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NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Communications Strategist

Buffalo-Niagara Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$36.53/hr - $48.07/hr

5+ years exp

The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is a leading civil and human rights law organization dedicated to achieving racial justice and equality. The Senior Communications Strategist will be responsible for developing communications strategies and content to amplify LDF's mission, particularly focusing on the Thurgood Marshall Institute, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with various divisions.

EducationLegalNational Security

Responsibilities

Develop and execute statements, press releases, op-eds, issue-related talking points, messaging, and journalistic editorial content (for LDF’s original content spaces (Substack, digital OC space, and print magazine) and the archival website Recollection)

Shepherd writing projects approved by Editorial Directors from start to finish: from development, editing, and approval to publication

Assist researchers, archivists, and program team colleagues with written communications strategy

Work with the Digital, Media Relations, and Marketing & Brand divisions to guide content creation and develop appropriate internal and external tactics

Provide rapid response support as issues and events warrant

Spearhead the narrative strategy and strategic communications vision for the designated pillar or program area in collaboration with Editorial Directors, including but not limited to: building affirmative messaging, countering misinformation, and other narrative shaping outputs, conceiving, developing, and executing relevant campaign plans and projects, including long-term strategic plans, and shaping LDF’s communications outputs related to the pillar or program area

Participate in key internal and coalition meetings as communications subject matter expert

Lead members of the Communications team in understanding the priorities of a specific pillar or program area and how to direct work

Curate relationships with relevant external organizations and networks

Meet and strategize with key internal stakeholders to map out pillar or program priorities, needs, and outputs in a shifting landscape

Proactively follow current events, monitor trends, and identify emerging issues

Oversee other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position

Qualification

Strategic communicationsPersuasive storytellingExceptional writing skillsDigital distribution methodsEvidence-based storytellingManage assignmentsCommitment to racial justice