Job description
Head of Communications
Builders Network
Full-time - Remote - Austin, TX or New York, NY
About Builders:
Imagine a country where civility isn’t just a value, but a practice. Where dialogue leads to action, not just debate. Where leaders are held accountable for results, not rhetoric. At Builders, our vision is a nation united by the common goal of finding solutions, not just defending positions. We’re building a future where Americans from every corner of the country, with different beliefs and experiences, come together to create practical, innovative solutions that improve our lives and the lives of future generations.
By equipping citizens with tools to think flexibly, engage in constructive civic problem-solving, and hold elected representatives accountable, we can reduce political polarization and extremism. Together, we’ll challenge the old ways of thinking, disrupt the political gridlock, and create a government that works for all of us. Join us in shaping a future where problem-solving takes precedence over partisanship — and where each of us can make a lasting impact.
Are you ready to build something better? Join over 3 million citizens and 320 leaders to be a builder. Learn more about our programs in…
- TED
- MSNBC
- Fox News
- News Nation
- Associated Press
- Pivot
About the position:
The Builders Head of Communications is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for driving the news cycle with Builders campaigns that break through into the cultural mainstream. This role will work closely with partnerships to amplify the thought leadership of Builders Movement Partners and to creatively story-tell the impact of Builders’ grassroots programs, Citizen Solutions and Builders Power Rankings, designed to facilitate citizen-led problem-solving across the aisle and to hold elected representatives accountable for solving problems instead of sowing division. This role will oversee all earned and owned communications to grow Builders’ brand awareness, affinity, and reputation.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a dynamic editorial calendar driven by disruptive ideas that keep the voices and programs of Builders in the news at all times
- Oversee the planning and execution of Builders tentpole events and media moments that grow brand equity for Builders and break through into the cultural mainstream
- Liaise with programs teams across the Builders organization to powerfully story-tell our programs to media
- Compose press releases and pitches using clear, accessible language and impeccable grammar
- Manage at least one direct report and outsourced talent to ensure an ongoing pulse of top-tier media coverage for Builders’ voices and programs
- In partnership with the VP of Communications, oversee Builders brand language across owned communications, such as newsletter, website, fundraising collateral, brand decks, and impact reports
- Oversee a lean communications budget, working closely with the CEO to responsibly manage efficient use of resources
- Set ambitious OKRs and hold you and your team accountable for reaching, and reporting on, those goals
- Act as a team leader, contributing to positive morale and the professional development of those you manage
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional communications experience
- Creative force with an exceptional pulse on pop-culture
- Proven track record of successfully designing earned media campaigns that break through
- Excellent communications skills and composure under pressure
- Meticulously organized and detail-oriented
- Able to thrive in a highly entrepreneurial environment
- Skilled in delegating and managing resources while executing tasks
- Identify as a flexible thinker and constructive problem solver
- Desire to continuously learn and grow, maintaining an open mind
- Accountable to achieving ambitious goals
Nice-to-haves:
- Excellent knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, politics, policy, and partisanship in the US
- Understanding of the state of the free world globally
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive annual base compensation ($175,000 - $190,000)
- 25 days of Paid Time Off, 5 sick days and 20 personal days.
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance with options to fit you and your families needs.
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings program with company match.
- Flexible remote work environment
- Charitable gift-matching program.
- Opportunities and resources for professional development and growth
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and kind work environment.
- The opportunity and responsibility to work on initiatives that make an impact.
EEO:
At Builders Network, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Builders Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For applicants with disabilities, our recruiting team will actively work with you to accommodate any needs in order for you to be able to interview at your best. We will keep any medical information you provide confidential and separate from the rest of your application.
