For The People

Communications

• Maintain and evolve a robust media pitch bank, developing new ideas for pitches
• Research, pitch, and cultivate relationships with journalists at local and national outlets
• Coordinate media opportunities from pitch to publication—including executive prep and follow-through with press
• Support amplification of earned media opportunities on a rolling basis
• Research, track, and submit applications for external events and speaking opportunities (e.g., TED, Aspen, national conferences)
• Produce prep materials and talking points for FTP leaders and partners who will be speaking at events
• Support the project management and execution of in-house events such as prison visits, film screenings, DA convenings, among others
• Identify awards and recognition opportunities that elevate FTP and its partners
• Draft and submit compelling award applications (similar to grant writing)
• Coordinate with staff to help amplify wins and recognitions
• Manage timelines and approvals to ensure submissions are strategic, on-brand, and polished
• Contribute original ideas to advance FTP’s narrative and national profile
• Brainstorm and help execute creative campaigns, partnerships, and storytelling initiatives
• Support light design needs, including on Google Slides and Canva, bringing a creative vision to manage external consultants to support a consistent brand
• Work with the Communications Director and Reentry Manager to gather stories for media, events, videos, and other communications opportunities
• Support amplification of communications wins across our monthly newsletter and other platforms, including developing copy and ensuring a consistent brand voice
• Manage communications projects using Asana, Salesforce and other tools
• Develop and maintain trackers, timelines, and workflows
• Track projects efficiently and collaboratively across teams

Communications Specialist