Communications Director
RedBalloon, Boise, ID, United States
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Executive Vice President, the Communications Director promotes Idaho Family Policy Center’s mission and priorities by crafting strategic communications that engage supporters and influence public debate. This role manages email and mail marketing, news media relations, and social media while supporting internal messaging and legislative advocacy efforts.
Responsibilities Constituent Communications (20%)
Draft, edit, and schedule mail and email marketing communications
Track mail and email analytics for Idaho Family Policy Center
Press Communications (20%)
Collaborate with the policy, legal center, and operations teams to draft and distribute media statements, story and interview pitches, and press releases
Build and nurture relationships with news media journalists, editors, and bookers
Seek corrections to news article with inaccurate reporting
Track media mentions of Idaho Family Policy Center
Social Media Communications (20%)
Grow social media following and engagement
Organize and oversee social media content
Track social media analytics for Idaho Family Policy Center
Internal Communications (10%)
Provide communications updates and support for the IFPC Team
Monitor legislative testimony to archive, clip, and distribute through social media and email
Assist the policy team in preparing talking points, communications guides, legal helpsheets, one-pagers to train legislators on key legislative priorities
Miscellaneous tasks and office support (10%)
Provide support for IFPC events and public training, including planning, logistics, set up, and tear down
Assist with office operations, including CRM management
Other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Vice President
Qualifications
Proven track record in public policy communications or political campaign communications
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, etc.), Canva, and/or similar creative software
Strong attention to branding and messaging consistency
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a pertinent field of study such as political science, journalism, theology, philosophy or government
Understands biblical worldview application to public policy and messaging
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Responsibilities Constituent Communications (20%)
Draft, edit, and schedule mail and email marketing communications
Track mail and email analytics for Idaho Family Policy Center
Press Communications (20%)
Collaborate with the policy, legal center, and operations teams to draft and distribute media statements, story and interview pitches, and press releases
Build and nurture relationships with news media journalists, editors, and bookers
Seek corrections to news article with inaccurate reporting
Track media mentions of Idaho Family Policy Center
Social Media Communications (20%)
Grow social media following and engagement
Organize and oversee social media content
Track social media analytics for Idaho Family Policy Center
Internal Communications (10%)
Provide communications updates and support for the IFPC Team
Monitor legislative testimony to archive, clip, and distribute through social media and email
Assist the policy team in preparing talking points, communications guides, legal helpsheets, one-pagers to train legislators on key legislative priorities
Miscellaneous tasks and office support (10%)
Provide support for IFPC events and public training, including planning, logistics, set up, and tear down
Assist with office operations, including CRM management
Other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Vice President
Qualifications
Proven track record in public policy communications or political campaign communications
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, etc.), Canva, and/or similar creative software
Strong attention to branding and messaging consistency
Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a pertinent field of study such as political science, journalism, theology, philosophy or government
Understands biblical worldview application to public policy and messaging
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