Building Strong Communities. Empowering Individuals.
Communications Manager
Location
Connecticut + 4 moreAll locations: Connecticut | New Hampshire | Maryland | Massachusetts | Vermont
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$80K - $85K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Communications Manager
Aspire Living & Learning
• Translate complex operational and clinical work into compelling, human-centered narratives that resonate with external audiences such as families, schools, funders, policymakers, and prospective employees. • Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, and narrative guides that keep Aspire’s story consistent across departments and channels. • Proactively identify positioning gaps and help shape external narratives before they’re defined for us. • Manage media relations, including drafting press releases, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries. • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and outlets across Aspire’s footprint, with emphasis on Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maryland. • Support thought leadership by helping identify opportunities and preparing Aspire spokespeople for interviews, panels, and speaking engagements. • Draft op eds, bylines, and award submissions that elevate Aspire’s reputation in human services, behavioral health, and education. • Monitor emerging industry conversations and help insert Aspire’s perspective with clarity and confidence. • Partner with the marketing team to amplify Aspire’s external visibility through digital and content channels. • Draft and refine leadership messaging, all staff updates, and executive talking points aligned with Aspire’s voice and values. • Support change communication in partnership with senior leadership and People & Culture to maintain trust and transparency during periods of transition. • Serve as a communications resource for cross-functional initiatives that require timely, consistent messaging. • Participate in training and assigned skill-building opportunities as delegated by management.
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing skills across formats, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, and leadership communications.
- Proven ability to translate complex or technical subject matter into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
- Experience (or strong familiarity) with nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or behavioral health communications preferred.
- Familiarity with multi-state media markets and regional press relationships is a plus.
- Comfortable working independently, juggling multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills across cross-functional teams.
- Satisfactory background checks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
Related Guides
Related Categories
Related Job Pages
More Communications Jobs
Senior Communications Consultant
Lumen TechnologiesLumen Technologies is self-described as a global company of 40,000+ professionals empowering businesses, government, and communities to “produce amazing thing
Role Description The Sr. Communication Consultant will support Lumen by leading strategic communication projects that align with our brand values and business initiatives. In this role, you will oversee corporate social media priorities, including: - Content prioritization - Cross-channel promotions - Executive social strategy - Employee advocacy You will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies, such as: - Social planning - Engagement - Content creation - Performance analysis Additionally, you will manage day-to-day projects and campaigns, ensuring the seamless execution of social media content from start to finish. Main Responsibilities - Work across teams to understand needs and goals of stakeholders for social media posts. - Assist in management of DMs and responses on platforms. - Work proactively to pull triggers for content related to our business’ values and strategic initiatives. - Pitch ideas for content (e.g., Live videos, still posts, carousel posts, interviews, Reels, stories, etc.). - Assist with copywriting for post captions across multiple channels (internal and external). - Create graphics and/or stories using social media tools like Adobe Spark. - Create a mini campaign for a unique business priority from top to bottom. - Monitor or create dashboards for social media listening topics of interest. - Pull social media metrics and synthesize takeaways for leaders across the business in plain language with actionable insights. Qualifications - 3+ years of public relations and communications experience in an agency or in-house environment, preferably within the B2B technology space. - A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred. - A strong writer and storyteller with a proven ability to craft external communications that align with brand voice and deliver the right message to the right audience. - An understanding of CIOs and senior IT decision-makers within large enterprises, including how they prefer to engage with content and communications. - The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders. - Experience managing sensitive issues and communications with discretion to help protect and strengthen the company’s reputation is a plus. - A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. - Strong writing skills, with the ability to develop marketing copy, press materials, news releases, and bylined articles. - Working knowledge of key social platforms, including X and LinkedIn, and how to tailor content for each audience. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to keep deliverables on track and execute with consistency. Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. - $67,703 - $90,270 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY - $71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI - $74,474 - $99,297 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA Benefits - Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Interactive Communications Strategist
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka - FHLBank TopekaFederal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank Topeka) is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development across Colorado, Kansas, Nebrask
Title: Interactive Communications Strategist Location: US KS Topeka Main Job Description: Full time job requisition id JR100366 Job Description The individual in this position, will contribute to electronic communications for all audiences; creates and maintains interactive content for internal and external purposes, specifically video, instructional video, webinars and podcasts but also including social content, training and email; and assists in the planning and implementing of Bank events. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in journalism, film, media, marketing, public relations or communications. - At least 2 years of similar or related experience. - Strong video and desktop publishing skills required (Adobe Premiere or similar video editing platforms). - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint, knowledge of other Adobe Creative Suite apps preferred). - Excellent verbal communication skills. - Experience with the creation, facilitation and troubleshooting of webinars. - Working knowledge of podcast production including creating, facilitating, hosting or moderating, editing and publishing. - Ability to work and travel independently and operate general office equipment. Why work here FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits. - Bankwide incentive compensation program - 401K retirement plan with competitive company match - Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits - Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave - Short-term and long-term disability coverage - Voluntary life insurance - Incentive-based wellness program - Paid maternity and parent bonding leave - Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance - Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes - Summer hours - Onsite café How we work At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger. - Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week. - Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective. - Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond. - Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards. ZR FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.Accommodation Request
