Affiliate Communications Manager - Media Strategy & Crisis

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is seeking a Manager of Affiliate Communications to lead strategic messaging and media training across national and affiliate teams, elevating affiliate spokespeople and safeguarding the brand.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Health & Affiliate Communications, collaborates with Brand, Research & Insights, and other divisions, and oversees crisis communications, training, and 360 campaigns to advance access to sexual and reproductive

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience working in communications and strong understanding of media outlets, reporters, and partner organizations.
• Experience leading media strategy and communicating with multicultural audiences.
• Deep familiarity with Planned Parenthood’s mission and work.
• Proven ability to write and edit proficiently on complex or sensitive subjects.
• Strong understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues; reproductive justice knowledge preferred.
• Spokesperson and media training experience.
• Knowledge of media trends and how to engage various outlets effectively.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute affiliate communications strategies to advance access to sexual and reproductive health care.
• Manage monthly affiliate communications calls and relevant listservs.
• Develop and deliver messaging trainings and workshops for national and affiliate staff.
• Collaborate with Global Safety & Security, Advocacy Research, Health Care Operations, and Litigation & Law teams to monitor threats and coordinate responses.
• Develop messages to protect Planned Parenthood’s brand and reputation amid challenges.
• Synthesize affiliate data with DSAG and Health Care Operations for use in materials and media outreach.
• Provide crisis communications guidance and rapid response support to affiliates.
• Maintain the Affiliate Communications Space on the Intranet and coordinate cross-departmental initiatives.
• Draft press materials, advisories, talking points, letters, op-eds, fact sheets, and briefings.
• Prep spokespeople for media appearances and ensure brand voice alignment across departments.
• Contribute to management reports and identify opportunities to strengthen affiliate communications.

Skills

Communications experience

Media strategy

Writing & editing

Multicultural audiences

Spokesperson training

Media trends

Project management

Leadership

Reproductive health knowledge

Job description

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is seeking a Manager of Affiliate Communications to lead strategic messaging and media training across national and affiliate teams, elevating affiliate spokespeople and safeguarding the brand.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Health & Affiliate Communications, collaborates with Brand, Research & Insights, and other divisions, and oversees crisis communications, training, and 360 campaigns to advance access to sexual and reproductive