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Job Description TobinInk is a boutique communications agency based in Atlanta that specializes in media relations. We're known for our hands-on approach, creative storytelling, and deep relationships across Georgia and the Southeast. We work with clients shaping the future of cities and communities, from major economic development initiatives and infrastructure projects to nonprofits, commercial real estate, restaurants, and regional advocacy. Our experienced team are all former reporters, editors, and anchors at major outlets across the Southeast, or have led communications for well-known organizations. We have relationships with media outlets across Atlanta and the region. We love a challenge. We break projects into manageable parts to create effective outcomes. Our Super Bowl is when we get all four major TV outlets, the major daily newspaper, the radio news outlets, plus niche publications to show up for a media event. About the Role We're growing, and we're looking for a true second-in-command who can lead client accounts, drive media strategy, and help scale the next chapter of our agency. The Director of Client & Media Relations is a senior leadership role responsible for managing high-profile accounts, cultivating top-tier media relationships, and ensuring excellence across all agency work. You'll be both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor, comfortable leading meetings, pitching reporters, shaping narratives, and guiding team members. This role is ideal for someone with significant agency experience who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to meaningfully shape the direction of a boutique firm. You'll work directly with our owner and founder, a communications veteran with more than 30 years of experience, as well as our Editorial Director, our top writer and strategist. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Strategy • Serve as primary day-to-day lead for major client accounts, • Develop high-level PR and communications strategies tailored to client goals, • Lead client meetings, briefings, and presentations with confidence, • Manage timelines, deliverables, and quality control across accounts, • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers (local, regional, and national), • Develop compelling narratives that generate meaningful coverage, • Write, edit, and oversee press materials, pitches, talking points, op-eds, and media kits, • Secure earned media across print, digital, TV, and radio, • Lead all media relations pitching to local, regional, and trade outlets, • Oversee press events, interviews, and media opportunities for clients, • Serve as a senior leader and right-hand advisor to the agency owner, • Lead project management to track assignments and deadlines, • Collaborate with freelancers and team members to deliver excellent work, • Mentor junior staff on best practices and professional development, • Contribute to new business proposals and agency growth initiatives, • 10 to 15 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or public affairs, • Minimum 5 years of agency experience in PR, strategic communications, or public affairs, • Journalism experience highly preferred (reporting, producing, editing, or digital newsroom roles), • Demonstrated success pitching and securing media coverage, • Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style required), • Proven track record developing and executing strategic communications plans, • Experience managing multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong understanding of Atlanta and Georgia media landscape, • Ability to operate independently with strong judgment and initiative, • Knowledge of government, economic development, public affairs, or infrastructure sectors, • Creative approach to storytelling with a solutions-oriented mindset, • Calm under pressure, collaborative spirit, thrives in a boutique agency cultureWhat We Offer, • Competitive salary commensurate with experience + bonus, • Paid time off, • IRA benefit with company match, • Healthcare, vision, and dental, • Flexible hybrid work environment (remote four days per week, one day in office), • Opportunities for leadership, growth, and creative autonomy, • Direct role in shaping the future of a fast-growing boutique agencyLocation & Work Requirements, • Must be based in Atlanta, • One day per week in office, frequent in-person client meetings and events, • Occasional weekend and evening work based on client needs

Job Description Director of Development Birds Georgia About Birds Georgia Birds Georgia is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to building places where birds and people thrive. We are a flourishing, bird-focused organization that combines serious conservation, education, and community engagement with activities that build community and foster the joy of birdwatching. While we work closely with our partners at the National Audubon Society, we are an independent 501(c)(3) organization based out of Atlanta, Ga. Position Summary The Director of Development is an essential part of Birds Georgia, providing leadership in the fundraising activities of the organization and on the senior management team. Birds Georgia seeks a dynamic individual who will be responsible for creating the strategy and overseeing the implementation of development and fundraising efforts to raise between $1.5 and $2M annually. The ideal candidate will fully embrace the mission, showing an eagerness to understand all aspects of our programming and core values. