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Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association of the electronic payments industry, is seeking a Director of Communications who will be responsible for all aspects of communications, public relations, publications and social media and online activities in support of ETA programs, events and membership.? The position is a senior staff position and reports directly to the CEO.

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Requirements: Requires minimum of ten years professional experience in communications, public relations, and/or media relations. Trade association, event PR, policy PR, and related experience are significant pluses.? Proficiency in writing for and use of online/social media communications and related content development are required.? Requires a high level of energy, creativity and initiative.? Requires excellent verbal and written communications and public speaking skills, editing skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, willingness to accept new and varying assignments.? Some travel and public speaking will be required. A bachelor?s degree is required.

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Responsibilities:

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1. Communications
   • Create and implement strategic plan for all communications efforts for ETA.?
   • Develop communication guidelines, tools and templates for staff and volunteers.
   • Write and distribute PR material in support of ETA?s government affairs efforts.
   • Interface with media to promote and disseminate messages about ETA.
   • Develop ETA messages for policy makers, media, the public and financial industry.
   • Originate various communications, including news releases, feature stories, op-eds, speeches, press pitch letters, brochures and scripts.
   • Develop and deploy PR efforts in support of ETA events.
   • Assist in budget development and management.

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?II.??????? ??????????? Web Site/Social Media Management

• Create the vision and strategy for the ETA web site and various social media outlets.
• Coordinate design of ETA web site and function as contact with relevant IT vendors.
• Update data on servers to keep documents current.
• Maintain web-based and web-enhanced versions of ETA publications.
• Maintain and update existing content on the ETA web site.

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III.?????? Electronic Services & Publications

• Serve as staff liaison and provide editorial/business direction for ETA?s magazine.
• Oversight and management of budget of magazine, including outside sales force.
• Coordinate the distribution of publications to membership and staff.?

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ETA is a global trade association representing more than 500 companies in all segments of the electronic payments industry.? ETA leads, influences and grows the industry through networking, events, education and advocacy, and is the credible and unified voice of member companies responsible for more than 3 trillion dollars of annual payments transactions in the U.S. Obtain more information about ETA by going to www.electran.org.

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ETA is an equal employment opportunity employer. ETA offers a competitive salary and benefits package.? Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@electran.org.

Source: http://careers.bpwusa.org/jobs/4899357/director-of-communications

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