Manager, Communications - Tory Burch Foundation

JOB SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded by designer Tory Burch, the Tory Burch Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers women and entrepreneurs in the United States by providing access to capital, education and digital resources.

ToryBurchFoundation.org

@ToryBurchFoundation

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Tory Burch Foundation is looking for a skilled content creator and writer versed in editorial strategy, brand building and communications. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation and delivery of entrepreneurial-focused content to the Tory Burch Foundation's online and social media community. Additionally, you will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Digital to shape public communications, and event content related to our mission and purpose.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create compelling content:

• Strategize, shape and execute editorial and content strategy for ToryBurchFoundation.org
• Write, edit and publish all articles and online tools for ToryBurchFoundation.org
• Interview entrepreneurs and business leaders to create original content for site and social
• Oversee social media content strategy and write captions for all social media content
• Craft email marketing messages, copy decks and produce monthly newsletter programming
• Develop programming for virtual events and small business webinar series, including outlines for live talks, conversations, audience questions and event related communications
• Ensure all web content is easy to find, read and is effective in its message
• Aid with stage programming and content for live events
• Develop innovative content for new media platforms to spread awareness and drive engagement with wider audience
  

Spread the word about our impact:

• Work with Director of Marketing and Digital, in-house PR team and outside agencies to shape press strategy for the Foundation

• Write, edit and prepare press releases and media pitches for distribution

• Collaborate on writing and crafting communications for articles, Op-Eds and other interview related materials
  

Advise on creative communications:

• Work closely with small team of freelancer graphic designers to ensure visual content is meeting the needs of the brand voice and messaging objectives
• Co-produce relevant video content, livestream and video related communications
• Monitor brand tone and message across all digital channels

Support Foundation team and leadership with communications:

• Edit messaging for all public facing communications from Foundation team including but not limited to campaign and program emails, applications for various programs, and general messaging
• Shape talking points and executive communications for events, presentations and more
• Work cross-functionally to ensure all projects are executed with excellence and in timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing, interpersonal/communication skills and managerial level of strategic thinking
• Senior experience in marketing communications, campaign development and execution
• Detail oriented and sharp editing skills
• Ability to work independently and move projects forward under tight deadlines
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment and are open to change
• Passion and knowledge of women's empowerment landscape
• Clear focus on delivering results
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Proficient in communication and message for social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Experience with WordPress or comparable CMS system a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact talent@toryburch.com .