Communications Manager

Common Sense Media; San Francisco, New York (CA, NY); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive nonprofit compensation

Flexible work environment

Mission-driven team with impact

Descripción de la vacante

Common Sense Media is seeking a Communications Manager to shape and amplify messaging on children's online safety, privacy, AI, and digital equity. You'll craft strategic communications, write with impact, and work with media, policymakers, parents and caregivers, and advocacy partners to ensure our voice leads public policy discussions.

Based in San Francisco or New York, this full-time role reports to the Co-CEOs.

Formación

• Fast, accurate, and compelling writing across formats (print, digital, multimedia).
• 4 to 6 years of journalism experience, preferably in public policy or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of tech policy issues, child safety, data privacy, AI, and digital equity.
• Proven ability to secure media coverage and build relationships with policy reporters.

Responsabilidades

• Develop messaging across multiple formats for media, lawmakers, and the public.
• Craft advocacy goals and communication plans to elevate policy priorities.
• Position Common Sense Media as a thought leader on tech policy topics.
• Prepare senior leaders for media appearances and policy briefings.
• Collaborate with coalitions and partners on campaigns and events.

Conocimientos

Exceptional writing skills

Journalism experience

Policy knowledge

Media savviness

Responsiveness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Communications Manager# Communications ManagerHot JobSan Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103; New York - New York, NY 10022## OverviewSalary Range$95,000.00 - $112,500.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Communications Manager**| | || --- | --- || **Organization** | Common Sense Media || **Department/Program** | Executive Office || **Reports To** | Co-CEOs || **Location** | In person – San Francisco, CA or New York || **Classification** **Salary Range** | Full-time, Exempt $95,000–$112,500 |---**POSITION OVERVIEW**The Communications Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and communicating Common Sense Media's messages around key policy issues, including children's online safety and privacy, AI, and digital equity. They will be well-informed in current tech policy debates and the tech media landscape, and will develop and write strategic and creative communications plans to amplify the organization's initiatives, working with media, policymakers, parents and caregivers, and advocacy partners to ensure that our voice remains at the forefront of public policy discussions.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**#### **Communications Strategy & Media Engagement*** **Cross-Organization Content Creation and Support:** Write and contribute to the development of statements, op-eds, press releases, policy briefs, talking points, blog posts, speeches, and other content that advances Common Sense Media's positions on policy and other cross-org initiatives.* **Policy-Focused Communications:** Craft Common Sense Media's advocacy and broader communications goals, driving visibility and impact in key discussions.* **Thought Leadership:** Position Common Sense Media and its leadership as thought leaders with a focus on children's online safety and privacy, AI, and digital equity by creating talking points, positioning documents, and research-backed materials.* **Media Relations:** Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, Substackers, and other new media outlets. Secure consistent media coverage in outlets around Common Sense Media's priorities. Regularly monitor news developments in our policy and advocacy spaces and communicate important developments with the Advocacy team and other staff.#### **Messaging*** **Message Development:** Collaborate with the policy team to translate complex policy topics into compelling, clear, and actionable messaging for multiple audiences, including the media, lawmakers, parents, and the broader public.* **Rapid Response:** Stay abreast of breaking internal and external developments and be prepared to respond on a timely basis to help shape the news on our priorities.* **Advocacy Campaigns:** Work with the Advocacy campaigns leader and other team members to support the creation and execution of advocacy campaigns to mobilize public support for key policy issues, ensuring that messages resonate with diverse stakeholders and expand Common Sense Media's reach on multiple platforms.* **Spokesperson Preparation:** Prepare senior leadership and other staff for media appearances, policy briefings, and public speaking engagements by providing key messages and talking points.* **Advocate Engagement:** Source and support preparation of parent and teen advocates for media opportunities. Collaborate with coalition partners on events, campaigns, and press opportunities.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Exceptional Writing Skills:** Fast, accurate, and compelling writing and editing skills, with experience developing messaging across multiple formats and platforms, including print, digital, and multimedia.* **Experience:** 4 to 6 years of journalism experience, preferably in public policy, tech policy, and/or advocacy environments. Experience working inside government, with policy organizations, think tanks, media outlets, or nonprofit advocacy groups, is a plus.* **Policy Knowledge:** A strong understanding of tech policy issues, including children's online safety and data privacy, AI, and digital equity, and a demonstrated ability to communicate these issues effectively.* **Media Savvy:** Strong knowledge of the policy media landscape, from traditional media to blogs, podcasts, and social media. Proven success in securing media coverage and building relationships with key policy reporters and editors.* **Responsiveness**: Timeliness, adaptability, and the ability to swiftly rally stakeholders during real-time legislative sessions and in response to breaking news.* **Education:** Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, or a related field.* **Mission Aligned**: We are looking for someone who is passionate about Common Sense Media's mission and values to support children and families in a complex digital environment.**WHAT WE OFFER*** The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!* A mission-driven team with a 23-year track record of impact for families and children.* Competitive nonprofit compensation and comprehensive benefits.* A collaborative, flexible work environment with meaningful leadership access and visibility.**ABOUT COMMON SENSE MEDIA**Common Sense Media is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and trusted voice they need to thrive in the age of AI. Through our Youth AI Safety Institute, media ratings, advocacy campaigns, and Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum, we protect and prepare kids, reaching 150 million families and more than 90K schools worldwide. Learn more: https://about.commonsensemedia.org