Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver rapid-response internal and external communications in high-pressure situations.
• Draft and manage internal communications, including newsletters, updates, and leadership announcements.
• Collaborate on the production of internal reports and trainings.
• Serve as a key liaison to gather staff input and feedback and shape internal messaging that resonates.
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to promote employee engagement and organizational transparency.
• Facilitate cross-department meetings.
• Serve as a spokesperson, field media inquiries, develop responses, and prepare talking points for spokespeople.
• Proactively pitch stories to media outlets to elevate PPFL’s mission.
• Write and distribute press materials, including releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, and digital content.
• Organize press events and briefings and build and maintain relationships with reporters and editors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of reproductive health issues, advocacy, and Florida’s health care and political landscape.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Proven success developing relationships with media, managing rapid response, and placing stories.
• Proficiency in media relations and public relations platforms, including Cision, for press release distribution, media monitoring, coverage analysis, and measurement of brand visibility and impact.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications for project coordination and tracking, content development, newsletter production, and communications copy editing.
• Skilled in Canva and other design tools to create engaging print and digital communications materials that support brand consistency and audience engagement.
• Experience working in mission-driven, policy-focused, or advocacy organizations preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.

Preferred

• A strong commitment to our mission and values.
• Ability to relate to and care for diverse populations and communities.
• Conscientious and cooperative, you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate willingness to adapt.
• Careful, thorough, and accurate with details.
• Stable and dependable.
• Friendly and pleasant demeanor, you make others feel comfortable.

Benefits

• Starting salary for the Communications Manager: $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and local market conditions.
• Eligible for all applicable benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days from your hire date.
• We value work-life balance, offering generous PTO and holidays.