Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CloseKnit is an emerging thought leader in the youth homelessness field that conducts research, pilots programming, develops policies, and advocates for chosen family hosting arrangements. The Communications Consultant will develop and execute a communications plan, raise the profile of CloseKnit’s work, engage media and partners, create marketing materials, support spokespeople, and measure public relations impact.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential channels and targeted partners for print, television, podcasts, blogs, social media, in-person and online speaking engagements
- Identify journalists, especially BIPOC journalists, who have previously written or reported on youth homelessness
- Develop key messages
- Create and distribute marketing materials, including a case statement, press release, and ongoing social media posts
- Identify, train, and arrange media appearances for appropriate spokespeople
- Evaluate the success of our public relations campaign by measuring engagement, impressions, and reach
- Create a plan for ongoing media engagement
Skills
- CloseKnit seeks a seasoned Communications Consultant to develop and execute a communications plan, including:
- People who are BIPOC, who have lived experience of youth homelessness, and/or have served as a host, either in a formal program or informally, are especially invited to apply
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