Communications Manager, Navigator Research

Communications Manager, Navigator Research

Title: Communications Manager, Navigator Research

Reports to: Director of Strategic Communications, Navigator Research

Location: Washington, DC

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000 - $69,000

About The Hub Project

Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts who have extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, and polling and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in our economy and participate in our democracy, and 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 Communications Manager will be responsible for executing a comprehensive earned media and content strategy for Navigator Research, a campaign incubated within The Hub Project that conducts a significant volume of quantitative and qualitative research designed to act as a consistent, flexible, responsive tool to inform policy debates for audiences including progressive advocates, elected leaders, and the press. This person will report directly to the Director of Strategic Communications for Navigator Research, and work closely with a strategic communications team (including a Digital Content Manager and a Partnership Manager), with responsibilities ranging from pitching earned media to disseminate Navigator’s findings, identifying opportunities longer-form narrative building and thought leadership, coordinating with the team on content strategy, and writing a diverse range of communications deliverables.

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.

As a Communications Manager, you will…

• Translate polling and surveys into clear, concise communications content and assist with developing messaging guidance on behalf of Navigator Research.
• Draft communications deliverables including press releases, newsletters, media advisories, talking points, and op-eds.
• Craft and deliver compelling story ideas to journalists and media outlets with the goal of securing media coverage
• Build, and maintain strong relationships with national, digital,  and local media.
• Collaborate with colleagues within Navigator’s strategic communications unit to create content and build out content strategy.
• Collaborate with Navigator Polling and Analytics team to craft compelling content for Substack, op-eds and Navigator newsletters. 

• Provide integrated communications support, including press rollouts and earned media outreach.
• Provide assistance with partner engagement and event management where needed.

• Monitor and track print, online, and broadcast media coverage related to Navigator Research.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you…

• You are committed to a just and inclusive economy that delivers opportunity and dignity to all Americans, and are passionate about strengthening American democracy.
• You have experience with working within an issue advocacy organization, political campaign, in government, or consulting.
• You are an excellent writer with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to write quickly and in a compelling manner.
• You have an excellent understanding of earned media and integrated media efforts..
• You have experience interacting with reporters and directly pitching press.
• You are extremely well-organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• You have an energetic ability to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• You are flexible and open to evolving responsibilities.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well on a team on Independently.

In addition, it would be a bonus if…

• You are familiar with how to communicate about democracy, economic policy and/or healthcare.
• You have experience as a coalition builder and with managing principals and/or partnerships.

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.

E-Verify 

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

How to apply

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