Communications Director — Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, MN, or Portland, ME

• Develop and drive bold media strategies that garner earned media, advance ILSR’s policy goals, and highlight its expertise and thought-leadership, including pitching ILSR’s research and subject-matter experts to journalists and producers (30% of time)
• In collaboration with the co-directors, develop and execute an organizational strategic communications plan (15%)
• Harmonize ILSR’s written output across its different initiatives, including by reviewing major written products and leveraging these products to advance ILSR’s broader message and brand (20%)
• Manage a small communications team (15%)
• Oversee ILSR’s newsletters, website, and social media (10%)
• Draft and produce ILSR’s Annual Report and a few other key communications pieces, and occasionally represent ILSR at meetings and events. (5%)
• Administrative tasks (5%)
• Some travel may be required

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS:

• An exceptionally good writer and communicator with the ability to synthesize and convey complex ideas and policies in a clear and compelling way.
• Deeply knowledgeable about the media landscape and skilled at building and managing relationships with journalists and producers.
• A creative thinker and collaborative team member.
• Scrupulously attentive to accuracy, detail, and nuance.
• Passionate about the ILSR’s mission of countering corporate monopolies and building community power.
• A skilled time manager with the ability to manage both long- and short-term deadlines, and the capacity to change focus based on organizational needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience in communications.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Understanding and engagement with public policy and economic issues, the legislative process, and grassroots movements.

This position is full-time, based in Minneapolis, Minn.; Portland, Maine; or Washington, D.C. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Position includes 100% employer-paid health plan (you pay no premiums); generous vacation, holiday, and parental leave; and a retirement plan with a matching contribution. We are a dynamic and friendly team dedicated to making the world a better place. ILSR takes professional growth seriously.

ILSR is deeply committed to equity and inclusion. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, women, non-binary candidates, and LGBTQIA+ candidates to apply.

Please send a cover letter addressed to John Farrell and Stacy Mitchell, résumé, and two writing samples reflecting your original work to hiring@ilsr.org. The cover letter should be no longer than 400 words, and include mention of how you learned about the position. The writing samples should be no longer than 1,000 words each (excerpts of longer pieces are welcome). Please submit all of these materials as a single PDF. The subject line of the email should say “Application for ILSR Communications Director.” We will begin reviewing applications on Nov. 25 and plan to close the application window on Dec. 3. Check ILSR’s website for updated information.