Multimedia Communications Associate

The Oregon Center for Public Policy (“OCPP” or “the Center”) seeks a Multimedia Communications Associate to bolster the organization’s reach, especially through the creation of audiovisual content that makes the Center’s research and analysis more accessible to the public.

About the Oregon Center for Public Policy

The Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advances equitable public policies to improve the lives of all Oregonians, particularly those with low incomes. Through research, advocacy, and coalition-building, OCPP works to advance economic justice and ensure that Oregon is a state where everyone can thrive. Additional information about OCPP can be found at www.ocpp.org.

Key job responsibilities

The Multimedia Communications Associate will work closely with the Communications Director in maintaining and growing OCPP’s communications channels and content. Areas of responsibility include:

Audiovisual content creation and dissemination

• Support the production of OCPP’s syndicated radio show and podcast, Policy for the People
• Play a key role in the organization’s expansion into video content, which may take the form of short-form videos, video explainers, mini-documentaries, and/or video podcasts. The work encompasses all aspects of video content creation, from idea development to recording and production, to post-production and dissemination.
• Create visual content for social media platforms.
• Develop and implement strategies for growing the reach of the organization’s audiovisual content

Communications infrastructure support

• Support OCPP’s policy campaigns through the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans and content.
• Help maintain the organization’s website and email communications.
• Assist in the development and implementation of social media strategies, including taking the lead in managing some of the organization’s social media platforms.
• Assist in analytics tracking and development of a yearly communications plan for the organization.

Other Responsibilities

• Actively participate in organizational meetings.
• Represent OCPP in public and private functions as needed. Represent OCPP in a positive and professional manner to stakeholders, clients, public officials, community groups, and other business partners.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Communications Director

Required experience, skills, and talents

• Minimum of 2 years of experience producing audiovisual content, and if needed, willingness to deepen skills in audio and video production
• Excellent interviewing and public presentation skills
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and project management skills
• Experience using social media platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability (or willingness to learn how) to manage a WordPress site and a content management system
• Strong story-telling skills
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple concepts
• Demonstrated commitment to economic, racial, and social justice

Desired (but not required) experience, skills, and talents

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, and Riverside.fm
• Excellent graphic design skills
• Proficiency in still photography
• Experience working as a journalist
• Experience working in a political or policy campaign
• Knowledge of Oregon’s policy and political landscape
• Experience working in any of the following: underserved communities, rural communities, low-income communities, tribal communities, or immigrant communities
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $60,000 – $75,000, based on experience
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with remote work available within Oregon. At least one day per week in our Portland office is required

How to apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and work samples by filling out this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nG-zMDbqPEhiKnMUVrWSKLO1uGBoW-yacjblfleufn0/edit

The cover letter should highlight your experience creating audiovisual content; background in communications, policy, journalism or other relevant experience; commitment to advancing economic and racial justice; and reason why you are interested in this job. The cover letter should not exceed two pages.

Please use the Google form to submit links to at least three (but not more than five) examples of audio, visual, or audiovisual work you have created. Ideally, the examples show experience producing content in different styles, formats and/or platforms.

Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to supply a writing sample and provided an opportunity to share additional examples of their work. Applicants who complete the first round interview will be provided a $100 stipend for their time.

Questions can be sent to info@ocpp.org; no phone calls, please.

Deadline/timeline:

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled.