Communications Manager, Democracy Campaigns

Communications Manager, Democracy Campaigns

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $62,000 – $75,000

About The Hub

Launched in 2016, The Hub is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts with extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, polling, and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy. We make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups – bringing surge capacity and coordination to build innovative and effective campaigns.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot.

Position Summary

The Hub Project has an immediate opening for a Communications Manager to support storytelling and messaging for democracy and Congressional accountability campaigns. We are looking for someone with a sharp political gut and experience writing a variety of materials, including social media copy and toolkits, talking points, newsletters, press releases, web copy, and more. The person in this role will help establish the voice and tone of our campaign work and should be comfortable writing in a variety of styles and voices.

The Hub is a unionized workplace and is represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU). This position is in the bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Write salient campaign and issue messaging for partners, spokespeople, and other stakeholders
• Draft and edit communications materials and content, including social media copy and toolkits, talking points, newsletters, press releases, web copy, and other resources
• Translate policy and opposition research into digestible and compelling content, reports and other public-facing materials
• Support rapid response efforts, working closely with the communications team to identify opportunities, develop quick guidance on framing, and execute both traditional and digital rapid response tactics
• Work closely with spokespeople to elevate their voices and perspectives through blogs, op-eds, video scripts, and other materials
• Help create and manage communications calendars to ensure consistent content development
• Collaborate with colleagues managing our research, digital, campaign, and operations efforts to advance the program and ensure streamlined execution
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• At least 3 years of demonstrated, relevant work experience in communications, campaign, issue advocacy, agency, political, or other relevant settings
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience writing social media and web copy
• A good understanding of political news and dynamics
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize across multiple projects and deliver results under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to progressive causes and equity
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within team settings
• Flexibility and an openness to evolving responsibilities

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

Hiring Statement

The Hub is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

How to apply

To begin the application process, click “Apply For This Job.” This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest.

E-Verify

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