Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BUJNYC’s communications strategy, including messaging, media relations, public education, and communications priorities;
• Serve as BUJNYC's primary media contact, cultivating relationships with reporters, responding to inquiries, and securing media coverage that highlights the organization's expertise and impact;
• Draft and oversee communications materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, articles, website content, social media content, email communications, impact report, fact sheets, flyers and other printed materials as needed;
• Identify opportunities to elevate BUJNYC leadership, and staff as subject-matter experts and prepare them for media interviews and public appearances;
• Collaborate with program staff to develop communications that leverage client stories, data, and legal developments while ensuring consistent organizational messaging and client confidentiality;
• Track and analyze website, social media, and communications metrics to evaluate performance and inform communications strategies;
• Other related projects as requested.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, judicial, and policy developments affecting low-income New Yorkers and BUJNYC's work;
• Research and develop policy positions and advocacy strategies in collaboration with BUJNYC leadership, attorneys, and program staff;
• Draft policy briefs, testimony, comment letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and other advocacy materials;

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in communications, media relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, or a related field; experience in both communications and policy is strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience developing communications or media strategies, pitching reporters, and securing media coverage;
• Experience researching and analyzing public policy, legislation, regulations, or issues affecting low-income communities.

Preferred

• Experience using digital communications tools and platforms, including social media management, website content management, email marketing, and tools such as Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and Constant Contact, is preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, legal services, advocacy, government, or community-based organization is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Great benefits package such as, employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer 4% contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.