Communications Associate - Coordinator

August 9

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Americans for Financial Reform

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Nonpartisan, nonprofit coalition working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical financial system.

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Description

• Monitor news flow in key areas of AFR interest and circulate to task forces, and stay abreast of developments in these areas; • Write and edit news releases, op-eds and other materials for public consumption; disseminate to media and organizational partners; • Build relationships with journalists covering AFR issues and broker conversations with policy and campaigns staff and assist AFR staff in preparing for media interviews; • Contribute to building and maintaining AFR coalition by assisting organizational partners with media work; • Build, maintain, and audit media lists; • Update website to reflect AFR media presence and prepare media highlights; • Contribute, as needed, to special research projects and events; • Work with other staff to execute integrated communications strategy; • Assist and, when necessary, stand in for the Communications Director, internally and externally in working with the AFR coalition

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to economic and racial justice; • Excellent written and oral communications skills; • Eagerness to learn about financial regulation (consumer protection, private equity, financial stability, housing, and others); existing knowledge of these issues a plus; • High levels of organization and attention to detail; • Strong strategic thinking • The ability to work well with a team and with diverse staff and partners; • At least two years of experience in communications, issue advocacy, or organizing; • Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to accommodate media; • Knowledge of media distribution and monitoring platforms (Cision), website software (WordPress), Google Workspace suite; • Experience in journalism a plus; • Existing relationships with reporters and TV bookers a plus

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.