Full Court Press Communications

Employment Type: Part-Time (As-Needed), Independent Contractor(s)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based), California candidates encouraged

Hours: Project-based, 5-20 hours per project. Must be available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT.

Compensation: $60 to $80 per hour, commensurate with experience

 

About Full Court Press Communications

Full Court Press Communications works with foundations, nonprofits, advocacy coalitions, government agencies, mission-minded businesses, and more. We help these organizations communicate about their social change initiatives, including campaigns on the environment, climate change, healthcare, housing, and homelessness. We pride ourselves on being: 

 

* Small but mighty. We are a team that takes on projects ranging from local issues in the Bay Area to nationwide campaigns. 
* Responsive and effective. We tell our clients what we’re going to do, and we deliver.
* Social change focused. We work primarily with organizations addressing important social issues, from the environment to affordable housing. 

 

Learn more at fcpcommunications.com or @fcpcommunications.

 

About the Role(s)/What You’ll Do

We’re seeking graphic designers, website managers, video editors, and social media strategists to provide short-term support on client projects.  Our specific needs include the following: 

* Ability to maintain and update existing WordPress websites built with Elementor.
* Conduct regular website maintenance and security checks. 
* Troubleshoot and address website issues when needed.
* Make limited updates and changes to the website.
* Ensure websites remain in compliance with ADA standards. 
* Monitor website performance using Google Analytics and provide insights and recommendations to improve traffic, engagement, and conversion metrics.
* Ability to build new WordPress websites and provide ongoing support.
* Conceptualize a visual identity, site map, and website layout.
* Design and build the website (no coding experience required). 
* Implement graphic and text changes. 
* Implement SEO optimization and final backend setup before launch. 
* Monitor website performance using Google Analytics and provide insights and recommendations to improve traffic, engagement, and conversion metrics.
* Troubleshoot and address website issues when needed.
* Make limited updates and changes to the website on an ongoing basis.
* Ability to design and edit social media graphics in Canva. 
* Create visually appealing designs using the provided text and direction. 
* Edit and incorporate feedback and input. 
* Finalize and provide ready to share files. 
* Ability to conceptualize, script, and edit social media videos in CapCut. 
* Provide recommended types of social media videos to create. 
* Develop a video script that includes a compelling hook and a strong CTA. 
* Develop a plan to capture needed footage for videos. 
* Edit raw footage into a shareable product for social media using CapCut.
* Edit and incorporate feedback and input. 
* Finalize and provide ready to share files. 
* Bonus: Capture social media video content in-person (must be located in the Bay Area). 
* Ability to conceptualize and run successful social media ad campaigns on Meta Business Suite. 
* Conceptualize a recommended ad campaign taking into account the project's goals, audiences, and budget. 
* Implement and run the ad campaign, including creating ad copy and visuals and adjusting according to performance metrics. 
* Provide reporting and analytics throughout the campaign. 
* Ability to create compelling email campaigns in MailChimp. 
* Managing and segmenting contact lists. 
* Designing email templates and writing compelling copy. 
* Reporting on campaign performance and making recommendations on adjustments. 
* Ability to design a wide range of compelling visual materials, including brochures, reports, billboards, digital ads, logos, and more, in both Canva and InDesign. 
* Conceptualize design ideas and create branding, including mood boards.
* Create visually appealing designs using the provided text and direction. 
* Edit and incorporate feedback and input. 
* Finalize and provide ready to share files. 

 

Based on the skill set of applicants, we may choose to work with one contractor or multiple contractors in order to fill specific needs. 

 

* Candidates are encouraged to apply if they bring expertise in at least one of the skills listed above. 
* Expertise in all of the skills listed is not a requirement. 

 

Who You Are/What You Bring

* You are excellent at your craft - whether it’s building websites, creating compelling videos for social media, designing brochures and social media graphics, or any of the other skill sets listed above.
* You’ve worked either as a freelancer or in-house, and ideally have experience with non-profits, foundations, communications or marketing agencies, mission-focused businesses, or political campaigns. 
* You have 3 - 5 years of professional experience, or more, depending on your area of expertise. 
* You take a proactive approach to getting work done and have experience tracking multiple projects and priorities.
* You possess a strong attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and thoroughness.
* You have a strong bias for action and seek ways to proactively overcome obstacles and complete projects. 
* You’re comfortable working in a remote, fast-moving, and client-facing environment.

 

Technical Skills

* Depending on the area of focus, we are looking for proficiency in: 
* WordPress, Squarespace, and other website platforms
* Elementor
* InDesign
* Canva
* Meta Business Suite
* LinkedIn Ads 
* TikTok for Business 
* Google Analytics
* MailChimp
* CapCut 

 

How This Role Works

* This is a 1099 contractor role, not a full-time position.
* Work is assigned on an as-needed, project-based basis.
* Hours will vary month-to-month depending on client demand.
* You’ll work both independently and as part of the Full Court Press team.

 

How to Apply

We’d love to learn more about you!  To be considered, please complete the application by: 

* Completing the pre-screening questions found at the link above.
* Submitting your resume along with a cover letter sharing your interest in this opportunity and indicating which of the above skillsets you can provide.
* Submitting two to three relevant work samples for each skill set, along with a paragraph explanation of each work sample and your role in creating it.
* Submitting two references for current or former relevant projects. 

 

Be sure to include all requested materials, as incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional links to portfolios of work are also welcome but should not replace the items listed above. 

 

_We encourage candidates to apply before June 22nd, as we expect to conduct a first round of interviews that week. After June 22nd, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed as time allows._ 

 

_Full Court Press Communications is an equal opportunity employer._

Content management

Project management

Data analytics

Google Analytics

Security software

Canva

WordPress

Support

Graphics

Adobe InDesign

Visual design

System security

Compliance

Layout Design

Visual identity

Marketing strategies

Squarespace

Responsive Design

Branding

Elementor

LinkedIn

TikTok management

Mailchimp

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Part-Time Graphic Design, Website, Video, and Social Media Specialists (Fractional/Contract)