Director of Communications

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as the Director of Communications, driving the national reparations movement through innovative media strategies. This role requires a communications expert who can align initiatives with the organization's vision for reparations, fostering public understanding and action. Enjoy a flexible remote environment and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a committed team working towards equity.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

401(k) contributions

Professional development stipend

Annual healing bonus

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Experience in managing social media and press interactions.
• Strong writing skills for high-level opinion pieces.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications efforts, focusing on social media and press.
• Develop innovative strategies to educate the public about reparations.
• Engage with media outlets and influencers effectively.

Skills

Audience targeting

Press engagement

Thought leadership development

Social media management

Job description

This position is an exciting opportunity to join the staff at Liberation Ventures, support the organization's grantees, and power the broader national reparations movement as a whole. Working within the organization’s Narrative Department, the Director of Communications will work closely with the LV team, organizational grantees, and external consultants while reporting to Liberation Ventures’ Vice President of Narrative Change.

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Communications Director to lead our communications efforts, focusing on social media, press engagement, and thought leadership development. The successful candidate will develop and implement innovative communications strategies that educate the public about reparations, connect disparate local policy advancements to a cohesive national narrative, and inspire action towards achieving reparations and building a culture of repair. All communications work will be closely aligned with the organization's 10-year narrative strategy to increase support for reparations and the 30-year Reparations Grantmaking Blueprint to make reparations common sense and common place.

This role is designed for a communications expert with a deep understanding of audience targeting and a range of experience developing and implementing press, social media and thought leadership campaigns. Exceptional candidates will be able to organize reporters at major news media outlets, engage influencers on social media and write high level opinion pieces for target audiences while developing creative communications projects, tracking progress to SMART goals and pivoting tactics when needed.

Work Environment
This position is open to candidates in any location in the US. Liberation Ventures has a flexible, remote working environment. The Liberation Ventures team has quarterly in-person retreats, usually in New York City.

This position requires some travel; approximately two trips per quarter.

Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for the position is $110,000 - $140,000, dependent on experience. Liberation Ventures provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes unlimited paid time off, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, employer contributions to a 401(k) plan, and access to health and flexible spending accounts.

For this position, Liberation Ventures also provides a professional development stipend and annual healing bonus.

How to Apply
Apply at the link provided

We only accept online applications.
Please note: No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Liberation Ventures is deeply committed to equity and envisions a just and fair society where everyone can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. As part of our dedication to fostering a more inclusive world, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Liberation Ventures is steadfast in creating and sustaining a diverse, multicultural working environment that reflects our core values.

“Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.”

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