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Director of Digital and Print Media #2019-2505
The National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
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Director of Digital and Print Media #2019-2505

The National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

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Posted:
October 28, 2019
Location:
Ashburn, Virginia
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Categories:
Marketing, Sales
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree

Director of Digital and Print Media

 

As the Director of Digital and Print Media, you will manage multi-channel media communications for contract management professionals. In this role, you will oversee our integrated media (website, video, and print) communications and develop strategies to highlight the thought leadership of our association staff and members through blogging and social media. You will oversee production of our award-winning Contract Management Magazine and manage publication of our Journal of Contract Management, the Contract Management Salary Survey, our website, video production, e-books, and other member print and online products as needed. Your team will include our magazine’s Senior Editor and contract support for creative services, printers, editing, and other needed services.

 

You will work closely with our Chief Professional Development Officer to integrate editorial content with NCMA professional development products and events, expanding the audience for our thought leadership. Working with a volunteer editorial advisory board, you will develop an annual editorial calendar and content focus. Consulting with other departments, you will integrate their strategic goals into a comprehensive communications plan for the organization, providing a unified voice for contract management professionals and expanding our influence. By creating and managing our social media presence, you will enhance member and public engagement through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to help NCMA expand service to our members by broadening and deepening our digital footprint while continuing our excellence in print publications. You will ensure that all content produced in the organization is aligned with our strategic vision and delivered effectively in the format that members will find most useful, building an engaged audience that values our insights.

 

Organization Overview

The National Contract Management Association is the world’s leading professional resource for contract management professionals. With over 18,000 members in government and commercial industries, NCMA is dedicated to the professional growth and educational advancement of procurement and acquisition personnel worldwide. With five highly respected industry certifications and three highly successful conferences each year, NCMA strives to serve and inform the profession and offer opportunities for the open exchange of ideas in neutral forums.

 

With 30 talented employees, ample financial reserves, and revenues of over $7 million, NCMA is financially stable and growing. NCMA’s strength lies in our loyal and diverse base of members representing the full spectrum of contract management professionals across government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

 

 

Responsibilities of the Director of Digital and Print Media

  • Set the vision and strategic direction for NCMA’s digital and print products.
  • Work with content creators (videographers, writers, etc.) to develop brand-aligned, relevant, high-impact content that connects print and digital mediums.
  • Supervise the Contract Management Magazine editor.
  • Work with Editorial Advisory Boards to develop annual editorial calendar and content focus.
  • Work with other departments to contribute to an integrated, planned approach to communications with our members and customers.
  • In coordination with the Chief Professional Development Officer, integrate editorial content with NCMA professional development products and events.
  • Provide editorial expertise and guidance for other NCMA departments.
  • Develop and execute contracts and manage vender relations.
  • Communicate with the sales team regarding the editorial calendar, advertising strategy, and new revenue opportunities.
  • Prepare and manage resources according to departmental budgets.
  • Stay informed of emerging trends in print and digital technology that can affect departmental effectiveness and impact member experience.
  • Responsible for onsite daily e-newsletters at NCMA conferences.

Qualifications of the Director of Digital and Print Media

  • Extensive experience in digital media production and demonstrated familiarity with digital media opportunities and challenges.
  • Demonstrated understanding of new and emerging digital technologies, to include online content strategy and eBook development.
  • A minimum of five years of editorial/print publications experience and a minimum of three years of management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, English, or equivalent. Master’s degree a plus.
  • Ability to work and communicate with staff, board members, and VIPs.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, and willingness to delegate.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

 

Attributes of the Director of Digital and Print Media

  • Collaborative. You are grounded in our organizational values of sharing information and working cooperatively. You are happy to listen to others and share your input and opinions.
  • Self-assured. You are intelligent and not afraid to ask questions. You have a strong sense of self, able to take part in spirited conversations with leadership and peers alike.
  • Results-oriented. You are data-driven and have a proven ability to bring about change. You see the big picture, monitor your key performance metrics, and take the action necessary to produce results.
  • Communicator. You are able to deliver critical and complex information to a variety of audiences in a credible and presentable way and can challenge and be challenged in intellectual debate.
  • Flexible. You are comfortable working in a fluid environment and can make adjustments in both day-to-day and larger-scale activities based on new information and situations.

 

What’s Attractive to the Right Director of Digital and Print Media Candidate?

  • You will build your own following, forming an influential base of readers who make up the contracting world.
  • You will always be working on content that is new and interesting, both to you and to your readers and content-consumers.
  • Based on what’s interesting to our members, you will have the freedom to pick the topics that have the most impact.
  • The executive team cares deeply about successful content development and values your work.
  • NCMA is a respected brand that is trusted by the marketplace. We are passionate about what we do; our staff is committed, accountable to each other and to our work.
  • NCMA is financially stable, well-funded, and poised for growth. We benefit from a strong, influential board, dedicated to the mission. Our organization is comfortable with change.
  • Your input will be welcomed and appreciated. If you find a better way to do something, we are open to change and improvement.
  • We offer a work/life balance, an environment where you will be trusted and respected by professional colleagues, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

To Apply for the Director of Digital and Print Media position:

Simply email your resume to Ellen Greenwood at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with “NCMA – Director of Digital & Print Media #2019-2505 ASAE"as the subject of the email. Please include your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to the email and paste your cover letter in the body of your email.

 

Staffing Advisors has been engaged to find the right candidate and is committed to helping create a diverse work environment for our client. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history.

 

 

 

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