Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Regional Communications Manager on our Stand Together Communications team, you will serve as a strategic partner to Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s premier grassroots advocacy organization. In this role you will serve as the communications lead supporting and promoting the wide-ranging work of Stand Together’s partners in business, government, and throughout grassroots communities across the country. You will be responsible for the implementation of all communications-related activities in your assigned states to generate positive brand awareness and position earned media opportunities.

*We welcome remote candidates, or this role may be based at our Arlington, VA headquarters.*

How You Will Contribute

Partner with stakeholders across the Stand Together community to develop and implement long-term communications strategies with tactics to achieve those goals
Collaborate with respective stakeholders and capability teams to proactively identify earned media opportunities to advance policies, principles, and create a movement of millions with our shared goals
Work alongside capability teams to craft compelling, media-facing materials such as media advisories, press releases, ICYMIs, etc.
Establish messaging frameworks to guide grassroots, content, digital, and creative capabilities in various efforts
Collaborate with digital and creative teams to develop collateral to maximize earned media and grassroots impact
Proactively build relationships with press, editorial boards, producers, bookers, and hosts to ensure media coverage as needed
Pitch media and place stories on events and campaign rollouts throughout the country
Identify media opportunities in traditional and non-traditional venues
Work to build relationships with in-state coalitions and influencers and establish brand identity and partnership opportunities
Advise and collaborate with stakeholders to inform messaging strategy and earned media opportunities surrounding paid media efforts, such as direct mail, TV, and radio advertisements
Prepare stakeholders for media interviews to ensure consistent messaging
Monitor and track day to day media coverage to identify outreach opportunities and inform stakeholders of emerging trends
Create rapid-response materials and backgrounders; circulate key media hits and narratives that should be addressed in each state for long-term reputation management positioning
Draft messaging and manage copy for public and grassroots-facing materials, including but not limited to landing pages, press releases, opinion pieces, website, and website blog posts

What You Will Bring

5+ years in congressional, executive branch (state or federal), political campaign or political committee, trade association, or agency experience
Experience working in multi-tiered, fast paced environments
Experience working in a state or regional capacity with media or public affairs across multiple media markets
Stakeholder, spokesperson, public relations manager or other supervisory experience
Grassroots engagement and coalitions building experience is a plus
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

What We Offer

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges
Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents
Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive

$90,000 - $105,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $90,000–$105,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.

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