Director of Communications

Wisconsin Jobs Now (WJN), an organization working for racial and economic justice, is seeking a full-time Director of Communications to lead earned media and other communications work on exciting economic justice campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience with communications including developing and placing stories in national and local earned media, be deeply committed to fostering democratic participation and developing spokespeople from diverse constituencies, and have excellent writing skills. He or she will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment and able to handle a heavy workload.

About Wisconsin Jobs Now (WJN)

Wisconsin Jobs Now is a community based organization fighting every day, in every way, to win economic justice for workers and for our communities. We are a membership-based organization that believes deeply in the power of the strength in numbers. We organize our communities to fight and win in workplaces, in the streets, in neighborhoods, at the ballot box, and in the halls of government.

Job Responsibilities

The Director of Communications is responsible for the following:

Serving as the lead media strategist and practitioner for all of WJN’s campaigns, including proactively developing strategies, op-eds, news releases, relationships with media outlets, and spokespeople from partner organizations;
Further building WJN’s Communications Department, helping to design and systematize all aspects of our communications work;
Drafting and editing communications materials;
Developing and driving strategy to establish the organization’s traditional and new media presence;
Developing strong systems/protocols on each of the above and providing technical assistance to staff, workers, volunteers and partners to enhance their existing communications skills and strategies.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, and have impeccable writing and project management skills. You should have:

A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of stakeholders
A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles
Strong writing skills and extensive experience doing communications work including successful and entrepreneurial earned media work
Experience managing multiple projects and ability to oversee staff, consultants, and volunteers

At least 5 years of relevant experience. Generous salary and benefits package, depending on experience.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume by May 20, 2016 to gina@wisconsinjosnow.org

WJN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ community.