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Date Posted: 12/8/08
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Organization: The Mosaic Company – Florida
Website: www.mosaic.jobs
Contact Name:
Contact Phone: No phone calls please
Contact Email: www.mosaic.jobs
Company Description: We are currently seeking a Communications Specialist for our Riverview, FL location. This position reports to the corporate Manager of Internal Communications and the Assistant Vice President-Public Affairs for the Phosphates Business Unit. This person develops and executes strategic communications for the phosphate business unit. This position works with corporate communications to ensure consistent message development across organization. This person develops relationships with human resources and facility/plant managers in the business unit to understand specific communications needs and challenges. As part of the Phosphates Business Unit Public Affairs Team, provides support for the company’s permitting activities from an employee education and engagement perspective.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Develop and execute communications for phosphate business unit internal audiences, including phosphate-wide print and electronic communication vehicles, employee event planning and promotional communications, management presentations, employee recognition, meetings, surveys and other forms of communications encouraging employee engagement.
  • Build relationships with managers and human resources at each Florida and Louisiana facility to provide communications counsel and programs in support of new and current initiatives, facility goals and objectives and strategy communications. Promotes and tracks employee volunteer involvement and recognition.
  • Work with facility newsletter editors to ensure high quality publications and a standard look and feel
  • Optimize and leverage current communications channels and develop new channels when appropriate, including opportunities for dialogue and feedback.
  • Create employee news articles for Mosaic intranet site.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree is required. Major in Communications, Journalism or, related discipline is preferred. 3 - 4 years of progressive employee communications experience, ideally in a corporate environment. Proven written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing and implementing communications plans. Confident team player able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization. Experience preparing written and power point presentations. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft office. Enthusiastic, goal oriented and self-motivated individual who exhibits a solid work ethic. Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within a fast-paced team culture. Strong analytical, problem-awareness, and decision-making skills. Excellent organizational skills with superior follow-through. Professional appearance and demeanor.
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Date Posted: 12/1/08
Job Title: Manager-Public Affairs, Phosphates Business Unit (Florida & Louisana)
Organization: The Mosaic Company – Florida
Website: www.mosaic.jobs
Contact Name:
Contact Phone: No phone calls please
Contact Email: www.mosaic.jobs
Company Description: Seeking a Manager/Public Affairs (based in Florida) who reports to the Assistant Vice President Public Affairs for the Phosphates Business Unit. This manager will recommend and implement strategies and actions for effective media relations and issues management. Serves as principal point of contact and company spokesperson for Florida and Louisiana media on phosphate matters. Determines relevant facts about specific permits and company operations and develops appropriate messaging and strategies for communications with the general public and key constituents. Anticipates appropriate actions for responding to trends and perceptions affecting the company including issue-specific media campaigns, editorial board briefings, position papers, guest columns, letters to the editor, advertising, facility tours, etc. In conjunction with AVP and other public affairs staff, fosters and maintains good working relationships with community officials, governmental agencies, advocacy groups, citizen advisory groups, business community, etc.
Qualifications: Minimum 8-10 years in a corporation, PR agency, political/news media/industry organization. In-depth experience in issues and crisis management gained through direct, hands-on involvement in a dynamic team environment. Extensive experience as a media spokesperson, both print and broadcast, ideally representing industrial clients in high-profile situations involving environmental, litigation, permitting or regulatory matters. Demonstrated ability to create and implement programs to favorably impact public perceptions. Must possess superior research, writing and analytical skills as well as proficiency as a public speaker. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software. A positive, goal oriented and self motivated individual who exhibits strong leadership qualities and a solid work ethic. Strategic planning and project management expertise.
Salary: Excellent compensation package, commensurate with experience.

Date Posted: 11/17/08
Job Title: Director, Public Relations
Organization: Revolution Money
Website: www.revolutionmoney.com
Contact Name: Julie Wareham
Contact Phone: No phone calls please
Contact Email: rm.careers@revolutionmoney.com
Company Description: Revolution Money is a company quickly transforming the U.S. payments industry. If you think you've seen every "way to pay" under the sun, we'll surprise you – just as we're surprising and delighting both consumers and retailers right now.

Using our own proprietary technology and the power of Web 2.0, we've launched Revolution MoneyExchange and the RevolutionCard. Revolution MoneyExchange is the fastest-growing online peer-to-peer money transfer service in the country, and can seamlessly integrate with social networks and online stores. RevolutionCard is a new and unique "merchant-centric" credit card. It eliminates costly fees that retailers pay to carry most credit cards, and provides consumers with instant rewards. It's also the first PIN-based credit card for purchases in the U.S. and delivers extraordinary protection against identity theft.

Come help us build something that has never been done before. In exchange for your hard work and great ideas, you will share in the company's profits, earn bonuses and enjoy un-start-up-like benefits. Let's talk about making you part of the revolution.

