Communications Manager
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
yes. every kid. is seekingaCommunicationsManagertolead day-to-day communications execution and ensure consistent high-quality storytelling across platforms in support of our advocacy and publicaffairs priorities.
Reporting to theSenior Director of Public Affairs this role focuses on traditional communications functions including mediarelations content development and digital communications. The CommunicationsManagerwill play a key role in translating strategy into clear compelling public-facing materials and ensuring timely execution in a fast-moving environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong operator with excellent writing and editorial skills sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating closely with public affairs research and external partners.
How You Will Contribute:
Support the execution of public affairs and advocacy initiatives including content development coordination rollout and rapid-response efforts
Ensuremessage consistency accuracy and quality across all communications outputs
Oversee day-to-daydigital andsocial media execution includingcreating content for blogs and newslettersmanagingcontentcalendarsand coordinating with externalvendors
Manageearned media activities includingmedia monitoringpress outreach reporter engagement pitchingand spokesperson preparation
Coordinatewith designers videographers and other vendors to producecommunications assetsas needed
Collaboratewith the organizations research team to translate research findings polling and analysis into accessible public-facing content
Managecontent workflows timelines and approvals to ensuretimelyexecution across multiple initiatives
Maintainand organizecommunications templates assets and documentation
Assistwith reporting and tracking communications outputs and performance metrics
What You Will Bring:
Alignmentwith yes. and vision for education policy
5-7 years of experience in communications public relations journalism advocacy or a related field
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail and editorial judgment
Experiencewith digital communications and social media strategy including experience managing or coordinating with external vendors
Experience managing earned media and working with reporters in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability to create visual or graphic materials for external audiences
Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to take strategic direction and execute independently
Sound judgment discretion and professionalism in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
Comfort working collaboratively in a remote organization
What We Offer:
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you toshare inthe success you help drive.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.