Communication Coordinator

The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking a Communications Coordinator for its Communications department. The Communications Coordinator role focuses on supporting the Communications Team in generating media coverage, developing digital communications, and publicizing AAJ’s civil justice advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Communications Team to help develop and implement strategies to support AAJ’s legislative agenda in the media.
• Assist with incoming press inquiries and digital media needs.
• Assist with building lists of key influencers, stakeholders, partners, and media.
• Support the team in cultivating relationships with reporters and pitch stories to local, state, and national outlets.
• Write press releases, opinion pieces, talking points, social media, and other content.
• Work with state affiliates and members to identify press opportunities and coordinate responses to inquiries.
• Engage grassroots activists and stakeholders and provide them with tools to take action in support of or opposition to legislation and policy.
• Monitor civil justice news and trends across a variety of outlets and platforms. Work with Communications Team to develop and execute rapid response media strategies.
• Manage clips database of relevant and earned media stories.
• Propose new initiatives and ideas in strategy sessions and daily communications planning meetings.
• Assist in advising AAJ members and stakeholders on media best practices.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.