Description

ConwayStrategic seeks a Communications Manager to support communications and public affairs projects for progressive clients with a focus on social media. The successful candidate will have digital and social media experience, as well as strong research and writing skills.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage social media activities:

  • Develop ongoing and rapid response content, particularly for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok platforms, for various clients;

  • Develop and execute social media campaign strategies, content, and graphics development; including content for clients as well as organizational/coalition partners and lawmakers;

  • Monitor social and digital media trends and identify opportunities for new, creative activities and tactics for clients;

  • Metrics analysis and reporting, including providing social media reports, project evaluations, email metrics and participating in debriefs;

• Manage social media influencer campaigns and strategies for various clients, including identifying potential influencers to work with, conducting outreach, creative development, and ongoing communication with influencers;

• Write talking points, speeches, op-eds, advocacy emails, and other internal and public-facing materials for clients.

• Assist with paid media buying, including digital and social media ads/promotion;

• Conduct online research and reporting on various client-related topics.

• Assist with client and grant reporting as needed.

• Assist with project management as needed, including webinars, media briefings, online meetings, and in-person meetings.

• Help support new business pitches and proposals.

Details:

• Location — Remote. 

• Salary — Salary range is $65k-$85k and is commensurate on experience.

• Benefits- Full health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation, 12 weeks paid family leave, 401(k) with 4% match after one year, work from home benefits, and a family-friendly, fun workplace.

• Women, people of color, and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: 

Please send resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and three references to jobs@conwaystrategic.com. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About ConwayStrategic

ConwayStrategic is a boutique firm specializing in developing innovative, research-driven public relations, messaging, and advocacy strategies to influence public opinion and create culture change.

 Our team consists of talented, driven, curious people who have can-do attitudes, approach work with vigor and determination, learn quickly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. We’ve led organizations and multi-million dollar campaigns, so we know industry best practices and we bring our experience in grassroots organizing, politics, policy, coalition management and more to all our client work.

ConwayStrategic has a collaborative, no-drama work setting, where we respect each other’s work-life balance while doing what it takes to get the job done.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

     Bachelor’s degree or equivalent a plus;

     Must have at least 3-5 years of workplace experience, preferably working in communications and/or media; experience working on advocacy campaigns or with non-profit organizations a plus;

     Ability to multitask and shift priorities; aptitude and willingness to work under and meet tight deadlines;

     Proven and highly effective organizational skills and strong writing skills are a must; 

     Media relations experience, including pitching proactive stories to reporters and building outreach lists;

     Familiarity with tracking, analytics, research, and webinar software or willingness to learn;

     Experience working with racially diverse clients and staff, and racial justice issues;

     Goal oriented, self-directed and self-motivated within a team-based, participatory environment;

     Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; 

     Bilingual is a plus.

You will thrive in this role if you are someone who:

       Excels in a fast-paced, team-based, participatory environment and has an aptitude for working under and meeting tight deadlines.

       Can work autonomously, multitask and shift priorities as needed. 

       Is comfortable with a virtual office and online project management systems.

       Has a commitment to and knowledge about political and cultural issues related to women’s health, gender justice, racial justice, and social justice issues. 

       Is committed and experienced in practices for equity, inclusion, and justice in the workplace.

       Loves creativity and delivering results.

       Loves working with a smart, committed team from diverse backgrounds in a low-ego, low-drama, collaborative environment.