Senior Campaign Communications Lead, Worker Power

SEIU; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU in Washington, DC or nationwide is seeking a Senior Campaign Communications Specialist - Worker Power to lead communications plans for organizing, mobilization and campaigns. You will craft op-eds, backgrounders, talking points, and media materials, coordinating with locals and the International to amplify messages and grow membership.

The role requires four years in media or campaigns, strong writing and independent work habits, and the ability to collaborate with elected leaders.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of work experience in media relations, digital communications, public affairs, or campaign communications including all aspects of the media or communications production process or thorough knowledge of labor movement or other advocacy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategy recommendations and assists in the development of strategies to improve the public image and visibility of SEIU and various locals.
• Develops, plans and directs communications strategies and calendars for various campaigns within the International and various locals.
• Writes op-eds, background pieces, fact sheets, press kit materials, leaflets and other collateral materials as needed for various campaigns.
• Assists various locals and IU teams in the development and coordination of communications strategies for campaign projects.
• Writes talking points, statements, letters to the editor, podcast outreach, worker speeches, influencer collaborations, and other written materials as needed.
• Develops and coordinates a network of local union communications representatives as needed for various campaigns. This coordination may include media training and other support.
• Provides support for International officers or local officers attending campaigns or other events.
• Monitors media coverage of various campaigns, maintains clipping files, makes recommendations on ways to improve media coverage and outreach.
• Provides background briefings for International and Local Union Officers, field staff, and workers; coordinates event logistics and interviews (i.e. videography, still photography, advisories, news releases, stage-setting collateral, etc.)
• Develops and implements pro-active earned media outreach, as well as the targeting and placement of paid advertisements to support various campaigns and political action.
• Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission.

Skills

Media relations

Digital communications

Public affairs

Campaign communications

Media outreach

Time management

Writer/editorial

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

SEIU in Washington, DC or nationwide is seeking a Senior Campaign Communications Specialist - Worker Power to lead communications plans for organizing, mobilization and campaigns. You will craft op-eds, backgrounders, talking points, and media materials, coordinating with locals and the International to amplify messages and grow membership.

The role requires four years in media or campaigns, strong writing and independent work habits, and the ability to collaborate with elected leaders.