National Expert on Communication for the Moldova International Stock Exchange (BIMx)
UNDPUN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Role Description The objective of the assignment is to design and implement a gender-responsive communication strategy that increases women’s awareness, engagement, and participation in capital market through BIMX tools, with a focus on women entrepreneurs and potential women investors, including both enterprises and individuals. The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following three interrelated tasks: - Task 1: Gender-responsive Communication audit - Assess the current communication ecosystem and identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities. - Review all existing communication materials (website, reports, social media, press releases, presentations, internal communications). - Conduct stakeholder interviews and/or surveys (internal teams, partners, investors, media, beneficiaries). - Analyze communication performance data (engagement metrics, reach, media coverage, brand perception). - Conduct a comprehensive website audit including: - Content structure and clarity. - User experience (UX) and navigation. - Technical performance basics (speed, mobile responsiveness). - Assess content against: - Gender equality principles (inclusive language, representation, imagery). - Accessibility standards (e.g., readability, alt text, usability). - Identify gaps in: - Content relevance and messaging. - Audience targeting. - Transparency (investor/ESG information). - Assess alignment with organizational strategy, values, and brandbook. - Benchmark against industry best practices and peer organizations. - Identify gaps in messaging framework, channels, audience targeting, and consistency. - Ensure alignment with gender equality commitments. - Develop a structured audit report including: - Key findings (quantitative and qualitative). - Risks and missed opportunities. - Clear, prioritized recommendations for improvement. - Task 2: Stakeholders and audience mapping - Define and segment all relevant target groups to enable gender-responsive and tailored communication. - Identify all relevant stakeholder categories (e.g., investors, regulators, women entrepreneurs and women investors, employees, partners, media, civil society, customers). - Segment audiences based on influence, interest, needs, and communication behaviors. - Develop stakeholder personas (motivations, expectations, preferred channels, key concerns). - Map stakeholder relationships and influence levels (e.g., power-interest matrix). - Define communication objectives per audience group. - Identify key engagement channels per segment. - Produce a visual and narrative stakeholder mapping framework for internal use. - Task 3: 12-Month Communications Plan - Translate strategy into a detailed, time-bound implementation roadmap. - Develop audience-specific communication approaches based on stakeholder mapping. - Identify priority themes, narratives, and storytelling approaches. - Recommend optimal communication channels (digital, media, internal, events). - Establish a content strategy and editorial calendar structure (monthly/quarterly). - Integrate risk communication and crisis preparedness considerations. - Define monitoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms. - Define specific activities, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables. - Ensure adequate visibility of UN Women and its relevant donors as supporting entities. Deliverables - Communication Audit Report - Quantitative and qualitative assessment with improvement recommendations. - Expected completion time: 15 September 2026. - Launch event report - Report describing the activities and approach and achievement of the BIMx launch event communication campaign. - Expected completion time: 15 October 2026. - Stakeholder & Audience Mapping - Segmented mapping across all audience groups. - Expected completion time: 30 September 2026. - 12-Month Communications Plan - Full document tailored to audience segments and goals. - Expected completion time: 15 November 2026. Qualifications - Master’s degree or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, Philology, Political Science, International Relations or another sector discipline relevant to strategic communication and public relations or a related field is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Requirements - At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication, strategic PR, gender equality programming, sustainable development, or promotion, combined with practical engagement with media management is required. - Prior experience in designing and delivering portion campaigns and launch events is required. - Experience in engaging with government, financial institutions, business community and women’s organizations in Moldova is required. - Experience in producing high-quality technical reports, assessment documents, promotion materials, outreach campaigns or policy guidance in both Romanian and at least one other language required. - Prior experience in developing gender-responsive strategic communication documents and outreach campaigns is an advantage. - Experience working with or for international organizations, development programmes, or EU-funded projects is an advantage. Benefits - This is a home-based consultancy. As part of this assignment, travel is not required.
Communications Strategy and Performance Manager
H&R BlockWith expert guidance, upfront pricing, and more ways to file, it’s #BetterWithBlock.
• Lead H&R Block's enterprise listening strategy to monitor reputation, stakeholder sentiment, competitor activity, and industry trends • Monitor brand perception across traditional, digital, AI-powered search, and generative AI platforms • Provide data-driven insights that inform communications, public relations, and executive messaging strategies • Identify emerging risks, trends, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership • Measure the impact of company news, major announcements, and reputational events to evaluate effectiveness and guide future communications • Analyze internal and external audience feedback, engagement, and performance metrics to uncover meaningful insights • Translate complex data into clear reports, executive summaries, and recommendations for a variety of stakeholders • Partner with communications and PR teams to support issue management, crisis response, and reputation protection efforts • Build and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into brand and reputational health • Leverage AI-powered monitoring and intelligence tools while applying sound judgment to interpretation, escalation, and decision-making


