Communications Director

Federation for American Immigration Reform • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $120k - $130k / year • 4w ago

Communications Director

(Hybrid Schedule)

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), America’s largest immigration reform group, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven professional to lead the communications program to effectively influence public debate, oversee contact with the press, assist in crafting digital advocacy campaigns, and shape the organization’s public image.

Responsibilities:

Serves as FAIR’s head spokesperson
Proactively and effectively communicates FAIR’s mission and position on a wide range of immigration-related policies
Creates and executes a strategy for expanding FAIR’s media outreach through print, radio, and television; assists with social media outreach
Serves as primary contact for all media inquiries
Develops and implements FAIR’s messaging, media, and communications strategy to educate and influence public opinion, advancing immigration reform
Rapidly identifies and acts on opportunities for FAIR to generate news coverage
Assists with editing, writing, and distributing press releases, opinion pieces, and blogs
Writes and edits weekly newsletter sent to targeted media members
Ensures FAIR media is posted correctly on the website and ready for social media distribution by working with the Digital department
Tracks media appearances and develops metrics to analyze the effectiveness of outreach strategies and develop opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Media or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in Communications/Media or a related field
Exceptional writing skills
Superior aptitude to confidently
Effectively appear on television and radio
Skill at pitching concepts and stories to media contacts

This position is at FAIR’s Washington, DC headquarters. The position is exempt, full-time offering generous benefits; including and annual salary range is $120,000.00 – $130,000.00, depending on experience.

(Candidates are encouraged to review FAIR’s webpage (www.fairus.org) to learn more about the organization).

For your application to be considered, please submit a cover letter indicating familiarity with FAIR’s mission, a resume, and one writing sample to jblue@fairus.org

FAIR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

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