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Director of Finance & Administration, the Board of Directors, and program staff to sustain and expand the organization's fundraising efforts. The Director of Development is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director. Leadership and Management The Director of Development leads fundraising activities to support the organization's strategic plan and fundraising goal to significantly grow revenue for the organization. Partnering with the Executive Director and the Board Development Committee, the Director sets annual fundraising goals, develops a fundraising strategy in alignment with the organization's strategic plan, and manages efforts to secure funding for Birds Georgia's programs and operations. The Director of Development will supervise the Events and Membership Coordinator with the potential of more leadership opportunities in the future. This position also oversees and manages Birds Georgia's membership and leadership donors. Fundraising and Stewardship The Director takes responsibility for achieving annual and multi-year fundraising goals, while strategically expanding the organization's fundraising capacity, designing, implementing and managing all fundraising activities, including relationships with foundations, individuals, and corporations. The Director will work with staff to identify and research new foundations and corporations that will support the organization and our programs, targeting sizable and multiyear funding opportunities. They will work with program staff and contract grant writer(s) to prepare and submit proposals, grant applications and maintain deadlines to meet goals and reporting requirements. The Director of Development will: • Serve on the senior leadership team, assisting in shaping the organizational culture, fundraising strategy, and collaboration among staff members, the board, and the membership, • Work with staff to manage and implement the giving circles and donor stewardship strategies to cultivate, track, acknowledge, and recognize donors, • Manage a cultivation process for the engagement of major donors and other prospects by the executive director or board members, • Launch strategies to establish and grow a planned giving program, • Maintain an annual development calendar with relevant dates for appeals, solicitations, applications, renewals, and stewardship reporting, • Work with staff to create talking points and guiding questions for current and prospective funder meetings with the executive director, staff and volunteers, • Steward and expand our leadership giving circle ($1,000+ giving; 80-90 donors annually at this level on average), • Conceptualize and implement a fundraising campaign around the organization's 100th anniversary (in 2026), in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, • Design and steward a fundraising campaign(s) that will further drive Birds Georgia's priorities and institutional reliability, • Oversee an annual calendar of grant opportunities, working closely with program staff, the Executive Director, the Director of Finance and Admin, and a contracted grant writer to identify grants and related opportunities, submit proposals, and assist in project reporting, • Work with the Finance and Admin Director and program staff to pull grant financials, especially for federal funding opportunities and those requiring reimbursement, • Serve as a liaison with development consultant(s) as needed, providing a broad and well-informed vision for the developmental future of the organization, • Uphold donor intent while ensuring compliance with nonprofit fundraising regulations Position Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of development and/or nonprofit experience required, including experience with institutional partnerships, grant writing/reporting, and major donor management., • Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of institutional and individual donor relationships, raising $500K+ annually, with target revenue growth year-over-year., • Proven track record of building relationships and closing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and foundations., • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both in-person and virtually., • Experience building and managing relationships with institutional funders., • Proactive and organized with impeccable attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment, with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Ability to travel throughout Georgia to meet with donors and for events as needed., • Experience working with Neon or another CRM database a plus., • Knowledge of birds, birdwatching, conservation in the Southeast, general ecology, or related topics a bonus, • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, etc, • Willingness to learn and master new software platforms and computer techniques., • An ability to work in both team and partnership settings., • Capability of being flexible, understanding the complexity of working for a smaller non-profit, • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills., • Willingness to travel, including on occasional overnight trips and, on occasion, to work evenings and weekends., • Valid driver's license and independent, reliable means of transportation to be used for work-related purposes (with reimbursement), • Have and use a personally owned cell phone for work-related purposes (with reimbursement), • Willingness to submit to a background check with satisfactory screening results. Status, Pay, & Benefits The successful candidate will be hired as a full-time, exempt employee. The employee is expected to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime, including occasional weekends or weeknights. This is a hybrid In-office/remote position based out of Birds Georgia's offices in the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse on the Westside Atlanta Beltline. Starting pay will be commensurate with experience in the range $80,000 to $85,000, including opportunity to enroll in health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, 401(K) with match (after meeting eligibility/length of service requirements), and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to participate in the Birds Georgia Master Birder program. Application Instructions Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Birds Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. Just as bird diversity strengthens ecosystems, the diversity of human experiences, traditions, and viewpoints strengthen our conservation, education, and community engagement efforts. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status, or other status protected by law. Employment is subject to a background check.

