Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling @Unknown

About the Role

Cristosal is looking for a communications professional who can turn investigations, legal casework, advocacy, and regional analysis into content that reaches donors, journalists, policymakers, influencers, and the public — taking complicated, substantive work and making it clear and shareable, then using that to grow our audience and support fundraising. This person will own both the storytelling and the brand: shaping narratives, producing content across platforms, and keeping Cristosal’s voice consistent.

Responsibilities

Storytelling & Content Translation

• Turn investigations, legal casework, advocacy campaigns, and regional analysis into accessible, compelling stories.
• Develop hooks, narratives, and angles tailored to different audiences — donors, media, influencers, policymakers, and academics.
• Create and oversee content across social media, newsletters, the website, blogs, and donor communications.

 

Audience Growth & Public Engagement

• Proactively generate attention rather than simply produce content on request.
• Craft headline and story pitches for journalists and prominent publications
• Identify opportunities for earned media and build relationships that support it.
• Develop creator and influencer engagement opportunities.
• Connect communications strategy directly to fundraising goals.
• Grow and deepen audience engagement over time.

 

Brand & Editorial Quality Control

• Maintain a consistent voice, positioning, and message discipline across all channels.
• Oversee visual and brand consistency.
• Serve as an editor and quality steward for all outgoing communications.

 

Content Production

• Produce high-quality content directly, including social posts, newsletters, website updates, blogs, reels, basic video, and briefing materials.
• Guide and support other staff or contractors on routine content execution.

Core Requirements

• Proven ability to translate complex human rights, legal, or policy material into clear, compelling public-facing content.
• A strategic communications mindset — audience growth and impact, not just deliverables.
• Initiative and creativity; generating ideas rather than waiting for direction.
• Understanding of how communications connects to fundraising.
• Strong editorial judgment and quality control.

 

Important

• Experience managing brand consistency across multiple channels.
• Comfort producing content across platforms: social, newsletter, web, video/reels.
• Ability to segment messaging for different audience types.
• Strong written and spoken English and Spanish

 

Helpful, Not Required

• Media relations experience and press contacts.
• CRM or contact database management.
• Experience with website information architecture, dashboards, or data repositories.

Position Details

Location	Remote (work from anywhere)
Employment Type	Full-time
Work Hours	Must be available during US business hours
Salary Range	$70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience

This role is based out of Cristosal’s US office. Compensation and employment terms above reflect a US-based hire. Candidates residing outside the US are welcome to apply — compensation and structure will be adjusted based on local market conditions and employment requirements

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, a cover letter, and two or three writing or content samples that show your ability to turn complex subject matter into engaging public-facing material to Tarrah Palm, Director of Resource Development – tarrah.palm@cristosal.org. Accepting applications until August 10, 2026.

Cristosal is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who share our commitment to human rights.