Strategic Communications Manager

Seeds Renewables; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized insurance

401(k) contributions

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) based in Washington, DC, seeks a Communications Manager to lead multi-channel content and engagement initiatives, advancing the association’s priorities and visibility among members, policymakers, industry stakeholders, media, and the public.

The role covers day-to-day communications operations, media and digital engagement strategies, and cross-department collaboration to ensure timely, accurate messaging aligned with ReMA’s mission and brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex topics into clear content.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced, hybrid setting.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools and digital platforms for content creation, audience engagement, analytics, and workflows.
• Experience managing digital communications platforms including email marketing systems, CMS, social media tools, media monitoring platforms, and AI-enabled tech.
• Familiarity with basic graphic design, video editing, podcast production, or multimedia content tools is preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day communications workflows to support organizational priorities, campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Drafts, edits, and produces newsletters, press releases, member communications, social media copy, website updates, podcasts, and video scripts.
• Manages and executes social media content planning and posting.
• Supports media relations through media monitoring, media lists, clip distribution, and outreach coordination.
• Monitors news and social media for developments relevant to ReMA’s priorities and provides updates to staff and leadership.
• Analyzes communications performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Collaborates with internal teams, chapters, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging.
• Represents ReMA at industry events, supporting communications needs and external engagement.

Skills

Writing skills

Editorial judgment

Verbal communication

Social media management

Content creation

Project management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Email marketing

CMS

Social media tools

Media monitoring

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) based in Washington, DC, seeks a Communications Manager to lead multi-channel content and engagement initiatives, advancing the association’s priorities and visibility among members, policymakers, industry stakeholders, media, and the public.

The role covers day-to-day communications operations, media and digital engagement strategies, and cross-department collaboration to ensure timely, accurate messaging aligned with ReMA’s mission and brand.