Strategic Communications & Content Creator

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Center on Policy Initiatives
Entry Level

Overview: The San Diego Black Worker Center (SDBWC) seeks a dynamic Communications Specialist, ideally, with a background in journalism or reporting to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in amplifying worker stories, crafting creative narrative campaigns, and sharing data-driven insights to support Black workers and the Black worker justice movement. This role involves report writing, social media management, graphic design assistance, and implementing innovative digital communication strategies. If you are passionate about racial and economic justice and empowering Black communities, we invite you to apply.

SDBWC Purpose: The SDBWC purpose is to build a more equitable economy for Black workers across the diaspora and to advance the Black Worker Justice Movement! The SDBWC mission is to organize people power, improve job quality through policy advocacy and fight for workers’ rights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creative Narrative Campaigns: Develop and execute compelling narrative campaigns to highlight the experiences and contributions of Black workers.
  • Storytelling: Collect, curate, and amplify worker stories to inform and inspire audiences.
  • Data Sharing & Report Creation: Collaborate with the team to analyze and present new data, assist in report creation, and ensure accessibility and impact of findings.
  • Social Media Management: Oversee and manage social media platforms to engage the community, increase visibility, and promote SDBWC initiatives.
  • Graphic Design Assistance: Support the creation of visually appealing materials, including flyers, reports, and social media graphics.
  • Digital Communication Strategies: Design and implement innovative strategies to expand the center’s digital footprint and reach.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to empowering Black communities, advancing racial and economic justice, and addressing the needs of Black workers.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within an organization or fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.
  • Mastery of the English language in both written and verbal formats, with strong editing and revision skills for culturally appropriate communications.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to inspire collaboration across teams and departments.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and resourceful problem-solver.
  • Valid California driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle for work-related travel.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in journalism, reporting, or storytelling, particularly in advocacy or social justice contexts.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing tools, including social media scheduling platforms, email marketing software, and graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Knowledge of racial and economic justice movements and issues affecting Black workers in California.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs
  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods in meetings or while working on a computer.
  • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk and reach
  • Required to push, pull, lift and carry

Transportation Requirements:  

This position requires occasional driving throughout San Diego County using a personal vehicle or other reliable & trustworthy transportation source.  We offer mileage reimbursement for authorized trips. 


SALARY AND BENEFITS:
 

CPI’s salary and benefit standards are competitive and reflect our commitment to economic justice and equal pay for equal work. The salary range for this position is between $70,691 - $80,000 per year. We offer a full benefits package including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, and a generous paid time-off program including paid sick, vacation, and holidays.  

To Apply: Please submit your resume, and two writing samples (e.g., articles, social media campaigns, or reports). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

This position will may be supervised by: SDBWC’s Director. *In the absence of SDBWC’s staff, CPI’s Executive Director.

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