Application Guide
How to Apply for Communications Associate – Media, Content & Campaigns
at Hispanic Access Foundation
🏢 About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation is a fully remote national nonprofit founded in 2010 that connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Its Theory of Change focuses on building leadership pathways, influencing systems and policy, and shifting narratives so Latino communities are positioned to lead. Working here means contributing to trust-based, community-centered work with a team spread across the U.S., while headquartered in Washington, D.C.
About This Role
The Communications Associate – Media, Content & Campaigns is a hands-on storyteller and media relations professional who proactively identifies compelling stories, develops high-quality content, and executes communications campaigns across Hispanic Access programs. This role directly advances the organization’s narrative-shift strategy by amplifying Latino voices and connecting program impact to broader audiences. It requires cross-department collaboration and a strong eye for media opportunities that elevate community leadership.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve scanning news and social media for timely hooks, drafting a press release or blog post about a program success, pitching a story to a journalist, and coordinating with program staff to gather quotes or photos. You might also join a virtual team meeting to align on an upcoming campaign, edit social media content in English and Spanish, and track media coverage to report on impact. The role blends proactive media outreach, content creation, and cross-team collaboration—all in a remote setting.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Hispanic Access Foundation Is Looking For
- Has 2–4 years of experience in communications, media relations, or journalism, with a portfolio of published content, press materials, or campaign work.
- Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills in both English and Spanish, with the ability to adapt tone for press releases, social media, blogs, and community stories.
- Is skilled at proactively pitching media, building relationships with journalists, and identifying timely news hooks tied to Latino communities and Hispanic Access’s mission.
- Thrives in a fully remote, collaborative nonprofit environment and is comfortable working across programs, departments, and time zones to source stories and align messaging.
📝 Tips for Applying to Hispanic Access Foundation
Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight media relations wins—include specific examples of pitches you placed, campaigns you supported, or stories you developed that centered Latino or underrepresented communities.
Submit a portfolio or writing samples that show range: a press release, a feature story or blog, social media copy, and any bilingual (Spanish/English) content you have produced.
Reference Hispanic Access Foundation’s Theory of Change and its three pillars (leadership pathways, systems/policy influence, narrative shift) in your application to show you understand how communications fits into their strategy.
Demonstrate familiarity with Latino community issues, media outlets, and cultural nuances—mention any experience working with Hispanic/Latino audiences or community-based organizations.
Since the organization is fully remote, briefly note your ability to work independently, manage deadlines across time zones, and collaborate via digital tools in your cover letter or resume summary.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
In your cover letter, emphasize: (1) your proven ability to proactively identify and pitch compelling stories that elevate Latino voices; (2) your bilingual writing and editing skills and how you have used them to reach diverse audiences; (3) a specific example of a communications campaign you helped plan or execute, including measurable results; and (4) your alignment with Hispanic Access Foundation’s values of trust, dedication, excellence, service to comunidad, and versatility, and why their narrative-shift mission resonates with you.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Hispanic Access Foundation’s Theory of Change and recent annual reports to understand their programs, impact areas, and communications priorities.
- → Review their website, blog, and social media channels to see how they currently tell stories and which media outlets have covered their work.
- → Research the Latino media landscape and key journalists or outlets that cover Latino community issues, environmental justice, and immigration to identify potential media targets.
- → Look up recent news or campaigns from Hispanic Access Foundation (e.g., Latino Conservation Week, Latino Advocacy Week) to reference in your application and interview.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting generic application materials that do not mention Hispanic Access Foundation, its Theory of Change, or its focus on Latino communities—this signals a lack of genuine interest.
- Focusing only on general communications skills without providing concrete examples of media placements, campaign results, or storytelling impact.
- Neglecting to demonstrate bilingual proficiency or cultural competency, which are critical for authentically engaging Latino audiences and media.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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