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Communications Associate (Miami Worker's Center)

Summary
The Miami Workers Center, a strategy and action center for low-income communities fighting for economic and racial justice in Miami and beyond, is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated team player with experience in press relations, communications training, and general communications practice. The Communications Associate reports to the Communications Coordinator.

The Communications Associate (CA) is responsible for the public face of the organization in press, events, and web. The CA will work with the team to develop and implement a communications strategy for the organization. The CA will be responsible for the facilitating the public voice for the organization (through writing, editing others writing, and placement for publication), supporting the on-the-ground organizing through training organizers and members in spokesperson skills, press relations, and writing for press. Responsibilities will also include expanding, managing, and deepening the organization’s press relationships.

Responsibilities

Work in a team to develop and execute the overall communications strategy of the organization and its attached campaigns
Build and maintain press relationships, and support members and staff in press relations
Draft and revise organizational communications (press releases, blog posts, letters to the editor, and editorial materials) in consultation with core staff
Train staff, members, and allies in press skills and strategy
Track local and national news stories and trends
Document events, and co-produce photos, videos, and audio for online distibution
Maintain and further develop organizational style guide
Track and maintain database of press hits
Respond to routine and non-routine inquiries about the organization
Work with organizing staff to execute presentations about the organization
Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to ensure appropriate timing of work and consistent alignment of messages and united voice for organization

Qualifications

Expert understanding of the media industry
Experience writing and editing press materials
Experience pitching and placing stories with press across discipline and geography
Experience in training others in how to speak with the press, write press materials, and pitch stories
Experience in narrative writing and story telling
Understanding of grassroots organizing
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Word processing, emailing, and internet skills
Basic Adobe Photo Shop skills
Basic video editing skills (iMovie, Final Cut Pro, etc)
Self-motivated with ability to take initiative that reflect current priorities and projects
Demonstrated attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines whether self made or imposed
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must work well as a part of a team
2 – 3 years of or media/communications experience is required.

Bachelor’s degree is not required, but equivalent through work experience is preferred. While not required, bilingual capacity in English and Spanish is highly beneficial. Experience with progressive political campaigning or issue organizing is highly beneficial.

Application deadline is February 28, 2010
To apply, email a cover letter and résumé to Joseph Phelan at joseph@theworkerscenter.org. If you have any questions about the position please call Joseph Phelan at 305-759-8717.