Communications Manager

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

20d•Remote

About The Position

yes. every kid. is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day communications execution and ensure consistent, high-quality storytelling across platforms in support of our advocacy and public affairs priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Public Affairs, this role focuses on traditional communications functions, including media relations, content development, and digital communications. The Communications Manager will play a key role in translating strategy into clear, compelling public-facing materials and ensuring timely execution in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate is a strong operator with excellent writing and editorial skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating closely with public affairs, research, and external partners.

Requirements

Alignment with yes. every kid.’s mission and vision for education policy
5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, advocacy, or a related field
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and editorial judgment
Experience with digital communications and social media strategy, including experience managing or coordinating with external vendors
Experience managing earned media and working with reporters in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability to create visual or graphic materials for external audiences
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to take strategic direction and execute independently
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
Comfort working collaboratively in a remote organization

Responsibilities

Support the execution of public affairs and advocacy initiatives, including content development, coordination, rollout, and rapid-response efforts
Ensure message consistency, accuracy, and quality across all communications outputs
Oversee day-to-day digital and social media execution, including creating content for blogs and newsletters, managing content calendars, and coordinating with external vendors
Manage earned media activities, including media monitoring, press outreach, reporter engagement, pitching, and spokesperson preparation
Coordinate with designers, videographers, and other vendors to produce communications assets as needed
Collaborate with the organization's research team to translate research findings, polling, and analysis into accessible public-facing content
Manage content workflows, timelines, and approvals to ensure timely execution across multiple initiatives
Maintain and organize communications templates, assets, and documentation
Assist with reporting and tracking communications outputs and performance metrics