Advocacy Communications Strategist

ACLU of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas seeks a Communications Strategist to design communications efforts that protect and advance the rights of all Texans. This role drives messaging, campaigns, and rapid response efforts across multiple issue areas including voting rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrants’ rights, and reproductive freedom.

You'll collaborate with colleagues across the department and organization, manage projects and vendors, and translate advocacy priorities into strategic

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field; work experience and/or alternative educational preparation may substitute for formal education.
• 3+ years of experience in advocacy communications, preferably related to one or more of: criminal legal reform, democracy and voting rights, immigration, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive freedom.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in a range of digital and press formats; proven record of published content and AP style.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and communications tools.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work non-traditional hours; some travel required.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the ACLU of Texas’ values, mission, and goals with understanding of structural racism and interpersonal bias.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Development: Proposes and designs communications plans for advocacy campaigns and rapid response moments; implements plans across paid, earned, shared, and owned media; collaborates across teams and with vendors.
• Content Production: Supports drafting messaging, press releases, blogs, op-eds, social posts, and reports; uses analytics to evolve content.
• General: Develops relationships across the ACLU network and supports department with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

AP style

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Communications tools

Job description

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas seeks a Communications Strategist to design communications efforts that protect and advance the rights of all Texans. This role drives messaging, campaigns, and rapid response efforts across multiple issue areas including voting rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrants’ rights, and reproductive freedom.

You'll collaborate with colleagues across the department and organization, manage projects and vendors, and translate advocacy priorities into strategic