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CMA seeks a Public Relations Specialist to support day-to-day client activity. Position initially on a contract basis with potential for full time. Specialist will report to the Director of Marketing Services and be responsible for media relations, developing media lists, writing publicity materials including press releases and media advisories, social media management and content development, providing editorial management for client publications, supporting client speaking engagements and other general PR account management duties.

Three to five year PR experience required. Must have strong background in media relations as well as excellent writing and organizational skills. Knowledge of non-profit associations, and the electrical/lighting and card manufacturing industries a plus. Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferred major in public relations, communications, or related field.

This organized individual will assist the Account Manager and will support the Director of Marketing Services. The successful candidate will provide daily account support, including client communications, project coordination, proposal development and billing activities.

The right candidate must be a team player, capable of meeting the challenges of a fast-paced work environment and one who is not afraid of working towards deadlines. Computer literacy and Microsoft Office knowledge is a must!

This position is a key member of the CMA management team. It encompasses accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The successful candidate will be a hands-on person responsible for monthly financial reporting, billing, working capital (cash flow) variance analysis, metrics and job cost analysis. In addition, assist in policy, procedure, and process development.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to CFO – direct access and interaction with CEO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Billing – lead and manage process ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Monthly Closings – coordinate and post journal entries, reconciliation, actuals and forecast
• Financial Reporting – prepare monthly bank reconciliations, variance analysis and monthly metrics
• Working Capital – improve processes for cash flow through accounts payable, accounts receivable,
• Internal Reporting – support operating departments with data, analysis and metrics to improve results
• Margin Analysis – maintenance of job and client profitability
• Strategic Planning – assist with annual budgeting and strategic planning
• Continuous Improvement – drive and document improvement in the business’s financial processes from a quality and productivity perspective.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Demonstrated accounting background in monthly closing, controls, and compliance
• Experience with Advantage or similar billing, reporting and budgeting software.
• 5-10 years of relative professional experience
• Strong level of computer knowledge – including excel, word, quick books and peachtree
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Capable of scheduling diversified workload
• Results oriented – driven to meet deadlines while not sacrificing quality
• Acceptability of changing methods and processes

SCOPE – Work and interact with executive management, operating directors and account managers to ensure accurate and timely billing, reporting, forecasting and metrics.

CMA seeks a Sponsorship Sales Specialist to cultivate long-term partnerships with sponsors for non-profit trade associations.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proactive approach to cultivating new relationships with prospects
• Good verbal communications skills with prospects
• Writing skills that support appropriate email follow up
• Record-keeping ability (Excel) to track sales

The right candidate must be a team player, capable of meeting the challenges of a fast-paced work environment and one who is not afraid of working towards deadlines. Computer literacy and Microsoft Office knowledge is a must!

CMA seeks an IT Systems Technician who will report to CFO and be responsible for managing the hardware and software for company. Will work with multiple levels of staff and vendors to determine and implement needs of organization. Degree Information technology required or equivalent work experience minimum with 3-5 years work experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (MRAs):

• Maintain all company software programs and hardware
• Regular performance of back-up protocols
• Maintenance of phone and IT systems
• Manage Helpdesk process

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Technical
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Operating and coordinating multiple hardware and software systems(Vantage phone system, Advantage/Webvantage software, IMiS database, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Mac/Desktop hardware & software)
• Maintaining all logs, files and publications for systems

INTERPERSONAL:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Work with vendors for quotes and installation of new hardware/software
• Ability to work with all levels of staff

The successful candidate will be involved in developing creative concepts, direct marketing, and design for all clients. Individual will develop all print, broadcast, and electronic media materials in supports of client sales and marketing needs. If you are proficient in MAC design applications, have 3 – 5 years experience, and would enjoy working in a fast paced, team oriented, and deadline driven environment, please consider CMA.

The Billing Coordinator/Bookkeeper will be responsible for preparing accurate customer invoices, reconciling bank accounts and prepare various financial reports for multiple customers.. Should have a working knowledge of cash management principals and procedures. This person should be highly proficient in general ledgers and preparing financial statements.

The right candidate will have strong analytical skills as well as strong verbal and written communications skills. Must be able to multitask and prioritize. Must be highly detailed, organized and able to meet deadlines. Must have a customer service attitude and be able to work with multiple departments and levels of staff within and outside the company.

Computer knowledge as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and preferred knowledge of Advantage billing system. Must be an expert in Peachtree and QuickBooks. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. A minimum of 3 years accounting experience with some background in B2B preferred.

