Strategic Communications Manager

NPR; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site in Washington, DC at least 3×/

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NPR, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Manager, Communications to oversee media inquiries, speaking appearances, and public engagement across channels. This role emphasizes proactive media relations, coordination, and content development with a focus on NPR’s public audience.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, you will manage the main media queue, prepare briefing materials, and ensure timely, high-quality communications across NPR’s social platforms and external

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public relations.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to train more junior staff at basic skills.

Responsibilities

• Media relations and speaker queue management.
• Departmental coordination and logistical support.
• Social media and digital PR.
• Media monitoring and analytics.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Project management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Training junior staff

Education

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Presentation software

Job description

NPR, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Manager, Communications to oversee media inquiries, speaking appearances, and public engagement across channels. This role emphasizes proactive media relations, coordination, and content development with a focus on NPR’s public audience.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, you will manage the main media queue, prepare briefing materials, and ensure timely, high-quality communications across NPR’s social platforms and external