Advocacy & Communications Lead for Campaigns & Media

Katalcenter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Brooklyn office location

Generous benefits

Job summary

Katal Center seeks an Advocacy & Communications Manager to strengthen campaigns, support organizing and base-building, and oversee day-to-day communications across digital and print channels. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with leadership for strategic messaging.

The ACM will craft content, manage media outreach, and execute audience engagement across platforms, with a focus on New York campaigns and coalition work. In-person in Brooklyn with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of communication, organizing or advocacy experience; strategic communications and digital organizing experience a plus.
• Superb writing and editing skills, including ability to analyze issues, think strategically, and meet deadlines.
• Strong grasp of and comfort with digital tools and online engagement strategies for multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen Katal's campaigns and base-building efforts; manage day-to-day communications across digital and print channels.
• Lead media planning, ensure representation in traditional media and across social channels, and produce content for website, reports, and emails.
• Develop audience engagement strategies, including segmentation and targeted actions online and offline.
• Supervise staff, consultants, volunteers, and interns; collaborate with advocacy/directors on legislative priorities and coalition work.
• Support fundraising and development activities; maintain CRM and mailing lists; represent Katal at hearings and coalitions.

Skills

Writing & editing

Digital tools

Social media

Interpersonal skills

Coalition building

Project management

New York politics

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM

Job description

Katal Center seeks an Advocacy & Communications Manager to strengthen campaigns, support organizing and base-building, and oversee day-to-day communications across digital and print channels. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with leadership for strategic messaging.

The ACM will craft content, manage media outreach, and execute audience engagement across platforms, with a focus on New York campaigns and coalition work. In-person in Brooklyn with travel as needed.