Communications Deputy Director
Internships
Communications Deputy Director
The Justice Policy Institute seeks a communications deputy director to implement and assist with media relations and communications work. The Justice Policy Institute is one of the nation’s leading non-profit research and public policy organizations dedicated to ending society’s reliance on incarceration and promoting effective and just solutions to social problems. JPI is located in Washington, D.C. and works with advocacy organizations, citizens and policymakers across the country to promote progressive criminal and juvenile justice reforms. Please review our work at www.justicepolicy.org before applying.
The communications deputy director will work with the communications director and the executive director in the development and implementation of all media and communications activities. JPI offers significant potential for professional advancement.
Responsibilities:
• Managing communications and public relations projects
• Developing and implementing strategic communications and messaging plans
• Writing and editing media materials including press releases and advisories, op-eds, letters to the editor, articles, brochures and promotional materials
• Developing and maintaining media relationships
• Monitoring news opportunities on adult and juvenile justice issues
• Maintaining website content
• Writing content for electronic newsletters
• Implementing media and publicity events
• Managing interns
• Tracking and cataloging media hits
• Developing and maintaining communication lists
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to JPI’s mission, issues and projects
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in a related field, such as strategic or campaign communications, public relations, or other relevant non-profit or public sector experience
• Experience connecting media and policy advocacy
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse groups including advocates, media, non-profit professionals, criminal justice systems players, and grassroots organizations
• Computer proficiency
• Website design or maintenance skills
• Experience as a trainer a plus
• Ability to travel, and flexibility a must
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience. Excellent, full-paid medical, dental, vision and other benefits provided.
To apply:
People of color and individuals with direct experience with the criminal justice system strongly encouraged to apply. The Justice Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample (preferably a press release or article) to:
communications@justicepolicy.org
or:
Laura Jones
Communications Deputy Director Search
Justice Policy Institute
1003 K Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20001
NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED.
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Internships
JPI is now accepting applications for its internship program. Interns are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. We accept interns for the fall or spring semester, summer, or for the entire academic year. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter detailing why they are interested in an internship with the Justice Policy Institute, a resume, and a writing sample. The cover letter should also include all contact information: current address, phone and fax numbers, and email address.
We seek interns interested in being introduced to the “nuts and bolts” of criminal justice and juvenile justice reform work and issues. This may include everything from poring through government reports, statistics, records, and data to working on the communications strategy associated with a state-based campaign/ initiative or analyzing legislation with clear policy implications. We are committed to creating a fulfilling and rewarding internship experience and view this as a partnership between our organization, students, and educators. Interns will work directly under the supervision of the Research Director of JPI. In addition to performing some basic administrative functions for the organization, interns will also be expected to attend meetings with senior staff as appropriate and to support JPI’s strategic initiatives.
Schedules are flexible and can work around students school and/or work activities. This is an unpaid internship, however we are happy to work with schools that provide for funding or course credit. Interested applicants should send their resume, a coverletter and writing sample via email to Nastassia Walsh at nwalsh@justicepolicy.org.