OverviewThe Manager, Strategic Communications & Initiatives will help connect people, information, content, and initiatives across Salem's growing media ecosystem. This role serves as a key liaison between divisions, helping ensure important opportunities, communications, and strategic priorities are visible, coordinated, and executed effectively.
Working closely with the Vice President of Marketing & Communications and senior leadership, this individual will support internal communications, strategic initiatives, executive messaging, content integration efforts, and cross-functional collaboration across the company.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of communications, operations, project management, and relationship-building.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Communications- Develop and execute internal communication strategies that improve alignment and visibility across Salem.
- Track delivery of important narratives across multiple personalities and platforms.
- Draft and distribute executive communications, leadership updates, organizational announcements, and company-wide messaging.
- Support communication surrounding major corporate initiatives, leadership transitions, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic projects.
- Maintain communication calendars, distribution lists, and internal communication workflows.
- Ensure key information reaches the right stakeholders at the right time.
Strategic Initiatives- Support planning and execution of cross-functional initiatives led by the Strategic Marketing Team.
- Coordinate communication and collaboration across multiple business units.
- Track project timelines, action items, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Assist in developing initiative roadmaps, presentations, briefing materials, and progress updates.
- Help identify obstacles and ensure initiatives maintain momentum.
Content Ecosystem Development- Serve as a connector across Salem's broadcast, podcast, digital, video, publishing, and event platforms.
- Identify opportunities for content amplification, cross-promotion, and audience growth.
- Support the development of workflows and SOPs that strengthen collaboration across divisions.
- Help facilitate Salem's vision of operating as one integrated media company rather than a collection of individual business units.
- Coordinate communication around major content launches, company initiatives, and strategic priorities.
Executive Support- Assist with executive presentations, talking points, leadership communications, and strategic planning materials.
- Support recurring leadership meetings by gathering updates, preparing agendas, documenting action items, and ensuring follow-through.
- Partner with department leaders to improve visibility into ongoing initiatives and opportunities.
What Success Looks LikeSuccessful candidates will:
- Improve communication and visibility across Salem.
- Strengthen collaboration between business units.
- Help ensure strategic initiatives are executed effectively.
- Increase awareness of opportunities across the organization.
- Support the growth of Salem's integrated content ecosystem.
- Help leadership teams stay aligned, informed, and accountable.
- Reduce organizational silos and improve cross-functional coordination.
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in communications, project management, operations, marketing, public relations, agency account management, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across teams.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting executive leadership or strategic initiatives.
- Experience in media, broadcasting, digital media, publishing, or content organizations.
- Familiarity with project management systems and workflow tools.
- Understanding of Christian, conservative, or values-based media audiences.
- Experience working in highly collaborative, matrixed organizations.
Application Requirement: Please submit writing samples (press releases, internal initiatives/briefs, etc) demonstrating your professional writing ability. Applications submitted without a writing sample may not be considered. Writing samples may be combined into one document and uploaded in the Cover Letter section of the application.
Benefits- Competitive pay structure based on experience
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
Compensation$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year depending on experience
