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Internet Freedom Nonprofit Seeks Experienced Communications Director

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(Posted January 10, 2017)

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+The Tor Project, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides technical +infrastructure for privacy protection over the Internet, is seeking a Communications +Director to help us tell the world about our important work. +The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience talking with the +press and leading social media campaigns. +The ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences is essential. +

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+This senior level position will report directly to the Executive +Director and will be part of the organization's leadership team. The +Communications Director will set and guide the strategy for all +communications and public relations messages to consistently articulate +the Tor Project's mission. Tor software is built by a mix of paid staff +and volunteers. This job includes working closely with this diverse, +international community of people who make Tor and related software +products. This is a hands-on position for a highly skilled +communications professional. +

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+Responsibilities: +

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+* Represent the Tor Project to the press. Write press releases, handle +press calls, and distribute media calls to appropriate members of +the Tor Project community. +

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+* Train staff and community members on media and coach/prep/debrief +them for specific media calls. +

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+* Manage the Tor Project's social media presence. Develop the Tor +Project's social media strategy and oversee staff and volunteers who +contribute to our social media efforts. +

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+* Publish the Tor Project's weekly newsletter, Tor Weekly News (TWN). +

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+* Translate technical software releases posted to our blog so the +general public can better understand the Tor Project’s work. +

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+* Maintain the press section of the torproject.org +website. Collect, organize and post the Tor Project's press clippings to the website. +Develop and distribute an organizational press kit. +

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+* Manage the Tor Project's media contacts. +

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+* Help to write and edit content for the Tor Project's upcoming +website reorganization. Be a key member of the reorganization team. +

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+* Write and update the Tor Project's one-pagers and other information +pieces distributed at conferences and talks. +

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+* Coordinate speaking opportunities and conferences for Tor Project +staff and community members. +

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+* Maintain the Tor Project's website calendar of speaking engagements. +

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+* General writing and editing responsibilities as required. +

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+This is a full-time remote position. Flexible salary, depending on +experience. Experience and/or passion for working with open source +communities and/or a commitment to Internet civil liberties are added +pluses for any candidate applying for this position! +

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+Qualifications: +

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  • * Excellent verbal, written, and editing skills in English; fluency in other +languages is a plus.
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  • * Commitment to helping Tor Project developers be regarded as respected global +resources for information about open source anonymity and privacy technologies.
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  • * Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with +top tier reporters and editors, and in positioning subject matter with the media +to achieve high-impact placements.
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  • * Demonstrated experience with complex and high profile social media engagement.
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  • * Comfortable with highly technical topics and ability to explain them clearly +and accurately to non-technical audiences.
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  • * Knowledge of and appreciation for the free and open source software movement.
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  • * Demonstrated experience with issues management, including media crisis management, +and driving more advantageous coverage of the organization, its projects, and its people.
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  • * Strong generalist understanding of the basic mechanics of how the +Internet works, as well as issues related to privacy, security, +censorship, and surveillance.
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  • * Experience with, or willingness to learn how to use, communications +and collaboration technologies such as PGP, IRC, Jitsi, WordPress, +and etherpads.
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  • * Hard working and highly organized with superior attention to detail.
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  • * Highly collaborative with experience working with and as part of +remote teams.
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  • * Self-starter who thrives on working independently with a dispersed +workforce. Experience working or living outside the United States is +a plus.
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  • * Fundraising and fundraising communications experience is a plus.
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  • * Willingness to travel to international meetings twice a year.
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  • * Excellent social skills and a sense of humor.
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+The successful candidate will probably hold a Bachelor's degree in +journalism, communications, marketing, public relations or a closely +related field. The ideal candidate will be energetic, unflappable and +flexible, and will thrive in a highly-technical collaborative +environment. +

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+The Tor Project's workforce is smart and committed. Experience working +with open source communities and/or a dedication to Internet civil +liberties are added pluses. The Tor Project currently has a paid and +contract staff of around 25 developers and operational support staff, +plus many thousands of volunteers who contribute to our work. The Tor +Project is funded in part by government research and development grants, +and in part by individual, foundation and corporate donations. +

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+Flexible salary, depending on experience. The Tor Project has a +competitive benefits package, including a generous PTO policy; 13 paid +holidays per year (including the week between Christmas and New Year's, +when the office is closed); health, vision, dental, disability, and life +insurance paid in full for employee; flexible work schedule; and +occasional travel opportunities. +

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+This is a full-time position. The Tor Project’s main office is in +Seattle, and we’d be delighted to supply a desk for the Communications +Director there, however, this job can be done remotely. Knowledge of +media and press contacts within the United States is essential. +

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+To apply, send a cover letter and your resume to hr@torproject.org + with the subject "Communications Director." +Tell us why you think you're the right person for this job, and please +include links to writing samples. No phone calls please! +

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+The Tor Project, Inc., is an equal opportunity, affirmative action +employer. +

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