Strategic Communications & Policy Leader (Hybrid)

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

27 days vacation

401(k) contribution

Parental leave

Job summary

Build Up Justice NYC is seeking a Communications & Policy Manager to lead our communications, media relations, and policy advocacy, translating legal work and client stories into compelling narratives. You will work with leadership and program staff to raise visibility and support fundraising and advocacy goals.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, you will manage media outreach, draft press materials, monitor policy developments, and represent BUJNYC in coalitions.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in communications, media relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, or a related field; experience in both communications and policy is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing communications or media strategies, pitching reporters, and securing media coverage
• Experience researching and analyzing public policy, legislation, regulations, or issues affecting low-income communities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BUJNYC’s communications strategy, including messaging, media relations, public education, and communications priorities
• Serve as BUJNYC's primary media contact, cultivating relationships with reporters, responding to inquiries, and securing media coverage that highlights the organization's expertise and impact
• Draft and oversee communications materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, articles, website content, social media content, email communications, impact report, fact sheets, flyers and other printed materials as needed
• Identify opportunities to elevate BUJNYC leadership, and staff as subject-matter experts and prepare them for media interviews and public appearances
• Collaborate with program staff to develop communications that leverage client stories, data, and legal developments while ensuring consistent organizational messaging and client confidentiality
• Track and analyze website, social media, and communications metrics to evaluate performance and inform communications strategies; and
• Other related projects as requested
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, judicial, and policy developments affecting low-income New Yorkers and BUJNYC's work
• Research and develop policy positions and advocacy strategies in collaboration with BUJNYC leadership, attorneys, and program staff
• Draft policy briefs, testimony, comment letters, legislative summaries, talking points, and other advocacy materials
• Represent BUJNYC in coalition meetings and advocacy efforts, working with coalition partners to develop joint testimony, public comments, and other policy and advocacy materials
• Build relationships with policymakers, government agencies, advocacy organizations, community partners, and coalition members; and
• Other related projects as requested

Skills

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Organizational skills

Discretion

Self-directed

Storytelling

Nonprofit experience

Tools

Hootsuite

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Constant Contact

Job description

Build Up Justice NYC is seeking a Communications & Policy Manager to lead our communications, media relations, and policy advocacy, translating legal work and client stories into compelling narratives. You will work with leadership and program staff to raise visibility and support fundraising and advocacy goals.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Communications, you will manage media outreach, draft press materials, monitor policy developments, and represent BUJNYC in coalitions.