Communications Director

Concerned Veterans for America (CVA)

is seeking a communications director to develop and execute a comprehensive brand and communications strategy

for the nation’s largest veterans advocacy organization . The ideal candidate is a

passionate

and

experienced

communicator who can oversee

a small team and execute

media

relations

and content development . Significant experience in media relations and/or digital is preferred

and

the

ability to serve as a spokesperson is a plus.ABOUT USConcerned Veterans for America (CVA)

translates the experience, concerns and hopes ofAmerica’sveterans and their families into a common vision of liberty and freedom, and advocates for policies that will preserve the freedom and liberty veterans and their families so proudly fought and sacrificed to defend.

CVA focuses on fixing and reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

,

but also engages on other issues critical

to preserving liberty here at home

,

such as Pentagon reform and free speech.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and execute a comprehensive branding and communications strategy that increases awareness of the organization, and advances the operational and policy goals of the organization as determined by the executive director, policy director and other stakeholders.Work collaboratively with internal press, digital, creative, writing and research teams

to project

manage the development, distribution and maintenance of quality content, collateral and other assets as needed.Manage and supervise a

small and dedicated

communications team.Project-manage issue campaigns for the organization, from development to execution.Manage media relationships, and speak on the record to various media outlets on behalf of the organization.Optimize media opportunities to insert the brand’s POV and drive narratives in the press.Support

CVA

grassroots chapters

across the country with their media relations and branding strategy needs.QUALIFICATIONS:A

bachelor’s degree and a

minimum of

3 + years of political and/or grassroots communications experience preferredExperience with the military and/or veteran communities and/or policy preferredExperience managing or supervising a teamProven ability to speak on the record required; experience on TV and radio preferredExceptional communication skills, both written and oralProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyInnovative and willing to challenge the status quo and envision what could beCustomer-focused attitudeDemonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when developing new issue campaigns

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