Communications Director

July 24

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Economic Security Project

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Economic Security Project is an ideas advocacy organization that builds economic power for all Americans.

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Description

• Spearhead communication initiatives that elevate ESP as a leader in the progressive economic space • Craft and implement communication strategies targeting ESP's key audiences • Cultivate thought leaders, and amplify ESP's brand through earned, social and paid media platforms • Manage a team of three and reports to the VP of Communications and External Affairs • Drive high-impact media relations strategies by securing placements in national, state, and local news outlets • Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to achieve communications objectives • Engage media in ESP’s robust events calendar and coordinate with the events team

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience leading communications, public affairs, or another field related to the role (media relations, journalism, etc.) • Strong knowledge of the evolving media industry and how to maximize existing media contacts/relationships to advance stories • Strategic thinking - able to understand public policies, business, and political strategies and distill them into simple, compelling storylines • Writing abilities - excellent writer and storyteller, proofreading, editing, and creative writing • Experience leading 360 communications campaigns across earned, paid and digital platforms and leveraging digital storytelling to advance narratives • Previous experience managing communication strategies and working with organizational stakeholders • Fast-paced & nimble - able to handle high-pressure and complicated situations with poise • Collaborative & proactive leadership - ability to lead and take initiative confidently while also taking direction well as part of a collaborative team across a remote-first environment • Previous experience managing and mentoring staff and a small team • Creative, innovative and entrepreneurial in landing media and digital stories in a fastly changing media environment

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with premiums fully covered for employees and their dependents • Worker’s Compensation • Long and short term disability insurance • Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum • 401K with up to a 4% match • Full office closures for Summer & Winter breaks • PTO: 136 vacation hours, 80 sick leave hours, 9 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave • 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of full-time service • Connectivity and home office stipends, and wellness use bonuses (taxable) • Annual professional development budget • Organization-provided computer or $50/month bonus for employees who choose to use their own • Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts