Communications Associate

CTU
Chicago Teachers Union

Communications Associate

Based in Chicago, IL

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), an organization of educators, who for more than 75 years, has been dedicated to advancing and promoting quality education, improving teaching and learning conditions, and protecting members’ rights while serving and representing almost 30,000 teachers, paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel, and school clinicians. CTU sits at the forefront of the Chicago movement for working families and seeks to ensure that every student attends a safe, welcoming and thriving neighborhood public school. The CTU communications department sits at the intersection of developing and communicating that message to the people of Chicago.

Summary:
Under the supervision of the Chicago Teachers Union Director of Communications, the Communications Associate will support earned media relations and content production across digital platforms such as the CTU Website, email, social media, video production, podcasts, blogs, and radio to create diverse, innovative, empowering, and participatory communications/content for our members. This role is integral in sharing the mission and work of the CTU with members, students, families, the media, the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois and the Nation.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use oral and written communication skills including copy-editing, writing, & proofreading to plan, create, and generate content to tell CTU’s story across platforms and earned media
• Receive and respond to incoming earned media requests including identifying, providing talking points, and managing the scheduling of potential spokespeople,
• Collaborate with communication team and other staff members on content that will enhance awareness of organizational campaigns and department specific campaigns.
• Assist in photographing and recording events, programs, and activities during CTU and partner events for marketing and messaging purposes.
• Maintain brand and style standards to help ensure proper application.
• Catalog and maintain a library of multimedia presentations, branding, graphic designs/images, photos, video and other digital assets and resources.
• The above list does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, included may be other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or at least two (2) years of hands –on communications experience in the field of labor, non-profit, governmental relations
• Strong technical, desktop publishing, digital organizing, and graphic application skills
• Detail oriented
• Exceptionally fast and effective writing, proofreading, & copy-editing skills.
• Self-starter with ability to judge rapidly shifting priorities and handle a high-volume work environment with multiple competing priorities
• Collaborative team member who can take direction and complete high-quality projects in a timely manner.
• Background in union/labor, education and/or politics is desirable.
• Familiarity with local and state education and political topics/issues.
• Experience with Black and Brown media outreach.
• Experience working with community partners and civil rights groups

Compensation: Salary range $80,000 – $100,000

Benefits: Health Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO and Vacation.

Application Requirements:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, writing sample and résumé via email to: [email protected] . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please reference CTU Communication Jobs in the subject line.

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