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February 10,2023 at 3:25PM UTC

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Hi! Does anyone work in the communications/marketing field? I've been seeking a promotion and could use advice on what the now title should be based on what I provide. I work for a very small (less than 15 people) non-profit and have had the same title for nearly 8 years but I've been gradually given more tasks throughout that time. There's nothing in place as far as official upward movement and what your titles can be- you just have to push for it. I manage all our social media pages but I also manage our website, write up our internal and external newsletters, send out e-blasts when needed, press releases, manage media contacts, produce marketing videos and design and create our annual reports in addition to providing staff support at events and providing photography services. I'm a team of 1 but do quite a bit. I have a coworker who earned a manager title even though she doesn't have anyone reporting to her so it can be done! My title has been Communications Coordinator but would Communications Manager make more sense? Or something else? TIA!

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AnonymousFebruary 10,2023 at 6:56PM UTC
That completely makes sense! Can you speak to your manager about a title change? I was a production coordinator at my last job, and my company was downsized before my new title went into effect. When I was applying for new jobs, I changed my title to Vendor Relations Manager/Logistics Specialist and I don't know if my current company even checked on my title with my last company (or just confirmation that I worked there), but I got a huge pay bump and a manager position! Good luck!
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistFebruary 11,2023 at 2:54AM UTC
I was thinking Communications Manager even before I got to the bottom of your post.
Paula Manczuk-HannayFebruary 11,2023 at 5:23PM UTC
It sounds like manager would make
more sense but some organizations won’t grant that title unless the position manages people. I would lean toward something like Public Information Officer, because you do more than just communicate. You manage relationships with the media which is huge. Smaller nonprofits often overlook the value of a strong communications person, but they are crucial in today’s world. A title like PIO helps the outside world understand your role.
AnonymousFebruary 13,2023 at 2:01PM UTC
I have a very similar job - small company, I manage all the social media, websites, and any marketing. I also coordinate and manage all special events. My title (that I pushed for) is Director of Customer Success. I don't directly manage any staff, but have an administrative assistant/office manager that I can delegate to.
AnonymousFebruary 13,2023 at 2:15PM UTC
Content and Communications Manager!
This was my title when I managed the types of work you described—if you can fit content into the title it will help with future job searches (communications tends to lean into PR whereas Content flags for marketing and it seems that you’re standing above both sides of those responsibilities).
Traditionally manager represents supervising another person or a team, but I’ve found a lot of companies are willing to allow that title now without a team to supervise, especially since true promotions with raises are harder to come by now—definitely go for it!
Christi LopezFebruary 14,2023 at 4:35PM UTC
Yes, this! I think Content and Communications Manager (or Communications and Content Manager) would fit perfectly. You're working as a content manager for the web, but you're also managing communication. Public Information Officer would also fit.
AnonymousFebruary 14,2023 at 8:25PM UTC
That description definitely warrants a Marketing and Communications Manager title. If you can't get the word manager approved try:
Senior Communications, Marketing and Social Media
Other titles I am seeing a lot are Digital Content Manager or Director.
I would search job titles at Universities, as well as other nonprofit companies to compare and look at the job descriptions and keywords.
Best of luck!