Communications & Research Specialist - Fuse Washington (Seattle)

[Lori Kessler]

Do you think Washington should lead the nation with smart, progressive policies to build strong families, a secure middle class, and a better future for our kids?  Are you committed to exposing conservatives’ hypocrisy and holding them accountable to the public?  Are you excited about using online communications to organize and empower grassroots activists to resist Trump?

We’re looking for a multi-talented individual to provide written communications, social media, and research support for priority campaigns. This person will work in a fast-paced team environment with Fuse staff and other progressive organizations to develop and execute creative, high-impact communications projects. They will have sharp political instincts and a good sense of humor.

Job description 

Fuse Washington is hiring a Communications and Research Specialist to increase accountability in Washington state politics. This position will produce exciting, engaging writing to support email advocacy, website content, and social media campaigns, as well as conduct political research. 

This is a full-time, 9-month position that we intend to convert into a permanent position. The job is based in Seattle and reports to the Communications Director.

Key areas of responsibility:

- Draft and edit email and website content for distribution to Fuse members, reporters, and the public

- Identify and develop social media content to promote progressive messages on key issues and campaigns

- Work closely with partner organizations to research and write content focused on holding conservatives accountable 

- Track, collect, organize, and synthesize information from various sources (Public Records Act requests, PDC filings, news stories, legislative records, etc.)

- Provide online tools and support for our organizers and activists across the state

Qualifications:

- Demonstrated creative and analytical writing abilities, with an eye to making politics accessible and compelling on short deadlines

- Excellent research and analytical skills, attention to detail, persistence, and good instincts to follow research leads

- Proven commitment to racial justice

- A sense of humor and a good imagination

- Innovative and data-driven

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, campaign-style work environment

- A passion for progressive politics in Washington

- Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary

Ideal qualifications:

- Political or campaign organizing experience

- Experience managing organizational or branded accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and/or other social media platforms

- Experience working alongside communities of color

- Experience with platforms such as ActionKit, Drupal, Wordpress, BSD, Convio, or Salsa

- Experience with HTML or CSS

- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and/or other graphic design software. 

- A familiarity with the Washington state legislative process

- Ability to speak Spanish or another language fluently

Compensation

Salary range is $45,000 to $52,000 per year, depending on experience. Fuse offers excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a retirement package with employer match and generous vacation time. This is a 9-month position with the intention of becoming permanent if funding is available.

Application Process

Please submit all of the following materials as soon as possible and no later than June 25 to jo...@fusewashington.org with the subject line "Communications & Research Specialist." No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

- Resume

- Short cover letter explaining your interest in Fuse and this position

- At least one short writing sample – research or creative writing preferred

Fuse Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are particularly urged to apply.

About Fuse

Fuse Washington (www.fusewashington.org) is the state’s largest progressive organization – people creating change online, on the ground, and on issues that matter. Our goal is to make sure progressives win more often. We want the kinds of electoral and policy wins that build strong families, a secure middle class, and a better future for our children.

  

Our work makes it possible to win important campaigns on critical issues – like defeating an ultra-conservative, homophobic, anti-environmental State Supreme Court Justice, electing a progressive majority in the state Legislature, extending light rail to the Eastside, or closing a tax loophole for Wall Street Banks instead of cutting basic health care for children.