Junior Communications Specialist — Hybrid (DC)

truthinitiative; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Truth Initiative is seeking a Communications Coordinator in Washington, D.C. to support daily operations of the communications team. This early-career role offers exposure to media relations, editorial content, social media, and digital strategy under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Brand, Communications and Marketing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, content calendars, and performance metrics while contributing to a mission-driven environment with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Health, Journalism, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, content development, marketing, or related roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems, or project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and logistical support for cross-functional communications initiatives, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, capturing meeting notes, and tracking follow-up actions to support effective collaboration across departments. *
• Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading a variety of communications materials for internal and external audiences, including press releases, media pitches, newsletters, website content, social media copy, and other communications assets. *
• Coordinate the review and approval process for communications materials by routing content through internal stakeholders, tracking feedback, incorporating revisions, and ensuring projects move efficiently while meeting deadlines. *
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of departmental activities to ensure timely delivery of projects, including contributing to content calendars and project management tools for communications deliverables. *
• Manage the distribution of a daily news bulletin to staff spotlighting top organizational media mentions and industry news. *
• Maintain and regularly update media contact and distribution lists, assist in pulling background and briefing documents on reporters, and support press release distribution.
• Manage, maintain and steward a database of spokespeople, including teachers, students, and young adult advocates.
• Manage tracking system for updating and archiving website content, ensuring content stays up to date.
• Assist in tracking and compiling performance metrics for communications initiatives, helping measure the effectiveness of media relations, digital content, and other communications efforts.
• Assist in drafting and development of social media content with guidance and input from the team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Health, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content Management Systems

Project Tracking Tools

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Truth Initiative is seeking a Communications Coordinator in Washington, D.C. to support daily operations of the communications team. This early-career role offers exposure to media relations, editorial content, social media, and digital strategy under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Brand, Communications and Marketing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, content calendars, and performance metrics while contributing to a mission-driven environment with a hybrid work schedule.