Senior Communications Manager, TA

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic communications expertise to partners and internal teams, helping design and execute narrative strategies, storytelling initiatives, and advocacy communications efforts.
• This role requires strong project management skills, creativity, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling communications.
• Partner with state and community organizations to design communications strategies aligned with policy, advocacy, and campaign objectives.
• Develop narrative frameworks, messaging strategies, and communication approaches that support community priorities and long-term change.
• Provide hands-on communications guidance to partners, supporting planning, execution, and adaptation of strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex health policy, healthcare systems, and safety-net program topics into accessible communications for public, patient, and advocacy audiences.
• Support ethical storytelling initiatives by collecting and integrating lived experiences with research, data, and policy insights.
• Develop and support earned media strategies, digital campaigns, written content, and creative assets.
• Collaborate with internal communications teams and external vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Manage multiple technical assistance engagements while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities and grant requirements.
• Track communications outcomes, analyze performance indicators, and use insights to improve future strategies.
• Document learnings and contribute to broader organizational knowledge around effective communications support.
• Build strong relationships with partners, funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate brings extensive communications experience within advocacy, campaigns, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations.
• They should be skilled at developing strategic narratives, managing complex projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• 6+ years of experience in advocacy communications, campaign communications, public affairs, or communications agency environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting campaigns, coalitions, or partners through outcome-focused communications initiatives.
• Proven experience developing earned media strategies, including reporter relationships and opinion piece placement.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling content for multiple audiences.
• Experience conducting interviews and developing content strategies that transform complex information into engaging narratives.
• Experience measuring communications impact, tracking outcomes, and reporting against strategic goals or grant requirements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance and plain language communication practices.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, Microsoft Accessibility Checker, or similar platforms.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and partner organizations.
• Strong alignment with health justice, racial equity, and community-led approaches to systems change.
• Experience communicating complex healthcare topics such as Medicaid, medical debt, caregiver policy, or related public health issues.
• Familiarity with digital communications, design tools, advocacy platforms, media monitoring systems, or campaign technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000-$90,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and occasional travel opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retailer savings program.
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid family and medical leave.
• Wellness benefits and additional employee support programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives focused on healthcare equity and community impact.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.