Senior Communications Advisor

America First Legal Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit legal organization is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to shape and execute messaging that aligns with their mission. The role involves developing multi-channel communications strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring all external communications reflect the organization's values. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in communications and exceptional writing skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear messaging.
• Experience working with conservative legal organizations is preferred.
• Ability to craft strategic messaging across channels and audiences.
• Experience with conservative legal organizations or government contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns.
• Draft and oversee execution of press releases and social media content.
• Coordinate messaging with AFL attorneys and external partners.
• Secure earned media by building relationships with reporters and outlets.
• Track performance to inform future strategy and storytelling.
• Prepare AFL leadership for media appearances and interviews.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Strong project management skills

Media relations experience

Project management

Policy messaging

Independent & collaborative work

Media relations (plus)

Job description

America First Legal (AFL) seeks an experienced communications professional to join its Communications Team as a Senior Communications Advisor. In this role, the Senior Communications Advisor will shape and execute messaging that furthers AFL’s mission and priorities.

The Senior Communications Advisor will develop strategic, cross-channel, and multi-audience communications for AFL’s initiatives and products. The Senior Communications Advisor will report to the Executive Director of External Affairs and work closely with the Communications Team, external communications vendors, and AFL Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications strategies, campaigns, and rollouts that advance AFL’s mission and priorities and engage key audiences.
• Ensure all external communications align with AFL’s mission and priorities and reflect the organization’s tone, voice, and standards.
• Create multi-channel communications plans for AFL’s initiatives and products, tailored to the objective, platform, and intended audience.
• Draft, edit, and oversee execution of external communications, including press releases, statements, op-eds, newsletters, and social media content.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for AFL’s initiatives and products to maximize visibility, engagement, and impact.
• Coordinate message framing, substance, and timeline with AFL attorneys, team members, and external partners to ensure effective, consistent, and cohesive messaging.
• Secure earned media by cultivating and maintaining relationships with members of the media and press and proactively pitching stories to reporters and outlets.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities in the news cycle to highlight AFL’s work and elevate its voice.
• Track and evaluate communications performance to inform future messaging strategies.
• Assist in preparing AFL Leadership and attorneys for press interviews and media appearances.
• Opportunity for on-the-record media engagement may be available depending on experience, performance, and organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Located in Washington, D.C.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to break down and translate complex legal and policy issues into clear and persuasive messaging.
• Strong project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working in or with conservative legal organizations, the government, or media is strongly preferred.
• Established relationships with reporters and media outlets are a plus.

About Us:

America First Legal is a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to promoting America First values and fighting for everyday Americans. Our mission is to protect and advance the interests of the American people by advocating for freedom for all. Through litigation, government oversight, and other efforts, we fight for liberty, fairness, and accountability, working to protect the interests of the American people.

Compensation and Start Date:

Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. The start date is immediate.

Application Process:

Please send your resume and 3-4 writing samples to [e-mail] with the subject line “Senior Communications Advisor Application.”