Impact-Driven Advocacy Communications Strategist

ACLU of Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life and long-term disability coverage

Generous holidays

Job summary

The ACLU of Texas seeks a Communications Strategist to design communications efforts that protect and advance the rights of all Texans. This role involves crafting messaging and tactics to move two or more issue areas, including voting rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrants’ rights, smart justice, and reproductive freedom, with strong written and verbal skills.

Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, you will educate the public, build political power, and help achieve advocacy wins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in advocacy communications, preferably related to voting rights, LGBTQIA+ equality, immigration, and reproductive freedom.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in a range of digital and press formats with AP style experience.
• Solid computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet tools, and communications software.
• Flexible schedule with ability to travel; non-traditional hours.
• Commitment to advancing the ACLU of Texas’ values, mission, and goals with understanding of structural racism and interpersonal bias.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Development: Designs communications plans for advocacy campaigns; executes across paid, earned, shared, and owned media.
• Content Production: Drafts messaging, press releases, blogs, op-eds, social posts, and fact sheets; uses analytics to refine content.
• General: Builds cross-team relationships and supports department initiatives.

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Strategic Mindset

Project Management

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet software

Communications tools

Job description

The ACLU of Texas seeks a Communications Strategist to design communications efforts that protect and advance the rights of all Texans. This role involves crafting messaging and tactics to move two or more issue areas, including voting rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigrants’ rights, smart justice, and reproductive freedom, with strong written and verbal skills.

Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, you will educate the public, build political power, and help achieve advocacy wins