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About the Role
The Communications Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and communicating Common Sense Media's messages around key policy issues, including children's online safety and privacy, AI, and digital equity. They will develop and write strategic and creative communications plans to amplify the organization's initiatives, working with media, policymakers, parents and caregivers, and advocacy partners.
Responsibilities
- Write and contribute to the development of statements, op-eds, press releases, policy briefs, talking points, blog posts, speeches, and other content.
- Craft Common Sense Media's advocacy and broader communications goals, driving visibility and impact in key discussions.
- Position Common Sense Media and its leadership as thought leaders with a focus on children's online safety and privacy, AI, and digital equity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, Substackers, and other new media outlets.
- Secure consistent media coverage in outlets around Common Sense Media's priorities.
- Regularly monitor news developments in our policy and advocacy spaces and communicate important developments with the Advocacy team and other staff.
- Collaborate with the policy team to translate complex policy topics into compelling, clear, and actionable messaging for multiple audiences.
- Stay abreast of breaking internal and external developments and be prepared to respond on a timely basis to help shape the news on our priorities.
- Support the creation and execution of advocacy campaigns to mobilize public support for key policy issues.
- Prepare senior leadership and other staff for media appearances, policy briefings, and public speaking engagements.
- Source and support preparation of parent and teen advocates for media opportunities.
- Collaborate with coalition partners on events, campaigns, and press opportunities.
Requirements
- Fast, accurate, and compelling writing and editing skills, with experience developing messaging across multiple formats and platforms, including print, digital, and multimedia.
- 4 to 6 years of journalism experience, preferably in public policy, tech policy, and/or advocacy environments.
- Experience working inside government, with policy organizations, think tanks, media outlets, or nonprofit advocacy groups, is a plus.
- A strong understanding of tech policy issues, including children's online safety and data privacy, AI, and digital equity, and a demonstrated ability to communicate these issues effectively.
- Strong knowledge of the policy media landscape, from traditional media to blogs, podcasts, and social media.
- Proven success in securing media coverage and building relationships with key policy reporters and editors.
- Timeliness, adaptability, and the ability to swiftly rally stakeholders during real-time legislative sessions and in response to breaking news.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, or a related field.
- Passionate about Common Sense Media's mission and values to support children and families in a complex digital environment.
Skills
- Communications Strategy
- Media Engagement
- Content Creation
- Policy-Focused Communications
- Thought Leadership
- Media Relations
- Messaging
- Rapid Response
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Spokesperson Preparation
- Advocate Engagement
- Writing
- Editing
- Journalism
- Public Policy
- Tech Policy
- Advocacy
- Media Savvy
- Relationship Building
Location
- San Francisco, CA
- New York
Work Type
- Full Time
- In person
Experience Level
- 4 to 6 years of journalism experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public policy, or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000–$112,500
Benefits
- Competitive nonprofit compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- A collaborative, flexible work environment with meaningful leadership access and visibility.
About the Company
- Common Sense Media is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and trusted voice they need to thrive in the age of AI.
- Through our Youth AI Safety Institute, media ratings, advocacy campaigns, and Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum, we protect and prepare kids, reaching 150 million families and more than 90K schools worldwide.
- Learn more: https://about.commonsensemedia.org