Communications Manager

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your communications expertise and make a real impact? At Olomana Loomis ISC, we pride ourselves on being bold, creative, and dynamic. If you have a passion for driving effective communication strategies that resonate, and you’re not afraid to stand out, we want to hear from you!

We are an integrated marketing, branding, communications, and business consulting firm serving clients across diverse industries including education, energy, healthcare, financial services, technology, real estate, retail, nonprofit, arts and culture, and political campaigns. We are committed to innovation and excellence, always striving to break the mold and facilitate meaningful transformation for our clients.

The Role:

As a Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and success of client communications initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Communications, you will collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop and implement effective communication strategies that achieve client objectives.

Your role will span across content generation, client service, and project management, ensuring that communications efforts are timely, high-quality, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities:

Client Service:

• Coordinate client and internal meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and assist with status reports and project briefs.
• Conduct research to support communication strategies and assist in the execution of deliverables.
• Support client relationships by ensuring their communications needs are met and exceeded.

Content Generation:

• Research, draft, and refine content for client communications across various formats, including digital communications (web, email, social media), presentations, newsletters, brochures, and video scripts.
• Generate compelling storytelling pieces that align with the client’s brand and resonate with their target audiences.
• Support media relations efforts, including drafting press materials, assisting with outreach, and managing press contacts.
• Help with brand communications and inbound marketing campaigns, ensuring all content aligns with overarching marketing strategies.

Project Management:

• Coordinate projects for assigned clients, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.
• Work closely with internal teams (creative, marketing, etc.) and vendors to execute campaigns and communications strategies.
• Track and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, with a proven track record of managing projects, generating content, and supporting clients effectively.
• Strong writing skills, with command over tone, grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms.

Key Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and clients.
• Strong project management capabilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-oriented with leadership qualities to manage client needs and internal projects.
• A passion for communication and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in social media strategy, brand strategy, and video scriptwriting.
• Proficiency in languages such as Hawaiian, Japanese, or Mandarin.

If you’re looking for a dynamic role where your communication expertise can shine, apply today and join us in driving innovation and success for our clients!

Bonus Points:

Do you have experience in one or more of the following?

• Media training
• Crisis communications
• Nonprofit fund development
• Brand strategy
• Video scriptwriting
• Ad copywriting
• Social media strategy
• Language (fluency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean)

Do you have experience in any of the following industries?

• Financial Services
• Education
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Energy
• Technology
• Government Policy / Political Campaigns

Perks:

• Parking subsidy or monthly Bus Pass
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health insurance coverage (including Acupuncture and Massage) paid by employer
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance available
• Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Year-end performance bonus
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Professional development supported

Apply Now:

• The screening process includes interviews, written and math tests, reference checks and a background check. If hired, you will be in good company as your colleagues have all gone through the same screening process.
• Candidates must be ready to begin work within a month of offer; therefore only candidates currently on island (or en route to return/relocate to Hawaii) will be considered.