Communications Manager

Under the direction of the Executive Director or other designee the Communications Manager is responsible for preparing proactive messaging and educational materials for OPAT; designing communication campaigns that tell the real story of OPAT; positioning OPAT and the Executive Director as thought leaders on police reform issues in the media; and effectively communicating OPATs agenda accomplishments and all other OPAT initiatives to the City of Bostons residents. The Communications Manager will also work directly in collaboration with the Mayors Communications and Press teams. This is not your typical 9-5 pm role. We are looking for folks who share our core values of people-first leadership intentional strategy and justice.

• Develops communication campaigns that OPAT can use in the press and social media in their true light contributing to and enriching the residents of our city.
• Craft proactive communication strategies messaging and/or educational campaigns for our citys residents on any changes in the immigration landscape.
• Works swiftly to prepare OPAT/Executive Directors statements and talking points and draft citywide communication for OPAT.
• Identifies opportunities for OPAT to provide thought leadership on pertinent and emerging police reform issues and prepare messaging accordingly advising on opportunities to host or participate in press conferences. Distributes press statements issues letters and manages BMAs social media content.
• Designs and implements OPATs communication strategy to raise awareness and visibility of OPATs agenda priorities key initiatives and accomplishments.
• Builds strong relationships and closely coordinates all strategies campaigns and/or messaging with the Mayors Press Office.
• Draft press releases and advisories talking points public-facing letters and all external-facing communications.
• Actively engages cultivates and manages press relationships to help promote and ensure positive coverage of OPAT programs public announcements board meetings special events and other projects.
• Assists with responding to media inquiries in a timely manner and proactively coordinates with local media outlets on relevant projects.
• Writes and edits communications materials such as press releases media advisories and statements.
• Tracks relevant media coverage of OPAT BPD public safety police reform and other related topics on a daily basis and distributes to the Executive Director and OPAT Staff.
• Helps prepare the Executive Director for media interviews and staff public events.
• Manages all of OPATs public-facing digital content including website email newsletter and social media accounts.
• Designs and manages all OPATs public-facing print materials including brochures one-pagers flyers and reports.
• Pitch news stories to local and national news outlets including trade publications.
• Manages OPATs archive of photos press clippings announcements and other public-facing documents.
• Creates content and coordinates input on infographics etc. and newsletter that demonstrate the work goals and objectives of OPAT.
• Creates and publishes OPATs newsletter email publications and other regular updates.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of OPATs communication strategies using qualitative and quantitative feedback.
• Attends events as a representative of OPAT which may require working evenings and/or weekends.
• Participates in regular office responsibilities including triaging calls drafting/editing board meeting minutes case reports annual and semi-annual OPAT reports and other constituent-related activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• At least four (4) years of full-time experience in the field of communications journalism and/or marketing. A bachelors degree in a relevant field of study may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with planning writing editing and producing press releases media advisories and other print publications.
• A writing sample will be required.
• Experience providing key support and advice to senior management and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities show flexibility and prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with staff media outlets constituents and community partners.
• Experience managing social media platforms including Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram TikTok etc.
• Ability to take initiative work independently and think strategically.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Knowledge of Bostons Black Male communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish Haitian Creole Cape Verdean Creole Chinese or Vietnamese).

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-8

Hours per week: 35