Communications Campaigner

Communications Campaigner

The UAW has taken an all-new approach to bargaining and striking. During our most recent negotiations with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, our union ran a contract campaign for the first time, initiated strikes against all three companies at the same time and brought a whole new level of transparency to bargaining. The result was record-breaking contracts.

From our Stand Up Strike to the recently announced new organizing drive across 13 non-union automakers, the UAW is at the forefront of rebuilding a fighting labor movement. Our union is seeking a Communications Campaigner to join our powerhouse Communications team in assisting strategic campaigns across the country. Candidates must be comfortable working in a high intensity, high-velocity environment and be willing to work long and irregular hours, along with travel, including overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Communications Director in collaboration with staff from other departments to develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and content.
• Writing press releases, social media content, fact sheets, talking points, video story boards, scripts, flyers, and other content.
• Building press plans and engaging with local media on a campaign basis.
• Providing direct communications support to new organizing and contract campaigns, including prepping worker leaders as spokespersons, developing overall framing messages, and developing materials for effective communication with the news media, the general public, workers, union members, and other working people and allies.
• Producing multimedia content for campaigns, including photos, videos, and graphics.
• Assisting with the development and writing of internal member communications, including mass texting, e-blasts, social media copy, and more.
• Editing and revising communications content to ensure consistent messaging across our union.
• Training rank-and-file members on developing and executing basic campaign communications.
• Covering in-person rallies and events around the country.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Minimum three years of work experience in media relations, public affairs, or campaign communications with a demonstrable commitment to winning social and economic justice for workers.
• Must have a basic understanding of labor unions and strategic communications.
• Eagerness and ability to learn about the sectors represented by the UAW, and a commitment to the mission of the UAW.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, InDesign, Photoshop (or similar), Final Cut (or similar).
• Experience with Action Network a plus.

Successful candidates will exhibit discerning judgment, exemplary people skills, and adept writing capabilities. The ideal candidate is both a team player who can collaborate with an enthusiastic staff and a self-driven individual versed at time and task management.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, exempt position, represented by the Newspaper Guild/Communications Workers of America. The UAW offers best-in-class health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A current resume reflecting qualifications for this position, including months and years of employment.
• A short letter of application (500 words or less) which specifically explains how your experiences and accomplishments have prepared you to work with the UAW’s aggressive and bold communications department.
• An example work product – press plan, blog post, spokesperson training, etc, -- that demonstrates your ability.

The UAW is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that our collective strength is amplified when all voices are represented. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Us

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is a progressive, militant union with one of the largest and most diverse memberships in North America, representing 400,000 active members and 600,000 retirees. Our members are employed in a range of workplaces, from multinational corporations to small manufacturers, from state and local governments to colleges and universities, hospitals and private non-profit organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $111,760.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have flexibility to work long hours, including nights & weekends?
• Are you a UAW member?
• How many years have you been a member of the UAW or any other labor union?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48214

Salary : $111,760