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Director, Communications

Posting Date: March 11, 2025

Reports to: President

Location: TAPS National Headquarters, Arlington, Virginia

 

DESCRIPTION

As the head of the Communications Department, this position will report to the President and work integrally with all TAPS Departments. This position will set and guide TAPS' brand and strategy for all communications, including digital communications, public relations messages, media relations, and collateral to consistently articulate the TAPS mission across diverse audiences.

 

AREAS OF FOCUS

  1. Communications Strategy - Lead the TAPS organization-wide communications plan and messaging framework. Work with the TAPS management team and external partners to implement the communications strategy across all TAPS communications and educate staff to ensure consistency of voice. Proactively update leadership and incorporate into the organization’s communications plan and materials.

  2. Communications Management - Create a messaging platform and a visual style guide; ensure the messaging platform has strength and consistency across all communications. Lead and manage content development and deadlines surrounding all communications, including the TAPS website, social media, videos, presentations, speeches, and collateral materials, with bold and fresh communications to engage new and existing audiences. Develop and manage annual communications budget, manage and collaborate with external consultants and vendors, and develop/maintain contracts, as needed. Monitor progress to ensure deliverables are being met and goals achieved.

  3. Strengthen the TAPS Voice - Identify and forge relationships with top-tier media on key issues; prepare releases, pitch stories, secure speaking leadership opportunities, and orchestrate media communications and events to ensure placement of positive stories.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in communications, media relations, marketing, public relations, or related fields
  • Excellent oral and written skills, with a strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience leading a strategy development and implementation process/team to support a multi-year communications plan that works across platforms, targets diverse audiences, and leverages key partnerships
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment with time-sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to manage projects and operate independently, with a task-oriented focus
  • Ability to travel and attend and/or speak at various survivor, partner, and/or government events
  • Skilled in managing media relations
  • Ability to think creatively and work strategically
  • Experienced with web management
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools
  • Experienced in managing all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
  • Ability to work independently and as a self-starter who takes initiative
  • Team player who can multitask

 

START DATE

Immediate

SALARY 

Commensurate with experience

BENEFITS

TAPS provides a range of benefits and three weeks of paid vacation per year. 

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume to employ@taps.org along with "Director, Communications" and your name in the subject line. Include a cover letter that concisely explains how your experience could be applied to TAPS. 

TAPS is an equal opportunity employer.