Associate Director, Regional Communications

Braven • New York, NY

4d • $79,200 - $98,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Regional Communications to elevate awareness of the college-to-career challenge and Braven’s impact across the regions where it operates. The role partners with colleagues throughout the organization to coordinate communications and leads the strategy and execution of communications plans for a portfolio of regions, working with each region’s Executive Director and team. It is part of the Communications and Marketing team within External Affairs and reports to the Senior Director, Communications & Marketing.

The role is hybrid and requires living within commuting distance of Braven’s Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark hubs. Staff work in the office Tuesday through Thursday and remotely Monday and Friday. The position requires quarterly travel for External Affairs team retreats and potentially other events; occasional evening and weekend work may be required for tight deadlines or urgent communications needs. It is a full-time, regular, exempt, benefits-eligible role working at 100% capacity, with compensation based on geographic market and role scope and qualifications.

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.
• Ability to travel to quarterly External Affairs team retreats and potentially other events.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when required to meet deadlines or respond to urgent communications needs.
• Access to the internet.

Nice To Haves

• Results-oriented strategic leadership and a collaborative, get-things-done approach.
• Passion for storytelling and helping Fellows and Braven community members tell their stories.
• Excellent project management and influencing skills, including proven ability to create and execute detailed plans across multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and independent judgment in conversations with the 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.
• Commitment to and embodiment of Braven’s core values.
• Experiences that inform belief in Braven’s mission and prepare the candidate to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population.
• Demonstrated 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 leadership.
• 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 such as National Mentoring Month.
• Lead learning and development on Braven’s brand and communications for regional staff, including new and existing staff members.
• Work with communications teams at employer and university partners to develop joint op-eds, communications plans for new launches, and related materials.
• Build a bench of local champions prepared to speak about Braven and amplify their experiences through videos, stories, and social posts.
• Prepare executive and regional leaders, their teams, 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 maintaining the Braven website, including regional pages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary time off, in addition to organization-wide holidays and two week-long shutdowns in July and December; at least 20 days per year.
• $25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health.
• 401(k) contribution match up to 5% of base annual salary, starting the first full month.
• Coverage of 85% 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, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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