Communications Manager

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Title: Communications Manager

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Office located in Sacramento, CA

The Communications Manager will create and implement a comprehensive media and public relations strategy that capitalizes on CAIR-SVCC's expertise and enhances CAIR's image within key constituencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated, organization wide strategic media and public relations plan that will allow CAIR-SVCC to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted audiences, including the media, public officials and key influencers
• Serve as lead point person on media interactions (editors, reporters, producers and other media professionals) and actively cultivate and manage media relationships
• Manage CAIR-SVCC's social media vision and strategy
• Oversee strategic initiatives to target and engage activists, allies, and Muslim community members across all digital channels
• Draft and edit all external communications including press statements/releases, fact sheets, e-mails, e-newsletters and action alerts
• Pitch and secure stories to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance including CAIR-SVCC's programs, special events, public announcements, and other projects
• Review, edit, and proofread CAIR-CA publications including the annual report and other various reports
• Serves as situation management and crisis communication leader and updates organizational crisis management plan as necessary
• Manage and speak at various press conferences and events; prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material
• Manage and maintain CAIR-SVCC website with updated content
• Represent CAIR-SVCC through public speaking and community engagements
• Supervise Communications team including Social Media Manager in day-to-day tasks and projects
• Conduct media trainings for staff and community members
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred -- in the field of Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
• 3-5 years of work experience in a communications/public relations role
• Experience working with media as an on-the-record spokesperson
• Ability to delegate and supervise department staff
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Foundational understanding of design and visual elements and how to create simple yet effective graphics is necessary
• Experience managing and writing copy for social media is necessary
• Familiarity in communicating with the Muslim community is a plus
• Experience with Canva, Adobe photoshop/In-Design/Illustrator, or other graphic design programs is a plus
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical level
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Experience working with the American Muslim Community
  
  

Other

• Evenings, weekends may be required.
  
  

Benefits

• Fully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents
• Paid time off for incoming staff includes: 12 Paid vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 sick days
• IRA matching program
• Professional development budget
  
  

Performance Review

Please note that all new employees go through a background check and a 90-day introductory period.

CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer

Salary: $68000 - $75000 per year

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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