Regional Communications Lead for Grassroots Impact

Stand Together; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support

Job summary

Stand Together is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for AFP and partners across states, including Arlington, VA. You will drive earned media, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to advance policy and movement goals.

Requirements include 5+ years in political or public affairs roles, experience across media markets, and supervisory PR expertise. Remote-friendly with Arlington HQ option; strong values in PBM and entrepreneurial spirit are

Qualifications

• 5+ years in congressional, executive branch, political campaigns or committees, trade association, or agency.
• Experience in multi-tiered, fast paced environments.
• Experience in state or regional media markets.
• Spokesperson or public relations supervisory experience.
• Grassroots coalitions-building experience is a plus.
• Commitment to Stand Together's PBM values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term communications strategies across Stand Together communities.
• Identify earned media opportunities to advance policies and goals.
• Create media-facing materials: advisories, press releases, ICYMI.
• Build messaging frameworks for grassroots, content, digital, and creative teams.
• Develop collateral with digital and creative teams to maximize media impact.
• Establish relationships with press and media outlets nationwide.
• Draft messaging for public and grassroots materials.
• Prepare stakeholders for media interviews.

Skills

Congressional experience

Media relations

Public affairs mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Grassroots engagement

Strategic communications

Job description

Stand Together is seeking a Regional Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for AFP and partners across states, including Arlington, VA. You will drive earned media, messaging frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to advance policy and movement goals.

Requirements include 5+ years in political or public affairs roles, experience across media markets, and supervisory PR expertise. Remote-friendly with Arlington HQ option; strong values in PBM and entrepreneurial spirit are