Job DescriptionAbout MMS MMS is an innovative, data-focused CRO that supports the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with a proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS maintains a 97 percent customer satisfaction rating. Our mission is to deliver high-quality service and technology solutions – rooted in strong science and decades of regulatory experience – that will assist our clients in developing and marketing life-changing therapies to positively improve lives worldwide. MMS recognizes that a talented staff is what drives our business forward. Identifying and attracting top talent and continual training to strengthen core skills are essential to its core mission. At MMS, enthusiasm, collaboration, and teamwork are fostered, knowing that a global and diverse talent pool makes the company stronger. For more information, visit or follow MMS on LinkedIn. Responsibilities • Under minimal supervision, the Medical Writer will critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret the medical literature to select primary resource materials for adequate study design, statistical significance, scientific rigor and absence of bias, • Write and edit clinical development documents, including but not limited to, clinical protocols, investigator’s brochures, clinical study reports, subject consent forms, integrated safety and efficacy summaries, Module 2.7.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, and 2.5 documents, presentation materials and publications to medical journals, • Complete writing assignments in a timely manner, • Maintain timelines and workflow of writing assignments, • Practice good internal and external customer service, • Highly proficient with styles of writing for various regulatory documents, • Expert proficiency with client templates & style guides, • Interact directly and independently with client to coordinate all facets of projects; competent communicator skills for projects, • Contribute substantially to, or manages, production of interpretive guides, • Take ownership of a given assignment, proactively consulting other project team members and other department representatives for information or guidance as necessary, • Mentor medical writers and other members of the project team who are involved in the writing processRequirements, • At least 3 years of previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry, • Must have at least 3-5 years of industry regulatory writing and clinical medical writing experience, • The ideal candidate would hold a Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in scientific, medical, clinical discipline, • Substantial clinical study protocol experience, as lead author, required, • Experience leading and managing teams while authoring regulatory documents with aggressive timelines, • Experience in regulatory submissions (clinical study reports) presented to regulatory authorities a plus, • Understanding of clinical data, • Exceptional writing skills are a must, • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are essential prerequisites, • Candidate must be an expert in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related word processing tools, • Experience being a project lead, or managing a project team, • Strong understanding of federal regulations, Good Clinical Practices, and ICH guidelines a plus scS0DWSXGf

Job DescriptionThe Program Translation Team (PTT) is located within the Program Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO). The Program Translation team is responsible for conducting translation and training activities for DNPAO’s State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) program, High Obesity Program (HOP), Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC), Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country (TPWIC), and Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) programs. The Program Translation team provides important translation work to recipients, including the provision of success stories review and feedback and the coordination of writing workshops that enhance the skills of recipients to develop manuscripts for publication. In addition, the Program Translation team annually provides a national training opportunity and weekly networking calls for recipients and DNPAO staff. The Contractor seeks a full-time writer/editor to supplement the Program Translation team by providing professional writing and editing services, in addition to supporting monthly planning and implementation of trainings. Task Examples Include: • Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff, • Review and provide feedback on annual success stories (up to two per recipient), • Assist in the monthly planning and implementation of recipient trainings (virtual and/or in person), • Develop a minimum of one translation product and/or tool, • Develop a minimum of one manuscript for publication., • Review and provide technical assistance to recipients in development of manuscripts for publication Bachelor’s/5 years’ experience High School/9 years Preferred Skills: • Strong writing skills, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Manuscript/product development and publication expertise, • Technical assistance expertise, • Superb writing and editing skills, • The ability to work independently, as well as with a team, • Federal Government Experience is desired but not essential

