Communications Director
We are seeking a Communications Director for a progressive campaign in New York City. The Communication Director is responsible for developing and executing sophisticated media strategies to advance our campaign message points. They will work closely with the consultant to craft and execute communications plan and build relationships with news media, editors, reporters, and bloggers to advance our campaign. The Communications Director will serve as a key strategist on our campaign.
Responsibilities
· 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;
· Anticipates, prevents, and, if necessary, manages crisis communications;
· Drafts talking points, op-eds, memos, and other materials, as needed;
· Identifies online organizing opportunities and manages new media efforts;
· Produces detailed reports of communications activities for staff and leadership;
· Other duties, as required.
Skills & Experience
· Knowledge of New York City politics is a plus;
· 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 is a plus
· 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;
· 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 is a plus;
· Must be able to work campaign hours as well as nights and weekends as needed
Position Type: Full-time starts ASAP
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To Apply: Send resume to nycampaigns2018@gmail.com
Subject line: First Name & Last Name, Communications Director
We are an equal opportunities employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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