Los Angeles Communications Specialist

[Tim Bowler]

 

Communications Specialist

LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy for all. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment. For more information about LAANE, see www.laane.org.

Position Description:

• Develop and implement communications strategies for one or more campaigns
• Write, edit and curate website and social media content
• Plan and execute media events
• Place stories in mainstream, independent, and online media sources
• Write press advisories, releases, pitches and other materials for media
• Create internal and external materials for campaigns, including talking points, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Train spokespeople for political hearings and media events
• Photograph campaign events
• Create content for e-blasts
• Collaborate with and support dynamic communications and campaign teams

Qualifications

·         Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field and/or 3-5 years relevant experience; advanced training may substitute for some experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communications campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to craft messages for multiple audiences

·         Experience in media relations, including writing media materials

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience working with social media and digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Word Press, etc.
• Experience with basic design of communications and outreach materials, including fliers/brochures, fact sheets, FAQs, etc. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to anticipate needs and plan accordingly, coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to the needs and concerns of working families
• Bilingual (written and conversational) in Spanish preferred but not required
• Knowledge/experience with any of these items is a plus: Word Press, Adobe Creative Suite, SLR camera and/or video editing skills a plus

 

Compensation and application process

 

Starting salary DOQ; full health benefits; 401K; generous time off; and annual salary increases.  Send resume and cover letter (emailed as one document) to gpal...@laane.org. No phone calls; only best-qualified applicants will receive response. People of color, and LGBTQ candidates encouraged to apply.