Recidiviz · 2 weeks ago
Content and Communications Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $112K/yr
7+ years expRecidiviz is creating safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system. The Content & Communications Lead will own the narrative across both owned and earned channels, bridging the gap between content marketing and strategic communications to drive greater impact with government partners.
AnalyticsCivicTechCloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologyLegalLegal TechNon ProfitSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the editorial calendar and execute a content strategy designed to shift specific brand perceptions about Recidiviz and the challenges we are solving
Build the internal infrastructure to regularly surface impact stories—from data wins to user quotes—and package them into case studies, blog posts, and whitepapers
Identify and evaluate press and award opportunities that reach specific audiences rather than chasing vanity metrics in broad outlets. You will manage our reputation by balancing visibility with thoughtful context
Partner with Product Marketing to build a library of state case studies that help our partnership teams show new agencies what is possible, and existing partners the case for more ambitious impact
Capture the voice of our executive team to ghostwrite Op-Eds, LinkedIn articles, and speeches that position Recidiviz as a leading govtech innovator
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in content marketing, communications, or journalism, with a portfolio of complex topics translated into compelling narratives
You have a finely tuned sense of 'safe' vs. 'risky' media. You understand how to steer in polarized environments and can judge which stories will build trust and support the goals of government leaders
You are comfortable toggling between 'Marketing Mode' (AEO, case studies) and 'Comms Mode' (reputation, media relations)
Ability to manage an editorial calendar independently, coordinating with internal subject matter experts (SEMs) to extract insights without burdening them
Preferred
Experience humanizing deeply technical or data-driven content for diverse audiences
A proven ability to interview subjects, find the 'hook,' and meet strict deadlines
Producing content across video, podcasts, events, long and short-form writing, and interactive formats
Benefits
90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays per year
401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Complimentary One Medical membership (availability based on location)
Partnership with Carrot to provide employees with inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits, as well as a small but growing number of hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits
Monthly ClassPass credit for personal wellness
Free mental health support via Talkspace
Well-located offices in Oakland and Manhattan, with the flexibility to work remotely or go into either office as you choose
An annual company offsite and other ad-hoc gatherings
All the exhilarating challenges and stretch opportunities of a tech startup, combined with the mission-driven heart of a nonprofit
Company
Recidiviz
A tech non-profit reducing mass incarceration safely, equitably, and at scale.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
GitLab FoundationY Combinator
2025-01-30Grant
2022-01-01Seed
2019-08-19Seed
Leadership Team
Clementine Jacoby
Co-founder & CEO
Joshua Essex
Cofounder, CTO
Recent News
2023-12-22
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