Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Communications Chair - Austin

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Communications Chair

The Communications Chair plays a critical role in raising awareness of the world’s toughest cancer and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) via earned media placements in their local communities. In alignment with PanCAN’s strategic goal to be the "go-to organization for pancreatic cancer," the Communications Chair has three main focuses throughout the year: PurpleStride, Advocacy Summit and November Awareness.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Build and cultivate relationships with local media.
• Identify, pitch and flag story opportunities that could generate local and/or national media coverage.
• Secure local media coverage around PurpleStride, Advocacy Summit & November Awareness utilizing PanCAN templates, resources and trainings.
• Act as liaison between the affiliate and local media, including being prepared with current organizational messages, facts and statistics.
• Partner with affiliate volunteers to amplify national campaigns and initiatives.
• Actively recruit and effectively manage a Social Media Chair and Marketing Chair.
• Effectively train and coach Affiliate Spokespersons for interviews.
• Partner with the Affiliate Leadership and Committee Chairs (i.e. Advocacy Chair, November Awareness Chair, Logistics Chair etc.) to amplify national campaign initiatives and programs.

Qualifications/Skills

• Experience with public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing and/or social media is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective delegation and management skills
• Strong leader and motivator
• A friendly, positive, solution-oriented, professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills
• Engaging presenter & public speaker
• Knowledge of community & media
• Strong time management skills
• Commitment to PanCAN’s mission