Associate Director, Strategic Communications

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Associate Director of Strategic Communications for Planned Parenthood, focusing on strategic communications and media outreach. Supports health and reproductive education initiatives across campaigns and partnerships.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the organization’s communications efforts in support of the ‘I’m For’ and ‘I Fight For’ campaigns.
Design and drive strategy around communicating the story of legislative and legal attacks on Planned Parenthood health centers.
Create and execute communications plans, providing strategic communications advice to Planned Parenthood affiliates and external partners.
Produce and review communications materials.
Build a proactive communications strategy for expanding media outreach to protect and strengthen Planned Parenthood’s brand.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of media experience, preferably working directly with regional and national media, including reporters, producers, writers, and new media, with a demonstrated ability to pitch and land stories.
High school diploma or equivalency with 2-3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree.
Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills.
High attention to detail and general curiosity.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.
An understanding of the reproductive rights, health, and justice landscape strongly preferred.
Must write and edit proficiently and quickly, and must be motivated and a self-starter with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables with quick turnarounds.
Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
Must be a team player and remain calm under pressure.
Strongly committed to the mission of Planned Parenthood.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel: 0-15% domestic
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

media experiencecommunications plansstory pitchingwritingeditingSpanish language proficiency

Soft Skills

excellent communicationattention to detailcuriosityself-starterteam playercalm under pressure

Certifications

high school diplomaBachelor's Degree