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Director, Communications

Position: Director, Communications

Supervisor: Senior Vice President, Communications

Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Communications and serving as an integral member of the communications team, the Communications Director will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s Communications department. Candidate will field media inquiries and regularly write/produce a variety of association content – often on deadline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and produce informative and engaging content for external audiences including press releases, media statements, speeches, op-eds and related materials.
  • Develop regular content for social media, association website and industry newsletters.
  • Respond to media inquiries.
  • Collaborate with policy, advocacy and digital engagement teams on all association priorities.
  • Contribute to association events and special projects (podcasts, webinars, etc.)
  • Create presentations, articles, reports and related information for internal and external use.
  • Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual media activity reports.
  • Plan, create and oversee the design, content and production of communications materials.
  • Occasional travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in writing, editing, political or corporate communications environment.
  • Familiarity with government or political process, preferably experience engaging on Capitol Hill or federal government agencies.
  • On-the-record experience.
  • Excellent and persuasive communicator; energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to operate as an effective tactical and strategic thinker.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint presentations and web content management systems experience.
  • Demonstrated experience using social media.
  • Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating creativity into action plans and output.
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Self-reliant, problem solver and results oriented.
  • Ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment and anticipate evolving needs.
  • Passion for the association mission and the auto industry.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the range listed. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.

At Alliance for Automotive Innovation, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

Please send resume to: hr@autosinnovate.org

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