Senior Director of Communications

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Communications Director to lead and execute a bold, creative communications strategy that elevates Reproductive Freedom for All’s campaigns, programs, and long-term vision.

This role is dually focused on people leadership building, developing, and retaining a high-performing communications team through clear roles, expectations, and accountability, while designing and executing on communications strategies. The Senior Director will lead in the day-to-day team operations, manage key projects, and drive media engagement to strengthen the organization’s visibility, influence, and public image at both national and state levels.

This individual will set organization-wide communications priorities, lead internal and external strategies, serve as an on-the-record spokesperson, and ensure all workstreams are effectively scoped, managed, and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic communications leader who is organized, resourceful, and adaptable, with a strong track record of leading high-impact campaigns and serving as a national spokesperson. They bring excellent writing skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape, including issues related to reproductive freedom.

This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively collaborate across teams and locations in a fast-paced environment, while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work.

Candidates should be passionate about reproductive freedom and bring at least 10 years of communications experience, including 4+ years of people management. Strong team builders who can create accountability, mentor staff, and successfully drive complex projects to completion are encouraged to apply.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC 

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Communications and Digital Strategy

Direct Reports: National Press Secretary, Senior Writer, State Press Secretary

This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $165,000 - $205,000

Responsibilities:

• Own the creation and implementation of overarching national communications strategies to drive Reproductive Freedom for All’s narrative and build Reproductive Freedom for All’s organizing, electoral, and advocacy power across the country; 
• Lead media relations efforts to reach new and diverse audiences, including high-profile and complex media opportunities; 
• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson for the organization;
• Lead and manage a team of communications professionals establishing clear individual roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations; provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and professional development to build a stable, high-performing team;
• Manage, write and edit various communications materials, including but not limited to narrative-shaping press memos, rapid response statements and releases, speeches, internal and external message guidance, and internal prep memos.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with top-tier reporters, thought leaders and members of the media who reflect the organization’s values, including prioritizing emerging media outlets that serve diverse, underrepresented, and low-income communities to ensure the voices most impacted by reproductive restrictions are centered in public narratives and advocacy efforts;
• Prepare and staff Reproductive Freedom for All’s President and CEO, and other senior staff, for media interviews and appearances; 
• Spearhead efforts to educate press and hold reporters accountable for fair, inclusive, accurate coverage of reproductive freedom; 
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to develop and execute strategic communications plans that maximize coordination, efficiency and effectiveness, and reflect the organization’s values and program priorities; 
• Work with communications staff members to develop and implement communications strategies for Reproductive Freedom for All’s electoral and advocacy campaign work in chapter states, in coordination with Reproductive Freedom for All chapter and national staff;
• Own project management across the communications department, maintaining a clear view of all active workstreams, assigning ownership and deadlines, tracking progress and ensuring both fast-moving rapid response work and longer-term strategic projects are delivered on time and to a high standard; 
• Build and sustain inclusive team and office cultures where all staff are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
• Model inclusive communication and conflict-resolution strategies that foster psychological safety and collaboration.
• Generate creative tactics to help communications efforts break through in a crowded media environment; 
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel as needed; 
• Additional duties consistent with the requirements and qualifications for this position may be assigned. 

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in communications, including demonstrated success leading high-impact strategies, managing teams, and leading complex, multi-channel campaigns.
• High-level strategic planning skills, including a sophisticated understanding of organizational, political, electoral and policy elements; 
• Demonstrated excellence in people management, including experience defining clear roles and responsibilities, setting performance expectations, conducting regular feedback conversations, developing staff professionally, and creating team structures that promote accountability and retention;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong news judgment; 
• A proven track record of executing high-quality communications work in a fast-paced environment (ideally political and/or advocacy); 
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic thinking in a range of communications projects;
• Demonstrated experience executing comprehensive communications rollouts for candidates and policy initiatives in coordination with political, government relations and digital teams—integrating press releases, proactive media pitching, earned media strategy, podcast bookings, op-eds and letters to the editor to ensure announcements land with maximum reach and narrative impact.
• Expertise in engaging non-traditional media platforms, including podcasts, Substack authors, and emerging online publications to expand reach beyond traditional press and ensure strong placement across a modern media ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality material quickly and persuasively; 
• Resilient self-starter with strong time management, independent decision-making and strategic planning skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines; 
• Familiarity with media databases like Cision and Meltwater is a plus; 
• Strong project management skills with an ability to quickly pivot when news breaks or priorities shift;
• A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported; 
• A commitment to reproductive freedom and justice, as well as equity and belonging across all identities, including but not limited to: race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability. 
• Readiness and enthusiasm to make connections with people of different lived experiences. 
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.
• Willing to work as a team member and to contribute to a positive team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle challenges and obstacles with tact, diplomacy, and flexibility; 
• Ability to manage laterally, work well across different teams and departments, and excel in a matrix management environment; 
• Commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s goal of ensuring every person is able to make their own decisions about pregnancy and safeguarding reproductive freedom;
• Experience with emerging media and trends.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 

Nice-to-Haves:

• Spanish language fluency (written and verbal);
• Experience working with Spanish-language media.