Civic Nation seeks a Press Assistant to develop and execute communications strategy for Civic Nation and its various initiatives. Please see below for more information.
Title: Press Assistant
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Strategic Communications
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Civic Nation seeks a Press Assistant to develop and execute communications strategy for Civic Nation and its various initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, this position will work closely with the Communications and Digital teams to support the day-to-day operations of the organization's external communications and manage internal processes to help ensure the efficiency and efficacy of the broader organization.
The ideal candidate for this position brings at least one year of related work experience in a non-profit and/or political environment, has a demonstrated ability to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork, and is passionate about social impact work, including voting rights, gender equity, and public health. This person should also be a detail-oriented self-starter with familiarity and comfortability operating in a fast-paced and multi-tasking work environment.
ABOUT THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
The Communications team manages all external-facing communications for Civic Nation and its initiatives. This includes developing communications strategy and messaging, building relationships with media, placing stories, press releases, op-eds, and talking points.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Maintain and manage internal press assets, including press inboxes, communications outreach applications (Mailchimp, Meltwater)
- Assist in creating written materials, including press releases, talking points, research documents, op-eds, briefs, memos.
- Support key organization rollouts and press events.
- Track press and social media activity regarding Civic Nation and its initiatives.
- Assist in administrative tasks for the communications team, including compiling morning news clips, creating and updating press lists, shepherding media inquiries to the Director of Strategic Communications, and coordinating interviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
- Two or more years of experience in non-profit and/or political environments, including internships.
- Prior experience working on a fast-paced communications team, balancing multiple projects on tight deadlines.
- A deep interest in social impact advocacy.
YOUR COMPETENCIES:
- Working knowledge of AP style.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, with great attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Proficiency in the Google Suite. Prior experience with apps like Meltwater and Mailchimp a plus.
- Ability to listen, comprehend, and connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortability in independent project work and frequent fluctuations in workload.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition, our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, generous paid time off, access to a 401k plan, and more.
TO APPLY:
Please visit civicnation.org/careers to submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should be clear, concise, and detailed about your interest in the organization and how you would best fit the role. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
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