Communications Assistant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Media Narrative Curator to join our team. This role is pivotal in shaping and managing the narrative around environmental justice issues within media platforms. The Media Narrative Curator will be responsible for crafting compelling stories, managing media relationships, and utilizing various channels to influence public perception and drive advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media, communications, and social justice, with a deep understanding of environmental issues and community engagement. Finally, this position is responsible for sharing compelling narratives that highlight the experiences and voices of the Lindsay Heights community, and showcase Walnut Way’s work, impact and aligns with the general Walnut Way narrative.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive media narrative strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Create, curate, and manage engaging content across various media platforms, including social media, blogs, newsletters, and press releases.
• Collaborate with team members to generate content that reflects diverse perspectives and addresses key environmental justice issues.
• Monitor media coverage, social media trends, and public discourse related to environmental justice and the organization’s initiatives.
• Analyze the effectiveness of media campaigns and narrative strategies, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.

Storytelling:

• Craft and share compelling narratives that highlight the experiences and voices of the Lindsay Heights community, and showcase Walnut Way’s work, impact and aligns with the general Walnut Way narrative.
• Use data and personal stories to create powerful, relatable content that resonates with target audiences.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with community members, activists, and stakeholders to gather stories, insights, and feedback for content development.
• Support community-driven media projects and initiatives that promote environmental justice and raise awareness.
• Pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage resident inquiries to enhance the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Collaboration & Coordination:
• Work closely with the EJII and Walnut Way Project Leads to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication strategies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of organizational goals and strategies.
• Work with the grants manager to develop stories for grant applications and create impact reports.
• Maintain relationships with funders through regular digital updates.

Digital Literacy:

• Use digital marketing and content creation as digital training tools for community members.
• Integrate digital literacy into all communications efforts, making them educational for the community.
• Amplify Walnut Way's message and build digital skills within the community.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person