Revolution LLC and The Case Foundation
April 12, 2011
We are seeking a talented communications professional to support strategic communications initiatives for three exciting organizations and initiatives, including Revolution LLC, an investment firm focused on building disruptive, consumer-facing businesses; the Case Foundation, founded by Steve and Jean Case in 1997 to reflect their family’s commitment to addressing complex social challenges; and the Startup America Partnership, an organization focused on accelerating the creation and development of high-growth potential companies in the U.S.
This search is for an energetic, business-oriented, organized and informed communicator with an understanding of new media and social technologies. The Communications Coordinator will report to the Vice President of Communications. Together they will focus their efforts on communications strategy, media and blogger relations, internal communications and raising the profile of all three organizations and their leadership.
Specific responsibilities include:
· Monitor and track media developments related to both organizations.
· Provide support to the organizations’ social media efforts.
· Maintain speaking opportunities and conference calendar; assist in development of preparation materials for key executives’ speaking appearances.
· Assist in research for and drafting externally and internally targeted communications, draft online media outreach tools, including media kits, and press releases.
· Interact with and direct agency assets related to media relations, conference participation and staff speaking opportunities.
· Research media outlets and develop media and blogger outreach lists as appropriate
· Provide support for organization websites, including: coordinate and implement requests from all departments on changes or additions to the public website.
Requirements:
· BA in Communications, English, Journalism or related field.
· One to two years of professional communications, public relations and marketing experience
· Experience in organizations requiring high energy, flexibility and multitasking.
· Excellent writing and public speaking skills; attention to detail.
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office and basic data entry skills
· Aptitude to learn basic html, web-based tools and software programs, graphic design and desktop publishing applications
· Experience with social media tools.
· Enthusiasm for the business and nonprofit sectors and the intersection of both.
About Revolution LLC
Launched by Steve Case in 2005, Revolution invests in people and ideas that can change the world. The company’s mission is to give people more choice, control and convenience in the important aspects of their lives – and build significant companies in the process.
About the Case Foundation
The Case Foundation, created by Jean and Steve Case in 1997, invests in people and ideas that can change the world, with the ultimate goal of making giving back a part of everyday life. The Foundation creates and supports initiatives that that leverage new technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to drive innovation in the social sector and encourage individuals to get involved with the communities and causes they care about.