Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, chambers of commerce, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, military organizations, and community groups throughout Michigan.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, articles, talking points, presentation decks, videos, and other public relations communications.
• Identify proactive storytelling, earned media, podcast, and other digital media opportunities that strengthen BBB's reputation and visibility.
• Identify opportunities for leadership speaking engagements, media appearances, panel discussions, and award nominations.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that expand BBB's visibility, educational outreach, and community impact.
• Coordinate interviews, speaking engagements, outreach activities, events, and community partnerships.
• Coordinate scholarship programs, awards initiatives, educational outreach efforts, networking events, and fundraising activities.
• Assist with grant research, grant application support, and funding opportunity tracking.
• Support sponsorship and partnership initiatives by developing presentation decks and gathering impact metrics, success stories, photos, videos, and media coverage that demonstrate BBB® of Michigan's value and community impact.
• Develop and deliver presentations on scams, fraud prevention, ethics, trust, consumer protection, emerging business topics, and BBB services.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, program participation, and community engagement efforts.
• Represent BBB of Michigan at networking events, conferences, community programs, and outreach initiatives.
• Assist in developing and supporting BBB of Michigan's ambassador program.
• Utilize project management systems to coordinate outreach activities, timelines, and stakeholder communications.