Senior Communications Lead — Media & Editorial (Remote)

US Rowing Association; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USRowing is seeking a Communications Manager to lead public relations, media relations, and editorial programs, with day-to-day oversight of USRowing.org. The role drives press materials, athlete profiles, and long-form content across platforms, while maintaining AP style and brand voice.

The position partners with the Director of Marketing and Communications, supporting on-site media at regattas and camps, and coordinating with athletes, coaches, and staff for timely storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, sports information, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in communications, media relations, or sports info.
• Exceptional writing with AP style; experience with press releases and athlete bios.
• Proven media relations and pitching to national or regional outlets.
• Experience with media operations at live events and credentialing.
• CMS/digital publishing experience; strong analytics for storytelling.
• Familiarity with crisis or sensitive communications; rowing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial writing, editing, and publishing for press materials and features.
• Oversee USRowing.org content, copywriting, editing, and page building.
• Maintain brand voice and AP style across team deliverables.
• Manage media requests, build national to regional media relationships.
• Provide on-site media support at camps and regattas; coordinate athlete appearances.

Skills

Writing & editing

Media relations

AP style

Editorial calendar

Storytelling

CMS familiarity

Data analytics

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/public relations

Tools

HubSpot

Canva

Craft CMS

Meta Business Suite

Monday.com

Job description

USRowing is seeking a Communications Manager to lead public relations, media relations, and editorial programs, with day-to-day oversight of USRowing.org. The role drives press materials, athlete profiles, and long-form content across platforms, while maintaining AP style and brand voice.

The position partners with the Director of Marketing and Communications, supporting on-site media at regattas and camps, and coordinating with athletes, coaches, and staff for timely storytelling.