Head of Strategic Communications
Grossman Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $215,518 - $228,394 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop communications strategies that advance organizational objectives and expand the organization’s reach and brand
- Provide strategic guidance, counsel, and training to organizational leaders regarding communications and media opportunities
- Advise and execute on rapid response communications with organizational leadership
- Oversee public opinion polling partnerships to ensure data guides our decisions each step of the way
- Provide communications reviews as needed on public materials to ensure brand consistency and protection
- Identify and oversee the execution of strategies to leverage press and advance initiatives’ missions
- Develop and drive a robust earned media plan that translates strategies into well-designed, compelling pitches that lead to placements in strategic outlets
- Manage, develop, and implement media relations strategies to advance initiatives priorities, working collaboratively with communications, growth, programs, and legal teams
- Provide effective stewardship of The States Forum and The States Project in the media as an on-the-record spokesperson
- Manage external press consultants to further the organization’s earned media objectives
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key reporters
- Create materials including, briefing materials, press releases, and talking points
- Secure positive coverage of and media placements for initiatives, principals, and surrogates
- Ability to develop quick pitches in response to breaking news
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in politics, non-profits, policy, or government, including at least five years serving in a senior-level capacity
- Deep political communications expertise with a keen understanding of complex political environments and campaign communications
- Self-starter with a drive to make things happen and a “no job too small” mindset
- Proven track record of program management excellence and high standards for success
- Results-oriented with a proven ability to perform well under pressure and excellent judgment
- Experience speaking with the media on and off the record
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience managing teams, including consultants
- Ability to distinguish important from urgent in highly complex and fast-moving environments
- Capable of independently managing time and tasks associated with a fast-paced organization
Benefits
- 75% paid coverage of medical, dental, and vision for individuals and dependents
- Basic life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) matching
- Annual professional development
- Wellness stipends
- Work-from-home stipends
- Paid family leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
political communicationsmedia relationsprogram managementpublic opinion pollingearned media strategypress release writingbriefing materials creationtalking points developmentstrategic communicationscrisis communications
Soft Skills
self-starterresults-orientedexcellent judgmentexceptional writing skillsverbal communication skillsrelationship buildingteam managementtime managementability to work under pressurecommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Certifications
Bachelor's degree