RESPONSIBILITIES

• Campaign Development: Proposes and designs communications plans for advocacy campaigns and rapid response moments that advance integrated advocacy goals related to two or more issue areas; implements plans across paid, earned, shared, and owned media in coordination with colleagues and vendors; brings a strategic communications lens to issue-area meetings across teams and in coalition.
• Content Production: Supports digital and press experts in drafting messaging, press releases, blogs, op-eds, social posts, reports, fact sheets, and other communications materials for advocacy efforts; uses analytics to evolve content.
• General: Develops relationships with colleagues across the ACLU network to collaborate on campaigns and share resources; supports thedepartment with other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Written and Verbal Communication: Contributes to the development of original messaging and builds out talking points. Quickly produces high quality written products for different media channels and audiences. Able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders clearly and with empathy.
• Strategic Mindset: Expands knowledge of how to anticipate future opportunities and consequences. Learns from past experience. Proposes original strategies and plans for two issue areas that are inclusive, prudent, and actionable. Triages complex situations and encourages stakeholder buy-in.
• Project Management: Able to develop task concepts and break down activities into manageable pieces that can be individually and collaboratively executed with internal colleagues and external vendors. Manages vendors for small-sized contracts. Tracks progress using project management tools. Completes deliverables on schedule.
• Teamwork: Brings a positive, problem-solving attitude to relationships with colleagues and partners. Relates well with people of different backgrounds and responsibilities. Demonstrates personal integrity, admits mistakes, and fosters trust.
• Decision-making: “Owns” the work in the project area. Makes smart decisions that reflect clear reasoning and awareness of impact. Works with the appropriate level of supervision. Knows when to ask questions or when to ask for help.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field; work experience and/or alternative educational preparation in the competencies listed above may be substituted for formal education.
• 3+ years of experience in advocacy communications, preferably related to one or more of the following issues: criminal legal reform, democracy and voting rights, immigration, LGBTQIA+ equality, and reproductive freedom.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in a range of digital and press formats. Proven record of published content and understanding of AP style. Ability to communicate.