Impact-Driven Communications Manager — Hybrid/Remote

Planned Parenthood; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Florida seeks a strategic Communications Manager to join our talented team. You will help tell our story, build strong relationships with journalists, and center our patients and supporters through compelling storytelling.

You’ll be part of the Communications, Brand and Marketing team, advancing access to health care and amplifying the voices of the communities we serve in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of reproductive health issues and Florida landscape.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven success developing media relationships and placing stories.
• Proficiency in media relations platforms, including Cision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office for coordination and content creation.
• Skilled in Canva and other design tools.
• Experience in mission-driven or advocacy organizations preferred.
• Strategic thinker managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver rapid-response internal and external communications.
• Draft and manage internal communications, newsletters, and leadership updates.
• Collaborate on internal reports and trainings.
• Serve as liaison to gather staff input and shape internal messaging.
• Develop strategies to promote employee engagement and transparency.
• Facilitate cross-department meetings.
• Serve as spokesperson, field media inquiries, and prepare talking points.
• Pitch stories to media outlets to elevate the organization’s mission.
• Write and distribute press materials and digital content.
• Organize press events and build relationships with reporters.
• Monitor media coverage and provide timely updates to leadership.

Skills

3–5 years of experience in comms, meda

Reproductive health knowledge

Research writing editing

Media relationships

Cision

Canva

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Cision

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Planned Parenthood of Florida seeks a strategic Communications Manager to join our talented team. You will help tell our story, build strong relationships with journalists, and center our patients and supporters through compelling storytelling.

You’ll be part of the Communications, Brand and Marketing team, advancing access to health care and amplifying the voices of the communities we serve in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.