Communications Coordinator or Manager

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NeW is looking to add a Communications Coordinator or Manager to their communications team. The title for this position will depend on the candidate’s specific experience. In this position, you will have the opportunity to grow NeW through digital marketing and media relations alongside an experienced team and work with top conservative female leaders around the country.

This person will be responsible for growing NeW’s online presence and building NeW’s brand through drafting a variety of materials for different audiences including social media content, graphics, published materials such as flyers and brochures, e-newsletters, swag, and reports. They will also provide materials and trainings for chapters and manage NeW’s website to keep the content up-to-date, informing visitors of our current work.

This communications role will work with the communications team in growing NeW’s brand and setting NeW up as the “go to” source for the perspective of conservative young women. They will be responsible for proactive and reactive media activities, including pitching and securing media exposure for NeW. Working with students and young professionals in the organization to edit and publish their writings as well as prepare for media interviews will also be key in this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies and create content to grow NeW’s brand
• Write compelling content for digital and physical materials including social media, e-newsletters, press releases, annual reports, blogs, and flyers
• Design and produce promotional videos and social media clips including Instagram Reels and Empowering Chats
• Put together marketing materials as needed
• Track media hits
• Travel to NeW events as needed to meet with media and promote NeW’s work
• Develop relationships with media contacts to pitch campus stories and member op-eds
• Edit student op-eds, pitch student work to media, and prepare students for interviews

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience
• Willingness to travel ~15% – this number will vary, depending on the home location of the candidate and their specific skill set
• A bachelor’s degree (ideally in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field)
• Experience in media or communications
• Detail-oriented
• Strong experience in managing projects and a track record of follow-through, growth, and success
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external audiences
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines
• Demonstrated personal responsibility, accountability, honesty, and superb organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft office skills
• A positive attitude and spirit of collaboration
• Demonstrated understanding of and strong commitment to the mission of NeW

Application Process

To apply, qualified should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Résumé
• List of three references
• A cover letter detailing your philosophical interest in the organization and how your background matches the responsibilities