Associate Director, Regional Communications

Braven • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after graduation through a career-accelerating program delivered with higher education and employer partners. The Associate Director, Regional Communications will increase awareness of the college-to-career challenge and Braven’s impact across its regions, while coordinating communications with colleagues across the organization. The position is part of the Communications and Marketing team within External Affairs and reports to the Senior Director, Communications & Marketing.

The role leads the strategy and execution of communications plans for a portfolio of regions in partnership with each region’s Executive Director and team. It includes developing regional communications strategies, managing calendars, strengthening Braven’s reputation with external stakeholders, supporting regional staff and leaders, and coordinating communications with partner organizations. The position is hybrid, with three in-office days each week and two remote days, and requires living within commuting distance of an office hub in Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark. New York City is also listed as a preferred location in the role description.

The position is full-time, regular, exempt, and benefits eligible, with a 50-hour work week. The listed salary ranges are $79,200–$85,100 in Atlanta, $83,600–$89,800 in Chicago, and $92,000–$98,800 in Newark and New York City. The anticipated start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of experience in media relations, communications, or digital media in the education, government, or nonprofit sector.
• Authorized to work in the United States; Braven does not offer employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work in person three days per week in Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark and live within commuting distance of one of those hubs.
• Access to the internet.
• Ability to travel to quarterly External Affairs team retreats and potentially other events.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work to meet tight deadlines or respond to urgent communications needs.

Nice To Haves

• Results-oriented strategic leadership and a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Strong storytelling skills and interest in helping Fellows and Braven community members tell their stories.
• Excellent project management and ability to influence others to achieve outcomes, manage detailed plans across multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Good judgment and discretion when engaging with press and other high-stakes audiences.
• Strong self-awareness and ability to work across lines of difference.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and a busy meeting schedule.
• Demonstrated alignment with Braven’s core values and belief in its mission, informed by experience working with or for its student Fellow population.
• Commitment to building strong, welcoming cultures that help develop others.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement regional marketing and communications strategies using quantitative and qualitative insights.
• Maintain regional communications calendars.
• Recommend and execute tactics to raise awareness and strengthen Braven’s reputation among university and employer partners and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and execute an integrated social media strategy for Executive Directors in collaboration with the Associate Director, Social Media, using LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms.
• Develop and execute media relations activities to secure high-profile placements in relevant media outlets.
• Draft speeches, op-eds, and other statements for executive and regional leaders.
• Apply to local conferences and awards on behalf of Executive Directors and regions.
• Create videos featuring Braven’s impact and champions, particularly for national campaigns.
• Lead learning and development for regional staff on Braven’s brand and communications.
• Work with communications teams at partner organizations to draft joint op-eds and communications plans for new launches.
• Develop a bench of local champions and help amplify their experiences through videos, stories, and social posts.
• Prepare executive and regional leaders, team members, and Fellows for speeches and panel appearances.
• Support regional events by developing event descriptions, identifying speakers, drafting remarks, preparing speakers, and providing media support where appropriate.
• Support the New Sites team with communications research and external launch announcement plans.
• Assist with maintenance of the Braven website, including regional pages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to quarterly retreats with the External Affairs team and potentially to other events.
• Work in person three days per week at an office hub and remotely two days per week.

Benefits

• Discretionary time off, org-wide holidays, and two week-long shutdowns in July and December, with a minimum of 20 days per year.
• $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health.
• 401(k) contribution match of up to 5% of base annual salary, beginning the first full month.
• 85% coverage of health insurance premiums for the employee and dependents.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• One-month paid sabbatical after four years on staff.
• Competitive compensation, recognition, and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level