Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

Free Press is a national non-profit with a staff of 40. We’re looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications leader to join us in our work for equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what’s actually happening in their communities. We’re fiesty, supportive and racial justice-oriented.

The Senior Director of Marketing and Communications leads the marketing and communications department, working closely with the Managing Director and program, policy, and development leadership to develop and execute winning campaigns, set marketing and communications strategy, and partner with programmatic leaders on narrative building. This position provides leadership, coaching and strategic planning needed for the department to implement marketing and communication strategies, and secure internal and external resources to advance the work.

Experience and qualifications required to succeed in this position:

• No minimum education is required
• 8-10 years of directly relevant experience in a leadership role developing, leading and executing successful narrative strategy, marketing and communications campaigns for social and racial justice
• Proficiency with setting strategy, marshaling resources, delegation, decision making, management and evaluation
• Issue area expert on marketing, communications and narrative strategy, along with experience in advocacy efforts in support of political and cultural change
• Familiar with trends in journalism, press freedom, media and tech, policy advocacy and cultural organizing
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of marketing and communications specialists
• Capable of serving as “back up” for essential staff functions below and above this position
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of digital marketing campaigns that grow, organize and activate online constituencies via email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.
• Familiarity with platforms like ActionKit, EveryAction, WordPress, ActBlue, Mobilize, and basic HTML/CSS skills
• Experience with SEO, email acquisition and digital ads
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications, and website content management
• Strong writer and communicator able to synthesize complex concepts and represent Free Press and Free Press Action to a diverse range of audiences
• Effectively work with highly sensitive personnel, financial, operational and political information

The complete job description is at the application link.