Job Description

Higher Heights is the political home for Black women’s political leadership. Our work is harnessing the collective organizing power of Black women from the voting booth to elected office. Black women continue to play a pivotal role in America’s democracy the current moment provides an opportunity to build on Higher Heights' impact to influence elections, elect Black women and advance policies. Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)4 organization, and its sister organization Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a 501(c)3, are rapidly growing and expanding their leadership team. Higher Heights seeks a Communications Associate who will be responsible for assisting in executing media strategies and the administrative needs of the Communications Department. The position requires a candidate to be highly collaborative, to function with a high level of autonomy, and to work on multiple projects at once as well as time-sensitive deadlines. Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Responsible for assisting with posting daily social media content across all of Higher Heights platforms;
• Provide administrative support to the President/ CEO, such as interview scheduling, drafting correspondence, talking points, and other administrative duties;
• Assist in the implementation of the Communications Department media strategy;
• Manage administrative tasks for the Communications Department including coordinating communications meeting logistics and agendas;
• Serve as the initial point of contact for press inquiries where necessary and provide support for media outreach efforts;
• Coordinate and oversee media monitoring for clips/news about the organization critical political figures, and Black women’s issues/politics;
• Assist in the drafting of press releases, advisories, and statements;
• Assist in coordinating press for Higher Heights events;
• Assist in logistical execution of Higher Heights press calls and events, handle RSVP lists, check-in, other duties as needed;
• Maintain lists of media contacts;
• Maintain files, graphics, and other resources of materials for the Communications
• Department’s needs;
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

​Qualifications:

• We’re looking for candidates who have a passion for communications and social media who wants to help harness Black women’s collective political power to elect Black women, influence elections, and advance progressive policies.
• The Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-4 years of experience in media relations, digital communications.
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure;
• Ability to prioritize competing projects, multi-task, and manage effective and efficient teams who are based in various office locations or working remotely.
• Some travel may be required, when travel resumes.

Please submit your resume and cover letter. Applicants of color and women are encouraged to apply. Visit www.higherheightsforamerica.org to learn more about the organization.

Compensation

Higher Heights offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. This is a full-time position. This role can work remotely with travel to the office, in Brooklyn, NY.

Higher Heights is an equal opportunity employer. Higher Heights prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

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