DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Communications Manager
DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategies to raise the visibility of the organization’s research and analysis and to drive a narrative that advances antiracist policies. The successful candidate will be proactive, a strong writer, able to balance work across multiple issue areas, and have the willingness and ability to understand tax, budget, and economic policy. DCFPI seeks someone with a deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.
The Communications Manager works closely with the Digital Communications Associate and reports to the Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of communications plans that increase the visibility and reach of DCFPI’s research and policy priorities, collaborating with colleagues across teams, meeting deadlines for multiple campaigns, and ensuring plans are implemented.
Monitor the news, social media, and related activity surrounding key advocacy issues and identify opportunities to contribute to discourse and shape narrative.
Lead DCFPI’s media outreach, including maintaining and updating media lists, drafting press releases and statements, developing relationships with reporters, and supporting staff with interview prep.
Write and edit content including emails, blogs, infographics, and website copy.
Support the DCFPI production process by ensuring publications are accurate, accessible, and consistent with brand voice and style.
Assist in the development of messaging and talking points informed by messaging research.
Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute virtual and in-person events.
Represent DCFPI at coalition meetings and work collaboratively with external partners to support shared objectives.
Occasionally assist with the planning and execution of events.
Occasionally work with consultants and vendors, such as photographers, graphic designers, and printers, to ensure deliverables are met and on time.
Support administrative tasks, including creating PowerPoints, data entry, and fact checking.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working in communications or marketing, or three years of experience with a Master’s degree; internships or volunteer experience may be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to inhabit a brand voice and distill complex topics for general audiences in accessible, inclusive language.
Experience with Mailchimp, Action Network, Google Analytics, and WordPress or similar systems; fluency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Ability to proactively and independently manage projects with regular input from a supervisor and colleagues.
Understanding of racial equity and structural racism and the ability to write using a racial equity lens.
Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners across race, class, and other identities.
Aware of multiple group identities and the dynamics involved, with the ability to bring self-awareness, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills to work.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $73,500–$91,875 depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; generous vacation leave; sick leave; and holiday schedules.
DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy or parental status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.
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The Communications Manager works closely with the Digital Communications Associate and reports to the Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of communications plans that increase the visibility and reach of DCFPI’s research and policy priorities, collaborating with colleagues across teams, meeting deadlines for multiple campaigns, and ensuring plans are implemented.
Monitor the news, social media, and related activity surrounding key advocacy issues and identify opportunities to contribute to discourse and shape narrative.
Lead DCFPI’s media outreach, including maintaining and updating media lists, drafting press releases and statements, developing relationships with reporters, and supporting staff with interview prep.
Write and edit content including emails, blogs, infographics, and website copy.
Support the DCFPI production process by ensuring publications are accurate, accessible, and consistent with brand voice and style.
Assist in the development of messaging and talking points informed by messaging research.
Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute virtual and in-person events.
Represent DCFPI at coalition meetings and work collaboratively with external partners to support shared objectives.
Occasionally assist with the planning and execution of events.
Occasionally work with consultants and vendors, such as photographers, graphic designers, and printers, to ensure deliverables are met and on time.
Support administrative tasks, including creating PowerPoints, data entry, and fact checking.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working in communications or marketing, or three years of experience with a Master’s degree; internships or volunteer experience may be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to inhabit a brand voice and distill complex topics for general audiences in accessible, inclusive language.
Experience with Mailchimp, Action Network, Google Analytics, and WordPress or similar systems; fluency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Ability to proactively and independently manage projects with regular input from a supervisor and colleagues.
Understanding of racial equity and structural racism and the ability to write using a racial equity lens.
Ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners across race, class, and other identities.
Aware of multiple group identities and the dynamics involved, with the ability to bring self-awareness, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills to work.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $73,500–$91,875 depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; generous vacation leave; sick leave; and holiday schedules.
DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy or parental status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.
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