Working Families
Working Families is a progressive independent political organization that fights for economic and racial justice — and wins. Formed by labor unions, community organizations and grassroots activists, our aim is to advance bold policy goals that support dignity and justice for working class communities and communities of color. Working Families combines issue advocacy campaigns with a year-round electoral engagement to win ground breaking policies and elect strong progressive champions.
Job Description
Connecticut Working Families is seeking a talented and energetic Communications Director. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, a sophisticated campaign strategist, and seasoned new media tactician.
The Communication Director is responsible for internal and external communications within Connecticut, developing and executing sophisticated media strategies to advance our legislative and electoral priorities and to tell our story to our membership, leaders and the broader progressive movement. S/he will foster relationships with news media, editors, reporters, bloggers, partner organizations, political campaigns, and public officials to advance campaigns, enhance our reputation and brand, and promote our values. The Communications Director will serve as a key strategist, a key shaper and steward of our brand, and will lead our digital engagement in the state.
Responsibilities
- Develops message and communications plans to advance priority campaigns; Plans and executes internal and external communications to develop and grow our brand using earned, paid and new media;
- Lives in the news cycle; monitors risks and opportunities; seizes real-time media opportunities to advance our values, position and brand;
- Builds relationships with print, broadcast and new media journalists;
- Develops and runs online engagement campaigns to tell our story, engage our supporters, advance campaign goals and grow our list;
- Coaches, trains and develops leaders, campaign spokespersons and senior staffers as media spokespeople;
- Serves as a spokesperson for the organization with the media, when appropriate;
- Collaborates in coalition with organizational partners and allies;
- Anticipates, prevents, and, if necessary, manages crisis communications;
- Drafts talking points, press advisories and releases, op-eds, memos, and other materials, as needed;
- Identifies online organizing opportunities and manages new media efforts on Connecticut campaigns and issues;
- Drafts and develops grassroots fundraising communications;
- Produces detailed reports of communications activities for staff and leadership;
- Other duties, as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field;
- Minimum two years experience in communications, public relations, or advocacy; political campaign and strategic research experience preferred;
- Experience landing high-profile media placements and dealing with reporters, editors, editorial boards, columnists, bloggers, broadcast producers and thought leaders;
- Strong research background; demonstrated ability to identify research needs and manage research projects;
- Exceptional writing skills for both press and popular audiences. Writing should be sharp, personable, and memorable;
- Experience with online campaigns using email and social media or a serious willingness to learn;
- Excellent detail-oriented project management;
- Smart political judgment; the ability to anticipate how friends and opponents will respond to our actions or statements;
- Knowledge of online advocacy tools and online organizing tactics;
- Calm in a crisis, with great instincts;
- Impeccable follow-through and self-motivation on assignments;
- Commitment to social justice.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and 401k plan.
To Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter, writing sample and three professional references to CTCommsDirector@workingfamilies.org with "Connecticut Communications Director" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Working Families Organization is an equal opportunity employers with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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