Senior Manager, Policy Communications - East Coast

The role

You will drive communications strategy and execution for the East Coast region to advance policy objectives. This role involves managing state and city-level policy campaigns and building relationships with reporters and stakeholders.

What you will do

• Lead communications for state legislative and regulatory initiatives in East Coast markets.
• Serve as primary communications partner for the government relations team.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans to advance policy priorities.
• Build relationships with reporters, editorial boards, and opinion leaders.
• Design and execute integrated communications campaigns to build public support.
• Develop rapid response strategies to counter opposition messaging.
• Manage earned media programs including opinion pieces and press materials.
• Advise on paid media, sponsored content, and on-the-ground campaign activations.
• Maintain relationships with advocacy groups, community organizations, and coalition partners.
• Support spokesperson preparation for hearings, interviews, and meetings.

Required qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in policy communications, government relations, public affairs, government communications, and/or political campaigns.
• Deep knowledge of state and local government, including legislative and regulatory processes.
• Proven experience executing successful communications campaigns that influenced policy outcomes.
• Strong relationships with New York-based reporters covering politics, business, or consumer issues.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple time-sensitive projects in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Experience working in local or state government, on political campaigns, or for advocacy organizations
• New York experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of live entertainment, ticketing, or consumer protection policy issues
• Experience with coalition building and grassroots advocacy

Benefits

• Accelerated Growth Environment
• Top Tier Compensation Package
• Equity
• Unlimited Flex Time Off
• 401k
• Premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options
• Paid parental leave

About the company

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