National Iranian American Council
Communications Director
National Iranian American Council, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
About NIAC and NIAC Action:
NIAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and celebrating the Iranian-American community. NIAC Action, the 501(c)(4) sister organization of NIAC, is dedicated to building political power for the Iranian-American community to advance peace and diplomacy, secure equitable immigration policies, and protect the civil rights of all Americans.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Director will be responsible for leading all external communications & marketing activities for NIAC and NIAC action, including press and public relations. This role will drive the organizations' work as it pertains to brand and messaging among the Iranian-American community, Washington policy community, and broader American public, telling the story of our work and priorities through digital media, traditional media, and direct public engagement. This role will report to the Executive Director.
This is a hybrid position (part remote work/part in-person work) and preference will be given to candidates based in the Washington, DC area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications Strategy
Create and implement NIAC's communications strategy that includes robust digital communications and traditional media plans.Tell NIAC's story to Iranian Americans, policymakers, media, and the general publicIncrease awareness and recognition for NIAC's work, key issues, values and accomplishmentsCorrect and counter disinformation against the organization and broader communityPress & Media
Develop and execute NIAC's press strategy, including specific strategies for key campaigns and events.
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with reporters and identify opportunities to engage key reporters regarding NIAC's workServe as organizational media contact and assist with media placements, including pitching NIAC experts to press for commentary and analysis, securing high-impact placement of articles written by NIAC staff, and securing TV and radio interviewsDraft and edit statements and press releases; build press lists and ensure all appropriate outlets and reporters receive outreachMonitor and track the media landscape on NIAC's key issue areasDigital Communications & Marketing
Manage member emails, newsletter, website copy, and social media copyOversee NIAC's website, including content, branding, presentation, navigation and analytics and NIAC's social media presenceTrack, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of NIAC's online engagement campaigns, with the aim of boosting engagement, optimizing lead generation, and revising digital strategy as needed to hit NIAC's annual digital goalsDevise and execute social media strategies for organizational events including galas, fundraisers, social events, conferences, panels, book talks, and moreQUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of relevant communications experience; campaign or nonprofit experience preferredAbility to speak, read, and/or write Persian strongly preferredExperience with media relations and media engagement platformsExperience with website design and multimedia digital content creation preferredStrong attention to detail required so that content and assets are error freeExcellent writing and editing skillsDedication to NIAC/NIAC Action's mission and workFamiliarity with the Iranian-American community and political landscape of issues NIAC/NIAC Action work onBENEFITS:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and EAP options provided17+ days of annual paid leave, with additional days accrued through years of employment, and 17 paid holidays401k with 2% company match after 6 months of employmentAnnual professional development stipendPaid family leave
NIAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
NIAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, engaging, and celebrating the Iranian-American community. NIAC Action, the 501(c)(4) sister organization of NIAC, is dedicated to building political power for the Iranian-American community to advance peace and diplomacy, secure equitable immigration policies, and protect the civil rights of all Americans.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Director will be responsible for leading all external communications & marketing activities for NIAC and NIAC action, including press and public relations. This role will drive the organizations' work as it pertains to brand and messaging among the Iranian-American community, Washington policy community, and broader American public, telling the story of our work and priorities through digital media, traditional media, and direct public engagement. This role will report to the Executive Director.
This is a hybrid position (part remote work/part in-person work) and preference will be given to candidates based in the Washington, DC area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications Strategy
Create and implement NIAC's communications strategy that includes robust digital communications and traditional media plans.Tell NIAC's story to Iranian Americans, policymakers, media, and the general publicIncrease awareness and recognition for NIAC's work, key issues, values and accomplishmentsCorrect and counter disinformation against the organization and broader communityPress & Media
Develop and execute NIAC's press strategy, including specific strategies for key campaigns and events.
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with reporters and identify opportunities to engage key reporters regarding NIAC's workServe as organizational media contact and assist with media placements, including pitching NIAC experts to press for commentary and analysis, securing high-impact placement of articles written by NIAC staff, and securing TV and radio interviewsDraft and edit statements and press releases; build press lists and ensure all appropriate outlets and reporters receive outreachMonitor and track the media landscape on NIAC's key issue areasDigital Communications & Marketing
Manage member emails, newsletter, website copy, and social media copyOversee NIAC's website, including content, branding, presentation, navigation and analytics and NIAC's social media presenceTrack, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of NIAC's online engagement campaigns, with the aim of boosting engagement, optimizing lead generation, and revising digital strategy as needed to hit NIAC's annual digital goalsDevise and execute social media strategies for organizational events including galas, fundraisers, social events, conferences, panels, book talks, and moreQUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of relevant communications experience; campaign or nonprofit experience preferredAbility to speak, read, and/or write Persian strongly preferredExperience with media relations and media engagement platformsExperience with website design and multimedia digital content creation preferredStrong attention to detail required so that content and assets are error freeExcellent writing and editing skillsDedication to NIAC/NIAC Action's mission and workFamiliarity with the Iranian-American community and political landscape of issues NIAC/NIAC Action work onBENEFITS:
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and EAP options provided17+ days of annual paid leave, with additional days accrued through years of employment, and 17 paid holidays401k with 2% company match after 6 months of employmentAnnual professional development stipendPaid family leave
NIAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.