Associate/Senior Associate, Communications at Data Quality Campaign | District of Columbia, USA | $60K/yr – $85K/yr

Data Quality Campaign

Associate/Senior Associate, Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-channel communications work to advance policy-related data initiatives and help diverse audiences access clear, accurate information.

Frame policy issues and coordinate external communications across web, email, and social, turning complex data policy into accessible content.
Collaborate with partners and manage media and events support to extend reach and influence policy conversations.
Track metrics and optimize content and campaigns to achieve visibility, engagement, and policy goals.

Job Description

Frame and communicate key issues related to data use policy and practice at district, state, federal, and national levels.
Seek strategic opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other organizations.
Stay current on relevant policy news and identify timely opportunities to join the conversation.
Track progress toward communications goals in partnership with the Director, Communications.
Maintain and update the organization’s website, including: Publishing new content, refreshing existing pages, and ensuring accuracy; Supporting basic SEO practices and monitor site analytics to inform content strategy; Coordinating with program staff to translate policy work into accessible web content.
Manage DQC’s email communications, including: Maintaining the organization’s email list and segmentation using Mailchimp; Drafting, designing, and sending regular email updates, newsletters, and event announcements; Tracking open rates, click-through rates, and other metrics to continuously improve performance.
Develop and execute DQC’s social media strategy, including: Maintaining a content calendar and posting across LinkedIn and Bluesky; Writing engaging, platform-appropriate posts that amplify our policy priorities and organizational news; Monitoring conversations, engaging with followers, and tracking performance metrics.
Contribute to DQC’s overall communications efforts: Assisting in drafting blog posts, press releases, and other external communications as needed; Maintaining an organized library of brand assets, photos, and approved messaging; Supporting external communications needs for events, webinars, etc.; Helping implement media outreach strategies for various projects; Conceiving and executing ways to graphically represent DQC’s content; Identifying opportunities to employ AI in smart, complementary ways to achieve DQC’s communications goals.

Minimum of 5 years of experience (a combination of education and professional experience). For example, Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience for Senior Associates (Bachelor’s + 4 years or Master’s + 2 years; at least one year directly related to this role).
In your cover letter, explain how your combination of education and work experience demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly, directly, and inclusively to build trust in data.
Excellent oral communications, writing, and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to convey ideas to diverse groups externally and internally.
Proven record of successfully supporting external communications—with an emphasis on digital and social media.
Knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, or other platforms to create shareable graphics; knowledge of Wordpress; knowledge of video editing platforms.
A reputation for being entrepreneurial, partnership-oriented, energetic, positive, and focused.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Capacity to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to travel occasionally for the organization.
DQC’s staff is headquartered in Washington, DC. Applicants must live in DC or be willing to relocate.

Strong desire to learn Photoshop, Canva, or other graphics platforms to create shareable graphics; strong desire to learn Wordpress; strong desire to learn video editing platforms.

health, vision, and dental insurance; leave; 401k/matching; and professional development that recognizes the importance of work-life balance and is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
hybrid work environment, which means that DC-based employees should plan to be in the office a minimum number of days per week; however, the expectation is that staff should not be working in the office 100% of the time.

Data Quality Campaign

The Data Quality Campaign is a national, nonprofit organization leading the effort to bring every part of the education community together to empower educators, parents, and policymakers with quality information to make decisions that ensure that students excel. For more information, go to www.dataqualitycampaign.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@EdDataCampaign).

Founded in 2005

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

24 employees (5 in marketing)

www.dataqualitycampaign.org