Publications Manager

Position Summary: Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is seeking a dedicated and talented Publications Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team to develop, design, and execute all print publications. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Publications Manager will play an essential role in enhancing and elevating the organization's visibility, disseminating information about our mission, impact, and programs, and building relationships with stakeholders through the strategic use of our publications.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Content Strategy and Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy to support the organization's mission and goals.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and program directors to identify content needs and target audiences.
2. Publication Production:
Oversee the creation and production of a range of publications, including an impact report, quarterly magazine, newsletters, brochures, content.
Ensure high-quality design, writing, and editing of all publications.
Manage production with various vendors, including our mail house.
3. Project Management:
Manage and track all publication projects utilizing tools such as Asana.
4. Content Creation:
Write and edit articles, blog posts, and other content to communicate the organization's impact and stories.
Work with staff, volunteers, and donors to gather compelling narratives and testimonials.
5. Graphic Design and Visual Media:
Leverage design software (Adobe Illustrated, Canva, etc.) to create visually appealing graphics and infographics for publications.
Maintain and adhere to the organization's visual identity guidelines.
6. Analytics and Evaluation:
Monitor the performance of publications using analytics tools.
Make data-driven decisions to improve content and publication strategies.
7. Compliance and Branding:
Ensure all publications are in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Maintain brand consistency in all materials.
8. Leadership:
Manage vendors, designers, etc., as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Five-plus years of experience in publications management, content creation, and digital media.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design and familiarity with design software (Adobe Illustrated, Canva).
• Strong understanding of content management systems.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of nonprofit communication strategies and an understanding of the organization's mission and goals.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of analytics tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of animal welfare issues and enthusiasm for the human-animal bond; concern for the welfare of people and animals; comfort with animals in the workplace.
• Advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as part of an organization’s core mission.
• Professional demeanor and an ability to bring joy to your work environment.

• Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Work environment includes constant exposure to animals and animal allergens.
• Push/pull/lift 25 pounds and do physical work relative to setting up and breaking down event sites (packing/shipping supplies for off-site events, loading/unloading trucks, moving tables & chairs, etc.). Kneel, bend, stoop, squat, reach above and below shoulder level, grasp and turn objects, stand, and/or walk frequently and repetitively before, during, and after events. Flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist. Sit for long periods of time while using a computer.
• Drive an automobile.

• Hours:

  Exempt positions require a minimum of 40 hours per week. Daily reporting hours and days of the week may vary. Weekend, holiday, and evening work required, as well as occasional travel via car and plane. Hybrid workplace option available.