Job Opening: Press Officer - Corporate Accountability International Boston

[Gabrielle Núñez Corporate Accountability International]

Press Officer

Since 1977, Corporate Accountability International has successfully
challenged corporations like Nestlé, General Electric, and Philip
Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten human rights, public
health, the environment and our democracy.

The organization is expanding—and leading campaigns challenging some
of the world’s most powerful industries, including food and
agriculture, water, and big tobacco. Think Outside the Bottle exposes
the truth behind bottled water marketing and defends the human right
to water in the face of increasing corporate control. Value [the] Meal
challenges the fast food industry to stop driving an epidemic of diet-
related disease, and our campaign Challenging Big Tobacco protects the
first-ever corporate accountability treaty from tobacco industry
interference.

The Press Officer is responsible for conducting Corporate
Accountability International’s media outreach and overseeing effective
operation of this program. The Press Officer communicates regularly
with targeted journalists, drafts and edits press materials, maintains
records of Corporate Accountability International’s media coverage,
and assists in training staff and activists in working with the media,
while working in a creative and enthusiastic office atmosphere. The
Press Officer works with the Communications Director to contribute to
the development of Corporate Accountability International’s media
outreach plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement Corporate Accountability International’s strategic
communications and media outreach plan.
Identify, build and maintain relationships with targeted journalists.
Draft, edit and proof press releases and other written materials.
Assist in training staff spokespeople and media activists nationwide.
Maintain up-to-date files, records, and systems, including a
comprehensive reporter database.
Assist in developing and evaluating Corporate Accountability
International’s overall media strategy and media outreach tools.
Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as
shareholder’s meetings, phone banks, and campaign events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social
change.
At least one year full-time staff experience in grassroots organizing.
Experience in media relations, fundraising and non-profit
communications a plus.
Talented and experienced copy writer and editor.
Excellent verbal and written skills — enthusiasm for talking on the
phone and writing.
Excellent administrative skills.
Proven ability to work hard with a diverse group of people.
Enthusiasm for travel.
A sense of humor.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Press Officer reports to the Communications
Director.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience, with an excellent
benefits package.
LOCATION: Campaign Headquarters, Boston.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, résumé, and three to five
references to Randall Smith, Recruitment Organizer at
jo...@stopcorporateabuse.org.

Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity
employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and
GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.