Senior Communications Manager

Spirit of America

Senior Communications Manager supporting integrated communications strategies for nonprofit Spirit of America. Leading content development and storytelling while collaborating with Marketing and Communications teams.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and execution of integrated content and communications strategies across channels, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, audience growth and engagement goals, and fundraising objectives.
Create high-quality storytelling that highlights Spirit of America’s impact.
Write, produce, and edit content in a variety of formats, including donor communications, blog posts, case studies, newsletters, video scripts, short-form social content, and events.
Manage or contribute to key communications initiatives and campaigns, such as the annual report, virtual event series, year-end fundraising campaigns, and other organization-wide projects.
Partner with Development and International Operations teams to translate field activities into compelling communications by sourcing and shaping stories, photos, videos, and other assets.
Develop and execute a blog strategy.
Support engagement with traditional media.
Help ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all external communications.
Manage or support visual and multimedia storytelling efforts, including coordination of video, photography, and graphics.
Hire and manage external creative partners as needed.
Adapt and repurpose communications across platforms to maximize audience reach, engagement, and conversion.
Track and analyze content and campaign performance metrics, applying insights and industry best practices to strengthen communications strategies over time.
Stay current on communications trends, storytelling formats, and marketing best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or international relations.
7–10+ years of experience in communications, content development, marketing, or related roles, ideally in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or international development organization.
Demonstrated success contributing to communications strategy and executing content across multiple platforms, with a strong portfolio of written and visual work.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex international work into clear, compelling narratives.
Experience working across communications channels, including website, email, social media, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling.
Familiarity with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing platforms preferred.
Data-informed mindset, with experience using analytics to evaluate performance and refine strategy.
Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player.
Genuine connection to Spirit of America’s mission and work supporting America’s troops and diplomats.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) contribution match to 4%

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Hard Skills & Tools

content developmentcommunications strategystorytellingwritingeditingdata analysisproject managementmultimedia storytellingcampaign executionaudience engagement

Soft Skills

collaborationproactivityadaptabilityattention to detailcommunicationcreativitystrategic thinkingtime managementteamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in journalismBachelor’s degree in digital mediaBachelor’s degree in international relations