Role Overview

Serve as the strategic and operational partner to the Director, Communications & Influence, supporting the leadership, coordination, and execution of the Communications function.
Help translate the Director’s strategic vision into coordinated implementation across the organization.
Focus on execution, team leadership, and operational oversight of communications efforts.
Manage day-to-day communications operations, supervise staff and consultants, and strengthen systems and processes.
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Director, Communications & Influence, helping translate communications strategy into coordinated execution.
Support development and implementation of communications strategies that elevate Rippel’s voice and influence.
Work with program teams and subject matter experts to implement communications strategies ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Serve as a liaison to Rippel’s spokespeople and subject matter experts to support the development of speeches, presentations, op-eds, and other public-facing materials.
Manage media relations, issues monitoring, and brand stewardship.
Identify opportunities for visibility, including media coverage and/or high-profile speaking engagements, and support outreach efforts in partnership with the Director.
Lead operational management of the Communications function, including workflow coordination, project prioritization, and cross-team alignment.
Lead the development and improvement of communications systems, workflows, and internal processes that support effective collaboration and high-quality output.
Track performance of communications initiatives and provide insights to strengthen future communications efforts.
Support budget tracking, vendor management, and resource coordination in partnership with the Director.

Requirements

10+ years’ professional communications and/or public relations experience required, preferably in a non-profit, foundation, or public agency setting.
Experience supervising direct reports, consultants, and vendors
Superior editorial production skills, easily discerning what makes compelling content
Excellent writing and editing skills to prepare or oversee a wide variety of communications content, including public announcements, reports, internal memos, speeches, policy memos, infographics, videos, and social media content
Experienced and wise discernment handling dynamic, sensitive, high-stakes assignments with executives, multiple stakeholders, and diverse viewpoints
Strong media relations skills, with a track record of writing opinion pieces and successfully pitching national, state, regional and local media outlets
Proficient with standard digital platforms, including email, content management systems, and web management tools such as Mailchimp and WordPress
Conscientious, detail-oriented project management, time management, and organizational skills, moving initiatives forward in a collaborative and effective manner
Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise multicultural teams in a way that achieves project objectives, supports the professional development of team members, and contributes to a collegial working environment
A strategic mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment while navigating complex situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with and provide clear direction to internal and external colleagues and consultants; self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team
High cultural competence to effectively work in partnership with diverse communities, including an appreciation for historical context, discernment of relationship nuances and power dynamics, and a keen understanding of social, racial, and ethnic differences
A broad appreciation for and sensitivity to Rippel’s culture and workplace environment, including its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across racial, cultural, political, and ideological differences
Aligned to Rippel's mission of creating equitable health and well-being for all in the US.

Tech Stack

WordPress

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life/LTD
Flexible spending accounts
401(k)
Generous paid time off
Paid family leave

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