Senior Communications and Marketing Director Movement Labs at Movement Labs | USA | $95K/yr – $113K/yr

Movement Labs

Senior Communications and Marketing Director Movement Labs

USA (Remote)

$95K/yr – $113K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead communications for Movement Labs by shaping donor-facing messaging, media, and brand to advance funder relationships and thought leadership.

Own cross-channel donor communications, including proposals, decks, and assets aligned to brand narrative.
Must-have: Experience translating complex RCT findings for funders and managing teams with an equity lens.
Standout: Direct cross-functional leadership, crisis planning, and high-visibility external-facing work.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Donor Communications: Partner closely with the Development team to ensure donor-facing proposals, pitch decks, and outreach are grounded in sharp, consistent messaging — developing the overall brand narrative, program stories, data context, and reusable assets that Development draws from when building specific asks.
Translate complex RCT methodology and program results into clear, compelling narratives that convey meaning, context, and strategic relevance for funder and partner audiences.
Build and maintain a content and asset library — including case studies, one-pagers, and impact stats — that enables Development and Leadership to produce on-brand, high-quality pitches independently and efficiently.
Thought Leadership, Events, Content Marketing: Develop and execute a thought leadership strategy that positions Movement Labs and senior staff as go-to voices in political innovation. This includes an owned publishing channel (newsletter, Substack, or blog) on a consistent cadence, a recurring virtual research briefing and webinar series, and flagship research assets like white papers.
Produce virtual events — including donor briefings, research showcases, and partner convenings — that bring Movement Labs' work to life and deepen funder relationships between major gift cycles.
Orchestrate Movement Labs' presence at ecosystem conferences and convenings, including securing speaking and panel opportunities through relationships with event organizers.
Earned Media & PR: Build and cultivate content partnerships with ecosystem newsletters, Substacks, podcasts, and media outlets to amplify Movement Labs' work and reach adjacent donor and partner audiences.
Lead earned media strategy, securing coverage in outlets credible to donor and partner audiences, primarily for the Contest Every Race program.
Support leadership and spokespeople with interview prep, talking points, and media training.
Partner with leadership on crisis communications planning and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Experience operating in the Democratic and progressive funder landscape, including donor-advisor audiences and major giving infrastructure.
Strong command of political programs research. You understand what an RCT is, why it matters, and how to make those findings resonate with funders who range from instinct-driven to highly quantitative.
Proven ability to manage people and projects with an equity lens — you set clear expectations, hold people accountable, invest in their growth, and build workflows that are sustainable for the whole team.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills. You can make complex ideas land with clarity and urgency across formats — from a one-pager to a donor pitch to a press release or pitch that will get attention.
A direct, confident communications style that earns trust with sophisticated audiences.
A collaborative, cross-functional working style — you build strong relationships across teams, communicate proactively in a remote-first environment, and organize internally to achieve goals.
Comfort operating in an outcomes-oriented, goal-driven environment where you're expected to exercise judgment with limited oversight.