Position Overview
New Jersey Policy Perspective seeks a talented, savvy, experienced Communications Director to help carry out our mission and ensure our highly credible research and analysis drives policy change. The Communications Director is responsible for developing and carrying through innovative communication campaigns — spanning publications, digital platforms, visual media, and more — that amplify NJPP’s policy work and inspire action among key audiences, including state policymakers, advocates, community leaders, funders, media, and other thought leaders.
In addition to overseeing the communications strategy, the Communications Director will play a key role in editing NJPP’s publications to ensure clarity, readability, and accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency. This includes writing and editing a wide range of research materials, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their communication needs, and developing targeted communication plans for policy priorities.
The Communications Director reports directly to NJPP’s president, is a member of the leadership team, and supervises and collaborates with the Senior Manager of Content and Multimedia strategy. The position also works closely with the research team and is involved in research projects from their conception to develop and execute clear, compelling, and persuasive strategic messaging.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills and Experience
Desired Skills and Experience
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time position with a salary range of $95k – $105k, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off.
How to Apply
Application Link: https://newjerseypolicyperspective.applytojob.com/apply/pbLIv9GEgT/Director-Of-Communications.
Your cover letter is a critical part of the application, so please highlight your relevant experience and skills as outlined in the job description to help us understand why you're a strong fit for this role.
In addition, please include:
If you would like to request any accommodations, or if you have any issues with the application or the link above, please email careers@njpp.org.
Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employment
NJPP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from economically marginalized communities. NJPP is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities.
Position Overview
New Jersey Policy Perspective seeks a talented, savvy, experienced Communications Director to help carry out our mission and ensure our highly credible research and analysis drives policy change. The Communications Director is responsible for developing and carrying through innovative communication campaigns — spanning publications, digital platforms, visual media, and more — that amplify NJPP’s policy work and inspire action among key audiences, including state policymakers, advocates, community leaders, funders, media, and other thought leaders.
In addition to overseeing the communications strategy, the Communications Director will play a key role in editing NJPP’s publications to ensure clarity, readability, and accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and consistency. This includes writing and editing a wide range of research materials, collaborating with stakeholders to…
Competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance,
retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off.
Competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance,
retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off.
Your cover letter is a critical part of the application, so please highlight your relevant
experience and skills as outlined in the job description to help us understand why you're a
strong fit for this role.
In addition, please include:
messaging.
leadership abilities.
Your cover letter is a critical part of the application, so please highlight your relevant
experience and skills as outlined in the job description to help us understand why you're…