Lead, Communications

Instruction Partners

Communications Lead supporting brand awareness and thought leadership for Instruction Partners. Engaging in writing, editing, and managing multiple initiatives and communications across various channels.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Communications Lead is a versatile, execution-focused communications professional who supports and extends the work of the Director of Communications.
Writing and Editorial Support: Revises, edits, and proofreads a range of communications and materials for external releases (e.g., playbooks, toolkits, white papers).
In close coordination with the content marketing team, writes supporting content (e.g., blog posts, landing page copy) for major and minor publications.
Ghostwrites for and cowrites with subject matter experts across the organization, ensuring consistency with Instruction Partners' voice and editorial standards (e.g., blogs, conference materials, major and minor publications).
Supports the development of the CEO's external communications.
Supports with research as needed.
Develops and routinely revises materials to support strategic team communications (e.g., citation guidelines, quick reference style guide).
Major Initiative Support: Supports the Director in producing content for the AI Learning Tour and other major initiatives (e.g., blogs, recaps, supporting collateral, video scripts).
In partnership with the Marketing and Communications team, assists with story and key messages development for organizational learning initiatives.
Manages logistics and coordination for communications-related components of major initiatives.
PR and Earned Media Support: Supports the Director in executing PR and earned media activity—including drafting pitches, maintaining media lists, tracking coverage, and coordinating logistics for media appearances.
Maintains the marketing news library in partnership with the Director, monitoring education news, policy, and trends while flagging relevant stories for the Marketing and Communications team and broader organization.
Operations and Coordination: Maintains the thought leadership editorial calendar and tracks progress against publication timelines.
Coordinates the cross-functional editorial and campaigns sync between the communications and content marketing teams.
Manages relationships with external contributors and subject matter experts for editorial projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or other writing intensive role
Ability to adopt organizational voice across diverse formats—including long-form editorial, executive voice, short-form social, and internal briefing documents—while distilling complex topics into compelling, persuasive content that resonates with key audiences
Comfort in every stage of the editorial process from developmental editing to proofreading to ensure clarity, flow, and value to the reader; meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and meeting rigorous, shifting deadlines with high organization
Experience in the education or nonprofit sectors to create mission-driven content that improves student outcomes
Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve shared goals while remaining flexible and effective when navigating organizational ambiguity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and private retirement investment options
Generous vacation policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Writing And Editorial SupportProofreadingContent CreationGhostwritingDevelopmental EditingCitation Guidelines DevelopmentMedia RelationsLogistics CoordinationEditorial Calendar ManagementResearch Support

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple ProjectsFlexibility In Navigating Ambiguity