The e-Marketing Manager is responsible for the management, development, implementation and maintenance of the Destination DC's website content, eCommerce, search engine optimization, online and email marketing/promotions and website analytics. This position is required by Destination DC to reach its goals and to fulfill its mission as the destination marketing organization for the nation's capital.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following, but are not limited to)
- Create, manage and update fresh website content for all customer segments.
- Maintain and manage calendar of events database.
- Refine and manage email marketing processes. Manage and build online registrations/electronic databases for different customer segments.
- Manage/assist in website expansion and social marketing integration, including interactive features such as podcasts and blogs.
- Export and transfer data from internal databases to external email and Internet vendors/partners. Manage and maximize online map content, functionality and integration.
- Develop search engine marketing strategies, manage and optimize ongoing campaigns, including keyword meta-tagging.
- Develop site strategies and manage URL submissions to search engines and directories to increase web traffic.
- Work in partnership with graphic designer to ensure consistent and appropriate branding, image and content delivery across the entire website.
- Measure and evaluate website using analytic tools, reporting key statistics to management.
- Keep abreast of best Internet and email-based technologies, practices, industry standards and trends. Attend conferences and training as appropriate.
- Deliver quality service to internal and external customers.
- Manage special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience, Competencies & Education
- Two to three (2-3) years of in website and electronic marketing.
- Four-year degree from an academic institution in website development, electronic marketing, marketing or communications required.
- Thorough understanding of email marketing, including email acquisition, management, deployment and reporting.
- Excellent oral and written skills including a command of English grammar, usage and vocabulary.
- Dreamweaver, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and overall web design with knowledge of database-driven applications using PHP. Knowledge of Flash a plus. MS Office Suite experience including Access required
- Thorough working knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS) for websites (joomla preferred).
- Experience with website server architecture deployed in a two- to three -tier environment.
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading.
- Travel/Hospitality Industry experience a plus.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Salary/Compensation:
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Additional Comments:
Americans with Disabilities Specifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing most of the duties of this job, the employee may not be exposed to weather condition. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Service Mind
- Good English & Communication
- Experience is prefered
Salary/Compensation:
$8.00 /hrs (the first three months) , After a probation, hour rate will be discussed
Additional Comments:
Industry Type:
Restaurants/Catering/Food Service
Contact Name:
PuiPui
Phone Number:
202-6294355
Fax Number:
202-6294357
Email Address:
asianinedc@yahoo.com
Website:
Copywriter - Advertising/PR Agency
Pulsar Advertising
Washington
Full Time
1 Week(s) ago
Company Name:
Pulsar Advertising
City, State:
Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Full Time
Job Description
Full-service, DC-based Advertising/PR agency seeks a Copywriter with professional experience in developing successful campaign work. Qualified candidates will be expected to develop ad campaigns and concepts of outstanding quality for print, broadcast, direct mail and other forms of promotion for agency clients. Will be responsible for copy and concepts development for advertising as well as working with agency art director(s) to interpret concepts/copy into the completed design.
Qualifications:
Must have the ability for copy oversight of creative product from inception through completion to ensure a high level of quality and maintenance of concept through approval of design. Must possess the willingness to strive for excellence in concept/copy work and assist the agency in gaining recognition for all creative work. Successful candidate requires current computer software skills, superb verbal and written communication skills, and strong organization skills.
Salary/Compensation:
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Additional Comments:
For consideration, send cover letter with resume and salary history to kcarlson@pulsaradvertising.com
Industry Type:
Public Relations
Contact Name:
Katherine Carlson
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
kcarlson@pulsaradvertising.com
Website:
PT Publicist
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington
Part Time
1 Week(s) ago
Company Name:
Corcoran Gallery of Art
City, State:
Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Part Time
Job Description
This part time and temporary publicist position reports directly to the Manager of Media Relations/Public Relations within the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design's Communications Department. The publicist supports PR projects with potential to increase international awareness and public prominence for the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design.
