Media Associate

The Media Associate will provide support for various aspects of the Communications Department and its department director's work, including the weekly e-newsletter, press lists, and day-to-day administrative support, as outlined below.Location: Remote eligible (within the U.S.) with occasional travel and periodic onsite visits to headquarters in New York CityResponsibilities:Write compelling, engaging copy for emails, blog posts, and potential supporters to further internal and external organizing and strategic campaigns, including the Center for Constitutional Rights' weekly e-newsletter, Frontlines of JusticeCollect or create visuals for Frontlines of JusticeCollect and publish the Center for Constitutional Rights' press clips on a weekly basisAssist with updating and maintaining press listsCoordinate collection of the Communications Department's biweekly updates for all-staff reportAssist with organizing and maintaining the media libraryAssist communications staff at virtual and in-person press conferencesTech support (running, zoom, checking audio levels during press conferences and other events hosted by the communications department)Support Digital Engagement Manager to develop, write, edit, and publish social media content across platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and others.Provide coverage for social media during Digital Engagement Manager's absenceWork with the Communications team to develop messaging frameworksAssist with communications requests from various departmentsShare responsibility with others in the Communications Department for maintenance of the website and approval of web content submitted by other departmentsParticipate in departmental and organizational planning and projects and organization-wide committees, and carry out work assignedOther related work as assigned by the Communications DirectorQualificationsMinimum of (2) years of experience creating, editing, testing, and scheduling emails with a CRM (ex. Mailchimp, EveryAction, Civi, SendGrid, etc.)Basic graphic design skills to create email, web, textables, memes, and/or flyers using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite programs, or similar platformsMeticulous attention to detail and accuracyAwareness of social media tools and current best practices across major platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team and a strong ability to work cross-functionallyBasic knowledge of HTML, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar programsUnderstanding of basic email and social media analytics and ability to leverage online tools efficaciouslyOutstanding organizational and time management skills, including proven ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environmentStrong digital skills, with proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Google applicationsMulti-cultural competence and comfort – ability to work with a diverse team and to work across differences at all levelsComfort working in a progressive legal and advocacy environmentA belief in the mission of the Center for Constitutional RightsPreferred skills or qualificationsEveryAction experienceKnowledge and experience conducting A/B split testingNarrative strategyExperience creating press lists with media databases such as MuckRack, Cision, or MeltwaterExperience with content creation tools and/or social media scheduling programs (ex. Buffer, Action Sprout, Hootsuite Lately, etc.)