Manager, Communications

About This Role

This role will develop and execute strategic communications to strengthen the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry's reputation and support advocacy priorities. It involves managing content development across various channels and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies to support organizational priorities
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and audiences
• Partner with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to align communications with strategic objectives
• Create and edit high-quality content, including newsletters, blog posts, web copy, social media materials, and opinion editorials
• Develop executive and thought leadership content
• Maintain an editorial calendar and manage content workflows
• Identify and lead opportunities for research and polling to shape the organization’s perspective
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
• Manage communication projects from concept through execution, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Coordinate with designers, vendors, and external partners as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably in an association, nonprofit, or advocacy-focused organization
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple communication channels and projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creative thinking
• Expert proficiency in full Office suite
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and to build and maintain strong relationships with members and other key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably in an association, nonprofit, or advocacy-focused organization

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Wordpress or other content management system

Skills

* Required skills