Director of Communications and Marketing

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $125K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead IME's communications and marketing, owning strategy, messaging, media relations, digital and content programs, with a focus on member value, advocacy, and crisis communications.

  • Own and drive IME's messaging, branding, and communications strategy.
  • Advise leadership, oversee media relations, digital programs, content creation, and crisis communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a cohesive communications and marketing strategy aligned with IME’s strategic goals.
  • Oversee all messaging and branding to ensure consistency and alignment with IME’s values and mission.
  • Serve as a key advisor to the President and the IME team on messaging and communication strategies.
  • Coordinate media spokespersons for high-profile engagements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and industry publications.
  • Draft press releases, statements, opinion pieces, and other public-facing content.
  • Lead the development of digital strategies across web, email, and social media platforms to promote awareness, engagement, and thought leadership.
  • Oversee the creation of compelling content, including reports, white papers, newsletters, videos, and infographics.
  • Manage and implement website updates to ensure content is current.
  • Define and track metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in communications or marketing, preferably at an association.

Preferred

  • Experience in government relations communications or technical sectors (e.g., mining, manufacturing, energy, defense) strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.
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Institute of Makers of Explosives

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IME is the trusted voice of the commercial explosives industry.For over 100 years, the Institute has represented manufacturers of commercial explosives and other companies that provide related products and services to the industry. Commercial explosives manufacturers contribute $4 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employ nearly 10,000 workers in the United States.Commercial explosives are essential to energy production, communications, technology manufacturing, highway and building construction, the healthcare delivery system, agriculture, and the manufacturing of nearly all metals and mineral products.If you use or consume it, explosives make it possible.

Founded in 1913
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
10 employees (2 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.6K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (20% of company)
Median Tenure
0.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1