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 Associate for a temporary position that will last through the legislative session, ending in early May, with the possibility to become a more permanent position. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, a smart campaign strategist, and experienced new media tactician.The Communications Associate will be the point person on a campaign to change the public conversation we have about our state budget, taxes, state revenue, and public investments. This position is to support the campaign for higher wages and corporate accountability in coordination with Working Families' allies.
Responsibilities
- Develops message and communications plans to advance the campaign; 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, storytellers, 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, letters to the editor, 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
- Minimum one year experience in communications, public relations, or advocacy; political campaign and strategic research experience preferred;
- Experience landing media placements and dealing with reporters, editors, editorial boards, columnists, bloggers, broadcast producers and thought leaders;
- 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 aptitude 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.
To Apply:
Send Resume and Cover Letter to tleake@workingfamilies.org and lfarrell@workingfamilies.org. Only qualified applicants will be contact for interviews on a rolling basis.Working Families Organization is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to social justice. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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