[Hiring] Communications Manager @ReThink Media

Role Description

ReThink Media seeks a Communications Manager to support their Client Services team. In this role, you will join a small, dedicated team of communications professionals, researchers, and trainers to work on the most pressing issues of our time. Rather than focusing on a single issue or organization, joining the ReThink team means putting your communications skills to work for multiple fantastic organizations, coalitions, and campaigns.

The Communications Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will work in close coordination with members of the Client Services team and other staff to build and implement communication strategies, generate news coverage, and fine-tune messaging on behalf of client organizations. The Communications Manager will also bring their skills and experience to bear on coalition projects, working closely with the Collaborative Campaigns team.

Principal Duties

• Act as primary point-of-contact and account owner for several client organizations.
• Assist organizations in strategic communications planning and media work, including:
  • Co-developing communications plans and goals.
  • Co-developing digital media strategies and tactics.
  • Developing and implementing strategies for editorial outreach.
  • Assisting with pitching and placement of spokespeople and content.
  • Coaching spokespeople and communications staff at client organizations.
• Assist in the development of communications tools and materials, including:
  • Messaging and talking points.
  • Tailored press lists.
  • Sample social media content.
  • Story pitches, press releases, and opinion pieces.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists.
• Assist with media monitoring, using various tools to engage ReThink’s clients.
• Work with the Research & Analysis team to leverage media analysis, public opinion analysis, and message research.
• Represent ReThink in client meetings, as assigned.
• Assist in planning and carrying out events, journalist meet-and-greets, briefings, press conferences, etc.
• Work with the Collaborative Campaigns team, as needed.
• Occasionally support clients and partners with tailored workshops to build internal communications skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in strategic communications and/or media engagement.
• Expertise in at least one, preferably two or three, of the following areas:
  • Communications strategy and tactical advising.
  • Integrating research into a communications strategy.
  • Earned media support.
  • Rapid response support and planning.
  • Owned media support.
  • Digital communications.
• Ability to identify opportunities, creatively and strategically frame ideas, develop stories, and synthesize complex policy issues.
• Ability to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to nonprofit leaders and communications staff.
• Track record of working effectively across diverse organizational cultures.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of email marketing platforms and media contact databases.
• Experience with basic graphic design principles and tools.
• Experience with leveraging AI large language models for communications use cases.
• Foundational data literacy.

Benefits

• This is a remote, full-time position.
• Generous benefits, vacation, sabbatical, and retirement package.
• Salary is commensurate with experience; starting annual salary range is $72,500–90,300.
• ReThink is committed to pay equity and transparency.

Application instructions

Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by September 27, 2026. This position is open until filled. To apply, please follow the application link and upload your resume as a PDF attachment with your name in the title of the attachment. In lieu of a cover letter, please briefly answer the short questions provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ReThink Media is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. ReThink Media policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on various characteristics.

Diversity Statement

ReThink is committed to a just and equitable society wherein all people are treated equally. We affirm and seek diversity in various aspects as a positive contribution to our organizational environment.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

ReThink Media may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with initial application review, organization, and preliminary screening. Every hiring decision is made by human members of our team.