Communications Director

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall vision of JAC’s communications and storytelling work.
• Provide overall strategic guidance to the organization as a part of the senior leadership team.
• Develop, oversee implementation of, evaluate and modify a comprehensive communications plan in collaboration with the senior leadership team, the communications team and external partners as needed.
• Create new campaigns to help advance JAC’s narrative goals
• Determine appropriate communications tactics to disseminate JAC news, publicize activities, and broaden audiences.
• Oversee research for, and implementation of, non-traditional media narrative change strategies that advance JAC’s mission.
• Manage staff charged with day-to-day communications activities such as the JAC website, social media, newsletters, announcements, press releases and our litigation tracker.
• Oversee staff responsible for media strategies for JAC and clients, including writing press releases, op-eds, and talking points. This includes working with East and West Coast media outlets.
• Pitch and place stories of strategic interest for JAC, and train JAC spokespeople and plaintiffs for interviews.
• Work with external partners and media while maintaining a positive relationship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• At least 10 years of previous experience in communications
• At least 3 years of campaign or project management experience
• Demonstrated experience creating engaging digital content and website copy
• Demonstrated experience successfully pitching and placing stories and op-eds in major media publications
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• A demonstrated ability to distill complicated issues into clear, persuasive messaging
• Comfort working with diverse coalitions in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Fluency or proficiency in a language other than English preferred
• Experience with overseeing a communications research effort, like polling or focus groups is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• 100% employer paid life and AD&D insurance