Director of Communications & Narrative Strategy

Common Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,430 - 161,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Common Justice in New York is seeking a Director of Communications to lead their communications department. The role involves overseeing narrative strategies, media relationships, and public engagement efforts aligned with the organization's mission to foster racial equity and transform the justice system.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communications and advocacy, strong writing skills, and a commitment to social justice. The position offers a salary of $147,145.29 and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 8 to 10 years of professional experience in communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading communications strategy within advocacy or nonprofit organizations.
• Strong understanding of narrative change work related to criminal legal reform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of organization-wide communications strategies.
• Shape and steward Common Justice’s narrative strategy across various platforms.
• Oversee development of press materials and media relations.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media strategy

Narrative change

Project management

Writing and editing

Social justice advocacy

Tools

CRM systems

Email marketing tools

Social media analytics tools

Job description

Common Justice in New York is seeking a Director of Communications to lead their communications department. The role involves overseeing narrative strategies, media relationships, and public engagement efforts aligned with the organization's mission to foster racial equity and transform the justice system.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in communications and advocacy, strong writing skills, and a commitment to social justice. The position offers a salary of $147,145.29 and a competitive benefits package.