Senior Communications Specialist — Hybrid DC Role

Position Overview The Senior Communications Associate provides communications and administrative support to the communications team. In this role, they receive exposure to mainstream and digital media, track media coverage, insert the Partnership’s research into the news cycle, post information to the website, and perform related tasks. The Senior Communications Associate works with the entire communications team and helps coordinate with the organization’s policy teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Use clips and media coverage to spot opportunities to build relationships with reporters Produce first drafts of blog posts, press statements, video scripts, and social media content Conduct technical proofreading of marketing emails, web content, etc. for grammar, spelling, and AP style Coordinate communications interns (Summer, Fall, Spring) Post and update content on the website (media mentions, documents, blog posts, statements, job listings, staff profiles, etc.) Compile daily press clips that pertain to the partnership’s mission and work Assist communications specialists with media outreach Collaborate with supervisor on pre‑planning media placement strategies in conjunction with newscycle Maintain and update media lists in Agility and MuckRack Schedule department meetings and events Monitor media requests submitted to the general inbox Compile and distribute weekly communications calendar Manage subscriptions, invoices, and billing Organize communication department electronic files Serve as point of contact for vendors Staff partnership and coalition events Support email marketing specialist on building and sending marketing emails, including the weekly "Repro Health Watch" newsletter Collaborate with Senior Digital Content Specialist to produce social content and monitor trends applicable to the partnership’s work Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Required Experience writing compelling press releases and statements Experience with social media and content creation for various platforms Demonstrated track record of responsiveness to email and other departmental communications and requests in a timely manner Interest in staying on pulse with the latest news and current events pertaining to the partnership’s work Ability to proactively flag important matters either in the news or in internal conversations Well organized, with sharp attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines Capable with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Drive products Committed to racial equity and aware of how racism and discrimination create inequities that need to be addressed Comfortable collaborating with others and giving/receiving feedback Experience in media or communications, in the women’s movement, on Capitol Hill, or at a non‑profit Experience using Asana for project management preferred but not required Experience using website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, MailChimp, EveryAction), and design tools (e.g., Canva) a plus Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is $70,780–$76,316, based on relevant experience. The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes paid time off (including federal holidays), an office closure the last week of December, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) and SEP‑IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long‑term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more. Employment and Workplace Details This is a full‑time, DC‑based position with a hybrid schedule that requires a minimum of four days of in‑office work each month. Additional in‑office days may be required depending on role. A probationary period applies during the first six months of employment. Classification The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, which is affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70. This position is included in the NP United bargaining unit. Supervisory Responsibility None Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, accommodations will be made. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Partnership for Women & Families