About the Working Families Party
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Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
WFP seeks a communications professional to tell our story in New England, including Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. As the New England Communications Director, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and executing strategic communication plans that amplify the visions of the Working Families Party and its sister advocacy organization Working Families Power. You will use your expertise in media relations, messaging, and storytelling to shape public narratives, build relationships with key stakeholders, and mobilize grassroots support for Working Families policies and candidates.
Applicants should be exceptional writers, have experience with media relations and strategy, and have a proactive, can-do attitude and strong organizational skills.
Experience with New England media is strongly preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communications strategies to advance the Working Families Party and Working Families Power mission and goals in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
- Find and explore opportunities to tell stories in the other New England states that build our brands and/or lay the foundation for expansion.
- Develop narratives and messages for Working Families issue and political campaigns.
- Write and edit press releases, talking points, speeches, and other communications materials.
- Pitch stories to regional and national journalists and media outlets.
- Support state WFP social media accounts.
- Track and analyze media coverage of the Working Families Party and its candidates.
- Prepare WFP spokespeople for press interviews and public events.
- Provide media training to Working Families Party candidates and staff.
- Represent the Working Families Party at public events and speaking engagements.
- Build relationships with journalists, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date on current events and political trends in the region.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Working Families Party team.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of five years communications experience
- Experience working with progressive organizations, candidates, or elected leaders
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Experience in developing and executing communications strategies
- Experience with social media and digital communications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Commitment to social and economic justice
What Else Should You Know
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Compensation: The final salary for this role will be determined based on our Pay Scale, which takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience. The final salary offer will fall into one of the following ranges depending on where you live:
- National Market (Danbury, NH, Providence, Springfield): $75,000 to $93,750
- High Market (Hartford, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford): $86,250 to $96,600
- Very High Market (Boston, Nashua): $96,600 to $115,000
- The locations listed above are just examples and not an exhaustive list.
- We also offer a robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
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Location & Travel: You may work remotely, but you must be located in or near Providence or Hartford in order to attend in person meetings and events. Preference for Providence or Hartford, but candidates able to travel to those cities to staff events easily will be considered.
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Schedule: Full Time, Permanent.
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Union Affiliation: WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a nonmanagerial role eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at
[email protected] with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
