Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator will be a full-time, non-exempt employee. The Communications Coordinator will directly report to and will work closely with the Executive Director and will work closely with the Development & PR Manager as part of the Development and Communications team at Education Through Music-Los Angeles. The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Development Department to help produce marketing collateral, oversee media relations, develop external partnerships to further the mission of ETM-LA, and maintain consistent branding.

The Coordinator must be creative and have excellent writing/verbal skills. This position takes the lead in some video projects, and supports the marketing efforts with editing and high-level writing projects.

• Create content supporting multiple channels like print and digital collateral (newsletters, brochures, annual report, “Welcome” emails), videos, and website to increase ETM-LA’s visibility and build greater brand awareness with Executive Director/Dev. Manager.
• Develop and implement consistent messaging that clearly and consistently articulates ETM-LA’s brand promise that resonates with all diverse target audiences.
• Gather and maintain analytics and ads for website and make changes to website and marketing based on the statistics; build audience awareness on all online platforms.
• Help send out major ETM-LA announcements and news to local and national print, online and television media.

• Provide support for fundraising events including: preparing ETM-LA’s event table, building relevant materials to cater to the specific event/branding, assisting with materials for silent auctions and raffles, posting on social media, and assisting with event correspondence.
• Assist with the management of the collection of photos/videos; assist with collecting quotes and stories from the field, and sharing outcomes.
• Provide support of gathering and building program information (periodic updates for publications, information, evaluation, etc.).

• Help send out major ETM-LA announcements and news to local and national print, online and television media.
• Assist with the development of news releases for major ETM-LA announcements and events.
• Help write and pitch story ideas to key target media.

• Support general duties for the Executive Director.
• Manage and schedule the Executive Director’s calendar.

• Performance other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing, Literature, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Marketing or related field. 2 years of experience required; up to 2 years of the required education may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• Specialized knowledge or experience in social media, business style writing, proofreading, interviewing, event planning, analytics, interfacing and engaging with audience/donors.
• Nonprofit experience is desired.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct research online, to meet deadlines, to write and edit in response to guidelines and feedback, as well as to write and edit independently.
• Expertise in database management and using office software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Suite; ability to learn new software such as Word Press publishing. Experience with Salesforce database preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small to mid-sized organization as part of a collaborative environment.
• A consummate team player.
• An initiative-taker.
• Ability to multitask.
• Advanced Excel techniques, public speaking, technical…