PR/Marketing: Jobs Landed

In my new role, I perform and coordinate a number of activities related to internal and external communications. My responsibilities include maintaining our website and social media pages, developing promotional materials/strategies for special programs and events, and working with community partners and contacts. My background in interactive media aligns perfectly with the goal of a hands-on science center, and I’m excited to seek out new, innovative ways for our guests to interact with everything Impression 5 has to offer.

On Twitter: @wayward_prophet

As Publicom’s creative director, Laura provides management direction to the creative team and oversees aesthetic perfection. In addition to her discerning eye for design, Laura’s more than 25 years of creative experience in wide-ranging industries spanning local, national and international markets have made her a very versatile designer, one very attuned to providing the highest possible quality and value in creative services.

As the administrative assistant, I have a large variety of tasks which I thoroughly enjoy. My biggest responsibility is to assist the business manager in her tasks. I assist with incoming payables, invoicing to clients, and distribution of purchase orders to vendors. I also maintain office supplies, answer phones and greet clients. I even have the opportunity to assist in the distribution of news releases. I also have a great deal of interaction with each member of the staff. Publicom has a great staff that make it a joy to come to work each day.

In this position, I will be using my attention to detail, strong writing skills and prior public relations internship experience to brainstorm and implement effective SEO services for clients to increase their traffic online. My focus will be on managing social media and developing concise, compelling copy for web content to increase clients' visibility in search engine results.

On Twitter: @atypewriter

At the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, I will be communicating with collaborative groups, school districts and residents of Michigan about the importance of keeping young children a priority. My duties range from web maintenance and social media to advocacy and public policy.

On Twitter: @jtrayan

Working as the Residential College of Arts and Humanities' Communications Manager gives me the opportunity to tell the campus, the greater Lansing area and communities outside of Michigan about the work of RCAH students and faculty. I'm responsible for managing publicity for upcoming events, maintaining the website, and collaborating with designers and photographers to create branded RCAH materials. In the month or so that I've been at RCAH, my excitement about current and upcoming projects has multiplied--from RCAHive (the new student magazine) to visiting artists at the college to the continually expanding and evolving online presence for the college, I've got so much to share with current and prospective students.

On Twitter: @twittenauer

I work with the Marketing Creative Group to draft, edit, and proofread copy for TechSmith marketing and sales initiatives, collaborating with designers to complete most projects. I also work within the TechSmith content management system developing content strategy for webpages on TechSmith.com, creating new pages and editing existing pages.

I work in the Office of Admissions at MSU managing all e-communications including social media, email, and web efforts for prospective and incoming MSU students.

On Twitter: @jjanssen521

I am responsible for the Lansing Lugnuts Community Relations, Advertising and Customer Service.

On Twitter: @lstruax

As communications coordinator, Kylie plays an active role in all areas of communication for Delta Dental including, but not limited to, corporate communications, public relations and social media. In this position, she writes and distributes articles, press releases, communication plans, presentations and collateral materials, and assists in developing and executing public relations efforts both for the company and the Delta Dental Foundation. In addition, Kylie provides media analysis, executes social media strategies for the organization and assists in planning special events both internally and externally.

On Twitter: @kylieeobrien

I work with Louise, OTCA Executive Director, and the OTCA Board of Directors to continue the revitalization of Old Town Lansing which includes producing large scale festivals & events, beautification projects and community enhancements. On a daily basis I update our website, produce the monthly Old Town newsletter and manage our social media presence on Facebook and Twitter. Through my new position as the Communications Director I have had the opportunity to meet and build relationships with many different people throughout the community, this is my favorite part of the job. Old Town is a wonderfully tight & collaborative community with so many diverse, creative and inspiring people working together to help Old Town reach its full potential and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of it.

On Twitter: @Danielle_Oconn

I lead the strategic direction of the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® brand, which includes the corporate and individual franchise websites, external affairs, social media and traditional communication, lead generation and franchise development. I manage a dynamic team of six marketing and communications professionals.

On Twitter: @shelbyreno

I work closely with TechSmith’s management and product teams to refine and understand what our customers need and want to accomplish with our software in various industries. To do that, I identify and execute product research related to marketing, product management and user experience. I use standard methods such as focus groups, surveys, discussion boards, field research and competitive analysis in interesting and creative ways. Then, I translate findings from these activities into work items for use by my coworkers who develop and market our software products worldwide.

Responsible for creating and implementing a unified marketing communications vision and strategy for the College of Law, which is a private law school academically affiliated with a major university.

On Twitter: @kentlove