Arizona Communications Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create press releases, op-eds, and other materials to expand communication related to Mi Familia en Acción’s and Mi Familia Vota’s mission in Arizona.. 
• Work alongside team members to build the statewide communications plans for the organizations. 
• Maintain strong relationships with Spanish- and English-language media in Phoenix and Tucson.
• Create social media content with a strong emphasis on video, and advise the team on the best strategies to expand messaging.
• Manage membership lists and collaborate with team members to create digital newsletters.
• Develop content and work with the Communications team to ensure brand and message consistency.
• Track, report, and analyze all metrics and modify plans based on learnings.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in external communications and media relations. 
• Experience creating materials, messaging, talking points, and social media content. 
• Experience working in campaign settings or advocacy-related work. 
• Experience creating and editing quality video content.
• Solid digital copywriting skills (ability to write for email, web, and social media).
• Experience developing and executing social media engagement strategies across various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) and experience using various social media aggregators and reporting tools.
• Experience in planning and executing paid digital media advertising campaigns (search, social media, retargeting, list chaperoning, mobile ads, etc.), and the ability to be creative and responsive in a fast-paced political and digital environment.

SKILLS: 

• Exceptional communication skills, including strong writing skills, in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team-centered environment; 
• Ability to be creative and responsive in a fast-paced political and digital environment; 
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage tasks in a multi-campaign and multi-program work environment;
• Strong organizational skills; 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Must be able to work nontraditional hours, as needed.