Best Buddies Int. Inc

Manager, Communications

Miami, FL (On-site)

$45K/yr – $55K/yrManager2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a fast-paced, cross‑functional PR and communications discipline that ties media relations, donor storytelling, and sponsor visibility together across HQ and state offices.

  • PR & Media Liaison: coordinate internal/external communications and grow earned media for national events.
  • Donor & Sponsor Messaging: support End-of-Year campaigns and deliver sponsor benefits at events.

Job Description

  • The Manager, Communications, works with the Vice President, Communications handling internal and external media and communication efforts for Best Buddies International.
  • Collaborative in nature and equipped with a strong work ethic.
  • As a member of a small team, this position will provide intense exposure to the field of communications.
  • On-the-job training will be provided and quick learning is required.
  • This position also requires maintaining strong cross-department collaboration with other teams where there is an overlap or synergy in communication touches, working directly with staff who oversee Best Buddies’ website, email, social media, stewardship, and sponsor relations efforts.
  • Serve as the PR liaison between Best Buddies headquarters and state offices; Provide public relations support to state offices and oversee the production of public relations materials for all offices and departments.
  • Grow earned media coverage for Best Buddies national events including the Best Buddies Challenges and Best Buddies Friendship Walks.
  • Support the planning of donor stewardship and End-of-Year campaigns by assisting the VP, Communications with messaging and implementing digital tactics (email/social media).
  • Deliver sponsor benefits to assigned media sponsors at major events throughout the year.
  • Maintain yearly internal editorial calendar for media sponsors and press opportunities.
  • Assist with drafting press releases, media advisories, annual report content, website and social media copy, email campaigns as well as other communication documents.
  • Assist with the development, distribution, and execution of BBI's Annual Report.
  • Maintain consistent use of facts, figures and language throughout organization through effective internal communications tools.
  • Monitor news clips in real-time and distribute news clips to keep senior leadership team fully informed and engaged about earned media stories and Best Buddies in the news.
  • Identify sources for compelling content to be used in email campaigns, annual reports and website.
  • Ensure all staffers adhere to organizational style and brand guidelines.
  • Assist with tactical PR plan for special events and facilitate the needs of attending media.
  • Assist Vice President, Communications, in optimizing donated dollars and in-kind assets to maximize visibility.
  • Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.