Senior Communications Strategist
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is the countrys first and foremost civil and human rights law organization. LDFs mission is to achieve racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education in the areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation.
Overview
The Senior Communications Strategist is the subject matter expert and primary author responsible for conceptualizing and developing communications tactics, strategies, and products that amplify the Legal Defense Funds brand, work, and goals within a specific pillar or program area. This positions work will focus on the Thurgood Marshall Institute (TMI) as the program area. The Senior Communications Strategist must proactively advance strategies and content, and drive Communications work for the Thurgood Marshall Institute using strong independent judgment. They are expected to propose ideas for content, campaigns, and narrative shaping to advance LDFs work and objectives for the Institute. As subject-area experts, they will also independently advise on messaging accuracy and alignment within their pillar or program areas, and, as senior Editorial/Narrative team members, they will mentor new and/or more junior team members on best practices. Duties And Responsibilities
Develop and execute statements, press releases, op-eds, issue-related talking points, messaging, and journalistic editorial content (for LDFs original content spaces (Substack, digital OC space, and print magazine) and the archival website Recollection). Shepherd writing projects approved by Editorial Directors from start to finish: from development, editing, and approval to publication. Assist researchers, archivists, and program team colleagues with written communications strategy. Work with the Digital, Media Relations, and Marketing & Brand divisions to guide content creation and develop appropriate internal and external tactics. Provide rapid response support as issues and events warrant. Spearhead the narrative strategy and strategic communications vision for the designated pillar or program area in collaboration with Editorial Directors, including but not limited to: building affirmative messaging, countering misinformation, and other narrative shaping outputs, conceiving, developing, and executing relevant campaign plans and projects, including long-term strategic plans, and shaping LDFs communications outputs related to the pillar or program area. Participate in key internal and coalition meetings as communications subject matter expert. Lead members of the Communications team in understanding the priorities of a specific pillar or program area and how to direct work. Curate relationships with relevant external organizations and networks. Meet and strategize with key internal stakeholders to map out pillar or program priorities, needs, and outputs in a shifting landscape. Proactively follow current events, monitor trends, and identify emerging issues. Oversee other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position. Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Policy, History, or a related field is required, Masters preferred. Five (5) to eight (8) years of work experience in strategic communications in a public affairs, advocacy, or social change environment. Ability to translate complex racial justice issues into accessible narratives for diverse audiences. Exceptional writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling skills across formats, including press releases, long-form editorial, and digital content. Experience with digital distribution methods, including websites, podcasts, and email newsletters, is a strong plus. Experience with evidence-based storytelling in a research institution, academic, or archival setting strongly preferred. Experience working across departments to align strategy. Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF. Hourly Range
The Hourly Range For This Position is: New York: $36.53 - $48.07 Washington, DC: $35.00 - $48.07 Atlanta: $31.54 - $47.31 This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and LDF may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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The Senior Communications Strategist is the subject matter expert and primary author responsible for conceptualizing and developing communications tactics, strategies, and products that amplify the Legal Defense Funds brand, work, and goals within a specific pillar or program area. This positions work will focus on the Thurgood Marshall Institute (TMI) as the program area. The Senior Communications Strategist must proactively advance strategies and content, and drive Communications work for the Thurgood Marshall Institute using strong independent judgment. They are expected to propose ideas for content, campaigns, and narrative shaping to advance LDFs work and objectives for the Institute. As subject-area experts, they will also independently advise on messaging accuracy and alignment within their pillar or program areas, and, as senior Editorial/Narrative team members, they will mentor new and/or more junior team members on best practices. Duties And Responsibilities
Develop and execute statements, press releases, op-eds, issue-related talking points, messaging, and journalistic editorial content (for LDFs original content spaces (Substack, digital OC space, and print magazine) and the archival website Recollection). Shepherd writing projects approved by Editorial Directors from start to finish: from development, editing, and approval to publication. Assist researchers, archivists, and program team colleagues with written communications strategy. Work with the Digital, Media Relations, and Marketing & Brand divisions to guide content creation and develop appropriate internal and external tactics. Provide rapid response support as issues and events warrant. Spearhead the narrative strategy and strategic communications vision for the designated pillar or program area in collaboration with Editorial Directors, including but not limited to: building affirmative messaging, countering misinformation, and other narrative shaping outputs, conceiving, developing, and executing relevant campaign plans and projects, including long-term strategic plans, and shaping LDFs communications outputs related to the pillar or program area. Participate in key internal and coalition meetings as communications subject matter expert. Lead members of the Communications team in understanding the priorities of a specific pillar or program area and how to direct work. Curate relationships with relevant external organizations and networks. Meet and strategize with key internal stakeholders to map out pillar or program priorities, needs, and outputs in a shifting landscape. Proactively follow current events, monitor trends, and identify emerging issues. Oversee other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position. Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Policy, History, or a related field is required, Masters preferred. Five (5) to eight (8) years of work experience in strategic communications in a public affairs, advocacy, or social change environment. Ability to translate complex racial justice issues into accessible narratives for diverse audiences. Exceptional writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling skills across formats, including press releases, long-form editorial, and digital content. Experience with digital distribution methods, including websites, podcasts, and email newsletters, is a strong plus. Experience with evidence-based storytelling in a research institution, academic, or archival setting strongly preferred. Experience working across departments to align strategy. Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF. Hourly Range
The Hourly Range For This Position is: New York: $36.53 - $48.07 Washington, DC: $35.00 - $48.07 Atlanta: $31.54 - $47.31 This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and LDF may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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