Manager, Policy Communications

Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #517

Friday, April 19, 2024

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will serve as a member of the Chamber’s dynamic in-house communications team as manager of Policy Communications. In this pivotal role you will spearhead the development and execution of strategic communication campaigns aimed at advancing organizational goals and driving change in the policy arena. This position will entail close collaboration with Chamber policy teams to effectively communicate and advocate for key priorities across various communication platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with internal clients and communication leaders to understand their objectives and craft strategic communication plans tailored to policy initiatives.

• Use media relations strategies and media engagement to further campaign objectives and manage policy issues.

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies, encompassing both long- and short-term goals, utilizing digital content, social media, earned media, advertising, visual media, and event support, among other tools.

• Craft compelling social and digital media content to effectively convey key policy messages and engage target audiences across various platforms.

• Lead media relations efforts by overseeing the drafting, editing, and distribution of press releases and media advisories, ensuring maximum visibility for policy initiatives.

• Drive cross-divisional collaboration to maintain consistent branding and messaging across all communications channels, fostering alignment with policy objectives.

• Orchestrate comprehensive data-driven communication campaigns, from initial ideation to metrics analysis.

  Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, preferably in a trade association, public relations agency, or Capitol Hill communications role, with a focus on policy communication.

• Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex public policy and business issues and adept at translating them into clear, concise, and persuasive messaging.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of communications planning and execution.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex policy concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in social media platforms and a comprehensive understanding of the digital media landscape, leveraging these tools strategically to amplify policy messages.

• Creative, innovative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of driving forward-thinking approaches to policy communications.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior-level executives, external contractors, and vendors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with experience using various communication software and tools.

  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

  Other details

• Job Family Communications - External

• Job Function Manager

• Pay Type Salary

• Employment Indicator Exempt Professional

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• Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America