Policy Communications Manager

Job overview

The Policy Communications Manager role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with an expected average of three office days per week and Wednesday required in-office. The starting salary range is $70,000–$95,000 per year. The Partnership for Public Service works to build a better government and a stronger democracy. The manager develops and coordinates communications that make policy, advocacy and research work clear and accessible to public audiences. By aligning policy and communications teams and managing campaigns across channels, the role helps elevate government reform priorities and public engagement.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute communications strategies for policy, advocacy and research priorities
• serve as liaison between policy and communications teams
• translate policy concepts into written and digital content
• manage content plans and the shared communications calendar
• coordinate cross-department workflows
• grow targeted email and social audiences
• support media, rapid response and public events
• track engagement metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

policy communications manager

policy communications

government reform

advocacy

public affairs

content strategy

campaign management

hybrid

washington dc

$70,000–$95,000/year

partnership for public service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• training and development
• commuter benefits
• 15 days annual leave, 10 days sick leave, federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
• on-site exercise facility.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule averages three office days weekly, with Wednesday required in-office. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required; very little out-of-area or overnight travel is expected. The candidate must be a permanent resident of the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area.

About the employer

Partnership for Public Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.