Strategic Programs Manager

Job title: Strategic Programs Manager
Company: America Media
Reports to: Development Manager
Industry: Publishing
Area of Interest: Business
Location: New York City
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000  

About America Media:

America is a smart, Catholic take on faith and culture, the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics and those who want to know what Catholics are thinking. America leads the conversation about faith and culture by producing excellent, unique, relevant and accessible content across multiple platforms. Our contributors are the principal figures in the American Catholic Church today, the decision-makers and opinion leaders who drive the ecclesial and civic debate about religion, society, politics and the arts. Our magazine, America, has been published continuously since 1909, making it one of the oldest periodicals in the United States today.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

America Media seeks to hire a Strategic Programs Officer to help build relationships with key organizations including Jesuit universities, high schools and parishes around the nation. The person would help build relationships with these organizations and work to create mission-driven events. Events include lecture series, masses and recording of podcasts and more with goal of raising awareness of America Media and its various products to drive subscriptions, donations and/or advertising.

• Ongoing management of key partnership action plans while identifying new business and revenue generating opportunities.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with target organizations
• Maintain a spreadsheet of speaking engagements and events for all America staff members
  • Track breadth and depth of events
  • Determine appropriate follow up
  • Track outcomes from events
• Provide necessary support and coordination of before and during event
  • Coordination and booking travel, securing meeting space, ordering food and beverage, securing the appropriate technical audio / video needs, etc.
  • Planning and preparing agenda documents as appropriate.
  • Sending out the meeting invites
  • Follow up with event attendees
• Liaise with marketing for materials for the event as well as ways for attendees to subscribe or engage with America contentAdvancement Support
  • Determine appropriate follow up
  • Track outcomes from events

Advancement Support

• Grow and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors
• Coordinate individual meetings with the editor in chief, president and VP of Advancement when they are traveling
• Organize and execute cocktail receptions hosted by Board members and key donors
  • Invitation management, run of show
  • Follow Up
• Support the Advancement team with other key fundraising initiatives

Event Management

• Conceptualizing Program Themes and Designs: Creating a cohesive vision for the event, including themes, aesthetics, and overall design.
• Venue Research and Selection: Identifying and securing suitable venues that align with America Media’s mission
• Budget Management: Handling financial aspects, staying within budget constraints, and optimizing resources.
• Event Marketing: Assisting with event marketing efforts to promote attendance and engagement.
• Timeframe and Budget Monitoring: Keeping track of timelines and financial allocations.
• Networking: Building relationships with attendees, donors and subscribers.
• Event Execution: Being present during the event to oversee logistics, troubleshoot issues, and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Preferred Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Attention to Detail: Managing intricate event logistics.
• Problem-Solving: Handling unexpected challenges.
• Time Management: Juggling multiple tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability: Thriving in dynamic event environments.
• Prior experience in event planning, advancement or related roles.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, team members and local communities.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing schedules and unforeseen circumstances.

If you are interested in applying for this opening, please apply by sending your resume to jobs@americamagazine.org.