Key Responsibilities
Media Relations
- Craft and edit high-quality op-eds, press releases, statements, and letters to the editor.
- Build relationships with media outlets to facilitate article placements and elevate The Bail Project's visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline the opinion-writing process, maintaining alignment with the organization's style guide.
Publications
- Translate complex topics into accessible content, including fact sheets, explainers, reports, and web materials.
- Partner with Policy, Data, and Communications teams to highlight data-driven stories and key findings.
- Support the production of long-form reports, including research, editing, and cross-departmental coordination.
Client and Staff Storytelling
- Develop and compose compelling client stories for digital platforms, collaborating with Operations staff to identify and vet narratives.
- Conduct interviews with clients and staff, manage release forms, and coordinate supplementary materials (e.g., photos, videos).
- Maintain a structured archive of client stories, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients participating in external engagements such as panels, legislative testimony, or media interviews.
Campaign Support
- Develop written resources for policy campaigns, such as talking points, one-pagers, and fact sheets.
- Adapt messaging to resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact.
General Communications Support
- Assist with drafting and editing the weekly staff newsletter.
- Review and copy-edit external communications to ensure accuracy, professionalism, and consistency.