Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Communications and policy and advocacy teams to develop digital content strategy for Invest in Louisiana and LOYAL communication efforts.
• Create graphic, video, and story content for online and social media channels, including, but not limited to: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring brand consistency and tone of voice.
• Work with the Director of Communications and policy and advocacy teams to distill complex policy topics into clear and compelling content for a general audience.
• Track digital communications and outreach activities for reporting and strategic refinement.
• Participate in internal planning meetings, team coordination sessions and organizational development efforts.
• Contribute subject-matter insights to organization’s strategic initiatives, special projects and grant proposals as needed.
• Help foster and maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals with regards to diversity, which may include geography, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or age.
• In consultation with supervisor, share progress on grant-related activities through written updates, meetings with funders or consultants or other means as needed.
• In consultation with supervisor, develop and maintain familiarity with the objectives and deliverables tied to grant-funded projects relevant to policy area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience for Associate; portfolio work or demonstrable skills may be considered in place of formal years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years of experience, or master’s degree with 2-3 years of experience for Manager; portfolio work or demonstrable skills may be considered in place of formal years of experience.
• Mastery of digital communications tools, with multimedia clips to prove it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience synthesizing and presenting information for varied audiences.
• Able to tell impactful stories in a creative yet polished manner.
• Professional demeanor at all times; ability to act as an Invest in Louisiana representative to the public.
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently, meet deadlines and solve problems.
• Strong commitment to applying a racial equity lens to policy work.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

• Familiarity with legislative and/or budget processes at the state or federal level.
• Familiarity with Louisiana’s public policy environment.
• Familiarity with the legislative process and how research, communications, and outreach work together to shape public policy.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance, paid sick and vacation days, sabbatical leave and paid parental leave.