Job Description

ABOUT: The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy® Awards), which currently has a staff of 8 people, is seeking an Communications Coordinator. This is a full-time, in-office role based in midtown, New York with some remote days built into the schedule throughout the year. THE ROLE: We are looking for a highly organized self-starter who is passionate about communications. The person in this role will be responsible for maintaining and updating the International Academy’s website www.iemmys.tv, all internal and external communications materials such as publications, newsletters, member notices, Prezi or Powerpoint presentations as well as photo and video assets across all platforms. The person in this role will also be responsible for coordinating and implementing year-round social media and digital marketing campaigns including members outreach campaigns, competition entry promotions etc. This position will report to the Head of Communications & Partnerships.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Web

• Maintaining/updating website content
• Managing video content that will appear on iemmys.tv and the Academy’s YouTube channel
• Creating Quarterly Newsletter
• Creating & overseeing E-mail communications for all departments using Constant Contact or similar software (Member Notices, Events, Press Releases)
• Updating website year-round and during International Emmy® World Television Festival weekend and night of International Emmy® Awards Gala

Marketing

• Creating & Running Digital Marketing Campaigns using Google Ads and paid social media marketing and Google analytics for all International Emmy® Awards Competition call for entries and initiatives, membership, magazine, etc.
• Managing Photoshelter library
• Creating & Updating Ads (Digital & Print)
• Creating shot lists and working with photography team

Design

• Selecting, resizing, touching up, and uploading Gala photos night of, checking and updating captions
• Coordinating design for the International Academy’s Festival and Awards Ceremonies and production of all digital & print materials (programs, banners, signage, menu, tickets, schedule, invitations etc.)

You should:

• Have working knowledge of WordPress and Photoshop/InDesign
• Have working knowledge of Constant Contact or similar
• Have working knowledge of Powerpoint, Prezi, ISSUU
• Have working knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and other social media best practices
• Be able to create simple graphics in Canva (or Photoshop) using existing templates
• Have experience using tools such as Hootsuite, Linktree, Bitly
• Have a good understanding of digital marketing in general (experience using Google Ads, Google Analytics)
• Have excellent tech skills and be adept at learning new tools/platforms
• Be able to adhere to and maintain brand identity
• Be highly organized and have great time-management skills
• Be able to work independently and with a team
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have excellent proof reading and writing skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be proactive and team oriented
• Take ownership and pride in your work
• Have a ''no job too big or too small'' attitude

Cultural sensitivity is necessary, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Local New York City Candidates Only

Covid Vaccination required

2 years of experience in a communications role is preferable.