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About The Freedom From Religion Foundation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness.
Benefits:
- Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
- Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
- Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
- Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.
The Role:
- Writes, researches, and/or develops production strategy and/or creative and editorial processes and content for programs across broadcast and digital platforms.
- Produces, develops, writes or edits content. This may include identifying topics, themes, and/or guests, conducting pre-interviews or interviews and scheduling, writing, publishing and integrating content for multimedia platforms.
- Develops and maintains reports of content evaluation and metrics.
- May serve as a liaison for staff and interviewees. Collaborates with other content creators in pre- to post-production processes, specifically adding production content to FFRF’s “Ask an Atheist” Facebook Live show and FFRF’s TV show, “Freethought Matters.”
- Oversees and/or performs daily operational activities for live and pre-produced content, including teleprompting and managing remote feeds via Skype and Zoom.
- Helps prepare actualities, production and scripts for FFRF’s weekly radio program, “Freethought Radio.”
- Works with legal staff on future short-term podcasts on legal issues, and help with monthly “We Dissent” podcast as requested.
- Maintains familiarity with studio equipment and/or applicable technology for production.
- Produces and/or edits 30 or more Freethought Matters TV shows annually for broadcast on television and YouTube, including developing some issue-oriented shows in addition to “talking heads” interviews.
- Edits video of FFRF annual convention presentations for YouTube/website use.
- Helps with official PowerPoint presentations by staff for conventions or other speaking engagements.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in media communications/journalism/communications preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience applicable to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent journalistic sensibilities and writing skills, along with a keen understanding of visual media.
- Familiarity with and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
- Demonstrated knowledge of posting guidelines for YouTube, Facebook Live and other streaming platforms.
- Strong aptitude for and desire to learn new skills and technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to meet project needs, including tight deadlines.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Job Overview
The first-ever marketing director position at FFRF will be responsible for overall development and management of marketing to promote the nation’s largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics) working as a major state/church watchdog. The Director of PR & Marketing will oversee the development and distribution of print, broadcast and digital advertising and other promotions. Will evaluate and oversee social media, as well as work with the Director of Communications and other communications staff to cultivate media coverage. Will manage tracking systems/analytics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of marketing efforts. Will work with staff throughout the organization to accomplish marketing goals. Will oversee a significant advertising/public relations budget. This position is exempt and will report directly to FFRF’s Co-Presidents.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to keeping religion and government separate and educating about nonbelievers, and has a new c(4) lobbying arm, FFRF Action Fund. Our continuing membership growth keeps us busy, as do current threats to the First Amendment. We take time to have fun and celebrate successes in a friendly, casual office. Our dedicated staff is excited to work for these causes and proud of FFRF’s accomplishments over the past 45 years. But don’t just take our word for it: Charity Navigator has listed FFRF in the top 1% of charities rated based on its accountability, transparency and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Fully paid premiums for health, dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available.
- Automatic enrollment in the Health Reimbursement Arrangement fully funded by FFRF to cover the health plan’s maximum out-of-pocket healthcare costs; Flexible Spending Account available.
- Two weeks of paid vacation in first year of employment; 3 weeks per year thereafter.
- Two weeks of paid sick leave annually.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave annually for childbirth or adoption after one year of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous FFRF matching and additional contribution.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development of FFRF marketing strategy including print, broadcast and digital advertising, social media and promotional materials. Direct marketing activities to promote FFRF’s cause, products and programs.
- Plan and develop advertising to increase membership and overall awareness of and support for FFRF’s purposes, including overseeing production and placement of print, billboards, digital and broadcast ads. Inspect layouts and compose or edit advertising copy.
- Review and evaluate promotional brochures, website, social media and other content for marketing/branding purposes. Oversee homepage promotions. Devise or oversee digital campaigns to attract prospective members.
- Supervise or co-supervise FFRF graphic artists, digital communications manager, set objectives and monitor performances.
- Evaluate FFRF’s digital media distribution system (Meltwater). Help cultivate media contacts and coverage.
- Oversee/monitor social media.
- Ensure brand consistency in advertising efforts.
- Write marketing press releases and periodically assist with writing and reviewing other press releases as needed, and other materials.
- Direct or assist with needs assessments or constituency surveys and other research to guide marketing efforts.
- Analyze effectiveness of marketing activities and provide regular reports to staff leadership.
- Lead marketing project teams as needed to accomplish plan goals and objectives.
- Communicate marketing activities and messages to FFRF staff.
- Submit annual marketing budget to Co-Presidents.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- At least several years’ experience and a proven track record of success in progressively more senior PR & marketing roles, ideally including experience with running national campaigns.
- Familiarity with nonprofit and cause marketing.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in marketing or a related field..
- Experience, background and skill at copywriting.
- Experience in different social networking platforms, including Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
- Experience in different softwares, including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Words, Google Analytics (WordPress, NeonCRM familiarity helpful).
- Proficiency with Search Engine Optimization.
Freedom From Religion Foundation