Senior Communications Associate - (Baltimore, MD)

Summary: Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. Summary of Duties: The Senior Communications Associate will report to the Director of Communications and other staff as designated on various projects. Duties include: · Draft and edit remarks, speeches and scripts on behalf of NAACP leaders · Regularly travel to public events with NAACP executives to manage press opportunities · Author and edit editorials for publication in top tier news outlets · Prepare talking points and briefing materials · Write statements on behalf of senior leaders · Provide logistical support of media events · Support social media outreach in coordination with the Digital Media Department · Perform outreach (pitching) and relationship development with med