Immigrant Rights Communications Lead

Amica Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending account

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Communications Manager to lead media relations, craft compelling public narratives, and coordinate litigation communications. You will translate complex legal issues into accessible language, develop strategic messaging, and collaborate with legal and program teams to elevate advocacy priorities.

Based in Washington, DC, the role operates in a hybrid environment with in-office days weekly.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills with experience producing press materials.
• Experience managing media relations and proactive press outreach.
• Translate complex legal/policy or technical issues into clear, accessible language.
• Develop communications strategies for high-profile or time-sensitive issues.
• Collaborate across departments with leadership and external partners.
• Strong project-management skills for multiple concurrent projects.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead media outreach and engagement as day-to-day contact.
• Draft and distribute press releases, advisories, statements.
• Coordinate interviews and press briefings; monitor coverage.
• Develop litigation communications and messaging guidance.
• Support crisis and rapid-response communications with teams.
• Create client-centered stories and organizational narratives.
• Maintain editorial calendar across campaigns and fundraising.
• Provide coaching on media interactions and messaging.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing & storytelling

Media relations

Legal/policy translation

Communications strategy

Cross-team collaboration

Project management

Ethical storytelling

Digital tools (PR platforms)

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM/email marketing

Analytics tools

Job description

The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights seeks a Communications Manager to lead media relations, craft compelling public narratives, and coordinate litigation communications. You will translate complex legal issues into accessible language, develop strategic messaging, and collaborate with legal and program teams to elevate advocacy priorities.

Based in Washington, DC, the role operates in a hybrid environment with in-office days weekly.