Communications Manager

## **The Department for Professional Employees, AFL‑CIO (DPE) — Communications Manager**

### **About DPE**
DPE is a national coalition representing 25 unions whose members work in education, healthcare, media, the arts, sciences, engineering, and other sectors. We are a small, collaborative, and dedicated team working to advance the interests of professional and technical workers across the country.

### **About the Role**
The Communications Manager works closely with the President and other staff to execute a proactive communications strategy, shape DPE’s public image, and advance our work on legislation, policy, campaigns, and organizing.

We are looking for a skilled communicator, exceptional writer, and creative strategist with a passion for the labor movement and storytelling.

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## **Responsibilities**

The Communications Manager will collaborate with DPE leadership and staff to execute the organization’s communications strategy, including:

### **Media Relations**
– Drafting and editing press releases, talking points, advocacy materials, speeches, op‑eds, and media advisories.
– Assisting with the development, execution, and distribution of content for digital platforms and websites managed by DPE.
– Pitching stories to reporters and establishing relationships with key journalists and producers to expand press coverage of DPE’s work.
– Overseeing distribution and placement of DPE communications.
– Monitoring press coverage about DPE, its affiliates, and issues affecting professionals.

### **Digital Communications**
– Leading digital engagement to amplify DPE’s work and campaigns through social media and other tools, like Action Network.
– Developing, executing, and distributing content for DPE’s digital platforms and websites, including designing one‑pagers, fact sheets, and graphics.
– Maintaining current websites and creating new campaign websites, including message development.
– Analyzing website and social media analytics to advise DPE leadership on the reach and effectiveness of DPE’s various communication tools.

### **External Communications**
– Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with affiliate communications teams.
– Collaborating on project ideas and campaigns that communicate the value of joining together in union.
– Ensuring consistent messaging across DPE’s communications channels and issue areas.

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## **Qualifications**
– A passion for the labor movement and a commitment to its mission and values.
– At least two years of communications experience, ideally in labor, advocacy, or nonprofit sectors.
– Excellent writing across formats — press releases, op‑eds, and social — with the ability to make research and policy accessible.
– Demonstrated earned‑media results: pitching reporters, placing stories and op‑eds, serving as or preparing spokespeople.
– Experience managing digital channels, building or updating websites, and graphic design.
– Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

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## **Salary and Benefits**
– **Salary range:** $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience.
– **Benefits:** Employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement/pension plan; 401(k); vacation and generous paid holiday schedule; hybrid work schedule.

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## **How to Apply**
Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and two professional references (former or current supervisors) to **[email protected]**.

DPE is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and candidates from working‑class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.