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Title: PR Manager
Date: May 8, 2012
Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Description:

Responsible for TIA’s press relations initiatives designed to increase the association’s visibility in various trade, national and international press vehicles. The PR Manager works as a key member of the Marketing Department to support the marketing goals of the association as a whole as well as the program initiatives (Government Affairs, Standards & Technology, Membership, Sustainability, Certification, Tradeshows and other events).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write press releases, track press release schedules, participate in strategic meetings for marketing/PR outreach
• Coordinate media meetings and interviews with TIA spokespersons / executives
• Prepare background material for press calls and functions
• Prepare talking points for TIA President and others for key events as requested
• Coordinate scheduling and activities for TIA press conferences and press events
• In consultation with VP and external communications agency, increase visibility of the association by expanding outreach opportunities using various media channels
• Build and maintain accurate and relevant press lists, constituent email lists and more
• Maintain TIA website with frequent ongoing updates of “TIA in the News” articles, press releases and information
• Initiate and manage weekly PR update meetings with participants from appropriate TIA departments designed to obtain updates of key projects, issues, etc. relevant to promoting specific issues/events/publications that may be occurring at that time.
• Monitor news for relevance to TIA activities and timely story pitch opportunities
• Handle TIA media library (ensuring all press garnered is tracked and catalogued)

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• 3+ years of communications/public relations/media relations experience
• Excellent research, writing, editing and communication skills
• Consultative and supportive approach toward internal staff required
• Excellent judgment, care and correctness required to ensure political sensitivities are addressed
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry extremely beneficial
• Understanding of and experience with new media, e.g. podcasts, audio-casts, streamed video, social media, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in press relations required

Title: Public Policy Internship

The Telecommunications Association (TIA), the leading trade association for the ICT industry, has an opening for the summer and fall semesters for a public policy intern in TIA's Washington DC office supporting TIA’s Director of Technology & Innovation Policy.

This is a substantive internship requiring:

• Strong research and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• 10-20 hour weekly commitment

The primary responsibilities for this position will include:

• Providing research assistance and writing white papers making policy recommendations to Congress, federal agencies, and state governments.
• Assisting with writing and filing comments with various government entities (DoE, FCC, and state regulatory agencies). 
• Attending hearings and meetings with Congress, the FCC, DOE, EPA, other relevant federal agencies and industry groups and writing summaries for member companies.
• Writing and summarizing articles for TIA’s member newsletter “Green ICT News” to TIA membership.
• Assisting with meetings with TIA member companies.

The policy portfolio for this position will include:

• Energy & Environment (smart grid, smart buildings, intelligent transportation systems, telework/telepresence, energy efficiency)
• Research & Development
• Cybersecurity

The position is unpaid.
TIA provides a travel stipend.
Please send a resume and brief writing sample to Joseph Andersen at jandersen@tiaonline.org.

Title: Manager, Legislative and Government Affairs
Date: March 30, 2012
Reports to: Director, Legislative and Government Affairs

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Legislative and Government Affairs in developing and maintaining relationships and open lines of communication with TIA members and relevant Capitol Hill staff, while focusing on domestic public policy related to the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
• Monitor issues by reading and reporting on information obtained through contacts, trade press, and various publications, and by covering briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill.
• Assist in facilitating communications between TIA member representatives and government officials through TIA-planned events and legislative updates to members.
• Arrange and participate in formal and informal communications, meetings, and events and activities with government officials and their staff in order to convey TIA’s message and legislative positions, and work with the Director of Legislative and Government Affairs in developing such messages and legislative positions.
• Assist in the coordination of TIA’s Spring Policy Summit, trade show, and other events by arranging for adequate participation from government officials and their staff.
• Draft articles for TIA’s publications, letters sent to Capitol Hill, press releases and other relevant documents.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of TIA PAC including coordinating annual mailing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational, research/writing, and analytical skills
• Availability for registration as a federal lobbyist
• Telecommunications policy contacts & experience a significant plus
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Title: Manager, International and Government Affairs
Date: March 28, 2012
Reports to: Director, International and Government Affairs

Description:

