Homeless Narrative and Action Campaign
Communications Director
The Homeless Narrative and Action Campaign is reshaping the public debate and narrative around homelessness by using cutting edge research, communications and grassroots action.
HNAC seeks a Communications Director for its rapid response war room in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19, all employees will work remotely until we can safely return to office together.
As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the Campaign Director, the Communications Director will lead campaigns and communications work to increase our impact and capacity to drive a public narrative change. She/he/they will bring an inclusive management style that supports staff members to achieve their highest potential and is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion.
Duties and Job Responsibilities Include:
· Manage the day-to-day operation of a three-person communications rapid response war room team to implement the project's strategic goals, oversee and participate in press work, social media production, campaigns and partner outreach.
· Develop communications plans and budgets.
· Support and lead communication strategies that generate political, opinion-leader, activist and broad public support for the goals of the campaign.
· Work in collaboration with outside consultants, coalition partners and allies to develop and implement communication plans to advance the new Homeless Narrative and coordinate the communication war room's accountability work.
· Maintain strong relationship with reporters, regularly pitch stories. Serve as a spokesperson speaking on the record to print, broadcast and social media outlets.
· Scope, draft, edit and distribute-press releases, message guidance, policy explainers, op-eds, letters to the editor, detailed issue reports, video scripts, graphics and other communications materials for our partners and the public.
· Plan and execute media events, including press conferences and tele-conferences.
· Oversee the gathering of public opinion research, policy reports and develop extensive analysis of data from a variety of sources to identify evidence, develop talking points and inform overall communication strategy in support of the new Homeless Narrative.
· Develop and perform training and technical assistance with partner organizations in the implementation of the new narrative, war room and accountability activities.
· Build and support a consistent project brand, including developing project naming—based on our research, development and launch of a website, collateral materials and messaging guides.
· Serve as a member of project management, work to set and drive strategic direction, address organizational challenges and manage relationship with partners.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
· Bachelor's degree, preferably in an appropriate discipline (English, journalism, public policy or political science).
· At least 5-7 years of relevant experience applying media relations, paid communications, and/or digital media expertise in political campaigns, government, public policy, journalism or advocacy nonprofits.
· Successful candidates will be experienced in advocacy for policy change and especially in the role of strategic communications in electoral or advocacy campaigns.
· Experience designing and implementing integrated communications strategies, including elements of paid and earned media, across a range of platforms, including traditional and digital media.
· Experience working in a fast-paced environment, such as a member of Congress, candidate or ballot measure campaign or advocacy campaign at the federal or state level.
· Direct media relationships across print, electronic and social media- nationally and in key regions/states.
· Experience developing and executing state of the art communications and/or advocacy campaigns utilizing public opinion research in both traditional and digital communications strategies.
· Superior analytical, writing, editing, verbal communication and management skills.
· Proven ability to manage, lead and mentor, with the ability to earn the trust of a diverse team.
· Experience working with and on behalf of low income and diverse communities.
· Experience building advocacy communications capacity of staff and local partners.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $100k-120k plus benefits and will be determined based on experience and qualifications for the position.
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume and list of 3 references to jobs.HNAC@gmail.com with " Communications Director' in the subject line.
The Homeless Narrative and Action Campaign is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. HCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual expression and identity, veteran status, national origin, age or disability. HCAN strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented populations.
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