| Publication or Company |
The Urban Institute
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| Industry |
Non-profit |
| Salary |
Very Competitive |
| Benefits |
401K/403B, Dental, Flexible Hours, Health, Telecommute Policy |
| Job Duration |
Full Time |
| Job Location |
Washington, DC |
| Job Requirements |
Communications Managers (Justice Policy and Housing Policy)
As part of an ambitious new program to grow its visibility and influence, the Urban Institute is hiring top-notch communications and outreach professionals, including Communications Managers for two of its centers: Justice Policy and Metropolitan Housing and Communities. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting new effort that is rooted in the Institute's longstanding reputation for providing nonpartisan, evidence-based policy solutions.
The Communications Managers must be savvy, flexible, fast-thinking communications experts who works within the center teams to shape debate and discussions among influencers at the state and national level. While serving as an extension of the Institute’s Strategic Communications and Outreach team, the essential functions of the Communications Manager will be embedded in the centers themselves, which conduct rigorous, independent nonpartisan research.
The Communications Managers reports to the Director of Strategic Communications with a dotted line to one of the center’s senior leaders.
Among other things, the Communications Managers are expected to:
• Act as a trusted communications advisor and strategist within Justice Policy Center
• Translate complex research reports for broader audiences
• Develop compelling content including (but not limited to) policy briefs, newsletters, blog posts, op-eds, fact sheets, and press releases
• Conduct traditional and social media outreach
• Conduct outreach to Capitol Hill and other stakeholder audiences
• Train spokespeople and equip them with the requisite media, digital, presentation, and other skills to effectively represent justice policy and Urban
• Use various databases to track activities and implement strategies
Five-10 years of experience is required, along with strong skills in writing, media relations, digital communications, and project management. A bachelor’s degree is required, and experience in the research and policy fields that are relevant to the respective centers is strongly preferred.
For further information about these opportunities and to apply, please go to https://jobs-urban.icims.com , Job # 1869 (Justice Policy) or Job # 1870 (Metropolitan Housing Policy)
The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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| About Our Company |
Our Mission:
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.
The Urban Institute builds knowledge about the nation’s social and fiscal challenges, practicing open-minded, evidence-based research to diagnose problems and figure out which policies and programs work best, for whom, and how.
Our History:
In the mid-1960s, President Johnson saw the need for independent nonpartisan analysis of the problems facing America's cities and their residents. The President created a blue-ribbon commission of civic leaders who recommended chartering a center to do that work. In 1968, the Urban Institute became that center.
Our Commitments:
Use rigorous, state-of-the-art methods to analyze public policies and programs
Bring sound objective evidence to public policy decisions
Deepen public understanding of policy issues
Save government and communities time and money through research on effective and efficient programs
Work to make our Washington, D.C., metropolitan area a stronger community
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