Hybrid Director of Communications

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About the role

  • Director of Communications shaping and implementing brand strategy for UnCommon Law. Overseeing the communications team and enhancing organizational visibility and impact in advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Shape, lead, and implement UnCommon Law’s communications, storytelling, and brand strategy
  • Oversee the communications team and collaborate closely with development, program, and policy teams
  • Develop, refine, and drive communications strategy to strengthen organizational visibility, credibility, and engagement
  • Create and shape consistent topline messaging and brand identity
  • Develop and oversee storytelling and earned media strategies
  • Manage the creation of high-quality content across multi-media channels
  • Oversee relationships with media outlets, partners, and collaborators
  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed
  • Strengthen internal communications systems and resources
  • Provide strategic, technical, and logistical support for events
  • Lead and manage the Communications Team, including identifying priorities and providing direction

Requirements

  • 2-7 years of experience in communications, media, or related fields, ideally in nonprofit or advocacy settings
  • Strong experience building effective communications strategies that combine various tactics including but not limited to content and storytelling, earned media, media relations, digital media, and digital presence
  • Proven ability to lead complex and/or large-scale events, including event strategy, event design, and content curation
  • Experience producing or managing content and content calendars across multiple platforms
  • Strong writing and copyediting skills for various types of communications, including news stories, media pitches, internal communications, and crisis communications
  • Demonstrated success leading communications strategies that significantly increased awareness, visibility, engagement, and/or narrative change
  • Evidence of volunteer or work experience supporting the core values of UnCommon Law’s mission
  • Experience working in policy, advocacy, or legal service contexts, particularly related to parole reform, decarceration, criminal legal reform, and/or reentry landscapes

Benefits

  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees, covers 75% for dependents
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $200/month in reimbursable funds for therapeutic expenses
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Full organizational closure for two weeks from late December to early January each year
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Flexible hours
  • FSA and Retirement plans
  • Regular access to training and clinical support
  • Generous sick leave
  • A culture that is sustainable and joyful, and where each team member can thrive

Job title

Director of Communications

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$126,400 - $154,050 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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