Job Details
Common Cause (Posted March 7, 2013)
Organization Website: http://www.commoncause.org
Digital Producer
Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: Digital Strategies Manager and Vice President, Communications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Handle day-to-day production and maintenance of the organization's websites. Assist in developing, formatting and segmenting compelling messages and help manage a busy online calendar. Work with state chapters to maintain and improve their sites. Using the CMS system and advocacy tools, build landing pages for messages, and monitor and report on online messaging performance. Contribute to redesign and functionality upgrade of CommonCause.org, launching later in 2013. Research, recommend and implement technology ideas and solutions as needed. Create and edit graphics. Advise and implement SEO strategies and tactics.
QUALIFICATIONS: At least three years of experience with working with nonprofit political campaign or similar websites. Demonstrated experience with content management systems and constituent databases required. Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as solid writing and editing skills. Understanding of online tools, tactics and best practices. Ability to train colleagues on specific digital skills and tasks. Experience with Photoshop and other digital production tools. An eye for clean graphic design.
Pluses: Graphic design and/or production design experience is a huge plus; in particular, experience developing and designing infographics for distribution on blogs and social channels; writing skills helpful.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include Digital Producer in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546 No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. Salary commensurate with experience.
About Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.
Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.
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