Marketing Copywriter and Social Media Coordinator at FIAF

Marketing Copywriter and Social Media Coordinator   

Job Title: Marketing Copywriter and Social Media Coordinator 

Department: Marketing and Communications  

Reports To: VP Marketing and Communications 

About the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF): 

French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York. FIAF's mission is to create and offer New Yorkers innovative and unique programs in education and the arts that explore the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures. FIAF presents Cinema, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and social event programs. FIAF is also home to the leading, private French library in the U.S. and is the only language school in New York solely dedicated to teaching French.(http://www.fiaf.org)   

Position Summary: French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) seeks an experienced, highly organized, and resourceful coordinator for a fast-paced marketing and communications department.   

Main Responsibilities:  

• Write marketing copy and create dynamic content for all FIAF's channels, including the website and social media for FIAF’s award-winning language center and cultural events, including special events;   
• Work with the VP of Marketing on all integrated marketing and publicity efforts, including email marketing and press outreach;  
• Implement strategies and timelines for marketing communications;  
• Maintain marketing calendar and act as inter-departmental trafficker and proofreader to ensure consistency of FIAF style and brand messaging across all print, web, video, and digital assets;   
• Analyze and report on web traffic and social media performance, including paid digital advertising, to help inform new marketing campaigns;   
• Coordinate photo/video needs for the department and maintain archive for both;    
• Process departmental invoices and assist in managing multiple marketing budgets;   
• Manage and cultivate partnerships to increase visibility for FIAF, including school outreach, promotional programs, and trades with similar organizations.     

FIAF’s Principal Activities:   

• Language programs in NY and NJ   
• Cultural programs, including two large-scale, multi-disciplinary performing arts festivals per year   
• Cinema (weekly film series, special film premieres, Animation Festival)   
• Special events (Art de vivre series specializing in fashion, décor, beauty, etc.)   
• Talks, conferences, panel discussions, and lectures with authors, politicians, celebrities, etc.   
• Art exhibitions   
• Culinary/wine events   
• Children’s programs and educational outreach   

Qualifications:   

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of proven successful experience in marketing or public relations is preferred.  

The individual must also possess excellent writing and presentation skills with a strong eye for details. The ideal candidate is a reliable self-starter with an ability to take initiative and follow through with measurable results. The individual must be able to make timely and quality decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, humor, and good judgement, and must be able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent human relations skills are a must, as is the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment. French language skills are ideal, though not required. 

The candidate must have a valid US working permit.  

To Apply Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Zafrani Sidi, HR Director at careers@fiaf.org. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews. 

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.