The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is expanding its management team with a new communications post. Steve Hinkson, a corporate and trade association veteran, is the new exec.

The CED named Hinkson to the post on Monday, just a week ahead of its annual venture capital conference in Raleigh.

“The creation of the director of communication position allows CED to extend the reach of our network to regional and national media markets, helping to tell the stories of successful Triangle entrepreneurs to a wider audience,” the CED said in explaining the new position.

“In addition, Steve will be responsible for communications strategy, social media, updating the CED website and brand, and implementing organizational outreach programs.”

Hinkson most recently worked with the Managed Funds Association in Washington, D.C. The group works with global hedge funds. He served as the association;s director of communications.

A graduate of Denison University with a degree in English, he earned a master’s in communication at Wake Forest University.