Dow Jones

Council Manager

Dow Jones$115K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in community or account management
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
  • Proven experience in managing member relationships
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities
  • Experience with CRM and membership management systems
  • Strategic mindset for identifying engagement opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Set strategy for council growth in collaboration with the Council Chair
  • Proactively reach out to encourage member participation and build strong relationships
  • Monitor member engagement and retention with the support of Member Services
  • Partner with sales teams to drive new membership acquisitions
  • Develop tailored engagement strategies based on member profiles
  • Identify members for programming and speaking opportunities
  • Recruit co-chairs for annual summits and major events

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Education Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
Job Description:
About the Role:

WSJLI is looking for a dynamic and resourceful Council Manager to support our executive peer communities. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for a designated council members and their support teams, responsible for ensuring a high level of member engagement, satisfaction, and retention. You will work closely with the Council Chair to foster a vibrant, connected community and deliver a valuable experience for all members.

You Will:
Member Engagement and Relations
  • Set Strategy for Council Growth: In conjunction with the Council Chair, play a large strategic role in optimizing for Council growth and member satisfaction, including taking a holistic look at attendees for each event and curating the best mix for an elevated experience.
  • Proactively Drive Engagement: Actively reach out to council members to encourage participation in events, utilize non-event benefits (e.g., exclusive content, networking opportunities), and build strong, individual relationships.
  • Monitor Engagement and Retention: Partner with Member Services Associates to understand who from the council members are engaged, which are unengaged,
  • Support Sales to New Members: Closely partner with Council Chair and WSJLI's sales team to drive new membership acquisition; at times be the primary sales point of contact for high-profile members at companies where WSJLI leaders already have a strong relationship.
  • Optimize Member Outreach: Develop and execute tailored engagement strategies based on member profiles. Prioritize outreach to prominent, at-risk, and unengaged members to ensure they are receiving maximum value from their membership.
  • Build Council Chair Relationship: Collaborate closely with the Council Chair, providing support and insights to help them foster a strong, cohesive community.
Programming and Content Curation
  • Match Members to Opportunities: Identify and match members to relevant programming and speaking opportunities that align with their expertise and the council's agenda.
  • Source Event Speakers: Working with WSJLI's Executive Producer and the Council Chair, actively recruit and secure qualified members to serve as speakers for council events, workshops, and virtual sessions.
Event and Summit Support
  • Drive Summit Co-Chair Recruitment: Partner with the Council Chair to identify and recruit suitable members to serve as co-chairs for annual summits and major events, ensuring a strong leadership presence.


You Have:
  • 7 years minimum relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in community management, account management, or a similar member/client-facing role.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building and maintaining professional relationships.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a focus on details and follow-through.
  • Experience with a CRM or membership management system (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for member value and engagement.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with a track record of driving results.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including executive-level members and internal teams.


Our Benefits
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Education Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - Leadership Institute

Job Category:
Sales

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world?s largest news gathering operations globally. It produces leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America?s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Factiva, Barron?s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
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