ECMC Foundation · 15 hours ago
Communications Lead - Foundation
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expECMC Foundation is a nationally focused foundation whose mission is to improve higher education for career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation. The Communications Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying the voice, reputation, and impact of ECMC Foundation by supporting strategic communications initiatives and overseeing content creation.
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Responsibilities
Partner with leadership and staff to design and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with the Foundation’s mission and North Star goal
Manage communications calendars, workflows, and priority communications initiatives
Oversee the Foundation’s website, social media platforms, and digital campaigns
Partner with leadership to create and integrate high-quality content across platforms, including newsletters, press releases, blogs, web copy, videos, social media, design materials, presentations/speeches
Support creative content distribution and channel development to ensure effective reach and engagement across audiences and consistent messaging and brand voice across all channels
Support leadership in cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors, and grantee communications contact points
Support the execution of branding, voice, and tone in communications materials, leveraging standard design templates and elements
Monitor analytics to evaluate reach and effectiveness, adapting strategies accordingly
Supervise communications staff, consultants, and vendors as needed; drive strong results from direct reports by providing appropriate work direction, strategic guidance, and performance management
Foster a culture of collaboration across Foundation teams and ECMC Group partners, encouraging cross-functional communication and alignment on messaging and goals
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
7+ years of progressive communications experience within an organization or company
Experience leading work products, providing work direction, or leading cross-functional efforts
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; advanced skillset in Microsoft Suite tools
Experience developing and implementing digital strategies, including social media, website management, analytics, and content optimization to expand reach and engagement
Experience supporting media relations efforts
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience working with analytics, project management systems, and content management systems to manage work product and advance strategic efforts
Experience leveraging consultative approach to support internal partners in crafting effective narratives and developing supportive communication strategies
Domestic travel up to 25% of the time
Commitment to ECMC Foundation's hybrid work model
Preferred
Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
Experience leading employees and/or consultants and associated work product
Progressive communications experience within a foundation or nonprofit
Benefits
Health & wellness benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options, with a generous employer subsidy.
Company paid life & disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts and robust wellness programs.
Generous 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6% and additional discretionary contribution potential.
Paid time off starting at 20 days/year and commuter subsidy.
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,500/year for approved programs and student loan payment reimbursement up to $4,800/year.
Up to $5,250 of qualifying education benefits can be reimbursed pre-tax.
Company
ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation is working to improve postsecondary outcomes for students from underserved backgrounds that lead to economic mobility.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-11-27
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