Talent Market · 2 weeks ago
Director of Marketing and Communications
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTalent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. The Director of Marketing and Communications will manage strategic communications and marketing efforts to advance Young America’s Foundation’s mission, overseeing various teams and ensuring maximum outreach and visibility nationwide.
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Responsibilities
Develop a strategic communications plan to ensure YAF’s long-term growth, increase awareness of our programs and mission, and broaden the visibility of YAF’s programs among our key stakeholders
Oversee the day-to-day activities of communications, public relations, digital media, and marketing team (and other communications-related staff as assigned)
Create an ongoing marketing plan to enhance relationships with targeted members of the media and key media outlets
Lead regular meetings with YAF’s communications, public relations, digital media, and marketing team members to ensure messages are coordinated and consistent
Coordinate YAF’s overall rapid response (including email, digital, and media) to time-sensitive events, including campus lectures, YAF conferences, and current events directly impacting students
Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities as needed
Work with YAF’s leadership team to create and implement a short and long-term public relations strategy to ensure maximum positive Foundation exposure
Serve as a YAF spokesperson, as needed, representing YAF in local and national media outlets, including television, radio, and print
Build and grow YAF’s relationships with the media, particularly conservative media
Work closely with YAF’s vice president of student programs to ensure YAF’s student programs, campus lectures, and initiatives are broadly promoted, receive maximum media exposure, and inspire new audience of young people
Work closely with YAF’s director of development to ensure YAF’s student programs, campus lectures, and initiatives are broadly promoted, receive maximum media exposure, and inspire current and prospective financial supporters
Work closely with YAF’s leadership at the Reagan Ranch and Reagan Boyhood Home to expand the reach of these two historic Presidential properties
Work with YAF’s program and development team to ensure publications, mail, e-mail, newsletters, and general communications are consistent and reflect the overall goals and successes of the organization
Work with YAF’s National Journalism Center staff to integrate and grow this core project of YAF and leverage the vast network of NJC alumni working in media and communications
Oversee YAF’s New Guard online publication to prioritize and promote key YAF stories and original content
Work with internal and external resources to maximize press coverage of YAF in-person student programming nationwide
Interact with YAF students, friends, and supporters at programs and events
Maintain relationships with allied organizations and communications staff in the Conservative Movement
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a communications and/or marketing, prior YAF experience a plus
Passionate and committed to Young America's Foundation's goals and mission
Experience in leading and building teams
Extensive and successful writing experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Zeal for YAF's programs, initiatives, projects, and goals
Self-starter who can effectively prioritize and manage multiple events and tasks
A strong interest in promoting conservative ideas to young people
Team player
Excellent oral, written, organizational, and copyediting skills
Company
Talent Market
Talent Market is dedicated to advancing the principles of limited government and free enterprise.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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