Senior Communications Strategist, Reproductive Freedom

American Civil Liberties Union • New York, NY

430d • $132,566 - $132,566 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU is seeking a Senior Communications Strategist for Reproductive Freedom to develop and execute communications strategies that advance the organization's work on reproductive rights. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various teams to engage target audiences, secure media coverage, and create impactful content that illustrates the ACLU's mission and initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in media, strategic communications, journalism, content creation, digital communications, and public relations.
• Experience in issue-based advocacy and public awareness campaigns.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate persuasively in writing and verbally to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with media and cultivating journalist relationships.
• Proven judgment in breaking news and rapid response situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Associated Press style.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reproductive rights advocacy.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create multi-faceted communications strategies on civil liberties and civil rights issues.
• Develop and implement organizational communications strategies to enhance ACLU's brand recognition.
• Strategize on effective spokespeople for disseminating ACLU messages.
• Develop comprehensive communications plans including goals, audience definitions, and media relations strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to shape messaging for ACLU initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with key media personnel to increase coverage of ACLU issues.
• Identify needs for digital content and collaborate with teams to produce materials.
• Respond to breaking news events with sensitivity and judgment.
• Create and refine various communications content including press releases and social media posts.
• Pitch feature stories and prepare spokespeople for media appearances.
• Conceptualize and produce video content related to civil liberties and civil rights issues.
• Provide guidance to affiliates on communications materials and strategy.

Benefits

• Generous paid-time off policy.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave and gender-affirming care support.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Annual professional development funds and internal workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed