VP of Publishing & Marketing

For 50 years, Consumers' Checkbook has helped people cut through marketing hype and make confident decisions about the doctors, dentists, contractors, and services they trust with their money, their homes, and their health. We're an independent, nonprofit consumer organization funded entirely by our members and donors - no advertising, no conflicts of interest, just unbiased ratings and advice people can't get anywhere else.

What You'll Do

Build and lead a team spanning editorial, PR, marketing, member operations, and fundraising.

Set and execute marketing strategy - owning the budget, testing new approaches, and doubling down on what works.

Expand our reach into new audience segments and guide the organization's transition away from print.

Oversee the Checkbook website's day-to-day performance, new features, accessibility, and impact metrics.

Grow and strengthen our fundraising program, building on recent momentum in donor engagement.

Shape media relations and PR strategy, and find creative ways to extend our content's reach through coverage and partnerships.

Align research, editorial, and marketing so every piece of content we produce serves our members and mission.

Contribute to organizational strategy alongside CSS leadership and the board of directors.

Ideal Qualifications

10+ years as a senior leader with both strategic and operational responsibility - ideally in publishing, media, consumer advocacy, or a related field.

A track record in marketing, membership/subscriber management, or digital operations.

Experience building and developing high-performing teams, ideally in a mission-driven or nonprofit setting.

Comfort owning a budget and rigorously evaluating what's working.

A collaborative style - you can lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate across departments without friction.

Strong public-facing communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field (Master's a plus).

Fundraising experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Benefits

Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Time Off: 12 paid holidays (6 static and 6 floating), 120 hours of vacation per year (accrued biweekly), and 40 hours of sick leave per year (accrued biweekly).

Retirement: 10% employer 403b contribution after 2 years of service.

Free Gym: Employees can access a free gym and bike parking less than a block from the office building.

Additional Perks: Employee assistance program, employee discount program, pre‑tax metro benefits.

Salary Range: $210,000-$250,000

Schedule: This is a hybrid position that is required to commute to our Washington, DC office 3 times per week. Our current required office days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third day of your choice. Our office is conveniently located by both the Farragut North and Farragut West metro stations. Our core office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Checkbook/CSS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Checkbook/CSS also proudly supports and encourages U.S. Veterans to apply for our job opportunities.

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