comuniceer

Comuniceer is a neologism used to describe a person who coordinates community-facing communications for organizations, emphasizing clear language, inclusivity, and two-way engagement between a group and its constituents. The word combines "communication" with the suffix "-eer," reminiscent of roles such as volunteer or engineer, signaling an active, front-line approach to information flow.

Origin and usage are informal; the term has appeared in discussions and grant proposals since the 2010s to describe roles in nonprofit and civic sectors, but it is not widely standardized or officially recognized. In practice, a comuniceer is expected to bridge organizations and communities, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and responsive to community needs.

Function and responsibilities typically include developing messaging strategies, producing plain-language materials, managing newsletters and social media, organizing listening sessions, and channeling community feedback to program teams. They work across departments, coordinate with volunteers, and apply accessibility and cultural competency principles to communications.

Skills commonly associated with the role include plain-language writing, audience research, translation and multilingual communication, proficiency with digital communications tools, data privacy, and crisis communication. Proponents view the comuniceer as overlapping with but distinct from roles like community outreach workers, communications officers, and community managers, with a stronger emphasis on participatory deliberation and transparent information sharing.

Critics note that the term can be vague and regionally specific, potentially causing confusion with established titles. See also: community outreach, public information officer, community manager, participatory communication.