Senior Manager, Communications

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy through law. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to join our communications team and play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative environment across key democracy issues and amplifying CLC’s high-impact litigation and policy work on voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance, ethics, rule of law and structural electoral reform.

Please submit resume and brief cover letter that particularly includes: 1) what interests you in this position and the work of Campaign Legal Center, 2) your experience managing staff and 3) how you approach using communications strategies to position and amplify an organization’s legal or policy work.

Role Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, the Senior Manager, Communications will serve as a leader within the department, liaising directly with legal and policy colleagues on structural electoral reform efforts and supporting and leading the work of Communications Associates who own the communication team’s work on voting rights and redistricting, rule of law, and campaign finance and ethics, respectively.

The Senior Manager will be a hands-on partner to both communications and program staff with a deep commitment to collaboration, excellence, and innovation.

This is a hybrid role and preference will go to qualified candidates within the Washington, DC metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management & Oversight: Manage and mentor members of the communications department, specifically overseeing the work of Communications Associates to ensure high-quality output and professional growth.
• Issue Area Partnership: Act as a hands-on strategic partner for Communications Associates focused on voting rights and redistricting, rule of law and campaign finance and ethics, helping to craft content that amplifies and effectively positions CLC’s policy and legal work while shaping the broader conversation around democracy threats and wins.
• Program Liaison: Serve as the lead communications contact for program staff on the structural reform portfolio, translating complex legal concepts into compelling narratives and communications products (blogs, press releases, pitches, letters to the editors, ICYMIs, newsletters, etc.).
• Writing and Editing: Craft compelling, accurate content that ensures a consistent brand voice across all platforms and reaches CLC’s key audiences effectively.
• Peer Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Manager, Media Relations and Media Relations Associate, as well as Communications Associates, to align earned media strategies with broader content goals.
• Rapid Response: Plan and lead rapid response strategies for breaking news updates related to structural reform and support Communications Associate’s leadership on rapid response for their respective portfolios.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in communications, content strategy, or journalism, preferably within a nonpartisan nonprofit or legal environment
• Management Skills: Proven ability to manage and motivate staff, with experience overseeing direct reports and complex cross-team projects.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Solid understanding of democracy issues (voting rights, elections, redistricting, campaign finance, ethics, rule of law)and eagerness to learn more.
• Communication Excellence: Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate legal/legislative concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate challenges, think critically about solutions, and execute communications strategies while knowing when to consult leadership.
• Commitment: A deep commitment to CLC’s mission and the ability to work in a fast-paced, nonpartisan environment.

Compensation and Benefits 

Salary Range: 110,776 - 149,875

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and placement within the posted salary range is commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Some of our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave,10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.