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+<div id="content" class="clearfix">

+	<div id="breadcrumbs">

+    <a href="<page index>">Home &raquo; </a>

+    <a href="<page about/overview>">About &raquo; </a>

+    <a href="<page about/jobs>">Jobs</a>

+  </div>

+	<div id="maincol">

+<h1>Internet Freedom Nonprofit Seeks Experienced Communications Director</h1>

+<h2>(Posted January 10, 2017)</h2>

+

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<h2>

+Responsibilities:

+</h2>

+<p>

+* 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.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Train staff and community members on media and coach/prep/debrief

+them for specific media calls.

+</p>

+<p>

+* 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.

+</p>

+<p>

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

+</p>

+<p>

+* Translate technical software releases posted to our blog so the

+general public can better understand the Tor Project’s work.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Maintain the press section of the <a href="http://torproject.org/">torproject.org</a>

+website. Collect, organize and post the Tor Project's press clippings to the website.

+Develop and distribute an organizational press kit.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Manage the Tor Project's media contacts.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Help to write and edit content for the Tor Project's upcoming

+website reorganization. Be a key member of the reorganization team.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Write and update the Tor Project's one-pagers and other information

+pieces distributed at conferences and talks.

+</p>

+<p>

+* Coordinate speaking opportunities and conferences for Tor Project

+staff and community members.

+</p>

+<p>

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

+</p>

+<p>

+* General writing and editing responsibilities as required.

+</p>

+<p>

+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!

+</p>

+<h2>

+Qualifications:

+</h2>

+<ul>

+<li>* Excellent verbal, written, and editing skills in English; fluency in other

+languages is a plus.</li>

+<li>* Commitment to helping Tor Project developers be regarded as respected global

+resources for information about open source anonymity and privacy technologies.</li>

+<li>* 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.</li>

+<li>* Demonstrated experience with complex and high profile social media engagement.</li>

+<li>* Comfortable with highly technical topics and ability to explain them clearly

+and accurately to non-technical audiences.</li>

+<li>* Knowledge of and appreciation for the free and open source software movement.</li>

+<li>* Demonstrated experience with issues management, including media crisis management,

+and driving more advantageous coverage of the organization, its projects, and its people.</li>

+<li>* Strong generalist understanding of the basic mechanics of how the

+Internet works, as well as issues related to privacy, security,

+censorship, and surveillance.</li>

+<li>* Experience with, or willingness to learn how to use, communications

+and collaboration technologies such as PGP, IRC, Jitsi, WordPress,

+and etherpads.</li>

+<li>* Hard working and highly organized with superior attention to detail.</li>

+<li>* Highly collaborative with experience working with and as part of

+remote teams.</li>

+<li>* Self-starter who thrives on working independently with a dispersed

+workforce. Experience working or living outside the United States is

+a plus.</li>

+<li>* Fundraising and fundraising communications experience is a plus.</li>

+<li>* Willingness to travel to international meetings twice a year.</li>

+<li>* Excellent social skills and a sense of humor.</li>

+</ul>

+

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<p>

+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.

+</p>

+<p>

+To apply, send a cover letter and your resume to <a href="mailto:hr@torproject.org">hr@torproject.org</a>

+ 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!

+</p>

+<p>

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

+employer.

+</p>

+  </div>

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 <p>Specifically, we're looking for the following people currently:

 </p>

 <ul>

+<li><a href="<page about/jobs-comm-director>">Communications Director</a></li>

 #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-ooni-ux-designer>">UX Designer - OONI</a></li>

-<li><a href="<page about/jobs-coredev>">Core Developer</a></li>

+#<li><a href="<page about/jobs-coredev>">Core Developer</a></li>

 #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-editor>">Writer/Editor</a></li>

 #<li><a href="<page about/jobs-admin-assistant>">Administrative Assistant</a></li>

 </ul>