Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
7+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or strategic communications.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Proven ability in media relations and project management.
Experience in developing executive communications and public messaging across platforms.
Familiarity with nonprofit, healthcare, or social services sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
Write and distribute press releases and pitch media stories.
Develop organizational announcements and newsletters to support advocacy efforts.
Draft executive speeches and internal communications for leadership.
Support brand management and reputation-building initiatives.
Create messaging for fundraising campaigns and community outreach programs.
Lead content development for annual impact reports and publications.
Maintain editorial calendars and track communications performance metrics.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative work environment in a mission-driven organization.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager- Strategic Communications & Public Relations Reports To: Chief Development & Communications Officer Location: 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Salary Range: $110k-115k Annualized Salary. Comprehensive Benefits & PTO Package
Position Summary Care For the Homeless (CFH) seeks an experienced Manager, Strategic Communications & Public Relations to lead internal and external communications that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and engagement. Reporting to the Chief Development & Communications Officer, this role serves as a key communications and marketing resource responsible for media relations, executive communications, brand stewardship, storytelling, and content development that advances CFH's mission and impact. Key Responsibilities
Public Relations & Media: Write and distribute press releases; research, develop, and pitch media stories; cultivate relationships with journalists and media partners; coordinate interviews and spokesperson opportunities; secure earned and pro-bono media opportunities; monitor media coverage; and prepare crisis communications when needed.
External Communications: Develop organizational announcements, newsletters, feature stories, website content, publications, and communications that support organizational priorities, advocacy efforts, and public awareness initiatives.
Internal & Executive Communications: Draft executive speeches, talking points, presentations, leadership messages, Town Hall communications, CEO engagement initiatives, webinar scripts, podcast content, and employee communications.
Brand Messaging & Reputation: Support organizational positioning, brand management, reputation-building efforts, rebranding initiatives, website enhancements, and visual identity projects including branding and logo development.
Campaigns & Events: Create messaging and communications materials for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement efforts, advocacy initiatives, special events, podcasts, webinars, and community outreach programs.
Annual Impact Report & Publications: Lead editorial planning, content development, storytelling, interviews, writing, and coordination with creative partners to produce high-quality publications and impact reports.
Communications Planning & Analytics: Maintain editorial calendars, coordinate communications projects, research paid media opportunities, track media placements and engagement metrics, and provide reporting on communications performance.
Minium Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
7+ years of progressive communications, public relations, media relations, or strategic communications experience.
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, media relations, and project management skills.
Experience developing executive communications, public messaging, and organizational content across multiple platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, social services, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
