Regional Communications Manager

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the Stand Together community to create and execute long-term communication strategies.

• Work alongside stakeholders and capability teams to pinpoint earned media opportunities.

• Develop media-facing documents such as media advisories, press releases, and ICYMIs.

• Create messaging frameworks for grassroots initiatives, content, digital, and creative projects.

• Partner with digital and creative teams to produce collateral that enhances earned media and grassroots effectiveness.

• Forge connections with journalists, editorial boards, producers, bookers, and hosts.

• Pitch stories to the media and secure coverage for events and campaign launches across the nation.

• Identify media opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional platforms.

• Establish relationships with in-state coalitions and influencers.

• Provide guidance on messaging strategy and earned media opportunities linked to paid media initiatives.

• Prepare stakeholders for media interviews.

• Monitor and track daily media coverage.

• Create rapid-response materials and background documents.

• Distribute significant media hits and narratives for effective long-term reputation management.

• Write messaging and oversee content for landing pages, press releases, opinion pieces, websites, and blog posts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in congressional, executive branch (state or federal), political campaigns or committees, trade associations, or agency settings.

• Proven experience in dynamic, multi-tiered environments.

• Background working in a state or regional context with media or public affairs across diverse media markets.

• Experience as a stakeholder, spokesperson, public relations manager, or in other supervisory roles.

• Experience with grassroots engagement and coalition building is an advantage.

• Passion for contributing to Stand Together's vision and principled problem-solving approach.

• Dedication to fostering a culture that promotes transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, humility, and respect.

🏝️ Benefits

• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.

• Flexible time off.

• Comprehensive health and dental plans.

• Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.

• Meaningful career opportunities within a community of over 1,300 employees.

• A non-hierarchical environment that supports employee growth and development.

• Competitive salaries.

• Bonus opportunities.