Multimedia Strategist

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) seeks a full-time Multimedia Strategist to join its growing Communications Department. This is a new role, designed for an experienced, mission-driven social media professional looking for a meaningful opportunity in a proven, growing, and vibrant organization that makes profound differences in the lives of people across our state.   

 The Multimedia Strategist is responsible for video production and editing, graphic design, and the production of high-quality multimedia content for ACLU-NJ's social media platforms and other digital distribution channels. Their work will inspire, inform, and move people to action. Candidates for this position should have experience creating assets within a brand identity and elevating an organization’s digital presence. 

 This position will be supervised by the Deputy Communications Director and will be based in Newark with a hybrid work schedule where we work in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Organizational Overview  

For more than 60 years, the ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all. Our mission is to preserve, advance, and extend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every New Jerseyan by the state and federal constitutions in courts, in the legislature, and in our communities. We are committed to repairing and transforming spaces where constitutional promises have not been delivered. 

The Multimedia Strategist will join a communications team that advances the organization’s civil rights and civil liberties priorities by catalyzing lasting narrative change through strategic communications, and works collaboratively with policy, legal, and development colleagues to maximize the ACLU-NJ’s impact and visibility. 

What You’ll Do 

• Conceptualize, produce, and edit multimedia content including videos, graphics, animations, and other visual/audio materials that effectively communicate the ACLU-NJ's mission, campaigns, and initiatives. 
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to identify compelling stories and develop timely social media content that resonates with diverse audiences and grows the ACLU-NJ's audience. 
• Oversee the production process for multimedia and social media projects from ideation to distribution, including coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Provide communications support to ACLU-NJ events, including online advertisements, graphic design, in-person technical assistance, and real-time documentation via photography, video and social media. 
• Co-manage a digital communications calendar for content publication and support the execution of web projects and digital advocacy campaigns.