Communications Specialist, Donor Communications

Job Description
The Communications Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting their Manager and other Communications team members in the execution of communications plans for assigned focus areas. This role is an activation expert and understands how the elements of a communications plan work together for maximum impact. Communications Specialists are also expected to have flawless execution of their plans in coordination with other team members. This individual works collaboratively with internal stakeholders in their assigned focus area.
Responsibilities:
Supports his/her Manager or Program Director in activating communications campaigns.Contributes to planning, execution and delivery of tactics necessary to launch comprehensive communications campaigns
Acts as the team’s content developer.Authors and edits articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversees design elements
Provides ad hoc writing support to team members/clients
Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.Creates timelines for each tactic in the plan and manages them to ensure delivery
Proofs all materials and obtains appropriate approvals (management, legal/risk, other)
Utilizes project management software to manage programs
Monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement
Other duties as assigned.