Director, Communications and Marketing Operations and Content

Responsibilities

• - Serves as the frontline project manager for all marketing and communications deliverables, establishing project schedules, review cadences, and approval processes to ensure timely and effective execution.
• - Writes, edits, and proofreads core communications and marketing materials, including member newsletters, news releases, media advisories, op-eds, website copy, backgrounders, and executive social content.
• - Manages day-to-day earned media relations and inquiries, pitches regional and trade media outlets, coordinates press briefings, and monitors the news cycle for opportunities and emerging issues.
• - Manages cross-platform editorial and digital campaign calendars, overseeing email distribution schedules and coordinating digital marketing rollouts with internal staff.
• - Partners with internal teams including business investment, public policy, research, and events to understand program goals and translate them into actionable communications deliverables.
• - Gathers and evaluates performance analytics across media relations, web traffic, and digital campaigns to provide regular reporting and recommendations for optimization.
• - Ensures compliance with writing, graphic, and brand standards across organizational collateral and events.
• - Manages member collateral and executive presentations in collaboration with development and executive teams.
• - Facilitates the efficiency of the organization by performing other duties and participating in special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field required.
• - Familiarity with public policy, regional business development, and civic leadership landscapes. Practical knowledge of digital marketing workflows, media outreach tools, and content management systems
• - 6+ years of progressive experience in marketing project management, communications, or public relations; agency or civic sector experience preferred.
• - Demonstrated experience writing diverse communications deliverables across short- and long-form formats, including news releases, articles, web content, and newsletters.
• - Proven track record managing multiple deadline-driven projects and coordinating cross-functional traffic workflows from concept through completion.
• - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to conceptualize and produce a range of communications deliverables.
• - Strong project management capabilities with a demonstrated ability to keep creative and editorial pipelines moving efficiently.
• - Strong creative capabilities and judgment in marketing and communications.
• - Ability to work with subject matter experts to understand and translate complex source material, including reports, policy statements, legislation, and regulations.
• - Working familiarity with tools such as WordPress, Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Canva, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.