Senior Campaign Communications Lead — National Media

SEIU Branding; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Campaign Communications Specialist at SEIU in Washington, DC is responsible for developing and implementing communications plans for campaigns including organizing, bargaining, and political action. The role may help lead local union communications staff and coordinate media relations for campaigns and union projects.

Responsibilities include advising on media strategy, writing op-eds and press materials, and coordinating earned media outreach and event logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field with four years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with coursework in communications and two years in media relations or public affairs.
• Thorough knowledge of labor movement or advocacy organizations.
• Ability to lead pro-active media outreach and write press materials.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans and directs communications strategies for campaigns.
• Writes op-eds, background pieces, press kits and other materials.
• Coordinates with locals to develop campaign communications strategies.
• Monitors media coverage and coordinates event logistics and media relations.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Campaign communications

Writing

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications or related field

Graduate degree in communications or related field

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

The Senior Campaign Communications Specialist at SEIU in Washington, DC is responsible for developing and implementing communications plans for campaigns including organizing, bargaining, and political action. The role may help lead local union communications staff and coordinate media relations for campaigns and union projects.

Responsibilities include advising on media strategy, writing op-eds and press materials, and coordinating earned media outreach and event logistics.