Responsibilities

• Support and lead key aspects of the organization’s day-to-day communications needs, including executing network-wide emails, responding to media inquiries, supporting brand development, and managing LP’s website and social media channels.
• Collaborate with national and state-based LP staff to lead, develop, and execute communications strategies for issue-based campaigns and projects. This includes developing messaging frames and talking points; drafting and pitching press releases, statements, op-eds/letters to editors, and other public-facing materials; and writing social media copy and creating graphics to be used by LP, members, and coalition partners.
• Provide direct support to LP members, including strategic communications guidance and media training/media prep.
• Work closely with and collaborate across the entire LP team to effectively disseminate network-related news, organizing opportunities, reports and policy briefs, and other resources.
• Help to grow Local Progress's press lists and cultivate relationships with national and local reporters.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience with at least 3 years of communications experience in advocacy, political, or public policy-related fields. Ideal experience is work on racial and economic justice issues;
• Experience developing and executing communications plans with strong experience in both media relations and social media management;
• Ability to keep multiple projects on track, drive projects independently, anticipate obstacles and identify ways to navigate challenges, and communicate expectations and progress regularly with a remote team.
• Attention to detail with the ability to convey and translate complex information for a variety of audiences and settings
• Creative and proactive in identifying and co-conceiving creative communications opportunities and executing on them;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with Local Progress members, organizational partners, and staff.
• A demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and an interest in local policy, politics, and government.
• Proficiency with EveryAction, Wordpress, and/or other content management system.
• Proficiency with Muck Rack or other media relations/public relations platform.

Preferred

• Spanish language fluency and experience with working with Spanish language media.
• Issue area experience related to racial and economic justice in a local context, including education, school boards, and state preemption.
• Experience working on and leading state communications campaigns.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• five weeks of vacation per year
• 20 sick days per year
• paid holidays
• contributions to individuals’ 403(b) plans
• We operate on a default work schedule of Monday through Thursday.
• The Local Progress office is closed between December 24 and January 1 annually.