Protect Democracy · 4 hours ago

Communications Specialist, Editorial and Publications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $84K/yr

3+ years exp

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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.

Qualification

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Communications experienceExceptional writing skillsPolicy writing experienceCopy-editing skillsProofreading skillsCollaborative relationshipsSocial media fluencyProject management

Required

At least 3 years of 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