3 Communications jobs

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. SUMMARY The Communications Manager is charged with elevating UnidosUS’s voice and mission, leveraging the organization’s involvement in issues such as education, health, criminal justice, the economy, civil rights and immigration policy, and institutional events. This position requires a dynamic communications professional who has a passion for working in a team environment to build and brand the organization as a leader in issues that affect the Latino community. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and will be responsible for producing strategic communications plans and executing those plans in a timely and professional manner that produces tangible results. The Communications Manager should understand the multi-faceted strategies in the component and the individual will play a central role in the work of the Communications and Marketing team. Will also work closely across the broader Communications and Marketing component, including the area of digital and social media, editorial, marketing, graphic design, and events. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic goals through the development of strategic communications plans across various UnidosUS components. • Identify and create new opportunities for greater media exposure for UnidosUS in assigned issue areas. • Develop strategic communications plans to further the work within assigned issue areas. • Develop related media materials including, but not limited to, press advisories and releases, opinion editorials, letters to the editor, blog pieces, social media content, and more. • Conduct outreach to media related to upcoming UnidosUS events and press conferences (media pitching). • Deliver end-of-program reports that recap activities, results and metrics, as outlined in original plans. • Continue to develop and maintain working communication with journalists, reporters, bloggers, and other members of the media. • Identify and propose ways to amplify earned media opportunities/placements across UnidosUS social media and other owned platforms. • Support and work closely with fellow staff to increase interdepartmental collaboration that will help to increase the effectiveness of the component’s work to elevate UnidosUS media exposure. • Provide strategic advice and guidance to counterparts in assigned issue areas. • Work with media to tell the UnidosUS story, highlighting its connection to the community and Affiliate Network, combat negative stereotypes and misperceptions about the Latino community, and hone in on the positive work and accomplishments of Hispanics in the United States. • Work with programmatic and policy staff within focus issue areas to help promote their work and get essential information out to the Latino community through media sources. • Work with the Deputy Vice President of Marketing and Communications and the Assistant Director of Communications to help track and administer the work of the department including the production of quarterly reports, the updating of the daily calendar, and the Communications work plan. • Conduct (in conjunction with other appropriate Communications staff), media training of UnidosUS spokespeople. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or a related field, with 5-7 years of relevant work experience required. • Interest in, and general knowledge of UnidosUS/Latino community issues, programs, and constituencies required. • Must have knowledge of best practices for concise and effective writing and editing. • Must have experience using content management systems; such as Cision media database. • Experience with working with the media, both proactive and reactive outreach that results in new media relationships, contacts, and placements (general market and Hispanic market). • Knowledge of legislative process and how the news media/cycle works. • Strong writing and editing skills, including strong knowledge with AP and Chicago style. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to provide responsive, personable, and informed support to UnidosUS writers. • Comprehensive fact-checking habits. • High degree of initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision. • Ability to remain an active team member, even while working independently. • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally. • Commitment to excellence and high standards. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred.

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. Global Crisis Management’s (GCM) mission is to collaborate with key business partners and customers to support all Disney (and its affiliates) employees in building, sustaining and improving Disney’s capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from all hazards. GCM accomplishes its mission by four approaches: plan development, training and exercising developed plans, implementing the use of technology for emergency use and partnership with internal and external partners.  Responsibilities: Provide direct oversight to the management and professional development of 3 crisis management team members Manage the Global Crisis Management Exercise Design and Development process to include acting as lead on all exercise design and supporting facilitation.itate Crisis Management exercises globally. Oversee the development and ongoing maintenance of the Crisis Management On Call Program to include the development and upkeep of necessary documentation, development of trainings and participation in the program by being available during non-scheduled hours, as needed, including holidays and weekends, to support a crisis impacting The Walt Disney Company. Engage with Security partners to oversee the development of Crisis Management plans and support for special events (e.g. film premieres and productions). Oversee, through the management of personnel, and in conjunction with the Director, the implementation of the departments global preparedness programs. Monitor and support all Global Crisis Events, man-made or natural to ensure Corporate Crisis Management has complete Situational Awareness and is able to make informed decisions. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: 5 - 10 years in the emergency management field specific to operational response. 1 to 3 years of Exercise design and development experience Excellent personal communication and diplomacy skills. Exceptional computer, social media and presentation skills. Seasoned professional with the ability to manage difficult situations, leverage limited resources and design emergency management programs. “Can do” attitude. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certified Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certified. Preferred Qualifications: 2-4-year degree in any discipline

Our Bulls Insider is the go-to inside source for news and information about the Chicago Bulls, leveraging team/league sources to break news, write features, tell stories, discover and create viral and engaging content. Reporting to the Multi-Platform Director and VP of Content, our Bulls Insider will work across digital and linear, often appearing on our linear programs, in addition to daily written beat reporting/feature writing.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Produce a mixture of features, deep-dive and snackable content to grow NBC Sports Chicago’s digital audience. Work directly with our Managing Editor to help plan and execute content strategies. Attend games, practices, press conferences and media availabilities as needed. Contribute/host podcasts, Facebook Live events, promote and distribute content on personal social media channels as well as aid in the growth of NBC Sports Chicago social platforms. Collaborate with other NBC Sports Chicago writers and reporters on special events (major signing, draft, combine, game days) to ensure the proper content is being created. Be on-call for breaking news, phoners or in-studio appearances. Research, write and report multiple stories per week. Break stories and write and report with accuracy and skill under deadline pressure. Conceptualize, develop and pursue original, standout exceptional enterprise journalism Ensure all reporting is factual and accurate. Spot trending content before it takes off, and pitch stories to Managing Editor, Multi-Platform Director and Bulls Content Team  Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years covering relevant the Bulls and/or the NBA Additional Requirements Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays Exceptional writer with the ability to leverage pop culture effectively in creating relevant content engaging for NBC Sports Chicago’s audiences. Deep expertise on the Bulls and NBA. Prolific ability to conceptualize, ideate, and execute effective coverage of multiple developing stories and angles on a day-to-day basis.   About Us At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.