Communications Specialist Position

Communications Specialist @ People For the American Way -- Washington, DC

Communications Specialist*

People For the American Way is a national organization dedicated to defending constitutional and civil rights and promoting the democratic
values of citizen participation, freedom of expression, freedom of religion and equal opportunity for all. The Communications Specialist works with other staff to help shape communications strategies; build working
relationships with the media to position the organization as an expert resource on a range of issues, including constitutional rights and civil liberties, public education, and the Religious Right political movement and
its allies. The position is located in Washington, DC and reports to the Press Secretary.
*Responsibilities: *
• Respond to media queries.
• Prepare press releases, statements, advisories, news kits, and
other media materials.
• Participate in organizing and executing press events.
• Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and Internet media, with
appropriate follow-up.
• Arrange media interviews for PFAW spokespersons.
• Assist in the preparation of PFAW briefing materials for
spokespersons.
*Qualifications: *
• Excellent writing skills and ability to generate copy under tight
deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional phone manner.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, and tenacity for handling multiple
issues and deadlines.
• Creativity and initiative to seek out new approaches and contacts.
• Solid computer skills, including especially word processing,
Internet research and database management.
• At least two years experience in a communications role for an
advocacy organization, public relations firm, association, or elected
official.
• Desirable skills include fluency in Spanish; experience with video
and still photography; and graphic design experience.
• Familiarity with specialty and minority outlets, including African
American and Hispanic outlets, desirable.
• Interest in progressive issues and public interest commitment.
*To apply:*
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Send resume, statement of interest, and three writing samples to Human
Resources, People For the American Way, 2000 M St., NW, Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20036, email to hr@pfaw.org

*People For the American Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
People For the American Way