Communications Manager

What You'll Do

The Communications Manager will manage WEC's key relationships with media consultants and journalists across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. The Communications Manager will play a key role in supporting WEC's communications strategies by crafting compelling narratives and pitching stories to journalists that advance WEC's mission. This includes drafting bilingual press materials, developing press strategies, managing media relationships across multiple geographies, and coordinating interviews that elevate the thought leadership of WEC and our partners. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Communications and Programs teams to create tailored media strategies for on-the-ground partners, support special initiatives, and ensure timely updates that maintain accurate data.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated self-starter who understands the transformative power of narrative and storytelling and who wants to use their skills to expand WEC's reach and amplify the mission-critical work of our partners.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Media Relations and Press Management:

• Contribute to overall communications strategies and tactics with a focus on shaping strong narratives and pitching stories to reporters and journalists that further WEC's mission
• Draft press releases, talking points, memos, op-eds, and other communications materials as needed in both English and Spanish
• Design and develop press strategies and materials, including press kits and events
• Serve as one of WEC's contacts for the press across the United States and Latin America
• Coordinate press interviews for WEC principals and partners, as needed

Project Management and Partnership Support:

• In collaboration with the Communications and Programs teams, work with partners on the ground to develop media strategy and create materials specifically tailored to their needs
• Support partner organizations in an effort to improve their press and media reach
• Support special projects, such as media grants, foreign delegations, and other initiatives as assigned
• Ensure timely updates to press clip trackers using tracking systems (e.g., Critical Mention, Google Alerts), maintaining up-to-date records of media coverage
• Maintain updated press lists, including contact information and beats for key journalists and media outlets

Who You'll Work With

• You will report to the Director of Strategy & Communications
• You will frequently collaborate with other members of the Communications team including Directors, Managers, Associate Directors, and Coordinators
• You will partner closely with teams across the organization including: Policy and Programs teams

A Note to Potential Candidates Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Please note that part of the selection process will be conducted in Spanish.

Please apply if you are:

• Proactive and entrepreneurial, someone who brings passion and drive, and is not afraid to take risks
• A multi-tasker and proactive prioritizer, someone who is energized by working on many things at once, yet able to sort through the important from the unimportant
• Humble but with a strong sense of self and the ability to hold others accountable to achieve goals

Additional qualifications include:

• Excellent communicator in Spanish and English with the ability to communicate with depth and nuance in writing and conversation in both languages (Please note that this is a required skill). We will also consider candidates with bi-lingual fluency across English and Portuguese
• At least 5 years of experience in communications work aimed at pushing policy, political, or cultural progress. This can include:
  • supporting litigation, community organizing, coalition work, and/or other defensive actions
  • helping to influence public opinion and catalyzing action on issues of reproductive health/rights/justice or social justice more generally at a social sector organization or agency
  • prior work on Capitol Hill or supporting communications for a U.S. based political campaign (local, state, or federal)
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a knack for creative and engaging copywriting, and an eagle eye for editing
• A keen understanding of how to reach different audiences, especially when using persuasive messaging, and be efficient in finding different angles to capture press interest
• Strong virtual communication, collaboration, and flexibility: ​efficiency and comfort with technology, including Slack, Google Suite, CRMs; responsiveness via email and WhatsApp, and willingness to participate in weekly group calls or as needed
• High attention to detail, effective follow through, and comfortable multitasking and managing many projects simultaneously, and under tight deadlines
• A learning orientation that demonstrates openness to continuous improvement and adaptability and an ability to thrive in a feedback-driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with and respect people of different cultures and viewpoints
• Passion for making a difference; a growth mindset, can-do attitude, versatility, and openness to engaging in a spectrum of our work

The above job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The incoming Communications Manager may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Employment Status

Full-time (40 hours), Exempt.

Flexible Work Environment

Women's Equality Center is a flexible/remote working environment, with team members working across the United States and Latin America. However, this is a U.S.-based position and U.S. work authorization is required.

Travel

The Communications Manager will be expected to travel (including internationally), up to 25% of the time, some of which may occur over weekends or holidays.

New Venture Fund Careers

Women's Equality Center is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

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