Strategic Campaign Communications Lead

The Fairness Project; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairness Project is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead the strategy and execution of campaigns across organizing, contract, legislative, and political priorities. The role involves creating print, digital, and press materials, videos, and training for staff and affiliates.

You will work with national and affiliate teams, volunteers, and members to drive messaging, campaigns, and outreach, including rapid response under tight deadlines and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience developing creative, multi-dimensional communications strategies.
• Knowledge of earned media and media relations.
• Experience running multi-channel digital campaigns; knowledge of web content management systems, email tools, social media, etc.
• Experience with design and video editing tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere).
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to write leaflets, brochures, direct mail pieces, video scripts, and other materials.
• Ability to develop a campaign message and enforce message discipline in fast-paced campaigns.
• Ability to analyze research data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to set priorities, work under pressure, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and take initiative.
• Must thrive under tight deadlines, changing priorities, high-pressure and irregular hours.
• Ability to communicate in a foreign language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive comprehensive communications strategies for campaigns in coordination with national union staff and affiliates.
• Draft communications plans with measurable goals, messaging, tactics, and timelines.
• Draft campaign messaging and talking points.
• Draft campaign materials including leaflets, brochures, mail pieces, social content, scripts, and videos.
• Drive earned media through press events; draft op-eds and letters.
• Develop online campaigns that engage members using websites, email, social media, and texting.
• Train staff and affiliates on messages, tools, and best practices.
• Support worker mobilization and outreach for campaigns.
• Enhance communications capacity of affiliates.
• Perform other duties to support the department.

Skills

Creative strategy

Earned media

Digital campaigns

Adobe Creative Suite

Written communications

Campaign messaging

Data analysis

Project management

Deadline management

Independent work

Foreign language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Labor relations

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS platforms

Email tools

Social media platforms

Video editing tools

Job description

The Fairness Project is seeking a skilled communications professional to lead the strategy and execution of campaigns across organizing, contract, legislative, and political priorities. The role involves creating print, digital, and press materials, videos, and training for staff and affiliates.

You will work with national and affiliate teams, volunteers, and members to drive messaging, campaigns, and outreach, including rapid response under tight deadlines and irregular hours.