Communications Coordinator

Position Summary: The Communications Coordinator will support the development and execution of PJC communication and branding initiatives to include but not limited to digital campaigns, social media campaigns, and content creation, drafting press statements and other written communications and managing related reporting. This role will assist with the day-to-day efforts in relationship-building strategies to increase awareness of PJC’s work and deepen community connections in partnership with other key internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports communications and branding strategies in partnership with the community engagement team with focus on relationship-building with community partners and leaders.
• Helps to cultivate and strengthen relationships with reporters, editors, producers, bloggers, and other media professionals to increase PJC’s visibility and ensure the voices of the community and social justice needs are included in public debates.
• Assist in managing the PJC’s social media presence by drafting posts, sourcing visuals, and maintaining a content calendar.
• May develop and pitch story ideas, as well as assist in responding to press inquiries, and arrange interviews for PJC staff and partners.
• Assists in raising the profile of PJC through traditional news media, public events, social media, and other communications outlets, as well as public outreach.
• Monitors social channels, responds to comments/messages, and engages with followers in alignment with PJC’s voice and values.
• Supports the development of creative campaigns, digital storytelling efforts, and time-sensitive posts tied to national moments or campaigns.
• Drafts and schedules newsletters, emails, and calls to action and coordinates press calls.
• Maintains PJC branding, public-facing materials, and graphic standards.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and copyedits of press releases, op/eds, letters to the editor, and other communications materials.
• Manages all aspects of our social media, including developing and implementing coordinated campaigns.
• Create and design presentation for conferences and compiles graphic designs projects.
• Assists in media training of PJC staff and partners, including messaging and interview preparation.
• Manages process for collecting daily news clips.
• Supports creation of and maintains style guide, logo designs, and reference guide.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field preferred.
• At least Three (3) years of experience working in media relations and communications, digital media or organizing experience, with a proven ability to pitch and place stories.
• At Least 2 years of experience in communications, digital media or organizing. Prior experience with social media curation and management preferred.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to produce original, clear, concise talking points, press releases, and letters to the editor within tight deadlines.
• Strong copyediting skills and attention to detail.
• Organized with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a very collaborative team.
• An authentic passion for the PJC’s mission with an ability to serve as an example for the PJC’s values and a deep commitment to intersectional and race equity with experience advancing these values in organizational practices.
• Comfortable using or learning digital platforms and social media.
• Collaborative and communicative team member who takes initiative.
• Ability to work in a remote and office-based setting.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed to support organizational needs.
  
  

ADA Specifications:

• Normal demands associated with an office and remote-based work environment.
• Ability to work on computer for prolonged periods, communicate with individuals in person, by telephone, email, and video conferencing technologies.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of time as needed to support organizational needs.
  
  

Please include a creative portfolio with your submission. There are only two places to upload files so please upload your creative portfolio in place of a cover letter. Thank you.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.