Job Number:
HC-04667
Date Posted:
April 7, 2026
Position Title:
Strategic Communications Manager
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Public Citizen
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$67,743 to $121,319
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Develop and implement press and digital plans to publicize and generate attention for Public Citizen's work on democracy, money in politics, conflicts of interest and corporate corruption, and other organizational priorities.Work closely with press officers and digital media staffers to identify interesting intersections, narratives, and themes across Public Citizen issue areas and incorporate them into strategic communications plans.Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, with a track record of success in building and implementing strategic plans that produce high-profile exposure.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Public Citizen press officers and digital media staffers to identify interesting intersections, narratives, and themes across Public Citizen issue areas and incorporate them into strategic communications plans.
• Craft and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans, which should include both press and digital components, for specific campaigns and issues to meet short-term and long-term goals, in collaboration with the communications director and deputy director.
• Identify, pitch, and develop relationships with journalists and platforms that cover our issues.
• Communicate regularly with Public Citizen's policy experts to develop a deeper understanding of our priorities and goals.
• Write and edit blog posts, op-eds, letters to the editor, press releases, press statements, media advisories, notes to reporters, editorial board memos, quote sheets, talking points, fact sheets, and other written materials as needed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in communications, with a track record of success in building and implementing strategic plans that produce high-profile exposure.
• Familiarity with Cision, WordPress, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and similar platforms is a plus.
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
