Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling
About the Role
Cristosal is looking for a communications professional who can turn investigations, legal casework, advocacy, and regional analysis into content that reaches donors, journalists, policymakers, influencers, and the public — taking complicated, substantive work and making it clear and shareable, then using that to grow our audience and support fundraising. This person will own both the storytelling and the brand: shaping narratives, producing content across platforms, and keeping Cristosal’s voice consistent.
Responsibilities
Storytelling & Content Translation
- Turn investigations, legal casework, advocacy campaigns, and regional analysis into accessible, compelling stories.
- Develop hooks, narratives, and angles tailored to different audiences — donors, media, influencers, policymakers, and academics.
- Create and oversee content across social media, newsletters, the website, blogs, and donor communications.
Audience Growth & Public Engagement
- Proactively generate attention rather than simply produce content on request.
- Craft headline and story pitches for journalists and prominent publications
- Identify opportunities for earned media and build relationships that support it.
- Develop creator and influencer engagement opportunities.
- Connect communications strategy directly to fundraising goals.
- Grow and deepen audience engagement over time.
Brand & Editorial Quality Control
- Maintain a consistent voice, positioning, and message discipline across all channels.
- Oversee visual and brand consistency.
- Serve as an editor and quality steward for all outgoing communications.
Content Production
- Produce high-quality content directly, including social posts, newsletters, website updates, blogs, reels, basic video, and briefing materials.
- Guide and support other staff or contractors on routine content execution.
Core Requirements
- Proven ability to translate complex human rights, legal, or policy material into clear, compelling public-facing content.
- A strategic communications mindset — audience growth and impact, not just deliverables.
- Initiative and creativity; generating ideas rather than waiting for direction.
- Understanding of how communications connects to fundraising.
- Strong editorial judgment and quality control.
Important
- Experience managing brand consistency across multiple channels.
- Comfort producing content across platforms: social, newsletter, web, video/reels.
- Ability to segment messaging for different audience types.
- Strong written and spoken English and Spanish
Helpful, Not Required
- Media relations experience and press contacts.
- CRM or contact database management.
- Experience with website information architecture, dashboards, or data repositories.
Position Details
| Location | Remote (work from anywhere) |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Work Hours | Must be available during US business hours |
| Salary Range | $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience |
