Friday, 24 May 2013

(Career Progress) JOB: Political Communications Director (Atlas Project-parent organization of Democratic GAIN)


    info@democraticgain.org May 23 12:57PM -0700  

    *POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR*
     
    The Atlas Project is seeking a Political Communications Director to oversee
    political research, analysis, and communications for our growing
    organization.
     
    The Director will lead the Political Communications Department, managing 8
    Regional Political Analysts. The Political Communications team:
     
    o Produces high-quality political research and analysis on election
    results, registration data, Census data, news developments, and legislation
    on tight deadlines;
     
    o Serves as primary point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries, to
    fulfill incoming requests and conduct outreach to increase client
    engagement; and
     
    o Implements the organization's strategic communications efforts
    day-to-day
     
    * *
     
    *About the Atlas Project*
     
    The Atlas Project's mission is to support the progressive movement with the
    knowledge necessary for making better-informed decisions resulting in more
    efficient and effective programs. We achieve this by arming the community
    with historical elections data, sophisticated analysis and real-time
    updates for all 50 states. We provide political campaigns and progressive
    organizations with a baseline set of information to work from – helping
    them learn from the past to make better informed decisions in the future.
    For more information, visit www.atlasproject.net.
     
    * *
     
    *Responsibilities*
     
    · Review all department work products, providing constructive
    feedback throughout the research and writing process on reports, memos, and
    presentations.
     
    · Work with executive director and senior staff to develop realistic
    timelines for work product; actively monitor political news across the
    country; identify key issues of interest to clients and work with political
    team to draft blog posts and client alerts.
     
    - Develop and execute strategic objectives of the organizational
    Communications Plan.
     
     
    - Lead message strategy development, scheduling, drafting and tracking:
    Ensure timely email schedule is maintained, including drafting, formatting
    and approval process management. Scheduling email messages for the upcoming
    weeks and ensuring Atlas events, activities, and products are thoroughly
    promoted. Track message metrics and adjust strategy accordingly.
    - Develop and implement organizational strategy for earned media
    coverage, including relationship building with the press, development of
    materials for the media, and tracking of current events to identify
    opportunities for organizational coverage.
    - Manage the daily *Progressive Compass* blog on the Atlas Project site
    by incorporating blog posts written by the Atlas team and promoting these
    posts widely online. Author and edit additional content as needed.
     
     
    - Ensure Atlas social media accounts are current and in support of the
    long-term strategy. This also includes managing the Senior Political
    Communications Analyst in growing the organizations' online follower bases
    by posting provocative, timely updates and engaging with our fan
    communities.**
     
    * *
     
    *Key Qualifications*
     
    *Experience*
     
    - 5-7 years of political experience, with previous management experience
    is required.
    - 2+ years managing communications strategy preferred.
    - Demonstrated success generating press coverage. Experience with
    monitoring and analyzing performance statistics
     
    *Skills***
     
    · Excellent research and writing skills
     
    · Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
     
    - Gifted project manager able to develop realistic work plans and ensure
    timely and successful implementation
    - Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience establishing and
    developing relationships with strategic partners
    - Skilled communicator with a natural talent for editing and creating
    content for websites and social media platforms, incredibly strong
    attention to detail, and an understanding of how to utilize language to
    elevate organizations and ideals
     
    · High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Catalist, VAN
     
    * *
     
    *Qualities*
     
    - Strong commitment to the progressive movement and the work ethic to
    match
    - A team player, able to identify talents within a group and elevate
    members to achieve a common goal
    - Creativity, energy, and a cooperative spirit
    - A strong sense of humor
     
    Salary to commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits provided. The
    Atlas Project is an equal opportunity employer. To apply please submit a
    resume, cover letter and writing sample to info@atlasproject.net by June 1,
    2013.

     

 


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