Public Citizen. Some rights reserved
Strategic Communications Manager
Public Citizen. Some rights reserved, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Public Citizen’s Communications Office is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to join a creative, energetic and fast‑paced team at a critical political moment where the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The role will develop and implement press and digital plans to publicize and generate attention for our cutting‑edge work on democracy, money in politics, conflicts of interest and corporate corruption, and various other priorities. The ideal candidate bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and solid knowledge of the political news landscape, strong writing skills, a solid understanding of the digital landscape, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with Public Citizen press officers and digital media staffers to identify interesting intersections, narratives, and themes across Public Citizen issue areas and incorporate them into strategic communications plans focused on telling the story of and gaining traction for Public Citizen’s campaigns to block or challenge the harms imposed by the Trump administration. Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans that include both press and digital components for specific campaigns and issues to meet short‑term and long‑term goals, in collaboration with the communications director and deputy director. Identify, pitch, and develop relationships with journalists and platforms that cover our issues. Communicate regularly with Public Citizen’s policy experts to develop a deeper understanding of our priorities and goals. Write and edit blog posts, op‑eds, letters to the editor, press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed, requiring minimal editing. Keep up with breaking news and incorporate it into strategic communications plans, identifying media opportunities to get out key messages. Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists. Provide digital media staffers with topline messaging from press releases, statements and other press materials. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Knowledge:
At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, with a track record of success in building and implementing strategic plans that produce high profile exposure. Familiar with how newsrooms work and general knowledge of national current events, particularly relating to money in politics, democracy, and major issues of the day. Familiarity with Cision, Wordpress, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and similar platforms is a plus. Skills:
Strong writing and editing abilities; comfortable with frequent on‑background communications with reporters over phone and email; and conscientious; ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and under deadline pressure, and work with a wide range of people; enjoys working in a fast‑paced and demanding environment. SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive non‑profit salary commensurate with experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation for new employees. Salary range: $67,743 to $121,319. Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to Omar Baddar at Obaddar@citizen.org. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer.
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Public Citizen’s Communications Office is seeking a Strategic Communications Manager to join a creative, energetic and fast‑paced team at a critical political moment where the assault on our democracy is unprecedented. The role will develop and implement press and digital plans to publicize and generate attention for our cutting‑edge work on democracy, money in politics, conflicts of interest and corporate corruption, and various other priorities. The ideal candidate bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and solid knowledge of the political news landscape, strong writing skills, a solid understanding of the digital landscape, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with Public Citizen press officers and digital media staffers to identify interesting intersections, narratives, and themes across Public Citizen issue areas and incorporate them into strategic communications plans focused on telling the story of and gaining traction for Public Citizen’s campaigns to block or challenge the harms imposed by the Trump administration. Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans that include both press and digital components for specific campaigns and issues to meet short‑term and long‑term goals, in collaboration with the communications director and deputy director. Identify, pitch, and develop relationships with journalists and platforms that cover our issues. Communicate regularly with Public Citizen’s policy experts to develop a deeper understanding of our priorities and goals. Write and edit blog posts, op‑eds, letters to the editor, press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials as needed, requiring minimal editing. Keep up with breaking news and incorporate it into strategic communications plans, identifying media opportunities to get out key messages. Assist in planning and executing press conferences and teleconferences, media briefings and other press events, including preparing press kits and media lists, and calling journalists. Provide digital media staffers with topline messaging from press releases, statements and other press materials. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Knowledge:
At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, with a track record of success in building and implementing strategic plans that produce high profile exposure. Familiar with how newsrooms work and general knowledge of national current events, particularly relating to money in politics, democracy, and major issues of the day. Familiarity with Cision, Wordpress, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and similar platforms is a plus. Skills:
Strong writing and editing abilities; comfortable with frequent on‑background communications with reporters over phone and email; and conscientious; ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and under deadline pressure, and work with a wide range of people; enjoys working in a fast‑paced and demanding environment. SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive non‑profit salary commensurate with experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation for new employees. Salary range: $67,743 to $121,319. Benefits include: Great medical and dental coverage, 100% paid by PC, including full coverage for children Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment Sabbatical after 8 years of employment Student loan reimbursement program APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to Omar Baddar at Obaddar@citizen.org. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer.
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