Associate Communications Manager

The Montana Budget & Policy Center (MBPC) is a non‑profit organization dedicated to advancing responsible tax, budget, and economic policies through credible research and analysis in order to promote opportunity and fairness for all Montanans. We work on a range of social justice issues including access to quality health care, criminal legal reform, affordable housing, and investments in public education and early childhood development. Our team is dedicated to racial justice and creating a Montana where everyone has what they need to live their best lives.

MBPC is seeking an Associate Communications Manager to support a variety of digital and communications efforts to help us achieve our goals and increase the public understanding of public policies important to Montanans living on low‑and moderate‑incomes. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this position will work collaboratively with the MBPC staff and coalition partners to implement a variety of communication strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage multiple social media accounts for MBPC and related coalitions, create thoughtful content, and develop and implement strategies to grow the following on social media platforms and increase audience engagement.

Develop content for various applications including print, email, social media, and web to help the organization influence state‑level public policy solutions, including the creation of polished graphics and visual content for reports, fact sheets, and other materials.

Measure online reach and engagement Twitter reporting tools, Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, or other relevant tools. Continuously review and assess best practices and consider new and improved ways to enhance MBPC’s connectivity and influence.

Assist the Director of Communications on message development, editing, and media relations.

Stay abreast of MBPC issues and policy priorities.

Manage, edit, and distribute digital newsletters to various stakeholders.

Assist in the maintenance of MBPC’s and related coalition websites.

Identify opportunities for storytelling and innovative messaging.

Understand the target audience intended for the message be able to maintain MBPC style, tone, voice and brand.

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