Support the efforts of the Government Affairs Department in implementing its priorities and plans, at the direction of the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of International and Government Affairs in implementing department priorities, furthering the international interests of communications technology manufacturers in the U.S. and abroad.
• Develop and maintain relationships and open lines of communication with TIA members and relevant government agencies and other organizations, while focusing on international public policy related to the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
• Advocate TIA members' positions in other countries, through filings, letters, and coordination and active participation in bilateral and multilateral dialogues.
• Draft and submit documents with relevant agencies in response to requests for such information. Assist in the coordination of TIA policy events, including TIA’s Spring Policy Summit, TIA’s Annual Event, and other events and conferences by arranging for adequate participation from government officials and their staff, including the hosting of events with international delegations and TIA members during delegation visits in the United States.
• Draft articles for TIA’s publications, press releases and other relevant documents.  Monitor issues by reading and reporting on information obtained through contacts, trade press, various publications and filings, meetings, etc.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Candidate must be self-motivated, responsible, action-oriented individual and team oriented; have strong interpersonal and communication skills; have a background in international trade/affairs; have familiarity with information and communications technology industry interests; have strong organizational, research, writing, and analytical skills; have BA or BS degree at a minimum.  Position may require international travel.   Foreign languages, particularly Chinese, desired.

Title: Standards Programs Liaison
Date: March 16, 2012
Reports to: Manager, Standards Development and Programs

Description:

We are seeking an energized, highly organized team player for the position of Programs Liaison. This role is responsible for the day-to-day activities of an association’s Technology and Standards department. This position requires developed database, meeting planning, project management, time management, administrative, and customer service skills.  The person selected will need to exhibit strong professionalism, business etiquette, and analytical skills to provide quality information and services to members and customers in the telecommunications technology industry.

The Liaison takes full ownership of assigned work, employs a continuous improvement approach, and proactively ensures that deliverables and outputs of the committees and programs are high quality, accurate and timely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Standards Development Support - coordinate document processing assignments, scheduling, daily operations and support to ensure compliance with procedures and time limits
• Meeting Planning - take input from Committee Managers, negotiate with hotels and related services to schedule, publicize and support committee meetings - includes solicitation and review of bids, and execution of contracts; effectively control costs
• Member Services — populate and maintain accuracy of participant records; respond to committee participant inquiries; support Committee Managers and committee leadership requests
• Member Recruitment and Retention - support committee outreach efforts, database management
• Information Resources Management - enter and maintain website content related to committees and their programs
• Assist with other Technology and Standards team projects as needed and directed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a combination of five years’ experience and education.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
• Working knowledge and experience with AVECTRA netFORUM or other association management database programs is highly desirable.
• Experience in Drupal programming desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• High initiative and proactive approach to progressing work and learning new skills.
• Association experience, standards development or member services experience highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High customer service orientation
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively and positively in a fast-paced team environment are essential.
• Occasional travel may be required to participate in events and conferences
• Other job related duties as assigned

Title: Manager, Standards Development
Date: April 19, 2012
Reports to: Associate Vice-President, Standards and Technology
Location: Arlington, Virginia/Courthouse Metro Station

Description:

Work closely with Engineering Committee leadership as assigned by the AVP to develop and improve the functionality of Engineering Committees.  Ensure assigned Engineering Committees are trained and operating in compliance with ANSI and TIA requirements.  Actively recruit members and participants for Engineering Committees and identify leadership candidates.  Effectively coach and utilize committee administrators for meeting planning, execution and review.  Promote and market Engineering Committee activities, accomplishments and awardees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and improve efforts to ensure ongoing compliance with ANSI and TIA requirements for the Standards Program. Monitor American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other domestic and international standards bodies for best practices and modifications to requirements.

Promote recruitment, membership, participation, document sales and subscriptions by suitable means including, but not limited to attending tradeshows or presenting training at appropriate venues.

Manage assigned Engineering Committees through multiple efforts including, but not limited to:

• Coordinating the maintenance of business including, but not limited to:
  • Recruiting, training, relationship-building, and succession planning
• Coordinating technical activities including, but not limited to:
  • Project management, compliance, outreach and new initiatives
• Monitoring administrative activities including, but not limited to:
  • Meeting scheduling, preparation, execution and post-meeting assignments
  • Budgets, maintaining expenses, invoicing, events, and video programming

Create and maintain awareness of TIA standards activities to appropriate TIA departments (such as Public Policy) and to the industry/public. Provide timely exchange of relevant information.

Attend meetings as requested by the AVP. Competently represent the Association at Engineering Committee and industry meetings. Effectively serve as liaison with other stakeholder organizations, and serve on interdepartmental project teams.

Travel nationally and internationally, as requested by the AVP. Provide best-in-class customer service.

Other job related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in technical field preferred) or equivalent experience in telecommunications
• Association committee support experience
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required
• Experience with other database software (Avectra, etc.) desired.  
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communications skills required.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with sound and clear verbal and written communication skills.  
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others.

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to tiajobs@tiaonline.org.  TIA offers excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience and is an equal opportunity employer.