Communications Coordinator

Company: Florida TaxWatch

URL: http://www.floridataxwatch.org

Contact Person: Logan Lundberg

Application Deadline: February 28, 2017

Description

The Florida TaxWatch Communications Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing the interactions between TaxWatch and the statewide media. Working under the Executive Vice President and with the Director of Publications, the Communications Coordinator handles the official TaxWatch response to incoming media requests; composes initial drafts of news releases, opinion pieces and columns; and actively promotes TaxWatch research and recommendations throughout the media. Additionally, the Communications Coordinator may assist with the TaxWatch social media accounts, maintaining the TaxWatch websites, and other related tasks.

This position is full-time, salary + benefits, compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to work quickly and adapt to changing deadlines, be an excellent writer, have an attention to detail, and have experience or training working with the media. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and HTML/CSS knowledge is a plus.

Qualified applicants will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Political Science, Public Relations, or similar field.

How to Apply

Please email Logan Lundberg at llundberg@floridataxwatch.org with your resume, cover letter, and writing samples.
Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled.

Job Originally Posted on: Monday, January 9, 2017