Strategic Communications Manager

Issue One

Strategic Communications Manager operationalizing communications strategy at Issue One. Oversee website management, messaging asset library, and rapid response efforts in a hybrid role.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Rapid Response Production & Turnaround pipeline.
Shape IO’s rapid response program protocols, ensuring Communications Team is in sync in times of breaking news and relevant stakeholders are included in approvals.
Lead Cross-Pollination Plans and maintain systems to ensure content gets amplified across platforms.
Produce short after-action notes documenting what went out, how it performed, and what we’d do differently.
Own day-to-day Wordpress management and content updates for Issue One’s website.
Work with the VP to refine strategy for our website ecosystem.
Coordinate website content pipeline and ensure it remains current and accurate.
Lead content strategy and execution for LinkedIn presence, including donor and partner content.
Own and maintain Issue One’s Messaging Asset Library in Notion.
Ensure accuracy and message consistency across all materials.
Manage the communications team shared drive and file organization.
Support the VP with drafting copy and translate policy priorities into accessible language.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience in communications and/or operations, preferably in advocacy, campaigns, or nonprofit environments.
Proficiency with WordPress and website content management.
Demonstrated experience creating content for LinkedIn as a professional/organizational channel.
Strong writing and editing skills with ability to adapt content for different audiences and maintain consistent organizational voice.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience with social media scheduling tools and platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external vendors.
Comfort with fast-paced environments and shifting priorities.
Familiarity with Muck Rack or similar reporter databases a plus.
Proactive problem-solver with good judgment about when to escalate issues.
Eye for style, voice, grammar consistency; comfortable with being the team’s “voice steward.”
Ability to move quickly under rapid response pressure and produce polished materials on tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All full-time employees are eligible for a platinum health plan with 100% of the premium paid by Issue One.
The organization covers 75% of the premium for all spouses and dependents of IO staff.
Staff receives more than 50 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and office-wide closures.
Issue One provides reimbursements and stipends for commuting and any work-related travel.
Issue One offers wellness reimbursements and student loan assistance.
They are also eligible to be reimbursed for stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing something they have never done before.
All staff are encouraged to participate in professional development throughout the year, and the organization hosts several opportunities for fun and fellowship.

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Hard Skills & Tools

WordPresscontent managementcontent creationwritingeditingsocial media schedulingreporter databasescontent strategycopy draftingmessage consistency

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingjudgmentadaptabilitytime managementcommunicationcreativity