Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in journalism, communication, public relations, marketing or other related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in a communication role. Agency experience highly desired.
• Polished verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated writing excellence when crafting press releases, media advisories, product messaging, blogposts, talking points, et al.
• Strong media relations/storytelling skills – proven track record of generating coverage for products and services.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet, word-processing, database, and presentation software applications.
• Experience with association management software desired along with the ability to learn new software packages.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and build effective relationships.
• Effective planning and organization skills to effectively manage multiple client relationships/associations at any given time. Reliability to maintain established schedules, manage time and priorities, and meet commitments and deadlines.
• Knowledge of social and digital media best practices.
• Energetic and self-motivated team player who is accountable for initiating and managing projects through to completion with minimal direction.
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to set priorities based on customer needs and organizational priorities and preferences, and develop solutions to client challenges.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to effectively manage through change and transition.
• Proactive and collaborative working style with ability to function as part of a cohesive team.
• Agile learner with a growth mindset and ability to stay abreast of client industry trends and assimilate new job- related information appropriately.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment with one day weekly in-office requirement. The physical demands 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.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This position requires frequent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• This position requires basic math skills to calculate formulas, commissions, discounts, etc.

Kellen EEO Statement

Kellen does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of Kellen to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Consistent with Kellen’s mandatory vaccination policy, your commencement of employment is contingent upon you providing proof that you have been fully vaccinated on your first day of employment with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Any medical information we receive will be kept confidential in accordance with applicable law. Requests for a reasonable accommodation for exemption from this policy due to medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to review by our People & Culture Department.