UNITE HERE is a progressive labor union, dedicated to creating greater equality and opportunity for workers in the North American hospitality industry. Communications Specialists play a crucial role in designing comprehensive communications strategies using digital platforms, earned media, and multi-media tools to raise the visibility of worker struggles. As a Communications Specialist with UNITE HERE, you will be part of a team that empowers people in low-wage service sector jobs to achieve better wages and benefits, dignity, and basic rights at work.

Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): 

• Developing, in collaboration with union leadership and members, messaging and materials for effective communication with news media, the general public, worker members, and allies; 
• Developing and leading strategic communications plans for organizing, contract, and other advocacy campaigns;
• Planning and implementing earned media outreach, including pitching news articles, organizing media events such as press conferences, meet-and-greets, etc.;
• Writing leaflets, bulletins, website- and e-advocacy content, social media posts, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, speeches, paid ads, and other materials;
• Managing the production of internal member communications in print and on digital platforms, such as mass texting and emailing;
• Working closely with union members in spokesperson trainings, interviews, photo- and video shoots, and participating in events and actions;
• Documenting events and actions, including taking photos and video, and posting real-time content to social media platforms.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the fight for workers’ rights; 
• BA degree or relevant work experience, with a minimum of one year in media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to meaningfully engage with and frame issues for people of different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, income levels, life experiences, etc.;
• Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional long- or irregular hours during times of critical campaign need;
• Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and deadlines;
• Fluency in Spanish a plus;
• Experience using with Action Network, Mobile Commons, Hustle, Slack and/or other mobile communications software/platforms a plus.

Department: Communications     Location: New York      Bargaining Unit: UUHS