Communications Manager, American Psychoanalytic Association

Organizational Profile:

Founded in 1911, the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) is the oldest national psychoanalytic organization in the nation. APsA is a professional organization for psychoanalysts, focusing on education, research and membership development. In addition to the national organization, APsA’s membership includes 34 approved training institutes and 39 affiliate societies throughout the United States.

APsA has developed vibrant and innovative programming for the mental health profession and the general public. The Association and its more than 3,500 highly trained members gather at biannual meetings to exchange ideas, present research papers, and discuss training and membership issues. Many public activities relating to psychoanalysis are presented by the APsA’s affiliated societies and by institutes which have the highest level of training for psychoanalysts.

The American Psychoanalytic Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Major Responsibilities:

The overall responsibility of the Communications Manager is to develop and implement communications programs that effectively describe and promote psychoanalysis, APsA, and its members. The Communications Manager is responsible for three major functional areas/projects: 1) general marketing and communications for the Association; including social media marketing and content within the Association’s website; 2) all media relations for the Association, including press releases and public statements; and 3) strategizing, developing, and implementing both external and internal public relations programs and communications (including creating graphics, managing a podcast, and editing a column) that enhance the visibility and promote the value of psychoanalysis.

The Communications Manager also serves as the staff liaison to the association’s Committee on Public Information and assists with its annual budgets, as well as joining and helping in other committees as needed. Some travel and public speaking is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn about the field of psychoanalysis.

• Expertise with website content management systems, especially Wordpress.

• Knowledge of social media sites such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc, podcasts, blog writing/editing.

• Experience with professional associations and skilled at working with individual members, volunteer leaders, and local affiliates.

• Accomplished at media placements and relationships with the press.

• Creativity and ability to think of new, effective avenues for marketing, publicity, and promotion

• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong proof-reading skills and excellent eye for detail.

• Able to develop effective working relationships, strong interpersonal skills.

• Must work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent computer skills: knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as design platforms (such as Canva) and mass

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