Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to write under an urgent deadline
- Extensive knowledge of the operations of the news media
- Experience working with reporters on different kinds of beats, including human rights, social justice, foreign policy, domestic policy, and Capitol Hill
- Experience executing communications strategies across multiple channels with proven history of generating earned media
- Extensive experience pitching reporters and has strong relationships with national and regional media, including television bookers and producers
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with journalists/media
- Excellent written communications skills, with ability to write, edit, and proofread a broad range of communication materials for a variety of audiences
- Ability to create compelling stories and accessible materials to engage multiple audiences
- Ability to monitor and analyze media trends and landscapes, including the role of social media in developing media relations and garnering media coverage
- Excellent attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities at a time
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5 years of experience in a fast-paced communications role, with direct experience dealing with the news media, including print and broadcast
- Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred
- Experience working with sensitive or confidential information
- Non-profit, electoral, policy, and/or community organizing experience preferred
- Knowledge of and interest in international human rights, and experience working on international human rights issues preferred
- Must be available to work on East standard time hours
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Travel Requirements, Weeknight or Weekend Work
- On-call availability may be required for time-sensitive media inquiries during evenings and weekends, as needed
- Up to 15% domestic travel
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/ ACCOMMODATIONS
DEADLINE TO APPLY: All materials are due by the posted deadline. We will not accept submissions after this time which are not “complete.”
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please submit the following documents. Please combine the resume and writing sample together under the documents section in Paycom.
- A cover letter
- Resume and writing sample, no longer than 2 pages, related to press/media work (e.g., press release or similar writing sample).
All applications must be completed online as a PDF document through our application portal, and we do not accept submissions via email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applicants. Please monitor your emails from Paycom, where you can check your application status. Please review our Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) section for additional information on our hiring process.
AIUSA does not assist employees or applicants for employment with obtaining or maintaining employment authorization or employment-based nonimmigrant status. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship, financial assistance, preparation of documentation for an application for a visa or nonimmigrant status, preparation of training plans, or any other form of support required to obtain work authorization. Candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States that does not currently or in the future require AIUSA’s intervention.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org
OUR EEO STATEMENT
Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)
Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/about-us/idea/
REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICY
Because the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally.