Communications Manager 

The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) seeks a Communications Manager to lead strategies to raise the visibility of the organization’s research and analysis and drive narrative that wins antiracist policies. The successful candidate for this role will be proactive and a strong writer, can balance work across a range of issue areas at the same time, and demonstrate a willingness and ability to understand tax, budget, and economic policy. DCFPI seeks someone with a deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice.   

The Communications Manager works closely with the Digital Communications Associate, and reports to the Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.  

Core Duties and Responsibilities  

• Lead the development of communications plans that increase the visibility and reach of DCFPI’s research and analysis and policy priorities. This involves collaborating with colleagues across teams, meeting deadlines for multiple simultaneous campaigns, and ensuring plans are implemented.   

• Monitor the news, social media, and related activity surrounding key advocacy issues and identify opportunities to contribute to discourse and shape narrative.  

• Lead DCFPI’s media outreach, including maintaining and updating media lists, drafting press releases and statements, developing relationships with reporters, and supporting staff with interview prep.  

• Write and edit content including emails, blogs, infographics, and website copy. 

• Support the DCFPI production process by ensuring DCFPI publications are accurate, accessible, and consistent with brand voice and style.   

• Assist in the development of messaging and talking points informed by messaging research. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute virtual and in-person events.  

• Represent DCFPI at coalition meetings and work collaboratively with external partners to support shared objectives. 

• Occasionally assist with the planning and execution of events. 

• Occasionally work with consultants and vendors, such as photographers, graphic designers, and printers, to ensure deliverables are met and on time.  

• Support on administrative tasks, including creating PowerPoints, data entry, and fact checking.  

Qualifications and Competencies 

• A Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience working in communications, marketing, or three years of experience and a Master’s degree. This experience can include internships. Volunteer experience may be considered.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to inhabit a brand voice and distill complex topics for general audiences in accessible, inclusive language. 

• Expertise with Mailchimp, Action Network, Google Analytics, and WordPress or similar systems and fluency in Microsoft Office preferred.  

• Ability to proactively and independently manage projects with regular support and input from supervisor and other colleagues. 

• Understanding of racial equity and structural racism and its impact on policy as well as ability to write using a racial equity lens.  

• Ability to build and sustain strong, productive working relationships with colleagues, including external partners and key stakeholders, across race, class, and other group identities. 

• Keen awareness of multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics and ability to consistently bring a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions. 

Compensation 

The salary range for this position is $73,500-$91,875 depending on experience; excellent benefits include health insurance, dental and vision care, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement and generous vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday schedules.  

DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, credit information, pregnancy or parental status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, union activities, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.