National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) · 4 hours ago
Director of Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic communications plans to increase awareness and engagement with NPAP’s key audiences and establish NPAP as a thought leader in criminal justice and policing issues.
Produce and supervise the production of all print and digital communications, including digital newsletters, website content, social media content, press releases, public remarks and speeches, fliers, brochures, op-eds, talking points, and letters to the editor.
Develop and implement public relations strategies to reach the organization’s goals related to litigation, advocacy, fundraising, and membership recruitment and outreach, in collaboration with the legal, advocacy, and development teams.
Direct and manage the communication department’s budget.
Meet with coalition partners and co-counsel to create and support joint press releases & digital campaigns.
Supervise staff member focused on digital content creation and future communications team members, including setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional development.
Oversee proactive earned media and digital campaigns that expand awareness of NPAP’s profile and mission.
Deepen media familiarity with NPAP and position NPAP as the 'go-to' media resource on policing issues.
Serve as press contact and foster strong relationships with the media.
Broaden NPAP’s media relationships and distribution beyond traditional media to include BIPOC-led media outlets, substacks, podcasts, and alternative publications covering criminal legal system reform.
Develop original content and pitch stories to the media.
As strategically appropriate, support NPAP members and external partners in press engagement and press capacity-building to advance shared goals.
In coordination with the Executive Director, establish NPAP’s tone and stance on various issues to allow the organization to nimbly respond to high profile events and developing news on policing issues.
Monitor media for opportunities to engage, including in rapid response and time-sensitive matters of interest related to NPAP’s work.
In coordination with the Executive Director, develop and track KPI’s to evaluate success of media outreach and impact of social media presence.
As appropriate, train, support and develop talking points for staff, board, clients, members, directly impacted people, and external partners.
As necessary, staff the Executive Director for high-profile speaking engagements and other public appearances.
Qualification
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Required
Highly effective communicator with demonstrated experience conveying complex and controversial issues in an accessible and compelling way to a broad range of audiences.
Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have at least 7 years communication experience.
At least 4 years of direct management/supervisory experience.
Experience with building and implementing strategic communications plans.
Experience working with coalition partners.
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Openness to feedback, collaboration, and growth.
Ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
Ability to copy edit own work and produce materials without errors.
Strong organizational skills.
A commitment to NPAP’s mission of ending police violence.
Awareness of and willingness to engage in challenging systems of oppression and institutional and structural racism.
Preferred
Strong preference will be given to individuals with prior experience working at a social justice non-profit organization.
Experience working on and fluency in criminal legal system issues.
Experience working with and crafting messages on behalf of people directly impacted by government.
Experience developing and executing integrated advocacy campaigns.
Benefits
Fully paid health, dental, and disability insurance
401k employer match
10 days of paid vacation
13 paid holidays
Sick days and personal days.
Company
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP)
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a project of the National Lawyers Guild, which was founded in 1937 as the first racially integrated national bar association.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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