Communications Position for Non-Profit Organization
jo...@bhstrategiesllc.com
The Firm:
Berger Hirschberg Strategies is NYC & Washington DC’s premier non-profit development firm Democratic political fundraising and. Our clients include Non-Profit Organizations, Senators, Governors and Congressmen. Founded by Stephanie Berger and Rachel Hirschberg – two of the nation’s leading strategists in the public policy arena today – Berger Hirschberg Strategies works with clients to develop the strategies they need to fundraise effectively and advocate for progressive causes and candidates. Our multi-tiered approach to securing financial capital has helped us generate remarkable success for our clients.
The Position:
BHS seeks a Communications Specialist for one of our non-profit clients. This candidate will need to have progressive public relations experience, both regionally and nationally. The candidate should be an energetic individual, contributor in the area of Communications and plan to be an integral part of the non-profit client’s team. He/she will have responsibility for development and execution of communications programs and initiatives to maximize awareness and understanding in line with the organization’s strategy. He/she will understand and maintain relationships between both local and national press (TV, radio, web), as well as internal key stakeholders within BHS. He/she will assist, work in tandem, or complete projects independently with/for the non-profit’s President, Development and program staff and Board of Directors.
You are:
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Collaborative
- Strategic
- A team-player
You will:
- Support and provide Communications insight into the strategic direction for the development of all press materials for public consumption that are designed to project a favorable image of the organization
- Develop all communication materials
- Support and work with local and national media on policy campaigns, as well as a public event
- Produce both press materials (i.e. press release, pitch letters, FAQs, talking points, etc.) for use on nationwide state and local initiatives
- Provide direction, guidance and assistance to BHS and the non-profit client’s staff in preparing speeches, letters, and articles intended for public delivery
- Draft reports, proposals, briefs, and PowerPoint decks, etc. for partnership presentations, opportunities, and more
- Pitch stories to media and form relationships with journalists for future needs
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts within a range of print, broadcast, and electronic media outlets
- Manage and respond to media inquiries pertaining to our programs and campaigns
- Pitch proactively to media for core organization initiatives
- Monitor media impressions and metrics for core initiatives
You need:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or work experience in a related field strongly preferred with 5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated creativity in branding and messaging
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing media monitoring tools
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently