Senior Manager, Communications

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

📋 Description

• Influence the way KIPP’s CEO and senior executives convey messages to essential audiences.

• Arrange and provide support for impactful speaking opportunities.

• Create communications for the entire network on behalf of the CEO.

• Cultivate the narratives that effectively communicate KIPP’s priorities into distinct messages.

• Manage and deliver a specified range of non-executive communications for both internal and network audiences.

• Develop and uphold the editorial calendar and review processes to ensure timely communication.

• Collaborate with the head of Media Relations to secure media placements for executive activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of substantial experience in communications, including executive communications, speechwriting, or strategic writing for senior leaders in high-stakes situations.

• Proven writing capability across various executive styles — able to create on-message, audience-specific content that feels authentic for each leader.

• Established history of managing intricate communications projects, from editorial calendars to Board-level communications, with keen attention to timing, tone, and precision.

• Solid track record in securing and supporting high-impact speaking engagements, which includes identifying suitable venues, thoroughly preparing executives, and converting activities into earned media.

• Proven ability to transform data, trends, and strategies into engaging narratives, including integrating written content with visuals that enhance the message.

• Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration; adept at gathering information, aligning stakeholders, and producing polished work under tight deadlines.

• Experience in pitching to and interacting with reporters is preferred.

• Experience in K-12 education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 holidays plus 18 additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).

• 100% paid parental leave.

• 100% coverage of premiums for employee medical/dental/vision plans and 75% for employee + family.

• Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and an employee assistance program.

• Financial Security benefits such as a 401K retirement plan with a 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.