JOB: Communications and Spanish Language Media Associate - Virginia

[an...@progressva.org]

Progress Virginia and our sister organization, Progress Virginia Education Fund, are looking for a communications associate and Spanish language media specialist to join our team. The person we're looking for will have excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish, familiarity with social media platforms, and the ability to handle multiple fast-moving projects.

Progress Virginia is a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. We provide a strong, credible voice for advancing progressive values and solutions to critical community problems. But we don't do that on our own--we work as a communications team for the entire progressive community.

 

What you'll do:

• Establish and grow Progress Virginia's relationship with and presence in Spanish-language media outlets
• Develop and execute creative communications strategies in both English and Spanish, including social media, writing press releases, pitching stories, maintaining media databases, and cultivating media contacts
• Work with partners to identify, train, and pitch spokespeople
• Serve as a communications advisor to Progress Virginia's allies and partners
• Create and respond to earned media opportunities
• Execute rapid response strategies on key issues
• Research as assigned
• Travel around the commonwealth, as needed

 

What we're looking for:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Commitment to progressive values and policies
• Passion for politics and social change
• A strong sense for identifying and capitalizing on emerging stories
• A creative mind, flexibility, and a sense of humor
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, sudden deadlines, and curveballs
• Comfort and ability to work remotely and to set and meet deadlines
• Experience creating and driving compelling online content

 

Details:

Location: Progress Virginia operates a virtual office. Candidates should expect to work from home (in Virginia), while spending significant time in Northern Virginia and Richmond (sometimes on short notice).

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Timing: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis so don't delay in applying.

Ninja warrior skills: Optional

 

To Apply:

Email a resume, cover letter, writing sample (in English or Spanish), and salary requirements to jo...@progressva.org. If we find your skills match those of the position, we will contact you for an interview.