Black Visions Communications Manager Minneapolis, MN · Full time Company website

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About This Role:

The Communications Manager will work closely with Black Visions’s Director of Communications to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive communications strategy for the organization. The Communications Manager will be especially focused on the day-to-day direct implementation of that strategy, with an emphasis on digital media. Informed by data, the Communications Manager will optimize our digital presence. 

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to work creatively, independently, collaboratively, and with flexibility. They know how to authentically engage key audiences and are willing to be innovative in their approach. The candidate is excited about serving the Black Visions mission and is based in Minnesota.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Communications Management

• Develop, implement, and evaluate communications strategies and digital security protocols to maintain favorable public perceptions of Black Visions in collaboration with the Director of Communications and our programs team
• Create attention-grabbing materials that provide information and/or promote our work
• Create and manage digital organizing campaigns
• Manage the organization’s website and social media platforms
• Work with DOC and other departments to create a quarterly newsletter
• Provide training for other members of the organization to enhance their own effectiveness in communications, such as public speaking
• Write press releases or other media communications

Data Analytics 

• Optimize digital presence for search engine optimization and display on internet-connected devices
• Monitor and analyze metrics (such as number of views, conversion rates, or traffic mix) to inform our communications strategy and to ensure return on investment

Outreach & Partner Stewardship

• Foster relationships online and prepare people to mobilize through digital tools
• Represent Black Visions accurately and positively to the public
• Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, external partners, and other stakeholders
• Support coordination of promotional activities

Teamwork and Collaboration (shared with all other staff members)

• Contribute to regular meetings as an active participant or facilitator
• Practice timely, honest, and proactive communication
• Foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Stay grounded in Black Vision’s shared values and the praxis of Black Queer Feminism
• Be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and be transformed
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Believe in the mission, vision, and core values underpinning our work
• Have an authentic love for Black people 
• Desire to be in principled struggle
• Have at least 3 years of experience working with social/digital media
• Has demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed 

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills as well as knowledge of media production and dissemination techniques
• Is familiar with various social media platforms as well as Squarespace for website design
• Has exceptional project management skills, including an ability to manage multiple projects and pivot when needed
• Has interest or background in photography
• Enjoys researching various topics
• Has a keen interest in social justice politics 
• Has a background in digital or narrative organizing
• Is interested in conflict resolution and transformative justice

SALARY

$68,880 per year as a full-time salary for roughly 32 hours per week.

A cost of living adjustment is enacted once every year equal to the rate of inflation or higher.

BENEFITS 

• Generously subsidized dental insurance and healthcare plan options
• Retirement savings plan with 3% employer match
• A life insurance policy of $25,000 and a 60% Long Term Disability plan 
• Expansive time off policy
• 128 hours accrued vacation time during the first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• A three-week period of Rest and Reflection every Winter
• A two-week period of Rest and Reflection every Summer 
• Up to $1,500/year for professional development
• Up to $5,000/year for childcare and dependent care services 
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year 
• Reimbursement for health and wellness activities (up to $150/mo)

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The Communications Manager must live in Minnesota and be able to regularly commute to our office in Minneapolis.

COVID-19 VACCINE TRANSPARENCY

All employees must show proof of being fully immunized against COVID-19. Exemptions from our mandatory vaccine requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

UNION

This position is under the Black Visions Union, affiliated with CWA Local 7200.

HOW TO APPLY

The priority deadline is March 31, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Black Visions is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, disabled, or have otherwise been impacted by systems of oppression to apply.