The Senior Communications Manager will amplify the Tax Policy Center's impact by leading an integrated communications strategy that translates rigorous research into actionable insights for policymakers, media, and the public. The role reports to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications with a dotted line to the Vice President for Tax Policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, political science, public policy, or a related field
- Five to seven years of communications or public affairs experience
- Significant experience with/or demonstrated interest in tax and fiscal policy issues
- Ability to interpret data and translate complicated research for broad audiences
- Leadership experience or significant contributions to the execution of the communications strategy for an organization
- Experience assessing reputational risks and managing public controversies
- Proven ability to track policy news cycles closely and bring sound news judgment
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders and collaborations involving multiple perspectives
- Flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness to change
- Strong organizational skills and a track record leading teams to achieve objectives and measure success
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- An entrepreneurial, collaborative, audience-focused, and metrics-driven approach
- An aptitude for digital platforms and databases, including content management systems, project management applications, constituent relationship management, media monitoring, and other tools
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Transit benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan participation
- Generous employer contribution to the 403(b) retirement plan after six months of service and 500 hours
- Health advocate
- Personal finance coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs