Communications Manager

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support

Job summary

Standtogether in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Communications Manager to lead and execute day-to-day communications, ensuring high-quality storytelling across various platforms. This role requires collaboration with the research team and external vendors to produce compelling public-facing materials.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in communications or a related field, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Join us for a meaningful career that values creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and editorial judgment required.
• Experience managing earned media and working with reporters.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of public affairs and advocacy initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day digital and social media execution.
• Manage earned media activities, including media outreach.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Experience with digital communications

Strong organizational and project-management skills

Ability to execute independently

Job description

Job Summary

yes. every kid is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day communications execution and ensure consistent, high-quality storytelling across platforms in support of advocacy and public affairs priorities. The role focuses on media relations, content development, and digital communications. Reporting to the Senior Director of Public Affairs, the Communications Manager will translate strategy into clear, compelling public-facing materials and ensure timely execution in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of public affairs and advocacy initiatives, including content development, coordination, rollout, and rapid-response efforts.
• Ensure message consistency, accuracy, and quality across all communications outputs.
• Oversee day-to-day digital and social media execution, including creating content for blogs and newsletters, managing content calendars, and coordinating with external vendors.
• Manage earned media activities, including media monitoring, press outreach, reporter engagement, pitching, and spokesperson preparation.
• Coordinate with designers, videographers, and other vendors to produce communications assets as needed.
• Collaborate with the organization’s research team to translate research findings, polling, and analysis into accessible public-facing content.
• Manage content workflows, timelines, and approvals to ensure timely execution across multiple initiatives.
• Maintain and organize communications templates, assets, and documentation.
• Assist with reporting and tracking communications outputs and performance metrics.
• Alignment with yes. every kid's mission and vision for education policy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with 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.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 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 to share in the success you help drive.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.