Communications Specialist

CNA/NNOC/NNU; Glendale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

CNA/NNOC/NNU is hiring a communications professional in California to advance campaigns through media outreach, press materials, and public messaging. The role emphasizes strong writing, media relationships, and the ability to explain complex health and labor issues clearly.

The candidate should have experience with unions or social advocacy and be willing to travel as needed. A background in health care policy and Spanish language skills are advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Five years’ experience in journalism, past media relations work with unions, political, and/or social advocacy organizations, or the equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in social media outreach and campaigns.
• A proven track record of acquiring national print, electronic, and online media coverage.
• Outstanding verbal communications and writing skills, with three writing samples required with application.
• Ability to explain complex issues in an accessible way to a broad audience.
• Familiarity with the health care industry, health care reform, social justice issues, and labor preferred.
• Strong grammar skills, understanding of AP style, high attention to detail.
• Ability to assess the need for and write in various voices and tones.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a big plus.

Aufgaben

• Build broader awareness of NNU campaigns and increase visibility nationwide and locally by planning and executing communications across all media platforms.
• Write press releases, blogs, magazine articles, brochures, flyers, speeches, talking points, and other organizational materials.
• Develop and conduct media outreach to promote varied union campaigns, projects, and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, reporters, and influencers.
• Develop strategic communication and marketing plans to support campaign goals.
• Report to and work under the direction of the NNU Communications Director.

Kenntnisse

Journalism

Media relations

Social media

Press writing

Public speaking

Spanish

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

We are a militant class-conscientious trade union building the collective power of working people. We fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. We are seeking organizers who are passionate about justice, motivated by collective action, and committed to helping workers build power.

We welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.

What We Believe In

• Class Power: We embrace class-struggle – it is through class-struggle we build worker power to defeat the ruling class. Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.
• Transformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.
• Political Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against all forms of oppression that impact our lives through collective action and democratic participation.

Successful candidates are

• Deeply committed to justice and solidarity
• Strong relationship builders
• Resilient, adaptable, and willing to learn
• Motivated by collective action and worker empowerment
• Comfortable engaging, persuading, and mobilizing others
• Prepared to work irregular hours, adapt to rapid shifts in priorities, travel, respond to campaigns, support workers during nights and weekends, and make personal sacrifices to advance collective goals.

Responsibilities

• Build broader awareness of NNU campaigns and increase the visibility of the work of the organization on a national and local level by planning and executing communications across all media platforms.
• Write press releases, blogs, magazine articles, brochures, flyers, speeches, talking points, and other organizational materials, as assigned.
• Develop and conduct media outreach to promote varied union and grassroots campaigns, projects, and activities, as assigned.
• Build and maintain relationships with media/reporters/influencers.
• Develop strategic communication and marketing plans essential to supporting the goals and objectives of NNU campaigns.
• Report to and work under the direction of the NNU Communications Director.

Qualifications/Skills

• Five years’ experience in journalism, past media relations work with unions, political, and/or social advocacy organizations, or the equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in social media outreach and campaigns.
• A proven track record of acquiring national print, electronic, and online media coverage.
• Outstanding verbal communications and writing skills, especially under pressure and tight deadlines. Three writing samples are required with application: one short "news" item, one long-form piece, and one of your choice that best showcases your writing mastery.
• The ability to explain complex issues in a way that is accessible to a broad audience.
• Familiarity with the health care industry, health care reform, social justice issues, and labor strongly preferred. Must have strong grasp and analysis of current news, politics, trends, and events.
• Strong grammar skills, understanding of AP style, high attention to detail.
• Ability to assess the need for and write in various voices and tones.
• Ability to speak Spanish and familiarity with Spanish media landscape is a big plus.
• Willingness to work hours and schedule as needed to complete projects and support organizational campaigns.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office - word processing, spreadsheets - and cloud platforms such as Google Suite.

This position can be based in Oakland or Los Angeles, California.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive family health and dental plan, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Pay Range $103,549-$124,567 USD

All CNA/NNOC/NNU employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

CNA/NNOC/NNU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.