Communications and Content Specialist

Position Summary

The Communications and Content Specialist supports the PCAR Communications Director in advancing Respect Together’ s mission through clear, accessible, survivor-centered communications. This position is responsible for day-to-day content development, digital communications, graphic and interactive design, campaign implementation, publication support, and communications coordination. The Specialist creates and adapts content for multiple audiences and platforms, helps maintain digital channels, and works with staff and rape crisis centers to strengthen public understanding of sexual violence prevention and survivor services.

This is an on-site position with hybrid work schedule requiring 2 days in our Harrisburg, PA office per week.

• Draft, edit, proofread, and format content for newsletters, email campaigns, webpages, reports, fact sheets, toolkits, brochures, presentations, talking points, and other organizational materials.
• Support the development and production of annual reports, newsletters, legislative materials, and other recurring publications.
• Translate complex programs, research, and policy information into clear, accessible content for public and professional audiences.
• Apply brand, editorial, accessibility, and survivor-centered communication standards across deliverables.

• Create, schedule, publish, and monitor content across social media platforms.
• Develop graphics, short-form videos/reels, basic animations, and other multimedia content for digital campaigns.
• Manage content within email marketing and social media scheduling.
• Collect and organize stories, photos, quotes, and impact information, following established consent and privacy practices.

• Assist with statewide public awareness, prevention, fundraising, and advocacy campaigns, including campaign planning, production, distribution, and follow-up.
• Support communications for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Week, conferences, special events, budget advocacy, and other organizational priorities.
• Draft routine press materials, media pitches, talking points, and social media copy under the direction of the PCAR Communications Director
• Maintain media lists, track press coverage, and organize campaigns and media assets.
• Assist with communications materials related to PCAR’s legislative agenda while coordinating with Public Policy staff.

• Maintain PCAR’s campaign calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate communications requests and approvals.
• Work with staff across Respect Together to plan deliverables, gather information, and keep communications projects moving.
• Provide communications support and technical assistance to Pennsylvania rape crisis centers, including supporting the PCAR Communications Director with adaptable content, toolkits, templates, and campaign resources.
• Monitor social media, email, Google Ads, and campaign performance; prepare routine reports and recommend content improvements based on results.
• Organize communications files, templates, photo and video assets, brand resources, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with printers and other vendors as assigned.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of…