Remote Communications Manager for Local Justice & Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

5 weeks vacation per year

20 sick days per year

Paid holidays

403(b) plan contributions

Job summary

Local Progress seeks a Communications Manager to develop and execute comprehensive campaigns, guiding media and digital storytelling to advance the narrative of progressive local governance. This role will manage key aspects of day-to-day communications and drive strategy across issue areas and regions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advocacy communications, media relations, and social media management, with a strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with at least 3 years of communications experience in advocacy, political, or public policy-related fields. Ideal experience is work on racial and economic justice issues.
• 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 identify ways to navigate challenges, and communicate expectations and 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

Media relations

Social media management

Campaign strategy

Remote collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Project management

Attention to detail

Policy and advocacy

Equity and justice focus

Tools

EveryAction

Wordpress

Muck Rack

Job description

Local Progress seeks a Communications Manager to develop and execute comprehensive campaigns, guiding media and digital storytelling to advance the narrative of progressive local governance. This role will manage key aspects of day-to-day communications and drive strategy across issue areas and regions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in advocacy communications, media relations, and social media management, with a strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice.