Director of Communications for the Algorithmic Justice League
- Employer
- The Algorithmic Justice League
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- $140,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Date posted
- Oct 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Communications, Other Communications, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
About the Algorithmic Justice League (AJL)
At the Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) we believe that social justice requires algorithmic justice. The AJL mission is to raise awareness about the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), equip advocates with empirical research, build the voice and choice of the most impacted communities, and galvanize researchers, policy makers, and industry practitioners to mitigate AI harms and biases. Over the past few years, AJL has made significant contributions to the fight for algorithmic justice. AJL has garnered national and international attention as well as early support from the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation, among others. 2021-2022 is a significant time for us, where we aim to grow from a small team of full time staff supported by contractors to a team of 10+ full time staff, and we have the fundraising plan to support our continued growth.
Position Summary
This leadership position is responsible for developing, executing, and assessing AJL’s organization-wide communications, media outreach, and narrative strategy.
At AJL we take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously. We value creativity, collaboration, and joy. We are a small and mighty team with a rapid growth plan for 2021-22.
This is a full-time regular position, and is overtime exempt. This is a remote position, with regular videoconferencing and shared virtual workspaces.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee the integration of strategic
communications, media, and public relations outreach efforts across
the organization, including:
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Lead communications, marketing, and
outreach for AJL programs and initiatives both nationally and
globally
Design and deliver on media and
publicity strategies for specific AJL programs and initiatives,
ensuring optimal reach and impact
Proactively identify opportunities
for placing articles, op-ed pieces, and letters to the appropriate
channels
Develop content and write
communication pieces in support of AJL’s programs and
initiatives
Work with current contractors to
evolve the design, branding, and style guides for all of AJL’s
communications materials and tools
Manage the calendar and workflow of
communications.
What We Hope You’ll Bring
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A minimum of 10-15 years of
communications experience, with at least 5-8 years as a Director
leading the development, growth & execution of successful,
comprehensive communications and outreach strategies.
Domain knowledge on AI, social
implications of AI, AI policy & civil/human rights, and/or
social implication of technology, technology policy, &
civil/human rights
Demonstrated leadership experience,
including managing and building teams, and driving organizational
Communications strategy
Excellent oral, written, and public
speaking skills
Strong media relationships
Experience in brand management and
leveraging social media and digital platforms to create audience
behavior change resulting is stronger relationships
Demonstrated ability to collaborate
with other staff to achieve goals
Proven demonstration of awareness and
sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse
cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
Work experience with public or
nonprofit organizations
Experience supporting and/or
co-planning and implementing innovative digital fundraising
strategies.
High level of comfort navigating a
startup environment, including adeptness at managing multiple tasks
effectively and working productively in a fast paced, deliberately
growing organization.
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or
French a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 3% employer match on 401k contributions, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off.
How to Apply
If interested, provide your resume along with completed responses to this submission form. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include links to previous work as part of their application package. All candidates for employment must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.
Hiring Statement
Algorithmic Justice League is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
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