Communications Manager

Summary

Join Acacia Center for Justice as their Communications Manager and support their mission by creating and sharing impactful content. You will be responsible for crafting compelling communications strategies, producing original video content, and managing Acacia's digital presence. Collaborate with cross-departmental teams and external stakeholders to implement communications plans and track their effectiveness. The ideal candidate possesses strong video editing and production skills, a deep understanding of non-profit communications, and a commitment to immigrant rights. This role reports to the Director of Communications and involves managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 4-6 years of progressive communications-related work

Responsibilities

• Support Acacia’s Communications Strategy
• Closely collaborate with the External Affairs and Research and Evaluation and Data Analytics teams to craft messaging for policy advocacy, movement campaigns, and other strategic goal
• Support the development of compelling, action-oriented communications strategies for research, publications, press releases, events, and policy advocacy campaigns that defend the rights of all immigrants
• Continuously elevate our writing to be compelling, concise, and focused
• Assist with preparing reports and decks for the Board of Directors
• Stay current on immigration news, including big-picture legal and policy developments, and support advising Acacia’s executive management team on responses to breaking news and its implications for our operations and strategic goals
• Support Media Relations
• Support work to shift deep narratives around immigration, including through the creation of positive narratives focused on the strengths and contributions of immigrants and the leveraging of immigrant-friendly American political values and traditions, in collaboration with Acacia teams and stakeholders
• Write press releases, statements, advisories, and other communications materials to support Acacia’s initiatives
• Media preparation
• Conduct media training’s for Acacia’s spokespeople
• Draft talking points for interviews, speaking engagements, press opportunities, etc
• Track progress and use analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications, make recommendations and improve strategic efforts
• Digital content creation and strategy
• Work closely with the communications associate to identify emerging platforms and trends in the digital space. Develop and execute digital campaigns that broaden Acacia’s audience and deliver measurable results
• Create compelling original video content to build support for Acacia’s priorities and reach new audiences
• Support organic video content submissions through Acacia’s network of Legal Service Providers and volunteers
• Create toolkits to explain how to shoot high-quality video
• Support partners in creation of videos
• Edit submissions for clarity, consistency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and supporting digital marketing campaigns
• Demonstrable experience in the immigration justice landscape
• Highly organized, detailed self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• A robust understanding of the communications landscape, including emerging trends, technologies, web analytics, and platforms that support Acacia’s communications work
• Strong ability to identify and share compelling content
• Strong graphic design skills, including familiarity with Canva or similar software
• Comfort in supporting leadership in public events, such as rallies, press conferences, or public appearances
• Working proficiency in Spanish or other languages desired

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days per year of vacation time
• 12 days per year of sick time
• 5 personal days
• 4 organization-wide Wellness Days
• 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December
• $2000 Professional Development Stipend
• Home office set-up stipend
• Internet Stipend
• 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Gym Reimbursement