Communications Coordinator

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$63K/yr – $69K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social media voice and growth across platforms, turning legal content into accessible, engaging posts while balancing editorial cadence, paid campaigns, and timely outreach.

  • Content Engine: Create, schedule, and publish daily content across X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for distinct audiences and formats.
  • Content Engine: Translate complex legal work into accurate, shareable content.
  • Marketing Ops: Manage a social media editorial calendar in line with broader communications timelines.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Expand presence to other platforms and monitor emerging opportunities.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Occasionally develop deeper social strategy around high-profile projects and initiatives.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Build targeted social media ad campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Brand Response: Support breaking news moments with timely content that highlights statements and actions.
  • Brand Measurement: Produce analytics reports tracking growth, engagement, reach, and content performance for iteration.
  • Listening & Engagement: Monitor conversations around press freedom and First Amendment issues; identify engagement opportunities.
  • Media & Outreach: Assist with press inquiries, outreach to reporters, and drafting pitches and materials for experts.

Job Description

Own social media voice and growth across platforms, turning legal content into accessible, engaging posts while balancing editorial cadence, paid campaigns, and timely outreach.

  • Content Engine: Create, schedule, and publish daily content across X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for distinct audiences and formats.
  • Content Engine: Translate complex legal work into accurate, shareable content.
  • Marketing Ops: Manage a social media editorial calendar in line with broader communications timelines.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Expand presence to other platforms and monitor emerging opportunities.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Occasionally develop deeper social strategy around high-profile projects and initiatives.
  • Growth Infrastructure: Build targeted social media ad campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Brand Response: Support breaking news moments with timely content that highlights statements and actions.
  • Brand Measurement: Produce analytics reports tracking growth, engagement, reach, and content performance for iteration.
  • Listening & Engagement: Monitor conversations around press freedom and First Amendment issues; identify engagement opportunities.
  • Media & Outreach: Assist with press inquiries, outreach to reporters, and drafting pitches and materials for experts.
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970.The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by:*Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers.*Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information.*Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering.*Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings.*Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues.*Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships.For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA
54 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
81.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.5%
Direct
38%
Referral
6.3%
Social
2.5%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~54

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (17% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$1.3M
Last Raise
$1.3M
Grant, 11 months ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $1.3M

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