Sr. Communications Associate
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a 501(c)(4) organization, is the premier coalition of more than 240 organizations that promotes and protects civil and human rights in America. The Leadership Conference has coordinated national lobbying efforts on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957.
About The Role
We are seeking a Sr. Communications Associate to join our Communications department. The ideal candidate is passionate about civil and human rights and will have extensive experience writing and editing print and digital media content for advocacy communication campaigns and issues that drive The Leadership Conference’s mission.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for email inquiries from journalists, stakeholders, and the public.
- Assist with creating social media content and monitoring discussion on social media posts.
- Create and maintain press lists and coalition communications lists.
- Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices, collaborating with staff members to gather information for different projects.
- Supporting event planning for internal and external media events and briefings.
- Monitor and compile clippings of daily media coverage and hearings to report media coverage to the team.
- Provide operational support and administrative duties for the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
- A minimum of 5 years of political communications experience, familiarity with the news industry, and news cycle is a plus.
- Experience with communication tools, including but not limited to Meltwater, Muck Rack, Asana, Salesforce, Hootsuite, and AI tools.
- Proven commitment to civil and human rights with a passion for the issues represented by The Leadership Conference.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collegial working style.
What We Offer
The Leadership Conference offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous personal leave and vacation time.
Salary Range – $81,216 - $99,834
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
The Leadership Conference and The Education Fund are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
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