Senior Director of Communications

Core responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the newly merged organization with an aggressive five-year organizing plan
• Lead the Communications team to influence public debate on issues and values, manage top-tier earned media, and oversee digital advocacy and fundraising campaigns
• Develop and execute short- and long-term communication strategies in support of campaign and movement goals, including crisis communications planning and response
• Oversee production of digital and physical campaign materials, research reports, annual reports, and other external communications for various audiences

This role creates positive change by leading communications efforts that challenge systemic inequities and advance a more racially and economically just society, influencing public debate and shaping narratives to support the inclusion and leadership of marginalized communities.

Required qualifications:

• At least 12 years' experience defining and leading communications strategy and teams in progressive organizing or advocacy environments
• At least three years of experience leading a team and directly supervising staff
• Exceptional storyteller, writer, speaker and editor with ability to see communications strategy from concept through execution to optimization
• Strong commitment to progressive social change and racial justice with passion for ACRE-BCG's vision and mission

Salary range: $140,000 to $143,300. Position includes excellent benefits. Location is flexible within the contiguous United States.

Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) and ACRE Institute drive campaigns to create a more racially and economically just society that values people over profit and supports the full inclusion and leadership of Black, brown, and poor people in our democracy and economy.