Senior Communications Strategist - Red Cypress Consulting (New Orleans, LA)

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Julien Burns

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Mar 23, 2020, 5:52:00 PM3/23/20
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About Red Cypress

Red Cypress Consulting is a boutique strategic consulting firm that works with progressive nonprofits, foundations and political organizations to communicate more effectively, leverage digital technology more fully and win their campaigns. Red Cypress’s portfolio is split between local and national/international projects and uses a business model that acknowledges the disparity in resources between local and non-local groups and uses tiered pricing to subsidize providing cutting edge digital and communications support to groups in Louisiana that otherwise would not be able to afford it.


Job Description


Job type: Full-time

Compensation: $72 - $80k plus commission and profit-sharing


Red Cypress Consulting seeks a Senior Communications Strategist to support its clients in getting their message out and winning progressive change. The Senior Communications Strategist will lead Red Cypress' work with national media and serve as an expert adviser internally and externally on using public relations as a tool for advocacy and campaigning. This is an ideal position for an ambitious strategic thinker looking for a high-growth opportunity with a fast-paced, young company.


Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Principal to grow and strengthen Red Cypress’ public relations and strategic communications practice

  • Lead strategy development processes and work with project managers and other Red Cypress team members to proactively propose creative strategies to help clients achieve their organizational goals

  • Build press lists manage media relationships, pitch stories and coordinate interviews on behalf of clients

  • Draft and review press releases, statements, messaging memos and other key written deliverables

  • Manage client social media accounts and websites, including drafting and publishing content

  • Manage project timelines and internal project management systems

  • Provide hands-on support and training to clients in communications best practices

  • Draft and edit reports and slide decks with strategic recommendations for clients



Required Qualifications

  • Excellent writing skills

  • Strong research skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience running national media campaigns

  • Experience building deep relationships with both local and national reporters

  • Ability to think strategically

  • Ability to work on tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

  • College degree or comparable work experience

  • Deeply held progressive values and passion for social justice



Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with community organizing, activism and/or policy advocacy

  • Experience developing communications strategies and advancing strategic narratives

  • Experience with project management tools and practices

  • Deep understanding of anti-racism and anti-racist practices

  • Spanish fluency



Equity is at the heart of Red Cypress Consulting. From the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building, we are committed to investing in New Orleans and creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Native New Orleanians, women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people of any religion or nationality and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and Red Cypress Consulting is committed to helping staff develop and grow.


To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Julien Burns at jul...@redcypressconsulting.com.


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