Regional Communications Manager

As a Regional Communications Manager on our Stand Together Communications team, you will serve as a strategic partner to Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the nation’s premier grassroots advocacy organization. In this role you will serve as the communications lead supporting and promoting the wide-ranging work of Stand Together’s partners in business, government, and throughout grassroots communities across the country. You will be responsible for the implementation of all communications-related activities in your assigned states to generate positive brand awareness and position earned media opportunities.

*We welcome remote candidates, or this role may be based at our Arlington, VA headquarters.*

How You Will Contribute

• Partner with stakeholders across the Stand Together community to develop and implement long-term communications strategies with tactics to achieve those goals
• Collaborate with respective stakeholders and capability teams to proactively identify earned media opportunities to advance policies, principles, and create a movement of millions with our shared goals
• Work alongside capability teams to craft compelling, media-facing materials such as media advisories, press releases, ICYMIs, etc.
• Establish messaging frameworks to guide grassroots, content, digital, and creative capabilities in various efforts
• Collaborate with digital and creative teams to develop collateral to maximize earned media and grassroots impact
• Proactively build relationships with press, editorial boards, producers, bookers, and hosts to ensure media coverage as needed
• Pitch media and place stories on events and campaign rollouts throughout the country
• Identify media opportunities in traditional and non-traditional venues
• Work to build relationships with in-state coalitions and influencers and establish brand identity and partnership opportunities
• Advise and collaborate with stakeholders to inform messaging strategy and earned media opportunities surrounding paid media efforts, such as direct mail, TV, and radio advertisements
• Prepare stakeholders for media interviews to ensure consistent messaging
• Monitor and track day to day media coverage to identify outreach opportunities and inform stakeholders of emerging trends
• Create rapid-response materials and backgrounders; circulate key media hits and narratives that should be addressed in each state for long-term reputation management positioning
• Draft messaging and manage copy for public and grassroots-facing materials, including but not limited to landing pages, press releases, opinion pieces, website, and website blog posts

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years in congressional, executive branch (state or federal), political campaign or political committee, trade association, or agency experience
• Experience working in multi-tiered, fast paced environments
• Experience working in a state or regional capacity with media or public affairs across multiple media markets
• Stakeholder, spokesperson, public relations manager or other supervisory experience
• Grassroots engagement and coalitions building experience is a plus
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive