E-Communications Manager

Island Press is a nonprofit organization that communicates ideas essential to solving environmental problems. Our books, products, and program activities help stimulate new ideas, educate professionals and the public, inspire environmental protection, and prepare the next generation of environmental leaders. 

Position Overview: 

Island Press seeks an experienced online communications professional to develop and coordinate electronic communications strategies to strengthen our electronic content, outreach and marketing. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, creative, deadline-driven team player who is motivated and excited about connecting diverse online communities with Island Press' leading collection of environmental books, along with the authors and editors that have created them. This full-time position is located in our Washington, DC headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• WEB SITE AND WEB PRESENCE: development, creation and management of Island Press website, individual book sites, microsites, news, newsletters, newsroom, author/expert database, and blogs. Search Engine optimization (SEO). Web analytics program expansion and analysis. Develop and produce multimedia and other content features. Keep up-to-date on newest internet trends, tools and online conversations.
• CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS: work with authors, editors, staff and other parties to create systematic flow of content connecting IP projects with current events and breaking news. Connect authors and content with media, online magazines, newsletters, social and community websites. Communicate with authors to update book websites, blogs, create podcasts and other site content. Respond to website and blog comments.
• E-MARKETING: develop, design, create and distribute all e-marketing materials and correspondence. Work with Communications, Marketing and Programs departments to develop and implement online marketing strategies for specific projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully developing strategy and content for websites, email alerts and online communities. Superlative writing ability with experience developing written content for websites, blogs and social networking sites. Solid project management skills and experience with projects from conception to launch. Familiarity with environmental, scientific, policy and press communities is helpful.

Technical skills will include a solid understanding and experience with HTML and CSS, web development software (Drupal, Dreamweaver/Coda, Joomla), Photoshop, Fireworks, FTP and other internet tools. Familiarity with database applications (MySQL, MS Access, MS SQLServer) and understanding of web design principles, information architecture, usability testing practices , Web 2.0 technologies, web and email metrics including Google Analytics.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Range of medical plans from Carefirst BlueCross/BlueShield - employee contribution based on salary range from 100% employer coverage to $123.18 per month for employee-only coverage
• Dental, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short and Long Term Disability insurance from Metlife - 100% employer coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Metro/transit expenses pre-tax program
• 403(b) retirement plan from TIAA-CREF - full employee participation for first year of employment; employer contributions determined annually
• Casual dress code
• Limited flexible scheduling
• 50% employee discount on Island Press titles

To Apply: 

Please send cover letter and resume.