Chief Communications Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

American Promise seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Chief Communications Officer (CCO). This individual will lead and direct American Promise’s internal and external communications and marketing functions. As a senior leader within the organization, this position will play a critical role in developing organization-wide communications strategies to increase the state and national impact of our work.

Most Americans identify the #1 threat to the promise of American self-government to be the influence of big money in politics. American Promise is leading the 50-state effort to address this threat via an amendment to the U.S Constitution to restore power to the States and to Congress, as they each may see fit, to set reasonable limits on campaign money. Ratifying this amendment requires supermajority support from the American people and their elected representatives in both the states and Congress, and this necessitates a communications approach that can reach, inspire, and mobilize Americans where they are politically and ideologically. 

American Promise’s federal strategy is advanced, among other means by a state-based approach, now expanding in states such as Utah, Wyoming, Texas, Wisconsin, and others. This expansion into purple and red states provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who is deeply committed to the principles of federalism, limited government, and the integrity of American elections to help build the organization’s profile and impact.

Reporting to the President, the American Promise CCO will oversee a small but growing team and serve as a member of the executive leadership team. The CCO will partner with staff throughout the organization to deliver on American Promise’s mission and will demonstrate and uphold our values in action.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement organization-wide communications and messaging to promote American Promise’s mission nationally.
• Develop compelling messaging to cross partisan audiences, including the general public as well as media, opinion leaders, businesses, and policymakers.
• Manage all communications and marketing activities, including issues management, brand development, digital, social media, design, media relations, media campaigns, and crisis communications.
• Generate strong, positive press coverage and oversee the quality and consistency of organizational messages.
• Provide ongoing messaging guidance for key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Develop and execute high-impact, creative strategies to guide long-term positioning and messaging with an eye toward thought leadership.
• Oversee marketing execution and ensure that organizational needs are met. 
• Lead a team of marketing and communications professionals. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 15 years of experience in public relations and communications, with 10 years of experience in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies.
• Experience in external affairs roles, particularly at the federal level, with demonstrated political acumen and experience. 
• Experience developing and tailoring messages to reach key audiences.
• Experience supervising and leading a team of communications professionals with seven or more years managing teams.
• Ability to engage with and counsel senior-level decision-makers and offer insight into alignment between divisional and mission objectives and communication.
• Superior writing skills and experience in multiple forms of persuasive writing including success stories, news, talking points, media Q&A and presentations.
• Energetic problem solver and compelling communicator, with an ability to service, motivate, and energize dispersed teams around the work.
• Sound financial competence. Ensures budget and fiscal oversight alignment with organizational goals.

This is a full time salaried position. Salary Range commensurate with experience.  An extensive benefits package provided including; Health, dental, vision, generous paid time off, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, short term disability insurance, flexible scheduling and an inclusive, fun & motivated work culture. To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter to anastasiak@americanpromise.net 

American Promise celebrates the freedom and diversity of our nation. American Promise team members are service-oriented and have demonstrated experience in military, civic, or other forms of service to the country and our people. We welcome all qualified applicants who reflect and share this vision.

American Promise does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. AA/EOE