Advocacy Communications Manager

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

$83K/yr – $96K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive cross‑platform advocacy communications by owning social channels, content creation, and cross‑team coordination.

  • Own social media strategy and content across advocacy programs.
  • Must-have: 6+ years in communications or public affairs with advocacy experience.
  • Standout: Translate policy topics into accessible member‑facing content and video.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute social media strategy aligned with advocacy priorities
  • Manage and maintain Chamber social media channels
  • Plan, schedule, and publish content across platforms
  • Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to amplify advocacy efforts
  • Track performance and adjust content based on insights
  • Create clear, platform-appropriate content (video, graphics, written)
  • Translate policy and advocacy topics into accessible, member-facing content
  • Produce and edit video content for advocacy initiatives and updates
  • Maintain consistent voice and visual standards
  • Support CEO digital communications and engagement on key regional issues
  • Draft and edit content for executive communications
  • Capture and produce content aligned with leadership priorities
  • Partner with Public Affairs and Membership to support advocacy priorities and member engagement
  • Support digital advocacy campaigns and related initiatives
  • Maintain advocacy content across Chamber platforms
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align messaging and timing
  • Monitor performance across platforms
  • Provide insights to improve engagement and reach

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in communications, advocacy, public affairs, or related fields
  • Experience supporting advocacy communications and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables
  • Strong writing, editing, and content development skills
  • Experience translating complex topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging
  • Sound judgment and attention to detail
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Experience managing social media platforms and tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite)
  • Experience creating digital content, including video, graphics, and written content
  • Familiarity with analytics tools and performance tracking

Nice To Have

  • Experience with CRM, CMS, or advocacy tools (preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, employer pay 96% of the employee premium, including $0 prescriptions and appointments
  • 401(k) and Roth Retirement Accounts, with Employer Match of up to 6%
  • Generous Holiday and Paid Time Off Schedule, including Community Service leave and winter closure
  • Mindfulness and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Company-sponsored ORCA Card
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • EAP Membership
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WHO WE AREThe Seattle Metro Chamber is the largest and most diverse business association in the region representing 2,500 member companies and a workforce of about 750,000.OUR VISIONWe seek an economically vibrant and globally competitive region where businesses of all sizes flourish and prosperity is shared.OUR MISSIONThe Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.WHAT WE DOAt the Chamber, we believe that the business community thrives when the whole community is healthy. And we believe our region is uniquely positioned to compete in the global marketplace because we embrace three key attributes: we create jobs, we are responsible stewards of the environment, and we ensure access and opportunity for all.We play many roles as a result. The Chamber is:1. a policy advocate and the only Chamber in the area that represents business at the city, regional, state and federal levels; 2. a convener and coalition-builder around issues we all care about, from transportation to education to the environment;3. a one-stop shop for all of the tools businesses need to grow, from high-quality networking to employee benefits;4. and a community partner and champion for projects, initiatives and people who make our region globally competitive as well as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Seattle, Washington, USA
58 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28%
Direct
57.4%
Referral
6%
Social
7.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~57

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (9% of company)
Median Career Experience
12.5 years
Median Tenure
7.2 years

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