Arena · 19 hours ago
Demand Justice: Director of Communications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expDemand Justice is a bold, disruptive advocacy organization focused on ensuring the judiciary stands up to far-right extremists and corporations. The Director of Communications will lead the organization’s communications strategy, manage media relations, and produce compelling content to enhance public support for judicial reform.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
In partnership with the President, develop ambitious communications goals and strategies and drive implementation across a variety of channels, including earned media, social media, and paid communications
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure communications are aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives
Identify and create opportunities to insert Demand Justice’s voice and perspective into breaking news and emerging courts-related issues
Drive a robust earned media plan that translates strategies and concepts into well-designed, compelling pitches that lead to placements in strategic outlets
Distill complex legal and policy information into accessible, compelling content, ranging from paid ads to policy reports to social media graphics, that elevates the issues and Demand Justice’s profile
Produce high-quality, timely written communications content, including press releases, media advisories, statements, reports, and talking points
Oversee Demand Justice’s website, branding, social media, and other owned platforms
Develop a comprehensive social media content strategy to define target audiences, increase reach and engagement, and maintain a consistent calendar
Manage a Press Secretary, a website vendor, and closely collaborate with consultants
Cultivate and maintain strong external relationships with media and key influencers
Coordinate with external partners on joint press and media strategies and activities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of communications experience, including electoral or advocacy campaign experience
A keen understanding of complex political environments and campaign communications
Demonstrated experience in managing strategic communications campaigns and media relations
Experience in digital and media strategy, with demonstrated experience in managing multi-channel content strategies, engagement efforts, and public relations
A strong instinct for powerful storytelling and how language motivates and persuades audiences
Track record of building relationships with reporters and successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements
Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to tailor messaging and distill complex information into concise and compelling language and content
Adept in using research, legal analysis, policy, and other data-informed resources to conceptualize messaging that appeals to a diverse set of audiences
Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including media, influencers, and coalition partners
Skilled in distilling high-level goals and concepts into clear direction for direct reports and vendors
Results-oriented with a proven ability to perform well under pressure and excellent judgment
Willingness and ability to respond to breaking news, often outside the workday
Sense of humor and positive attitude
Commitment to the mission of Demand Justice
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance provided by the employer
Matching 401K
Company
Arena
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Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Simon
Co-Founder
Debra Cohen
Partner and Digital Director
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