Strategic Communications Officer

19 hours, 40 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
UCS Productions

UCS Productions

UCS Productions utilizes rigorous, independent scientific research to address critical global challenges, focusing on climate change, sustainable food systems, and the promotion of effective advocacy to foster innovative solutions for a healthier and m...

Media
1-10
Founded 1969

Description

  • Develop and implement communications and media strategies across digital, print, multimedia, and earned media channels to support campaign goals.
  • Convene quarterly strategy meetings to prioritize activities, analyses, and visibility opportunities.
  • Scope, manage, and help deliver communications projects with creative, digital, editorial, and program teams.
  • Co-create messaging and other campaign communications documents with internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary communications liaison for campaign and program staff.
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and pitch UCS stories to print, radio, TV, and podcast outlets.
  • Respond promptly to interview requests and identify news cycle opportunities for UCS issues and experts.
  • Write, edit, distribute, and maintain media materials, web content, and other communications assets.
  • Review copy for social media posts, video scripts, and related creative projects.
  • Track press hits and communications impact, and contribute to metrics reporting for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in content creation, media outreach, and communications strategy across multiple channels.
  • Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Superior project management and collaboration skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work with staff at all levels and represent the organization externally.
  • Proficiency in a PC/Windows environment, especially MS Word.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Drupal and WordPress is preferred.
  • Familiarity with media outreach platforms such as Cision is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics and SEO best practices is preferred.
  • Communications experience at a nonprofit or advocacy organization is preferred.
  • Must be able to work regular office hours that accommodate the East Coast media market, with occasional nights, weekends, on-call periods, and 2-5 domestic overnight trips per year.
  • Must be able to remain stationary for long periods and continuously operate a computer using a mouse and keyboard.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with internal staff and external constituents.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position with EST working hours.
  • Salary of $97,090 for candidates who meet all position requirements.
  • 12% salary differential for California residents.
  • Excellent benefits.
  • Rewarding, collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team committed to equity and inclusion.

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