About Digital Promise

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners, especially those historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility.

About the Position

Digital Promise is seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Communications to support and elevate the work of a newly formed cross-functional team. The team comprises a number of important projects, such as Digital Equity (which includes the Digital Equity Framework and Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program), EdTech & Emerging Technologies, Computational Thinking Pathways, and Emerging & Cross-cutting R&D.

The Director will report to the Chief Communications Officer while working closely with the Vice President and Chief Powerful Learning Officer, other senior leaders, and program staff across Digital Promise. This person will be integral in proactively developing and executing strategic communications plans to increase awareness, interest in, and understanding of our work and impact, and in a way that advances our federal, state, and local policy goals around digital equity, emerging technologies, and powerful learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, drive, execute, and continually refine data-driven communications strategies to support the goals of the team as well as the broader organization

• Provide communications counsel and identify opportunities and implications for our work related to federal, state, and local education policy and general edtech trends

• Support the creation of a strong partner/distribution list, including key stakeholders and amplifiers

• Plan, write, edit, and give feedback on content (e.g., blog posts, press releases, op-eds, white papers, social media messaging, talking points, ad copy, newsletters) covering a range of topics toward achieving strategic goals

• Manage complex multimedia projects involving interactive, video, and audio components

• Build and maintain strong relationships with members of the media while identifying press opportunities and amplifying the thought leadership of Digital Promise staff

• Manage and mentor communications leads responsible for supporting project teams

• Keep knowledgeable of changing best practices for online and print media

• Identify unique promotional ideas and opportunities for strategic partnerships across education, policy, and innovation spaces

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in communications, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities and 3+ years of managerial experience. Preference for experience within the education industry and with federal and/or state policy.

• Strong media relations experience with a network of national and regional contacts

• Strong people management skills, with specific experience mentoring and coaching junior staff as well as a proven ability to manage both up and down

• Expert oral and written communications skills, with demonstrated knowledge of and experience in AP Style writing and editing

• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices across communications mediums (e.g., print, broadcast, audio, and digital)

• Proven communication skills with internal teams and external clients

• Strong self-direction, attention to detail, and the ability to calmly juggle competing priorities and deadlines

• Demonstrated experience managing complex multimedia projects involving interactive, video, and audio components

• Demonstrated knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms preferred

We also seek candidates with:

• A demonstrated commitment to improving education for students who have historically been underserved.

• Experience collaborating and communicating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached

• Stellar organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions

• Willingness to take initiative and see tasks through to completion

• A passion for education, a team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do,” “yes-and” spirit

Compensation

We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. Digital Promise offers a competitive total rewards package that includes 85% of health insurance premiums for employees and 75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, a 3% 401k employer contribution, a 3% employer 401k match, and a flexible work environment.

The full-time salary range for the Director of Communications position based on geographical regions is listed below, with an exact salary depending on relevant experience.

California: $141,398 - $159,073

DC Metro Area & NYC: $128,544 - $144,612

National: $115,690 - $130,151

To Apply
Please apply and submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Review will be on a rolling basis until the search is successful.

Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.