For The People

Communications Specialist

For The People

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oakland • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Exceptionally strong writing skills across formats (pitches, press releases, briefs, newsletters)
  • Familiarity with some of the following tools: Asana, Salesforce, Canva, Adobe
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong organizational instincts and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with media, editorial calendars, and brand voice
  • Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and subject matter
Benefits
  • 100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays and paid time off
  • Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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