Communications Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

Communications Specialist - Cranford, NJ
Stern Speakers, the literary and lecture arm of Stern + Associates, has an immediate full-time opening for an energetic and motivated Communications Specialist. We're looking for a pro with business writing prowess, light web coding ability, and solid experience in social media to grow and maintain our clients' online presence. This role is ideal for candidates interested in the speakers/lecture industry, a desire to learn new topics quickly, and willingness to support various aspects of the organization.
Responsibilities
Duties include comprehending/synthesizing complex information and translating it into compelling copy, updating form letters and website content, keeping Twitter and Facebook pages current with information about our speaker clients, managing website SEO initiatives, and supporting administrative functions.
Skills
Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience in business writing, social media engagement, SEO knowledge relating to social media including content link-building strategy, and light web coding. Keen technical understanding, strong critical thinking, and ability to pick up new tools quickly are required. Must exhibit understanding of worldly themes; be curious, proactive and flexible in accommodating change; work effectively under pressure; and have excellent verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organization and time management skills.