Legislative Communications Associate-ACLU Washington Legislative Office, D.C. (5/1/2008)
Career Opportunity
LEGISLATIVE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE [WLOU-46]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Washington Legislative Office, D.C.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a national not-for-profit
public interest organization, invites applications for the full-time position
of Legislative Communications Associate to work in the organization’s
Washington National Office under the supervision of the Senior Communications
Associate and Deputy Director for Legislative Communications.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct outreach to media outlets utilizing print, broadcast, internet outlets,
blogs, and journalists within those mediums to promote specific civil liberties
issues and ACLU news.
- Participate in departmental meetings to strategize, prepare and finalize
news releases.
- Draft news releases, media advisories and other documents/correspondence
for distribution to news media.
- Respond quickly and accurately to press calls.
- Keep abreast of and monitor news items focusing on the ACLU and ACLU issues.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings with journalists and/or news organizations.
- Perform related duties as directed to communicate the ACLU’s message
and viewpoint on ACLU issues.
- Perform other duties assigned.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience required
in the field of public relations, communications, journalism or media relations.
- Excellent research skills, media research a plus.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise materials including the
ability to communicate complex civil liberties issues; ability to adapt writing
style as appropriate.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and the Internet.
- Demonstrated ability and experience interacting with reporters.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and exhibit grace under pressure.
- Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.
- Must possess the drive and determination to see work through to completion.
- Interest in civil liberties issues and civil rights required.
COMPENSATION:
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package,
commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation
scale.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public
interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume,
writing sample, and three references, complete with names, addresses and employment
position by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference
[WLOU-46/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:
Human Resources
RE: [WLOU-46/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will
not be before May 31, 2008. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting
The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with
disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties
Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the
ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and
share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities
in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting
refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”
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