Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead on cross-functional projects to develop and execute integrated communications plans and campaigns.
• Partner with teammates in Communications and Marketing to develop and deploy integrated thought leadership strategies and storytelling.
• Serve as a communications subject matter expert for assigned projects or portfolios.
• Provide guidance and share expertise with public relations teammates, serving as a project lead on key initiatives.
• Advance key messages by researching and writing a range of content, including, but not limited to, press releases, media advisories, articles, blogs, op-eds, videos, executive bios, talking points, fact sheets, and speeches.
• Identify subject matter experts within the organization, create thought leadership content, and develop and implement distribution strategies.
• Plan and execute a range of media relations activities, including media training, media interviews, and press conferences and events involving executives, warriors, and other subject matter experts.
• Cultivate positive relationships with the media and secure local, national, non-traditional, and trade media coverage for WWP; exercise sound judgment in representing WWP to the media and external stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams and external partners to elevate WWP as a leading voice on veteran issues.
• Work with agencies and other external vendors to execute thought leadership and public awareness campaigns.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel, work after hours, and over weekends when needed.
• Fluent in AP Style.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

Preferred

• Seven years of experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Four years of experience in copywriting, editing, photography, and videography (including Adobe Premiere and Photoshop).
• Four years of experience with media analytics tools, e.g., Cision or Meltwater.
• One year of experience working in the nonprofit or veteran services sector.
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).

Benefits

• Great benefits.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment