Digital Communications ManagerThe Digital Communications Manager develops and oversees digital and social content and engagement initiatives and contributes to AWEAA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s overall communications strategies that aligns with AWEAA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s current messaging and that meets high quality standards. She/he oversees the management of AWEAA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s social media platforms, develops overall cohesive content and distribution strategy as well as specific to each platform, produces content and regular reports of effectiveness of strategies, monitors platform performance and makes recommendations for strategies to increase AWEAA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s overall digital communications efforts. The Manager will have responsibilities in digital communications strategy, digital communications content, digital communications reporting and departmental and organizational administration. The position reports to the Senior Director, Communications.Essential Functions:Digital Communications StrategyProactively lead social media content planning initiatives and content creation for AWEA, including social channel prioritization, social asset recommendations, content, and messaging development.Plan, monitor, strengthen, and maintain presences on AWEAA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s key social media channels; seek and lead new opportunities for AWEA social media outposts and experimentation.Develop a paid media strategy and execution calendar to support planned and agile paid promotion on AWEA owned and shared channels as well as for extending visibility of earned and owned content among target audiences.Digital Communications ContentDrive innovation around new content types on current platforms and research potential new platforms to promote our brand.Direct and manage contractors to develop digital assets and content including graphic designers, video production, animation, etc.Help support real-time social engagement around key events, news and Public Affairs initiatives, as well as contribute to daily editorial and content calendar oversight.Digital Communications ReportingImplement and oversee the Social Media Handbook updates and accountability (vendor support, engagement strategies, community management best practices A cents € " for Communications Committee and Community Engagement Subcommittee).Use platform metrics, analyses, and trends to consistently inform and improve all our accounts and stay on the forefront of new technology.Departmental and organizational administration Strong strategic thinker, with an ability to lead the development of programs that are distinctive, relevant, creative, and measurable.Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, draw conclusions, make recommendations, establish reasonable timelines and areas of responsibility, anticipate costs, and identify measures of success.Energetic self-starter and resourceful problem solver who gets things moving and keeps them on track. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.Knowledge, skills and abilitiesSuccessful track record in managing social media accounts aimed at both b2b and b2c audiences. Familiarity with social media design/content best practices.Experience with current social media platforms and demonstrates an enthusiasm for keeping abreast of industry trends, strategies, best practices, and emerging technologies.Experience in production management, project management, community management, or online organizing. Strong analytical ability to effectively coordinate efforts, plan, and implement projects. Excellent information management and organizational skills, with great attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.In-depth familiarity with online and social media marketing best practices and algorithms, and ability to communicate them to various internal and external audiences.Ability to remain creative, diplomatic, calm under pressure. Ability to take initiative and act proactively.Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional department, and to foster communication and collaboration internally and externally.Thrives in a team-driven environment as well as on independent assignments, meeting or beating self-set deadlines.Education and/or ExperienceAWEA is seeking applicants whom reflect and understand our core values: We HEART Wind Energy, The Truth Prevails, Together We Succeed, and Ahead of the Curve. Qualified applicants may possess any combination of education and experience enabling them to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.A' Qualifications are: BachelorA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s degree in marketing, communications or related field.A' Seeking candidates with a minimum 5-7 years of digital or social media marketing and/or communications experience. Agency experience preferred.To applySend how you heard about this job, cover letter, salary requirement, start date availability, and resume to (use A$ cents A' €A' oe[Your Name] - Digital Communications ManagerA$ cents A' €A' in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005; Attention: Human Resources.