Associate Director – Regional Communications

Braven

. Create and implement regional marketing and communication strategies using quantitative and qualitative insights .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,200 - $98,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing regional marketing and communication strategies, with a strong focus on media relations, storytelling, and project management. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead initiatives that enhance organizational reputation and engagement.

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Media Relations ExperienceDigital Media StrategyProject Management SkillsStorytelling AbilityStrategic Leadership

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Hard Skills

Marketing StrategyCommunication StrategySocial Media ManagementSpeech WritingVideo ProductionEvent SupportMedia PlacementProject PlanningResearch SkillsContent Creation

Soft Skills

TeamworkInfluencing SkillsDiscretionPrioritizationCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

LinkedInInstagramBraven Website

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Education SectorNonprofit SectorGovernment SectorCommunicationsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and implement regional marketing and communication strategies using quantitative and qualitative insights
Maintain regional communications calendars
Recommend and execute tactics to raise awareness and strengthen Braven’s reputation among university and employer partners and external stakeholders
Develop and execute integrated social media strategies for Executive Directors using LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media
Develop and execute media relations activities securing high-profile media placements
Draft speeches, op-eds, and statements for executive and regional leadership
Apply to local conferences and awards on behalf of Executive Directors and regions
Create videos featuring Braven’s impact and champions, especially for national campaigns
Lead learning and development on Braven’s brand and communications for regional staff
Collaborate with partner organizations’ communications teams on joint op-eds and launch communications plans
Build and prepare local champions to speak about Braven and amplify their experiences through videos, stories, and social posts
Prepare executive and regional leaders, team members, and Fellows for speeches and panel appearances
Support regional events, including event descriptions, speaker identification, remarks, preparation, and media support
Support the New Sites team with communications research and external launch announcement plans
Assist with maintaining the Braven website, including regional pages
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
5 years in media relations, communications, or digital media experience in the education, government, or nonprofit sector
Ability to work in person in Atlanta, Chicago, or Newark 3 days per week
Ability to travel to quarterly retreats with the External Affairs team and potentially other events
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
Access to internet
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Braven doesn’t offer employment visa sponsorship
Results-oriented strategic leadership and teamwork
Storytelling experience or interest in helping Fellows and Braven community members tell their stories
Project management and ability to influence others to achieve outcomes
Ability to create and execute detailed project plans across multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines
Discretion and independent judgment in conversations with press and other high-stakes audiences
Ability to work across many lines of difference
Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands
Commitment to Braven’s mission and experience working with or for student Fellow populations
Commitment to building strong and welcoming cultures that develop others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary time off in addition to org-wide holidays and 2 week-long shutdowns in July and December (minimum 20 days per year)
$25,000 in lifetime Carrot benefits for fertility, family-building, and hormonal health
401(k) contribution match up to 5% of base annual salary, starting the first full month
Coverage of 85% of health insurance premium for employee and dependents
12 weeks of paid parental leave
One-month paid sabbatical after 4 years on staff
Career development
Recognition