Arena Careers

THE ROLE:

The Press Secretary will be responsible for strategizing, executing and managing NextGen’s press and President’s social media — including pitching, booking, and social media posting while traveling and coordinating at the national level. In short, this role leads all coordinated-side messaging for the nation’s largest youth voter mobilization organization and works to advance our organizing and electoral priorities.

The Press Secretary will be experienced in managing media relations and social media campaigns and is passionate about applying that experience to youth-oriented voter mobilization.

The ideal candidate has a passion for progressive politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice--and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.

This role will report to the President of NextGen.

This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Remote Position: Yes

Union Position: No

Travel Requirements: 50%

End Date: November 30, 2024

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:

Social Media + Organic Digital Organizing:

• Serves as lead manager of NextGen PAC President social media accounts dedicated to amplifying coordinated messaging across various platforms
• Coordinate with partners to brainstorm effective and thoughtful ways to launch targeted press outreach for our audience
• Pitch President to media regularly for earned media opportunities
• Review, advise, draft, and execute outbound content, press statements, media advisories, and social media plans as necessary for relevant projects

General:

• Daily press pitching for state and national media outlets including print, podcast, and broadcast
• Daily posting on Presidents social media accounts, including live posting
• Drive forward rapid response components to maximize our impact during pivotal movements for our organizational priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU:

• 5-7 years of communications or digital work for political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy groups or marketing
• 3-5 years experience managing a social media
• 3-5 years experience of general management developing the skills of a team
• Superior writing skills
• Demonstrated success in media planning and performance analysis
• The candidate must be a smart strategic thinker and have demonstrated experience leading communications and organizing strategies from inception to completion
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
• Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms
• The candidate must have excellent organizational and project management skills, and demonstrate a clear ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
• The candidate must have a strong work ethic and demonstrate consistent attention to detail
• Love working in a dynamic team environment
• Be a positive, unselfish team player that sets the tone for everyone to do his or her best work

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Familiarity with graphics and editing tools like the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools including Google Analytics, Omniture, Facebook Analytics

SALARY INFORMATION:

The base salary for this position is $90,000. The final base salary will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process.

BENEFITS:

Our comprehensive benefits package plays an essential part in how we recognize you for your critical contribution toward our organization’s mission.

Taking Care of Your Future:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% coverage for you and for your dependents
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan - we’ll match 100% up to 4% of your salary

Setting You Up for Success:

• $150 per month to use toward your cell phone and internet costs
• $100 per month to use toward your personal health and wellness goals
• Flexible spending account for dependent care
• Professional development opportunities to help you achieve your best self

ABOUT NEXTGEN:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.