Digital Communications Manager

ReMA - Recycled Materials Association; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized insurance

401(k) contributions

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) in Washington, DC seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead execution and ongoing improvement of digital channels, including the website, email campaigns, social media, and other properties. You will translate priorities into coordinated distribution plans that engage members and industry stakeholders.

Working with senior colleagues, you will publish and optimize content, maintain a consistent voice, apply SEO and accessibility best practices, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in digital communications, digital marketing, website management, email marketing, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with ability to translate complex information into clear content.

Responsibilities

• Manages digital communications channels (website, email, social media) ensuring timely, accurate content aligned with priorities.
• Translates priorities into coordinated digital distribution plans, campaigns, and audience touchpoints.
• Establishes publishing workflows, production schedules, quality-control processes, and performance benchmarks.
• Maintains a consistent voice and visual presentation across channels, improving audience experience and efficiency.
• Coordinates website enhancements and content accessibility with stakeholders and partners.
• Applies SEO, accessibility, and UX best practices to improve findability and engagement.
• Writes, edits, publishes, and maintains digital content across platforms.
• Writes content for various audiences and simplifies technical information.

Skills

Content strategy

Writing & editing

Analytics & metrics

SEO & accessibility

Project management

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

CMS (content management system)

Digital analytics tools

Email marketing platforms

Job description

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The Digital Communications Manager leads the execution and continuous improvement of ReMA's digital communications channels, including the website, email communications, social media platforms, and other digital properties. This role helps connect members and industry stakeholders with timely, relevant, and engaging information while ensuring ReMA's content reaches the right audiences through the right channels.

Working closely with the Vice President of Communications, Editorial Director, and colleagues across the organization, the Digital Communications Manager serves as a key partner in planning, publishing, and optimizing digital content. Through strong execution, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making, this position helps strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and performance of ReMA's digital communications while supporting the association's strategic priorities.

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) represents more than 1,700 companies in the United States and around the world that play a critical role in supplying recycled materials to America's manufacturing industries. Based in Washington, DC, ReMA promotes safe, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible recycling through advocacy, education, networking, and industry leadership

Key Responsibilities

Digital Communications & Channel Management

• Manages ReMA's digital communications channels, including the website, email platforms, social media accounts, and other digital properties, ensuring content is timely, accurate, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities.


• Translates communications priorities and approved messaging into coordinated digital distribution plans, campaigns, and audience touchpoints that expand reach, strengthen engagement, and support organizational objectives.


• Establishes and maintains digital publishing workflows, production schedules, quality-control processes, and performance benchmarks that support reliable and effective digital communications.


• Maintains a consistent voice, message, and visual presentation across digital channels while identifying opportunities to improve audience experience, channel effectiveness, and operational efficiency.


• Coordinates website enhancements, landing pages, campaign pages, and technical improvements with internal stakeholders and external partners to improve functionality, usability, and content accessibility.


• Applies search engine optimization (SEO), digital accessibility, and user experience best practices to help members and industry stakeholders find and engage with ReMA content more effectively.

Content Development & Digital Publishing

• Writes, edits, publishes, and maintains digital content, including website copy, email communications, articles, social media content, and promotional materials.


• Translates complex policy, technical, safety, workforce, market, and industry information into clear, engaging, and accessible content for a variety of audiences.


• Develops digital-first content and extends the reach of existing editorial content through effective distribution, repurposing, and channel-specific adaptation.


• Supports timely organizational and industry communications by assisting with rapid-response content development and deployment when needed.

Social Media & Audience Engagement

• Manages the planning, development, scheduling, and publication of content across ReMA's social media channels.


• Monitors audience engagement, channel performance, and relevant industry conversations to identify opportunities for increased visibility, participation, and member value.


• Tests and recommends content strategies that strengthen awareness of ReMA, support organizational priorities, and reinforce the association's role as a trusted industry resource.


• Collaborates with Membership, Events, Advocacy, Safety, and Communications colleagues to extend the reach and impact of key initiatives, programs, and announcements.


• Tracks and reports on website, email, and social media performance, including audience growth, engagement, conversions, and other key digital communications metrics.


• Develops regular performance reports and actionable recommendations that support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.


• Uses analytics, testing, audience feedback, segmentation, and emerging best practices to improve content effectiveness, audience targeting, timing, channel performance, and overall digital engagement.


• Monitors emerging digital communications technologies and AI-enabled tools and recommends practical applications that improve efficiency, personalization, audience engagement, and measurable member value.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serves as the primary Communications contact for routine digital publishing and distribution requests.


• Partners with the Vice President of Communications, Editorial Director, and colleagues throughout the organization to align digital communications with editorial priorities, organizational goals, audience needs, and project timelines.


• Develops and maintains practical processes, templates, workflow tools, and service standards that improve coordination, consistency, and reliability across ReMA's digital communications efforts.

The statements above are intended to describe the general scope and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. ReMA reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.


• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in digital communications, digital marketing, website management, email marketing, or a related field.


• Demonstrated experience managing website content through a content management system and supporting digital publishing, content distribution, and audience engagement activities.


• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging content for a variety of audiences and digital channels.


• Working knowledge of website, email, and social media analytics, with the ability to use performance data, audience insights, and testing to identify opportunities and recommend practical improvements.


• Familiarity with digital communications best practices, including search engine optimization (SEO), digital accessibility, audience engagement, content strategy, and user experience principles.


• Strong organizational, project management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, communicate effectively across departments, and consistently meet deadlines.


• Experience working with membership organizations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, or similarly mission-driven organizations is preferred.


• Familiarity with digital communications tools and platforms, including analytics, email marketing, content management, social media management, AI-enabled communications tools, and related technologies, is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Salary range $110,000 - $120,000 per year


• Some travel required to organization events, member sites and other related functions.


• Routine use of office equipment, including printers, copiers, postage equipment, and related technology.


• Occasional lifting, carrying, and movement of office supplies and meeting materials.


• ReMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-subsidized insurance, generous 401(k) contributions, and professional development assistance.

The Recycled Materials Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.