ACORN seeks an experienced and energetic individual to lead its national media relations efforts. The Press Coordinator will develop and implement a strategic plan to generate print and broadcast coverage of local and national ACORN’s work. Duties will include:  
- Preparing, distributing and pitching media materials to support ACORN’s campaigns for social and economic justice;  
- Building relationships with key media outlets, editors, and reporters;  
- Assisting ACORN’s national staff and 103 local offices in developing effective messages and media plans;  
- Training and supporting ACORN’s membership of community leaders from low income communities as media spokespeople.  
 
Requirements include:  
- Previous experience in the press, media relations, or campaigns;  
- Excellent writing skills;  
- High motivation;  
- An understanding of and commitment to community organizing and social justice work  
 
The Press Coordinator will report to the national Communications Director and work from ACORN’s national headquarters in New Orleans.  

More details after the jump.

Salary: Based on experience. Benefits include health, vacation, and pension.  
 
To Apply:  
Send resume and cover letter to:  
Charles Jackson, Communications Director: communications@acorn.org.  
 
Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color encouraged to apply.  
 
 
About ACORN:  
ACORN (the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) is the nation’s largest community organization of low- and moderate-income families, with over 350,000 member families organized into 800 neighborhood chapters in 103 cities across the country, as well as chapters in Canada, Mexico, and Peru. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action and won victories on issues of concern to our members, including better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in our communities from banks and governments, and better public schools.