Senior Communications Manager, Tax Policy Center (Office of Communications)
Urban Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Communications Manager
The Senior Communications Manager will amplify TPC's impact. They will lead an integrated communications strategy that translates rigorous research into actionable insights for policymakers, media, and the public. This position reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications with a dotted line to the Vice President for Tax Policy. The successful candidate will have: Knowledge and skills usually associated with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, or a related field Five to seven years of communications or public affairs experience Significant experience with/or demonstrated interest in tax and fiscal policy issues Ability to interpret data and be able to translate complicated research for broad audiences Leadership experience or significant contributions to the execution of the communications strategy for an organization, preferably with a focus on social and economic policy Experience assessing reputational risks and managing public controversies Proven ability to track policy news cycles closely and bring sound news judgment; existing media relationships are a plus Experience managing a range of internal and external stakeholders and collaborations involving multiple perspectives Flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness to change Strong organizational skills and a track record leading teams to achieve objectives and measure success Excellent writing and analytical skills An entrepreneurial, collaborative, audience-focused, and metrics-driven approach An aptitude for digital platforms and databases, which could include content management systems (Drupal), project management applications (AirTable), constituent relationship management (Salesforce), media monitoring (Meltwater/Cision), and/or other tools; show proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to working in a manner defined by our mission and values. Urban's greatest asset is our people. The target salary range for this position is Min $90,800 Max $157,100. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal comparisons. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute's total compensation package. Urban is committed to supporting our staff's physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you're hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting. You'll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law. The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@urban.org. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Senior Communications Manager will amplify TPC's impact. They will lead an integrated communications strategy that translates rigorous research into actionable insights for policymakers, media, and the public. This position reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications with a dotted line to the Vice President for Tax Policy. The successful candidate will have: Knowledge and skills usually associated with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, or a related field Five to seven years of communications or public affairs experience Significant experience with/or demonstrated interest in tax and fiscal policy issues Ability to interpret data and be able to translate complicated research for broad audiences Leadership experience or significant contributions to the execution of the communications strategy for an organization, preferably with a focus on social and economic policy Experience assessing reputational risks and managing public controversies Proven ability to track policy news cycles closely and bring sound news judgment; existing media relationships are a plus Experience managing a range of internal and external stakeholders and collaborations involving multiple perspectives Flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness to change Strong organizational skills and a track record leading teams to achieve objectives and measure success Excellent writing and analytical skills An entrepreneurial, collaborative, audience-focused, and metrics-driven approach An aptitude for digital platforms and databases, which could include content management systems (Drupal), project management applications (AirTable), constituent relationship management (Salesforce), media monitoring (Meltwater/Cision), and/or other tools; show proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel No matter your role with Urban, you will contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for people and communities across the country. We are committed to working in a manner defined by our mission and values. Urban's greatest asset is our people. The target salary range for this position is Min $90,800 Max $157,100. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal comparisons. Salaries are just one component of Urban Institute's total compensation package. Urban is committed to supporting our staff's physical, emotional, and financial well-being through a robust benefits package for yourself, eligible dependents, and domestic partners. It includes generous paid time off, including nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, and transit benefits. Urban is unique in that we offer 403(b) retirement plan participation immediately after you're hired and a generous employer contribution after six months of service and 500 hours, with immediate vesting. You'll also have access to a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law. The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@urban.org. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.