Senior Communication Strategist
Core
Senior communications and media advisor advancing the NEA's mission, legislative priorities, and advocacy campaigns through integrated strategic communications and earned media strategies.
Role type
Senior IC strategic communications strategist (advocacy & media)
Builds
National media campaigns, executive communications, crisis response, and public affairs initiatives for a labor union
Domain
US Labor Union / Political Advocacy / Public Affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, earned media strategy, crisis communications management, executive communications, media relations, narrative development, rapid response, stakeholder engagement, editorial oversight
Preferred skills
Experience in electoral campaigns, legislative initiatives, issue advocacy, podcast/streaming strategy, high-level broadcast strategy
Technologies
AP style, social media platforms, video/audio production tools, digital organizing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies and campaigns; cultivate relationships with national media outlets; lead media engagement for association leadership; craft high-impact media materials including op-eds and press statements; manage crisis communications and reputational issues; oversee quality control and editorial integrity across media products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