- Assist in implementing PR campaigns surrounding exhibition openings, public programs and events;
- Create press releases, public service announcements, media alerts and other press materials;
- Assist in development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press information;
- Supervise television filming and photography shoots;
- Develop media mailing lists;
- Handle and fulfill requests from members of media;
- Coordinate logistical details of exhibition press previews, staff media events and media participation
in public programs, education events, society events, etc.;
- Support PR initiatives for the Gallery and College, as needed.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in journalism, media relations and/or communications;
- Experience in consumer, non-profit, education and/or cultural PR/communications;
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
- A proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments.
Salary/Compensation:
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Additional Comments:
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Kristin Guiter, Manager of Media Relations, kguiter@corcoran.org.
Industry Type:
Public Relations
Contact Name:
Kristin Guiter
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
kguiter@corcoran.org
Website:
Culinary Supervisor
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington
Full Time
1 Week(s) ago
Company Name:
Grand Hyatt Washington
City, State:
Washington, DC
Type of Position:
Full Time
Job Description
This position will provide service in the Starbucks located in the lobby of the hotel. This person must have exceptional communication skills as well as superior guest service abilities. This is a fast paced position with constant customer interaction.
Basic understanding of a kitchen operation within the hotel. Responsible for producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests' needs in a timely manner. Person has basic skills in department training and is capable of assuming department responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef. Skills and knowledge to include culinary education, basic cost control understanding, basic communication, leadership skills and computer skills.
The Security Officer is responsible for the oversight of the safety and security of the hotel. Good communication skills, basic computer skills, customer service experience and the ability to complete incident reports required. Previous experience preferred.
BizBash, a fast-growing company that publishes a magazine and Web site for the special event industry, is looking for a smart, energetic editor who can lead our news coverage of events in Washington.
This position is a great opportunity for an ambitious editor who wants to go out several nights a week, while-and this is the important part-looking beyond the PR spin and photo ops to cover the business decisions and strategies behind these events. That means going from a fashion show to a product launch to an after-party at night, and then writing snappy, well-reported, business-minded stories for our audience of corporate event planners the next day. This editor will also contribute local news, style, and feature stories.
Our editorial headquarters are located in New York, so this editor will run our editorial operations in Washington while working closely with our editorial, art, and production staffers in New York.
Job duties include:
- Keeping track of local events and determining which have the most potential to spark insightful, inspiring stories for our readers.
- Finding and assigning freelance writers to cover these events, as well as covering some yourself.
- Editing stories for content, clarity, and adherence to our house style.
- Writing informative, attention-getting heads, decks, and captions.
- Identifying industry leaders, trends, new products, and news that warrant coverage in our magazine and Web site.
- Helping to compile and update our directory of event industry vendors, venues, and resources.
Qualifications:
Essential skills and qualifications include:
- Three to five years (or more) of newspaper, magazine, and/or online publishing experience, preferably with some experience managing and/or editing other writers.
- Solid knowledge of the basics of reporting and fact-checking.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Washington's event, hospitality, PR, restaurant, and/or nightlife worlds would be helpful in this position.
Salary/Compensation:
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Additional Comments:
BizBash publishes a magazine and Web site for corporate event planners-think of us as Women's Wear Daily or Variety for the special event industry. During the past eight years, our hard-working staff has created a thriving publication with a passionate and growing reader base. To learn more about BizBash, go to www.bizbash.com.
To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and three writing samples in the text of an email to editor in chief Chad Kaydo at ckaydo@bizbash.com with "Washington bureau chief" in the subject line. No attachments, no phone calls, no faxes. Only candidates who follow these guidelines will be considered for the position.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Support the Director of Public Relations in all promotional and communications efforts.
Implement innovative, hotel specific public relations strategies as initiated by the Director of Public Relations.
Coordinate press visits, maintain relationships with outside promotional agencies in the development of programs to meet communications and marketing objectives.
Research and write news releases for trade and consumer press. Coordinate and distribute press materials, maintain press lists and media contacts. Help facilitate press activities, media events and community relations efforts. Interest in sustainable hospitality and restaurant/cuisine a plus.
Qualifications:
Highly organized, team player with strong office, Internet and Web savvy. Bachelors Degree, strong writer with some public relations experience.
