Senior Communications Strategist, Reproductive FreedomNew

American Civil Liberties Union

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid

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About the position

The ACLU is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist for Reproductive Freedom to join its Communications & Marketing Department. This full-time position will be based in either New York, NY or Washington, DC, and involves a hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance two days a week. The strategist will develop and execute communications strategies that promote the ACLU's work on reproductive freedom, collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to enhance the organization's messaging and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Create multi-faceted communications strategies on civil liberties and civil rights issues.
• Develop and implement organizational communications strategies to enhance ACLU's brand recognition.
• Determine effective spokespeople for disseminating ACLU messages.
• Develop communications plans including goals, audience definitions, and media relations strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to shape messaging for ACLU initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with key media personnel to increase coverage of ACLU issues.
• Identify needs for digital content and collaborate with teams to produce materials.
• Respond to breaking news events with sensitivity and judgment.
• Create and refine various communications content including press releases and social media posts.
• Develop and pitch feature stories to media outlets.
• Prepare spokespeople for media appearances.
• Conceptualize and produce video content related to civil liberties issues.
• Guide affiliates in developing communications materials and strategies.

Requirements

• Significant experience in media, strategic communications, journalism, content creation, digital communications, and public relations.
• Experience in issue-based advocacy and public awareness campaigns.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate persuasively in writing and verbally to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with media and cultivating journalist relationships.
• Proven judgment in breaking news and rapid response situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Associated Press style.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in reproductive rights advocacy.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave and gender-affirming care.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Annual professional development funds and internal workshops.