Communications Director : Florida

Florida AFL-CIO

Communications Director

Based in Tallahassee, FL

The Communications Director reports directly to the President of the Florida AFL-CIO. The position is salaried, overtime exempt; Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 based on qualifications and experience. Medical, dental, eye care; generous personal leave; retirement benefits. The position is based out of the Florida AFL-CIO office in Tallahassee, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the President and Director of Politics and Public Policy to lead the development, organization and implementation of the Florida AFL-CIO strategic communications plans and infrastructure.
• Manage, create, review, and write all publications disseminated by the organization.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, as directed by the President.
• Maintain close relationships with statewide and local press and lead the planning and execution of major press events.
• Compile research, briefs, presentations for local and statewide issue, legislative and electoral campaigns.
• Work in cooperation with the national AFL-CIO Communications Department to plan state media events, press and digital campaigns.
• Work with vendors to create promotional print, digital, mail, and video content.
• Develop member storytelling for local and statewide campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Present media and communications trainings for union members, Central Labor Councils, local unions, and allied organizations.
• Drafting and placement coordination of op-eds, letters to the editor and other earned media placements/features.
• Maintain and develop content for the organization’s website and blog.
• Leading in the development of and implementation of organizational and campaign email and texting campaigns.
• Leading the development and design of digital content and managing engagement across numerous social media channels.
• Serve as the point of contact for all staff computers, phones, and IT related issues for the organization.
• All other duties as assigned by the President.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Communications or another related field.
• 3-5 years of related work experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills;
• Understanding of labor campaign communications strategies;
• Designing and implementing digital and social media strategies;
• Knowledge of paid media strategy and experience creating effective paid media;
• Experience in framing messaging for specific audiences and creating materials for those audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines;
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, professional environment and have a professional demeanor.
• Able to demonstrate considerable knowledge of Florida legislative and electoral processes. Proficiency in the production of digital, print, and video materials.
• Experience working with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, WordPress, NGP VAN/LAN and Action Network

Preferred skills:

• Ability to speak and write Spanish.

Start Date: As soon as possible

To Apply
Résumés and cover letters should be emailed to Helen Parker, Executive Assistant, FL AFL-CIO – hparker@flaflcio.org.

Cut-off Date for Submission: Friday, May 17th, 2019 by close of business.