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Job Opportunities Here is a listing of current job opportunities available through Judith Cushman & Associates. To respond, please send an email to: with a resume as a word attachment. Please provide current base salary and total compensation information along with relocation preferences. For contact purposes, also include a personal email address and cell phone number if possible. To view completed searches and consulting assignments, please visit: http://www.jc-a.com/completed_searches.htm.
Director of Investor and
Media Relations
Not represented by JC&A, but posted as a courtesy:
Corporate Relations Manager, Pacific Northwest Ballet Pacific Northwest Ballet is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager who will be responsible for fundraising and all aspects of developing and managing relationships with corporations. Please see the full job description on the PNB website. Up & Coming
Telecommunications company is building new communications group and the Manager will collaborate with internal teams to develop content in support of brand/messaging strategy. Craft and implement strategic messages that bring together top-down company messages and ground-up functional messages using multiple vehicles. Create high level customer presentations, collaborate on creating direct mail and support channel sales and marketing efforts with Brochures.
Media Communications Manager, Puget Sound Region Client #G15352 A global non profit organization is creating a new position for a Manager of New Media. This role is to analyze how the new communications channels/tools can be applied to meet strategic communication goals of the organization and implement the programs.
JC&A is currently accepting news searches. Judith Cushman & Associates also accepts consulting assignments nationwide. These per diem services also include workshops, one-on-one coaching and resume evaluation. For further information, visit our services section.
Position: Director of Investor and Media Relations (newly created position)
Company: CLIENT#P15348
Company: Technology and Transportation, NASDAQ Reporting to: Treasurer Responsibilities: Investor Relations
Media Relations Direct development, coordination and execution of short and long range public relations strategies, objectives, plans and programs. Develop publicity programs to place „positive news. supporting key company initiatives, marketing efforts, new business ventures, philanthropic efforts, etc.
Background, Experience and Qualifications Five to ten years of related experience, working closely with the investment community and/or the media; Exposure to the industrial sector; Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills; Impeccable level of integrity and credibility; Capable of interacting with all levels of management; Proven financial analytical skills; Advanced Degree (MBA or Communications)
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Location: Pacific Northwest Company: CLIENT#C15346 Compensation: More information to follow.
Company: BioPharmaceutical, both Nasdaq and MTAX traded (Italy). Reporting to: Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications with direct access to the President and CEO Resources: In Europe, an Investor Relations Representative is the day to day contact with guidance from the communications staff. Consulting services have been retained at headquarters. About the Position The Senior Director, International Investor Relations is a newly redefined position reflecting the majority ownership of shares in Italy and the need to meet disclosure requirements and communicate with shareholders in the US, primarily Italy and Europe. The Senior Director reports to the EVP, Corporate Communications and has direct access to the leadership team including the President and CEO. Investor Relations messaging is fully integrated into the communications strategy for the company. The Senior Director will be a thoughtful contributor and advisor to the leadership of the organization and will be fully versed in meeting disclosure requirements. S/he will be the IR expert about the complexities of financial reporting in the US, Italy (and Europe) in collaboration with finance and legal counsel representatives. In addition, the position requires consultative and strategic capabilities, well beyond tactical skills. S/he will function in a collaborative and collegial manner with Finance, Clinical/Regulatory, Legal and the office of the President. The Senior Director will lead the development of strategy, operating plans, budgets and the tactical execution of the Investor Relations Program. S/he will be the individual who manages the company reputation with shareholders, and is the primary point of contact in the US for institutional and retail investors and analysts. The Senior Director will oversee the IR representative in Europe responsible for those contacts. Educational Background, Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree preferably in business, English or the life sciences with an advanced degree in finance preferred. S/he will have a minimum of 15 years of experience with a minimum of 8 in Investor Relations with some corporate communications work/exposure. The Senior Director will have experience in the Bio/Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical industry. Prior work in International IR would be a great advantage since the position has global responsibilities. Also, responsibility for developing and executing IR programs relating to product commercialization would be helpful. S/he will be an excellent thinker, strategist and writer. The finalist should have the attitude and knowledge of an astute business executive, and should identify with company objectives first and develop IR plans in support of organizational/business goals. Since resources are limited, the Senior Director will be expected to implement programs and produce excellent work. S/he will demonstrate those strengths through a career path that indicates a steady increase in responsibility. S/he will also provide samples demonstrating programmatic thinking as well as examples of quality financial documents. Prior experience shaping an IR function and demonstrating an ability to work both at the strategic and tactical levels would be very desirable. Managing a small team and outside resources would be an advantage. Life Sciences/Pharma experience required.
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Location: Pacific Northwest Company: CLIENT#W15350 Compensation: Low six figures. Will relocate.
Our client, a global consulting firm, is seeking an Account Director to help drive a technology client’s worldwide public sector story across multiple verticals including healthcare, education, government and defense. This is an opportunity for a leader with a strong strategic communications background to engage and lead a critical piece of the “Citizenship” account. This role will focus on account/client management and counsel, and team leadership. The person in this role will lead the charge in helping the client develop and communicate how the corporation’s partnership with governments and the technology solutions they provide to governments around the world is positively impacting society. The role offers an opportunity to have a major impact on the organization’s “Citizenship” agenda. Product and solutions PR experience in healthcare, education, government and/or defense is a plus for this role. Responsibilities (Highlights) • Point of strategic integration and counsel for their team by managing the business and resources on a day to day basis. • Manage high-level influential relationships and shapes broad industry themes, messages and storylines with key press. • Leadership role in strategic agency business planning as well as account staff development. • Proactively craft and place stories, shape broad industry themes and story lines, and negotiate client inclusion in coverage. • Solicit feedback from influentials regarding their perception of the client, the competition, industry positioning/ranking and share with team and client as appropriate. • Coach team and broader account staff on agency “best practices” in engaging with influentials story placement and packaging. • Identify broad trends among media and analyst communities and translate significance to team and staff and clients. Preferred Experience: • At least 7 years experience in PR – in an agency and/or within the high tech industry – providing public relations consulting service to high technology clients. 8-10 years preferred. • Established strong relationships with business, technology trade and consumer media, market analysts and proactively placed stories. • Minimum of 4 years individual and team management experience, including experience developing a team. Compensation/Relocation: Total compensation: low six figures. Will relocate. |
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