What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST position at SEIU?
Description
Position Summary :
The SEIU-UHW Communications Specialist plans and executes all aspects of communications in support of our organizing, legislative, and contract bargaining campaigns.
The SEIU-UHW Communications Specialist functions include the following :
- Work with team and independently to develop and execute on communications strategies, messaging, plans, and timelines.
- Develop creative ways to communicate with members and the public, including but not limited to social media, effective email, and text messaging.
- Develop our identity and brand for SEIU-UHW and SEIU-UHW-associated projects or campaigns.
- Conceptualize, shoot, and edit video projects for quick use in social media and longer videos for presentations.
- Train SEIU-UHW members and staff to be effective spokespeople and storytellers.
- Write, edit, and design effective direct mail, leaflets, and other printed materials.
- Write, edit, and design advertising for use online and in print.
- Write, edit, and design content for social media accounts and websites.
- Create effective concepts and messaging for events including signage and promotional materials.
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases; contact reporters to pitch stories or events.
- Analyze and report on communications outcomes and apply that learning to future communications. (ex : social media engagement and effectiveness, or tracking snail mail program performance.)
Requirements
Qualifications :
Written placement test required of all applicants.
