Senior Manager Strategic Communications

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications to lead our integrated communications strategy, strengthening alignment, visibility, and stakeholder engagement. You will work with senior leadership to develop and oversee internal and external messaging that supports our mission and brand across channels.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with PR, marketing, and digital partners, and guide executive communications, content strategy, and major campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive communications experience including strategic, public relations, corporate, or nonprofit communications.
• Experience developing integrated communications strategies and executive communications.
• Experience managing communications projects, agencies, or external vendors.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven organizational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish messaging frameworks, editorial standards, and communication processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison to public relations, marketing, creative, and digital communications consultants.
• Lead internal communications initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and organizational alignment.
• Develop executive communications, leadership messaging, presentations, and organizational announcements.
• Oversee the development and governance of the organization’s intranet and internal communications channels.
• Lead organizational storytelling and content strategy across print and digital platforms.
• Develop communications supporting fundraising campaigns, organizational initiatives, and major events.
• Oversee production of the annual report and other key organizational publications.
• Identify opportunities to increase organizational visibility and thought leadership.
• Provide strategic oversight for website content, email communications, and social media messaging.
• Develop editorial calendars and content priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor communications effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.

Skills

Writing skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communications

Storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Digital platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Analytics tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: College Point, NY 11356

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Marketing

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications

Budgeted Salary Range: $90,000–$105,000

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Strategic Communications leads AABR's integrated communications strategy to strengthen organizational alignment, enhance visibility, and support fundraising, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and senior leadership, this role develops and oversees strategic internal and external communications, ensuring consistent messaging that advances AABR's mission, brand, and organizational priorities. Serving as the organization's communications strategist, this position builds the systems, messaging, and processes that support effective communications across the organization while managing key communications partners and initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications
• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish messaging frameworks, editorial standards, and communication processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison to public relations, marketing, creative, and digital communications consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, messaging, and brand standards.
• Internal & Executive Communications
• Lead internal communications initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and organizational alignment.
• Develop executive communications, leadership messaging, presentations, and organizational announcements.
• Oversee the development and governance of the organization’s intranet and internal communications channels.
• External Communications & Storytelling
• Lead organizational storytelling and content strategy across print and digital platforms.
• Develop communications supporting fundraising campaigns, organizational initiatives, and major events.
• Oversee production of the annual report and other key organizational publications.
• Identify opportunities to increase organizational visibility and thought leadership.
• Digital Communications
• Provide strategic oversight for website content, email communications, and social media messaging.
• Develop editorial calendars and content priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor communications effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Agency & Vendor Management
• Manage external communications, creative, and digital vendors.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and quality across all communications projects.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive communications experience, including strategic communications, public relations, corporate communications, or nonprofit communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing integrated communications strategies and executive communications.
• Experience managing communications projects, agencies, or external vendors.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven organizational experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning abilities.
• Experience developing executive and organizational messaging.
• Excellent storytelling and content development skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content management systems, and communication analytics.