IONY Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Developing coalition communications strategy and messaging . Work closely with the Campaign Manager and campaign members to develop and execute the coalition’s top-level messaging and communications strategy.
• Coordinating materials/media production and distribution : Work with relevant staff, members and others to manage development, design, production, distribution and inventory of print and online materials (e.g. reports, signs, infographics, fact sheets, flyers) and multimedia content for the campaign.
• Monitoring media and leading rapid response . Regularly monitor the relevant news outlets and identify press moments, communicate updates & opportunities with campaign members, and draftand release statements in response to major news events.
• Managing media outreach and relationships . Bottomline relationships with press, coordinate IONY’s responses to media requests, including confirming spokespeople for particular media requests; develop and make strategic proactive pitches to news media to ensure frequent and consistent coverage of our issues.
• Training and developing grassroots spokespeople: Regularly recruit and train spokespeople from IONY organizations to represent the campaign in media opportunities and work with relevant consultants and staff to prep spokespeople for interviews.
• Managing and growing IONY’s social media accounts. Produce content for social media platforms; engage online audiences to drive them toward online and offline actions; monitor social media networks for news and trend developments related to key campaign issues.
• Developing content for IONY’s website and e-communications. Manage website updates, including drafting concepts and working with relevant website/design vendors to execute projects; draft content for regular and timely emails and mobile communications for public audiences.
• Coordinating IONY’s social media partners: Organize specific social network projects that advance priority goals; develop digital media resources and sample content for use/adaptation by IONY members/partners; coordinate social media teams to cover key campaign events, including producing live social media updates, live-streaming, and other forms of live documentation
• Participate in regular staff meetings and campaign meetings, contribute to overall campaign planning and coalition strategy
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Campaign Manager.

Requirements

• at least 4 years of directly relevant experience developing and managing strategic communications;
• excellent writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze issues, think strategically and communicate about complex issues clearly through variety of materials;
• a track record of writing well, quickly and within deadlines;
• the ability to develop short, medium and long term plans for communications projects and the capacity to adjust and problem-solve;
• a deep commitment to progressive change and movement building, and working in a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment;
• excellent relationship skills;
• a strong understanding of the NY political media and press landscape and existing relationships with NY press;
• deep familiarity with the New York State political and social justice movement;
• at least 2 years of experience managing staff and/or consultants preferred.
• The ideal candidate will also have experience in digital organizing, online advocacy, digital communications and/or some graphic design experience.

Preferred

• The ideal candidate will also have experience in digital organizing, online advocacy, digital communications and/or some graphic design experience.

Benefits

• Working collaboratively in an organization at the forefront of building power across NYS
• Competitive salary
• 100% paid employee monthly medical and vision premiums
• Access to mental health and dental plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave
• Organization shutdown weeks in July and December, and Summer Fridays
• Please note, all benefits are subject to change.