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Communications Specialist

 Communications Specialist

LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy for all. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment. For more information about LAANE, see www.laane.org.
Position Description:
  • Develop and implement communications strategies for various campaigns
  • Develop message and frame for campaigns
  • Prepare and train spokespeople for media and other campaign events
  • Plan and execute media events
  • Place stories in mainstream, independent and ethnic media
  • Write press releases, pitch letters and other media-friendly materials
  • Create internal and external materials for campaign teams, including talking points and fact sheets
  • Utilize new and emerging media for all aspects of communications work
  • Update and maintain media database
  • Design graphic materials including reports, pamphlets, brochures, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, etc. (a plus, not required)
Qualifications
·         Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field and/or at least 3-5 years relevant experience; advanced training may substitute for some experience
·         Experience in media relations, including writing media materials
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communications campaigns, craft messages and execute tactics
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Knowledge of new and emerging media
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to anticipate needs and plan accordingly, coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong, demonstrated commitment to the needs and concerns of working families.
  • Bilingual (written and conversational) in Spanish preferred
  • Knowledge/experience with any of these items is a plus: Web page design with HTML and/or Dreamweaver, website content management, Microsoft Publisher, graphic design with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Photoshop
 
Compensation and application process
 
Starting salary DOQ; full benefits. Resume and cover letter (emailed as one document) to jobs@laane.org. No phone calls; only best-qualified applicants will receive response. People of color encouraged to apply.
 
Location: 
Los Angeles