Remote Policy Communications Manager

Share Our Strength; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Share Our Strength is seeking a Manager, Program Communications to translate complex research and policy into compelling content. The role develops messaging and assets for policymakers, advocates, and the media, with a focus on No Kid Hungry priorities.

Based in Washington, DC or fully remote, the position offers a salary range of $71k-$79k and reports to the Associate Director, Media & Public Affairs. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator who can present data and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, policy communications, journalism, public policy, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated experience translating complex policy, legislative, or research content into effective communications.
• Ability to identify engaging and effective ways of visualizing or presenting data, research, and policy information.
• Experience developing content for multiple audiences, including policymakers, advocates, program partners, and the media.
• Preferred candidates have experience working on federal nutrition or benefits programs, and an understanding of public policy, advocacy and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce written and visual assets including testimony, talking points, one-pagers, fact sheets, toolkits, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and digital content.
• Translate complex legislative language, policy proposals, research findings, and programmatic data into clear, compelling, audience-centered communications.
• Draft and edit content for a variety of audiences, including policymakers, program partners and practitioners, advocates, and the media.
• Identify compelling stories, visuals, data points, and ways of communicating about the work that brings policy and program work to life and encourage the adoption of identified best practices.
• Ensure communications materials are accurate, audience-appropriate, on-brand, and aligned with organizational messaging frameworks.
• Coordinate with Communications colleagues across marketing, design and creative teams to support integrated campaign execution.
• Maintain and organize communications resources, messaging documents, and content libraries to support internal stakeholders.
• Partner with colleagues to support Share Our Strength's work to be a diverse and inclusive organization, and ensuring this value is embedded in the organization and throughout our work.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Policy communications

Communication strategy

Audience targeting

Editing and storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Share Our Strength is seeking a Manager, Program Communications to translate complex research and policy into compelling content. The role develops messaging and assets for policymakers, advocates, and the media, with a focus on No Kid Hungry priorities.

Based in Washington, DC or fully remote, the position offers a salary range of $71k-$79k and reports to the Associate Director, Media & Public Affairs. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator who can present data and