Manager, Communications

Harlem Children's Zone

Manager, Communications developing impactful storytelling for Harlem Children's Zone. Collaborating with teams to enhance awareness, scholar enrollment, and community engagement through diverse communication strategies.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing editorial strategies, creating high-quality written content, and managing communication platforms. Strong ability to juggle multiple projects while aligning messaging with organizational values and mission.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Communications ExperienceWritten Communication SkillsEditing SkillsEmail Marketing PlatformsIntranet Platforms

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Hard Skills

Content CreationEditorial Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementMessaging AlignmentReport Development

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MailchimpIntranet Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsMarketingJournalismBrand Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help develop and implement editorial strategies and innovations to advance our key priorities
Create and/or edit written content highlighting the work of HCZ and our scholars, families, community members, and staff members
Manage our "In The Zone" staff communications platforms
Develop and implement an approach to gather, report, and offer recommendations on staff feedback
Create and/or edit written content for high-level, executive deliverables
Help develop and refine core organizational messaging for our work, impact, and programs
Edit and ensure internal stakeholder-written communications meet standards for quality and messaging alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5-6 years’ experience working in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, brand management, or related fields
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
Commitment to HCZ values and mission
Strong written and verbal communication and editing skills
Experience with Mailchimp or other email marketing platform required
Experience with intranet platforms strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more