Press Coordinator

Responsibilities 

• Work with Comms Director to coordinate the organization’s national external media strategy and bottomline press intake and coordination

• In collaboration with other Comms staff, execute rapid-response communications strategies in response to internal and external crises affecting chapters, committees, and the national organization

• Provide ongoing earned media trainings and resources to chapters including sample op-eds and press releases, training, and support with media inquiries

• Bottomline responding to chapter support requests and ensure chapters receive resources and training on earned media and rapid response

• Coordinate member spokespeople and train the trainers to respond to national and chapter inquiries 

• Work with national committees to build capacity on comms practices and materials and coordinate messaging between national leaders and committees 

• Assist with talking points as needed by Comms Director and national leaders

• Work with the Comms Director and other Comms staff in drafting and copy-editing relevant written materials, such as press releases

• Coordinate media outreach and preparation for national conferences and conventions by inviting journalists, coordinating messaging, and prepping spokespeople

• Monitor media through Muck Rack for articles relevant to the organization and chapters

• Post approved social media posts, statements, and other external messaging as requested by DSA National leaders

• Perform other duties which may arise based on the needs of the organization

Qualifications

• Preferred 3 years in a position in comms, preferably with a left organization or union and on a national level

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and self-motivation working on a comprehensive comms strategy with staff and volunteers or members

• Ability to work effectively with member leaders from varying political viewpoints underneath DSA’s big tent

• Creativity to produce exciting and interesting content and ability to propose thoughtful and unique communication strategies and projects to national leadership  

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a non-traditional leadership structure, adapting to changing political conditions and organizational needs

• High level of accountability, responsibility, and dependability

• Experience writing and pitching media advisories and press releases 

• Ability to travel on occasion

• Commitment to democratic socialist, feminist, anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-heterosexist and pro-worker action, and identify as a socialist and be grounded in democratic socialist politics; general agreement with the positions and perspectives of DSA

• Multilingual candidates encouraged, especially Spanish

• Experience working in a membership-led organization and/or with member leaders that direct the work (preferred)

Reports to: Communications Director

Work Schedule: Full-time 

Location: Remote

Salary: $65,500

Benefits: Union position. We offer employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouse/partner and/or dependent children, and three weeks of vacation in the first year of employment, then four weeks each year thereafter. Employer contribution equivalent to 1% of wage to a 401k.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 4

To apply, please use the following link:

Democratic Socialists of America will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of their job if doing so does not result in undue hardship. If you are in need of accommodations during the application process or interview, please contact us. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Democratic Socialists of America is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a staff that reflects the working class. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, DREAMers, as well as members of the LGBTQ communities.