Impact Communications Lead (Remote, CA)

Local Progress; California; Remote; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Five weeks of vacation per year

20 sick days per year

Paid holidays

403(b) plan contributions

Job summary

Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab seek a Communications Manager to lead comprehensive campaigns and media strategies across the local governance spectrum, with a focus on California and national issues. The role drives messaging, media outreach, and digital engagement to amplify the organization’s vision for racial and economic justice in communities.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day communications, develop issue-based campaigns, and coordinate with staff nationwide.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with at least 3 years of communications experience in advocacy, political, or public policy-related fields.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans with strong experience in both media relations and social media management.
• Ability to keep multiple projects on track, drive projects independently, anticipate obstacles and communicate progress regularly with a remote team.
• Attention to detail with the ability to convey and translate complex information for a variety of audiences and settings.
• Creative and proactive in identifying and co-conceiving creative communications opportunities and executing on them.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with Local Progress members, organizational partners, and staff.
• A demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and an interest in local policy, politics, and government.
• Proficiency with EveryAction, Wordpress, and/or other content management system.
• Proficiency with Muck Rack or other media relations/public relations platform.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead key aspects of the organization’s day-to-day communications needs, including executing network-wide emails, responding to media inquiries, supporting brand development, and managing LP’s website and social media channels.
• Collaborate with national and state-based LP staff to lead, develop, and execute communications strategies for issue-based campaigns and projects. This includes developing messaging frames and talking points; drafting and pitching press releases, statements, op-eds/letters to editors, and other public-facing materials; and writing social media copy and creating graphics to be used by LP, members, and coalition partners.
• Provide direct support to LP members, including strategic communications guidance and media training/media prep.
• Work closely with and collaborate across the entire LP team to effectively disseminate network-related news, organizing opportunities, reports and policy briefs, and other resources.
• Help to grow Local Progress's press lists and cultivate relationships with national and local reporters.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Social media management

Project management

Advocacy experience

Remote collaboration

Tools

EveryAction

Wordpress

CMS

Muck Rack

Job description

Local Progress and Local Progress Impact Lab seek a Communications Manager to lead comprehensive campaigns and media strategies across the local governance spectrum, with a focus on California and national issues. The role drives messaging, media outreach, and digital engagement to amplify the organization’s vision for racial and economic justice in communities.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day communications, develop issue-based campaigns, and coordinate with staff nationwide.