Communications Director
About the Center for Popular Democracy
The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) promotes equity, opportunity, and a dynamic democracy in partnership with innovative base-building organizations, organizing networks and alliances, and progressive unions across the country. CPD builds the strength and capacity of democratic organizations to envision and advance a pro-worker, pro-immigrant, racial and economic justice agenda.
About the Position
CPD is seeking a full-time Director of Communications to work closely with our Press Secretary on earned media and other communications work on a wide range of economic, racial and immigrant justice campaigns, and to help us to build an effective communications department and program. He or she will also look to create opportunities to provide technical assistance/support to our partner organizations.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5-10 years of relevant experience with communications including supervision, developing and placing stories in national and local earned media, be deeply committed to fostering democratic participation and developing spokespeople from diverse constituencies, and have excellent writing and editing skills. He or she will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle a heavy workload.
Job Responsibilities
The Director of Communications is responsible for the following:
- Serving as a key media strategist and practitioner for CPD’s national campaigns for economic and social justice, including proactively developing strategies, op-eds, news releases, relationships with media outlets, and spokespeople;
- Managing communications planning and materials development for multiple competing campaigns;
- Helping to guilde CPD’s Development and Communications Department, helping to design and systematize all aspects of CPD’s communications work;
- Drafting and editing communications materials for CPD;
- Helping to develop and drive strategy to establish the organization’s traditional and new media presence;
- Developing strong systems/protocols on each of the above and providing technical assistance to partner organizations to enhance their existing development and communications strategies.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have impeccable writing and project management skills. You should have:
- A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders;
- Experience managing multiple projects and ability to supervise staff, consultants, and volunteers;
- Strong writing skills and extensive experience doing communications work including successful and entrepreneurial earned media work; and
- A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles.
Applicants will ideally, though not necessarily, be based in New York or Washington, D.C.
At least 5-10 years of relevant experience. Generous salary and benefits package, depending on experience.
CPD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community.
