Senior Communications Manager

Liberty Media; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Media is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to develop and execute comprehensive plans that advance narrative and organizing priorities. You will guide program messaging, coach staff, and support budgeting while drafting compelling content—blogs, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, and more.

You will collaborate with spokespeople to elevate voices and ensure consistent organization-wide messaging. You will drive digital strategies, craft speeches and articles, and build strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving to translate complex ideas into clear messages.
• Proficiency with popular content management systems.
• Creativity and ability to develop original content.
• Knowledge of Unitarian Universalism; ability to speak and write about UU.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism.
• Eagerness to work in dismantling white supremacy as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes comprehensive communications plans.
• Guides program messaging to align with organizational narrative strategy.
• Coaches and supervises staff through check-ins and performance reviews.
• Supports organizational budget processes.
• Drafts and edits communications materials and content.
• Works with spokespeople to elevate voices through blogs, op-eds, scripts, and more.
• Develops digital and narrative strategies to engage constituents.
• Crafts high‑quality written content including speeches and articles.
• Collaborates to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Fosters relationships with stakeholders to gather insights for initiatives.
• Implements cross‑platform content strategy.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Creativity

Translate complex ideas

Independence & collaboration

UU knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

Purpose

The Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications plans to advance narrative and organizing priorities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support in aligning program messaging with organizational narrative strategy
• Develops and implements communication plans to support organizing goals
• Provides coaching and supervision to staff through scheduled check‑ins, recruitment and performance reviews
• Supports the organizational wide budget process
• Drafts and edits communications materials and content, including social media copy and toolkits, talking points, newsletters, press releases, web copy, and other resources
• Works closely with spokespeople to elevate their voices and perspectives through blogs, op‑eds, video scripts, and other materials
• Develops digital and narrative strategies to engage and activate constituents
• Crafts high‑quality written content, including speeches, articles, and other materials
• Collaborates with UUA Communications and Stewardship & Development departments to ensure consistent messaging across the organization
• Fosters relationships with key stakeholders to gather relevant information and insights for communication initiatives
• Formulates and implements a succinct and effective cross‑platform content strategy
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, the Executive Vice President, or the President

Qualifications

This is an exempt Grade 13 position (expected hiring range $56,000‑$71,500 depending on experience). Note that qualifications may be met as a result of lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to translate complex ideas into clear and concise messages
• Proficiency with popular content management systems
• Creativity and the ability to develop original content
• Knowledge and understanding of Unitarian Universalism; ability to speak and write confidently about Unitarian Universalism, preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of issues around anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, and multiculturalism
• Eagerness to work in an organization in which the dismantling of white supremacy is a high priority