Job: Communications Specialist Public Relations - Minneapolis, MN - Target

communications specialist

apply nowjob id mar0000oidate posted 02/18/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Public Relations, Communications

About This Opportunity

As a member of Target’s Communications team you will you will spend approximately 50% of your time dedicated to Operations support for the Communications team and 50% of your time supporting traditional PR across the team working closely with internal and external partners.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Communications Specialist, you'll take the lead as you…

• Execute day-to-day team operations responsibilities including leading the team in use of measurement tools, budget tools, working with vendor partners, working with the PR Sample Office, compiling media reports, managing weekly media email recap process and more .
• Educate and onboard team and agencies on new and existing processes and tools, while surfacing new ideas and recommendations to team and supervisors.
• Develop and implement small scale PR plans for category and brand businesses with a high degree of independence, and support team on planning and execution of larger scale PR programs.
• Develop relationships and knowledge of supporting business areas both internally and externally—includes communicating with internal business partners (social media, events, marketing, etc.) and working with external agencies and spokespeople.
• Demonstrate media relations skills including building relationships with key media contacts, outreach and managing media inquiries about category and brand initiatives as well as basic Target information.
• Write, edit and disseminate PR plans and media materials. 
• Help manage budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of practical experience in the communications field
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communications skills
• Some travel will be required

Job: Copywriter - Minneapolis, MN - Target

copywriter - target creative

apply nowjob id mar0000ordate posted 02/26/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS A COPYWRITER

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Specialist Copywriter

Collaborates closely with a Designer/Art Director to create ideas for advertising, packaging and the in-store environment. Specifically, the Copywriter is responsible for crafting headlines and bodycopy to help bring each concept to life.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Specialist, Copywriter, you'll take the lead as you...

• Collaborate closely with a Art Directors/Graphic Designers to create ideas for advertising, packaging and the in-store environment. Specifically, the Copywriter is responsible for crafting headlines and body copy to help bring each concept to life
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, writes copy that is consistently in-tune with the Target voice, stands up for innovative work and stays current with the latest editorial, cultural and design trends
• Proofread and edit own work for grammar, style and content accuracy
• Multi-task effortlessly juggling several projects across various business categories, and makes quick, timely decision to meet project deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of presentation boards and keeps project partners well informed
• Select voice talent and/or music for producing radio spots as needed

Requirements

• 4-year degree
• One - three years of retail writing experience in print media
• Creative portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and conceptual writing talent and Target brand expectations

Internship: Merchandise Buyer Intern - Minneapolis, MN - Target

buyer graduate intern

apply nowjob id bra000b0ldate posted 01/15/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states

Description:

JOIN US AS A MERCHANDISE BUYER INTERN

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Brand Manager, Associate Brand Manager, General Management

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Merchandise Buyer you'll take the lead as you…

• Gain valuable general management skills while learning about a career in Merchandising while working on projects of significant value and importance to the business
• Work cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Marketing/Advertising, Sourcing, Finance, Distribution, and Stores as well as many other experts throughout the organization to drive your project to completion.
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of a Buyer, developing business strategies, marketing plans and merchandise assortments to drive profitable sales and see how our Merchandising teams make key financial decisions for their businesses that provide our guests with great value, quality and style.
• Gain broad exposure to many aspects of Merchandising such as: product development, packaging innovation, multicultural marketing, private label development, and import and sourcing initiatives.
• 10 week, project based internship program where you will drive results by collaborating cross functionally, and utilizing forward-thinking solutions and innovative approaches
• Participate in specialized leadership development training exclusive to those in the MBA internship and work closely with a cohort group of peers.

Requirements

• MBA in progress with 5 to 7 years of previous work experience
• Interested in a career in general management or brand management
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
• Creative problem-solving and risk-taking skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Superior leadership skills with enthusiasm, initiative and a passion for results

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