Multi-Media Communications Specialist

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position: Multimedia Communications Specialist 

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $58,800.00- $68,068.35 varies with experience.

Location: PCA Main Building

THE ORGANIZATION

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes holidays, sick days, personal days, and weeks' vacation depending on tenure.

Description of Role: Under the supervision of the communications manager in the Planning Department, the multimedia communications specialist plays a key role in both internal and external communications. This position has primary responsibility for monitoring, updating, and developing new content for PCA’s internal employee website and PCA’s external website; developing strategy for, posting to, and maintaining PCA’s presence on relevant social media sites; and developing, writing, and editing content for other print and electronic publications.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing, public relations or related field.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a related field.
• Two years’ experience, and demonstrated competence, with digital communications including social media campaigns and platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and develop news and feature stories for print and internet, and to tailor writing to both the medium and the audience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing, proofreading, and editing.
• Strong competencies with computer technology, website editing, and Microsoft applications. 
• At least 1 years’ experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. 

Job Responsibilities:

a) Manage PCA’s social media presence on Facebook, X, and other platforms; develop strategy and content in consultation with manager and director.

b) Manage content of external website; ensure that content is current and correct; develop and post new content on an ongoing basis to align website content with current PCA programs and initiatives. Develop and execute monthly plan for posting new material.

c) Write, edit, and manage content for posting on PCA’s intranet and electronic bulletin board. 

d) Manage and promote agency town halls, including online registration, platform implementation, and distribution of information after each town hall. 

e) Provide backup for PCA’s weekly e-newsletter, including content research, formatting, posting, and distribution. 

f) Serve as member of Milestones newspaper’s editorial team which develops an annual calendar of editorial topics and stories for each monthly issue of Milestones.

g) Serve as a contributing writer of articles for Milestones newspaper and calendar listings as needed.

h) Provide event photography and visual content development. 

i) Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Characteristics: 

• Ability to write clear, succinct, and grammatically sound materials that meet journalistic standards and support the agency’s mission.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure. 
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or on a team. Strong sense of professionalism and creativity.

For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at https://www.pcacares.org/

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.