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IPS is seeking a Manager of Advocacy and Communications to oversee assigned projects and skillfully and strategically combine mass communication with community advocacy and use media outlets (television, newspapers, video, web sites, and other outlets) to create a shift in public opinion and mobilize the necessary resources and forces to create a context for ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) public health policy goals and initiatives. The goal of such coverage is not public relations but policy change.
This position has full responsibility for the design and success of news events/conferences and is a pro-active strategic and creative partner with all project managers to create momentum for and awareness of policy goals through written publications and media advocacy tactics. May supervise other staff, consultants, or interns. Works with management to create new projects and expand current ones. Contributes effectively to grant writing.
Technical Skills: • Knowledge of how to make an issue newsworthy, gain access to media • Excellence in originating and preparing written material such as issue briefings technical materials, manuals as well as layouts for use in various communication media. • Ability to frame a problem as a collective / environmental issue with a policy solution and thereby shifting the focus from changing the individual to changing the environment in which the individual acts. • Skills in producing and operating media events, conferences, and related logistical tasks. • Basic understanding of public relations, persuasion, image, and consistency of message. Works with unique goals, features, and audience of each news output. • Ability to edit the work of others to reflect professional written communication standards.
See website: www.publicstrategies.org for descriptions of projects. Preference given to candidates familiar with San Diego area; no relocation assistance available.
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