Communications Specialist : District of Columbia
Communications Specialist
Based in Washington, DC
LIUNA is seeking a communications specialist to join a department dedicated to building LIUNA’s visibility with the news media and using communications to engage members in political and organizing efforts.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-impact materials that inform, educate and persuade on LIUNA’s key issues.
- Write news media materials, including op-eds, news releases and fact sheets.
- Identify opportunities to increase LIUNA’s visibility with news media.
- Maintain news media lists and databases.
- Develop talking points and background information to prepare staff for news media interviews.
- Help build communications capacity with LIUNA affiliates by providing assistance to Local Unions.
- Assist with daily news clip research and distribution.
- Distribute LIUNA communications by fax blast and email blast.
- Assist with updates to LIUNA website.
- Assist with set up for LIUNA affiliate robocall and text message blasts.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain focus while juggling multiple deadlines.
- Critical thinker with the ability to work strategically
- Energetic, enthusiastic and able to occasionally work irregular hours and travel.
- At least three years of work experience.
- Preferably a familiarity with unions and / or other progressive organizations.
Position is based in Washington, DC.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply with a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Lisa Martin at lmartin@liuna.org.
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