Presentation & Content Manager

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Presentation & Content Manager within the Research Division. This role works with staff across the organization to develop presentations for VEDP’s senior leadership to be delivered to a diverse array of audiences, including high-level corporate and government stakeholders. The position works with leadership to understand the objectives and key themes of the presentation and a wide array of internal subject matter experts to deliver highly compelling and professional content. More generally, this position also helps to improve presentation capabilities, promote adherence to brand guidelines, and offer user assistance and guidance.

Responsibilities:

Executive presentation support

• Collaborate with Executive Leadership Team on presentations about high-priority economic development and organizational initiatives
• Proactively provide advice on effectively delivering key messages and developing compelling presentation content
• Manage creation of presentation decks to gather necessary information from staff and coordinate with other groups to complete presentations in a timely manner
• Ensure a consistent high level of quality throughout all products produced

Organizational capacity building

• Advise staff on appropriate and consistent use of brand presentation guidelines to ensure a high level of quality
• Deliver periodic training to employees on PowerPoint template as needed
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for staff on PowerPoint

Client presentation materials support

• Support the development of standard client presentation materials used by staff
• Create customized graphic elements emphasizing key messages

Skills/Knowledge:

• Expert skills in PowerPoint
• Understanding technical aspects of presentation development, including graphics, constructing templates, use of masters, color themes, optimizing media, and delivery on different platforms (print, laptop, mobile)
• Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of effective presentations
• High attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and consistency, with a high standard of quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong time management skills, deadline-oriented, and efficient
• Resourceful and able to deliver with limited or incomplete information
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Strong conceptual and design sense, able to quickly grasp creative direction and receptive to feedback
• Proactive in communicating and documenting project progress
• Strong collaborator, working well in a team environment while also able to function as an individual contributor with self-direction and accountability

Experience:

• Five years of relevant office experience desired
• Extensive experience using PowerPoint to create client-facing presentations
• Demonstrated success in crafting, designing, and developing compelling presentations and documents
• PC experience preferred

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

All candidates must apply through our website: https://www.vedp.org/careers. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing five or more high-end, visually compelling presentations. Salary minimum $70,000, salary commensurate with experience. Application deadline: January 26, 2024.

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.