Communications Director

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website.

About the role

We are looking for a Communications Director, in partnership with the VP of Communications, to develop and lead the implementation of an aggressive & creative communications strategy at the national level that lifts up Reproductive Freedom for All’s campaigns, initiatives, political programs, state work, and long-term vision for reproductive freedom. A strategic and innovative leader, the Director will lead day-to-day management of Reproductive Freedom for All’s communications team and projects. The Director will be responsible for the organization’s work to engage the media and enhance Reproductive Freedom for All’s visibility, image and influence through effective and creative communications. The Director will shepherd both state and national work and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson, as well as establish and execute organization-wide communications priorities, processes and strategies.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who is organized, resourceful, and flexible, with a proven track record of crafting and executing high-impact communications strategies, excellent writing skills, and a top-notch understanding of the news cycle and media environment. They will work on multiple projects at once and must have the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment as well as a commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s core values and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into every aspect of our work.

You’ll be a great candidate if you’re passionate about reproductive freedom, with 6-8 years of professional experience (including managing staff and on-the-record experience) and a commitment to working collaboratively (including with other departments) and contributing to a positive and high-impact workplace.

Location: Remote

Reports to: Vice President of Communications

Responsible for managing: Deputy Editorial Director and Deputy Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications

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

Salary: $135,000 - 150,000

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the VP of comms, own the creation 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 while reaching diverse audiences;
• Provide leadership to media relations efforts to drive narratives that will reach new and diverse audiences, including high-profile and complex media opportunities;
• Manage a team, including direct reports, and provide effective mentoring, coaching, support, and guidance;
• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson for the organization;
• Manage, write and edit various communications materials, including but not limited to internal prep memos and external statements that reach and engage diverse, underrepresented, and low-income audiences.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with top-tier reporters and members of the media who reflect our organization’s values, including prioritizing new 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;
• Work with communications staff members to develop and implement communications strategies for Reproductive Freedom for All’s electoral and advocacy campaign work in all 5 states (Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada), in coordination with Reproductive Freedom for All chapter and national staff, including developing overarching plans and strategies across all five states;
• Project manage all deliverables within the communications department
• Build and sustain inclusive team and office cultures where all staff feel 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 some irregular hours and travel as needed;
• Additional duties consistent with the requirements and qualifications for this position may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional experience
• High-level strategic planning skills, including a sophisticated understanding of organizational, political and policy elements;
• Excellence in staff management with the ability to develop, coach, and manage high-performance teams;
• 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 ability to write and edit material quickly and persuasively;
• Organized self-starter with strong time management and strategic planning skills, with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Familiarity with media databases like Cision and Meltwater a plus;
• 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.
• Ability to make connections with people of different lived experiences; success in managing teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with underrepresented communities.
• 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 new media and emerging trends
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Spanish language fluency (written and verbal)

Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.