Responsibilities

• Organizational Branding & Messaging: Develop messaging that elevates Essie's brand, Black feminist and abolitionist politic, and race- and gender-justice perspective, and lead a team to make our messaging live in the world.
• Manage 1–2 communications staff, including roles focused on content and digital strategy.
• Develop and implement content and messaging strategies that inform and inspire our audiences across all platforms and channels.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of Essie's social media, content, and digital strategies across all platforms and channels.
• Manage the development and distribution of all print and electronic publications including: emails, programmatic collateral, and donor outreach materials.
• Manage visual assets and creative contractors including graphic designers, photographers, and videographers.
• Design or oversee the design of Essie-branded swag for organizational events and programs.
• Content Strategy & Creation: Lead the content creation process and publish compelling, on-brand content that reaches our audiences and inspires action, using Essie's Black feminist lens.
• Create and manage a comprehensive content calendar, keeping it current with political happenings, cultural opportunities, and Essie priorities.
• Draft and ensure the publishing of strategic and engaging content across socials, website, email, press releases, blog posts, and other outlets; proofread and copy edit content before publication.

Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience in communications, with hands-on experience in content creation,digital/social media strategy, and media relations.
• Proficient in email marketing platforms (e.g., Campaign Monitor), multiple social media channels, content management systems (e.g., WordPress and Avada), and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva).
• Impeccable and beautiful writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio showcasing strong content creation; strong attention to detail.
• Experience writing reports and publications, organizational emails, op-eds, and speeches/talking points.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communication plans, content calendars, and digital/social media strategies.
• Working knowledge of SEO, SMO, and PPC (e.g. Google Ads) best practices, and experience tracking and reporting on content/digital analytics and KPIs.
• Ability to lead communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels.
• Track record as a collaborative leader who excels in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong project management skillset and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana)
• Experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders including Essie’s members, partners, Board members, media, and donors.

Benefits

• full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• optional 401(k)
• a substantial vacation package
• a monthly personal wellness stipend