The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.
AAJ is seeking a Communications Coordinator for its Communications department. The Communications Coordinator role focuses on supporting the Communications Team in generating media coverage, developing digital communications, and publicizing AAJ’s civil justice advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Communications Team to help develop and implement strategies to support AAJ’s legislative agenda in the media.
- Assist with incoming press inquiries and digital media needs.
- Assist with building lists of key influencers, stakeholders, partners, and media.
- Support the team in cultivating relationships with reporters and pitch stories to local, state, and national outlets.
- Write press releases, opinion pieces, talking points, social media, and other content.
- Work with state affiliates and members to identify press opportunities and coordinate responses to inquiries.
- Engage grassroots activists and stakeholders and provide them with tools to take action in support of or opposition to legislation and policy.
- Monitor civil justice news and trends across a variety of outlets and platforms. Work with Communications Team to develop and execute rapid response media strategies.
- Manage clips database of relevant and earned media stories.
- Propose new initiatives and ideas in strategy sessions and daily communications planning meetings.
- Assist in advising AAJ members and stakeholders on media best practices.
- Perform administrative tasks as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.