The Copywriter will develop written content for external and internal branding, articles, business-to-business marketing material, websites and other mediums. The right candidate will develop original concepts as well as revamp existing product. This person will establish working relationship across multiple departments. He/she must be able to vary the tone of message and language to meet the needs of various clients.

Strong written communication is an absolute requirement. Computer knowledge as well as high proficiency in Microsoft products is a must. The right candidate should be highly organized. B2B experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising or a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. A portfolio of work and samples will be required.

The Account Executive (AE) will work as the liaison between the client and the creative team to ensure the client’s needs and goals are being met. The AE will manage pitches to multiple clients and the clients’ budgets. The AE must be well-organized, have the ability to prioritize, work and meet within strict deadlines and have the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

The right candidate will have knowledge of advertising and marketing principals. This individual will have the ability to communicate clearly with different levels of management and seniority and be able to listen and interpret the needs of the client. This individual must be a team player, capable of meeting the challenges of a fast paced work environment, one who is not afraid of working towards deadlines.

Computer knowledge as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must. B2B experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. 3-5 years experience is preferred.

The Production Manager (PM) is involved with the planning and coordination of the product process from pre-production to production. The PM makes sure that all jobs are produced efficiently, at the right cost and at the right level of quality. The PM will monitor the day-to-day process and adjust scheduling as necessary. The PM must be able to work across different departments and in a team environment. The PM is responsible for setting and meeting quality control standards. The PM makes sure the approval process flow is timely to meet deadlines.

This individual must be a team player, capable of meeting the challenges of a fast paced work environment, one who is not afraid of working towards deadlines. This right candidate must be highly detailed and organized.

The ideal candidate must have advanced skills in various computer programs including MAC creative software and prefer experience in Webvantage software program. The candidate should have minimum 5-7 years in production management with a degree in a related field preferable.

The Public Relations Coordinator will support CMA’s day-to-day client activity. The Coordinator will report to the Manager of Public Relations and be responsible for media research, developing media lists, assisting with the writing of publicity materials including press releases and media advisories, social media management and content development, and other general administrative duties.

One year minimum PR experience preferred. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Must have experience in social media, writing press releases and pitching the media. Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferred major in public relations, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities/Abilities include producing website templates and pages using CSS, Server-Side. Includes, Microsoft .ASP code, develop in Flash, create web forms, and work with other standard web formats and file types. Uploading pages to our servers, and test sites in various browsers, as directed by our creative staff and project managers. (HTML), JavaScript, Action script, Cold Fusion, Java, Perl and Flash, or using code-generating programs, such as Dreamweaver. Knowledge of graphic design packages such as Fireworks and Photoshop in order to produce basic layout and manipulate images. Skills in cascading style sheets (CSS), e-commerce and server side technologies, such as PHP and Perl, and internet security are also important. Must be able to demonstrate solid experience with Dreamweaver, HTML/XHTML and CSS.

2+ Years Expertise in Web Programming and Interface Development. Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self starter and in a team-based environment. Education requirements include a successful graduate of professional specialized classes in many of the disciplines listed herein. College degree in this or related field preferred.

Creative Marketing Alliance accepts resumes for full time or part time interns to support activity within its art/design, marketing, public relations, association management and financial departments. Depending upon the area of concentration, the candidate will assist our staff in a support role and will be given opportunities to observe and participate in the day-to-day operation of a full service marketing and communications firm.

Business Development Intern

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to connect and integrate strategic initiatives’ goals and objectives, strong database skills and familiarity with programs including Excel and Access. The candidate should also possess the ability to meet deadlines while managing several projects and willingness to learn and share opinions. A major in Marketing or Business is preferred.

Responsibilities include participation in team planning efforts, coordination across cross-functional teams, management and compilation of data sets and marketing models and lists coordination.

Finance Intern

The ideal candidate should be attending a four-year school, majoring in finance or accounting, and preferably be in his/her junior year. This will be an unpaid internship. The candidate will assist our staff in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing.

Public Relations Intern

The ideal candidate should be attending a four-year school, majoring in public relations or communications, and preferably be in his/her junior year. This will be an unpaid internship. The candidate will assist our public relations staff with press releases, news releases, case studies, database management, and client support.

Marketing Intern

The ideal candidate should be attending a four-year school, majoring in marketing, and preferably be in his/her junior year. This will be an unpaid internship. The candidate will assist our staff in coordinating ad campaigns for existing clients: emphasis on business to business accounts, industrial and commercial.

Graphic Design Intern

The ideal candidate should be attending a four-year school, majoring in art or graphic design, and preferably be in his/her junior year. This will be an unpaid internship. The candidate will assist our staff in the areas of creative concept, direct marketing and design.