Associate Director of Communications

Responsibilities

• Co-develop ARC's annual communications strategy with the Communications Director, and lead communications plans for campaigns and programs.
• Pitch and secure earned media (print, TV, radio, digital, podcast), and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and producers.
• Write and edit press releases, statements, op-eds, and talking points.
• Serve as ARC's secondary spokesperson, and help prepare the Executive Director, staff, and members for interviews and public appearances.
• Support the Communications Director on crisis and rapid-response communications.
• Manage the content calendar and oversee daily social media content.
• Oversee ARC's email marketing (Mailchimp), website, and merchandise operation (Shopify).
• Oversee production of the ARC Inside Newsletter and the annual "Mailing Hope Inside" postcard campaign.
• Partner with Development, Policy, and ARC Studios on donor communications, impact reports, campaign messaging, and creative projects.
• Work with Programs to share member stories, making sure members are prepared and have given consent.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs.
• Minimum of 2 years managing staff.
• Proven record of securing earned media, with established relationships with reporters.
• Experience building and executing communications plans.
• Excellent writing and editing skills across press, digital, and donor materials.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and people at once.
• Experience working with development or fundraising teams.
• Experience managing freelancers, vendors, and budgets.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (communications, journalism, English, public policy) or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Expertise with communications tools that include: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Asana, Slack, Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, and Shopify.

Preferred

• Strong creative sensibilities and the ability to direct designers and video producers. A design or video production background is not required.
• Experience in criminal justice, social justice, or policy communications, preferred. Lived experience is a plus.
• Experience with crisis communications and media training, preferred.

Benefits

• Salary/Benefits • Salary range $85,000-$100,000 DOE • ARC pays up to 100% medical/dental/vision benefits for individual; 50% for dependents. • Employer funded life insurance. • 401(k) matching • 10 paid vacation days, 6 paid sick days.