Communications Strategist
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Created strategies and tactics to advance the organization's goals on various issues, including voting rights, racial justice, reproductive justice, LGBTQIA+ equality, criminal legal system reform, and more.Provided extensive support and assistance to the organization's internal and external communications programs, including creating and managing various digital content, including website articles, advocacy emails, event pages, action alerts, online graphics, and social media posts.Developed and executed a digital communications calendar to effectively plan, schedule, and implement website content updates, promotional emails, and social media posts.Established and maintained online press distribution lists comprising of reporters and media outlets to facilitate the dissemination of press releases and media advisories.Offered communications support, handling tasks such as online advertisements, promotional emails, graphic design, technical assistance, and real-time documentation via photography and social media updates during ACLU NC events. Played a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data from ACLU-NC digital campaigns, including gathering metrics like social media engagement, email open rates, and website visits.Tracked and compiled coverage of ACLU-NC activities and monitored breaking news relevant to civil rights and civil liberties issues.Contributed to drafting and designing written materials and publications, including newsletters, press releases, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other relevant documents to support the organization's communication efforts.