Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations role is remote across the United States, with an annual salary range of $75,000–$95,000. The role supports Autism Speaks’ communications and public relations work to advance its mission and strengthen organizational visibility. The position supports proactive media relations, executive communications, organizational messaging, and campaigns by securing media opportunities, preparing communications materials, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. It helps the organization communicate consistently and respond to timely media opportunities and inquiries.

What you'll do

• Support proactive media strategies and coordinate media opportunities
• build relationships with media contacts
• draft and edit press releases, advisories, talking points, statements, FAQs, and other materials
• prepare interview participants
• monitor news and support rapid-response communications
• collaborate across departments and with external partners
• support campaigns, partnerships, events, media tracking, and communications workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior manager

communications

public relations

remote - united states

autism speaks

full-time

media relations

executive communications

rapid response

nonprofit

$75k–$95k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fully remote role; occasional travel and time-sensitive evening or weekend assignments may be required; 6–8 years of related experience requested.

About the employer

Autism Speaks is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.