Summary
Working with Texas 2036 colleagues, the Communications Manager will develop ways to tell Texas’ story based on data, trends and policy research that will raise awareness and inspire action by policymakers, the media, stakeholders, social media audiences, and the public. The Communications Manager will contribute to increasing our visibility and the understanding of our work and impact. The ideal candidate would be able to write well, post on social media through a social media management platform like SproutSocial, be able to design with Canva and Powerpoint, an ability to learn quickly or pick up formatting a newsletter in MailChimp and a website using WordPress and make quick edits to video.
Responsibilities
The Communications Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Plan, investigate, write, and refine content for Texas 2036 that promotes our policies, data, and mission across all channels
● Research topics, collaborate with team members, and develop communications that present data and trends in the most engaging ways
● Develop and create content across channels, including reports, issue papers, newsletters, emails, speeches, testimony, website content, blog posts, press releases, op-eds, social media, presentations, and more
● Edit, fine-tune, and spot-check communications
● Perform other duties as assigned to help the organization achieve its long-term goals
Qualifications
The ideal Communications Manager candidate will have a combination of the following qualifications and experience:
● Experience writing for a newsroom, government agency, non-profit or business
● Experience creating and publishing social media content, working on website content in WordPress, and developing reports and handouts
● Excellent interpersonal skills, solid editorial judgment, and the ability to write quickly and concisely
● Knowledge of Texas history, government, media, and culture preferred
●Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
● Highly motivated, self-starting with a strong, positive, 'can do' attitude
● A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a writing-intensive discipline
● Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
● A passion for helping Texas to be the best place to live and work through our bicentennial and beyond.
Texas 2036 knows some great candidates won’t have everything we’ve described above or who have critical skills we haven’t thought of. When in doubt, apply and use the cover letter to tell us more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Writing skills: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
