About the Job
NCLA is seeking a motivated Communications Specialist who can communicate our organization’s passion for defending civil liberties from administrative agency abuse of power. This is an entry-level position reporting to the Communications and Marketing Director. We are located in Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. As a member of our Communications & Marketing team, you will create quality communications and marketing content in a variety of formats, such as press releases, blogs, web, and collateral for distribution. If you love the written word, consider yourself a grammar fanatic, and are committed to a new movement that promotes civil liberties for all, send us your resume today!

Position Title: Communications Specialist

Department: Communications & Marketing

Report to: Director of Communications & Marketing

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft press releases in a timely manner with attention to accuracy and grammar
• Proof and edit written communications
• Provide insightful, creative, liberty-minded written materials reflecting cohesive & consistent NCLA “voice” on a regular basis in a variety of formats
• Research, write, and achieve the highest level of quality ensuring consistency with corporate identity and brand messaging
• Draft promotional, advertising, and fundraising material
• Draft/edit weekly blogs, emails, and website material
• Edit editorials for staff members as needed
• Meet deadlines for assignments
• Coordinate interviews with media outlets

Educational or Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred

Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in professional writing
• Experience writing promotional or marketing copy
• Experience writing for a digital/web audience
• Experience handling media interview requests is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take on multiple tasks
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Basic Knowledge of Word Press CMS, Meltwater, Zoom & Skype is a must
• Must be able to handle deadlines under pressure and prioritize accordingly
• Must have a keen eye for detail
• Candidate must demonstrate time management skills
• Possess a positive, service-oriented attitude and be a proven team player
• Marketing and/or non-profit organization experience is a plus and strongly desired, but not required for this role
• Knowledge/familiarity of law and the topic of the Administrative State desired, but not required for this role

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About NCLA
NCLA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group founded by prominent legal scholar Philip Hamburger to protect constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State. NCLA’s public-interest litigation and other pro bono advocacy strive to tame the unlawful power of state and federal agencies and to foster a new civil liberties movement that will help restore Americans’ fundamental rights.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Judy Pino, judy.pino@ncla.legal