Communications Specialist, Editorial and Publications

Summary

Join Protect Democracy as a Communications Specialist to contribute to our mission of defending American democracy. You will be a key member of our editorial team, creating engaging content for our newsletter, website, and social media. This fast-paced role requires strong writing and editing skills, experience with policy or legal topics, and the ability to work collaboratively. You will translate complex information into accessible materials for a broad audience, shaping public debate around the threat to democracy. Remote work is available from anywhere in the US. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are accepting applications until December 15, 2024.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of professional communications experience in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to distill complex topics quickly and accurately on tight deadlines
• Experience writing about policy and/or legal issues for external audiences
• Experience with copy-editing and proofreading according to a style guide
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work in a team environment with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Ability to track, prioritize, and drive forward a diverse pipeline of pieces, projects, and responsibilities
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down, and sideways
• A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and to improving those institutions to ensure they fully represent communities of color

Responsibilities

• Be a central member of the team developing, writing, and editing our weekly newsletter
• Edit and manage the pipeline for weekly Insights posts by various experts
• Regularly write articles, op-eds, blog posts, website copy, and other materials — both ghostwritten and under your own byline
• Collaborate with other writers and experts on standalone special series, symposia, and long-form pieces
• Draft social media copy, especially in connection with edited articles and newsletter pieces
• Coordinate with members of the design team on graphics, interactives, and other design-heavy products
• Strategize with other team members and actively contribute ideas during project brainstorming sessions
• Propose new impact projects to advance Protect Democracy’s mission
• Contribute to culture-building initiatives across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency with social media and alternative media platforms

Benefits

• Unlimited sick leave and a flexible vacation policy where we encourage team members to take 4-5 weeks every year
• 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid family medical leave
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately
• Full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance for all employees
• A home office stipend
• Discretionary bonuses
• Flexible location. You can work from any location in the United States as long as your location allows you to complete the demands of the position and mission