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Stand Together · 7 hours ago

Communications Director, Americans for Prosperity

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems. As a Communications Director, you will lead Americans for Prosperity’s communications strategy, elevate its brand, and advance key legislative and executive goals while working closely with AFP leadership and the Stand Together communications team.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic communications plans that drive earned media, elevate the AFP brand, and support policy goals at the national and state levels

Translate complex policy issues into compelling stories and messages that resonate with broad audiences

Serve as a media strategist and spokesperson pitching, placing, and responding to top-tier national media while coordinating closely with AFP’s regional media team

Partner with internal stakeholders across communications, marketing, creative, events, and digital teams to deliver integrated campaigns

Prepare spokespeople and principals for media interviews, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging

Draft and edit press releases, statements, key messages, and other written communications materials

Cultivate and manage strong relationships with media, reporters, and communications staff across the political and public affairs landscape

Provide strategic guidance in a fast-paced, high-profile media environment with a bias for action and outcomes

Qualification

Strategic communicationsMedia relationsPublic affairsStakeholder collaborationAnalytical mindsetSpokesperson experienceCrisis communicationsPolicy understandingTeam leadership

Required

8–10 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public affairs, preferably in advocacy, politics, or issue campaigns

Established relationships with national media outlets and policy-focused reporters

A deep understanding of the federal policy landscape and legislative process

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, especially when translating complex ideas into accessible messaging

Experience collaborating with high-level stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams

Confidence to act as an on-record spokesperson and prepare others to do the same

Analytical mindset with the ability to use research and data to shape communication strategies

Passion for advancing principled policy solutions and aligning communications efforts with broader organizational goals

Willingness to travel as needed to support events, media opportunities, or stakeholder engagements

Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect