for Adoption Network, including development of internal and external editorial plan, management of intranet site, brown bag meetings, special events, speeches, presentations, etc.

Conducting research on adoption topics and updating resource materials with current information.

Providing status reports to the Network's executive sponsor and leadership team.

Controlling expenditures and managing network expense center within established guidelines.

Facilitating resolution of any issues that may jeopardize timely, accurate and quality communications.

Proactively seeking process improvements and initiating projects to improve overall Network effectiveness. Also, partnering with other Business Councils to benchmark, share ideas and ensure consistency.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, English or Public Relations or equivalent experience

Strategic thinking skills to anticipate client needs and proactively implement solutions.

Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills, including knowledge of and/or experience in speech development.

Excellent organizational, project management and problem solving skills.

Solid understanding of the Target Corporation brand and developing knowledge of brand management.

Desired Requirements:

Retail environment experience.

Vendor and budget management strength.

Adoption knowledge and/or experience a plus.

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Maccabee Group - Senior Account Executive/Consumer Publicity

Hailey’s Comet approaches the Earth every 76 years. But Maccabee Group, the Minneapolis-based PR agency that won “2006 Cause Marketing Campaign of the Year” for its Go Organic for Earth Day program, is seeking something even rarer – a creative PR thinker, proactive initiator and fiendishly-organized multi-tasker with extraordinary media relations skills, a wicked sense of fun, and unshakeable integrity.

Candidates should have 5-10 years experience in public relations; event marketing and consumer/food product publicity background a plus. Excellent writing, client relations skills expected; hunger for the unexpected required. Office environment includes blues-filled jukebox, free pop; recent campaigns include launching Caribou Coffee Ice Cream and unveiling OfficeMax’s Ink Refill Stations with a “Human Art Gallery” painted tattoo-style on the backs of 10 models in downtown Chicago.

Apply by sending your resume, writing samples to jobs@maccabee.com or fax to Deanna Boss at 612-337-0054. Learn more about Maccabee Group at www.maccabeegroup.com

Kohnstamm Communications - Consumer Media Relations Account Manager/Public Relations

Kohnstamm Communications is a boutique public relations firm specializing in media relations with a national reputation within the food/beverage industries. We're growing! Join us as Consumer Account Manager and you'll work directly with industry leaders who count on us for bottom line business results. Develop strategy, manage projects and budgets, be accountable for stellar media outcomes that catapult our clients' products/services into emerging markets.

Desired skills: ability to laugh and have fun in a flexible, fast paced environment!

Required skills: proven ability to develop creative "outside of the box" media relations strategy, strong leadership for teams, compelling writing, project management skills, proven ability to keep within budget, established relationships with food/beverage print and broadcast media, 8-10 years agency experience working within the food/beverage industry.

Email: becky@kohnstamm.com

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U.S. BANK - Marketing Generalist

As a Marketing Generalist with U.S. Bank, you will:

responsible for communications efforts for an innovative, web-based business that focuses on financial and payment services.

Be responsible for coordinating and executing large communications efforts to both current customers as well as to a variety of industries served by the PowerTrack product

Provide direction and management of website content

Create product literature and sales materials

Handle public relations activities

Proposal writing and packaging

Be responsible for the identification and validation of new target markets for upcoming product offerings

Craft value statements for new and enhanced service offerings;

Update and maintain marketing lists

Have responsibility for all product descriptions and positioning as well as supporting documentation

Manage large projects, while coordinating multiple efforts are also a large part of this position’s responsibilities.

We require:

Well-rounded communications skills, both written and oral

The ability to easily adapt the same message for a variety of audiences – both internal and external.

Experience in web content management is a plus

A 4-year degree, preferably in marketing or related business field with an additional 5-7 years of solid work history in marketing or communications

Excellent written and oral communications skills combined with top-notch project management skills and the desire to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative team.

Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge of data base, html and graphics packages.

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Ameriprise Financial - Marketing Specialist

Description:
Primarily responsible for helping maintain and grow relationships with alliance partners such as Costco Wholesale and Lifetime Fitness. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating various marketing efforts between the field and alliance partners with an emphasis on tabling events and seminars. Create and execute communication efforts with both internal and external partners. Compile and analyze results of marketing programs designed to drive high-value acquisition.

Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to establish strong personal relationships. Highly detailed and organized and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must exhibit a sense of urgency and be responsive to the needs of field and alliance partners. Experience with Microsoft Office software and Lotus Notes. Previous relationship management experience is a plus.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Ameriprise Financial offers competitive benefits to eligible employees (including medical, dental and vision plans). We also offer tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, domestic partner benefits, 401k and company paid retirement, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, alternative work arrangements, legal assistance, discounts on travel and financial planning and more! Ameriprise Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ADC - Senior Public Relations Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ADC is seeking a Senior Public Relations Specialist to join our Marketing team to support the Americas Region in our World Headquarters located in Eden Prairie, MN.

The Senior Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for messaging all of ADC's products and services. This individual will be the first line of contact with industry publications, web-based editors, industry analysts, local press and other stakeholders representing the Americas Region.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Explain initiatives coherently and succinctly.

Identify and position Business Unit and Regional leaders as speakers at industry events.

Write and place bylined articles in industry publications that represent ADC's thought leadership on network infrastructure.

BENEFITS:

Insurance: Health, Dental and Life

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive Plan

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing, or Journalism.

2-5 years of experience as a public relations professional at either a public relations agency or at a public or privately held company.

Excellent skills in working with industry publications editors, writers and freelancers, particularly relating to telecommunications or technology.

Experience coordinating PR programs for an equipment manufacturer, proven success in obtaining coverage in industry-related publications, and strong written and verbal skills preferred.

10-20% travel in conjunction with related events

Spanish proficiency a plus.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, apply directly on-line to the position in which you are interested at www.adc.com/careers.

COMPANY:

ADC provides the network infrastructure equipment and professional services needed to deliver voice, video, Internet and data communications around the world. Wireline, wireless, cable, enterprise and broadcast network operators rely on ADC's offerings to deliver bandwidth intensive, high-speed services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) has sales into more than 140 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.

Manager, Media Relations for Quest Network

The media relations manager will manage all aspects of media relations and contacts for BlueZones (www.bluezones.com) and Dan Buettner, founder and president of the Quest Network. The position will require about 24 hours (3 days) per week and will involve managing all aspects of media relations.

To apply, send a resume to:
Scott Meyer
Chief Executive Officer
Quest Network
724 North First Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
E-mail: scott@questnetwork.com

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Consumer Media Relations Account Director/PR - Kohnstamm Communications

Kohnstamm Communications is a boutique public relations firm specializing in media relations with a national reputation within the food/beverage industries. We're growing! Join us as Consumer Account Director and you'll work directly with industry leaders who count on us for bottom line business results. Develop strategy, manage projects and budgets, be accountable for stellar media outcomes that catapult our clients' products/services into emerging markets.

Desired skills: ability to laugh and have fun in a flexible, fast paced environment!

Required skills: 7+ - 10 years working experience. Proven ability to develop creative "outside of the box" media relations strategy, strong leadership for teams, compelling writing, project management skills, proven ability to keep within budget, established relationships with food/beverage print and broadcast media, 8-10 years agency experience working within the food/beverage industry.

Apply now, e-mail your resume to ricka@kohnstamm.com.

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