Education First Consulting · 3 weeks ago
Strategic Communications and Marketing Role
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$104K/yr - $134K/yrEducation First is a mission-driven education policy consultancy seeking a Strategic Communications and Marketing professional to enhance their external voice and thought leadership. The role involves shaping content strategy and storytelling to deepen client relationships and expand the firm's impact in the P-16 education landscape.
ConsultingEducationManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Grow the firm's thought leadership footprint
Co-develop, with the Founding Partner, Ed First's strategic communications vision to guide all publications and thought leadership content that significantly increase engagement with Ed First's key audiences, including current and prospective clients
Translate insights from the field into actionable content and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences
Lead the creation, sequencing and implementation of a publications and content strategy that aligns with the firm's Blueprint, emerging opportunities and business priorities
Identify and elevate strategic content opportunities across social channels, newsletters website, Linkedin, webinars, op-eds, podcasts and conference presentations
Ensure content is compelling, clear and "so-what" driven and consistent with providing editorial feedback and coaching to staff to enhance quality and impact
Mobilize staff to contribute as thoughts leaders in their functional areas, empowering them to produce high-quality content through coaching and mentoring
Build and manage streamlined workflows and content calendars to ensure transparency, efficiency and strategic pacing across initiatives
Strengthen Education First's external voice and influence by aligning communications strategy with field trends, funder priorities, business development goals and the firm's strategic plan
Advise senior leaders and sellers on messaging, narrative framing and positioning and communications to deepen client relationships and elevate the firm's presence in the P-20 education landscape
Lead digital strategy and manage the firm's presence across social media and other platforms
Oversee external communications vendors and creative partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and brand consistency
Co-lead the design and execution of integrated campaigns that amplify Ed First's work and thought leadership
Ensure brand voice, messaging and visual identity are consistent across content, campaigns and platforms
Implement metrics and analytics to measure impact, optimize campaigns and inform future strategy
Qualification
Required
You have extensive experience in strategic communications, preferably in education, philanthropy and mission-driven sectors with evidence of leveraging communications strategies to support organizational goals, including client engagement and market positioning
You have a deep understanding of P-20 policy, trends, key players and political dynamics
You have exceptional writing and editorial skills with the ability to craft compelling content in multiple formats
You have a proven track record translating complex insights into actionable strategies and recommendations
You have strong digital literacy and experience leveraging analytics to inform communications strategy
You have experience managing vendors, creative teams and cross-functional initiatives
You are skilled at navigating ambiguity, solving problems proactively and making strategic decisions in fast-paced environments
You have high-integrity, sound judgement and passion for advancing social impact through communications
Benefits
100% remote, U.S. based team
Firmwide in-person engagements a few times a year
Telework subsidy
Professional development stipend
Foundational Bonding and Maternity Leave
20 PTO days, 11 holidays and two firmwide shutdown weeks
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) match
Company
Education First Consulting
Education First is a national strategy and policy organization trusted by education changemakers in all 50 states.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Vranek
Founding Partner
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