Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation of public affairs and advocacy initiatives, which includes content creation, coordination, execution, and rapid-response activities.

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of messaging across all communication outputs.

• Supervise daily digital and social media activities, which entail crafting content for blogs and newsletters, managing content calendars, and liaising with external vendors.

• Oversee earned media efforts, including monitoring media, conducting press outreach, engaging with reporters, pitching stories, and preparing spokespersons.

• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other vendors to create necessary communication materials.

• Work with the organization's research team to convert research findings, polling data, and analyses into easily understandable public content.

• Manage content workflows, timelines, and approval processes to ensure prompt execution across various initiatives.

• Organize and maintain communication templates, assets, and documentation systematically.

• Assist in reporting and tracking communication outputs and performance metrics effectively.

⛳️ Requirements

• Alignment with the mission and vision of yes. every kid. regarding education policy.

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, advocacy, or a similar field.

• Outstanding writing and editing capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and strong editorial judgment.

• Proficient in digital communications and social media strategies, including experience in managing or coordinating with external vendors.

• Proven experience in managing earned media and interacting with reporters in high-pressure environments.

• Demonstrated ability to create visual or graphic materials intended for external audiences.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple deadlines concurrently.

• Ability to follow strategic direction and work independently.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.

• Comfort in collaborating within a remote organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Receive a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, inclusive health and dental plans, along with wellness and mental health support via Peloton and Talkspace.

• A meaningful career: Become part of a passionate community of over 1,300 employees committed to enhancing lives and delivering innovative solutions to complex social issues.

• Commitment to growth: Flourish in a non-hierarchical setting that encourages employees to identify, develop, and utilize their unique talents.

• Competitive compensation: Our compensation strategy rewards the value you bring with competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success that you help create.