Director of Strategic Communications & Policy Impact

DC Fiscal Policy Institute; Washington; On-site; USD 113,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holiday schedule

Job summary

DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) seeks a highly strategic Director of Communications to oversee a comprehensive communications plan to advance solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all residents of DC. This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.

The successful candidate will possess strategic vision, experience building audiences across digital platforms, and the ability to balance work across a range of issue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience in digital media, political or issue-based campaigns communications, or a related field.
• Ability to develop high-level vision and strategy to affect policy change and balance many stakeholders’ needs and priorities.
• Commitment to advancing antiracism, equity, and inclusion through policies and programs; understanding of DC political and policy environment is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate persuasively to diverse stakeholders about policy change and equity.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee communications strategies that amplify DCFPI’s research and analysis and drive policy goals.
• Collaborate with policymakers and partners to drive public narrative.
• Support coalitions with strategic communications for campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to promote DCFPI’s work across channels.
• Oversee website, email, and social media to grow audiences and engagement.
• Develop messaging and framing documents for research, successes, and audiences.
• Ensure brand consistency in materials and online presence.
• Assist leadership with fundraising materials and grant proposals.
• Manage a small team including vendors or consultants.

Job description

DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) seeks a highly strategic Director of Communications to oversee a comprehensive communications plan to advance solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all residents of DC. This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.

The successful candidate will possess strategic vision, experience building audiences across digital platforms, and the ability to balance work across a range of issue