Remote Communications Strategist

Summary

Join the Economic Security Project (ESP) as a Communications Strategist and play a key role in implementing day-to-day tasks that drive ESP's messaging and brand presence. This role involves hands-on involvement in media materials, web copy, social media posts, and op-eds, with an emphasis on writing.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in communications, public relations, digital media, or a related field, with a strong focus on writing and content creation
• Familiarity with media relations processes, including drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and managing relationships with reporters
• Proficiency in using digital tools such as G Suite, Slack, Canva, content management systems, social media platforms, and analytics tools
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience elevating the voice and expertise of high-level influencers by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews, and drafting speeches and talking points for events
• Interest in and commitment to ESP’s mission and values, particularly in the areas of economic justice and policy advocacy

Responsibilities

• Work with the Deputy Communications Director and the Communications Director to develop and implement media outreach strategies to pitch stories regularly, ensuring alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals
• Provide support for federal and state campaign and coalition efforts, including drafting press releases, statements, and social media content to amplify key messages and initiatives
• Support Economic Security Project Action's political program by playing a role in public affairs, including the creation, dissemination, and promotion of events, polling, ads, and other campaign materials with political implications
• Engage journalists and media outlets by identifying appropriate contacts, and drafting compelling pitches and press releases
• Maintain and update media contact lists to be current and comprehensive, monitor media coverage, and prepare press clippings emphasizing building and nurturing relationships with key reporters and media outlets
• Assist in media engagement at ESP events, including inviting and hosting media, under the guidance of the Deputy Communications Director
• Coordinate media interviews, manage logistical details, and ensure spokespeople are provided with key messages and prepared to deliver consistent and clear communication
• Draft and revise consistent, high-quality content for various communication channels and stakeholders, including press releases, media materials, web copy, social media posts, blog posts, political advocacy content, newsletters, and op-eds, often serving as the initial creators of these documents
• Simplify complex concepts for broader audiences by creating and polishing key messages, fact sheets, explainers, social media posts, and other digital materials
• Repurpose reports and publications into accessible formats such as one-pagers, social media content, and infographics to broaden reach and impact
• Collaborate with the Deputy Communications Director and other team members to refine and finalize content, ensuring alignment with ESP's strategic goals and maintaining a cohesive narrative across all platforms
• Assist in the creation of speeches, talking points, and materials for ESP leaders' public appearances and thought leadership initiatives, contributing to the development of messaging from scratch when necessary
• Support the development and execution of communication plans for state affiliate-related campaigns, including content creation and coordination with external consultants
• Provide logistical support for press opportunities at ESP events, including coordination of media engagement and follow-up activities
• Assist in developing and editing training materials for ESP grantees and partners, contributing to the preparation and execution of training sessions
• Track and report communications and media deliverables for grant reports and brainstorm ideas for fundraising pitches in collaboration with the Development team
• Manage and prioritize incoming requests for communications support across the organization, particularly from the Build the Field and Campaigns teams, and work with teams to deliver requested materials within given timelines
• Assist in the management of external vendors and consultants, ensuring that project timelines and deliverables are met
• Manage and process invoices, ensuring timely submission, tracking, and reconciliation of payments in coordination with the finance team

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with premiums fully covered for employees and their dependents
• Worker’s Compensation
• Long and short term disability insurance
• Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum
• 401K with up to a 3% match
• Full office closures for Summer & Winter breaks
• PTO - 136 vacation hours, 80 sick leave hours, 9 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of full-time service
• Connectivity and home office stipends, and wellness use bonuses (taxable)
• Annual professional development budget
• Organization-provided computer or $50/month bonus for employees who choose to use their own
• Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts