Program Manager

TO APPLY: Please upload a cover letter with your resume in a single file. Applicants that do not include a cover letter will not be considered

About the role

Reporting to a Program Director or above, this position independently executes full media and client strategies across multiple issue campaigns. The Program Manager also owns day-to-day client relationship and management of defined scopes of work. This includes designing and adjusting tactics within a campaign’s overall strategy, owning day-to-day partner/client relationships for select contracts and mentoring Program Associates.

This role blends independent execution with regular, trusted external partner/client-facing management. Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Work closely with team members and partner organizations to develop and implement joint communications strategies and tactics across multiple issue campaigns. Adjust tactics as needed for independently owned contracts or based on the campaign lead’s direction for larger campaigns. Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables are provided to partners.

Draft and edit high-quality reports and collateral, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, op-eds, Letters to the Editor (LTEs), fact sheets, website copy, social messaging, etc. Fact-check to ensure accuracy and credibility of all written materials. Coordinate earned media and press outreach along with broader campaign team.