Public Affairs Links - The Wireless Association

Manager, Advocacy	CTIA - The Wireless Association
Salary	Details on request
Location	Washington, DC
Details	Premier Wireless Trade Association is seeking Manager of Advocacy to work with Director, Advocacy and VP, Public Affairs within the Public Affairs Department. Primary responsibilities include writing, planning, coordinating and executing the Association's consumer advocacy relations and coalition-building efforts. Individual will be responsible for assisting in development of appropriate wireless policy and consumer advocacy messaging, implementation of federal/state/local campaign tactics, and forming and executing external communications program utilizing a variety of online and outreach channels. Manager will be expected to perform the following tasks: assist in regular communication with interested third-party groups and consumer database; assist in responding to inquiries on various wireless advocacy issues from member companies and media; assist in proactively seeking placement of wireless consumer policy editorial and online content; assist in the writing and distribution of press releases; assist in the writing and distribution of all online and social media forum content; production of issue briefings, Member packets, talking points and other associated consumer issue material relative to state, local, federal governments and FCC activities; development of wireless consumer policy content and creative for distribution via various media channels; help in management of outside vendor and consultant team; assist in booth planning and execution, as well as consumer and media relations outreach at Association's conventions; general administrative, legal, accounting and logistical support to Director and VP, as needed. Four-year degree and 2-4 years professional experience in Hill, campaign and/or state and local politics required, as is participation in media relations/communications/consumer advocacy. Experience required in advocacy and campaign plan writing, press writing, social media forum participation, collateral design and multimedia content development. Wireless industry experience and familiarity with telecommunications skills helpful.
Closing Date	5th April 2010
Contact	Send resume, cover letter with salary requirements to HR@CTIA.org. When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.ctia.org