Communications Manager
Hiring Manager Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week); Exempt; Regular
Telecommute Agreement: Remote; Travel May Required
Salary: The Communications Manager position has a full salary range of $65,000 - $90,000. However, aligned with our DEI practices, we typically bring in candidates between the minimum and maximum of $65,000 - $70,000. This does not include additional benefits offered to full-time employees, such as generous paid time off, health insurance (fully covered base medical plan and 99% covered vision and dental plan), and professional development.
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
About Rise:
Rise's mission is to unleash Gen Z's political power by connecting passion to action. We develop young leaders, unite diverse voices, and create digital and real-world spaces where youth can transform their biggest concerns into meaningful progressive change. Additionally, we leverage storytelling to ensure progressive values shape mainstream culture and policy. Rise exists to ensure that politics isn't something that happens to us—it's something we shape.
Position Summary:
The Communications Manager will lead Rise's strategic communications efforts, amplifying youth voices and driving narrative change around youth political engagement. This role combines strategic leadership, creative storytelling, and digital expertise to advance Rise's mission of mobilizing Gen Z's political power. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to youth leadership and political power, a strong sense of political strategy and narrative, an ability to work collaboratively across teams and with youth leaders, an adaptability and comfort with rapid change, a creative problem-solving approach, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Summarized Primary Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute communication strategies that elevate Rise’s mission and youth voices, manage media relationships, oversee paid media partnerships, and lead crisis communications.
Team Management: Mentor and guide the communications and content team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Content Strategy & Development: Oversee content creation, storytelling, and brand consistency across all platforms to engage Gen Z audiences and showcase Rise’s impact.
Digital Communications: Lead social media strategy, digital campaigns, email marketing, and innovation in digital storytelling while managing vendor relationships.
Media Relations: Serve as the primary media contact, secure coverage, prepare spokespeople, draft press materials, and monitor news trends.
Movement Communications: Develop messaging strategies for youth advocacy, support youth leaders in amplifying their voices, and collaborate on organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of communications experience, with at least 3 years in leadership roles; Proven track record in political, advocacy, or movement communications; Experience managing high-performing communications teams; Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in strategic communications and storytelling; Deep understanding of digital platforms and their strategic use; Experience working with the press and serving as an organizational spokesperson; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities; Experience with digital analytics and data-driven decision-making; Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, campaign-style environments; Strong project management and team leadership skills; and a Deep understanding of youth culture and Gen Z communication preferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in youth organizing or youth-centered organizations; Understanding of political organizing and movement building; Experience working with diverse communities; Familiarity with the current political landscape and youth political engagement; Background in digital organizing or digital advocacy; Proficiency with advocacy CRM tools such as EveryAction, NGPVAN, or Action Network; and a Familiarity with CMS tools like WordPress and social media management platforms
Note: Candidates with extensive leadership experience and strategic expertise may be considered for the Director of Communications title, while those with strong foundational experience may be hired as Communications Manager with opportunities for advancement. The salary would be adjusted accordingly if the Director title is granted.
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