Job DescriptionCommunications and Marketing Manager Our Village United, Inc. | Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Our Village United (OVU) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing small businesses and supporting entrepreneurs across 40 states. We're seeking a highly organized, systems-driven Communications and Marketing Manager to serve as the organization's lead for all messaging, content, marketing, and visibility efforts. OVU is a small but high-performing team, and this role requires someone who can independently plan, create, manage, and evaluate all communications and marketing outputs from start to finish with precision, efficiency, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong writer, skilled marketer, and exceptional storyteller who understands the nonprofit landscape and can translate OVU's mission and impact into powerful content. This position requires someone who thrives in a small team environment, moves with urgency, builds and maintains efficient systems, and manages multiple priorities with minimal oversight. This role functions as OVU's full communications and marketing arm. There is no assistant or communications team. The Communications and Marketing Manager independently owns all functions and brings in freelancers only when necessary. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy, Systems, and Leadership • Develop and implement a multi-channel communications and marketing strategy aligned with OVU's mission and organizational goals, • Build and maintain essential infrastructure including brand guidelines, editorial calendars, messaging templates, email systems, and streamlined workflow processes, • Create and manage organized systems for content planning, asset management, and campaign tracking, • Track, analyze, and report on communications and marketing performance metrics to continuously inform strategy, • Establish SOPs and documentation for all recurring communications functionsContent Creation and Storytelling, • Create culturally fluent, compelling content across web, social media, email, marketing campaigns, print, and events, • Write and edit press releases, newsletters, blog posts, impact reports, and materials for donors and partners, • Lead storytelling and field content production including interviews, photography, and video content, • Develop talking points and messaging toolkits for events, leadership, and media engagementsDigital Communications, Social Media, and Marketing, • Manage OVU's digital presence and marketing voice across all platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads, • Design, schedule, and publish all social media and marketing content using scheduling and management tools, • Design and execute segmented email marketing campaigns with clear performance tracking, • Maintain and update the OVU website with fresh content, program updates, and SEO best practices, • Ensure all messaging aligns with brand standards and resonates with nonprofit audiencesBrand, Visual Communications, and Marketing Collateral, • Maintain consistent brand identity across all materials and platforms, • Design branded collateral including social graphics, brochures, presentations, one-pagers, and print materials, • Oversee production and manage timelines when working with external designers, printers, or vendorsCollaboration and Vendor Management, • Collaborate across programs, development, and operations to align messaging and gather content, • Source, manage, and maintain relationships with freelance photographers, videographers, and creative vendors, • Represent OVU at events, storytelling opportunities, and activations, • Lay the foundation for a future communications and marketing team as the organization scalesQualificationsRequired Experience, • Minimum five years of experience in communications and marketing, • Demonstrated experience in the nonprofit sector or in close partnership with nonprofit organizations, • Proven track record of independently managing communications and marketing functions without support staff, • Experience managing and executing social media content across multiple platforms, including content calendars, scheduling, publishing, and performance tracking, • Experience managing monthly newsletters from strategy and content development through design, distribution, and analytics, • Experience building and documenting templates, style guides, and reusable assets that enable team consistency and efficiency, • Experience successfully creating, launching, and measuring integrated marketing campaigns from concept through execution, • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with strong marketing copy instincts, • Highly organized with strong project management abilities and comfort juggling multiple priorities simultaneously, • Systems-oriented mindset with the ability to build, document, and maintain efficient workflows, • Proficient in graphic design with the ability to independently create professional graphics, social media assets, branded collateral, presentations, and marketing materials, • Strong visual eye and ability to produce polished, on-brand design work without external support, • Experience with audience segmentation, campaign tracking, and A/B testing Project Management and CRM • Monday.com or similar project management platforms (Asana, Notion, ClickUp), • CRM systems such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Bloomerang, • Zapier or similar automation tools (Make, native platform integrations), • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), • Canva for rapid content creation, • Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or HubSpot email tools, • Native platform scheduling or tools such as Later, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Buffer, • WordPress or similar CMS platforms, • Basic understanding of SEO principlesPreferred, • Experience with digital advertising including Meta Ads Manager or Google Ads, • Proficiency with Google Analytics and social media analytics tools, • Experience with nonprofit fundraising campaigns or donor communications, • Photography or videography skills for field content capture, • Experience with lead generation or campaign-based marketingWork Environment and Schedule, • Hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA, • Two days in office, three days remote each week, • Up to 50 percent domestic travel required, • Occasional evenings and weekends for events and storytelling needsCompensation and Benefits, • Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 annually (based on proven experience), • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three professional references will be required before a final hiring decision is made. 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