VP, Marketing & Communications

Responsibilities

• Drive Brand Visibility: Lead the creation and implementation of an integrated marketing plan that elevates the CBCF brand and ensures the Foundation’s research and programs are the first-of-mind for key policy and community stakeholders.
• Lead Digital Innovation: Direct staff in creating and overseeing an innovative engagement strategy across all digital touchpoints—website, newsletters, and social platforms—utilizing data-driven insights to foster dialogue.
• Cultivate Influence: Build and oversee a strategic PR framework to engage top-tier media and key influencers in racial justice, health, and economic sectors.
• Manage Organizational Reputation: Partner with the executive team to identify opportunities and develop rapid response communication solutions.
• Presidential Advisory: Provide high-level communication counsel to the President and CEO aligning executive messaging with strategic vision.
• Institutional Brand Stewardship: Direct the production of flagship communications and oversee the digital ecosystem including website and social media; manage vendor partnerships for brand consistency.
• Chief Media Liaison: Act as primary liaison for journalist and influencer engagement to position CBCF as a thought leader.
• Executive Positioning & Messaging: Develop talking points, keynote speeches, and executive presentations aligned with strategic goals.
• Strategy Leadership: Develop an Editorial Playbook and master editorial calendar for synchronized messaging across channels.
• Media Network Cultivation: Cultivate top-tier press relationships and ensure coverage of CBCF’s research, policy initiatives, and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, English literature, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10-12 years of communications and writing experience managing high-profile principals; high-performance teams; and compelling events
• Proven track record of success in leading executive communications and managing media campaigns in a corporate agency, or nonprofit setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Experience with marketing and project management software such as Meltwater, Cision, Constant Contact, Luminate, Monday.com, and Smartsheet
• Exceptional writing, editing, media relations, research, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-phased projects with precision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines, long hours, some evenings/weekends, and travel as needed

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred
• Capitol Hill or corporate communications experience is a plus

Benefits

• CBCF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403(b), paid vacation and sick time.