Manager, Communications & Digital Production

Reports To

Director, Public Affairs

FLSA Exemption

Exempt

Office Location

Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary

$67,000 – $84,000

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington, DC-based trade association, represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Manager of Communications and Digital Production to manage the technical and digital production of materials in an effort to promote PLASTICS’ messaging, member engagement, and public affairs strategies in alignment with association communication goals and marketing efforts. The manager will enhance digital communications, including content for the PositivesofPlastics.com website, produce content that promotes the positive attributes of plastic and the entire plastics industry, and ensure the successful oversight of PLASTICS’ audio-visual studio needs.

Responsibilities

• Management of online and live webinars with the Marketing team, including assisting with the reception of video and audio subjects.
• Schedule meetings with recording subjects and PLASTICS members involved in audiovisual captures, including managing initial group pre-meetings leading up to event capture.
• Support pre-recordings to ensure top quality during live capture, including providing pre-briefing timelines and run-of-show documentation.
• Manage external media recordings through the Communications department for retrieval, cataloging digital audio-visual captures, and maintaining confidentiality of ‘off the record’ recordings.
• Contribute to content promotion such as 15-30 second spots and digital advertisements.
• Create in-house audio and video for promotion across PLASTICS’ mediums.
• Report on software such as ‘gather’ and maintain billing and login records.
• Oversee the PLASTICS audiovisual studio, including:
  • Weekly equipment checks for functionality and efficiency.
  • Maintaining a capable, ready-to-use studio for digital product creation.
  • Managing current equipment and addressing tech updates or malfunctions.
  • Coordinating studio schedules with PLASTICS’ Executive Leadership, Marketing, and Communication teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a related position or in the technical audiovisual field within a trade association, public relations agency, or similar industry.
• Experience with digital creation, platforms, and promotional campaigns.
• Proven success in audiovisual production and management.
• Relevant certifications in digital, communications, or public affairs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of digital and marketing principles as well as video/audio/visual production.
• A sense of humor and openness to inclusive public relations and bipartisan messaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Polished presentation and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Capability to work autonomously and collaboratively to build consensus.
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
• Demonstrated alignment with PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Interested?

Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form.

About Us

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We proudly represent the nearly one million people employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States.

PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team striving for growth and success. Together, we shape the direction of the entire plastics industry while fostering an enjoyable and rewarding work environment. Employees have opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact on both the industry and our association.

We encourage volunteerism and actively seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Well-being programs.
• A 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Competitive salaries.
• Work-from-home flexibility.
• Unlimited paid time off.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.