Senior Communications Manager

Mercy For Animals

Strategic communications leader for Mercy For Animals overseeing integrated communications efforts across multiple channels. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Communications for the U.S.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute integrated communications strategies across public relations, social media, and rapid-response communications for the United States and Canada
Oversee media relations efforts, including press strategies, media outreach, spokesperson preparation, and relationship management with journalists, producers, and influencers
Manage and mentor communications staff across public relations and social media functions, providing strategic guidance, feedback, and workflow oversight
Collaborate closely with volunteers, celebrity relations, marketing, and creative to amplify campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and cultural visibility
Partner cross-functionally with the CEO office, fundraising, government affairs and public policy, investigations, and corporate engagement teams to support organizational priorities
Oversee the development and editing of communications materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, blog posts, media pitches, and social content
Lead rapid-response communications tied to breaking news, investigations, industry trends, and cultural conversations
Monitor media coverage, social trends, and communications performance, providing strategic insights and recommendations to leadership
Serve as a spokesperson and media liaison for Mercy For Animals in the United States and Canada
Ensure all communications activities align with organizational messaging, values, and strategic priorities
Perform any other duties assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to seven years of experience in communications, public relations, social media, advocacy communications, or related fields
Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications strategies across earned and digital media
Experience managing communications campaigns, media relationships, and cross-functional projects within nonprofit, advocacy, mission-driven, or related environments
Strong leadership and team-management experience, including mentoring staff and overseeing workflows
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives
Strong understanding of media relations, social media trends, rapid-response communications, and reputation management
Experience serving as a spokesperson or preparing spokespeople and executives for media opportunities preferred
Excellent organizational, project-management, and strategic-thinking skills
Proficiency with communications and project-management tools such as Muck Rack, Meltwater, Asana, Slack, Airtable, and Sprout Social
Familiarity with The Associated Press Stylebook and strong editorial judgment
Interest in animal protection, food systems, sustainability, public health, or related issues
Ability to work collaboratively across departments, regions, and leadership levels
Willingness to travel one to three times annually for conferences, campaign activities, or organizational retreats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to Mercy For Animals’ mission, values, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public RelationsSocial Media ManagementAdvocacy CommunicationsCampaign ManagementRapid-Response CommunicationsEditorial JudgmentStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsLeadership