The Communications Department of SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West handles all aspects of communications in support of our organizing, legislative and contract bargaining campaigns. Communications Specialists are based in either Oakland or Los Angeles.

• Write and edit communications pieces, including flyers, brochures and booklets that are intended both for our members and the public.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with editors and reporters.
• Develop public relations campaign strategies, timelines and tactics to support our organizing, contract bargaining and legislative goals.
• Collect information and quotes and then write press releases and advisories.
• Share aspects of media training for staff and members.
• Coordinate all aspects of press conferences and other media events.
• Collect and distribute news clips and media reports after media events.
• Regularly update and maintain our media database system.

• A strong commitment to social justice and the goals and principles of our union.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years experience in public relations/media outreach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively explain our goals and issues to community members, editors and reporters. Bilingual skills highly desirable.
• The ability to strategize and implement plans in the context of a campaign.
• Ability to take initiative, to work with a team, and to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• General computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Word and a knowledge of or ability to be trained in Microsoft Access.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours, sometimes including weekends, early mornings and evenings.