Senior Director, Strategic Communications & Policy

American Institute of Packaging; Washington (District of Columbia); Remoto; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, is seeking a Communications Director to lead the association’s communications strategy and elevate its role as the leading voice on U.S. packaging policy.

You will oversee media relations, digital content, publications, and brand messaging for members, policymakers, and the public. In this remote role with Washington, DC area preference, you will translate complex policy topics into clear, compelling communications, manage a

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or related field.
• 10+ years of strategic communications, public relations, or public affairs experience.
• Self-starter with ability to respond quickly to issues and opportunities.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with internal staff, member companies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong media relations, reputation management, and advocacy communications understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; Monday.com experience a plus.
• Experience developing and managing digital communications.
• Knowledge of packaging, sustainability, policy, or related topics valued but not required.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson and handling media inquiries is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CMS/marketing platforms; Meltwater and GrowthZone experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute AMERIPEN's integrated communications strategy to strengthen its position as the authoritative voice on U.S. packaging policy.
• Lead brand, messaging, and storytelling across channels for consistency and audience alignment.
• Manage digital presence including AMERIPEN.org and PowerOfPackaging.org through content planning and optimization.
• Oversee creation and distribution of member communications, newsletters, and announcements.
• Develop and execute AMERIPEN's social media strategy and content development.
• Support planning and promotion of member programs, events, webinars, and the Annual Summit.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on communications metrics and use insights to improve engagement.
• Lead media relations, including press releases, pitches, and spokesperson support, and cultivate media relationships.
• Advise AMERIPEN leadership on messaging, reputation management, and rapid-response communications.
• Manage the Communications Committee and drive member engagement.
• Collaborate with policy and membership staff to translate complex topics into clear messaging.
• Support staff speaking engagements and conference participation with messaging and materials.
• Assist with issues management and crisis communications planning as needed.

Conoscenze

Strategic communications

Media relations

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Monday.com

Meltwater

GrowthZone

Descrizione del lavoro

AMERIPEN, the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, is seeking a Communications Director to lead the association’s communications strategy and elevate its role as the leading voice on U.S. packaging policy.

You will oversee media relations, digital content, publications, and brand messaging for members, policymakers, and the public. In this remote role with Washington, DC area preference, you will translate complex policy topics into clear, compelling communications, manage a