Vice President of Communications

Organization: LGBTQ Victory Fund and LGBTQ Victory Institute Location: Washington, DC Reports to: Chief Operating Officer ( President & CEO) Summary The Vice President of Communications reports to the Chief Operating Officer and serves on the organizations’ leadership team. They directly supervise the senior digital strategist, senior communications and marketing manager, and press secretary. The Vice President of Communications sets and guides communications strategies for the organizations, manages the communications team and serve as a spokesperson for the organizations. This includes leading the organizations’ media relations, digital and social media strategy, email fundraising and digital acquisitions, marketing efforts and a coming brand redesign. They also lead communications and public relations efforts around fundraising and programmatic events and support LGBTQ candidates and elected officials with their communications needs. Operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑channel environment, the Vice President of Communications oversees earned media, social media, web and email strategy, marketing campaigns, and event‑based communications support. This leaderis responsible forelevating brand recognition and strengthening organizational identity across both organizations byleveragingexisting relationships with media, partners, and influencers,and proactivelyidentifiesnew opportunities to expand reach and impact.The Vice President of Communications will help scale communications systems and infrastructure and is expected to assess, build, and grow the communications team over time as organizational needs evolve. General Responsibilities Manage,mentorand leadagrowing communications team, building capacity and structure as organizational needs evolve. Developandexecutea strategic communications plan that increases the visibility and brand awareness of the organizations and cultivatesrelationships with media and keyinfluencers. Leverage existing relationships and cultivate new partnerships with media, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure beneficial coverage and elevate brand recognition. Oversee multi‑channel content strategy and execution across owned platforms, including websites, social media, email, and marketing collateral, ensuring consistency in voice, creative, and timing. Provide strategic communications support for fundraising and programmatic events, including narrative development, run‑of‑show messaging, speaker preparation,stagingand design,and rapid‑turn or on‑site communications suppo rt as needed. Oversee and expand communications servicesavailable to candidates and elected officials, including rapid response and crisis communications support. Lead digital strategy and performance, overseeing website strategy and execution in partnership with internal and external resources to improve user experience, content governance, accessibility, and conversion. Establish performance measurement and insights, including metrics, dashboards, and reporting rhythms to track communications and marketing effectiveness and inform decision‑making. Drive brand and marketing strategy, prioritizing marketingcollateraland brand awareness initiatives—including the annual report and other publications—and ensuring consistent brand stewardship across platforms, materials, and events. Serve as a primary spokesperson and senior point of contact in high‑importance media situations, in close partnership with the President & CEO. Develop and manage the communications department budget,establishgoals, andmonitorteam performance and outcomes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from afour-yearcollege or university, or equivalent combination of education and/orexperience; At least10years’ experience in media relations and communications; includingexperience in managingand growinga high-performing communicationsdepartment; Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive communicationsplan, media relations, and marketing program to advancean organization’s mission andgoals; Excellent and persuasive communicator who can connect with diverse audiences – from reporters to donors to boardmembers; Ability to balance competing priorities and perform a wide variety of tasks over the course of theworkday; Ability and willingness to work in rapid response situations where urgency is anecessity; Exceptionalwriting,proofreadingand editingskills; Existing relationships with reportersisa major plus;and Interest in and knowledge of the LGBTQmovementand U.S. politics. To Apply: Victory is an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor any other characteristic protected by law.Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Pleasesend a cover letterincluding salary requirementsandresumeto View email address on click.appcast.io . No phone calls or walk-ins please. #J-18808-Ljbffr