Job Description: Direct and guide the execution of all external communications initiatives including media relations, issues management and reputation management. Develop and lead a comprehensive, strategic communications program that educates and builds relationships with the public, the media and key opinion leaders. Ensure brand and messaging are being consistently communicated, and that the company is using the most effective and efficient means of communication to reach target audiences. Work with the marketing team to set overall communications objectives and action plans.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Identify and leverage opportunities to build and maintain visibility/awareness of the company among existing customers, prospects, key partners and financial stakeholders.
• Monitor industry news and identify timely opportunities to maximize editorial placement, conduct media outreach campaigns, proactively identify PR opportunities, and provide rapid response for incoming media requests and interviews.
• While the company uses an external PR resource (that this person manages), this individual is ultimately responsible for creating and maintaining accurate media/editorial lists, ideating media pitches, developing leads, providing talking points for senior management and managing logistics.
• Oversee the development of supporting PR materials including media kits, video news releases, b-roll and other materials as appropriate
• Identify, research, qualify and manage executive speaking opportunities; prepare executives for media interviews, including media training
• Contribute to the development of press releases, media statements, key message documents, presentations and other supporting materials
• Identify, track and report key metrics to validate the relevance and business impact of communications programs.
Qualifications:
• Outstanding writing, speaking, communications planning and issues/project management skills
• Experience working with and providing communications counsel to senior executives
• Strong business acumen with the ability to direct and manage various tactical initiatives in a strategically integrated manner
• Experience with press release and brief writing
• Ability to translate complex material into tailored messaging
• Ability to “herd cats” with aplomb
• Sound judgment, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Ability to work across a growing and evolving organization

Required Experience & Background:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field
• Minimum eight (8) years of prior work experience in public relations, corporate communications and/or marketing/product communications
• Experience with “PR 2.0” strategies and tactics (e.g. social networks, blogs)
• Knowledge of consumer financial services industry a plus
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Date Posted: 11/13/08
Job Title: Communication Assistant
Organization: Southwest Florida Water Management District
Website: www.watermatters.org
Contact Name: Apply for position #9940 at www.watermatters.org
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Job Description: Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program and the Water Program for Restaurant Outreach within the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Works with a network of hotels and motels to facilitate implementation of best management practices for water conservation and participates in advisory committees to facilitate program coordination. Works with cooperators to hold workshops and create materials to further the education of hotel, motel and restaurant staff on water conservation, while maintaining records, status reports, contacts and working relationships with the hotels, motels and restaurants. Conducts research, writes and edits copy for publications and creates collateral materials in support of the program. Acts as spokesperson for the program and liaison between the District and the hospitality industry. Participates in District emergency management activities and other departmental activities and performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations,Communications, Journalism, Mass Communications, Education, Speech Communications, Marketing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. A minimum of one-year's experience in communications, outside sales/marketing, tourist industry, hotel/motel industry, public speaking, public relations or related field is required. A valid driver license is required. Knowledge of Florida's water resources issues is preferred. Apply for position #9940 at www.watermatters.org. This position closes on December 5, 2008. Applications must be received before 5pm on this date.
Salary: $17/hour

Date Posted: 10/5/08
Job Title: PR Manager
Organization: Bluepearl Veterinary Partners
Website: www.fvs.com, www.nyc-vs.com, and www.vseckc.com
Contact Name: Shirley Sabin
Contact Phone: (813) 933-8944
Contact Email: Shirley.Sabin@fvs.com
Job Description: The PR Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a variety of internal and external communication pieces to:

    1. Drive traffic to clinic locations
    2. Educate audience about availability and importance of services offered
    3. Position specialist as an extension of the primary care practice and as a resource in the industry
    4. Maintain a positive, professional image for clinics
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop regularly printed newsletters and email campaigns for consumers and partners
- Create and implement activities that promote company visibility, build a strong company image, and increase public awareness - Coordinate continuing education events
- Build strong proactive relationships with local, national and trade media to help generate positive media coverage
- Develop and produce as needed marketing and public relations collateral

Qualifications:
- Must be highly organized and able to excel in a dynamic environment.
- Is a critical thinker and can solve problems working collaboratively throughout the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate through written and verbal means are essential.
- Is capable of working independently and is self-motivated.
- Can make decisions without a significant amount of guidance.
- Is creative and capable to communicating ideas and concepts.
- Manages budgets associated with projects.

PREFERENCES
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a similar position
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, business or similar field
- Basic understanding of the industry is preferred.

Opened in 1996, Florida Veterinary Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center was founded with the concept of providing a superior level of patient and client care through close cooperation with the family practitioner. In addition to referral appointments, the hospital is open 24 hours a day for case transfers by the family practitioner and after-hours emergencies. Florida Veterinary Specialists serves as an extension of the general practice. Their specialized services include Acupuncture, Avian & Exotic, Behavioral Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Internal medicine, Neurology, Oncology/Radiation, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery. Florida Veterinary Specialists is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is located at 3000 Busch Lake Blvd. in Tampa.

In 2006 Florida Veterinary Specialists opened a facility in Manhattan called NYC Veterinary Specialists to provide the same high level of care to pets in the New York metropolitan area. In 2008, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center of Kansas City merged with Florida Veterinary Specialists and NYC Veterinary Specialists to form BluePearl Veterinary Partners.
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