Communications Manager Out & Equal

Out & Equal – San Francisco, CA

The Communications Manager requires strong public relations, research and writing skills. The candidate must have an understanding of how media works. More importantly, the candidate must know how to manage the processes that will result in efficient and effective media placement and content creation. The person will be responsible for using a holistic approach to researching, telling and placing stories of impact about Out & Equal in all forms of social and mainstream media. You will conduct research to find stories in reports, audits of Out & Equal’s past work and surveys of our current constituents. Then you will tell these stories through our blog, visual storytelling (infographics and video), social media and traditional media pitching. You will place stories in the traditional media and create content from the stories for our own blog and website, email newsletter, etc. Experience writing press releases is important.

The candidate must be knowledgeable about creative design, print collateral development, social media, emerging technologies and website organization.. You will also help manage the Out & Equal website and our social media presence, helping keep all parts running smoothly to support Out & Equal’s ambitious communication goals.

Responsibilities

Research and find stories of impact about Out & Equal’s past and current work.
Interview constituents about their situation and write compelling blog posts.
Analyze research reports to develop stories for constituents, press and website.
Edit and ghost-write stories submitted by guest writers.
Contribute to Out & Equal’s blog and social media presence as a writer and editor.
Implement website updates for content and to ensure consistency of graphic design using html skills.
Utilize Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Illustrator to make social media and website graphics.
Assist with the communications needs of 20 regional affiliates including creating content (written and visual) for both national and local platforms.
Pitch stories to national, regional and local media.
Develop dynamic database of media contacts.
Serve as point of contact for public and media inquiries.
Manage blog calendar.
Maintain, update and edit media database and distribution lists.
Develop PowerPoint and other presentations for executive staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or journalism.
Experience pitching stories to media.
Experienced blogger and your original stories/Op-Eds also published in mainstream media.
Excellent design skills and working knowledge of iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Publisher.
Excellent writing, editing and other communications skills, with ability to pass writing and editing tests.
Knowledge of WordPress, Drupal, Constant Contact, MS PowerPoint, Excel, social media platforms and tools, digital media editing suites, web content management and basic html coding
Strong ability/flexibility to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize, work solidly under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be a professional, autonomous and results-driven team player.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Clear understanding of, and passion for, Out & Equal and its work.
Experience with and understanding of corporate workplaces and cultures.
Experience with and understanding of non-profit, mission-based advocacy (a clear knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues a definite plus.)
Able to work with many different people and personalities from diverse backgrounds with ease.

Physical activity requirements
This position requires frequent computer use and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and salary history to: joliveira@outandequal.org with a cover letter and resume in separate documents. No phone calls please.

Current Openings

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Associate Director of Training
Communications Manager
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Community Relations Project Coordinator
Development Associate

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is the leading global organization devoted to LGBT workplace equality. Our vision is a world where workers are evaluated on their performance, not their sexual orientation or gender identity, expression, or characteristics. Our mission is to educate and empower all those who are working to build inclusive workplaces.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer, Selisse Berry in 1996, Out & Equal has grown significantly with dramatic increases in attendance for the annual Workplace Summit since 1999, the expansion of volunteer regional affiliates across the United States, and many global initiatives. Today, Out & Equal is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization with 20 dedicated staff members who collectively address the needs of thousands of constituents around the globe.

Based in San Francisco, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates has a diverse full-time staff that serves a network of affiliates, employee resource groups, trainers, LGBTA executives and a burgeoning family of advocates around the globe.