[jobsthatareLEFT] Digital Media Associate -- Communications Workers of America

December 16, 2015

[jobsthatareLEFT] Digital Media Associate -- Communications Workers of America

Digital Media Associate

Communications Workers of America

Washington, DC


The T-Mobile Campaign at the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is hiring an experienced, self-motivated Digital Media Associate.


We seek an experienced, energetic and creative professional who can overcome obstacles and work in a fast paced campaign environment. A strong candidate must have excellent writing, design and social media management skills, the ability to develop and conduct comprehensive online advocacy campaigns and manage the campaign's digital communications platforms.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop online campaigns, including crafting concise and compelling emails, petitions, SMS, etc.

  • Maintain the campaign's social media accounts

  • Design leaflets and other campaign materials

  • Develop strategies to identify and connect with supporters and activists through social media

  • Identify organizing leads online

  • Develop methods and metrics for measuring the growth and effectiveness of the campaign's digital strategies and platforms

  • Identify and test new social media tools to improve on digital communication

  • Conduct training on how to use social media effectively in campaigns

  • Other duties as assigned


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated campaign experience in digital media advocacy work

  • Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice and the labor movement

  • Strong and proven persuasive writing skills demonstrated by samples of online campaign writing. Ability to quickly edit staff's work to create copy with an authentic voice that resonates with our audiences.

  • Proficiency in Photoshop and Microsoft Office

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Experience in effective use of Internet communications tools

  • Experience in managing social media networks, incl. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Tumblr, etc.

  • Experience placing and optimizing online advertising, especially on Facebook and Search Engine Marketing

  • Experience working with ActionNetwork, Wordpress, Mobile Commons a plus

  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, Photoshop and PHP a plus

  • Experience researching online behavior for demographic groups and knowledge of resources available to enhance data for micro-targeting

  • Experience in list-building efforts on various platforms

  • Knowledge of building online audiences and communities

  • Understanding of issues facing communities of color, women, and low-and moderate-income families

  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills, and must be able to multitask and prioritize

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, while being able to take initiative

  • Ability to work long and extended hours when needed



DIRECTION AND DECISION MAKING

The Digital Media Associate reports to the Senior Campaign Coordinator.


JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The duration of the project is at least 1 year. The position is based in Washington, DC. A good benefits package is provided. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.


ABOUT CWA

CWA is a progressive union representing 700,000 workers in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. CWA members work in communications, media, airlines, manufacturing, public service, and health care.


HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://go.cwa.net/digital-media-associate to submit your cover letter and resume.

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