Digital campaigner for progressive communications NGO (Seattle)

[Nicole Lampe]

Resource Media is working to create a more equitable, sustainable world, and we’re looking for a passionate digital campaigner to join our Seattle office. We’re seeking someone that is motivated by social justice, and excited to harness the power of communications and community to create change. You should know what it means to tell a good story, from the Twitterverse to the New York Times, and understand the tools available to share it.

We are a mission-driven nonprofit PR firm with a unique point of view. We provide communications services to a variety of progressive groups, but also operate independently or in coalition when we see unmet needs in the movement. We work on issues that impact the health of people and planet, from climate change to clean energy, family planning to food and farms. Some of our current projects include La Madre Tierra, Women at the Center and Clean Energy Access.

Our ideal candidate has a background in digital communications or organizing, and is comfortable communicating across differences. You should understand how to plan and execute online campaigns, and how to evaluate their success.

Resource Media values a diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBT persons, and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Help plan and implement campaigns across a range of platforms (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to reach broad constituencies, lift up new voices, and engage supporters.
• Produce multimedia content using tools like Exposure, Photosnack or iMovie.
• Help build and maintain simple WordPress websites (basic web development skills are highly desirable, but not required.)
• Prepare traditional and digital media materials such as press releases, fact sheets, tweets, Facebook posts, blog posts, slideshows, presentations, graphics, and opinion editorials.
• Manage Resource Media and/or clients’ social media accounts, and report on results.
• Track news about our issues, and brainstorm story or outreach ideas that help people connect with our causes.
• Pitch stories to reporters or bloggers
• Compile and analyze media coverage using Google Alerts, Meltwater, Lexis Nexis, and Crimson Hexagon (we can provide training).
• Build and maintain media lists using Meltwater (we can provide training).
• Serve as a thought partner and support staff to colleagues across a range of issues and offices.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Understands the basic elements of effective communications, and knows how to tell a good story.
• Familiarity with email campaign platforms (Mailchimp, Salsa, Vertical Response, etc.), and email strategy
• Experience using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Ability to build and maintain basic WordPress websites highly desirable.
• Skilled at writing for a variety of media, and manipulating images using tools like Photoshop or PicMonkey.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort with (or willingness to learn) Google Docs, Slack, and Dropbox.
• Experience with research and reporting, ideally using tools like Google News, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Lexis Nexis.
• Communicates openly and honestly. Respects and supports team members.
• Returns requests for help or information promptly, and asks for clarification or guidance when needed.
• Can identify as well as solve problems.
• Brings ideas, energy and a sense of humor to the work.

To Apply

This position is located in Seattle, and will work with colleagues throughout the country. Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs (at) resource-media.org describing your relevant background and experience. Learn more about our work at www.resource-media.org. If you have questions about this position, please send an email to jobs (at) resource-media.org with “Questions about Digital Campaign Coordinator job” in the subject line, and someone from the hiring committee will reply.