Your role:

The Communications Associate will implement a communications strategy to increase the reach and impact of the Black Institute. He/she will oversee communications for digital , print , radio, T.V. and content, website and events. The Communications Associate is responsible for assisting in all marketing, media relations, publications, advertising, analytics, and digital, including email, social media, and websites and all local media outlets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Managing day-to-day media outreach on social media accounts (commenting/liking/engaging with followers, content, growing).

· Track social media and metrics

· Curate content for the website and social media platforms.

· Craft a content calendar to create daily engaging content.

· Draft correspondence, copy edit, and proofread materials as requested

· Managing communications strategies and projects.

· Partnering with TBI staff to developing and execute an integrated communications strategy around the campaigns.

· Drafting press releases, media advisories, op-eds, fact sheets, brochures, statements, articles, and other campaign materials as needed.

· Cultivating and building relationships with reporters

· Assisting in planning, writing, and managing email blast.

· Responding to media requests, ensuring reporters have the correct information, and coordinating interviews with TBI staff as necessary.

· Implementing strategies to garner local and national media—print, online, radio, T.V and podcasts.