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Occupational Communication Specialist facilitating job placement and training for individuals with hearing loss. Supporting Minnesotans with hearing loss through a nonprofit focused on employment services.
About the role
- Communications Specialist at For The People developing communication strategies and media relationships. Collaborating on events and recognition to elevate the organization's mission.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and evolve a robust media pitch bank, developing new ideas for pitches
- Research, pitch, and cultivate relationships with journalists at local and national outlets
- Coordinate media opportunities from pitch to publication—including executive prep and follow-through with press
- Support amplification of earned media opportunities on a rolling basis
- Research, track, and submit applications for external events and speaking opportunities (e.g., TED, Aspen, national conferences)
- Produce prep materials and talking points for FTP leaders and partners who will be speaking at events
- Support the project management and execution of in-house events such as prison visits, film screenings, DA convenings, among others
- Identify awards and recognition opportunities that elevate FTP and its partners
- Draft and submit compelling award applications (similar to grant writing)
- Coordinate with staff to help amplify wins and recognitions
- Manage timelines and approvals to ensure submissions are strategic, on-brand, and polished
- Contribute original ideas to advance FTP’s narrative and national profile
- Brainstorm and help execute creative campaigns, partnerships, and storytelling initiatives
- Support light design needs, including on Google Slides and Canva, bringing a creative vision to manage external consultants to support a consistent brand
- Work with the Communications Director and Reentry Manager to gather stories for media, events, videos, and other communications opportunities
- Support amplification of communications wins across our monthly newsletter and other platforms, including developing copy and ensuring a consistent brand voice
- Manage communications projects using Asana, Salesforce and other tools
- Develop and maintain trackers, timelines, and workflows
- Track projects efficiently and collaboratively across teams
Requirements
- Exceptionally strong writing skills across formats (pitches, press releases, briefs, newsletters)
- Familiarity with some of the following tools: Asana, Salesforce, Canva, Adobe
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational instincts and attention to detail
- Familiarity with media, editorial calendars, and brand voice
- Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and subject matter
Benefits
- 100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off
- Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan
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