Start the Brain Gain: Chernoff Newman Hiring Now

If you're looking for work at an exciting marketing firm in Columbia, Chernoff Newman is seeking a talented strategic thinker with planning and buying experience in both traditional and non-traditional media. Exceptional negotiating and multi-tasking skills desired as well as an ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years experience in all aspects of media, including research, planning, negotiation, placement and reconciliation.

 

Contact: Barbara Hinton

Email: barbara.hinton@chernoffnewman.com

Web: chernoffnewman.com/looking-for-a-media-madman-or-woman

Stop the Brain Drain: Administrative/Research Assistant

Administrative/Research position available in a solo law/lobbying practice in downtown Columbia. Part-time position (25 hrs/wk) entailing a mix of administrative and research tasks. This position could be attractive to an entry-level professional or someone wanting to return to the working world part-time. Job tasks include: answering phones; scheduling appointments; managing contacts; preparing materials for meetings; attending client meetings; researching legislative developments writing client memoranda. There is the potential (but no guarantee) for this position to become full-time. Position includes paid vacation and sick days, however, healthcare and retirement benefits not available at this time. Pay commensurate with experience.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Two writing samples required; Administrative experience with strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office; Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary; Professional personality and professional appearance a must; Strong experience organizing, setting priorities and completing assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Web site: http://www.michellawfirm.com/

E-mail: info@michellawfirm.com

Stop the Brain Drain: SC Coalition of Mayors Seeks Part Time Administrator

The newly created SC Coalition of Mayors is hiring someone part time to do administrative work. The job will be three days a week, 21 hours at $12/hr. The Coalition will be run out of an office in West Columbia. They are thinking this would be a good position for someone just starting out who needs some experience. If you know of anyone who might be interested please ask them to contact Sandy Boozer at 926-3462 or sboozer1@bellsouth.net.

Stop the Brain Drain: Marketing and Public Relations Director Job Posting

Job Posting: Marketing and Public Relations Director, NAI Avant (Columbia); NAI Avant (Charleston); and Avant Healthcare

Reports to: The Chief Executive Officer of the Company

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Journalism or Public Relations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High degree of professionalism, team orientation, and attention to detail
• Must take initiative and be flexible, able to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
• Good graphic design taste and facilitation skills
• Proficient in technology
• Experience with post production print management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Implement company-wide marketing and public relations plan
• Order all printed materials (stationery, envelopes, business cards, invitations, etc.)
• Customized holiday cards and e-blast graphics
• Select, order, and maintain an adequate supply of company promotional gifts.
• Coordinate design and placement of all print advertising
• Manage the “advertising” line item of the company budget
• Support owners in community activity involvement and client entertainment
• Coordinate graphics with Vice President of Research and the Marketing Assistant(s)
• Join and be an active participant in NAI Global Marketing Council.

Conventions/Meetings/Trade Shows

• Reserve and set up booth/displays (Evaluate new display booth re-design)
• Coordinate booth coverage
• Schedule arrangements for client entertainment
• Reserve rooms for Company Officers.

Company Annual Event

• Reserve venue, caterer, photographer, etc.
• Order invitations and coordinate distribution
• Order employee/broker awards
• Oversee layout and set up
• Coordinate preparation of Company presentation
• Plan a company-wide annual, casual social in addition to quarterly Company “Happy Hour”
• Plan and coordinate an annual company-wide charitable theme and effort for Christmas/Holidays.

Website/Social Media

• Update (“In the News) section on a routine basis
• As needed, maintain up-to-date personnel roster and update accompanying bios
• Periodically review all website designs and content issues
• Institute methods to maximize website search positioning.

Marketing Brochures

• A to Z review of all collaterals for re-write and brand/graphic consistency
• Regularly submit press releases on company activities and personnel news
• Maintain ongoing contact and relationship cultivation with publications to ensure maximum opportunities to submit contributions to news articles
• Maintain quality control for any and all marketing/public relations related materials and efforts.

Communications

• Develop an internal company monthly newsletter
• Develop external client communication plan, newsletter, and direct implementation.

Photography

• Maintain current photo bank of all company projects and key assignments
• Ensure up-to-date personnel photos.

Email resume/cover letter to:

Todd Avant
Chief Executive Officer
NAI Avant, LLC

1901 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201

Email: tavant@naiavant.com
Website: www.naiavant.com