Marketing Communications Manager

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The Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University (Gov Ex or the Center) seeks to hire a SR. Communications & Marketing Manager to join our team of government, data, and performance practice experts to support senior government leaders across the United States, Canada, and Latin America to use data to get better results for residents.

The Sr. Communications & Marketing Manager will be responsible for the communications, marketing, and/or public affairs functions for a large, complex department or center. While larger divisions may divide oversight for these functional areas, this role will typically serve as the sole accountable leader across all functions for a designated area or within a smaller school/division.

The position provides leadership and utilizes professional experience to leverage the skills and knowledge of related professional staff.

The Sr. Communications & Marketing Manager provides senior-level leadership on communication and marketing strategies for strategic initiatives and devises a cohesive messaging platform. Leads a team of communications professionals and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of marketing strategies, communications strategies, and public relations activities, both external and internal.

• Create, implement, and measure the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications, and public relations program (or a pre-defined combination of these functional areas) to enhance the image and position of the designated area within the marketplace and the general public.
• Facilitate internal and external communications ensuring alignment with the broader school and university strategies.
• Oversee editorial direction, design, production, and distribution of publications.
• May serve as the representative to the media, coordinate media interest, and ensure regular contact with target media at the discretion of leadership.
• Coordinate the appearance of print and electronic materials, e.g. letterhead, use of logos, brochures, etc.
• Provide counsel to project teams on marketing, communications, and public relations, and manage the associated marketing and communications staff assigned to these projects.
• Ensure that the center/department and associated projects regularly conduct market research and coordinate and oversee this activity.
• Monitor trends and ensure implementation of best practices. Lead projects including cause-related marketing and special events.

• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets
• Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing/communications/ public relations program and its activities, monitor progress and evaluate performance.
• Report progress to the relevant project leaders and leadership team.
• Provide input and recommendations on short and long-term goals and objectives to the leadership team.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary for the smooth operation of the marketing/communications/public relations functions, including staff management.
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of marketing, communications, public relations, governance, and organizational strategies and integrate this information to ensure the center/department operates with initiative and innovation.

• Work with staff to develop and…