Senior Director, Brand & Strategic Communications

Abortion Care Network (ACN); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abortion Care Network is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to lead ACN’s public positioning, brand, and narrative work. Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior role shapes strategy, oversees media, digital engagement, and governance, and guides a small communications team.

The position requires a proven track record in movement communications, risk management, campaign leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• A commitment to ACN values.
• 7+ Years of Progressive Leadership: strategic communications, PR, or narrative strategy in nonprofit/movement settings.
• Experience in media relations, rapid response, and urgent communications under pressure.
• Strategic campaign management and multi-channel messaging.
• People & resource management with budgeting experience.
• Ability to translate complex abortion policy into public messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive strategic communications plan that advances ACN’s mission and priorities.
• Lead brand and narrative strategy across channels and advise executive leadership.
• Coach leadership for media interviews, public appearances, and crises.
• Oversee digital engagement, website, social media, and email campaigns.
• Manage communications staff, contractors, and department budget.
• Coordinate with coalitions and external partners to elevate ACN’s voice.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Campaign management

People management

Budget management

Policy & advocacy understanding

Travel flexibility

Google Workspace

Asana

Tools

Google Workspace

Asana

Job description

Abortion Care Network is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to lead ACN’s public positioning, brand, and narrative work. Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior role shapes strategy, oversees media, digital engagement, and governance, and guides a small communications team.

The position requires a proven track record in movement communications, risk management, campaign leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.