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Americans for Tax Fairness - Communications Director
Americans for Tax Fairness, a national campaign of 425 endorsing organizations active on high-profile federal tax reform issues at the national and state levels, is seeking a very experienced and politically-sophisticated Communications Director.
A successful candidate should have seven years or more of experience in political and/or advocacy communications. He or she must have strong communications strategy and messaging skills, strong media relationship-building skills, experience with digital communications, be an excellent writer who is able to understand and communicate about complex tax issues, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, campaign-style environment.
This is a senior, full-time exempt position that reports directly to the Executive Director. It offers competitive salary and benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Create and implement a strategic communications plan that can affect the overall narrative on tax issues.
· Maintain knowledge of polling on tax issues; craft the campaign’s message through talking points and other messaging materials.
· Develop relationships with key reporters and pitch stories to national media outlets, including print, radio and television.
· Implement rapid response to breaking stories.
· Extensive writing including media advisories and releases, op-eds for national and state publications, letters to the editor, and memos to editorial boards and columnists.
· Work closely with a Digital Director responsible for e-mail activism, social media and website properties; review digital products for adherence to message best practices.
· Manage a half-time writer consultant and a media placement firm for op-eds and editorials.
· Network with and mobilize communications staff of ATF coalition partners to encourage message discipline, promote partners’ work and respond rapidly to events.
· Develop and maintain close contacts with communications staff in key Capitol Hill offices.
· Advise state partners on media strategy and prepare model media materials for local events.
· Ensure the maintenance of media lists using Meltwater, and the collection of ATF media coverage and tax news stories.
Qualifications
· Minimum of seven years progressive leadership experience in strategic communications.
· Bachelor of Arts in a relevant field.
· Significant media relations and publications experience, including established relations with national media organizations.
· Experience working with digital media, especially social media; knowledge of email activism best practices very helpful.
· Experience working with state-based groups seeking to generate earned media.
· Strong management, interpersonal, analytical and strategic planning skills.
· Excellent writing and editing skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, work well under pressure, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Familiarity with economic, tax and budget issues very helpful.
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and at least 3 references to Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
References aren’t contacted until you’ve had a successful interview. Please include where you saw this notice - thanks.
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