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About the Role
Invest in Our New York, a project of Citizen Action of New York, seeks a Communications Coordinator to develop and implement a narrative strategy that advances a progressive economic worldview and supports the campaign's demands. This role is supervised by the Invest in Our New York Campaign Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop coalition communications strategy and messaging in collaboration with the Campaign Manager and campaign members.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of print and online materials, including reports, signs, fact sheets, and flyers.
- Manage multimedia content production for the campaign.
- Monitor media outlets, identify press opportunities, and communicate updates to campaign members.
- Draft and release statements in response to major news events.
- Manage media outreach and relationships, coordinating responses to media requests and confirming spokespeople.
- Pitch proactive stories to news media to ensure consistent coverage of campaign issues.
- Recruit and train grassroots spokespeople for media opportunities.
- Prep spokespeople for interviews with consultants and staff.
- Manage and grow Invest in Our New York's social media accounts, producing content and engaging online audiences.
- Monitor social media for news and developments related to campaign issues.
- Manage website updates, including drafting concepts and working with vendors.
- Draft content for email and mobile communications.
- Coordinate social media partners for specific network projects and digital media resource development.
- Organize social media teams to cover key campaign events, including live updates and streaming.
- Participate in staff and campaign meetings, contributing to planning and strategy.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Campaign Manager.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of directly relevant experience in developing and managing strategic communications.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to analyze issues and communicate complex topics clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to write well, quickly, and within deadlines.
- Capacity to develop short, medium, and long-term communications plans and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Deep commitment to progressive change and movement building.
- Experience working in a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of the New York political media and press landscape.
- Existing relationships with New York press.
- Deep familiarity with the New York State political and social justice movement.
- At least 2 years of experience managing staff and/or consultants is preferred.
- Experience in digital organizing, online advocacy, digital communications, and/or graphic design is ideal.
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Messaging development
- Media production and distribution
- Media monitoring and rapid response
- Media outreach and relationship management
- Spokesperson training and development
- Social media management
- Content creation (website, email, mobile)
- Digital organizing
- Online advocacy
- Digital communications
- Graphic design (preferred)
Location
- NYS (with frequent required travel to NYC and Albany)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years of directly relevant experience
- 2+ years of staff/consultant management experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $71,859 - $82,659
Benefits
- Collaborative work environment at the forefront of building power across NYS
- Competitive salary
- 100% paid employee monthly medical and vision premiums
- Access to mental health and dental plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave
- Organization shutdown weeks in July and December
- Summer Fridays
About the Company
- Citizen Action is a statewide grassroots movement organization fighting for political, social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
- The organization empowers people by fostering a sense of their own power.
- Citizen Action collaborates with organizations and coalitions across New York to address critical issues at local, state, and federal levels.
Equal Opportunity
- Citizen Action of NY and The Public Policy and Education Fund are equal opportunity employers.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
- Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
- People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodations may be available under the ADA and state/local laws for participation in the interview process.